Electro-Harmonix 22500 Multi-Track Recording Looper Pedal

I use this product to create rhythm guitar parts and bass lines, along with included drum loops, to play my lead guitar over. I play mostly in my home studio. This 22500 looper has everything you need to create studio quality, multi-layered loops. It also has the ability to control the playback tempo without changing the pitch, which can be handy for use as a phrase trainer (to learn other people's riffs, etc.) The Loop 1 and Loop 2 buttons provide a number of different function, determined by how you press them (1 click to record initial track, 2 quick clicks to stop play or record, hold down to undo). A little tricky to master, but it works like a champ. It has an assortment of drum rhythms that you can choose for your click beats. I love the pedal, but I just ordered the EHX 95000 looper because it has 6 tracks (or 3 stereo tracks, which is what I use). I am interested in separating my tracks (then mixing them down when satisfied) instead of overdubbing them all on the two loops of the 22500. You can play back Loop 1 and Loop 2 sequentially (Loop 1 then Loop 2, repeat) or simultaneously. My only concern with the 22500 is that, since the Loop 1 and Loop 2 buttons are used for so many things, it is easy for your feet to get a little spastic and accidentally delete more than you want when overdubbing. The buttons are close together, so it is easy for a big-footed person such as myself to hit the wrong buttons, tap too many times, etc. But I am going to keep the 22500 pedal. It is rock solid, a reliable looping partner and easy to operate once you figure out the tools and instructions. The BPM is controlled by a dial and has a screen readout - very easy to read and set accurately. Recorded sounds are identical to the input music - even the most sparkly Strat tones - ultra clean and true to the original. I highly recommend this pedal!!

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The only problem was the power supply started bugging out! Not sure now! If it continues I'll send it in for repairs! Once I established the method for synchronizing the tempos on the loops it worked perfectly! Yea the instructions were pretty straight forward and easy to read and apply to the pedal! I got 5 layers deep on some ideas I've had for a long time! Thumbs up!

Have had this pedal for about 1 year and it has worked flawlessly. Takes a while to figure it out but it is very powerful once you do. (Watch online videos.) I especially like the sequential loop capability. You can change loops during a song with no delay which makes it more useful compared to most others for my needs. The only downside is that the foot switches are not very far apart so I have to wear narrow shoes and be careful not to hit two at once, but that is a design consideration to keep the pedal small.

when I first powered this looper up everything seemed to work ok. Once a loop was recorded the amber light came on to tell you this bank # had data on it. I was able to overdub a second guitar part with no problem. The second day I used it , the red recording light came on, but it would not record or play back. No amber light came on and no sound would play back. I checked to see if the input level was high enough and it was, but still would not record. I loved the cosmetic design of the unit, but what good is that if it malfunctions? Also "a" and "b" banks would not display on the screen but the bank #s would display. Overall I was very disappointed that something brand new would have so many problems. I returned it to guitar center where they apologised for my experience.