Awesome, sounds like you are on your way with this. I'm sure you will get more at ease next show. I've tried a couple of solo things and I totally agree that it is quite a bit different with no band around.
I was scared to the point of not finishing my dinner. Eat is like my favorite thing in the world. I don't think I've ever felt so alone, lol.
I recorded the show, but will probably not share the vids. It is really really dark and I screwed up lots. The biggest issue while playing was constantly trying to assess if people were into it. I can never tell if the looping thing gets old to people quickly. In otherwords, how long can a song be before people start checking out?
I applaud you for having the balls to do it. It was unlike any other gig I'd ever had. I knew I really relied on other musicians to help me through a show, but not to the extent that I actually do. I have a terrible cold and my personal life this week has been extremely stressing and trying. With a full band show, I would have let some of my bandmates either carry the show or push me to deliver. Last night, it was all up to me...I think I'll eventually embrace that, but there was no cheating! ---------- Mike Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
The best way to keep a loop from getting old is to add to it. The 'Rang will let you decrease the feedback with the use of a foot pedal, so as you add layers, the old ones die out. I think you have to update the software tho . . . In this way, the loop is constantly evolving, and it stays more interesting. Be careful with loop 3, the switch is right next to the yellow bonus button--if you have that assigned to stack, as I do, you can end record with overdub--but it's easy to do by accident!
The hardest for me is the serial sync. I swear I am hitting it on the one every time, but it doesn't sync right. In other modes and with other loopers, I get everything to line up. Using serial-sync is the best option on there, IMO. I'll keep practicing. I miss it on the long loops all the time by what has to be less than a fraction of a beat.
Welcome to my world lol. Seriously though, congrats on getting your feet wet with solo/looping material. The more you work at it, the more fun it gets, and your audience will really appreciate your efforts. ---------- Brandon O. Bailey Official Website of Superchucker
When I saw Adam play he was using a bungee chord hooked to the chair he was on and his drum. It kept it from going anywhere. I mentioned that before and several people chimed in with ideas to keep things in place, although I don't remember them all. Duct tape might work on a pedal. Rubber mats. If you can anchor it to a mat then stand or if you sitting put the chair on the mat that should keep it in place. I messed around with drums for a little bit and the drum pedal had cleats that dug into the carpet to keep them in place.
