Thinking about getting a looper and was looking for opinions from the cognoscenti. Mainly looking for something to lay down some rhythm and then solo over and then maybe record that for critique and/or posting here eventually. Not looking for anything overly complicated. I did view Griff's AAP session on Loopers from 2019.
What would you consider minimal loop time?
Is USB connectivity important?
Are there other features that are desirable? Like 1/2 speed and reverse?
Some loopers have drums too. Is that a desirable?
Thanks.
I have several. Here's my 2 cents.
Ditto
If you just want to lay down some rhythm to practice over, I use a Ditto and it works great for me. I've had no problems with it. It's really basic Record a track & Make it louder or softer. That's it. I know Griff doesn't like the Ditto because he's had switches fail in several TC products. I'm sure he uses his TC stuff more than I do, but for the casual user like me I haven't had ANY TC product fail. YMMV
Looking for something more sophisticated?
Trio+ (Bass/Drums + Looper )
I have the basic Trio (Bass & Drums only) and I wish I had spent the money for the Trio Plus. While I wouldn't say I'd use it a lot, if you want to loop bass & drum tracks the PLUS is the way to go. Otherwise you have to have a Ditto AND a Trio.
Want MORE sophistication (Backwards? Why? .... Multiple sections? Maybe but complicated.)
I have a BOSS Jammaster that has WAY more features than I'd ever use (Maybe if I spent the time to learn it well, I'd use it for gigging?). For now it collects dust on my shelf.
I have / have had other pedals that had loopers built in and cost commensurately more.
Nutshell?
Want something cheap, easy to use and reliable (has been for me), get the Ditto.
Really want to add drums & Bass? Get the Trio Plus.