Patent ID: 8620661

Claim:
A system for controlling digital effects in live performances with vocal improvisation comprising: a) digital input signals derived from vocal or instrumental sources, b) a digital effects controller comprising a plurality of switches and related actuators attached to one or more items of apparel, c) signal transmitting means attached to said items of apparel for wirelessly communicating the state of said switches, d) signal receiving means for receiving the wirelessly communicated state of said switches, e) signal processing means operatively connected to said receiving means for applying predetermined signal processing algorithms to said digital input signals according to preprogrammed instructions controlled by the state of the said switches wherein the predetermined signal processing algorithms perform the function of a dual mode, 12-channel phrase loop system, said dual mode, 12-channel phrase loop system comprising a plurality of memory channels each having a memory length, an input for audio data and an output for audio data, the memory channels separated into two modes, wherein the two mode comprises first mode comprising eight channels and a second mode comprising four channels, and wherein activation of each of the plurality of switches causes a respective action associated with the switch of: a) selecting the mode, b) selecting a memory location, c) storing the audio input as audio data in a memory location, e) outputting the stored audio data, and f) clearing the audio data from the memory location.