Sampling

[Black_Angkar]

This attracted my attention. Any experience of it from anyone?

I own and operate a couple of RC2's which I think is a fantastic pedal really, never had any trouble like the ones Streemeat describes. When my budget allows I will get one of these, since recording time/space is superior on the RC-3. I think this series is excellent (have a big one as well, is it called RC-50 perhaps?) and with just a little effort really easy to use for nice seamless looping, rhythm, layered noise etc. Now, that goes for the RC-2 but I would imagine they have kept the very simple basic qualities of it for this one.

[FreakAnimalFinland]

yep, this is what I often use. I think RC-1 or 2. Not the latest model.
I never use storage or such, but simply to make live loops and layers of loops.

One mistake that can be made - especially live, is to accidentally turn the drum machine knob, as it's basically part of output volume level control.. Seen it happen by others.

[Black_Angkar]

One mistake that can be made - especially live, is to accidentally turn the drum machine knob, as it's basically part of output volume level control.. Seen it happen by others.

Yes I totally forgot about that horrible function, happened to me ONCE and luckily I think people didn't get that but for me it sort of ruined a lot of the build up. Fucking stupid function. A huge set back come to think of it, but still not enough to discourage from use.

[tiny_tove]

I think this should do exactly what I need.
I will try to get one and let you know.

The MicroSampler is a damn good instrument as well but for totally different things.
I still have to learn how to use it properly but I am glad about my purchase.

[STREETMEAT]

This attracted my attention. Any experience of it from anyone?

i use it. not this model rc-2 but its pretty much the same as this. very useful but sometimes can give off sounds that were not recorded( esp happens when i use contact mic. it will give out "sonic" sounds).

im selling the RC-2 if anyone wants it email me at
whitegimpmask@gmail.com

[tiny_tove]

got the rc-3 does what it says!

[bitewerksMTB]

How long of a sample can the RC3 do? I like the idea of being about to store some samples on a pedal. Would come in handy for a live performance. Having some drums would be good when I get that urge to make techno. If it kettle drums, I can start my martial folk project...

[STREETMEAT]

i think the rc-2 was around 16 seconds are so with up to 3 or 4 different loops going at the same time. i "save loops" with it/ if its even possible with the rc-2
from the site :
" The sky's the limit with three hours of recording time!"

[Black_Angkar]

the rc2s (got two) are my most valued assets for recording as well as providing a stable live base. I'm dying to get an RC-3 but my fucked up economy does not allow it for the moment. Its a shame.

[hsv]

I've used an Akai Headrush for looping things, just live layering. But when looping continuous sound there always seems to be a faint click or jump sound where the loop ends/starts... even if the sound going in is the same level etc. all throughout. Does the RC-2/RC-3 have this problem? If not I might consider trading up.

[Levas]

I was recently recommended roland sp-808 as the best sampler ever (whatever). Anyone used that? From locals I've heard that though memory is not that big, it's quite enough, but the zip drive might "jump off" because of vibrations etc. your opinion?

[whateverforever]

The SP808 is easy to use and fairly durable. Zip disks can hold like 2plus hours of music for them however both Roland Sp808 and the 804 that I had started corrupting zip disks which seems to be fairly common problem with zip format in general.

Samples usually have a little clipping sound because the beginning and end of the wav file or whatever needs to be fixed. It's way easier to make samples and do the pad layout/parameters on a computer with an MPC or whatever then using the sampler it's self.

[STREETMEAT]

ive been using the boss sp202 i would say better then the boss rc-2 pedal "limited" but at the same time just using it for another synth line/wall/porn clip it does everything just the way i want it too.

[whateverforever]

I like the weird little envelope filters in the 202. The time chop is kind of nasty too.

[STREETMEAT]

I like the weird little envelope filters in the 202. The time chop is kind of nasty too.

i also wanna say the effects dont sound bad but i was watching someone use the sampler with the built in effects at dead audio last week and it sounded horrible... yet again maybe they were just using shitty source.