Object Worship Boomerang III Phrase Sampler
Dec 5, 2025
Explore the world of loopers as Andy dives into his beloved Boomerang III Phrase Sampler. Discover the magic of stereo looping and its place in your setup. They tackle the quirks of loop seams, MIDI clock syncing, and the unique features of the Boomerang. Enjoy listener insights on unusual loopers like the Cocoquantus, along with practical live looping stories. The conversation also touches on the balance between destructive and non-destructive processing, sparking creative ideas for all musicians.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Why Andy Chose The Boomerang
- Andy bought a Boomerang Phrase Sampler years ago for its full stereo looping and three asynchronous tracks.
- He used it as an end-of-chain multitrack recorder to capture finished stereo textures and layer on top live.
Accepting Loop Tradeoffs
- The Boomerang trades some sonic cleanliness at loop points for features like long storage and asynchronous tracks.
- Andy accepts occasional loop click artifacts by recording longer or sparse loops to mask discontinuities.
Use Clock Sync For Tight Live Timing
- Use MIDI clock sync when playing to a click so loop actions align with the song tempo.
- Press record/stop slightly before the beat so the looper triggers on the next bar and stays locked to Ableton or click tracks.