User Manual

20 PERFORM-VE User Manual
10. Performance Eects: Looper & Sample
The loops and samples you create on Perform-VE are not stored with any preset. Loops and samples persist between preset changes, although they will not be saved
when you turn o your Perform-VE.
Both performance eects are o (buttons unlit) when you power up Perform-VE. Recording a loop or sample will activate the relevant performance eect until you
disable it. A red button indicates recording is underway, while a green button indicates the eect is activated.
10.1 Looper
Looper: Workow
As shown above, pressing the loop corner button drives the LOOPER through its paces, with the kick, snare, HEADPHONE and TAP buttons making guest appearances.
The LOOPER states are as follows:
Aside from single presses of the loop, kick, snare, HEADPHONE and TAP buttons, the only other button actions to remember are the ‘double-tap’ the loop button to
pause the loop when recording and the ‘double-tap + hold’ the loop button to clear the current loop.
The performance eects – Looper and Sample – are not really eects for your voice, but are great
tools to enhance your performance. Both give plenty of opportunity for creative experimentation and
unorthodox songwriting.
The Looper acts as both a drum machine and an audio looper.
Typically, you will start by laying down a beat with the kick, snare and HEADPHONE (works as hi-hat)
buttons. Then you’ll record the audio loop on top of the beat.
Alternatively, you can record the audio loop rst and record the beat on top of it - the choice is up to you!
Unlit Looper o / loop cleared
Flashing red Armed for 1st loop recording
Solid red Recording in progress or loop is armed for either overdub/pause
Flashing green Loop paused
Solid green Loop playing