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Description
Unleash your creative potential with the Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder, a state-of-the-art looper effect pedal designed for both live performance and studio recording. Merging the practicality of a digital multi-track recorder with the spontaneity of a looper, this device lets you create complex multi-layered compositions with ease.
Recording in non-compressed, CD-quality audio, this pedal ensures that your loops maintain their tonal integrity. Each loop consists of four mono tracks and one stereo mixdown track, allowing for a rich, full-bodied sound. The 45000 also offers adjustable loop speed over a two-octave range and supports reverse recording and playback for added versatility.
Furthermore, the pedal includes a built-in metronome with a separate monitor out and a headphone out, providing a reliable timing reference. An optional 45000 Foot Controller can be added for hands-free operation, letting you focus on your performance. With its robust features and intuitive controls, the Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder is the ultimate tool for musicians looking to add depth and dimension to their sound.
Key Features:
- Combines the functionality of a multi-track digital recorder with a looper
- Records non-compressed, 44.1kHz/16-bit CD-quality audio
- Each loop has four mono tracks and one stereo mixdown track
- Loop speed is adjustable over a two-octave range
- Supports reverse recording and playback
- Built-in metronome with a separate monitor out and a headphone out
- Compatible with the optional 45000 Foot Controller for hands-free operation
- Uses a removable SDHC card (4 to 32GB), each card can hold up to 100 individual loops
- USB port for backup/restore with Mac and Windows PCs
- Includes a standard 9VDC 200mA power supply
Product specs
| Brand | Electro-Harmonix |
| Model | 45000 Stereo Multi-Track Looper |
| Finish | Silver / Black |
| Year | 2013 - 2025 |
| Categories | Loop Pedals and Samplers |
FAQs
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How many tracks can the Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder handle simultaneously?
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The Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder can handle four mono tracks and one stereo mixdown track simultaneously, allowing for complex looping and layering in live performances or studio settings.
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Does the Electro-Harmonix 45000 require any additional equipment to access all its features?
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To access all features, such as switching between loops, the Electro-Harmonix 45000 can be paired with the optional 45000 Foot Controller, which is sold separately.
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What type of storage does the Electro-Harmonix 45000 use for recording loops?
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The Electro-Harmonix 45000 records loops directly to a removable SDHC card, supporting capacities from 4GB to 32GB, which allows for storing up to 100 individual loops.
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Is the Electro-Harmonix 45000 suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Electro-Harmonix 45000 is designed for live performance use, offering real-time loop manipulation and the ability to switch loops seamlessly with the optional foot controller.
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Can the Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looper record in stereo?
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Yes, the Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looper can record in stereo, providing high-quality audio capture for both live and studio applications.
Videos
EHX
Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder (Demo by Reggie Watts)
Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder (Demo by Reggie Watts)
EHX
Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder (Demo by Jacob Collier)
EHX
Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looper
JJ of the T
Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Looper Now Comes with Drum Loops
EHX
How To Loop (How I Loop): Electro-Harmonix 45000 Full Demo
Christopher Bill
Priscilla Ahn - Waiting feat. EHX 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder
EHX
EHX 45000 Looper Review And Demo
Guitar Muse
Electro Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder - Review / Demo by Katie Marie
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Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multitrack Stereo Looper Review | Reggie Watts not included. Learn in 20 min.
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Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looper | Akai MPK Mini as MIDI Controller | Korg Volca Drum beats
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Reviews
PROS
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Versatile sampling for voice, instruments, and found sounds
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Features for sound manipulation including tempo/pitch shift
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Sturdy build quality
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Works well as a core for hybrid live/recording setups
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Allows for complex song structures similar to Ableton Live
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Foot controller enhances functionality significantly
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Intuitive and fun to use, even for beginners
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Excellent for creative work with simple MIDI protocol
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Offers unique effects through reverse and octave options
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High sound fidelity without octave change on tempo manipulation
CONS
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Some units may have build and operating system issues
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Pricey considering the potential for technical problems
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Lacks an undo function for easier error correction
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Placement of the SD card slot is inconvenient for some users
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Requires external foot controller for optimal use
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No display to show loop progress or track information
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Can sound more lo-fi than expected with a metallic/thin buzz
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Performing memory changes is tedious without the foot controller
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder.
Features and functionality
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The EHX 45000 lacks an undo function, relying instead on a punch-in feature that erases previous overdubs.
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Users appreciate the ability to manipulate sounds with reverse and octave effects, enhancing creative possibilities during live performances.
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The EHX 45000 can utilize up to a 32GB SD card, expanding its loop time to 1000 minutes, allowing for extended recordings beyond its standard 125-minute capacity.
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All synced loops on the EHX 45000 are locked to the same length, limiting flexibility for varied measure recordings.
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Use cases and applications
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The 45000 is praised for its reliability in live settings, even after years of use and surviving accidents, like a slider being lost to a fall.
