Looping & Scratching With Audio Tape
Jeremy Bell shared this video that captures a looping jam session, on guitar and manually ‘scratched’ audio tape, using his homemade ScrubBoard. Here’s what he has to say about the performance:
Jeremy Bell shared this video that captures a looping jam session, on guitar and manually ‘scratched’ audio tape, using his homemade ScrubBoard. Here’s what he has to say about the performance:
Secret Base Design has a new songwriting app for iOS called Aleph Looper. Aleph Looper will enables the user to capture musical ideas, and can provide the framework for songwriting, all in a single integrated app. Aleph Looper expands on the idea of a looping app, allowing the user to quickly select different synthesizers, and… Read More Secret Base Design Intros Aleph Looper Songwriting App
At Musikmesse 2016, BOSS has introduced the RC-202 Loop Station, the latest addition to the BOSS lineup of live looping devices. The RC-202 offers looping and multi-effects in an compact tabletop unit. Four Input FX and four Track FX are available at once, and loops can be saved to memories in real time. Expanded foot… Read More BOSS Intros MIDI-Controllable RC-202 Loop Station
c3n loops is a new app for iOS, designed for live remixing of loop-based music. The interface is designed to let you navigate and play with loops on an ‘infinite surface’. Automatic tempo matching lets you mix anything with everything. And you can sync hardware and apps to c3n loops via MIDI sync and work with… Read More New App For Live Remixing On iOS, C3N Loops
At the 2016 NAMM Show, TC Electronic introduced the Ditto X4 Looper, the latest addition to their line of looper pedals. The Ditto X4 Looper builds on its predecessor by adding 2 loop tracks, 2 loop modes, 7 loop FX, loop decay, MIDI Sync/CC, loop import/export and stereo I/Os.
Developer David O’Neill has introduced LooperSonic – a multi-track audio looper and recorder for iPhone & iPad. You can use it like a loop pedal to make loops, and then arrange those loops into complete songs with cut, copy, trim, paste, reverse, and undo/redo. When you change the tempo, the pitch changes along with it, like a record… Read More New Looper For iOS, LooperSonic
At the 2016 NAMM Show, Strymon is previewing the Generalissimo – a voltage-controller Eurorack Four Head dTape Echo machine, with extensive control over tape characteristics and machine health. According to the company, Generalissimo lets you ‘incorporate the warm, inviting sounds of tape into your modular rig in limitlessly creative and expressive ways.’
This video, via sonicstate, is a behind-the-scenes look at the performance rig of Beardyman.
Electro-Harmonix has introduced the 720 Stereo Looper, a looping pedal that offers: 720 seconds (12 minutes) of stereo recording time; 10 independent loops; and unlimited overdubbing. The 720 records high-quality, uncompressed audio, with 24-bit A/D/A converters & 44.1kHz sample rate. Here’s the official intro video:
Sunday Synth Jam: This video, by Bryan Noll, captures a live performance on Eurorack modular synthesizer, with Electro Harmonix 45000 looper.