Owner’s Manual
Professional Audio Equipment
Safety InStructIonS
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A
PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.
The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral BROWN - Live
As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
•
The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the
plug marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and
yellow.
•
The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured
black.
•
The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured
red.
This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both,
depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be
changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below.
The green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis.
CONDUCTOR
WIRE COLOR
Normal Alt
L LIVE BROWN BLACK
N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
E EARTH GND
GREEN/
YEL
GREEN
WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to
which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe
injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.
The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that
warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash
with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous
voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral
triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s
manual.
These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit.
Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will
void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled
on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service.
Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.
WarnInG for your ProtectIon
reaD tHe foLLoWInG:
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HEED ALL WARNINGS
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUID
AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS
CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS,
STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR
LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufacture, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: For products provided with a power switch, the power switch
DOES NOT break the connection from the mains.
MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount or
installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separation
of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the
rack or building.
FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE: Replace
fuse with same type and rating only.
MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may require the use of a different line
cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation.
Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel
or equivalent.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
DecLaratIon of
conforMIty
Manufacturer’s Name: Harman Music Group
Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
declares that the product:
Product name: JamMan Delay
Product option: all (requires Class II power
adapter that conforms
to the requirements of
EN60065, EN60742, or
equivalent.)
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1
EMC: EN 55022:2006
EN 55024:1998
FCC Part 15
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the:
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation
1275/2008 of 17 December 2008, this product is designed,
produced, and classified as Professional Audio Equipment and
thus is exempt from this Directive.
With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation
278/2009 of 6 April 2009, this regulation applies to Class
A (single output) external power supplies. The external power
supply used with this product is a multi-output power supply and
thus is exempt from this Directive.
Vice-President of Engineering
8760 S. Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Date: April 7, 2010
European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or
Harman Music Group
8760 South Sandy Parkway
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
Ph: (801) 566-8800
Fax: (801) 568-7583
eLectroMaGnetIc
coMPatIBILIty
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and
the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of
Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
this device may not cause harmful •
interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including •
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Operation of this unit within significant
electromagnetic fields should be avoided.
use only shielded interconnecting cables.•
u.K. MaInS PLuG WarnInG
A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is
unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility.
NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS
PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER SOCKET.
Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover in place.
Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local
retailer. Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be
ASTA approved to BS1362.
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a
separate collection system for used electronic products i n accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used
electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar
new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and
recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
We at DigiTech® are very proud of our products and back up each one we sell with the
following warranty:
1. The warranty registration card must be mailed within ten days after purchase date to
validate this warranty, or you can register via our website (www.digitech.com).
2. DigiTech warrants this product, when used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.
3. DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective
materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to DigiTech
WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a
period of one year (this warranty is extended to a period of six years when the product
has been properly registered by mail or through our website). A Return Authorization
number may be obtained from DigiTech by telephone. The company shall not be liable for
any consequential damage as a result of the product’s use in any circuit or assembly.
4. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.
5. DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or
improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on
products previously manufactured.
6. The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product’s main assembly is
opened and tampered with by anyone other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the
product is used with AC voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer.
7. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither
assumes nor authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection
with the sale of this product. In no event shall DigiTech or its dealers be liable for special
or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to
causes beyond their control.
NOTE: The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without
notification. Some information contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to
undocumented changes in the product or operating system since this version of the manual
was completed. The information contained in this version of the owner’s manual supersedes all
previous versions.
