Radial ProRMP Studio Re-Amper Passive Re-Amping Direct Box Review

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(More customer reviews)My goal was to run all instruments (banjo, guitar, drums, bass, piano) through my yamaha mixer, into my loop pedal to record and layer loops, then from the loop pedal into my amp for play back. Line from mixer to amp was noisy and not very loud due to impedance mismatch from mixer line out to amp input. This re-amper did the trick. Matched impedance and allows me to pump everything through the mixer and into the looper/amp. No more plugging and unplugging and the mixer allows me to fine tune with all adjustments and levels for all instruments. I just click my loop pedal, play whatever instrument I want, record the loop, and then play back through amp. Also, I can line out to, and line back in, from mixer to my Mac for recording and editing in Garageband and then playback fro Mac through the mixer to the re-amper and amp. If I get another one, I can pump instrument signals through mixer to different amps. Sweet...

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The Radial Engineering ProRMP is a 100% passive re-amplifier that takes a prerecorded track and re-amplifies it through a guitar amp or effects pedal creating new and exciting tones. Re-amping has been the "secret weapon" for countless recordings by the biggest names in the business and the process is often used on guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion, and even voice to create new textures! Plug and play and easy to use, the ProRMP Studio Direct Box connects from the recorder to your amp and effects units and does all the impedance matching for you. Just adjust the level to suit!The magic behind the Radial Engineering ProRMP's great tone is a custom-wound transformer that at once converts the balanced Low-Z source to a Hi-Z input for your amp while also acting as an electrical isolator to eliminate troublesome ground loops that can often cause buzz and hum in the sound.Like all Radial products, the ProRMP is built tough. Encased in a 14 gauge steel, the ProRMP employs a unique bookend design with a welded I-beam frame that protects it from damage and assures the PC board and solder points will not be stressed, adding durability. A full-bottom no-slip pad works double duty by providing plenty of stay put while also eliminating electrical contact points from guitar amp chassis bolts that could cause ground loops.The Radial ProRMP direct box gives you affordable professional re-amping for every recording studio.ProRMP applicationPlug a standard balanced cable from your recorder or mixer output to the ProRMP's XLR input. Connect the 1/4" ProRMP output to your instrument amp. Adjust the ProRMP's output level control as required to match the amp input and engage the ground lift switch to eliminate any hum and buzz caused by ground loops.

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DigiTech Jamman Looper and Phrase-Sampler Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)Sorry folks...the JamMan just isn't quite ready as a reliable, live performance tool. Using a high-capacity compact flash card (1GB), my loops were consistently corrupted after about the 4th or 5th overdub (especially on loops of faster tempos). I tried several brand new cards and even exchanged the JamMan for another one. Same problem. The thing is built like a tank. Unfortunately, the problem with corrupted loops means that it's just not dependable enough to use in live performances. Believe me, you don't want to find yourself in the middle of a live performance and suddenly have an extra 1 or 2 beats magically show up in the middle of your loop. Probably not a good impression on your audience. :-) I've been in contact with DigiTech but no fix yet. Let's hope they find a fix to this problem soon.
You can check out the discussion on Yahoo's JamMan discussion group, for more details and examples of the problem. I would strongly recommend holding off on getting a JamMan right now. Give DigiTech some time to work out the bugs first. I realize not many people have reported this problem but it's there. As more people experiment with it, the glitch is making itself known.
I give it 2 stars for effort. If you don't intend to loop more than 3 or 4 layers, on smaller-capacity compact flash cards, you're probably okay. Even so, I wouldn't risk it in a live performance though.


