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Re: RC50 End of Loop

hi guys, has anybody tried the rc-2? how is the sound?
anybody experienced the "hiccup" on the rc-2?
all the best, tilmann

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Buzap Buzap" <buzap@gmx.net>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: RC50 End of Loop


> Hi guys
>
>> It's great to know that the hiccup can be avoided
> @Andy: Maybe my message was a bit misleading... I haven't found a way to 
> avoid the "hiccup", except playing over it (which doesn't bother me at 
> all). I just wanted to say that - besides this "hiccup" at the begining- 
>I 
> haven't experienced any latency issues (the hiccup is NOT a latency 
>issue, 
> it is just a "temporary mute"!), if you use the settings I have 
> recommended.
>
>>I haven't seen any way to determine the end of a  loop, i.e. visually on 
>>the RC-50. Am I correct in that understanding?
> @Paul: Yes, that can be an issue. I usually "whisper" an almost not 
> hearable sound at the and of the loop to mark the end, esp. with ryhthm 
> beats.
>
> I'm not saying that the RC-50 is perfect except the "hiccup" (let's say 
> again: "temporary mute at the first repetition of a recorded loop"). I 
> think I would look for something else if I needed tempo change/sync and 
> midi slave sync as main feature, and also for feedback control something 
> else might work easier for you (though I have great feedback control 
>with 
> my RC-50 for my purposes).
>
> I don't think of it as a hassle that certain things just need getting 
>used 
> to on the RC-50. Just with every piece of gear or instrument you have, 
>it 
> needs passion, curiosity and patience to dive into its full potential.
> In this context, I find reading Andre LaFosse (www.altruistmusic.com) 
> working with the EDP very inspiring.
>
> So, I'm not saying that the RC-50 is the right tool for everyone. I'm 
>just 
> saying it is a well prized tool with a lot of depth & possibilities in a 
> nice all-in-one pedal board.
>
> Best regards
> Buzap
>
>
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