loopers - brilliant creative tool or excuse for pointless silliness

Danny1969

@PolarityMan

When are you releasing Tea Music ? That's a strong song !

Sporky

I've found another good use for a looper - practicing scales (really, practicing getting my fingers in the right places) on cello - record a long open string, then you can pitch against it. Also good for interval recognition by ear.

pintspiller

fretmeister said:

I love them and I'm completely useless with them.

Never tried one. Would love to have a go. But I know I would be shite.

Fretwired

ICBM said:

Both.

^^

This.

I do use my looper when practising .. you can't beat playing with yourself when there's no one else around ... ;-)

siraxeman

Danny1969;1136561" said:

@PolarityMan

When are you releasing Tea Music ? That's a strong song !

its a bit too strong - needs a bit more milk in it IMO. And a single sweetener - not sugar.

Laurie

bigjon said:

20 years on, Phil Keaggy is still the master looper. 2:10 onwards, although the intro is stunning, so I'd recommend not missing it out!

WOW!! Thank you for introducing me to Phil Keaggy:) Truly inspirational.  And 2 x capos! The man means business;)



Doesn't get much more honest, unique and humble than Bill Frisell.  He's freezing chords and looping here.  It's a great ride and well worth the listen. 

Brilliant creative tool, if ya ask me.  Looks like Bill is using the famous --->  https://bolesblogs.com/2010/07/13/the-grolsch-beer-guitar-strap-lock/

BigMonka

bigjon said:

20 years on, Phil Keaggy is still the master looper. 2:10 onwards, although the intro is stunning, so I'd recommend not missing it out!

Wow. Not only is it very impressive, but it's takes a serious amount of confidence to trust your own timing to get so many loops running perfectly. Incredible stuff.

PolarityMan

true, true, but it would benefit from involving more hot beverages.

Fez

9 minutes I thought I'm not watching all that then left it running while I put the kettle on and listened to the whole thing, glad I did it too it is very interesting.

Not bought a looper yet but I remember having hours of fun with a WEM copycat and a long tape loop.

d8m

I used to have a ditto but only done the same 3 tricks with it.
Never used it for any proper practice and eventually moved it on.

Cookiemonster

For me, I never thought I would use the looper much. But I use the one on the stereo memory man a lot. I play something backwards or soundscape and let that loop while I can then change the delay back to normal and play over the top. In my jam like psychedelic band. It's been a revelation

ewal

I've been enjoying William Tyler a lot recently. His looper demo is interesting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1CCclQJn7Q

sweepy

Still one of the most musical uses of a Looper