Using A Looper With Acoustic Guitar -Solo Acoustic Tips and Techniques

Using a looper pedal with an acoustic guitar especially at solo acoustic gigs is a game changer. In this video i will briefly talk typical looping pedals. I will also briefly discuss the features and the one feature that I personally find the most important. I will also show you how I use the loop pedal to in my live performance by showing you real life examples that you can use. The loop pedal can take your solo acoustic gigs to the next level and greatly enhance your creativity. I hope you will be inspired to get started looping after learning these expert tips and techniques.
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00:00 Intro
02:14 Reality Check
03:05 Some Popular Loopers
04:10 The Importance of A Stop Button
05:43 First Use
08:37 Second Use
10:23 Third Use
11:40 Fourth Use
13:19 Fifth Use
14:58 Bonus
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[@doobiedoghousewilson]

I use a Boss RC-300 in "full band" mode. I have a POG octave pedal, microKorg xl keyboard, and a Boss drum machine all hooked up (and guitar, of course) through a 8-channel mixer and into the looper. I can (and do) build up songs with drum machine and bass and then put guitar and anything else on top of that. This looper also has three channels so I will have a verse, bridge, and chorus, for instance. Now, recording all that live can get pretty tedious for the audience. So I usually have songs saved (like a partial backing track) with just bass and drums (for instance) and then live loop over those. I also use a harmonizer for vocals, so when I get going it is hard to tell it is not a full band. I will usually build at least one entire song live to demonstrate what I am doing (explaining to the audience while doing this). I don't do this for every song, but when I do it usually gets an "oh wow!" response.

[@FrankPersico]

Nice set up. I admire your commitment to setting that all up for a gig. Would love to hear it! U have links?!?

[@hankd18]

Thanks Frank. Thanks for keeping it a beginners look at something sorta intimidating to an older guy trying new things.

[@FrankPersico]

I get it. But try not to be Intimidated. You are just playing with a new toy:)

[@edfinleymusic9256]

Wilson cracked me up !! great video Frank, I ve had a pedal for 2 yrs couldn't figure it out and it went into the box, I look forward to to trying this out thanks a million

[@FrankPersico]

Cool! I hope you enjoy using it. Thanks for kind words

[@stephenmoulds3959]

Just found this lesson. Great looping lesson, can’t wait to try it

[@FrankPersico]

Awesome … thanks for the comment

[@bourbonloftstudio]

This is great, Frank. Love your straightforward style. Gives me some good ideas. Cheers !

[@FrankPersico]

Great to hear! Thanks so much

[@jayelshaddai]

Excellent video Frank ! I like those build ups...very inspiring ! Im gonna find one these.

[@FrankPersico]

Right on

[@jamesdeschenes8307]

That was great! Thank you for the lesson

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure. Thanks for the comment

[@roddersweeb]

Inspired,very informative,great to listen to,watch n learn, thank you.

[@FrankPersico]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robertYTB78g]

You HAVE inspired me :) Thanks for posting, and subscribed for sure.

[@FrankPersico]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@aleksandarmarkovic4913]

Stop button replay: i hated the double press, so i bought RC500. Later i discovered a hint on doublepress: The first press needs to be on 1/8 maesure and the second on the measure. You stay in the rhythm in your head and continue. I thought that you have to press the button very quickly in order for the loop to stop, however, the "pause" between the two presses can be a little longer, so that they can be performed in rhythm. I hope someone gets it :D

[@jimsaunders8395]

Mate my rc 30 I changed to single press, you can change them all to single press . Don't norm say In instructions, just Google how to :-)

[@vitamindminormusicalwander6630]

I’ve just gotten into the boss rc 505 about a year ago and I’m absolutely stunned I’m so late to the party ! 🎉 🎊 🥳😎

[@FrankPersico]

That is true. Still not as convenient as a stop button but much easier once you get used to this

[@FASFatherandSon]

Great video as always and the best guitarist I know out there. I got to pick up a loop pedal.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks man! Let us know what pedal you decide to go with ;)

[@jimneumann6099]

that. was. awesome! I have a Ditto2 and you've reinspired me with this vid! ❤️

[@FrankPersico]

I’m very pleased to hear that!! Go get em with that loop pedal! And thanks for the comment

[@johnivanisin393]

I needed this for some inspiration! Thanks man

[@FrankPersico]

Glad to hear it! Stay motivated :)

[@ciroamato8029]

Thank you for your amazing example

[@FrankPersico]

Glad you liked it!

