performance oriented phrase sampler?

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I was wondering what you guys would recommend for a live performance oriented
phrase sampler where I could play, for example, a digeridoo drone and loop it
immediately, then build other loops on top of it from other instruments? I'm
thinking it'd be best to have a foot controller to start/stop loops. Thanks.

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>Standalone or computer?

Probably standalone, though i'd consider laptop options. i'd want high quality
stereo samples and i know i'd run out of memory quickly on a standalone.

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>For Laptop you might want to check out ableton's Live:
>http://www.ableton.com

Thanks for the tip - looks like exactly what I need.

B.M.G.

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burningmoongod@aol.com (BurningMoonGod) wrote in message news:<20040827190532.00126.00001993@mb-m10.aol.com>...
> I was wondering what you guys would recommend for a live performance oriented
> phrase sampler where I could play, for example, a digeridoo drone and loop it
> immediately, then build other loops on top of it from other instruments? I'm
> thinking it'd be best to have a foot controller to start/stop loops. Thanks.

Check out the Boomerang Plus:
http://www.boomerangmusic.com/

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infidell@aol.com (Infidell) wrote in message news:<15ab42ba.0408291238.117ccbb5@posting.google.com>...
> john.poindexter@wowmail.com (John Poindexter) wrote in message news:<e7c38a7a.0408272237.1e2fbfbd@posting.google.com>...
> > burningmoongod@aol.com (BurningMoonGod) wrote in message news:<20040827190532.00126.00001993@mb-m10.aol.com>...
> > > I was wondering what you guys would recommend for a live performance oriented
> > > phrase sampler where I could play, for example, a digeridoo drone and loop it
> > > immediately, then build other loops on top of it from other instruments? I'm
> > > thinking it'd be best to have a foot controller to start/stop loops. Thanks.
> >
> > Check out the Boomerang Plus:
> > http://www.boomerangmusic.com/
>
> Gibson Echoplex, the new digital one. It's pricey (800 street maybe +
> 200 for awesome footpedal) but I've seen it in action and It's
> unstoppable. It's a rack unit and I know that's an issue for some.
> Check out the specs and reviews on harmony-central and looper's
> delight, it's the real deal. I've seen the boss one in action too but
> the echoplex is the cat's pajamas.
>


As the happy owner of an Oberheim Echoplex Digital Pro (same as
Gibson, just different logo, software revs notwithstanding) I concur:
it is easily the most comprehensive looping delay/sampler available
for live performance, and short of perhaps a TC2290, offers the best
fidelity as well.

However, the OP asked about a stereo sampler. The Gibson/Oberheim EDP
is a monophonic unit; a pair can be strapped for stereo operation, but
then the cost essentially doubles.