Electro-Harmonix 22500 Dual Stereo Looperchat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

A deeply feature-rich dual stereo looper that impresses once you dig in. Commenters repeatedly call the 22500 feature-packed, saying it lacks nothing they need and that a demo alone doesn't do it justice. One person bought it after a year and a half unopened and finally felt ready to dive in, while another switching from the RC500 found this pedal easier to program. Silent footswitches stood out as a thoughtful touch other loopers overlook, and the ability to change tempo without pitch-shifting the loop earned specific praise. Existing 720 and Ditto owners see this as their natural next EHX purchase.

The learning curve is real, and some interface choices frustrate users. New users repeatedly describe the manual as confusing and admit feeling intimidated before even trying the pedal, though a demo eased some fears. Deleting a loop requires bending down to turn or push a knob rather than using a footswitch, which multiple commenters found annoying for live use. One reviewer flatly called the UI controls terrible despite wanting to like the pedal, another struggled with undo working inconsistently, and a returned unit reportedly had loud, clicky buttons on all three switches.

Solid stereo I/O and SD-card workflow, but reliability and cost caveats exist. The SD card lets players export and import loops as WAV files, a workflow several commenters specifically asked about for syncing with a DAW or backing tracks. But ownership hasn't been flawless: one unit froze after only three days of light use and had to be sent back, and another wouldn't erase loops without unplugging the power entirely. Buyers also note that the recommended companion footswitch is effectively mandatory, pushing the real-world cost noticeably higher than the pedal alone.