I have a friend who sings and I’d like to give them a looper as a birthday gift. Do you have any recommendations? My budget is 500 dollars, preferably cheaper.
I have a friend who sings and I’d like to give them a looper as a birthday gift. Do you have any recommendations? My budget is 500 dollars, preferably cheaper.
If you’re meaning a physical control unit, Ableton pads are pretty reasonable I think, with some maybe US$60 or so? I guess a key point is whether it’s meant to operate standalone, or in conjunction with software running on a computer. I think most want to run the software.
How your friend’s mic connects would also be a factor, plus knowing what their existing equipment is. Some mics need power, some don’t (like the classic Shure SM58), and you might need a digital interface, depending. I have a “Focusrite” (model Scarlet 2i2) for such, and it’s nice because the two inputs are multipurpose, taking both 3-prong microphones as well as guitar patch cables.
Also of note is that there’s free software (both DL and online) for looping and effects, so it comes back to whether their computer will be involved or not. I think smartphones can work, too.
Thanks! I’ll make sure to at least get the connections right (line or xlr). Meanwhile, I was looking at: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07V9HCK1N
Edit: I’m going to try to find out whether they’re using a computer or not.
Oh, I see. You’re thinking of a pedal-fX unit to slip between mic and amp? That’s a solution from a considerably different angle. Also pretty pricey!
Stuff like the Ableton (etc) would ultimately be more powerful & versatile I think, but wouldn’t be nearly as plug-n-play as the pedal.