Stereo loop recorder with 24 minutes recording time, including power supply
The
Electro Harmonix 1440 Stereo Looper
from Mike Matthews' New York effects company is a compact but powerful
loop recorder
that leaves nothing to be desired. This Looper not only offers
up to 24 minutes of recording
time
in
uncompressed
quality, but also
20 memory slots
for storing song ideas and fragments. The
One-Shot function
allows the current loop to be played back once, whereas
Octave
and
Reverse
effects support creativity. The Electro Harmonix 1440 Stereo Looper can also be synchronized with drum computers or other equipment via
MIDI clock
. Last but not least, the EHX 1440 Stereo Looper provides a
USB port
for importing or exporting loops via the free
1440 Loop Manager software
.
The
Electro Harmonix 1440 Stereo Looper
at a glance:
Stereo loop recorder
24 minutes (1440 seconds) recording time
AD/DA conversion with 24-bit and 44.1 kHz
20 memory slots for loops
Unlimited overdubs
Undo/Redo function
One-shot playback for one-time loop playback
Adjustable loop fadeout time
Reverse and Octave FX
Programmable looping order (REC/PLAY/DUB or REC/DUB/PLAY)
Loop synchronization via MIDI clock
controls for level, tempo, overdub
Mode encoder
Buttons for Reverse, Octave, 1-Shot and external clock
Four-digit display
Two foot switches
Stereo inputs and outputs
USB port for import and export of loops using the free Electro Harmonix 1440 Loop Manager software
Connection for optionally available foot switch
Metal enclosure
Power supply unit included
Watch this official video on the Electro Harmonix 1440 Stereo Looper:
Craftsmanship: The usual EHX tank-like build quality, but the small illuminated buttons feel flimsy and unstable. This is a downgrade from the larger illuminated buttons found in the other EHX loopers. The display screen and the push encoder feel solid and good quality.
Sound: Sound is excellent.
Operation: Basic looping is great, you just need to get used to the overdub triggering on switch release. MIDI sync works, but it needs some work. Some combinations of settings work perfectly. Some cause sound glitches. Record start on the first measure only is unwieldy, especially when closing loops. The effects are great but the way they work seems counter-intuitive to me.
Features: As far as I know, 1440's combination of features is unique. Some of the main selling points for me were MIDI sync, loop decay and the ability to store loops - no other looper can do all three in this price range, you need to spend over double the money if you want all that in one device (even the new BOSS loopers don't have decay function). There are of course more features than that, including an app for easy file transfer to and from your PC. If it had a rhythm option it would be great, but I don't think EHX ever did that in any of their loopers.
Price/Performance: As said already, if you want this specific feature set there is nothing else anywhere near this price. If you don't care about this exact combination of features it is still a good price for a looper that goes beyond the basics.
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