Re: Loop approach: Loop as effect

[jim palmer <jimp@pobox.com>]

> 
> > An effect is something that alters the sound, but does not 
> > generate it's own
> > sound.
> 
> You mean, like a trombone (or any brass instrument)?
> 

actually, this doesn't make sense.
a brass instrument does generate sound.
though the lip is part of the equation, the instrument doesn't just
amplify lip buzz...


there will always be a distinction blur between effect and instrument.
is a wah pedal an effect?
how about the guitar amp?
good luck being consistent on the hairy edge...

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