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| chunky monkey |
Posted - 08/23/2024 : 08:34:54 AM
This is mainly directed at Fran, but I welcome any input.
I'm looking at looping pedals for something else to do. I know folks who use them a lot, but I have no experience with them since I seldom play in public. I do have some infrequently recurring gigs and I might like to experiment. I know Fran has a ton of knowledge regarding electronics and recording. I've watched some youtube videos, but before I spend some $ I'd like some advice. I'm somewhat suspicious about using looping with most of the songs that I play since it seems that basic three or four-chord melodies are most suitable. I play a lot of John Keawe and Jeff Peterson arrangements that don't seem to lend themselves to looping melodies. Any thoughts from the community? Thanks. |
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| chunky monkey |
Posted - 08/29/2024 : 10:39:29 AM
Thanks Fran. As I mentioned, I'm not sure what I want to do. |
| Fran Guidry |
Posted - 08/28/2024 : 12:35:11 PM
I don't know what sources you've been reading but these two topics popped up at Acoustic Guitar Forum, perhaps of interest:
https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584595
https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=689683
Fran |
| chunky monkey |
Posted - 08/24/2024 : 4:20:48 PM
Thanks Fran. I'm not sure I can answer fully. I guess I'm looking for something else to do. For example: I spent some time with John Keawe and learned a couple of the tunes from his D-tour album (Slazz and Ready..Beguin). I really like the songs, but John recorded them with at least one overdub, playing a separate rhythm guitar (at least I think he played it). Anyway, since I don't have any sophisticated recording stuff, I was thinking maybe a looping pedal would allow me to get the rhythm track down before playing the more interesting and challenging licks. I also dabble in the blues (acoustic slide) and can see lots of ways to use loops. There's a local guy here (Desi Relator) who plays around town and knows about 100 Hawaiian songs. He has a pretty cool looping setup and has become a real showman. He's not a slacker, playing in standard tuning, but is a very good singer. I'm not looking to replicate him; I just find his performances intriguing Anyway, that's my story. |
| Fran Guidry |
Posted - 08/24/2024 : 08:28:41 AM
Terry, I fooled with loopers many years ago, back in my rock'n'roll days, but things have progressed substantially and I haven't kept track. I do know that loopers are included in many multi-function pedals, that loopers have lots more storage these days, and that using one for performance requires a lot of practice.
I'm pretty sure that you can get loopers that allow you to pre-record parts and select them for playback and/or build songs out of multiple parts. I can't name any specific devices, though.
As far as "looping melodies" I think of loopers as looping chords, that is, the looper provides the backing for your performance of the melody.
Perhaps you can describe in more detail how you think a looper might be useful in your gigs.
Fran |
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