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Ideal for creating intricate backing tracks in jazz and abstract compositions, allowing for successive layering of guitar, bass, and keys over extended loops.
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The EHX 45000's design resembles a stompbox, suited for foot control, while the RC-505 is tailored for hand operation, impacting live performance styles.
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Software and compatibility
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It offers solid MIDI clock output and synchronization, making it a useful tool for integrating with drum machines like the Roland TR-8.
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Other
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A slight playback gap occurs when starting a new loop, which can be disorienting initially for users transitioning between loops.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 13 Ratings
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Almost Ultimate
The 45000 works for me, but I think some people might struggle with the fact that it lacks a screen. For many loop stations, a screen isn't necessary because their functionality doesn't go far beyond the "record, overdub, play" formula that was popularized by the 16 Second Digital Delay back in the 80s. The 45000, however, greatly expands upon that functionality by offering four monaural tracks that can be endlessly overdubbed (as long as you've got free space on your SD card), and a fifth stereo track that is used as a "mixdown", essentially allowing you to record all four phrases together as one phrase, each one occupying whatever position in the stereo spectrum you desire. Interestingly, you can even turn the pan knobs for each track whilst the "mixdown" track is recording, and that motion will be recorded as well, giving your mixdown track automated panning motion. You also have the ability to change the pitch of the loop as a whole with the "tempo" slider, which can give you some very ominous sounds indeed when the "tempo" slider is dropped to its lowest setting. "Reverse" is another useful tool if you're after a more ethereal, less-familiar sound. I find sometimes that, if I record something and don't quite like the way it sounds, or think the melody could use a little something to make it right, I hit the "reverse" button and find that I like the way that sounds better than I liked it playing forwards. Now for the downside: Performing memory changes on the 45000 is difficult without the foot controller made specifically for the unit by EHX, as you must hold down the "stereo mode" button for two seconds, and then hit "reverse" to travel backwards through your saved loops, or "octave" to travel forward. This is a little tedious, but I find it works better for me than spending $140 on a foot switch. That brings me to another feature I hadn't mentioned: the "Octave" button simply shifts the loop down to half-speed, which has the same effect as moving the "tempo" slider down, though I don't think the tempo slider allows for a full octave of pitch alteration. Every looper I have ever owned has fallen short in some way or another, and I think this one is the closest any of them have ever come to being perfect in my eyes.
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hey do you know if this is the effects looper Thom was using on stage at Glastonbury festival 2017?
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Yes it is! Looks like may be modded; Thom seemingly applied velcro to the face and removed all his knobs for some odd reason. https://imgflip.com/i/1rlzu3
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I love this beast
Very good looper I use it for live and to built my songs... I use it also like a multitrack recorder when i have to work out of my house..EHX quality..
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In this image of Thom, one can see his 45000 Looper above his Machinedrum.
Electro-Harmonix featured Flea as user of this looping recorder, as seen on this Facebook post. This pedal was used for "Pathway for Paris" show.
In a YouTube demo by EHX, Jacob Collier showcases the Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder, highlighting its features and capabilities.
In an Instagram post, Owl City shared an image featuring the Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder, accompanied by the caption, "You are a sad, strange little man and you have my pity."
"Who has a favorite live looping pedal? I've been on the Electro-Harmonix 45000 for a couple years but I might want to explore other options"
Chet Faker uses the Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder, as evidenced by a post on his Instagram account. The device is clearly visible in the live setup for his performance at the Église Saint-Eustache in Paris.
At 00:18 and 2:00 the 45000 can be seen alongside the Op-1
In a YouTube demo by EHX, Reggie Watts showcases the Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder, highlighting its features and his usage of the looper.
Surgeon uses the Electro-Harmonix 45000 looper in what he calls his 'more abstract' (non-techno) live projects, like Anthony Child live and his part in The Transcendence Orchestra.
Currently this Soma Lyra-8 synth is quite important. [...] I'm using it along with the baby version of the Roland SH-101, which does arpeggiated melodies. [...] Both the Lyra-8 and the the Roland are fed into this Electro-Harmonix 45000 looper, which takes either four mono or two stereo loops. Given the steady development of these performances, it's quite effective to layer sounds up into the looper and let them slowly decay as you build in new ideas. It's like this constantly evolving story that you get drawn into. [... The looper is] vital, it's the centre of this setup really. Whatever else I was using with it, I've always used this looper.
'The Art Of Production: Surgeon', Resident Advisor, October 2019
In an accompanying video (0:12) he demonstrates and describes his approach:
It works a lot with the tension and release between the more melodic element, which is the SH-01A [and] the more chaotic and noisy elements of the Lyra-8, which is a synthesizer that I'm a big fan of.
You can see that pedal on Aaron's pedalboard on 11:30
In a photo of Daughter's pedalboard, the Electro-Harmonix 45000 Multi-Track Looping Recorder is visible in the upper right corner, showcasing its role in their setup.
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