https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:18:11 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/paged/2/#post-360627 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:33:55 +0000
The down side is that at times the Boss pedal seems to have a mind of its own. I press the switch for recording and all the sudden it starts playing a recorded loop that I made months ago. Not sure what I am doing wrong but I am pretty sure its my fault.]]> From Here to There geoo https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/paged/2/#post-360627 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-360008 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:42:51 +0000
The Jamman Stereo is a good pedal, it has many good features like the connection to a computer through USB. Yes, it has 99 slots in its internal memory and you can use external memory cards up to 16 Gb where you can use other 99 tracks, practically you can put there infinite loops.

Surely you will find a lot of fun with that pedal! When you get it and you play with it, tell us.

And thank you for the link, I knew the Ralf Jung videos. I agree, he does very good reviews and he is great player.]]> From Here to There Nuno https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-360008 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-360002 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:41:36 +0000
Thanks for that!
Good to hear some other feedback.

After much research Im definately going with the Jamman Stereo.
Although it dosn't come with the drum tracks that the boss does it has a bunch of slots (think 99!) to put in whatever you want so you can grab drum Tracks or whatever you want from your PC.
It also has a loop program that works derectly with PC or MAC, this to me is a huge advantage coz' you can save your tracks and make set/practice lists etc.
Also I want something for both practice and performance so need to go beyond the RC-2 I think.

I saw a guy doing heaps of demos on youtube with Digitech gear, and for me they seem the most versatile loopers.
Trouble is now my budgets gone from less than $250 to $500-$600-$700 ;)
Not only am I after the Jamman stereo now i want the RP500 effects pedal.
Lets hope they last, thats my biggest concern don't want units where stupid stuff like nobs falling off and the like happen.

Heres a link to the youtube guy who does all the demos for Digitech http://www.youtube.com/user/ralfjung
He's really really thorough and a good player which always helps. He also has a clear understanding of audio which is really helpful, much to learn from this guy whether you are interested in Digitech or not.

Cheers G!]]> From Here to There grum88 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-360002 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-359985 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:06:54 +0000
Old thread... I finally bought a Boss RC-2. I did it some weeks ago so I don't try all the functions. I only use it for practicing when I am improvising over some chord progressions or if I want to play a melody over the chords. Initially it seems a little bit tricky.

I also was reading about the new Digitech Jamman, the Solo has more functions than the RC-2 and much more memory for recordings but it misses some functions that I want to keep. For example, the drum tracks, they are not great in the RC-2 (very, very basic) but the Jamman is almost a metronome.

Differences between the RC-2 and RC-20. Basically, the RC-20 is a twin pedal, two switches, it is easier depending on your use, and it also has the reverse effect. They are not interesting for me.

The Digitech is more expensive than the Boss and I only use it sporadically, one or twice per week, I am not interested on loop-based tracks, it is just for practicing. If I want to record several tracks, I use my computer.

Now, on brands. I didn't check the Jamman but I checked some other Digitech pedals and I don't like them. I want to check a new Hardwire line, it seems they improve the tone.

I never used Boss before. A friend of mine don't like them and I always followed his advice. Now I have a Boss and I understand him. Let us say it does not sound too bad but it definitely change your tone and I like my old tone, I need a looper pedal, I don't need a pedal for modifying my tone. It is my first Boss pedal and probably my last Boss pedal. But Boss has many fans.

Obviously, these are my experiences and my personal tastes. As I said some people like Boss and Digitech. My use is also very specific.

Good luck!]]> From Here to There Nuno https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-359985 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-359949 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:38:02 +0000
Im new to loop stations have been looking at the Boss R-2 and R-20xl.
Now that you guys have mentioned the Digitech models Im totally torn as the newer Digitech models look pretty sweet!!

Can any of you give me some insight into which is a better bet in terms of brands and basic quality?
Or is it just the usual case of two quality brands that you just need to decide between like a gibson and a fender so to speak.

Im leaning towards a digitech simply because they seem to have packed a bit more into there devices and have a bigger and newer range. The Jamman stereo is certainly taking my eye especially because of the PC program that enables you to make play lists and save riffs etc.

thanks grum88]]> From Here to There grum88 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-359949 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-298394 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:48:25 +0000
My keyboard has a similar thing if you use the 'automatic mode' (I don't know the correct name). There are several preprogramed loops for intro, outro and two kinds of verse. Sometimes I'd prefer it has more 'loops'.]]> From Here to There Nuno https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-298394 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-298387 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:32:24 +0000 It isn't a problem for me, I don't know more than 11 eleven songs! As a practice tool you often don't want the whole song but instead want only a segment in a loop so that you can work on the lead or rhythm part for that only. Plus even if you put in the whole song you may want to build it up with and without the rhythm guitar track so that you can work it. I sometimes have 10 or so tracks for one song depending on the complexity of it.

Even if you want to use the looper for a performance tool you would also probably want multiple loops for a song - maybe one loop each for intro, verse, chorus, bridge, and outro.]]> From Here to There Hyperborea https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-298387 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-298378 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:09:40 +0000 From Here to There Blueline https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-298378 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-298375 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:39 +0000
Seriously, it seems the option could be interesting. But... I don't know if I absolutely wrong... perhaps you can simply record the loop in the computer by means of some jack-to-usb unit (cables, external sound cards, multi-effects) with a software (Audacity, Cubase, GarageBand). Then you could send it again to the pedal.]]> From Here to There Nuno https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-298375 https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-298345 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:08:47 +0000
I think you are correct. Recording on the PC is done when you want to get serious. I would even go as far to say that I would not hesitate to record on the loop station and then into the PC. I'd bet it would sound fine!]]> From Here to There Blueline https://guitarnoise.forum/from-here-to-there/loop-stations/#post-298345