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Digitech Trio and a Ditto Looper doing surf
Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio 
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Posted on Jun 22 2015 08:01 PM
I just got the Trio and this was my first loop up. Great writing and practice tool. Just kinda doinking around and I didn't realize I was out of tune. Forget all that and check this thing out! —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Last edited: Jun 22, 2015 20:05:15 |
Joined: Sep 29, 2007 Posts: 500 Sacto, CA
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Posted on Jun 22 2015 11:49 PM
Looks like a fun piece of gear and I can see how it would be useful for jamming and writing purposes. My question is, is there any smooth way to stop it without an abrupt end? It could be fun as a one man performance tool if you could stop it and make it sound like a logical end to a song. Most of these things don't allow for that or at least make it difficult. In that case, while it is a great practice tool, using it in a live performance setting is not practical, unless I'm just not understanding how it works. |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Jun 23 2015 05:39 AM
You'd have to be really creative to use this in a live setting I think. There are no ending riffs in it. —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
Joined: Jun 15, 2015 Posts: 11 The Suburbs of North Central Texas
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Posted on Jun 23 2015 08:16 AM
"How cool is this?" Very cool! I told my dad about this, and he said that there are probably a lot of bassists and drummers that will really hate this. This pedal seems like a game changer. Were I still in the solo gigging biz, I'd use one at gigs. Even without gigging, I want one for the home gig. |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Jun 23 2015 01:34 PM
At under 200.00 US I think it's a great tool. For writing and doing quick demos for your bandmates just loop a few things, record it a simple way, and sent it out by email etc. Great for practicing lead runs in tempo, song construction and just all around fun! —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego 
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Posted on Jun 23 2015 02:19 PM
it looks like a great song writing tool, i probably should get one and review it for my podcast —http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Jun 23 2015 06:31 PM
Please do. I already emailed digitech to tell them what I would like to be able to update the pedal with. It has a usb. I'm hoping they can create updates for this. The more people giving suggestions the better! —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 650 Leesburg, VA
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Posted on Nov 20 2017 11:51 AM
Anybody try one of these Trio pedals out recently? Sweetwater is blowing them out at $50 a pop. —Sean |
Joined: Nov 14, 2011 Posts: 79 San Diego |
Posted on Nov 20 2017 01:04 PM
When introduced they were $180. People complained that they were limited because you couldn't record your rhythym or lead and play it back. So Digitech dutifully came out with a unit that combined the Trio with a looper which is now $270 to $300. I assume the original Trio has been discontinued and Sweetwater is unloading them. I bought one of the originals and as I feared the drums were kind of limited, but also the bass lines it came up with were way to complex for basic jamming. They came out with a patch which allowed for simpler bass lines but they were too simple for my taste. But for $50 it might be worth your while to see if you can make it work for you. Last edited: Nov 20, 2017 13:08:05 |
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Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 650 Leesburg, VA
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Posted on Nov 20 2017 01:16 PM
Hmmmmm. This basically sounds like what I've heard from other sources, and confirms what I've heard myself when listening to samples on YouTube. In particular, the bass always seemed to sound way more funky than anything I'd want to play along to. Thanks for the info. Survey says: I think I'll pass. —Sean |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Nov 20 2017 02:01 PM
I paid 180 when they first came out. At 50 bucks you can't beat the original format for messing around with. I use it mainly as a high tech metronome for keeping in shape between gigs. Set it faster than we typically play and go for 45-50 minutes straight. Takes your mind off the fact that it is practice. You can trigger a surf beat in the pop setting at the pattern in the 11:30 range on the dial. I've seen the new ones for 220.00 on sweetwater I think. Having the looper on board to sequence would be so nice! Badger just bought a $50 blowout and is digging it. —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
Joined: Apr 10, 2012 Posts: 27 NW Indiana
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Posted on Dec 07 2017 06:48 AM
I just received my Trio from Sweetwater a few days ago. At $50 it seemed a no-brainer. A lot of fun and much better than playing alone all the time, as I mostly do. I did put in the updated firmware before I even plugged a guitar into it. Been having a lot of fun with it. I also have a Ditto looper, have to try that now! —If only my playing skills were somewhat equal to my 50 plus years of experience playing guitar! Last edited: Dec 07, 2017 07:10:42 |
Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 819 Semass 
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Posted on Dec 07 2017 08:08 AM
I just stumbled into this and am blown away. Who knew we were living in such a modern age?! |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Dec 07 2017 08:32 AM
I always sound like such a dork on video. I use the combo to help writing. That loop helped write this song for the CD. —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Last edited: Dec 07, 2017 08:33:14 |
Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2136
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Posted on Dec 08 2017 04:53 PM
I just ordered one. I agree at $50, that was easy. |
Joined: Oct 19, 2011 Posts: 147
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Posted on Dec 08 2017 06:29 PM
Holy smokes! Ordered. —I want to hear Caravan with a drum solo. |
Joined: Oct 18, 2017 Posts: 92 Mobile, Alabama |
Posted on Dec 08 2017 09:48 PM
Just ordered mine....$49.95...seems like a heck of a deal |
Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin
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Posted on Dec 09 2017 08:16 AM
I snagged one recently when picking up my Strat neck from a repair; Dave's had a few left on a table for $50. Not as a play along tool (I agree the bass varies between the extremes of Neanderthal or "I really wanna be Stanley Clarke"), but the drums are way better than many drum loops because they actually sound like someone is HITTING the darn thing. When "teaching" it, really got me to focus on "leave ego at door, what is the RHYTHM this thing needs to know." Would never for $180 - at $50 a nice fun thing on the desk. Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
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