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» 0:00 What We're Doing Today!
» 0:30 Introducing the Loopers!
» 1:05 Starting with the Ditto Looper
» 2:35 Explaining the Basics of Looping!
» 5:34 The NUX Loop Core Stereo
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[@MrLocain]

I've had the Ditto looper for a year now. That little box has done soo much for my timing and phrasing. Just sitting at home chilling and improvising! Best value gear I own!

[@electrolinks]

Pete is a Looper. My favourite Looper.

[@Overdrivenn]

😂 that looped me in

[@benjaminspudich8519]

I know he’s the best looper!

[@sordel5866]

Just to be clear: are you calling him simple?

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

Are you saying a younger version of himself is coming to contract kill his older self? 😂

[@rickhawkins218]

​@@sordel5866simple loops are often the best

[@andyb2375]

I have a Ditto-great bit of kit. Just came to watch Pete's playing an improv. Wonderful as always. Keep up the great work chaps!

[@simonpark843]

You two blokes make an excellent team, and now I want a Ditto Looper!

[@robraaiii]

I needed this video and didn’t know it. I’ve been on the fence for a looper for quite a while now. Thanks fellas

[@MrAddis]

Thank you, gents, for this video. I've wanted to dabble more into looping as a new guitar player trying to better nail my timing down. You all are doing the lords work. 🎸

[@pepmasters-999]

Amazingly well put together video in terms of how smoothly the two of you work together. I imagine it's far from easy, but you made it look a breeze. Bravo!

[@BrentAdams]

I love to do a LIVE Looping performance when playing out on stage. It can add so much for the Audience when you are a One-Man-Band and trying to give the audience a taste of some of your Music. I've graduated to the Boss RC-600 after using the RC-500 for a while. What a difference this has added to my rig!

[@ralfklemens8528]

Great video - please do more like this! But in fact whatever gear is used - Pete's playing is absolutely awesome!!!

[@christoscholevas]

Nice video! I have the Boss RC-2 for a couple of years now and it's just fantastic! I use it for live, rehearsals and at home for practice and improvise! Very useful pedal!

[@THESESSIONROOM]

YES PLEASE..... A video on the bigger loopers would be great!! Great Job!

[@JohnPaulMusicUK]

Might like this Fight! Hehe - Boss RC-600 vs Headrush Looperboard kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ7agXdsbZaErK8

[@Kallum]

Boss Rc-1 has been my standard for 2 years or so, fantastic build quality and very simple but not in a limiting way

[@marksargeant1019]

You can’t go wrong with RC1. Love using mine

[@JKM395]

I've had that Boss looper for several years now. Very good pedal.

[@shadowulf]

Always love when Pete demos looping gear. It's one of those techniques I need to work on for the home studio.

[@stoosam3244]

Huh!! The Boss is on the title page and even on the table in front of Pete. But it's not being compared. Dang!

[@deneskiss9756]

they all do the same thing

[@stoosam3244]

​@@deneskiss9756That's a bit sacrilege, isn't it?

[@MrAndersonmm]

Yeah I was specifically looking for a review of that pedal so clicked this, saw it on the table and sat through the whole thing. Love Andertons and I'm never upset listening to Pete play but feels bad man.

[@BaselineHypocrite]

I’m by no means a looper expert, but I own and use several of the popular ones (Boss, Ditto, etc.). I’m putting together a small board to hang out in my living room, and purchased a Lekato. If you’re looking for something simple and user-friendly, it is a SERIOUS competitor, especially when compared to the standard Ditto.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

You can import drum loops into the NUX Loop Core Stereo as well. Sometimes they have to be converted, but NUX even offers free software for that one. Here in the US the Ditto+ is $159 and the LCS is $119, so I chose the NUX as I've fallen in love with several of their pedals and they're built really well. The built-in drums are great for just noodling around as well. Nice, quick video.

[@JimA-pp2nu]

NUX sucks.

[@ThatKa5p3r]

@@JimA-pp2nu Explain

[@martintaylor1758]

Never really thought about a looper before. Thanks for this really useful intro to these pedals. I might give it a whirl, I’m a sucker for the one button option every time. Some pedals look like the control panel of the space shuttle.

