Justaguyin_nc
October 10th, 2006, 08:59 AM
Although I briefly mentioned this program in the pedals section, under loopers.. I thought it deserved a post of it's own.. After looking through the links over at http://www.loopers-delight.com/loop.html drooling over all the looper pedals, I came across the software links. Many are the purchase versions with pricetags worthy of buying a jamman or boss 20xl.. till I came across Ambiloop.. here is a program developing.. and developing very well. My current system is considered old by todays standards (1800 AMD with audigy card and Geforce Grafix) yet I was able to loop tracks with little trouble. This FREE software allows 8 tracks with sound on sound and you setup the time or tap in the time or just let it run on and then auto set the other loops to the track you wish.. also has Oscilator, Varible filters and Reverb effects... Simple layout that you will adjust to instantly.. quicksave features allowing all to be saved in wav format by the touch of a button. Although it is set up for 8 tracks.. you can erase a track quickly and overdub..looping forever from one to another..there is an insert option.. there is a dry mix to adjust fades.. Midi is also provided for those with midi pedals..overall.. it would be hard to beat at any software price. This is something anyone with a windows based system should look into before putting down any hard earned money on a looper pedal. A users group with the files and help can be found here: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ambiloop/ (I suggest here for information and files)
And the Homepage is here: http://evenfall.com/ambiloop/index.html
Features:
* Stereo and mono loop recording and playback.
* Play up to eight loops simultaneously.
* MIDI Control of nearly all software commands.
* Non-destructive editing of loop begin and end points.
* Eight quicksave/load slots for live performance or fast recall.
* Mix-to-track allows realtime mixdown of up to 7 tracks to an 8th track.
* Multimode filter and reverb for non-destructive effect processing.
* Seamless recording through loop end-to-beginning transition.
* Loop times up to 100 seconds or more (memory limited).
* Set loop point while recording.
* Instant multiply doubles loop length.
* Load and save loops as .wav files.
* Load and save Session, remembers loop, track and effect settings.
* Load and save Configuration, remembers user preferences.
* Solo and Mute available per-track.
* Set loop times by tempo and measure, or use manual mode to set loop times as you record.
* Insert Record allows a single loop to be captured on the fly.
* Metronome available in play and/or record.
* Record and play in reverse, switch directions any time.
* Undo last recording.
* Half speed recording & playback.
* Multiple sample rates supported (depends on audio card).
* Adjustable latency time.
* Uses PortAudio library technology for flexible on-the-fly selection of audio drivers and devices (thank you PortAudio group!).
Within minutes you will be laying down your rhythm track adding in the bass and putting some drums down...(your own that is) and then soloing off to your newly made band... it's that simple... ofcourse how you sound is up to your abilities...I sound yuck..but Im working on it..and enjoying every minute of it..:) practice with a band for free!
And the Homepage is here: http://evenfall.com/ambiloop/index.html
Features:
* Stereo and mono loop recording and playback.
* Play up to eight loops simultaneously.
* MIDI Control of nearly all software commands.
* Non-destructive editing of loop begin and end points.
* Eight quicksave/load slots for live performance or fast recall.
* Mix-to-track allows realtime mixdown of up to 7 tracks to an 8th track.
* Multimode filter and reverb for non-destructive effect processing.
* Seamless recording through loop end-to-beginning transition.
* Loop times up to 100 seconds or more (memory limited).
* Set loop point while recording.
* Instant multiply doubles loop length.
* Load and save loops as .wav files.
* Load and save Session, remembers loop, track and effect settings.
* Load and save Configuration, remembers user preferences.
* Solo and Mute available per-track.
* Set loop times by tempo and measure, or use manual mode to set loop times as you record.
* Insert Record allows a single loop to be captured on the fly.
* Metronome available in play and/or record.
* Record and play in reverse, switch directions any time.
* Undo last recording.
* Half speed recording & playback.
* Multiple sample rates supported (depends on audio card).
* Adjustable latency time.
* Uses PortAudio library technology for flexible on-the-fly selection of audio drivers and devices (thank you PortAudio group!).
Within minutes you will be laying down your rhythm track adding in the bass and putting some drums down...(your own that is) and then soloing off to your newly made band... it's that simple... ofcourse how you sound is up to your abilities...I sound yuck..but Im working on it..and enjoying every minute of it..:) practice with a band for free!