Warranty
Table of Contents
Overview .........................................................................................1
Quick Start - Connections ............................................................2
Quick Start - Looper ......................................................................3
Quick Start - Delay ........................................................................8
Guided Tour - Front Panel .............................................................12
Looper Controls ...........................................................................................12
Delay Controls .............................................................................................. 15
Footswitches .................................................................................................. 17
Guided Tour - Rear Panel ...............................................................18
Making Connections ......................................................................20
Signal Path ......................................................................................24
Delay Types and Parameters .........................................................26
Storing and Recalling Delay Settings ...........................................28
Setting Delay Time with the Delay Tempo Footswitch .............30
Synchronizing Delay Tempo to Loop Tempo ...............................32
Using an Expression Pedal - Delay ................................................34
Selecting a Loop .............................................................................36
Recording a Loop ..........................................................................38
Recording Overdubs ......................................................................40
Undo, Redo, and Clear ...................................................................42
Undo an Overdub .........................................................................................42
Redo an Overdub .........................................................................................42
Clear Overdubs/Unstored Phrases .......................................................... 42
Stop Modes .....................................................................................44
Using Auto-Quantize Looping ......................................................45
Storing/Copying Phrases ...............................................................46
Store Changes to a Loop ............................................................................46
Copy a Loop to a Different Memory Location ...................................... 46
Time Signature ...............................................................................48
Setting a Loop Tempo for Recording ...........................................50
Time Stretching a Loop ................................................................52
Time Stretch a Loop that is Stopped ....................................................... 52
Time Stretch a Loop that is Playing ..........................................................52
Loop / Single Phrases .....................................................................54
Rhythm Type ...................................................................................56
Using an Expression Pedal - Looper .............................................58
Deleting Individual Loop Phrases .................................................60
Erase All Loops - Internal Memory ..............................................62
Using Optional SD/SDHC Memory Cards ..................................64
Formatting SD Cards ................................................................................... 65
Unformatted Cards ...................................................................................... 65
Erase All Loops - Memory Card ...................................................66
Optional FS3X Footswitch ............................................................68
JamManagerTM Librarian Software ...............................................69
Specifications (Placeholder) ..........................................................70
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the JamMan® Delay! The JamMan
Delay Looper features both true stereo looping and a fully programmable stereo
delay with powerful control over both effects.
The Looper in the JamMan Delay Looper offers true stereo looping with 35
minutes of built-in memory, 99 internal loop memories, and an SD card expansion
slot for an additional 99 loops and over 16 hours of stereo loop storage! USB
connectivity provides syncing to DigiTech’s free JamManager™ looper librarian
software that organizes and saves your loops to a PC or Mac. JamManager also lets
you quickly create custom loop JamLists to take to your gig.
The JamMan Delay Looper’s delay is a powerful stereo delay with 3 fully
programmable preset memories that can be recalled instantly via dedicated
footswitches. A palette of 8 delay types offers tremendous flexibility in crafting
virtually any delay sound. With 16 seconds of delay time, a tap tempo footswitch, and
full morphing of the delay controls via the expression input, the JamMan Delay is in a
class all its own.
Features:
Store over 35 minutes of stereo, CD-Quality loops in 99 internal memories•
Optional SDHC card can store over 16 hours* of CD-quality audio in 99 •
additional memories (198 memories total)
Downloadable JamManager™ librarian for PC and Mac archives and organizes •
your loops over USB
Reverse Loop Playback•
3 Loop Stop modes (Stop, Finish, and Fade)•
Time Stretching lets you slow down or speed up loops without changing pitch•
16 seconds of true stereo delay•
3 fully programmable delay presets•
8 unique delay types including Digital, Tape, Analog, Reverse, and Modulated delay•
Expression pedal input for morphing between 2 delay settings or controlling loop •
playback level
Dry path defeat for parallel effects loops•
8 Heavy-duty metal footswitches for looping and delay control•
Optional footswitch adds additional Hands-Free functionality•
*with optional 16GB or higher SDHC memory card
Overview
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Before powering up your JamMan® Delay:
1. Make Connections
Connect a guitar or bass to the 1. LEFT (Mono) IN jack on the JamMan
Delay’s rear panel.
Connect the JamMan Delay’s 2. LEFT (Mono) OUT to the input of an
amplifier.
2. Connect the Power Supply
Start with your amplifier and the JamMan turned off.1.
Turn the 2. LOOP LEVEL and RHYTHM LEVEL knobs all the way down on
the JamMan Delay.
Connect the PS-0913B power supply to the 3. POWER jack on the
JamMan Delay.
Connect the other end of the PS-0913B power supply to an AC outlet.4.
Turn your amplifier on and turn up its volume to a normal playing 5.
level.
Quick Start - Connections
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1. Select an Empty Loop
Press the LOOP SELECT buttons or the LOOP UP/LOOP DOWN footswitches until
the LOOP and the SINGLE LEDs are off.
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Press the Loop Select buttons...
...until these LEDs
are off.
Quick Start - Looper
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Quick Start - Looper
2. Adjust Loop and Rhythm Levels
Set the LOOP LEVEL knob to 12 o’clock. Set the RHYTHM LEVEL knob to the 9
o’clock position.
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Set the LOOP LEVEL to 12 o’clock
and the RHYTHM LEVEL knob
to 9 o’clock
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3. Start Recording
Press the REC/PLAY/OVERDUB (lower left) footswitch to start recording. While
recording, the REC/PLAY/OVERDUB footswitch and RECORD LEDs will light red.
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Press the
REC/PLAY/OVERDUB
footswitch.