[@jeanpaulfortuno2906]

I own the Boss RC500, sold my Ditto Looper before. They are designed for different purposes for sure. My complaint with the Boss is the audio quality, it would seem that there is some kind of huge tone suck. As for the Ditto Looper, what I like is the simplicity and the cleanliness, the extremely low latency when switching and quality of the quality of the signal preserved. Amazing for such a small pedal.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

So glad I saw this. I purchased a Boss RC-5 ( used it 2x's ) and it has sat in the box & never touched. This convinced me to Sell It. I want Simple. Pete is always so great. oNe LovE from NYC

[@marvinachenbach4883]

Which one did you buy instead? I think the RC5 is too complicated to be my first looper🧐

[@keithtt7798]

Wow Pete sure knows his craft, is knowledgeable and entertaining...a great addition imao to your channel...i'm back as a viewer 😊

[@phillramirez8323]

Thank you for the review and video. Definitely going to get the ditto very basic and will get the job done. You keep rocking 😎🎸👍

[@smallcorvid]

i ended up with the digitech trio plus, as absurd as the price is I found the drum and basslines helped me improve a lot as a solo player.

[@kh485]

That one is fun to use…. I like it for what it is.

[@clarissaanaferreirasieiro2127]

The Nux seems to be a great loop pedal almost looks like my Boss RC600 but for only one instrument. Nux really deserve a shout out. I also have the Boss RC2 , still not understand very well how it works but i'm keeping it may till i get or swap for a Boss RC1

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

Thank you for all the great videos' and the simple yet real world ways to present all of the products' through keeping then interesting!🎼🎸🖖

[@alexwoolridge94aw]

I've had the ditto looper for a few years now. Great little pedal

[@imacmadman22]

I’ve got a Boss RC-5, I added a Boss FS-6 dual foot switch, it makes using the RC-5 so much easier.

[@Moto_Plus]

Waited for this video, wish you guys would have covered the boss pedal. Been eyeing that one.

[@jonhale1329]

These vids are really informative and quite inspiring - i keep meaning to get on with it and get looping but i still find the in/out timing a challenge!. It helps that pete has great loop ideas and musicality - keep these coming - it makes a change to just doing the demos (which are still great). Loved the old series where i think the captain was taking lessons from Pete and Ariel . - must look that up!

[@neiladdison4457]

I was struggling to get my Boss looper to work as I wanted through the FX loop... I didn't realise I could put it in the front and still use a pedal to add grit when I want it🙈. I'll try that! Could be a game changer!

[@MrShaneor73]

Can Pete please do an online “Loop” course….I”d gladly pay for that. Always impressed with his loops….

[@Fret-knot]

Good info ,gents. I think that the bar displays help, especially when you're just starting out using a looper.

[@steve_the_carper]

As a beginner to guitar and especially looping, after watching the video I think the Ditto would be best for me to begin with.

[@user-mr1ku5iz8l]

The best looper pedal is the one you currently own...provided you can get the timing down just right each time you press the switch. I'm still trying to nail the timing.

[@MrLph427]

Courtesy of Alamo music centre 😊

[@stereoroid]

According to NU>X the Loop Core Stereo does have a cab sim, so even better for silent practice at the end of the pedalboard through headphones.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

And it can import drum loops like the Ditto+. Might have been nice for them to mention that. It's what the USB is for. There's a ton of great loops out there, including bass and rhythm guitar if that's your thing.

[@auldgrey]

A loop pedal is that Desert Island Pedal for sure!

[@glenproctor1999]

Really useful I'm just looking for a looper to use on the move! None of them take a battery but a PP3 power lead soon takes care of that! Would be great to a comparison on the bigger ones.

[@paulwebb5853]

I have the ditto plus a great little pedal it has helped fix my timing issues a lot

[@thebaneofyourexistence.3377]

In what way?

[@paulwebb5853]

I dont have a lot of friends who play guitar so my timing is off, the looper made it easier to to work out where to come in I do it for fun but its nice to look light I have an idea where to be

[@scottakam]

Thanks guys. I like using loopers but always struggle with the one button models. I'm forever putting them into overdub mode when I'm trying to stop them. It's like having a drunk uncle at a family gathering. He just keeps going on and on no matter what you do!

