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Cool idea. Michael At 01:59 PM 9/13/00 -0700, you wrote: >Three people at my work place just came back from the Burning Man >festival and I am now infected with the dust from Black Rock. This >means that I must go to next year's Man - and bring an exhibit. So, I am >thinking up a delightful looping thing. What I had in mind will require >at least three loopers, more if I can afford it. > >Since I do not want to risk taking my beloved EDP to the 120 degree >stinking desert I am looking for cheaper substitutes, preferably >something that could run off batteries. > >All I need is 10 to 28 seconds delay with overdub and feedback level >control. I do not need undo, multiply, or insert. My DL/6 almost works >for this but it does not have the feedback control. > >Is there anything that fits this description? I've looked at the >Headrush and it seems to be a likely choice. Any other suggestions? > >My idea is to have 7 or 8 bells (made from old oxygen canisters) tuned >to a Just scale of some sort. These are then miked and fed to >individual loops, maybe two or three per loop, depending on $$. The >loops are mixed to one signal which is split: one going to minimal >stereo effects and amp, the other to a Sustainiac Model B which is fed >back to each bell with a physically attached transducer. My hope is >that a few whacks with a rubber mallet will regenerate into a beautiful >undulating harmonic soundscape, bring peace to the world, and cure >cancer. Well, at least make a cool noise! I've got access to two bells >now and hope to test out the concept with my EDP soon. > >Anyone here with suggestions? I live in Oakland, California, if there >is anyone in the Bay Area who is interested in collaborating I'd love to >hear from you. > >-Allan > > > > > > >