While recording, the
RECORD and REC/PLAY/OVERDUB
LEDs light solid red.
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4. Start Loop Playback
Press the REC/PLAY/OVERDUB footswitch while recording to set the loop point
and start playing back from the beginning. The REC/PLAY/OVERDUB footswitch and
PLAY LEDs light green. Adjust the LOOP LEVEL and RHYTHM LEVEL knobs as needed.
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During playback, the
RECORD and REC/PLAY/OVERDUB
LEDs light solid green.
Press the REC/PLAY/OVERDUB
footswitch while recording to stop
recording and start playback.
Adjust the LOOP LEVEL
and RHYTHM LEVEL knobs
as necessary .
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5. Stop Playback/Store the Loop
Press the TEMPO/STOP footswitch to stop playback, then press the LOOP STORE
button twice to store the loop.
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First press the TEMPO/STOP
footswitch to stop playback.
Then press the
LOOP STORE button twice
to store the loop.
Quick Start - Looper
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Quick Start - Delay
1. Select a Delay Type.
Step on a Delay footswitch to turn on the delay, then select a delay type. For
this example, set the TYPE knob to ANALOG.
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...then set the TYPE knob
to ANALOG.
First, turn on a delay preset
by pressing a Delay footswitch...
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2. Adjust the Delay Level, Time, Repeats, and parameters.
Set the DELAY LEVEL, TIME, REPEATS, MODIFY 1 and MODIFY 2 knobs to 12 o’clock.
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Set these knobs
to 12 o’clock.
Quick Start - Delay
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Quick Start - Delay
3. Set the delay tempo with the Delay Tempo footswitch.
Tap the DELAY TEMPO footswitch at least two times to set a new delay tempo.
The last two footswitch tap intervals set the delay tempo.
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Tap the DELAY TEMPO footswitch
at least two times to set the Delay Tempo.
Note: You can set the delay tempo to match a loop’s tempo; see page 32 for
more information.
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Quick Start - Delay
4. Store the delay.
Press the DELAY STORE button, then press one of the flashing DELAY
FOOTSWITCHES
to store the delay settings to that footswitch.
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Press the DELAY STORE button...
...then press a DELAY FOOTSWITCH to store delay settings.
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Looper Controls
Loop Store Button 1.
Used to store and copy recorded loops and changes to loop attributes
to the memory card. Pressing and holding this button will initiate the
deletion of the current loop memory.
Setup Button2.
Press to cycle through options to set Loop/Single phrase status, Rhythm
Type, Time Signature, or Stop Mode.
Reverse Button3.
Press to play the loop phrase in reverse. This function can also be
turned on and off via the optional FS3X footswitch.
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Loop Level4.
Controls the output level of the loop phrase.
Rhythm Level5.
Controls the level of the Rhythm guide track.
Card Memory LED6.
This red LED is lit when you are selecting loop memories on the
optional SD/SDHC memory card. When this LED is off, loops are being
selected from the JamMan® Delay’s internal memory.
Single LED7.
This yellow LED indicates the current phrase memory is set to playback
only once when play is initiated. Single phrases can be converted to
Loop phrases and vice versa.
Loop LED 8.
This green LED indicates the current phrase memory is set to playback
continuously as a loop when play is initiated. Loop is the default setting
when a phrase is recorded; any audio that is recorded will be recorded
as a loop phrase. Loop phrases can be converted to Single phrases and
vice versa.
Looper Status LEDs9.
These three LEDS indicate the looping status: Record, Playback, and
Overdub. Each will light individually during the process of recording,
playing back, and overdubbing a loop phrase.
Display10.
The main purpose for the display is to show the currently selected
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loop memory location. It also shows information during store/copy
procedures, during Time Signature and Rhythm Type setup, file deletion,
and card formatting procedures.
Loop Select buttons11.
The Loop Select buttons are used for selecting different loop memories
and making selections when in other modes (such as Time Signature,
Rhythm Type, and Stop Mode).
Rhythm LED12.
This red LED will light when selecting the Rhythm guide track to record
and play with. You can hear the changes as you make them if the Rhythm
Level knob is turned up.
Time Signature LED13.
This red LED will light when selecting the Time Signature for a new loop
memory location. Note that Time Signature can only be changed for a
memory location that has no phrase recorded in it. You can select from
2 to 15 beats per measure. This means if you want to record in 5/4 time,
select 5 in the display. To record in 7/8 time, select 7, and so forth.
Stop Mode LED14.