[@billsedge7360]

Lol me too

[@rederickfroders1978]

I have a ditto plus and its not just just a looper for me, I record riffs with it that I can put onto my computer. A friend of mine has a NUX pedal and he loves it too

[@markproctor3100]

This is exactly the video I've been hoping Danish Pete would do 🤘Do a best looper video because even as a beginner to looping I'm thinking of a looper that will last me forever 👍Danish Pete is the looping King 👑

[@BristolianDazz]

Ditto+ just for the game 😂, great video as always guys 🤘♥️

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot9403]

of all the guitar/gear channels this is at the top for me

[@tobiasrangne8899]

Boss RC-1 is my choice of a simple looper. Somehow it's way easier for me to keep track of the tempo with the 'round' representation of the loop than flashing lights. I also switch the standard setting to one pusch=overdub and 2 steps = no overdub. + a fs5 pedal to go full stop and delete. Makes live-performances a breeze with a still pretty cheap pedal. Matter of taste of course. Some might like flashing lights more than the rather odd representation of the RC-pedals. And for those hesitating: Loopers are fun, yes! But it is also a very valuable tool to learn about scales and chord-progressions and test stuff.😉

[@crystaloffrost]

Maybe Pete you need to make a simple signature looper pedal?

[@CmoreTruth]

This was an awesome video thank you so much. 🙏

[@memygtar]

Pete & that guitar = killer!

[@doctoribanez]

I have the small first boss pedal. It doesn't have any digital numbers just turn dials . Still works

[@zeppelinboys]

been wanting to get a looper for years! thanks for another great video! and im going to do a search but just in case there is not, could you guys do a video on power bricks or whatever they are called for pedal boards? im a total noob and have no idea what i exactly need to plug in 5 pedals w/o have a separate power brick for each. i only have 1 pedal now, but want more, and i know i need a 'power thing' to do that. so a video on the 'best' one/how to set it up, stuff like that would be neat. thanks guys.

[@stuartdennis8506]

Fantastic video, really informative

[@MeR-md1jq]

Cool demo guys.

[@ToxinInMyVeins]

I have the ditto+ but had no idea about the hidden game. Gonna try it out immediately lol.

[@gcvrsa]

Before watching the video, my choice is the tc electronic Ditto+ to replace my current Ditto. The combination of size and features, along with the trust I have in tc electronic pedals, add up to a solid choice. Let's see if the video changes my mind.

[@colej3360]

Would like a video on ‘best value dual button looper (with drums)’. I have the Nux JTC drum loop pro but the drums and time signatures are very limited. Looking at the boss RC-10r. Nice stuff as always gents.

[@EdwoodCA]

Playing Pong™ on the Ditto+ is a helluva selling feature! haha!

[@JTB--]

I like the BIAS FX2 Looper for desktop jamming. It does a 4 count into Recording with a Metronome beat. Foot timing not necessary

[@HoytFergus]

I like when you two fight each other to speak lol. It makes it less like a dull classroom. Too funny ~

[@ihasatypo]

Instead of the ditto, I'd say shoutout the ditto plus. It is the only looper I know that has the overdub that extends... unless I'm missing something in the market - and it's the reason I upgraded the also great ditto in the first place.

[@zarkaun96]

The Pong section was enough for me to get a Ditto +

[@judosailor610]

Tbf, I didn't really try out any others, but I have an rc1 and love it.

[@akshaysharma2786]

I love your longform videos they are awesome and in the day and afe of short videos they have substantial information and entertainment. I would love longer videos also you can clip the long videos shorter and repost them as small fragments and ppl like me can still enjoy full in depth videos.

[@mondayworship390]

Digitech Jamman Express - yes now discontinued but you can get them for £40 ish second hand. The Jamsync function is awesome. I have two and the vocal looper version too, all hooked up to the SDrum. Nearly impossible for the loop to go out of sync and I can layer different sounds and vocals.

[@iambear.6526]

All of my loopers are part of the Jamman series.. I didn't know they were discontinued :(

[@daddurs2206]

I know it’s a primitive way of doing it but I lay down a drum beat on my electronic drum kit through my RC-1, then switch the cable into my guitar and start layering over it. Would love to check out a looper with a drum machine in it though.

