Re: Looping AABA tunes (Was: How do YOU loop?)

[Todd Pafford <calenlas@gmail.com>]

You could do something like this in Mobius.  In fact, I think any
looper that manipulates mutliple tracks (Mobius, the new Looperlative,
Repeater, etc.) can do this.  Just record the groove parts to track 1,
A part to track 2, multiply/overdub as you like to those tracks, mute
track2 (A part), record B part on track 3, overdub/solo, mute track 3,
unmute/restart track2 for the finish.  Classic ABA form.

Pretty straight forward on a multi-track looper.  A lot of tap dancing
on pedals though.  At least in Mobius you can script multiple
operations to fire on single pedal presses.
Todd

On 2/12/06, Kevin <kevin@thenettles.com> wrote:
> At 07:23 AM 2/12/2006, Andy wrote:
> >The "big problem" with looping is to combine some sort of ABC type
> >structure with loops that have a number of overdubs. After the A is
> >built up, it usually sounds like an anticlimax to start a B part
> >from nothing. There's no looping device available to let you keep
> >the rhythm from the A part going as you  start to record the B part.
>
> I play tunes that have AABB or AABA structure.  What I'd like to do
> is something like this live:
>
> 1. Put down a 2-4 bar groove.
>
> 2. Multiply the groove and overdub the head of the AABA tune.
>
> 3. Overdub the chord changes.
>
> 4. Put in rhythm fills every 8 bars and on the turnaround.
>
> 5. Here's the tricky part: With one pedal press, undo #2 _only_ and
> go into overdub to start soloing over the tune.
>
> I can do each of the steps above on the EDP except for the last one.
>
> Is anybody doing anything like this?  If so, how are you doing it?
>
> Thanks,
> Kevin
> www.TheNettles.com
>
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