Simple looper with one push stop/re-start

[Nama Ensou]

Every time I try to research loopers, all the focus is on how complicated and multi-layered you can make a loop, while all I want is to be able to start playing live at the beginning of a song, then stop the looper, not turning it back on again until I want to solo over that initial loop, without having to double click.

It looks like the simplest looper allowing this type of operation is the TC Ditto x2, but I know I can't be the only guy that wants this simple type of operation, so I thought I'd post up and see if there were any other options that fit this criteria.

[steve_mac]

I use the TC Helicon PlayAcoustic for this, obviously it includes other stuff but I am more than happy with the looper.

[Groberts]

Originally Posted by Nama Ensou

Every time I try to research loopers, all the focus is on how complicated and multi-layered you can make a loop, while all I want is to be able to start playing live at the beginning of a song, then stop the looper, not turning it back on again until I want to solo over that initial loop, without having to double click.

It looks like the simplest looper allowing this type of operation is the TC Ditto x2, but I know I can't be the only guy that wants this simple type of operation, so I thought I'd post up and see if there were any other options that fit this criteria.

Electro harmonix Stereo 720 Does what you want also. You basically need a Looper with two footswitches. That allows you to start/stop at will. I find this 720 very friendly and I really like that you can save up to 10 Loops.

[Wuchak]

JamMan Express XT is worth a look. If you decide to add more looping power in the future it syncs with the larger JamMan pedals.

[Kalani]

I love the Ditto X2! Hard to beat its simplicity and I really like the large volume knob which I'm constantly controlling with my foot!

[leew3]

+1 for the Ditto

[rockguitar2000]

I love my Zoom G3, I use it for my effects and my looper during solo acoustic shows. Simple to use, with separate start and stop buttons, all for $99 used Huge value for all it does for my show.

[Mooh]

The basic Ditto. I had a Boss RC-2 and it was overly complicated and required me to bend over constantly, literally and figuratively. The Ditto is plug and play.

[JakeStone]

I think I read that you have the Boss VE-8.

Why not just add the Boss FS5u footswitch?

It does the job...

[rmp]

ditto on the ditto.. and the x2 is the way to go the x1 is a bit fiddly with the single button.

[Pecx]

Originally Posted by steve_mac

I use the TC Helicon PlayAcoustic for this, obviously it includes other stuff but I am more than happy with the looper.

Indeed, steve_mac!
And if you only just need a good and simple looper, the Ditto X2 is the best option.

[jricc]

Originally Posted by rockguitar2000

I love my Zoom G3, I use it for my effects and my looper during solo acoustic shows. Simple to use, with separate start and stop buttons, all for $99 used Huge value for all it does for my show.

This is a great box! I use it the exact same way. Some effects, lots of loops.

[Nama Ensou]

Originally Posted by steve_mac

I use the TC Helicon PlayAcoustic for this, obviously it includes other stuff but I am more than happy with the looper.

I'm already using a Boss VE-8 and would actually like just a stand-alone looper. I already bought a couple loopers years ago and never used them. I wonder where they went to...

Originally Posted by Wuchak

JamMan Express XT is worth a look. If you decide to add more looping power in the future it syncs with the larger JamMan pedals.

I'd be interested in a smaller pedal like this one, with all the additional features, if they'd ever implement being able to do a push/hold for stop rather than having to do the double-click.

The easy way to offer this function would be to let the end user simply make that selection.

[Nama Ensou]

Originally Posted by Kalani

I love the Ditto X2! Hard to beat its simplicity and I really like the large volume knob which I'm constantly controlling with my foot!

Simplicity is my main goal and I'll take you up on controlling the balance by foot.

Originally Posted by leew3

+1 for the Ditto

Originally Posted by Mooh

The basic Ditto. I had a Boss RC-2 and it was overly complicated and required me to bend over constantly, literally and figuratively. The Ditto is plug and play.

Originally Posted by rmp

ditto on the ditto.. and the x2 is the way to go the x1 is a bit fiddly with the single button.

Originally Posted by Pecx

...if you only just need a good and simple looper, the Ditto X2 is the best option.

Four more for the Ditto and I should have posted earlier, but I've got one on the way now.

[fazool]

I have a ditto but wish I had the two-button version. I fumble a bit with the single button presses