[@jonflemming]

I have a Boss RC 1 which I got earlier this year. Not sure if I’m getting the most from it - will need to find a video that demos that. The NUX looper looks great though!

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

Dont make the mistake I did getting the nux ndl3 mini.

[@nephilymbass1]

Ditto stereo ended my search for simple loopers. As easy to use as the mini ditto without any of the mini pedal problems. Mini pedals not having more of a base to the pedal wobble too much on a board. They are great if you use a pedal switcher or it’s an always on kind of pedal. But not for a looper that requires precise stomps.

[@davebelknap3220]

Worth noting: Ditto+ can expand the loop. Meaning you can go longer recording over the loop and it will extend the play. The NUX also has wav import, and a count in feature so you don't have to record the moment you hit the button. I have used the Ditto+ is what I have used for a few years and it is good except for adding more treble to loops. I have the NUX model on the way and am hoping it does better with playback.

[@pickerdd]

i would really appreciate it if Pete would record a video on the process he uses with loops - start to finish.

[@airdog1829]

Hm, controllability has to be a priority here for accurate stops and starts. Just thinking the Boss style footswitch is gonna be more user friendly with its wider footprint.

[@snapfinger1]

My 1st “looper” was called a Boomerang. Big as a Rolls Royce dash board. Well be fore KZbin & backing tracks. #1 practice tool.

[@tanguydelooz2881]

Did it have a tape ?

[@snapfinger1]

@@tanguydelooz2881 negative. Google the specs.

[@doomerius1300]

I use boss rc 500 as my main looper and using tc electronic flashback 2 for short loops

[@GH-cm3rr]

If you guys would like to do a tutorial on how to import WAV file to a Ditto+ you would have my undying gratitude. I’ve had one for two years and never managed it yet!

[@jasoncolley4102]

Hey guys you haven't mentioned the lekato looper pedal mini pedal, It's got a load of banks to save your loops on and it's got a tuner built in, I'm sorry for not being too technical but it cost me about £35 a few years back it's amazing, Lekato mini pedal

[@jasoncolley4102]

It's a lekato Moo775 it's 2 pedals in 1

[@joshball8674]

That’s because Andertons don’t stock that brand

[@ronzinale]

The headphone of the loop core stereo is a great thing if you have an emulator, like the HX stomp: you are freeing a space. I should like a drumkit able to change rithm with PC.

[@stanmeyer9770]

I have the Nux the silver one with the accessory foot switch that has the stereo jack cable, would be great if you could demo how to use that foot switch function, really find it a bit confusing to use it properly.

[@jamesfurz7406]

I've got a Ditto+ and didn't know you can load drum files in!

[@BonesofGoldSkateboarding]

Omg he sold me that Ditto+ 😮😂 he sounded amazing

[@m8edofallm8eds]

Great video!

[@user-vf5yw4pj8o]

Great review guys thank you ! im torn between, an effects processor or buying a looper, chorus pedal/ drum machine seperatly which is all i really want. what was the name of the website pete said you can download drum loops from please? i couldnt make it out . thanks Brian

[@pzz5jp]

I have a spark and struggling to get a good looper setup where I can use the software too so change tones. Would be great if you could do a video for this please?

[@user-wq7gw4in3j]

any thoughts on how to use a looper and still work with an amp on the edge of breakup ? adding a drum track or even a clean chord loop will combine with the solo and put you in breakup territory

[@Ehsender]

Great breakdown thank you! I see Yurtrock tracks are mostly in 48khz. What program are you using to convert the files to 44.1 to get them on the Ditto+?

[@johnkfrancisco6884]

Pete needs to bring out a looping course.

[@glennmichaelthompson4112]

I was using a Line 6 JM4 looper which has great drum sounds (real beats from session drummers not drum machine sounds).... But for me it has too many built-in guitar effects and amp models. It doesn't have separate outputs for guitar and drums. I'd rather have the guitar tones through my amp of choice and the drum sounds through a P.A. or powered monitor. Looking for something to upgrade to. Cheers!

[@joshuawoodfield9379]

Pete, you're amazing!

