Lehle D. Loop

[hearmytrain]

This was a product that has looked interesting to me for a while, but, because the instructions are somewhat ambiguous (German to English translation) I was never able to figure out if it would do what I wanted. The D. Loop is an effects loop switcher that can control two independent loops (A, B) and also has an assignable buffer. What I needed was a looper that would allow me to switch between loops and clean signal randomly. By this, I mean the flexibility to go from No effects (straight signal to amp) to Loop A or Loop B, or any path therein (i.e., A to B, B to A, A to Clean, B to Clean, Clean to A, Clean to B). I even called the US distributor to ask if this was do-able and he kinda, sorta said, well, probably not. (The ambiguity in the instructions arises from the mention of Loop A being serially connected to Loop B. Anyway, my eyes were glossing over. I decided to just take one home and see if I could figure it out. The short answer is yes! There is a couple of different modes that you can place this device into and one of them is programable. I was able to figure out, without too much trouble, how to make the D. Loop perform exactly how I wanted it to! Basically, I have two loops of effects, Loop A is my full-on lead tone consisting of an Xotic RC Boost driving an Xotic AC Boost. Loop B is my slightly brown rhythm/lead consisting of a Maxon SD-9 and, I also have placed the Boss TU2 tuner in this loop to get it out of the overall signal path. I programed loop A to utilize the buffer as well (a little more sparkle as a result). I have left my delay post D.Loop because I like tails on my delay and if the delays were in the loops, they would be cut off upon switching out of the loop. The build quality is top-notch and the switches are very cool, large--can't miss 'em type. The indicators are big and bright (color coded)! The switching is silent and there is no latency whilst doing so. I rewired the pedal board last night and then took it out to a jam. It worked flawlessly and I am extremely happy with it. Essentially, the D. Loop has allowed me to have three very different sounds via one amp, all accessed with three little buttons on the floor. No more tap-dancing on the effects! Everything is on and ready to go! Another cool thing is that there is no worry about loosing the program--once it is set, you can disconnect the power and it is retained.

[BB]

Lehle products certainly look first class. One of the few pedals I'd buy ( if i were a rich man! ) on looks alone! I've never read a bad review ( usually glowing ) on a Lehle product.

[Mik]

Thanks HMT, good info on a product I can use. I'd like to switch among 2 effects sets loops, and switch out of effects completely and go from guitar straight into amp.

Does this Lehle device also prevent ground loops?

Mik

[hearmytrain]

Does this Lehle device also prevent ground loops?

Mik[/quote]

my guess would be yes but i can't say with certainty...what i can say is that my setup is now super quiet...even though all but one of my fx is true-bypass, there are less connections with the D. Loop for the signal path when going straight into the amp, and, all the connections are high quality within the unit...seems to afford me the best of both worlds...

[Shawk Hater]

Originally Posted by Mik

Thanks HMT, good info on a product I can use. I'd like to switch among 2 effects sets loops, and switch out of effects completely and go from guitar straight into amp.

Does this Lehle device also prevent ground loops?

Mik

http://www.loop-master.com/catalog/p...products_id=51

I'm sure they can add a master bypass switch to that unit and still be WAY cheaper than the Lehle.

Looks like top quality components that go into those too.

[hearmytrain]

Mik[/quote]


http://www.loop-master.com/catalog/p...products_id=51

I'm sure they can add a master bypass switch to that unit and still be WAY cheaper than the Lehle.

Looks like top quality components that go into those too.[/quote]

I won't get into specifics (all of that is available on the manufacturers' sites), but these two products are WAY different animals...