Bastl Instruments Midilooper
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Bastl Instruments
Midilooper
Product Info
Article Number:
563008
Brand:
Bastl Instruments
Model:
Midilooper
Category:
Hardware Sequencers and Arrangers
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Midilooper is a beautifully designed, hands-on MIDI looper that's perfect for experimental musicians, live performers, and anyone wanting to create evolving soundscapes. It’s a real step up from basic loopers, allowing for intricate sequences and dynamic changes, but be prepared to invest some time mastering its workflow.
Product Description
- Bastl Instruments Midilooper
- 3-Channel MIDI Looper
- With more than 256 bars of recording time for notes and MIDI-CC
- Quantisation during recording
- Overdub / overwrite and undo/redo functions
- Editable parameters per loop: Transpose
- octave
- length
- quantisation
- shuffle
- stretch
- velocity
- Tap tempo
- Memory for 12 patterns (each with 3 loops)
- CV inputs for velocity and transpose as well as retrigger input: 3.5 mm jack
- Clock and reset inputs: 3.5 mm jack
- Metronome output: 3.5 mm jack
- MIDI in and 2 x MIDI out (5-pin DIN)
- Power supply via Micro USB port (power supply not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 125 x 80 x 35 mm
PROS
- • Excellent real-time looping capabilities for complex MIDI patterns.
- • Bastl's signature robust build quality; feels solid and reliable.
- • Flexible parameter editing per loop allows for dynamic performance.
- • CV inputs expand creative possibilities beyond purely MIDI control.
CONS
- • Micro USB power is a bit outdated; a USB-C would be preferable.
- • Limited memory for patterns might frustrate users needing many loops.
- • Steep learning curve for complex sequencing workflows.
Product Video
Key Features
Tracks
3
Steps
256 bars (per channel)
MIDI
MIDI In, 2x MIDI Outs (5-pin DIN)
CV/Gate
CV inputs for velocity & transpose, Retrigger input
Connections
3.5mm jacks for CV, retrigger, clock, reset, metronome
Weight
Approximately 400g (estimated based on similar Bastl products)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quantisation is adjustable, allowing for subtle or more pronounced timing correction – it’s not a simple snap-to-grid, but rather a tool for shaping the feel.
It excels at both; the CV inputs allow you to control external synths’ parameters, while the MIDI capabilities handle sequencing and triggering within a MIDI environment.
The interface is tactile and inspiring, but the depth of functionality means you'll want the manual handy initially to fully understand all the editing options.
