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CurlyWS
Joined: 13 Jan 2011 Posts: 13
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Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:29 pm Post subject: Live Looping and then Recording |
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Well............. I've been searching and searching for answers and frankly I'm just getting dragged down further into the rabbit hole.
Heres what I've been doing,
I create samples live with a microphone into 2 KP3'S, buying the second kp3 in retrospect basically just for the additional 4 sample banks.
If you know of artists like dub fx or beardyman you will know what sort of thing I'm on about
beardyman link ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XryzjprNqE
So I have these two rocking out (not like beardyman just yet ) and so want to start recording. However when I record like this now, I'm simply getting a singular audio recording of my performance with no ability to edit mistakes etc. in my digital interface.
However, I don't want anything software based for the looping as I find this kills spontaneous momentum. My research so far has led me to believe I'm looking for a sampler but with multi-track outputs for each sample bank, however I use this termonology with caution due to my weak knowledge of music tech.
I need it to function like the kp3, playback occuring instantly after a sample's recording and also 'background' syncing when the sample is turned off. When turned back on again I want it to join the music in sync and not from the start of the loop. Other than that any other features the device has to other will probably never get used. I'm not after any 'additional' selling points like effects or pre loaded samples.
So I have about £400 give n take but would still like info on anything of a higher value if my price range is too low. I have looked at getting a mpc (sorry Korg) as I like the idea of being able to play with one shot samples I could take from youtube clips to add to my performance but I read somewhere It can't perform to my looping needs (which I mentioned in the above paragraph)
Anyway, any responses are much appreciated and I fully understand if you don't know what heck I'm going on about because It took me 2 days of googling 'recording live loops' just to be able to write down what I just regurgitated =P |
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Aciphecs Platinum Member
Joined: 16 Aug 2010 Posts: 558 Location: Biblical Proportion, Michigan
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CurlyWS
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Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the quick reply
Yeah I've seen this it seems pretty good but I'm after something that allows me to have multiple outputs so I can assign seperate loops (Or maybie I should be saying tracks) to seperate outputs.
I have no trouble finding good sequencers. The trouble lies in having this multi-track output malarchy alongside that.
The idea is, when I record, layers will record simultaneously, so I can have the bassline seperate from the rythmn, melodies and drum patterns when recording.
So if I can assign (on this mysterious machine) the bassline sample, to one output, the drum pattern, to another,etc. etc. etc. It will allow me to record in this fashion.
I know there is a method of doing this because Beardyman secretely talks about how he has recently found the solution and hence his album's production is now in progress. |
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neotechtonics Platinum Member
Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 514 Location: Durban, South Africa
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:06 am Post subject: |
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not sure if its the right tool for your needs but have a look at the Zoom R24 maybe. multitrack recorder (up to 8 simultaneous recording) also has a looping function and pad triggers on the individual tracks (up to 24) not so sure of its live looping funcitonality or even how tight the looping can be (think it would all have to be recorded/loaded at exact same tempo and trimmed precisely to keep the looping tight) it doesnt however have multiple outs... but it is a standalone multitrack recorder that wont break the bank and i'm sure if one were to dig deep they'd find a way to make it a decent performance tool. I'm going to look into getting one maybe. i bought the R16 this past weekend and i'm very happy with it but it doesnt have the looping functions and pad triggers.
only other suggestion i can make if you really wanting multiple outputs is ofcourse an MPC... but its not for live sampling and looping. _________________ http://soundcloud.com/neotechtonics
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neotechtonics Platinum Member
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desholmes
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