Looper recommendations

[Adelbatross]

I've been on an off with using loopers but I'm keen to really start using one more. I currently have the Ditto which is ok and good as an intro looper, but I find the one switch has its drawbacks. I want something that makes it easier to run multiple loops and that can switch off loops quick and easy. Mainly something that if I got good enough using could be put into a live setting, which can be tricky with a one switch looper. So thinking about going to:

Boss RC30
Line 6 DL4
Ditto X2

I've seen heaps of boards that have the Timeline, but realistically I don't need all that functionality, especially considering the cost and the real estate it would take up on my board. Between the El Capistan and Black Fountain I get what I need delay wise, but then again when can you ever have too many delays right? Same thing with the Eventide stuff.

I'm leaning towards the RC30. There's one here that's a good price and seems to have what I need - 2 switches for multiple loops, plus outs for mic, drums, and aux. Any feedback on the RC30? Kind of hard to beat the DL4 I suppose, seen it in action just no good deals that I've found for it at the moment.

[sonidero]

If you have an El maybe get a Flashback to use for delay and the Cap to loop or the other way around...

[t-rey]

Glad this thread popped up, I've been wanting to try a looper recently. I'll be watching this thread. From the shadows

[Strange Tales]

If you want to do multiple loops why not the Boomerang Phrase Sampler? Honestly that seems like the best looper on the market for heavy duty, multiple loop needs.

[Ev_O)))]

I just picked up a cheap DL4 and man oh man, if line 6 ever got anything correct, it was this sucker.

[resincum]

RC30. loop FX are rad and being able to load your loops into your computer via usb is so awesome. you can also drop .wavs into it and use it as a sampler

[tremolo3]

For "live looping" the DL4 and the Timefactor are hard to beat IMO.

[echodeluxe]

i love the dl4, i just with it had more tiiiiiiiiime. 16 seconds is usually enough but sometimes i need a tad more.

im only using mine for writing at this point, i dont loop live.

[El Chivo]

The DL4 has been pretty much the only constant on my board. The Alter Ego v.2 has looping capabilities, but honestly it's too much of a pain in the ass.

[TundraSludge]

I'll confess I haven't tried very many loopers, as my only previous experience with looping was using a TC Flashback, which was quite limited, but I got an RC30 and I love it. Pretty much use it all the time. The two independent tracks are really nice. I think the main thing is whether or not you care for Boss footswitches. Personally, I find them much easier to hit than the regular tiny switches, but some people reaaaalllly don't like 'em.

[Muse FTW]

Infinity Looper (Pigtronix) is really powerful. I don't have one anymore but it's really solid. Lots of options and functionality.

[fever606]

being able to load your loops into your computer via usb is so awesome. you can also drop .wavs into it and use it as a sampler

Ditto X2 does this as well...

[frigid midget]

Kinda depends where your priorities lie impo...

DL4: Awesome bang for the buck, but overkill if you don't need another full blown delay that takes up a lot of board space. The looper is rad, and easy to use and all that...But you can't store/save loops or hook the pedal up to your computer or anything.

I'm personally gassing fot a ditto x2, cause it's not as limited as the regular ditto, and it's supposedly easier to use than the boss rc-3.

Can the RC-30 do half/double speed and backward loops though? If so: Want

[Strange Tales]

The RC-30 does not do reverse loops which is incredibly disappointing to me and the only reason I'm still using a Ditto X2.

[lordgalvar]

Seems like they are going for 275 or thereabouts? Might be something to look into