tc electronic Ditto X4 Looper

Loopers have been a very hot item for a few years now: Thanks to the impressive YouTube performances of countless artists from all over the world, these devices have become something of a “must have” for guitarists and bassists. The ability to successively layer multiple tracks on top of one another opens up entirely new avenues for solo artists and those who aspire to be so. The only thing that can sometimes be a drag is the lack of intuitive operation, and that is precisely where TC Electronic’s Ditto X4 looper comes into its own. Despite the pedal’s significantly expanded functionality compared to the X2, the Danish company, which is famous for its innovations, has still reduced the pedal’s user interface to the essentials, thus eliminating any unnecessary obstacles standing in the way of artists’ creativity. The X4 boasts two independent loops that can be used separately or in sync with each other, and the “X” in its name represents the pedal’s range of integrated effects, which provide an additional source of inspiration.

Loopers are generally associated with players who superimpose several tracks on top of one another to create complex, multi-layered musical pieces – impressive and inspiring examples of which are on display on video platforms like YouTube. But loopers can do a lot more: Among other things, they can be a helpful tool in your day-to-day practice routine and make certain other auxiliary devices obsolete. For example, a looper can be used to record a short, percussive guitar or bass loop that serves as a metronome or drum machine. Chord sequences can also be looped in order to provide the necessary harmonic context for getting to grips with note theory or for improvising. These are just some of the many ways in which a looper can help players to practise more easily and more effectively.