Hey there,

i’ve posted this also as a reply on another thread but i’d like to officially add it as a proper request. I hope this message reaches the appropriate person in the EHX team. This is honestly the first time in my 20+ years in music that i seek a way to reach a company in order to give them feedback.
I had my eyes on this looper from the moment it was announced. I was eagerly waiting for the release. I wholeheartedly agree that if this function had been implemented from the start when designing this pedal, this would have been an absolute killer. Now, i do not know if it’s even possible to implement such a function via software/firmware update but do hope so.

The STOP(FX) switch has these fuctions:
1. STOP
2. OCT
3. REV
4. REV/OCT ( aka so close but yet so far )
5. TRIG
All these are a 1 press action. Once selected. I consider these as sub functions to this switch.

The problem i think occurs because the STOP(FX) switch has a function that negates the rest.
The (extra) ERASE function! There are two ways to erase a loop from memory. In many loopers the only way to erase a loop is with the playback stopped. Makes sense right?
Same with the 1440. With playback stopped you hold the STOP(FX) switch to erase a loop.

Additionally, you have added the option to erase a loop while in playback and that’s exactly the “problem”.
Similarly to a BOSS RC-20 for example where it had 2 switches (but no fx). The Line6 has separate switches for Record/Overdub & Play/Stop. There’s no erase function assigned to any switches. You just stop and if press Record the previous loop is erased.
The 1440 achieves all that with only 2 switches!

You can erase a loop while it’s playing by pressing the STOP(FX) 2 times quickly and then holding.

Now, is this needed? I don’t know. Personal preference.

Is it possible to give us the option through the SWFX menu, so we can have this coveted function? Either the STOP(FX) to have the “erase while playback” or the OCT/REVERSE (one press OCT, two presses REVERSE). I believe it should be possible.

I don’t know if any EHX Rep is reading this or if there is a way to reach the tech/design team but i kindly implore you to add the option to use the OCT/REVERSE function like with the DL4. It was one of the most practical things. I truly believe that adding this option will make one of the most complete package loopers with this form factor in the whole market. No compromises. There’s always going to be someone who’ll say “ah it should have this and that” but the 1440 has all that it should have. This function is one of the most basic, no brainer ones. It shouldn’t be missing.

Hell, at least add it with the external triple foot controller. You’ll get some heat with this move but worth it.

Cheers!