Nice - but why do so few loopers have a dedicated STOP button? Double tapping is fine for screwing around, but for performing, single tap operations are far superior if you want to stay in time. The other issue is song "parts" like verse, chorus, and bridges. Without the ability to record and switch between at least two song parts, your repertoire is quite limited. You are stuck with playing the same accompaniment and over. The ability to track where you are in a loop is nice as well. I've owned a lot of loopers and drum pedals / stomp boxes. Some are better than others, none are perfect. The best have dedicated buttons for stopping loops and allow seamless recording and switching between song parts. MIDI clock out is nice too if you use a MIDI compatible delay pedal. The best I've found is the Aeros loop studio paired with their Beat Buddy drum pedal. Trouble is both are quite expensive, and require some technical and computer skills to master / get the most out of. Aeros display is hard to read in direct sunlight too. I really like the idea of using a stompbox to organically trigger drum samples as part of a looping workflow, and this pedal sounds great in that regard. Add song parts and a dedicated stop/play button, and you'll really have a useful performance instrument. MIDI clock out and an LED display showing loop progress, and you've nailed it. Donner's Circle Looper is close in this regard and quite affordable. Problem is that the drum samples / implementation are weak / fiddly, and you can't switch song parts on the fly. No MIDI clock out either. Yes, you can use a tap-tempo for your delay timing, but it adds an additional step - something to forget or screw-up while playing. The simpler the better. I get the impression that most loopers are developed by technical people rather than gigging performers. Singular Sound's products seem to have performance as their focus, but even their stuff has the stamp of technically driven priorities rather than seamless looping for performing. Same goes for Boss, Line 6, Electro Harmonics, TC, and the rest of the big boys. The search continues....
Yo, the DITTO X4 looper is what you’re looking for. My buddy hooked is up to his drum machine VIA MIDI, so it kept everything in time even you were a little off, and you can switch between and A and B loop for a verse chorus effect.
@@codycoyote7046 As long as I don't have to double tap to stop the thing, I'm happy lol...Like the idea of switching using dedicated A & B switches and a dedicated stop. I also have the TC flashback triple delay. So it would pair nicely with that. Lacks a readout indicating loop progress. Progress indicator is nice when youre laying down and switching between longer loop parts, but it's not necessarily a deal breaker. Dedicated stop button is. Price is certainly right, and it's in the exact same case as my triple delay, so that's kinda cool in a modular way I suppose. Might have to try it out for my fly-rig at some point.... ;-)
@@ThePedalGuy oh I’m buy one and I waiting for it. But I don’t know that .. I have a kick pro. And I was think , that the quantum works like a kick pro.
Hi Ed. Thanks for your question. yes you can back your loops up via the provided USB I/O on the back of the pedal. There's also a firmware update available as well.
Hi Lauren. Sorry for not replying sooner. I'm pretty sure that wouldn't work as it needs to send out a specific type of message to the Quantum. Thankfully, the Exp pedal is not all that expensive to add onto a Quantum Looper. Hope that helps.
Hi. Thanks for your questions. 1. The Quantum Loop requires a power supply. It won't operate on batteries. 2. You can record whatever you wish via the 1/4" jack, so you could record vocals if you'd like.
Manuel Arslanyan well it’s a matter of opinion really. There are merits to using a drum machine as well. We just shot a more in-depth look at the looper that we’ll release next week. Compared to other loopers in its class this is definitely not a toy.
Nice - but why do so few loopers have a dedicated STOP button? Double tapping is fine for screwing around, but for performing, single tap operations are far superior if you want to stay in time. The other issue is song "parts" like verse, chorus, and bridges. Without the ability to record and switch between at least two song parts, your repertoire is quite limited. You are stuck with playing the same accompaniment and over. The ability to track where you are in a loop is nice as well. I've owned a lot of loopers and drum pedals / stomp boxes. Some are better than others, none are perfect. The best have dedicated buttons for stopping loops and allow seamless recording and switching between song parts. MIDI clock out is nice too if you use a MIDI compatible delay pedal. The best I've found is the Aeros loop studio paired with their Beat Buddy drum pedal. Trouble is both are quite expensive, and require some technical and computer skills to master / get the most out of. Aeros display is hard to read in direct sunlight too. I really like the idea of using a stompbox to organically trigger drum samples as part of a looping workflow, and this pedal sounds great in that regard. Add song parts and a dedicated stop/play button, and you'll really have a useful performance instrument. MIDI clock out and an LED display showing loop progress, and you've nailed it. Donner's Circle Looper is close in this regard and quite affordable. Problem is that the drum samples / implementation are weak / fiddly, and you can't switch song parts on the fly. No MIDI clock out either. Yes, you can use a tap-tempo for your delay timing, but it adds an additional step - something to forget or screw-up while playing. The simpler the better. I get the impression that most loopers are developed by technical people rather than gigging performers. Singular Sound's products seem to have performance as their focus, but even their stuff has the stamp of technically driven priorities rather than seamless looping for performing. Same goes for Boss, Line 6, Electro Harmonics, TC, and the rest of the big boys. The search continues....
