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Hi, all... I just got done messing around with the DL-4 at the local store. While I'm definitely impressed with the massive features and the great sound quality--I want to inform some loopers about some weird things (especially you Boomerang users). The DL-4 has no function for muting your live signal like the THRU switch on the 'Rang. Even with the DL-4's useful mixing controls, it will always spit out your live signal along with the loops. For a two-amp setup (like I have), one might want to be able to defeat that live signal in order to have that second looping amp coughing out only the loops. For someone using only one amp for everything (which is exactly who this pedal was made for, I would assume), there should be no problems. Other functions of the looper mirror those of the 'Rang--with some differences. You can switch to half-speed mode as you play (which is nice), but getting into reverse mode while playing requires a double-click of the half-speed button, which cycles you through the half-speed mode briefly. This takes some getting used to, and is a little annoying. Also, loops begin immediately--whether you hit RECORD/PLAY a second time or hit PLAY/STOP to end the looping. There's no way (at least from what I can tell from my exposure to the unit) to grab something on the fly and start the loop later. Anyway, these were some things that I thought were important while trying it out. I spent about 45 minutes with it. I didn't even beging to fool around with all the delay models! The 800 millisec. delay before the looper is a fine, fine feature--and the expression pedal control is a great touch, too. I think it's a fantastic pedal! I believe that it would really be more beneficial to some users if it had some of the aforementioned extras. Anyone else have any takes on this? Sincerely, Jeff McLeod Montgomery, AL __________________________________________ This is not here-- And now is almost over... http://members.xoom.com/Gezoleen/ http://members.xoom.com/edkempertrio/