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The DigiTech JamMan Looper - The Return of a Legend!Nearly 20 years later and 6 hours, 29 minutes, 52 seconds longer, DigiTech does it again with the JamMan Looper. When DigiTech developed the PDS 8000 looper pedal almost twenty years ago, it stored eight seconds of audio. Now theyve reinvented it using removable CompactFlash® memory to store up to 6.5 hours (with optional 2GB card)! A wide range of features combined with ease of use make the DigiTech JamMan the perfect looper/phrase sampler for practicing, composing, and performing.DigiTech JamMan FeaturesSave up to 99 independent loops.Store over 24 minutes of looping time on the included CompactFlash card. Upgrade to a 2GB card to store up to 6.5 hours of audio!Connect to your computer via USB and never lose another loop ever again!Record rhythm loops and solo over them on the fly, completely Hands-Free.Load up the JamMan with bass lines, drums, harmonies, and more; create an entire backup band, take it with you, and perform anywhere!Slow down or speed up any song without changing pitch.Removable CompactFlash Type I memory card with over 24 minutes of capacity included (up to 2GB of storage or 6.5 hour* capacity)USB port to transfer loops to and from your computer. Create a library of all your loopsBalanced XLR mic input with professional-grade, low impedance input with dedicated gain control. Perfect for dynamic and self powered microphonesCD quality 44.1kHz sampling rateMetronome with multiple rhythm sounds and time signaturesRugged metal chassisAutomatic recordingPower supply includedOptional footswitch adds addidtional Hands-Free functionalityThe JamMan opens up new horizons to your musical explorations. The possibilities are literally endless, endless, endless.!DigiTech JamMan DetailsBALANCED XLR MIC INPUT:Professi

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DigiTech FS 300 Foot Controller Three Function Foot Switch Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought it for my old Digitech digital delay as a foot control option. Controls some aspects of the unit but doesn't shut the unit off completely by footswitch as I had hoped. Still learning what it DOES shut off.

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3 - Function Foot Switch for use with JHE, EX7, XAS-BM and JamMan Looper

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DigiTech DL-8 HardWire Delay/Looper Extreme-Performance Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)Great for somebody who is getting their first pedal. The looper will help you improve, and the delay effects are fun too. The power supply is worth considering, because this thing eats batteries like crazy. No problems yet.

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HardWire DL8 Delay Looper Pedal; Add a delay to enhance your over-all live performance. The DL8 is an 8 second true stereo delay with 11 delay settings ranging from analog tape, reverse and modulated delays to a 20 second looper. The DL8 features a 3 color LED indicator that shows pedal status in the looper mode. The delay tails can be retained when switching the pedal to bypass by setting the Tails on/off switch. Powered by 9 volt battery or optional DOD PS200R Power Supply. Hardwire DL8 Delay Looper Features Several Delay Types including Digital Reverse Modulated - chorused delay Analog - vintage bucket brigade analog delay Slapback - 80 ms to 150 ms LoFi - low-fidelity delay with limited bandwidth Tape - classic tube tape echo Loop - create infinite stereo loops up to 20 seconds Tap Tempo True Stereo I/O True Bypass circuitry preserves your tone in bypass Constant High-Voltage operation for uncompromised signal quality Includes Stomplock knob guard, Pedal Switch Glow Sticker and Custom-cut Hook and Loop Pedalboard Pad Digital Delay Settings Include 0.5 Seconds - 15 ms to 500 ms (milliseconds) 1 Second - 500 ms to 1 sec 2 Seconds - 1 sec to 2 sec 8 Seconds - 2 sec to 8 sec Accessories Overview Stomplock knob guard locks your tone in place and prevent tampering or accidental knob adjustments onstage. Pedal Switch Glow Sticker helps you locate the pedal in adverse stage lighting. Custom-cut Hook and Loop Pedalboard Pad attaches and locks your pedal to your pedalboard.

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DigiTech JML2 JamMan Stereo Looper Phrase Sampler Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)I play with loopers a lot, and wanted to like this looper, but found it lacking. If you just want to store pre-recorded loops and recall them to play along with, it may be one of the better loopers out there. But for live performance looping, I find myself going back to my Boomerang III. The JamMan requires too much bending over, so its not optimized for hands-free operation. You can't play independent loops that are of different lengths. But it is easy to use and provides the ability to record and recall loops, so I could recommend it for folks who want a simple, easy, but inflexible looper. Also, why did they add an XLR mic input with no phantom power option? Silly! And you can't use a microphone in one channel and guitar in the other for split channel stereo voice and guitar. Silly! Back to my Boomerang, people!

