i can’t think of anyway to have this happen because the mixdown track is the same length as the overall loop

you would have to use a delay unit in the front of the 2880

maybe its not the same with the older micro synths … but why don’t you just lower the signal sliders until its at the level you like? i use the level sliders like this all the time to set the maximum volume i want out of a given voice

or is the step just above “not on” too loud?

you could always try reformatting the card in your computer – people with 2880 problems sometimes solve them through reformatting…

otherwise, i see a conversation with ehx in your future … sounds like your unit is in need of replacement

having an option to link/unlink loop lengths would be top on the list (having the ability to use the 2880 as is now with a fixed/same loop length on each track, or hit a button to have 4 independent length loops) seems like it would open up a lot of possibilities for atmospheric/abstract layering

this is a great discussion, i would love a freeze pedal — i use a freeze function in lloopp (max/msp) all the time

effects loop and dry/wet mix knob are essential to making this a useful pedal (although, i would almost prefer an effect out + dry out over an effects loop)

when it comes to design, i would think even simpler…

three elements – bypass switch, simple stomp switch for engaging the freeze, dry/wet mix knob

if i were to add a forth it would be a filter (low/highpass) knob like that on the smmw/h

also the freeze should not be long at all – 500ms seems too long – wouldn’t the sound pulse too much at that time? besides you could do that kind of “freezing” with a short loop on a smmw/h – i do that kind of freezing quite a bit to build up drones. i set the delay time in loop mode all the way counter clockwise, engage the shortest loop possible, then raise the delay time to the max. even at this short of a time window, if i don’t fade volume in and out when creating the loop, its not an even drone, it will pulse with the loop length (as the volume/attack changed over the time of recording the loop)

try the eq to boost the volume/signal before the microsynth — the microsynth needs a load of volume to kick on (i use a lpb-1 before mine)

seems like the micro synths are quirky units…

i am not sure what strategy might help you here — however, just thought i would submit that i work without an amp and have not ran into any humming issues with my unit — so hum-free operation is possible! hopefully someone else has some advice for you