DigiTech JamMan User Guide

THE JamMan

TWENTY YEARS LATER

6 hours, 29 minutes & 52 seconds longer!

hen we developed the

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JAMMAN

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LOOPER/PHRASE SAMPLER

PDS 8000 looper pedal
almost twenty years ago, it stored
eight seconds of audio. Now
we’ve reinvented it using remov­able CompactFlash® memory to
store up to 6.5 hours*! A wide
range of features combined with
ease of use make the DigiTech®
JamMan® the perfect looper/
phrase sampler for practicing,
composing, and performing.

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• Save up to 99
independent loops.

• Store over 24 minutes of
looping time on the included
CompactFlash card. Upgrade
to a 2GB card to store up to 6.5 hours of audio!

• Connect to your computer via USB and
never lose another loop ever again!

• Record rhythm loops and solo over them
on the fly, completely Hands-Free™.

• Load up the JamMan with bass lines, drums,
harmonies, and more; create an entire backup
band, take it with you, and perform anywhere!

• Slow down or speed up any song
without changing pitch.

he JamMan opens up new horizons to

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your musical explorations. The possibili-

ties are literally endless, endless, endless...!

*With optional 2GB card

6 Removable CompactFlash® Type I memory

card with over 24 minutes of capacity included

(up to 2GB of storage or 6.5 hour* capacity)

6 USB port to transfer loops to and from your

computer. Create a library of all your loops

6 Balanced XLR mic input with professional-

grade, low impedance input with dedicated

gain control. Perfect for dynamic and self

powered microphones

6 CD quality 44.1kHz sampling rate

6 Metronome with multiple rhythm sounds

and time signatures

6 Rugged metal chassis

6 Automatic recording

6 Power supply included

6 Optional footswitch adds addidtional

Hands-Free™ functionality

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BALANCED XLR MIC INPUT

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Professional-grade, low
impedance input with
dedicated gain control,
perfect for dynamic
and self-powered
condenser mics.

INTUITIVE USER INTERFACE AND DISPLAY

High visibility, brightly lit numeric display, buttons,
and LEDs are just right for dark stages and studios.
Make loop changes fast and simple with the Select knob.
Record, play, overdub, undo and more all Hands-FreeTM!

USB PORT

Transfer loops to and
from your computer.
Create a library of all
your loops!

INSTRUMENT INPUT

Super-quiet, ultra-high
impedance input is
ideal for sensitive
magnetic pickups.

SPECIFICATIONS:

JAMMAN

®

LOOPER/PHRASE SAMPLER

Included in Box:

JamMan®
CompactFlash® card
Power supply
Manual
Warranty card

Number of Loops Saved:

Up to 99 phrases (restricted
to space on memory card)

Connections:

Instrument Input Jack (¼")
Balanced XLR input
CD/AUX Input
CompactFlash® Type I Storage
Footswitch Jack
Output Jack (¼")
Power Adaptor Jack
USB Jack

Rhythms:

Wood Blocks, Sticks, Click,
Alternative Kick/High Hat,
Studio Kick/High Hat,
Techno Kick/High Hat,
Cowbell, Conga
and Tambourine.

Power Supply:

9V AC

Size:

Width: 6.65 inches 168 mm
Depth: 5.57 inches 141 mm
Height: 2.85 inches 65 mm

Options:

FS3X footswitch
CompactFlash® card
(up to 2 gigabytes in capacity
or 6.5 hours of recording time)

CD/AUX INPUT

Create samples
and play along
with CDs and
MP3s, with or
without the
original vocals!

OUTPUT JACK

Connect to
guitar amplifier,
mixer or head­phones with
plenty of juice
to spare.

FOOTSWITCH JACK

Connect the optional
footswitch to scroll
through 99 loops and
arm the Auto Record
feature, completely
Hands-Free™.

JamMan® CONFIGURATIONS:

MicrophoneCD/MP3 Player

Computer
connectivity
via USB port

Footswitch (optional)
switches between loops

Amplier

CompactFlash

Storage

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Instrument

JamMan® Provides Endless Possibilities for Creativity:

Whether a skilled journeyman or practicing musician
the JamMan® will open doors for creative solutions.
Above is just one of the many possible configurations that
allows for Hand-Free™ flexibility in studio or onstage.

AC ADAPTER

The included power
adapter means no
more performance
interruptions.

CompactFlash®
CARD READER

Expandable, swap­pable, CompactFlash
memory gives you
virtuall unlimited
loop recording time.

FEATURES:

Auto-Record:

Start recording the moment
you start playing

Full Range Playback:

Built-in equalizer automatically
optimizes song samples played
through your amp

Minus Center:

Replace the vocals from MP3s
and CDs with your own voice

XLR and ¼" Inputs:

Record and mix your guitar and
vocals at the same time

Time Stretching:

Speed up or slow down loops and
samples, without changing pitch

One-Step Undo:

Instantly erase an unwanted over­dub (and keep the original loop)
with a single tap of your foot

Tap Tempo:

Easily tap in the tempo with
a button or a footswitch

One-Step Clear:

Erase everything and start over,
without taking your hands off
your guitar

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