[@jasonelliott3162]

Excellent! Thanks 👍🏽

[@FrankPersico]

You are very welcome

[@paulpower2680]

Excellent! Thanks man.

[@FrankPersico]

No problem!

[@ianmartinez2771]

It was very well explained on how to use a looper. I bought a looper a while back and now thanks to you I'll be able to use it correctly! Thanks Frank keep it up.

[@FrankPersico]

I appreciate the supportive comment.

[@allamericanadventures]

Great job, thanks for the info!

[@FrankPersico]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joepage3065]

Great demo thanks for sharing.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for watching!

[@FilmFlam]

I relate to your initial looping experiences. Now I plan to try it again.

[@FrankPersico]

Definitely give it a try

[@petermarshall4620]

Thanks! You opened my mind and imagination. This video gave me the belief and confidence that I can and should use my ditto at new levels.

[@FrankPersico]

I appreciate the kind words best of luck to you

[@stringmantony]

Excellent, excellent video! Thanks so much.👍

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure

[@circa33]

this was really helpful...thanks

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure

[@humbleviewpoint]

Very inspiring! You are like positive peer pressure helping me get out my toys. Thanks.

[@FrankPersico]

I'm so glad!

[@jayvee873]

Hi Frank, just discovered your channel this afternoon. Amazing content and advice. Have subscribed. Thank you for sharing. Kia ora from Waiheke Island, New Zealand. 🤘🏼

[@FrankPersico]

Welcome aboard! So happy to have u… new zeal and huh?!? U fly fish?? lol

[@Jeff-vg6rm]

Thanks for the work ✌🏽

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure

[@Weeeasy]

great video Sir,just what i needed,learned a lot, thank you,

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure. More to come

[@ronholland-mid-watchmusic2402]

Great video! Thank you!

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure! Have a great day

[@Stoagman1]

Thanks for the video introduction. Very good introduction.

[@FrankPersico]

Glad you liked it!

[@ekdguitar123]

You've inspired me to break out my Trio and start learning it - thanks!

[@FrankPersico]

Rock on! That’s what I love to hear!!

[@truthseeker6384]

That was informative. Thanks!

[@FrankPersico]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donaldkershaw6371]

Thanks much Frank. You’re doing just fine

[@FrankPersico]

I appreciate that

[@travisharrison94]

Another aspiring solo acoustic guitar player/singer who has stumbled upon your channel. Great content, thanks for taking the time to produce these Frank. I have liked and subscribed. And another request to discuss set lists/song choices if you have the time! Thanks again Travis in Australia

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for subscribing and I will certainly be making vids that will have more song pics and set lists

[@theverseshed]

Most imaginative and accessible intro to looping that I've seen. Excellent. Many thanks.

[@FrankPersico]

I appreciate it.

[@Paul-wd1gd]

You’ve inspired many thanks

[@FrankPersico]

You are so welcome!

[@raven2059]

Thanks just what I needed. I've had one for the longest time but didn't use it. I will give it a try again. You have inspired me. :)

[@FrankPersico]

Wonderful! Go for it!

[@happytobehere1111]

excellent video!

[@FrankPersico]

Thank you very much!

[@davidbrandt6925]

Great job Frank I'm subbed!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for the sub! I appreciate it

[@perkins1439]

Man that sounds great

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much

[@epicgroove]

Brilliant

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much

[@BruceLande]

As a "fellow troubador", I've also been reticent in the use of my looper. Going to revisit and will name mine " George." Thanks. 😅😊

[@FrankPersico]

Ahhaha George

[@katz5434]

You’ve inspired me ❤

[@FrankPersico]

Love to hear it!

[@NormanBradley]

thank you, i have seen others use one live from superstar with elaborate live devices and set ups, as well as various level artists on tiktok or susch and your video, seemed to deliver exactly what u intended in my oppinion and also what i needed to see, came thru for me in your down to earth aproach and you also shared some viewpoints on a few peddles and that what very helpful too. Cool info

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much. More vids to come:):)

[@Mr666roger666]

Inspiring, thanks…putting this down now to go and plug in a looper….

[@FrankPersico]

Rock on!🤘

[@marshmadon6975]

Thanks for doing this! If you feel up to it, I’d love to see a lot more videos like this. Super helpful. 🙏

[@FrankPersico]

Sure thing!

