Rp355 vs JAMMAN
Are the Rp355 and JAMMAN similar, or fundamentally different products?
Does the JAMMAN do everything the 355 does and more?
I am looking to make my first loop/pedal purchase. No live recording, just want to be able to
1-record loops including overdubbing, and control playback via the pedals
2-play back some built in drum/bass backing tracks
3-save loops ( on the unit or on a computer)
4-play more than one loop at a time
Does JAMMAN do all this?
Does the JAMMAN do everything the 355 does and more?
I am looking to make my first loop/pedal purchase. No live recording, just want to be able to
1-record loops including overdubbing, and control playback via the pedals
2-play back some built in drum/bass backing tracks
3-save loops ( on the unit or on a computer)
4-play more than one loop at a time
Does JAMMAN do all this?
Comments
I don't know about the 355. AS for the Jamman:
1. yes
2. You would have to load the drum and bass backing tracks onto the Jamman, they are not built-in, but then, yes
3. Yes - you can transfer your loop from the Jamman's storage card to the computer.
4. No - it only plays one loop at a time.
Jamman is a looper. RP355 is a guitar effects pedal. So yes, they are fundamentally different.
Gonna buy something soon, just want to make sure I am getting a sutiable one for my use, so I do appracaite the input here.
I guess what I am ideally looking for is a way to have foot pedal control of
-my own loops (whether on the fly or previously created) -preset drums/baselines -guitar effects [/list:u] Perhaps its not possible to find it all in one unit. And I do have an amp and a computer (and a yamaha keyboard), so I am thinking it should be able to get away with one of theseeffect/looper units.... I think its the JamMan.. Let me ask this (hopefuly some is patinent enough to give this a shot!):
1) On the RP processor series , which cant save loops:a) can I save/export a 20 sec RP recorded loop to a computer?? I assume YES, via the USB connection to a pc. b) can I load/import a 20 sec RP recorded loop from the computer to the RP?? – I assume NO. . This would mean I woud no pedal control over pre-recorded loop/backing tracks. [/list:u]
2) On the JAMMER looper, which has no effects,a) The web site says \"Load up the JamMan with bass lines, drums, \" So I gather it can indeed 'play' effects. even if it cant generate them....and that 10 sample factory loops that have bass and drum lines are available out of the box correct? b) To increase that library beyond 10, is there 3rd party software or sites that have pre-loaded effects or the ability to create effects?? c) I undertand that loops can only be imported as long as they are mono wav files. So does one have to convert stereo to mono before importing?
UPDATE: UPON REVIEW OF OTHER POSTS, YES.d) How are the effects loaded? Simple USB drag and drop connection via PC? UPDATE: UPON REVIEW OF OTHER POSTS, YES. Ref: http://www.guitarworkstation.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9695
e) I was told that one can record any audio source \"directly\" into the jamman via the instrument/mic/auxillary inputs. How is it controlled (given there is no software that comes with JamMan.
f) I have a Yamaha PSR 640 keyboard, with built-in drum/bass lines. and audio outputs (which I can record with Garage band). This would make ideal tracks to have available on the JamMan. I gather this is doable per (d) or (e) above - correct??
g) The JamMan has no effects, but most amp of course do ( (mine is a Roland Cube 20X)….but are these effects still available to me? ? That is, if the setup is GUITAR > PROCESSER/LOOPER > AMP, doesn’t that mean I could NOT record a loop with a Rollnd effect?[/list:u]
Many thanks..
A - I have no idaea what's on the factory loops. I know I didn't keep them very long.
B - You can find tons of loops out there. some are commerical products on loops disc, some are free. You will need to run them into some kind of recording program and same them as mono wav files to use on the JamMan, as described in one of my earlier posts.
E - Yes you can. How is it controlled? the JamMan has a record/play switch. Start record, play your loop, stop recording. The \"sotware\" is hard wired into the JamMan. Just think of it as an old tape recording machine - no software needed.
F- Ah, good, a Mac man. Yes. just make sure you save as mono wav files. Logic express is great for this.
G - You're going to have to be a little adventurous here. Your amp has a record out and an aux in. Set it up this way Guitar>AMP>JamMan, via record out>AMp, via aux in (looks like you'll need a 1/4 to 1/8 cable).
Consider a lower end RP model (if money is an issue) to run as effects in front of the JamMan. Then you can go Guitar>RP>JamMan>Amp, and it will all make sense.
philflood, many thanks for the clear responses. The idea of a lower end (or higher) RP model is actually quite appealing. The more I think of it, the more I like it as that way I can avoid any need for switching modes,and simply always have the Guitar>RP>JamMan>Amp config in place.
My current poor-mans (and pedal free) guitar setup is per reference below, so introducing the RP>JamMan between the Guitar and AMP is quite clean.
REVISED:
Ref: http://www.box.net/shared/59evkuui3x
I know it's a bit out of date, but have you considered GNX4?