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When Digitech reinvented loopers in 2005 with the original JamMan, over 6 hours worth of material could be stored on a removable media card. Now, DigiTech has raised the bar with the newJ ML2 JamMan Stereo Looper Phrase Sampler Pedal with the ability to store 35 minutes of CD-quality loops in 99 internal memories as well as having an SD memory card expansion slot giving you the ability to store up to 16 hours of material in an additional 99 slots. Digitech JML2 JamMan Stereo Looper Phrase Sampler Pedal Features: Store over 35 minutes of stereo, CD-Quality loops in 99 internal memories Optional SDHC memory card can store over 16 hours of CD-quality audio in 99 additional memories (198 total). Reverse Playback 4 Heavy-duty metal footswitches for looping and loop selection Connect to your computer via USB and use the JamManager™ Loop Librarian software to organize and archive your loops. Aux Input lets you import music from CD and MP3 players 3 Stop modes (Stop, Finish, and Fade) Load up the JamMan with bass lines, drums, harmonies, and more; create an entire backup band, take it with you, and perform anywhere! Slow down or speed up any loop without changing pitch Balanced XLR mic input with dedicated gain control is perfect for dynamic and self-powered microphones Metronome with multiple rhythm sounds and time signatures Rugged metal chassis Automatic recording Power supply included Optional footswitch adds additional Hands-Free functionality The JamMan Stereo also features true stereo looping, reverse playback, and a mic input making it perfect for backing tracks or DJ applications. The JML2 JamMan Stereo Looper Phrase Sampler Pedal features USB connectivity and will sync to DigiT

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Line 6 JM4 Looper Review

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(More customer reviews)The JM4 Looper is way more than just a looping pedal. It's really a "band in a box" type of product. There are 200+ different custom guitar tones and over 100 backing tracks of various styles: rock, metal, blues, country, funk, pop, you name it. As with usual Line 6 gear, it's got built-in amp modeling for typical Fender / VOX and Boutique amp tones. As well as built-in reverb, flanger, echo, phaser, chorus etc. Its darned easy to just start jamming to the backing tracks. You can change the guitar tone, the amps etc. Even better, you can change the tempo and key. (however, if you change more than 2 half-steps some tracks distort weirdly.)
If you use the Line 6 JM4 Looper, you will no doubt get better in your playing. But if you're looking for "just" a looper, consider something else as you might get frustrated with all the features.
--Zack
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The Line 6 JM4 Looper combines sound-on-sound looping with thrilling jam tracks and a full arsenal of legendary Line 6 tones. JM4 Looper features over 100 Endless Jam tracks and drum grooves in more than 10 styles performed by top LA and Nashville session players. These tracks are not rigid and robotic; these are actual recordings laid down by A-list drummers, bass players and guitarists. The real-world chemistry from these dynamic rhythm sections is here for you to explore your creativity in writing songs, trying out solo ideas or just honing your chops between gigs. With up to 24 minutes of recording time, and storage for up to 100 recorded jams, JM4 Looper lets you capture all your riffs and musical ideas. Plus, store more jams, export your jams to your computer's recording software and post jams online all through the SD card slot. The looper has dedicated footswitches for Record/Overdub, Play/Stop, Half Speed and Undo for super-easy practicing, songwriting and creation of an entire backing band on the fly. Layer guitar tracks, bass tracks, keyboards-even vocals with the balanced XLR microphone input. Complete with a comprehensive collection of brilliant modern and historic guitar tones, JM4 Looper gives you access to 200+ artist-created presets, 150+ song-based presets, 12 Line 6 amp models and a stunning array of effects for guitar and vocals. There's even room for 36 presets of your own creation. AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Line 6 products.