[@Dobroz99]

Thanks for your ideas! Super. I fave an X2 gathering dust.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much. Time to dust it off and get loooping lol

[@AG-wg1sy]

Awesome video!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks AG

[@UURevival]

My fantasy is to loop Horse with No Name guitar strum and then vocally loop the 800 La La La Las and then make a pot of coffee on stage with the songs plays!

[@FrankPersico]

That’s hysterical. You definitely could do that with that song

[@RickSandersMusic]

That was literally the first song I looped for that reason ;). Sans the coffee.

[@jeffrowlette]

Comment of the year!!! 👍😃

[@guzzoofoz]

The best comment on the internet today. 🤣👍

[@SonicLandscape-eq7pl]

Venues are resistant to artist using loopers . My rc-20 is named Lou Purr . I use the rc-20 to mix vocal mic and multi-fx pedal into my Amp. If I ask an owner if it's cool to use my Looper they NEVER respond favorably . I'm certain they think I probably have Led Zeppelin preloaded . I never get pushback on using a delay though . I purchased the pedal to play multiple instruments live . It doesn't seem to be in the cards 🎴

[@sonothunder4774]

First looper video I've watched, I'm hooked on looping

[@FrankPersico]

Awesome. check out my playlist on “looping”. I have a few others and some song tutorials that implement looping as well. And there will be more to come. Cheers!

[@jeffrowlette]

Loopers are great for song writing too 👍

[@FrankPersico]

Very true indeed!

[@BrandochGarage]

Very nice

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much

[@Nummey11]

My man this is an incredibly helpful video…thanks for posting! I use my looper at gigs mainly to add solos or noodle over a progression a bit (I have a vid on my page) Hadn’t thought about stacking as you showed on free falling. Thanks for the inspiration 👍🏻

[@FrankPersico]

That’s great I’m glad u got some value out of it. I will check out your page!

[@johnmcelroy7726]

thanks im 69 and still live on the road at home ok with the looper bt your modest aproch helps me to take a go all the best

[@FrankPersico]

Great to hear! And thanks for commenting

[@johnsnow9232]

Excellent video

[@FrankPersico]

Thank you very much!

[@mritchea]

I got a Mooer X2 for Christmas, it has the stop button. I like the TC Ditto + which I also have, it will save 99 loops if you wish to save a loop.

[@FrankPersico]

Oh nice. Congrats. Hope you make some killer music with it!

[@CapoTripps]

Dude you're crushing it Setlists next please?

[@FrankPersico]

Absolutely .. I’m workin on it. Thanks so much

[@tomclark8802]

Frank, so helpful to me, as yet a non-looper, but with your great demo, I'm going to try it out! Thanks!!!

[@FrankPersico]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnsnow9232]

Very entertaining and enjoyable

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much

[@michaelsparks6084]

Very inspiring my brother!

[@FrankPersico]

So glad to hear that. All the best to ya!

[@briancassidy7510]

I remember a long time ago hearing about a unit called the boomerang. And I wanted to get one and use that with my band that I had at the time. Just never got the chance. Fast-forward now I have a helix. It has a looper in it, I haven’t really taken the time to master it. But it’s in the back of my mind to do so. After your video here, I’m very inspired to try some of your suggestions. Thank you very much for such a great video and something that most people I’ve even thought of doing or showing on KZbin!

[@FrankPersico]

Glad you enjoyed the vid. Good luck w the helix!

[@tonycoombes2281]

yess thanks ,,for doing this ,,just got loooper thanks for help

[@FrankPersico]

Enjoy!

[@GRBAquatics]

Very Cool, Thankyou. Awesome. I have a Lekato Loop Stage, Still Learning, but find then 'Circle of lights' very using for my Timing. Also have an RC1 but my Boss Board is not set up. But similarly I like the RC1 loop flow 'circle' to know where I am in the Loop. Great Video. All the Best. Cheers

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much.

[@seal-nowweretalking6753]

Brother Frank, thank you for taking the time. Very selfless and generous of you. I don’t do much looping myself but I’ve always been intrigued and I found this really helpful and informative. Seal- (the recording artist known as) ✌🏾&💜

[@FrankPersico]

What a nice comment. Thanks so much. Made my day

[@Jhossack11]

Good Stuff!

[@FrankPersico]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@EannaButler]

Great vid man. Sending onto my son... He's got the knack!

[@FrankPersico]

That is awesome! Let me know how he does

[@leighcecil3322]

Thanks great tips 🇦🇺👍.. have a quick Milky Bar/beer..in loop time 😁

[@FrankPersico]

Sounds great!

