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The same features as on the Ultra (with stack and reverse) but with 60 seconds loop time. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35931-axe-ii-looper-functionality.html#post489541 Source]
 
The same features as on the Ultra (with stack and reverse) but with 60 seconds loop time. [http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii/35931-axe-ii-looper-functionality.html#post489541 Source]
  
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This is an Ultra-only mode of the Delay block. It has 16 seconds of delay (recording) time. Go to I/O > Ctrl to assign the looper controls (such as Play and Record) to switches on your MIDI foot controller. Use a latching switch for Play/Stop and momentary switches for Record, Stack and Play Once. The loop buffer will be erased upon presets switches, unless Spillover is enabled. If the preset you're switching to also has a Delay in loop mode, you can continue to control the looper.
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It's a simple looper. No quantization, no half speed etc.
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Tip: use the Looper when dialing in sounds. Place it before before the Amp block, and record a "unamped" guitar tone. Now keep playing it back while adjusting amp settings. You'll hear the differences in real time. Alternatively, use it to compare two sounds. Place it after the Amp block and record. Start tweaking. When you want to hear the original tone, play back the sample.
  
 
[[category:Effect blocks]]
 
[[category:Effect blocks]]

Revision as of 19:24, 26 June 2011

Blocks: 1. It's a dedicated block (instead of a Delay mode as on the Standard/Ultra).

The same features as on the Ultra (with stack and reverse) but with 60 seconds loop time. Source

This is an Ultra-only mode of the Delay block. It has 16 seconds of delay (recording) time. Go to I/O > Ctrl to assign the looper controls (such as Play and Record) to switches on your MIDI foot controller. Use a latching switch for Play/Stop and momentary switches for Record, Stack and Play Once. The loop buffer will be erased upon presets switches, unless Spillover is enabled. If the preset you're switching to also has a Delay in loop mode, you can continue to control the looper. It's a simple looper. No quantization, no half speed etc. Tip: use the Looper when dialing in sounds. Place it before before the Amp block, and record a "unamped" guitar tone. Now keep playing it back while adjusting amp settings. You'll hear the differences in real time. Alternatively, use it to compare two sounds. Place it after the Amp block and record. Start tweaking. When you want to hear the original tone, play back the sample.