How to Become a Live Looping Artist

[@andrescolintv]

Are you a looper? What’s your favorite looper pedal? Make sure to check out my Patreon page://patreon.com/andrescolin

[@slingoking]

Forgetting about the great information, you're a very enjoyable personality. Your calm humility is a refreshing presentation in this medium (the one of passing information online). I can understand why audiences would enjoy you.

[@kstyrsky]

Thanks!Nicely done! I’ve always been intrigued by live looping, and you’ve laid out some simple and great tips here. Thanks!

[@andrescolintv]

Thanks for your super thanks. New live looping video coming soon, I think you’ll enjoy it

[@jasonstallworth]

Great video! Looping has saved me, especially when I lost my voice a few months ago at a gig. Just having that ability to loop a rhythm and solo over it is helpful and also gives the audience a different dynamic. As of now, I’m using the Ditto X4 (I need to learn it better…I only use it for the simple looping I mentioned). I’d like to connect a mic to add a little percussion to certain songs, so that’s the next step. On that note, I’m probably going to upgrade to one of the RC loopers. That dedicated stop is crucial for me! The Ditto X4 has it but it stops everything.

[@dalpro29]

This is absolute gold advice. I am a great believer in keeping things simple. Too many effects etc can lead to option paralysis, by limiting your palette you will be more productive and inventive. Only add what is essential.

[@kennethklosterman159]

To go simple as possible I purchased a Boss Cube street it has a simple looper that is foot pedal controlled plug mic and guitar in and hit the street.

[@andrescolintv]

I once bought one to use while living in southern Spain for a few months. The police came to tell me that if they saw me busking again they would confiscate both the amp and the guitar… oops

[@kennethklosterman159]

@@andrescolintv Wow

[@kennethklosterman159]

I have a Godin A6 I purchased because of you. Trying to get my live looping game together.

[@andrescolintv]

@@kennethklosterman159 I know you can and will.. it’s all about the fun

[@kennethklosterman159]

@@andrescolintv PS you and Sean should do more videos together. They’re fun to watch.

[@PRVWph]

thankyou! I'm inspired :)

[@spokenlifemusic]

Great video Andres! I too am a live-looping artist, from Pennsylvania (US), who use a Godin A6 Ultra model as my main guitar. I currently use the RC-30 for all my loops but I've been thinking to upgrade to the RC-50.

[@tuned4u]

Andi, it is incredible the amount of us being inspired by you. For us who want to start, follow your path is inspiring, how you have mastered all those devices and also to give the right swing, so every interpretation has something to "say". Thanks for sharing your knowledge ! Hasta me siento orgullloso de ti.

[@andrescolintv]

You almost made me tear up with your kind words. Thank you, thank you, thank you

[@JerryDechant]

For a master, it is simple, for a beginner, it is very challenging, so your advice to start simple is key to becoming a master. :)

[@EZRockman]

This is the first of your videos that I've seen. I really appreciate the way you laid out the information. Good content and very helpful. I'll have to search out some more of your videos.

[@tezzco]

Hi Andres! I’m starting in the live looping business. I have the RC 505, still learning how to use it. Saludos desde Puerto Rico! Éxito!!!

[@nomad1517]

What's the difference between this and Ableton live?

[@LunaJuno85]

your a great musician with a amazing setup..that Godin guitar is gold. Got introduced with the Boss RC505 Mk2 because of Marc Rebillet but when I found your channel I got convinced this could be something for me. Its a lot of money, and even though I wont come close to what you do you it inspires me to try it out. Thanks a lot for the advice.

[@jasonkesser]

Hey hermano- do you use the F5-6 foot switch with the 505 when you’re playing guitar? Or do you find that it quantizes well enough that you can always use your hands, like in the set in the video? If so, what do you use the F5-6 foot switch for?

[@J-L_Pilot]

Can you talk on your setup to produce those amazing sounds.

[@joshgrey7961]

Awesome tutorial and philosophy, thankyou

[@samsschool3639]

They key is to find songs that are loop friendly, preferably the same chords for the song and verse

[@AmandaLeePeers]

I think that’s the key. And lots of practice.

[@samsschool3639]

@@AmandaLeePeers agreed! timing is all!

[@jacobsettlemyre1757]

Or you can write originals, with looping in mind 🎶 😵‍💫 📝🎹

[@BarryGrueter]

Very nice thanks for sharing ❤️

[@olivernapster1973]

Felicidades Hermano! Excelente video y gran trabajo con tus videos en vivo!

[@David-lz1rk]

Hey Andres, your synth guitar totally inspired me to start looping. I have an RC-30 and have been using it since beginning of pandemic. Have you ever thought of going live to do a q&a? I would tune in for sure.

[@ndidgenous]

👍👍I use the RC 202 and MIDI sync it with a Kaoss pad for extra looping and live fx manipulation . Great video

[@andrescolintv]

I’m very intrigued by what you just described. I want to understand better what midi syncing is for. Could you tell me more? Do you have any video of you doing this? Cheers

[@ChadRevels]

I just got the GR-55. Does it have all of these capabilities? It seems a little complex here at the start. Thank you brother.