[@LoveIsWhoWeAre]

Great!!!!!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks enjoy

[@deniscrispin6865]

You are under rating yourself you are very proficient in what you do, you have inspired me greatly to try this. Very well done my friend great tutorial 10 star's

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much. I appreciate the kind words of support.

[@riffdigger2133]

Yes, one gets stuck in a rut so I totally agree that it can be indispensable. Loving your channel. Have the Boss RC-1 looper with the square foot pad that I Iike -albeit abit pricey, the Donner Triple Looper with a temperamental click switch, the Loopy Pro (software) for the iPad that is sound triggered and just yesterday purchased the Sonic Cake looper. A looper for every amplifier room in the house, I guess. Great to play back what you think may or may not be great. Learning and enjoyment. Thank you for the great review.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much. Oh wow I’m not familiar with that set up. Sounds interesting

[@nicholasrella6904]

This video pops up & im thinking "this guy looks familiar. Low & behold it's Frankie P from the OZP. Great to see you still doing your thing. Sending much love from OHB-Nick Rella

[@FrankPersico]

Hahaah hey what’s up man! Good to see u on here! Hope all is well

[@keylimewinesingersongwrite862]

I have a fishman mic in my acoustic. Sometimes on a song like " The Captain" by Kasey Chambers I'll only add a 4 beat " shakers " to my Boss DC-30 looper. It really enhances my finger picking. On a song like " No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley, I'll add a short rhythm, lead, drum beat, shakers, and then sing into the guitar," No Woman No Cry", . That sings background thru out the whole song while I sing. It works for me ! Great video!

[@FrankPersico]

Does the dc30 have built in drum patterns or is it a mic Input? Thats interesting

[@keylimewinesingersongwrite862]

It does have some beats. Effects, mic input, and a second channel to loop. Say a chorus instead of a verse. I don't use any of those, so I'm not a good info source for those features, I do like that it has two over size pedals for loop and stop. Easy for me to find. With the fishman mic I layer4or 5 tracks live and sing into the guitar as a background vocal with a song by JJ Grey & Mofro called "Lochloosa". It goes over real well in Florida. I also use it for my sound check the same way, with a little ditty I make up, then go out in the audience and ask someone how they like that guy singing. Most people see me create those loops and are amazed!! And with my guitar skills I need all the help I can get!!!! And Dude; I really appreciate your KZbin videos , Thanks Man !

[@reneroberts3555]

Great video! You’re really good!! I have a loop pedal but like you I quickly gave up on it. Like you said I don’t think I was ready for it yet. I wasn’t playing well enough yet. Not that I’m Eddie Van Halen now! I really don’t solo but I’d like to strum a song then finger pick the chords over the top of it. I think that’s a good place for me to start. Your video has inspired me to blow the dust off my pedal and give it another try. Thanks!!

[@FrankPersico]

That’s awesome. We need to remind ourselves to keep the fun in playing. I need to remind myself of this from time to time

[@bobo8741]

Love the rc 500

[@FrankPersico]

Sweet. I may pick one up

[@gavinmuir1170]

Thanks, Frank! I am inspired! I have a ditto X2 and lost interest. Now I'm excited!😆

[@FrankPersico]

That’s great!! Best of luck to u

[@RickSandersMusic]

Totally agree with you on the stop button. Having said that, as a user of the Ditto X4 (and I'm guessing the Ditto is similar) the double-click timing to stop is particularly awful. I used one of those boss one-pedal loopers and it was much more manageable as long as you hit one click on the "4-and", and one on the "1" to get a precise stop. If I try that on the Ditto, I get one eight note of overdubbing :P. Having said that, I primarily use the RC600 these days, and 100% agree a dedicated stop button is much easier to manage in a performance, but there is probably a place for a performance-grade one-button looper if you're starting out. It's just probably not the Ditto :). Great video either way.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for all the information. I (and I’m sure the rest of the community) appreciate it.

[@mjbatliner]

i have been fighting the looper mafia. i'm branded as the 'tradionalist' . but you are so similar to me, i have been reconsidering it, think i'm going to give it a whirl. thanks

[@FrankPersico]

Be careful. They will make you an offer you can’t refuse ;) lol good luck

[@meljohnson5579]

The Count...Awesome 😊

[@FrankPersico]

Hahaha right?!?

[@StuRickards]

Great point on the STOP button. I have a simple TC Electronic looper which is great for rehearsal but I am too wary of using it live.

