“the only thing I can think of to make somebody want this product is the mindset the "prerecorded is bad" but "spontaneous is good"
There are people who use loopers but would never consider playing along with backing tracks.”
To me, nothing is more boring than a guy with a looper. And a looperguy who won't use tracks because he's a “purist”? Hilarious. My tech good. Your tech bad.
“This device fits into the looper schema: both offer a solo musician a way to jam with himself onstage, and it is clear to the audience that he's making it all happen in real time.”
The “audience” doesn't give a rat's. Unless it's a dedicated concert, the 'audience' just wants to have a good time. Guy with a looper? Yawn. Single/duo with great tracks? Let's dance!“Personally, that's exactly what I want to escape from... all the pedal changing at exactly the right moment. Backing tracks plus MIDI automation give me the leeway to focus on my parts without having to manage all the changes.”
There is enough to concentrate on without stomping on a pedal every time you want a drum fill.“The downside is that some people see that as cheating”
Next time someone accuses you of 'cheating', ask them where they're playing.