Pro Tools and midi looper?

[Westenra]

So I stumbled across this;

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zfpSn7ZYC0A

The bassist does a lot of looping but I don't see him actually doing it, which got me thinking. Would it be possible to have a looper set to some sort of Pro Tools backing track? I know Pro Tools is an extremely powerful software and can send midi messages so I don't think it's beyond the realm of possible. Anyone have any experience?

[Westenra]

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Not sure about looping in protools

Most people seem to use Ableton for that kind of stuff.

There's load of videos on different ways to use the software to do this on youtube.

I have been thinking about getting a looping set up with Ableton..... well I had the thought yesterday.....
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It sounds like a cool idea, no more tap dancing! Do you have a midi controller?

[DanOwens]

I'm part way through building a custom floor controller for Ableton. It'll be USB connected to my laptop and will output typed letters that can be mapped to Ableton's looper, then I can send a drummer a click, play along to programmed percussion and use VSTs to bolster the sound.

There's not a lot on the market that's suitable - I'm budgeting space for 25-30 switches.

Edited October 26, 2017 by DanOwens