DigiTech JamMan Express XT User Manual

JamMan Express XT

Stereo Looper w/JamSync

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Overview �� 1

Introduction ��1 Features ��1

9V Battery Installation �� 1

The User Interface & Connectors �� 2

The User Interface ��2 Connectors ��3

Connection Diagrams �� 4

Standard Looping ��4 Multi-Track Looping Using JamSync ��4 Multi-Player/Multi-Track Looping Using JamSync ��5

Operation �� 6

Recording a Phrase �� 6 Clearing a Phrase ��6 Recording Overdubs �� 7 Undoing/Redoing Overdubs ��7 Using JamSync �� 8

Specications �� 11

Overview

Introduction

The JamMan Express XT is a versatile, yet simple to operate stereo looper� With stereo inputs/outputs, three LEDs to indicate looping status, and true bypass operation, the JamMan Express XT allows you to record mono or stereo loops with ease and without compromising your tone when bypassed�

Using the built-in JamSync feature, multiple JamMan Express XT devices can be synchronized to provide multi-track looping capabilities! Cascade two or more JamMan Express XTs for multi-track looping in your own rig or sync with your bandmates’ JamSync compatible JamMan devices for multi-track looping with other members in the band!

With a small footprint, simplicity of operation, great sound quality, 10 minutes of stereo loop recording time, and JamSync, the JamMan Express XT is sure to be the perfect looper

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to compliment your rig� Thanks for choosing DigiTech

Features

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• Stereo 1/4” Inputs & Outputs

• 10 Minutes of Loop Recording Time

• True Bypass Operation

• JamSync for Multi-Track Looping

• Silent Clear

• Intuitive User Interface

• Compatible w/ 9V Battery or PS0913DC Power Supply (Each Sold Separately)

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Prevents Playback When Clearing Loops

9V Battery Installation

To install a 9V battery:

1� Remove the two screws in the bottom of the chassis using a Phillips screwdriver�

2� Locate the battery connection leads, connect the battery, then place the battery in the

battery compartment�

3� Place the bottom plate back on the chassis and replace the two screws� Make sure the

battery connection wires are clear of the chassis and screw mounting holes to avoid pinching the wires and causing damage�

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The User Interface & Connectors

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The User Interface

1� LOOP LEVEL Knob

This knob controls the output level of the loop�

2� Status LEDs

These LEDs indicate the status of the pedal as shown in the below table�

LED Status

REC

Loop is being recorded.

PL AY

Loop is playing.

DUB

Overdub is being recorded.

DUB

Overdub is being undone/redone.

REC

Pedal is in standby

DUB

(recording/playback stopped).

PL AY

Loop is being cleared (footswitch held).

REC

Slave armed for record (connected as slave via JamSync).

REC

Slave synchronization established via

DUB

JamSync.

PL AY

REC

DUB

Low battery.

PL AY

3� Footswitch

The Footswitch is used to perform functions in the JamMan Express XT� It is used to control all looping functions (record, play, overdub, undo/redo, stop, and loop clear)�

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Connectors

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4� Power Jack

Connect an optional PS0913DC power supply to this jack�

5� JAMSYNC OUT

Connect this jack to the JAMSYNC IN jack on another JAMSYNC compatible device for master control over loop playback and stop functions�

6� JAMSYNC IN

Connect this jack to the JAMSYNC OUT jack on another JAMSYNC compatible device to slave loop playback and stop functions to a master device�

7� LEFT IN (Mono)

Connect your instrument or additional pedal to this jack� The signal is fed to both outputs when only the LEFT IN (Mono) jack is used�

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8� RIGHT IN

Connect a second input to this jack for stereo operation� LEFT and RIGHT inputs are processed separately through the looper engine and then fed to the LEFT and RIGHT outputs to maintain true stereo separation between channels�

9� LEFT OUT (Mono)

Connect this output to the input of a

single guitar amplier or another pedal

input�

10� RIGHT OUT

Connect this output to the input of a

second guitar amplier when a second

amp is being used�

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Connection Diagrams

AMP 1

JAMSYNC

Standard Looping

AMP 1

OUT

IN IN

OUT

ININ

AMP 2

HARMAN PS0913DC POWER SUPPLY

GUITAR

OUT

In 1 (Mono)Out 1 (Mono)

In 2Out 2

OUT

IN

Optional

Multi-Track Looping Using JamSync

OUT

ININ

IN IN

OUT

MASTER

AMP 2

OUT

SLAVE

IN

OUT

HARMAN PS0913DC POWER SUPPLIES

GUITAR

OUT

In 1 (Mono)Out 1 (Mono)

In 2Out 2

IN

JamSync

Optional

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Multi-Player/Multi-Track Looping Using JamSync

To PA Mixer (Right)

AMP 1

OUT

IN IN

OUT

MASTER

AMP 2

AMP 1

ININOUT

IN

HARMAN PS0913DC POWER SUPPLY

GUITAR

ININ

OUT

In 1 (Mono)Out 1 (Mono)

