This looper setup, provides as many channels as you need and is fully controllable via midi controllers, midi keyboards, PC commands etc. It has more flexibility and options than any looper pedal you might find in the market! It can be used by guitarists (foot controlled) and vocalists (hand controlled). The audio quality is high resolution 48kHz 24 Bit. You can use Koala Sampler as your drum machine, with which you can create beats on the fly (also able to map with midi controller), or have pre-set drum patterns.
Below is the gear that you will need.
1. iPad
iPad 2021 9th Gen $300 or iPad 2017 5th Gen $100
2. Looper App / Drum Machine
Looper Pro $30
Koala Sampler $5
3. Audio Interface
GO TWIN $139 (2 channels – works with Android, iPhone, PC, Mac)
4. Midi Controller
Midi Captain by Paint Audio $130 (+ Nektar NXP $20)
5. Downloads
Loopy Pro Project (Loopy Pro project template as well as midi profile)
Koala Song (Koala song includes drum sounds & sample rhythms)
Free Wave Samples (More drum audio samples the can be used with Koala, available for free download)
Printouts for the Behringer controller: Loopy Pro, Koala, Ableton Looper
For Singer/Songwriters, to livestream on Instagram from your computer watch this tutorial (free service) or this one (paid service, more features). To multistream (livestreaming on more than one social media services) for free watch here. If you do not have a webcam and you would like to use your phone with your PC/Mac as a webcam, watch here (up to 4K quality!).
Below is the equipment you can use to stream and perform live on social media, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, BIGO LIVE, Tik Tok etc using your mobile device or computer.
1. Audio Interface
Mackie ProFX6v3+ (this can also be used for looping)
2. Adapters
Apple USB-C to USB (will also work on Android)
Apple Lightning Port to USB
3. Microphone
Mackie EM-99B or a Shure SM58 Bundle $120 (The classic vocal mic with stand and cable)
4. Microphone Stand $25 (not needed if you get a bundle)
5. Ring Light & Phone Mount $35
UPDATES:
11/23/2022: Currently the most affordable multi-stream option is XSplit. Optional lifetime license available.
06/22/2024: Hardware list & links updated.
Don’t hesitate to reach out via email for any questions or concerns. Enjoy!
