THE BEST SPARK LOOPER PEDAL - Xsonic ULooper - deep dive - good, bad, ugly

[@leftbasis]

I’m glad you mentioned that ‘click’ latency when you overdub with the Spark Looper. I usually overdub some percussion to hide it - haha. Musicians, don’t second guess your timing! Hopefully Spark gets this resolved NOW-ish. 😅

[@AngusNB]

You've told me more in the first 90 seconds than Xsonic did. I asked what the 1/4" input was for and they answered a question I didn't ask. 😆

[@FatboiT]

Really REALLY enjoyed the deep dive into this pedal. BUT I would have 🎤 up your spark mini. Js.

[@DanielNourry-hd8sz]

Great video. WHere can I find the description for the SPark 40's that aren't compatible with the ULooper?

[@YourGearSucks]

With the new firmware update, apparently it fixes the issue with the really early model spark 40s. So you should be good.

[@DanielNourry-hd8sz]

@@YourGearSucks Awesome. Thanks man. Mine arrives any day now

[@YourGearSucks]

@@DanielNourry-hd8sz fantastic!

[@MarkPaul-v9u]

@@YourGearSucks I'll trade you a brand new perfect condition airstep lite, I'll trade you for the looper?

[@MarkPaul-v9u]

Sorry I didn't see you were getting a control x

[@thefix-itguyreviewer8151]

Does it have undo, redo functions?

[@YourGearSucks]

@@thefix-itguyreviewer8151 you can clear it, but no undo and redo as of when this video went up. I haven't checked firmware updates since summer so it very well could have got that functionality in the time since.

[@MarkPaul-v9u]

Can you use the spark link wireless instead of the one your using?

[@YourGearSucks]

I'm sure you could. From what I've seen it's just a more expensive nicer looking version of the one I use.

[@MarkPaul-v9u]

@@YourGearSucks sweet thx!

[@MarkPaul-v9u]

@@YourGearSucks I have the control x, how would I use an expression pedal with a spark link? Buy another set of link?

[@YourGearSucks]

@@MarkPaul-v9u the spark link can be used to transmit mono audio from one source to one destination. On my wireless unit you can switch between 5 channels of transmission. Unclear if sure you can do that with the link but I don't think they would have overlooked more than one being used in a room. As for the control x and an expression pedal not sure how that works together. But the expression input on the ULooper has not yet been activated. It's for a future firmware update.

[@MarkPaul-v9u]

Nope

[@thefix-itguyreviewer8151]

So it's basically not battery-powered. You still have to plug it in so that defeats the purpose of portability when you have the live or the edge from Arc

[@YourGearSucks]

@@thefix-itguyreviewer8151 yep. But the fact that it's usb powered expands it's portability options notibly. I got a small USB battery pack and it powers it perfect.

[@tierischguttennisspielen7766]

Super🔥👍!

[@davidschnittman7954]

Is UNDO available for your second overdub? Or can you only erase the entire loop and start over. Every time? Every other video review either completely avoids talking about this or waits until the video is over halfway over and doesn’t mention the GLARING PROBLEM WITH THIS LOOPER. I’ve watched 5 videos so far reviewers are not addressing the question. This guy gets way into the video and just says something about “reading the manual to learn about the details”. Sometimes of you guys say “waiting for an update” re the lack of basic looper functions expected with literally every looper on the market. Except for this one. This one doesn’t have it. It won’t undo dubs. But there might be an update. Every one of these reviews follows the same exact outline with in,y the most minor of differences. I think that they, the reviewers are being instructed in some way to just not mention missing UNDO function and/or to pretend it’s not deal breaking issue for many of us. It’s almost a complete failure as a functional looper. I’m saying it’s a total fail as a looper other than for the most casual musician who just doesn’t realize the incomprehensibility lack of UNDO of overdubs. I’m actually upset about this as a teacher and a repeat customer. Spark should be talking about this.

[@YourGearSucks]

@@davidschnittman7954 the over dubbing functionality is indeed an issue. It has a latency that makes it almost unusable and also you have to clear everything to start over. No undo on the overdubs. It's a looper designed to be an fx send and return more than a looper as an aftermarket special product. So if you need basic loop functionality and be able to change presets and have your amp as a stage monitor while still sending an out to Pa this is the unit for you. If you want more than basic loop functions then maybe it's not. Or at least wait until firmware updates.

[@davidschnittman7954]

@@YourGearSucks you are precisely correct. They should be offering this as a line out device with out even mentioning the looper other than it has a one that is not properly functional but may eventually be ok if updated. The fact that every single review that I’ve seen follows the same script in terms of not “going there” about the dreadful looper function tells me that every reviewer is sponsored and they are being coached to LIE by OMISSION so that some of US will be suckered into buying this only to be disappointed by the crap looper. #positivegrid and #soarkamp ARE going to lose a lot of customer loyalty from people who are PAYING attention. Btw I own 2 spark amps and a spark foot switch and I angry about this because I’ve been itching for a looper solution for years. This is not it.

[@YourGearSucks]

@@davidschnittman7954 I don't think they are being coached but I understand the annoyance and lack of clarity in a lot of videos. I think it's pretty awesome to have a looper that works specifically with the spark preset switching and can be powered with usb. Those were the selling points for me. Prior to that I used a ditto looper and a circle looper. In all the spark user groups there were lots of mods and DIY attempts at getting looping to work innately with the spark. So it's been a desire for a while among its user base. Given this is a pretty slick and affordable option I'd say it's a good purchase for most. It should also be said that the latency apparently isn't an issue with the Spark Live due to its advanced audio processor. So that's a plus worth considering.

[@davidschnittman7954]

@@YourGearSucks I can't disagree that for some this will be fine. But for those of us who have been on the edge of our seats dreaming about looping with our spark these reviews amount to deceptive advertising. I think it's a great idea that wasn't ready for market as a looper. I am thinking of all of the people who bought this clunker without even imagining that this HYPED UP new looper wouldn’t allow undo? Instead we get rave reviews! Is it really plausible that every single one didn’t think that lacking undo for overdub wasn’t really important enough to talk about it. And as I said before I've watched about every single review and they are all the same on this. I mean if you were reviewing this device would you have glossed over or avoided it entirely? I don't think so. Now, again that doesn't mean it's not worth it as-is for some people and for them I'm very happy. But for the poor suckers who just pulled the trigger after seeing these early reviews, they are likely very disappointed. In any case I appreciate you're talking to me about this and hopefully the update we're all hoping for will come.

[@dananthony6258]

If your reading would help if you sub. I love the spark gear and he really gives a lot of info that’s helpful.