[@goodtimefolkrock]

Personally i prefer a looper with a dedicated stop button .....hard to accurately stop a loop with a double cllick.....tends to throw you off a little

[@saintjabroni]

Well which loopers have a dedicated Stop button then?

[@goodtimefolkrock]

@@saintjabroni ditto x2 has a dedicated stop button

[@saintjabroni]

@@goodtimefolkrock Thank you for your response.

[@gregorzinho]

Danish Pete never ceases to blow my mind

[@harleyosterlund5796]

How about a two button simple looper with DEDICATED stop so we can actually perform with it

[@stoneysdead689]

"No body loops for five minutes..." - I beg to differ. Well, actually I wouldn't call what I do "looping"- I use my looper like I don't have a looper. In other words- I will record the whole song playing rhythm, then play it back so I can work on the lead or a bass line or whatever I want. I'm not recording the lead or bass line- that's not the point- it's just a way to work out song ideas when I don't have anyone here to play the rhythm for me. Or sometimes I will lay down a bass line and play rhythm and lead over that- because the band I play in only has one guitar player. But I rarely if ever play like a 2-3 bar loop- I guess I should- it would help me work on my timing- but I get frustrated and aggravated with it usually and just go back to what I know. It's not that I don't know when to hit the pedal- I know how to count and all that but- its executing that perfectly that's the issue- especially in the context of a live performance.

[@ryanturner9509]

I totally get it. That is a large part of how i use a looper too. Its the most important piece of kit you can have if that sudden inspiration kicks off a full composition in your head that massively outweighs your ability to remember every part, every melody and my own personal nemesis, the time signature. By the time ive set up a new track on my DAW, found the right rythmn etc i have invariably lost that epic hit single forever. I feel like im writing Tenacious D's "Tribute" over and over!' From now on i can simply stomp n groove then stomp n groove again until the masterpiece is captured and preserved, ready to be properly recorded. Its a revelation the best little bit of gadgetry ever!!

[@user-or2on2gq1x]

The BOOMERANG LOOPER is hands down the best looper I've ever owned and makes all other loopers look like toys

[@user-or2on2gq1x]

what did I win?

[@Mahdi_ddA]

I love this channel really i love England when i was kid i grew with pop uk songs i hope one day my dreams it comes true to play guitar with uk pop stars its my dream im so glad ive found this channel its amazing your videos keep me company here in italy in my city i not have friends and a girl i love the atmosphere of England really Also the football im big fan of manchester city ⭐🎸🌟🌞🌞🌟🌟🌟🎸⭐🎸🌟🌟🌟🎸🎸🎸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@pabli4996]

Ok, I'll buy one 😊 Ciao ragazzi

[@TK-fk4po]

Which one has the least volume decay while soling over your loop? My Ditto seems to decay A LOT if I’m playing loud over the loop.

[@craigtodd8297]

Because i'm a bit thick i find multi button loopers easier than single button loopers.

[@leokrissandy5579]

thanks guys, been looking for looper pedal for a while now, too bad thanks too my local currency exchange rate the affordable pedal become not so affordable

[@somethingelsedoesmatter]

I LOVE my Ditto+ pedal! But I really, really want a stereo version, maybe with more storage or SD card slot. This was the third looper I tried, after the Donner Circle and Boss RC-10. Hated the Boss. So slow and clunky to use. The Donner was quite good, especially for the price, but I wanted USB access and that wasn't available with Linux.

[@mmiller6873]

Well that Ditto looper is actually sweet. I hate when they get so damn complicated when all you want to do is jam out for a bit.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Every multi-button looper I've used also has that simple operation if you just use the one switch. It's just that most people don't realize that without reading the manual, so the simple loopers seem to prevail. Hey, if you don't need all that extra crap, why pay for it anyway.

[@davidpatrick1813]

I am new to it and have an old mint shape boss two peddle looper .. forgot the model.. Boss RC30 I think it is... antiquated?

[@shadyburnike264]

Tasty grooves Pete

[@burtmurry1690]

Does TC Electronic make a bad pedal? It seems they have absolutely nailed every type of pedal out there. Great value and killer tones.

[@anonymous-dz7yl]

Am i right in saying if im using a looper with a katana 100 and gafc footswitch the looper needs to be in the effects loop or the effects will change on the loop as well as whats being played over it?