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Here are the top five best Loop Pedals.
The fifth product on our list is the TC Electronic Ditto X2.
TC Electronic's Ditto X2 is an intuitive loop pedal in a durable package.
It brings you the easy navigation of the original Ditto but with a few more bells and whistles.
The X2 pedal features not just one but two footswitches, which are labeled Loop and FX.
The Loop footswitch starts recording a loop with one tap.
It lets you capture audio for up to five minutes.
Tapping it a second time will instantly play what you just recorded back.
You can also create unlimited overdubs by switching between record and play.
If you record a portion you don't like, you can undo or redo your last overdub by holding
the loop footswitch down.
Next to the central knob, you'll find an FX switch that lets you toggle between three
onboard effects.
There's reverse, 1/2 speed, and stop effects which sound great on their own but can make
interesting sounds when combined.
The level knob is smack dab at the center of the Ditto X2.
It lets you control the volume of your current loop and the levels of your backing track.
As a bonus, this TC Electronics unit also comes with eight free backing tracks from
jamtrackcentral.com.
If you love the loop that you've created and want to save it for future gigs, you can connect
the pedal to your computer.
Overall, TC Electronic's Ditto X2 is a fantastic loop pedal that will wow you with every use.
The fourth product on our list is the Red Panda Tensor.
The Red Panda Tensor is a loop pedal packed with so much more.
At first glance, you'll see five knobs, two footswitches, and two small toggle switches.
These controls give you endless music production possibilities.
The Speed knob controls your track to slow it down or speed it up.
Next to it is the Time knob, which lets you stretch or compress your sound without shifting
your pitch.
There's also the Pitch knob, which allows you to adjust it from -2 octaves to +2 octaves.
The Blend knob is responsible for mixing your wet and dry signals.
Lastly is the Randmization knob, which creates a fun effect that varies depending on all
your other settings.
There's a hold footswitch mode that you can access using the toggle switch.
You can also use it to choose from overdub, record or next.
The other toggle switch lets you control the direction of the loop.
These are valuable features that'll help you create cool effects.
This pedal has plenty of character, great sound, and an intuitive interface.
If you're looking for a looper that gives you a lot of room for customization, the Red
Panda Tensor is an excellent buy.
The third product on our list is the Boss RC-500.
The Boss RC-500 is a powerful dual-track loop station.
The body is designed to angle towards you so you can see all the buttons and knobs easily.
You get three footswitches; the first records and plays your track, the second one stops
it, and the last one lets you switch between the tracks.
Each track has a dedicated volume slider, so you can get the perfect balance right off
the bat.
There's an LCD screen in the middle of the pedal.
The color-coding helps you keep track of which stage of the process you're currently at.
The track select footswitch also has an LED indicator that changes colors depending on
the track you're currently using.
There's also improved audio quality with the bit depth increase to 32.
The RC-500 boasts 57 rhythm backings with two variations each.
There's also a selection of 16 drum kits that will make any musician happy.
You get all of that, plus the onboard loop effects that'll let you play your track back
in different ways.
If you're looking for a loop pedal with exceptional sound quality and an intuitive hands-free
operation, the Boss RC-500 loop station is the perfect companion for you.
The second product on our list is the Line6 DL4.
The Line 6 DL4 is a classic and versatile looper with fantastic sound.
It boasts 15 delay models, which are accessible through the leftmost knob.
These effects cover a wide range of delays so you can find the perfect one for your music.
This looper processes in 24-bit true stereo, which keeps your left and right signals separate.
This also means that you could run two signal paths to different amps to achieve a broad
sound effect.
The onboard looper gives you 14 to 28 seconds of recording time.
You can play it back and dub over your track.
On the bottom of the unit, you'll find four footswitches.
The first three are programmable and allow you to customize it with different presets,
while the last switch is for tap tempo.
If you want extra control over the DL4, you can add an expression pedal.
Sound-wise, this looper sounds amazing.
The effects are flexible, making it perfect for any genre.
There's plenty of room to tweak the parameters to get the best effect.
If you're looking for a tried and tested looper, the Line6 DL4 fits the bill.
The first product on our list is the Boss RC-5.
The Boss RC-5 is a compact loop pedal that packs a punch.
The construction is solid with a lightweight body that weighs .9 pounds or 450 grams.
You won't have any trouble navigating the pedal with its large LCD.
It boasts multi-colored backlighting to help you keep track of your current mode.
Boss doesn't skimp on sound quality with the RC-5.
You get 32-bit audio, which means you can overdub to your heart's content and still
get clear sound without any distortion.
There are 99 memory slots for phrases and a whopping 13 hours of recording time.
This gives you plenty of room to experiment and take your music to the next level.
The RC-5 has a battery life of two hours and can be powered using the usual 9-volt power
supply.
On the sides of the case, you'll find the main input and outputs.
The left is home to two 6.3-millimeter jacks that act as a stereo output.
There's also a jack on the other side that lets you connect foot pedals or switches.
If you want to save your loop tracks for future use, you can connect the pedal to a PC or
Mac device using the USB port.
Finally, Boss gives you 57 unique patterns with two versions each.
The Boss RC-5 is everything you could want in a loop pedal within a compact body.
This is a unit that won't let you down.
And there you have it folks, the five Loop Pedals that got us excited this year.
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