The Electro-Harmonix 2880 offers the familiar control setup of a multitrack digital recorder while adding flexible looping capabilities and track manipulation control. Multiple loops, in stereo and mono, can be pitch shifted, reversed and manipulated on four recording tracks. These four tracks can then be moved to two mixdown tracks, freeing them up to be reused. Flexible punch in/out is available on any recording track, allowing the musician to achieve "Looper Perfection" with the 2880.
The 2880’s non-compressed audio utilizes a 44.1 k 16 bit CD fidelity while providing audio storage of 480 seconds for each of the six available tracks when using a 256 megabyte card (expandable to 2 gigabytes). With external in/out midi clocking, it also provides automatic format conversion to Mac or PC via USB.
Complex multitrack loops may be created and overlaid in a performance situation with ease. With more tracks, more control and more power, the 2880 is Looping Heaven.
Audio Samples:
- Neptune 520 KB · MP3 Reverse loops present swimming textures reminiscent of the ocean depths.
- Life In Reverse2 566 KB · MP3 Hog textures with Harmonic emphasis reversed with metallic harmonic accents.
- Twisted fringe2 365 KB · MP3 Reversed and sped up tracks present an almost Carnival Harry Partch plus 60’s old time computer romp.
- On the Plains long 1 MB · MP3 A Landscape of punctuated chords with weaving loops and harmonic accents
- On The Plains Short 510 KB · MP3 Short percussive chord segment. Listen to how the harmonics weave in both forward and reverse.
- Reich Short 564 KB · MP3 Excellent demonstration on how guitar tracks can weave with a totally synthesis vibe.
- Ethereal Elements tutorial 6.51 MB · MP3 Dan Miller uses the 2880 as a recording loop tool with explanation of just how he uses a combination with the HOG to create sound textures to create an ethereal sound bed. The 2880 can be a traditional multi-track recorder of the highest fidelity but can also be one of the truly creative and inspiring sound design tools. All maneuvers were done in real-time.
- Ethereal Elements tutorial 2 2.29 MB · MP3 Real time maneuvering of the 2880 show the potential of maneuvering sound in real time to create thick cinema textures. All of this on an instrument that is also a portable, CD quality multitrack recorder.
Downloads:
2880 Guitar Buyer Review (.pdf)
2880 Guitar Part France Review (.pdf)
Total Guitar UK Review (.pdf)
Guitarrista Magazine Spain 2880 review (.pdf)
2880 Instructions (.pdf)