In 2Out 2

OUT

IN

GUITAR PLAYER BASS PLAYER KEYBAORD PLAYER

HARMAN PS0913DC POWER SUPPLY

BASS

To PA Mixer (Left)

JAMSYNC JAMSYNC

OUT

DI 1

DI 2

OUT

IN

OUT

In 1 (Mono)Out 1 (Mono)

INOUT

SLAVE 1

HARMAN PS0913DC

INPUTOUTPUT

IN

OUT

INPUTOUTPUT

IN

POWER SUPPLY

KEYBOARD

OUTOUT

OUT

IN

SLAVE 2

JamSync

Optional

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Operation

The JamMan Express XT was designed to be very simple to use right out of the box� This section of the manual describes how to perform the basic looping functions�

Recording a Phrase

The JamMan Express XT records a single phrase and then plays it back as a continuous loop�

To record a phrase:

1� Press the

FOOTSWITCH and begin playing to start recording� The REC LED will light

solid red and recording will begin�

2� When nished recording, press the

phrase will automatically begin playing back in a repeating loop and the

FOOTSWITCH once to set the loop end point� The

PLAY LED will

light solid green�

3� Press the

FOOTSWITCH 2 times quickly to stop loop playback�

NOTE: The maximum phrase recording length is 10 minutes�

Clearing a Phrase

Clear a phrase to re-record it or record a new phrase� The JamMan Express XT has a

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unique feature, referred to as "Silent Clear

play it rst. Note that you cannot undo the process of clearing a phrase, so make sure you

want to proceed before performing this function�

To clear a recorded phrase:

", which clears a phrase without requiring you to

1� Stop loop playback if it is not already (all LEDs should be off)� If loop playback is active

PLAY LED is on), press the FOOTSWITCH 2 times to stop loop playback�

(the

2� Press and hold the

FOOTSWITCH for ~2 seconds� The REC LED will quickly ash red,

indicating the phrase has been cleared�

NOTE: When using a slave/master looper setup, if the master loop is ~3 seconds or less and if pressing and holding the clear on the slave device, you may need to initiate play then stop (3

FOOTSWITCH from a stopped state does not initiate

FOOTSWITCH

presses) and hold the footswitch on the 3rd press to clear its loop�

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Recording Overdubs

Once a phrase has been recorded, overdubs can be added on top of the phrase�

To record overdubs:

1� Press the

FOOTSWITCH to start loop playback� The PLAY LED will light solid green and

the phrase will begin playing�

2� Press the

FOOTSWITCH again to begin overdub recording� The DUB LED will light solid

yellow and audio will be recorded on top of the phrase�

3� When done overdub recording, press the

FOOTSWITCH to end the overdub recording

session� The loop will continue playing along with the newly recorded overdub�

4� You can now decide whether you would like to undo the last overdub and re-record

it (see "Undoing/Redoing Overdubs" in the following section) or proceed and record additional overdubs by repeating steps 2-3�

5� Press the

FOOTSWITCH 2 times quickly to stop loop playback�

Undoing/Redoing Overdubs

When recording overdubs, you can choose to undo the last overdub recorded if you wish to re-record it� If you change your mind or accidentally undo an overdub, you can then redo the overdub to retrieve it�

To undo/redo an overdub:

1� Record an overdub as described in the previous section, "Recording Overdubs"�

2� Ensure the loop is playing (the

FOOTSWITCH 1 time to initiate loop playback� Once the loop is playing, press

the and hold the

FOOTSWITCH for ~2 seconds� The DUB LED will quickly ash yellow,

PLAY LED should be on)� If the loop is not playing, press

indicating the overdub has been undone�

3� If you wish to restore the overdub, press and hold the

seconds to redo the overdub� The

DUB LED will quickly ash yellow, indicating the

FOOTSWITCH again for ~2

overdub has been redone�

NOTE: Each time an overdub is added, the last overdub is merged with the original loop and can no longer be undone using the Undo feature� If the combined loop and overdub length exceed 10 minutes (e�g�, a 6 minute loop and 6 minute overdub, etc�), the two will automatically be merged and the overdub cannot be undone� Overdubs added to a recorded loop of 5 minutes or less will not be automatically merged�

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Using JamSync

1/8” Stereo Cable (TRS)

JamSync

INOUT To Next JamSync Slave

OUT

Connection & Record Sequence

JamSync allows you to synchronize multiple JamSync compatible devices using optional 1/8” mini stereo (TRS) cables (see below cable diagram)� This allows a JamSync master to control the loop playback and stop functions for all connected JamSync slaves, providing multi-track looping capabilities� You can cascade multiple JamMan Express XTs for single-player/multitrack looping or collaborate with other musicians, each recording and cueing their own loops for expressive multi-player/multi-track looping�

Tip

Sleeve

(Ground)

Ring Ring

Record First Record Second

JamSync

Optional

1/8” Mini Stereo (TRS) Cable Diagram

Tip

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve (Ground)

Ring

(Ground)

.