[@FrankPersico]

I can understand why. I’ve been burned before lol

[@russr1338]

Frank, as a fellow New Yorker and guitar player I have been enjoying your content. I use a Boss RC-1 for home practice. I will loop a basic chord progression and will practice improvising over it. This video has inspired me to try playing songs with the looper. I would love to see a lesson on how you played some of the songs in this video. I got the progressions but the second layer will take some practice. Again, love the channel and all the best!

[@FrankPersico]

I will be making more vids showing my approach that should hopefully inspire some uses for ya! Thanks for the kind words

[@marycarmel2398]

Wow , things are mix different than he old days . Thanks for demo !

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for watching!

[@billregan1981]

Cheers to you for doing the Mr Brightside riff on an acoustic!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks cheers !

[@MustafaBaabad]

At the beginning, I almost leave the video because I found you talk too much, but as soon as I stayed longer, yes it is very worth it. Thank you very much for sharing your excellent experience and knowledge. Cheers from Indonesia.

[@FrankPersico]

I understand. Glad you stuck around

[@fredrodnick2881]

Bought a looper several years ago,it had no instructions, I used it a little and got frustrated. Thanks for the video to encourage me and tie the loose ends together.

[@FrankPersico]

Very welcome!

[@wokinibiz]

Great video brother. I have a Ditto but am now going to have to get an X4! I appreciate your in-depth explanation of each process using different songs too! I see you've received a gazillion comments, but if you come across this one I'm interested to learn which harmonizer you chose. Thanks in advance and thanks for ALL your great lessons. You're very much appreciated!!! 🤘

[@FrankPersico]

Glad to help! I don’t use a harmonizer. I do plan on experimenting with more pedals at my gigs for the sake of sharing my experience with it here on the channel.

[@mbanini6848]

INSPIRED !

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much

[@matthewcritchley1214]

Great video, id love to see a complete beginners video on looping.

[@FrankPersico]

Hi there. I did make one here is a link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goXWYqloitmAiacsi=1Mm_dLxmMi-KzJgW

[@JoeReblMusic]

Loop pedals are great- it adds a lot to a solo gig and it is great to see patrons turn and look at you like "what is going on there?" Advice I can give is try not to overuse- after awhile it can be a bit repetitive- choose certain songs NOT every song :) And also, don't take too long to set up the song. If the song is only a few minutes long but it takes you 5 minutes to record the tracks, folks will get tired of that as well. Other than that- loop away because it is fun!

[@FrankPersico]

Excellent advice. Thanks for sharing with us all

[@allengoyne]

The D minor groove you played reminded me of Jolene which is such a fantastic song by Dolly. I only wish I could pull that off. I really appreciate the knowledge you share.

[@FrankPersico]

Funny people always ask me to play Jolene and I always say I don’t know it. Maybe it’s time to work up a version of it

[@jeffwickermusic134]

Hey Frank, I’ve commented on this video before, but I consider this one of your very best videos and there’s a couple more things I’d like to mention….. You made the comment, “Having to resort to using a backing track”…. I just wanted to say that I thought that was indeed very funny, especially to me because I’ve used backing tracks a lot in the past. But you will not get any hate comments from me Brother, because I appreciate the humor and totally agree with you, because you speak the truth. I play guitar and sing at my church. I play along with the piano player on all of the congregational songs, and I do solo special Southern Gospel songs on my own. I used to use backing tracks when I sang a solo without playing my guitar at all. I’d only play guitar with the piano player along with the congregation. All that has changed! I just got to the point that as a guitarist, I needed to be up there singing and playing my guitar, because I feel that my guitar is an extension of who I am, of my personality, and an equal way of expressing myself along with my voice. The two work together as one! I probably haven’t used a backing track in over three years and have no desire to. As I become more and more proficient on the guitar, that is all I want to use. I love this video so much because it has made me wake up and smell the coffee, that I need to be using my RC-500 that I bought so many years ago! Your video is an inspiration to me to utilize this valuable tool to take my performance, and my guitar “playing” to the next level where it should be! Thank you Frank! 😎👍🎸

[@FrankPersico]

I like how you said “the two work together as one”. So true as a solo acoustic act. That guitar and whatever you can coax out of it… dynamics… diff playing styles.. tones… etc all in combination with how you sing make each more powerful together (guit/voice) than they are separately

[@erikgainesmusic4399]

Dude, its convicting listening to this video. I own an x4 and it lived on my pedal board for at least half a year but i never used it.... I need to woodshed with it seriously. Oh and I'm stealing your songs.

