I actually actively search for beardyman reactions because he is so underrated and my favorite artist of all time. But yes, almost his entire set was freestyle minus the very beginning. Basically in your video at 5:05 its where he ends his prepared routine on the 505 and from then on its full improvisation. I can only guess what was in that e-mail you got but it sounded very accurate from your descriptions to it, he isn't looping on the ipads itself however those are just controllers. There is a laptop behind him that runs Ableton Live and that is what the ipads are connected to using Lemur which is the interface he uses on the pads. He used to have an entirely custom software for it, but that one was to unstable so it crashed to often during his sets. If you want to see more of his insane improvisation skills using that older gear check out (and if its not to long react to) one of his One Album Per Hour sets. That is a show he did where the audience can write down song suggestions and he just improvises them on the spot. He even did a song for me once (and also did an impromptu song based on my youtube nickname) so i can confirm its 100% authentic on the spot improvisation both in lyrical writing, music and more. The other details of how he manages to do it you got right, he indeed has a complicated chain where he can put effects on his input, loop it, use the existing loops as new input (Which is why he could do things like that live chopping you heard) and apply effects on the output as well. He doesn't have any synths and instead uses plugins to make his voice sound like them. That may sound like just a gimick, but its actually how he is able to control the synth sounds with his voice while he does other things like the piano or finer control. Which is why he can control multiple tracks at once that other loopers typically do not do. If the One Album Per Hour shows are to long for a reaction i'd love to see you react to his BBC Comedy set. Its more simplistic since its much older and for a different audience, but it really shows his skills in rapidly coming up with songs. Oh and if you want to see something else incredible there is a video called Beardyman Live at Highline Ballroom, NYC (Camera recording with bad audio unfortunately) where he is making a really good track around the 7:30 mark but his setup breaks mid song. He begins to sing on the spot about what is going wrong, while trying to fix his gear and continuing the track with the part of the setup that is still functional. Eventually it goes wrong so badly he has to reboot the entire gear, but instead of going backstage he throws a solo beatbox routine as long as it is needed to reboot it. Highly recommended watch almost nobody knows.

He uses a customized huge Appleton live production setup, which is interfaced through the laptop on his far right. All the I-Pads, looper stations, keypads are just his interface of the production station. He takes his voice, produces it, back patches, envelopes, mashes, manipulates, etc. It is all his voice generating the original inputs (no pre-records or pre-samples) although through his own patching, he can sample any portion of himself. - - - - AKA - - - - THE BEARDYTRON!

Gene Shinozaki best showcase ❤❤... Love ur reaction... Can't wait for next video 😃😃

If you like this, you'll love his live shows where he takes suggestions from the audience for song title and 2 musical genres then just makes a song up on the spot.

We need more reactions on this man because he is a legit fkin legend in the scene and deserves more views. An absolute pioneer and sound wizard powerhouse. Big ups to beardyman from Australia. Much love

27:44 IKR? This deserves tons more views, this guy's a genius!

Best reaction i have ever seen to anyone XD You are amazing my dude!

Best reaction i've Seen ❤️

Hi, new sub here.. Love your awesome reactions and I too have only recently discovered the insanely talented Beardyman!! I'm obsessed lol and am ecstatic that I'm going to see him in September, on his live Tour here in the UK.. Keep going with your great reactions.. You've gotta check out my other fave Looper Saro, vs Tioneb Loopstation battle, Saro is incredible! 🥰

Bro I freaking looooove ur beatbox reactions cause I can relate sooo good to it lmao. Keep up the good work

Beardyman once said that he thinks the audience gets bored very quickly which is why he keeps mixing it up and changing all the time. But I personally think he is just a soundophile who can't be without a new sound for a second. I bet he is like Data and listens to at least 7 tracks at the same time in order to truly appreciate the chaotic beauty. He often stops what ever music he makes as soon as it feels like it has arrived at a point where it can be understood by a layman. And I love him so much for being him. :D

Oh I totaly forgot about him😅 Btw you're one of favourite reaction youtuber right now. Love your Videos!😄

Funfact- Beardyman is the guy who invented loopstation

Man just see Showcase Sam Perry Pleaseeeee !!!!!!!!

Really great react! Subscribed:)

ofc ill watch this! whole thing twice

The problem with a Showcase like this is: WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE ?!? 🤣Everything just seems so plain and ordinary after watching this 🤯🥳

Imagine going to your mom and say "Mom, I wanna play music when I grow up!" "That's nice sweetie, what kind of music do you wanna play?" And you show her this guy... I mean... where do you even start??? XD

Gene Shinozaki is a must watch!!

Loopstation battles need an Unlimited category ;-)

You should definitely check out Dens Twisted Fate for the BBU!!!

Please react to Sam Perry showcase in GBB 2019, he was the voice 2018 champion, it's the best!

You should check out Beardyman and Leen, Gummy bears are robbing a bank. Shorter video, much 🔥

Yes, it was all freestyle.

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If you wonder about the audience sometimes being seen as underselling him, they are simply over stimulated. Beardyman don't give their brains moments to rest as often as they are used to, so they constantly try to find the definition to the music they are hearing and where to go nuts and how to do it. If you don't know, you will never be able to keep up with him xD

Bro i recomended you see the battle of inkie vs brez, World Championship 2018. I like your reactions :D

Check his channel, he does this ALL THE TIME! More so now that he figured out KZfaq.

As always amazing reaction Bro please react to DICE 🇰🇷 | GRAND BEATBOX BATTLE 2021: WORLD LEAGUE | Solo Loopstation Elimination

If sound design was a person...

Found it!

His level of talent is illegal

10:18 Star Wars

I'm sorry but u right, it was all freestyle.

Saro had the best showcase in 2019!

Please react to tomazacre compilation gbb 2019 ❤ Love your reactions brooo

you think this is the best ? checkout saro showcase to see the king