To use JamSync, connect the master device’s

JAMSYNC OUT jack to the JAMSYNC IN jack

of the rst slave device. The

REC and PLAY

LEDs on the slaved device will briey ash,

indicating the unit is in slave mode� Daisy chain any remaining slaves in the same manner�

When cascading multiple JamMan Express XTs

SLAVEMASTER

in series and using JamSync, the last JamMan Express XT device in the chain should be the master� You will then want to record to the last JamMan Expess XT device in the signal

chain (the master) rst, then the second to

last device, etc�, working your way backwards through the signal chain� Performing these actions will ensure you record only what you intend to during each pass�

There are two methods for recording loops to a JamSync slaved JamMan device:

• Manual Slave Recording Method

Using this method, you can record to the master then wait until you’re ready to record to the slave� This method works well if you do not wish to immediately

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record to the slave and instead wish to record to the slave at a later time in the song� When using this method, you must arm the slave to record before the master device reaches its loop start point� It’s at this loop start point that the master will send the record command to the slave device(s), so the slave device must be armed in advance to receive the record command�

• Sequential Slave Recording Method

Using this method, you can record to a JamSync slave immediately upon setting the loop end point of the master� Use this method when you want to immediately begin recording to the slave device after recording to the master device�

To record using the Manual Slave Recording Method:

1� Press the

FOOTSWITCH on the master device and begin playing� The REC LED will light

solid red and recording will begin�

2� When nished recording to the master, press the

FOOTSWITCH once to set the loop

end point� The phrase will automatically begin playing back in a repeating loop and the

PLAY LED will light solid green�

3� Press the

will begin once the master makes another pass of its loop start point (the

FOOTSWITCH on the slave device to arm the slave for recording� Recording

REC LED will

light solid red on the slave device when recording begins )� Once recording has begun, play your part�

4� When nished recording to the slave, press the slave’s

FOOTSWITCH once to set the

loop end point� The phrase will automatically begin playing back along with the master loop and the

5� Press the

PLAY LED will light solid green�

FOOTSWITCH on the master device 2 times quickly to stop loop playback on

both devices�

To record using the Sequential Slave Recording Method:

1� Press the

FOOTSWITCH on the slave device� The REC LED will ash red, indicating the

slave is armed for recording�

2� Press the

FOOTSWITCH on the master device and begin playing� The REC LED will light

solid red and recording on the master will begin�

3� When nished recording to the master, press the master

FOOTSWITCH once to set

the loop end point� The master device’s recorded phrase will begin playing back and the armed slave device will immediately begin recording, indicated by the slave’s

REC LED

lighting solid red�

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4� Play your part�

5� When nished recording to the slave, press the slave’s

FOOTSWITCH once to set the

loop end point� The phrase will automatically begin playing back along with the master loop and the

6� Press the

PLAY LED will light solid green�

FOOTSWITCH on the master device 2 times quickly to stop loop playback on

both devices�

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Speciﬁcations

DIGITAL

A/D/A Conversion: 24-bit Max� Individual Loop Time: 10 minutes (stereo)

LEFT(MONO)/RIGHT INPUTS

Connector Type: ¼” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve) Input Impedance: 550 kΩ Mono/1.1 MΩ Stereo Unity Gain Input to Output: Loop Level knob set to 12 o’clock position Max Input Level at Unity: +4 dBu DFS Left and Right Audio Paths: Each channel maintains analog dry path

LEFT(MONO)/RIGHT OUTPUTS

Connector Type: ¼” Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)/Balanced (Tip-Ring-Sleeve)

Output Impedance: 100 Ω Unbalanced / 200 Ω Balanced

Playback Unity Gain: Loop Level knob set to 12 o’clock position Maximum Output Level: +4 dBu DFS

PERFORMANCE

Frequency Response: +0/-3 dB 20-20 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: > -100 dB

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Consumption: < 2 Watts Current Draw: < 150 mA Battery Life: Approximately 2 hours of operation using 9V battery

POWER ADAPTER

Model: PS0913DC-01 Input: 100 VAC-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Output: 9 VDC 1�3 A Polarity:

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT

Dimensions: 4�5” (L) x 2�75” (W) x 2” (H) 112 mm (L) x 65 mm (W) x 33 mm (H) Product Weight: 0�6 lb / 0�27 kg Shipping Weight: 0�75 lb / 0�32 kg

Product specications are subject to change without notice.

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DigiTech JamMan Express XT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Overview

Introduction

Features

9V Battery Installation

The User Interface & Connectors

The User Interface

Connectors

Connection Diagrams

Standard Looping

Multi-Track Looping Using JamSync

Multi-Player/Multi-Track Looping Using JamSync

Operation

Recording a Phrase

Clearing a Phrase

Recording Overdubs

Undoing/Redoing Overdubs

Using JamSync