Thanks for sharing
Yo, the DITTO X4 looper is what you’re looking for. My buddy hooked is up to his drum machine VIA MIDI, so it kept everything in time even you were a little off, and you can switch between and A and B loop for a verse chorus effect.
@@codycoyote7046 As long as I don't have to double tap to stop the thing, I'm happy lol...Like the idea of switching using dedicated A & B switches and a dedicated stop. I also have the TC flashback triple delay. So it would pair nicely with that. Lacks a readout indicating loop progress. Progress indicator is nice when youre laying down and switching between longer loop parts, but it's not necessarily a deal breaker.
Dedicated stop button is.
Price is certainly right, and it's in the exact same case as my triple delay, so that's kinda cool in a modular way I suppose.
Might have to try it out for my fly-rig at some point.... ;-)
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Wow! love it!
So glad!
The Pedal Guy. Hi!! Nice video. This pedal use batteries too ?? Ac adapter + 9 volts batt ?.
Thanks. It requires a power supply, which is included in the box. The expansion pedal does require a 9 volt battery though. Hope that helps.
@@ThePedalGuy but the quantum loop only works with a ac adapter ??
@@hectoremicolon1351 correct
@@ThePedalGuy oh I’m buy one and I waiting for it. But I don’t know that .. I have a kick pro. And I was think , that the quantum works like a kick pro.
@@hectoremicolon1351 sure. We have the quantum in stock if you’d like to order one.
Man I'm loving that. New sub👍
does it also loop vocals?
Good Lord...Five minutes in...PLAY SOMETHING!
Deeno Marteeno lol. Yea we’ve been changing up the format of our videos now by adding chapter markers so you can jump ahead quickly to the music.
Their pay increases with vids at least ten minutes so stretching is common
Actually I appreciate the explanation and context but a quick 30 second intro would be better than a subscribe plug at the start.
Hi can you save a loop that you create and transfer it via usb to a laptop.thanks
Hi Ed. Thanks for your question. yes you can back your loops up via the provided USB I/O on the back of the pedal. There's also a firmware update available as well.
Do we have any watchers that have bought this and are using it
If you have one can you tell me how you like it
Thanks in advance
I have a logjammer stomp box. Do you know if I could hook that up to use as the snare or other percussion?
Hi Lauren. Sorry for not replying sooner. I'm pretty sure that wouldn't work as it needs to send out a specific type of message to the Quantum. Thankfully, the Exp pedal is not all that expensive to add onto a Quantum Looper. Hope that helps.
Como faço pra comprar no Brasil?
Hi. Try this link to find a Meinl dealer in your area. They should be able to get the Quantum. bit.ly/2DBKzLv
does it operate on batteries too?
Hi. Thanks for your questions. 1. The Quantum Loop requires a power supply. It won't operate on batteries. 2. You can record whatever you wish via the 1/4" jack, so you could record vocals if you'd like.
How much?
$299 US
IS THAT mahogany?
TheFiveeagles yes it’s a mahogany shell.
Is the additional "B" side switch available?
Thanks for the question. If you mean the Expansion pedal, yes absolutely. We actually sell them in pair more often than just the Quantum by itself.
Sometimes I ask, if it´s better to use a drum maschine...did´nt see a proper performance video from this on youtube...it´s just another toy...
Manuel Arslanyan well it’s a matter of opinion really. There are merits to using a drum machine as well. We just shot a more in-depth look at the looper that we’ll release next week.
Compared to other loopers in its class this is definitely not a toy.
God the snare samples are awful that’s disappointing
Dylan L you can always load your own samples in.