Why I’m sharing my setup
Hi, I’m Josep. I developed LiveLoop through my work on live looping, and I play for the love of music and to share that passion with my audience. Here’s a look at the setup behind my performances, and the thinking that brings it together.
For me, building a live set is like building your own instrument. The equipment matters, but so does how you want to use it. I’m sharing mine as a starting point for thinking about your own setup, not as a shopping list you need to copy.
A quick look at my gear
MIDI controllers
Korg nanoKONTROL2: I use it to record, mix, change parameters and add effects in LiveLoop.
Keith McMillen Instruments SoftStep 2: This foot controller is part of my setup because it is light, customizable and strongly built.
Arturia MicroLab: I use this small keyboard to play keys; I value its response and sturdy feel.
Specialwaves MINE S: I map extra functions for each song, so the same knob or button can do different things in different templates.
Sound interface
MOTU UltraLite-mk3: My compact, sturdy interface has eight inputs and eight outputs, and has continued working reliably for me.
Instruments
Clarinet: I’ve played since I was eight, and use it for solos, melodies and songs where it is the main sound source.
Korg Volca FM: This little synthesizer is fun to play and gives me a wide variety of sounds.
Microphone
Rumberger K1X: I use it on my clarinet, connected in the barrel, to send sound directly to LiveLoop and avoid feedback during shows.
Travel light, leave room to improvise
When I plan a live set, I try to bring as little as possible and travel light. I prepare songs as LiveLoop templates, with bass loops, melodies and riffs that I record live during the performance.
Preparation doesn’t mean playing everything the same way. The style, energy and even melodies can change from one performance to another. I’m an improviser: I use LiveLoop for the freedom and flexibility to play a full set while leaving room for those changes.
My advice if you’re starting out
Quality and portability are my priorities. Before buying anything, think carefully about what you need and how you want to use it. Research, watch reviews and, if you can, try the equipment in a shop.
Start small. Your setup can develop as your needs change. And download and read the manual: a controller may be capable of more than you expect.
Explore the full setup
For the complete article and a closer look at my equipment, visit my Setup page. You can also explore LiveLoop Pricing.
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