This red LED will light when selecting the Stop Mode for the current
loop. Press the Setup button until this LED lights and then use the Loop
Select Up/Down buttons to change between one of the three Stop
Modes, Stop, Finish, and Fade.
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Delay Controls
Level Knob15.
The Level knob controls the delay effect’s output level. Turn this knob
clockwise to increase the output level, and counter-clockwise to
decrease the output level.
When Reverse Delay is selected, the Level knob behaves like a wet/
dry mix control. When the knob is turned fully clockwise, only delayed
signal (no dry signal) is heard. Any other position will give you a mix of
the dry and wet (delayed) signals
Time Knob16.
Controls the amount of delay time specified by the range selected with
the Type knob. The knob’s minimum position is the shortest delay time
for the given range. The knob’s maximum position is the longest delay
time for the given range (see page 26 for exact ranges). You can increase
the delay time by tapping in a longer time using the Delay Tempo
footswitch (see page 30).
Multiplier Button and LEDS17.
The tempo multiplier allows you to change the current time pattern
repeat rate by a fixed multiple or sub-multiple of the delay time. The
tempo multiplier also makes it easier to create off-beat delay patterns.
For example, by using the dotted eighth note setting with a single delay,
you can play on eighth note boundaries and get delays played back in
between your own notes.
When Delay Tempo Sync is enabled, a 6th Multiplier can be accessed (all
Multiplier LEDs lit). In this state, the delay time will try and match the
length of the loop phrase up to 16 seconds. If the loop phrase is longer
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than 16 seconds, the delay time will divide in half as needed to match
the loop length.
Repeats Knob18.
The Repeats knob controls the number of delay repeats. Turn this knob
clockwise to increase the number of repeats, and counter-clockwise
to decrease the number of repeats. Turning this knob to the maximum
position engages repeat-hold in some of the delay types (see page 27).
Modify 1 Knob19.
This knob controls a delay type specific parameter. See page 27 for
more information.
Modify 2 Knob20.
This knob controls a delay type specific parameter. See page 27 for
more information.
Type Knob21.
The Type knob selects from a variety of delay types and delay time ranges.
See page 26 for a list of delay types.
Delay Store Button22.
This button is used to store delay settings to one of the 3 numbered
footswitches for instant recall.
Dry Off Button23.
This button mutes the dry signal path through the JamMan® Delay.
Enable this button when running the JamMan Delay in a parallel effects
loop where dry signal is already present. Press and hold this button for
2 seconds to enable or disable this feature.
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Footswitches
Delay Footswitches 24.
These footswitches are used to turn on and off the JamMan® Delay’s
delay effect. Footswitches 1 – 3 select three different pre-programmed
delay settings. Press any of these to turn on the delay effect (LED is on).
To bypass the delay effect, press the active footswitch again (LED will
turn off).
The Tempo footswitch is used to modify the delay time by tapping in the
desired delay tempo.
Looper Footswitches25.
This row of 4 footswitches is used to control the JamMan Delay’s looper.
The Rec/Play/Overdub footswitch initiates recording (LED lights red)
and playing (LED lights green) of the loop phrase. When a phrase is
playing back, it can be used to enable overdubbing (LED lights yellow)
over the recorded phrase. During playback, this footswitch can be
pressed and held to undo or redo the last overdub take.
The Tempo/Stop footswitch is used for stopping playback of a
recorded phrase and setting the loop tempo. Pressing and holding this
footswitch will clear any unstored loop audio.
The Loop Down footswitch will select the previous loop. If a loop is
currently playing, this will cue up the next loop to play as indicated by
the flashing number in the display.
The Loop Up footswitch will select the next loop. If a loop is currently
playing, this will cue up the next loop to play as indicated by the flashing
number in the display.
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Left (Mono) Input 1.
Connect your instrument, additional pedal, or an amp effects send to
this jack. Signals are heard at both outputs when only the Left (Mono)
jack is used.
2. Right Input
Connect a second input to this jack for stereo operation. Left and Right
inputs are processed separately through the stereo delay and looper
effects and then fed to the Left and Right outputs to keep true stereo
separation between channels.
Tails On/Off Switch3.
This switch allows the delay repeats to continue being heard after the
effect is bypassed, or cuts them off immediately. When the Tails Switch
is set ON, delay repeats will continue to be heard until they decay
completely. When the Tails Switch is OFF, delay repeats are cut off
immediately when the effect is bypassed.
Left (Mono) Output4.
Connect this output to the input of a single guitar amplifier, another
pedal input, or amp effects return.
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