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Line 6 M13 Stompbox Modeler Review

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(More customer reviews)The M13 is an outstanding piece of gear. I've never really loved Line 6's amp/cab modeling stuff. I had the HD147 and liked it for a couple years. But I could never get the tone I wanted. Then I bought a tube amp. A Crate Palomino V32. But lost all the versatility with effects. So then I bought the POD X3L. It had no depth and took all the character out of the amp. So I went the all pedal route. Boss DD-20, L6 Verbzilla, Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic overdrive pedal. Blackstar HT-Dual OD/Dist, etc. I was really happy!!
Then I saw the M13. I was totally floored by how many different effects that were in there and the versatility of routing the "pedals" in order of one another. ITS SO VERSATILE!! The effect quality is right up there with their 4 button stomps (DL4, MM4, DM4, and FM4) after all it was designed to encompass all of those pedals into one package that has a footprint that is just a couple inches bigger than 2 of the 4 button stomps.
The tone of my amp stays the same, and I have all of the delays, reverbs, mods that I could ever use!! You can still use any of your analog pedals (I still have my Blackstar) because there is an onboard effects loop and you can route your existing effects before, after, or anywhere in the middle of the M13. Its incredible!!
I'm so happy I bought this pedal, and it was worth every single penny!! Try one out for yourself and you'll be pleasantly surprised with it!! If you don't like Line 6 gear because you're a tube junkie, forget all of what you thought you knew about Line 6 and try this pedal as soon as you can. I think Line 6 may have taken a new turn with their products and this is definitely an awesome new direction for the company. This pedal rocks!!!

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The Essential all-in-one pedal board experience, Line 6 M13 Stompbox Modeler! Featuring a comprehensive collection of the most sought-after stompbox sounds, a full-featured looper and super-heavy-duty all-metal construction, without complicated menus or presets. Line 6 M13 Stompbox Modeler channels the soul and ease of a stompbox. Free Version 2.0 Update from Line6.com! Providing Additional Models, Presets and Features! Version 2.0 The M13 Stompbox modeler with Version 2.0 Update has extra models and features to make your M13 rock even harder. Over 20 new FX Models, including Smart Harmony, Pitch Glide, 6 Mod FX, Bass Octaver, 5 EQs and 8 Wah Models 4 folders of 12 scenes each (total of 48 scenes) Also accessible via Midi Copy from Scene to Scene M13 only. Control the Looper via midi without the M13 going into looper mode Dim OFF Models added with Version 2.0 Bass Octaver 5 EQs and 8 Wahs Smart Harmony Pitch Glide Particle Verb - Line 6 original Pattern Tremolo Script Phaser AC Flanger Bucket Brigade chip modeled 80A Flanger same Frequency Shifter Line 6 original Important Information: Version 2.0 update can be downloaded at line6.com Boasting over 75 immortal stompbox effect

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Boss RC-20XL Loop Station Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had my Loop Station for a couple years and I still feel like there's plenty I don't know about it (of course I never read the manual!). What I do know, though, is that it's really easy to use. With just your feet, you can set the tap tempo, record a loop, then play over it, either recording or not. If you record a second loop over your first and don't like it, you can erase the most recent loop, again just with your feet. The one thing that this pedal doesn't feature that I would have liked is stereo outs--for that you have to upgrade to the RC-50, but that's way more pedal than I really need.

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Whether for use onstage or at home, the new RC-20XL allows musicians to create multi-layered performances in real time. Loops and riffs can be stacked repeatedly until the 16 minutes (!) of ample recording space is full. Never before has it been so easy to create a massive "one-person band" sound in real time. Super long recording time: up to 16 minutes! Save up to 11 loops at a time Undo function makes it easy to create perfect loops Built-in auto quantize for simple and accurate loop timing Change loop tempo without changing pitch Footswitchable loop select (with optional FS-5U/FS-6)

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DigiTech FS3X Three-Function Foot Switch Review

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(More customer reviews)This footswitch control makes the Jamman much more usable from any playing position. Although I find the "Mode" button pretty useless, the "Up/Down" buttons are truly necessary for the operation of this unit.
If you have a Jamman, buy this too.

