Re: Hardware Drum Looper Recommedations

[Rafko M <rafko_m@yahoo.com>]

Mark: thanks for the recommendation. As you said, the only problem is that it Command Stations no longer in production and I would be reluctant to buy them used. Is Roland Handsonic that you mentioned capable of live looping, as I described it in my original posting. I did not find anything about this when I read info about the older model. The new one does not seem to have sequencer at all.   

 

Rick: thanks a lot for suggesting this elaborate setup. Would you mind confirming for me whether Alesis SR-16 allows for “on the fly” sequencing, i.e. sequence recording and playback without performance flow being interrupted.

 

Paul: Thanks for the reply. It seems to me that SPD-S does not have the sequencing capabilities that I need (“on the fly” drum style looping).

 

I would be more inclined toward choosing a simpler setup, i.e. setup that reduces number of devices and cables, i.e. preferably a single unit, which is why something like E-MU Command Station would work. The idea of simplicity of setup is the reason why I am exploring hardware options as opposed to using a PC.

 

Any other standalone samplers/sequencers or drum machines that are currently in production and that would be suitable for live looping as I described it earlier?

Rale

Paul Richards <paulrichard_rocks@yahoo.com> wrote:

I know where one can get new XL-7's for $599. I think these were going for, what, $695, or so?

 

Paul

mark sottilaro <zerocrossing2001@yahoo.com> wrote:

You've got a really limited choice my friend... when I
asked the same question I found my only real choice
was an E-MU Commandstation. Here's the problem, while
it's an amazingly great Drum Machine/synth/sequencer,
it's out of production and only found used. I love
mine and packed it full of ROM cards (Beat
Garden/World/Protozoa)

You also might want to explore the Roland Handsonic
route. Not the same animal at all, but an equally
cool instrument. I hear they make a cheaper one now
too.

Good luck,

Mark

--- Rafko M wrote:

> Could anyone recommend a hardware sequencer/sampler
> or a drum machine (with a good acoustic brush kit)
> with velocity sensitive pads that could be used for
> live looping. This device would be a master and MIDI
> synced with another looper. I would be using this
> device only for triggering and looping of acoustic
> brush kit drum sounds, and would be building
> loops/sequences and quantizing them on the fly, i.e.
> during performance. I am aware of Ableton Live and
> its potential, but at this time I am looking for a
> standalone hardware device, not a computer based
> looper.
>
> Thanks,
> Rale
>
>
>
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