Tone Report Weekly Issue 63 | Page 10

I f you’ve never used a looper pedal before, you’re missing out. They can be a great practice tool, improving one’s timing and rhythm. Plus, they’re great for exploring creativity and are just plain fun. Over a decade ago, the revolutionary Line6 DL4 delay pedal included a 14-second looper, which for some was just enough to make a quick phrase. And with that, loopers began to evolve, offering more loop time, more features, and higher fidelity. Many of these dedicated looper pedals were larger, some fairly complicated, and most were not inexpensive. In the last couple of years, demand has increased for smaller, more affordable and easier-to-use looper pedals. 10 TONE TALK // Micro Looper Deathmatch