Since his hands are often occupied with instruments, he uses a Boss FS-6 footswitch to trigger global "all start" and "all stop" commands. MIDI Synchronization: He frequently syncs the
via MIDI to a Novation Circuit groovebox, ensuring that pre-recorded drum patterns or synth sequences match his live-looped tempo perfectly.
is a tabletop looper often hailed as the "industry standard" for multi-instrumentalists and vocalists due to its five independent stereo tracks and intuitive hand-operated controls . One of its most prominent virtuosos is , whose improvisational one-man "symphonic orchestral" performances have reached over a hundred million views online. Reinhardt Buhr’s Live Looping Setup Since his hands are often occupied with instruments,
To manage this complexity, he typically routes all instruments (mics, guitar, cello) through a Yamaha MG10XU mixer before entering the loop station. This allows for superior EQ control and pre-looping effects.
The Boss RC-505 Loop Station Go to product viewer dialog for this item. One of its most prominent virtuosos is ,
Watch Reinhardt Buhr demonstrate the power of the Boss RC-505 in these multi-instrumental performances:
He layers sounds from the Laser Harp, Spanish guitar, electric cello, Australian didgeridoo, Israeli Shofar, Spanish cajon, synthesizers, and piano. The Boss RC-505 Loop Station Go to product
Reinhardt Buhr uses the RC-505 (and later the MKII) as the central "brain" of his performance, blending a wide array of acoustic and electronic instruments to create layered EDM and ambient trance.