Seeking one-unit pedal with Looper & Drum Sampler for solo live use

    At home, I use a software version of the CR-78, but I can’t realistically use a hardware CR-78 live.. It is way too bulky, expensive, and it lacks footswitch control. But I wish it was a way for me to bring what I hear here at home, with my CR-78 plugin, to a venue!

    I’m looking for a multifunction pedal that can do this:

    • A looper (multi-slot, overdubbing, decent recording time)
    • A drum sampler or drum machine with assignable patterns (e.g., intro, verse, chorus, bridge, outro, etc.)
    • The ability to import or load my own drum samples (I really prefer this, because then I can make the beats at home!!)
    • Footswitch/button control for pattern selection and loop control
    • A record function so I can lay down guitar comping over the repeating drum loop live

    Is such a single unit possible? Any existing pedals or combos you’d recommend?

    Quote from Ruefus

    Look at:


    Boss RC-10R

    DigiTech Trio+ (no import though)

    Mooer Groove Loop X2

    It looks extremely promising. But it doesn't look like one can add own samples or swing the beat to get them more lively? I checked the documentation manual for the product and couldn't find anything relating swung rhythm

    Quote from keem85

    It looks extremely promising. But it doesn't look like one can add own samples or swing the beat to get them more lively? I checked the documentation manual for the product and couldn't find anything relating swung rhythm

    Well, that feature wasn’t something you originally asked for . We also be difficult.

    If an iPad based solution works for you, Loopy Pro plus Lumbeat (or other drum plugin) is just one USB cable to your Kemper. Add a Bluetooth Midi footswitch like an Mvave Chocolate and you have a very flexible setup.

    A large format, two pedal solution is Aeros and Beat Buddy (not the mini if you want to add your own beats).

    If you can live with two pedals, I mad very good experience with Digitech SDRUM in combination with Digitech Jamman Solo XT
    They syncronize with a 3.5mm jack cable and you have a lot of options. You can even connect and sync many more loopers if you need other instruments.