What are Loops?

Loops are backing tracks played along with a band to a metronome that cover parts that the band on stage cannot.  These loops normally include electronic synth sounds, string arrangements, electronic drum sounds.  Loops are usually created in Propellerhead Reason or Ableton Live (my loops are created in Reason).  Loops can then be played through a laptop on stage through Ableton Live or through iTunes.  They can even be played back by an iPod.

My Gear:

Recording and Programming Gear:

• 15″ Macbook Pro
• Mbox 2 Mini
• ProTools 8 LE
• Propellerhead Reason 6.5
• Ableton Live
• M-Audio Oxygen 49 Keyboard
• M-Audio AV 40 Monitors
• Alesis Control Pad

Guitar Gear:

• Martin DCX1E Acoustic Guitar
• Fender Nashville Deluxe Series Telecaster
• Epiphone Les Paul 100
• Boss ME-70 Pedal
• Fender 25R Frontman Series Amp
• Ibanez SR Premium 1405E Bass Guitar

Drums:

• Ludwig Accent Combo Set
• Pearl Limited Edition Artisan Snare
• 18″ Zildian A-Custom Crash
• Sabian B8 Cymbals