Boomerang III Phrase Sampler (E-156)

by Boomerang

Product Features

• True StereoOver 17 minutes of recording time (mono)6 independent loopsPlay loops sequentially or simultaneouslyUndo/Redo capabilityLoop extend'Loop copyReverse lead liveAuto fade outMetronome with loop quantizeOctave down effect (for bass line creation)Reverse playbackLayer mergingWedge shaped.Made in Texas
• Includes AC power supply adapter in the box.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 5.5 x 2 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0035WTPL0
• Item model number: E-156
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,366 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #97 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Effects > Electric Guitar Effects

Product Description

Boomerang III Phrase Sampler (E-156) This powerful pedal continues the Boomerang tradition of a simple user interface but adds many new features customers have requested. It records in true stereo (or mono), and has over 23 minutes of mono recording at 24KHz/16 bits and over 9 minutes at 48KHz/20 bits. There are 6 independent loops that can be played sequentially (verse/chorus/bridge use) or simultaneously. In the latter mode the loops may be synched or played totally independent from each other. After the primary loop is recorded, there are additional ‘layers’ that can be recorded. The layers can be silenced, played or re-recorded. Additional material may be stacked on (added to) any of the layers. This provides a multilevel undo/redo capability. The user can assign a number of interesting and useful functions to a ‘Bonus’ button. We anticipate having the following functions, and possibly more: loop extend, loop copy, octave down effect (for bass line creation), metronome with loop quantize, reverse playback, reverse lead live, auto fade out and layer merging (combining all layers to free up memory). There will be a variety of signal routing options and a Pedal Link™ system so multiple units can be synched. It will be about half the size of the Rang™ Plus. As with our earlier models there will be no MIDI or USB connectivity, and no permanent storage of loops. We will insure that the pedal is easy to operate and as intuitive as the current one, but it will be deeper if you want to explore the new features.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST!, June 5, 2011

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Michael Schaerer "MrMykl" (Saint Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boomerang III Phrase Sampler (E-156) (Electronics)

Where to start...I guess with me. I'm a pro, over 30 years of guitar/vocals. I play 2 to 5 times per week. Bought my first looper a few years ago when my dad said I just had to get one (he's also a pro, but over 55 years of playin'). Without a doubt buying the phrase looper and using it is the number one thing I've ever done to improve my playing. Since then I've used
the Boss and Digitech loopers but i wanted to have more control and more loops and etc. so I started researching everything on the market , i.e. the Boss RC-50, the new Boss RC-30, the electro-harmonix 1440 etc. the Boomerang 3 seemed to have the best features for my needs. Amazon of course had it as cheap as it can be had for and i got it promptly. I've had it for a month and i have to say I'm not disappointed. Far from it I'm blown away! I have yet to make use of all the features but i will soon. Features and build quality blow everything I've seen and researched away! This thing is bulletproof! perfect sound. What really made my purchase over the top was the service i got from Boomerang. I had some trouble with the routing (it was user error, as you might expect) and called 'em. I had a call back in less than 2 hours from a principal at the company who explained my brain fart. Super nice guy!!! Can't beat that and it's an American made product from an American company in Texas. That also is not to be beaten (so few products these days are made this well, maybe because they're not made here!!!) These guys do it right, do it best and back it up with stellar support. I get more compliments on my sound now than ever before! Thanks Boomerang! I'm a fan for life!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, May 11, 2011

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F. Fahrner (Central Coast, California.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boomerang III Phrase Sampler (E-156) (Electronics)

This is one great looper. Have been looking at the Boomerang for several months. It's a little pricey. Finding it on Amazon Prime gave me the confidence and last bit of motivation to finally pull the trigger.
As is typical from Amazon, delivery and condition of product was stellar.
This is the cleanest and easiest to use looper I own. (as compared to the Boss looper and the Line 6 M13). Put it into the effects loop of my Mark Five and it does absolutely nothing to my tone. The foot switches are great (even in flip-flops or stocking feet).
As shipped from Amazon, it does have the latest software upgrade. It does come with a power supply so no need to buy the recommended spare.
Very happy with this purchase.
May try the Boomerang Chorus/Delay next. Would be good to see more reviews on it first though.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great loop pedal, June 28, 2011

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Adam DeGraff - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Boomerang III Phrase Sampler (E-156) (Electronics)

Great Loop pedal. (The best on the market!) Great customer service. Made in the USA. Get one, you'll love it!!!!