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The DigiTech FS3X provides hands-free loop selection and enables the Auto Record feature on the JamMan. The DigiTech FS3X is a welcomed addition to several DigiTech products; The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The JamMan and Expression Factory to name a few. The FS3X provides increased functionality and convenient Hands-free control over UP/DOWN selection of Models, Mode changes, Loop selection, auto START/STOPS and arms auto record where applicable. Compact and portable its small foot-print takes very little space on stage or in your gig bag. Durable 3 button metal chassis construction. A 10 foot stereo TRS cable is included with each unit. AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of DigiTech products.

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Boss RC-2 Loop Station Review

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(More customer reviews)I just want to mention that the other reviewer got something wrong. He mentioned that when you find a drum beat you like and accidentally go forward to another beat that you CAN'T go back to the previous one..He's wrong you CAN go back. You have to select the little musical note and press the "tap tempo" button. But anyway..About my review..
To me this pedal is near perfect.And I absolutely love it. I feel like i cant play with out this now...
The features : There are a lot of drums beats to choose from and they can easily be changed into a different tempo if they are not as fast or as slow as you would like them to be. There is also 11 spaces to record your songs/phrases to. and 16 minutes of recording which is more than enough for me but if it had more time i'd be happier.
If you want to record clean sounds with the pedal then thats ok. But if you want to use distorted guitar sounds you need a distortion pedal to go before the pedal or else the drums will distort. So if you plan on buying this pedal to record rock songs you might want to invest in a distortion pedal.
This pedal is the closest thing i have to having someone else to play with. It's also a great tool for learning songs that have more than one guitar. You just gotta record each guitar but that doesn't matter because its a whole lot of fun anyway.
The first couple of minutes with this pedal might seem confusing and maybe frustrating for others. But after about 20 minutes or so you really start to get the hang of it and what it can do. The only problem i've had with this pedal is that right from the start the AUX input didn't work,forgivable this time because a lot of my amps and stuff already have AUX inputs. I love this pedal and so will you.. I rarely ever play with out it now. And for $150 its worth it..unless you want to buy it on musiciansfriend for 189. go for it.
I also recommend an adapter for it like with any pedal these suck out the batteries power like nothing.

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No one creates Loop Stations like BOSS. Already in heavy demand around the world are the twinsize BOSS RC-20XL and the deluxe, extra-wide RC-50. Now comes an ultra-compact member of the RC family, the RC-2. Housed in a compact-pedal case, the RC-2 puts a surprising amount of features in a stompbox.

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Line 6 Spider Jam Guitar Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)Wow! As an owner of the Fender G-dec, the Line 6 spider jam was the next evolution. I had been waiting for the ship date of the spider jam for some time and I was not disappointed! The backing tracks sound great, the artist created presets are awesome, and the drum tracks sound very professional! The features of this amp are great and most of all fun. Line 6 has a reputation for absolutely awesome sounding guitar amps and the spider jam is no exception. The hours really fly by when you're having fun and I really have given my guitars lots of playing time but is that not the point? Line 6 has really outdone itself and I cant say enough about the Spider Jam! Try one, you won't be sorry!!!

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The Line 6 Spider Jam is the ideal tool for any level of artist who wants to perfect their jammin' skills. Over 100 Endless Jams using real audio tracks from real-life LA session players, making the experience like playing alongside a pro band, not just cheesy MIDI files. A built-in multi-track Looping Recorder stores up to 14 minutes of sound, and the Mic/aux inputs adds the extra bonus of throwing keyboards, bass or vocals into the mix. Spider Jam, like other amps in the Spider III family, features hundreds of rock star-approved presets, 12 distinct amp models, Smart Control effects, along with a built-in tuner. Packed with Insane rock star sounds, Spider Jam is the perfect combination of practice tool and gigging amp. Line 6 Spider Jam Features 250 artist-created tones 100 + Endless Jams with a pro rhythm section Looping recorder stores up 14 minutes of music 12 distinct amp and cabinet models 7 Smart Control FX models including: Tape Echo, Multi-Tap, Sweep Echo, Flanger/Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo and Reverb 36 Programmable presets 75-watt power section 12-inch Custom Celestion speaker and 2-inch tweeter. On-board tuner CD/MP3 Input jack Stereo 1/4-inch Outs and headphone jack AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Line 6 products.

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