Writing | Sep 12 2022
Love my looper. Some advice. If you're using one, make sure to set it up with an effects loop (see the image). This helps keep your original loop sound intact while letting you tweak your live sound. It may seem like a small detail, but it makes a big difference. With this setup, you can loop a clean track and jam over it with a turned-up overdrive.
I say this because I originally put my looper in my pedal chain and any effects would effect the looped track. This is clearly not ideal. Learn from my mistake.
For those wanting to improve their soloing skills, the MXR Clone Looper is a great practice tool. It lets you layer your leads over rhythm tracks, creating a fun jamming experience. With the ability to record multiple layers, it's like having your own backing band.
Oct 11 2022 | Choosing the right amp can be a bit of a journey. My goal was a versatile one – an amp that could handle clean tones, gritty crunch, and satisfying overdrive, all while being reasonably portable and budget-friendly. After checking out Marshall's midrange options, I found the Marshall DSL40CR, priced at around $750 (it's around $1000+ these days!).
Sep 12 2022 | Love my looper. Some advice. If you're using one, make sure to set it up with an effects loop (see the image). This helps keep your original loop sound intact while letting you tweak your live sound. It may seem like a small detail, but it makes a big difference. With this setup, you can loop a clean track and jam over it with a turned-up overdrive.