[@Somewheredownintexas]

Really enjoy your videos, thanks for the perspective. Could you share a video on selecting music for looping specifically, and also handling choruses where deum beat or key might be changing that and how you handle it practically?

[@davidcesar2044]

Is your synth basically a mixer for everything?

[@PuraaneGaane]

wow! i do the same now. I used to play in bands, now beside that I mostly play solo, sings and play guitar (I have even posted videos on my channel). Today is my first day watcing many many videos by looping artists. I must say I am NOT into Ed Sheeran. I still ask the question, how loopers can sing sings that have muultiple structures like verse, chorus, bridge, etc. I have watched a few of your videos. it is inspiring. Perhaps I will consider trying out looper. But I still want to be able to sing songs with NOT just one set of chords, but mutiples, just like REAL songs that we used to have in he real music music days. Once again, thank you Sir! you are awesome!

[@michaelt9652]

I like the way you play Godin guitar and play with loop machine Andres . Thanks

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

Nice Seiko Diver! I own a lot of watches, and I caught that right away. I’ve had mine for many years.

[@andrescolintv]

Thanks man. I love mine as well I got the skx007 and the skx013. What about you?

[@jorgemiro7056]

Excellent explanation and great advice. It's been entertaining, knowledgeable and intriguing following your videos not to mention inspirational. Any advice as to what would be the best musical instrument website for acquiring a GR-20 used synthesizer? Thank you for another educational video.

[@marcorodriguezorizaba]

Yo tengo una pregunta, por qué elegiste el 505 de mano y no el 300 de pie?

[@juanalvear6349]

Amazing vid 👏 what cam and lenses do you use?

[@Antzmusic24]

I've been looking at mooer p1 combined with boss rc 505 but I'm looking for a live/ busking battery power compatible set up What would you recommend to check out?

[@markarman]

Would you list 2 or 3 complete beginner friendly songs? Somewhere to start. Maybe a lesson on the very first song you looped yourself.

[@MrsDoorhandle]

cool video! Thanks for sharing!

[@NickleRock]

Hey Andres. Thanks for the video! I use a RC300. Are you considering getting the new RC600, with six tracks?

[@EdLaughs]

rc600 with an fs7 and expression pedal. Every problem in looping fixed.

[@Very-Relaxing.Soundscapes]

Thanks - Great Information!

[@viby_ivy]

Bro literally anytime someone says they wanna start looping I’m the guy who points them straight to watching Ed live 😂😂😂

[@edbowell]

I enjoy your work

[@charlie12590]

I use the rc 300 for learning songs. 👍

[@paulysguitarjournal]

Can you change keys?

[@Virtual-Media]

Was looking for a channel like this ✌🏽

[@reinaldocordini1585]

Hola Andres, disculpa que hable en español pero imagino que lo dominas, si no te parece puedo reescribir todo en Inglés. Primero que nada felicitarte por tu trabajo, es muy inspirador para mi, yo tambien estoy tocando desde hace unos años, partí con una rc20 y hoy estoy enamorado de mi RC-500 mas que nada por su autonomía frente a opciones que requieren si o si de ser conectadas a la corriente. Mi repertorio alcanza musica latina similar a la tuya ( santana, maná, soda stereo) y otros mas anglo tipo bob marley, eric clapton, genesis etc. Ultimamente estoy viendo la probabilidad de embarcarme en algun crucero como one man band/looper artist y consultarte si has tenido una experiencia similar. Eso, muchas gracias y sigue inspirando a mucha gente desde todo el mundo. Un abrazo desde Chile!

[@Astrology_Witch_DJ_Lifestyle]

🎶😍 Thankyou!

[@katherinecolmenaresguevara4798]

Hi , do You speak spanish , i have a dude but i don't know like write

[@azizosous3566]

❤😂 Family bjerken morocco

[@3xAudio]

nice. very helpful

[@aleosha7707]

Hi Andres , will you tech. Thank you

[@paulussantosociwidjaja4781]

Well, actually you are using the same brand looper as my favourite because as you explain and ..... I have been working for the distributor here in Indonesia since early 1990 (",). And I hope you won't mind if I share your video and channel as you may have the best explained one for others whom may learn from you. I think if you add the 600 series of Boss Looper with foot based, well with hand based you already own - amazing. Love your playing reminding me to my Hispanic musician friends. Latin music as always has somewhat hidden energy in the music. Cheers! Sorry don't know why no Thumb Up menu I could click here, only thumb down and only crazy unmusically people giving you that clicks. Please your apology.

[@emzeperiksz8138]

A musicians with toys not artist

[@recursiv]

And what does it matter whether you consider them an artist? It's fun and people like it. That's enough for most of us.

[@emzeperiksz8138]

@@recursiv i agree with you i do like to watch and learn from them