[@FrankPersico]

Hahaha steal away. Lol … that’s why I’m here. I did the same thing with the loop pedal. Stick around because I will share more ideas that use the loop pedal.

[@RayMurray-nq5oh]

Great video. I’ve been doing solo acoustic gigs for a while, and am in a bit of a rut. Been on the fence about a looper. I’m intimidated w/how to handle bridge/chorus and time building the song on stage. This might help me get off the fence.

[@FrankPersico]

Go for it!

[@andyharle4648]

Thank you ~ as a b’ginna, Ima appreciatin & absorbin all the tips ! 🎉

[@FrankPersico]

So glad!

[@UURevival]

I have the Fender Junior Go Amp so I bought the Fender loop peddle that goes with. I've not really used the amp yet much less the pedal.

[@FrankPersico]

Time to break it out and have some fun :)

[@PeteFolksinger]

Nice video. I have a Boss RC-2, and the double tap is off-putting. But I found out that you can augment it with a Boss FS-5U foot switch (there is a FS connection on the side). It serves as instant one tap stop, and also press and hold erases the track. I do like auto start, where the loop begins recording with first note/chord played. Can leave on auto mode, and if you tap while already playing it just starts immediately. I was having some problems with mine starting/stopping when I wanted. I learned that good regular maintenance is to periodically open it up and give the switches a shot of CRC contact cleaner. I have not advanced to going more than one track deep as yet. I use my loop live on a lot of songs, in the following ways: (1) Capture a chord sequence to play under a guitar lead or riff - When the Sun Goes Down, Play Me, Color My World, Hotel California, Peaceful Easy Feeling (Don't tell Don); (2) lay down a bass riff that runs thru song - Stand By Me. I use these techniques live every time. I do have one permanently saved loop track that is a rain stick that sounds like surf. I use it on Knee Deep, Bubbles Up, and Hula Girl at Heart.

[@FrankPersico]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to go in depth. It’s great for me as well as the other people in the community to learn

[@PeteFolksinger]

This discussion prompted me to explore going more than one loop deep. On Jimmy Buffet's "Tonight I Just Need my Guitar" I tried nesting up to 3 leads on top of the looped chords at the end of the song. Fun!

[@christophercampbell2951]

Thanks! You’ve inspired me to add this into my playing and gigs! As for a good beat during your solo performances, I use a Roland SPD-One. Check that out! Works great.

[@FrankPersico]

The best thing I could hear is that my video inspired someone. Thanks for the comment and all the best to you

[@wfqsfg]

I've got a Digitech Trio+ which has a drum and bass accompaniment. Funny story is I brought it with me one week to something I do every week with other musicians. We didn't have a drummer that day. You can turn the bass or drum off if you don't want it. I turned off the bass. One of the things we did was a 4 chord jam. I started it with recording a strum live to be able to finger pick over it. For some reason I got off on my timing when I stopped it and I think I might have been a half beat off or enough to make a difference. Many complaints from the other musicians. We were streaming on Facebook so I couldn't stop and start over. So we had to play with this odd transition every 4 measures. It was a little embarrassing. I also have that little Ditto. Loopers are a very useful tool.

[@FrankPersico]

I feel your pain. I have definitely had mishaps happen live with the loop pedal and it can be really embarrassing for sure.

[@DementedBeast]

thank you for this. I have been looking to start using the looping circuit on my Digitech rp1000 workstation. I got the looper control pedal and everything. I’m just not good at knowing where to start and how to build things up in order, etc.

[@FrankPersico]

I’m going to do more looping vids. There’s so many ways you can approach it…

[@colinfong7924]

Excellent delivery and playing. Can this work for a piano keyboard also?

[@FrankPersico]

It should. Give it a try and let us know for sure. Thanks for the kind words

[@PuraaneGaane]

Would love to see a video in the same lines but for more traditional style songs where there are verses, chorus, and maybe even a bridge.

[@FrankPersico]

I would love to do that one. That would need to be illustrated differently depending on what loop pedal you had and the feature set of that pedal. There’s many ways to go about it and it’s very dependent on the song structure itself and how you can utilize the features of your loop pedal to do it. Many ways to skin this cat! Lol

[@jayhall2081]

Great tips Frank. I want to show some of mine on KZbin as well. Can you describe what cameras and audio recording you are using for me?

[@FrankPersico]

At some point I will be doing some vids on the video aspect of this. But there is no special audio that I’m using. A Sony zv1 camera with rode video micro microphone