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Recording a Loop (Auto Quantize)

Pedal Tempo Off (Default)/Auto Record Off (Default)

1. 

Select an empty memory location 

using the 

<UP/DOWN>

 buttons 

(

LOOP

 and 

SINGLE

 LEDs will be off).

2. 

Set the 

<RHYTHM LEVEL> 

control 

to the 9 o’clock position then tap 

the 

<TEMPO>

 button a few times at 

the rate you want the phrase tempo 

to be. You will begin to hear the 

Rhythm Guide Track. The beats will 

be indicated by a flashing 

TEMPO

 

button LED, flashing red on the first 

downbeat and green on all remaining 

beats of the measure. When using the 

Rhythm Guide Track, time signature 

can be manually set to a different time 

signature other than the default of 4 

beats per measure (see “

Setup > Time 

Signature

”).

3. 

Press the 

<PEDAL SWITCH> 

to 

initiate recording and begin playing. 

You will receive a one measure count 

in, indicated by a flashing red and 

green 

STATUS

 LED. After the count 

in, begin playing with the first beat 

to start recording. Recording will be 

indicated by a solid red 

STATUS

 LED.

4. 

As soon as you’re done recording, 

press the 

<PEDAL SWITCH>

 again 

to stop recording and initiate playback. 

Quickly press the 

<PEDAL SWITCH>

 

twice to stop loop playback. 

5. 

Press the 

<STORE> 

button twice if 

you wish to store the loop.

Summary of Contents for JamMan SOLO XT

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...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 consu...

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Page 6: ...dered to be the responsibility of the consumer A copy of the original purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service 5 DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design or make additio...

Page 7: ...cording Overdubs 21 Undo Redo Clear 23 Time Stretching a Phrase 25 Storing a Loop 26 Copying a Loop 27 Deleting a Loop 28 Erasing All Loops Internal Memory 29 Erasing All Loops External Memory Card 30...

Page 8: ...l as the exciting new JamSync feature which allows for syncing of multiple JamSync compatible devices The JamMan Solo XT has USB connectivity for syncing to DigiTech s free JamManager XT software JamM...

Page 9: ...ternal Loop Memories Using Optional Memory Card SelectableTime Signature TapTempo 9 Built In Rhythm Guide Patterns Auto Record Sensing Auto Quantization Time Stretching Reverse Loop Playback 3 Selecta...

Page 10: ...ch two times quickly stops loop playback This switch is also used for exiting the Setup menu and aborting the store function 2 STATUS LED This LED indicates status during record playback and overdub a...

Page 11: ...continuously when play is initiated Loop is the default setting for recorded phrases A Loop can be converted to a Single Phrase and vice versa When this LED is flashing the internal or external memor...

Page 12: ...ge of pitch Pressing and holding this button will reset any tempo change applied to a loop back to its original tempo as long as the tempo change has not been stored to memory 11 SETUP BUTTON Pressing...

Page 13: ...nnect this jack to the JamSync OUT jack of another JamMan Solo XT using a TRS stereo 1 8 mini cable for slave loop operation 18 19 17 16 22 23 21 20 16 FOOTSWITCH JACK This jack accommodates the FS3X...

Page 14: ...LEFT OUT MONO JACK Connect this output to the input of a single guitar amplifier another pedal input or amp effects return 21 RIGHT OUT JACK Connect this output to the input of a second guitar amplifi...

Page 15: ...t a music player or some other audio source to the AUX IN jack optional Connect optional FS3X to the JamMan Solo XT s FOOT SWITCH input for hands free control Connect other pedals in front of the JamM...

Page 16: ...or some other audio source to the AUX IN jack optional Connect the master s JAMSYNC OUT jack to the slave s JAMSYNC IN jack Connect other pedals in front of the JamMan Solo XT optional Connect the Jam...

Page 17: ...11 Multi Pedal Multi Player Using JamSync SLAVE MASTER SLAVE IN JamSync OUT OUT JamSync I N JAMSYNC 20 JAMSYNC 20 JAMSYNC 20...

Page 18: ...ITCH to initiate recording Recording will begin and you should start playing 6 Once done recording press the PEDAL SWITCH again to set the loop end point and initiate playback 7 You can now listen to...

Page 19: ...s When Loop 200 is reached pressing the UP button will cause the loop memories to wrap around and return to Loop 1 Likewise if Loop 1 is reached pressing the DOWN button will wrap the other way return...

Page 20: ...s then calculated Getting an accurately timed and seamless loop takes practice but offers the flexibility experienced loopers require Auto Quantized Looping Auto Quantized looping makes getting accura...

Page 21: ...ord and playback loops up to 10 minutes long Recording a Loop Free Form Pedal Tempo Off Default Auto Record Off Default 1 Select an empty memory location using the UP DOWN buttons LOOP and SINGLE LEDs...

Page 22: ...st downbeat and green on all remaining beats of the measure When using the Rhythm GuideTrack time signature can be manually set to a different time signature other than the default of 4 beats per meas...

Page 23: ...f the measure When using the Rhythm GuideTrack time signature can be manually set to a different time signature other than the default of 4 beats per measure see Setup Time Signature 3 Press the PEDAL...

Page 24: ...ture can be manually set to a different time signature other than the default of 4 beats per measure see Setup Time Signature 4 To exit PedalTempo Mode and prepare for recording press and hold the PED...

Page 25: ...recording from the AUX IN jack see Setup Auto Record for information on enabling Auto Record To record a loop from the AUX IN jack 1 Select an empty memory location using the UP DOWN buttons LOOP and...

Page 26: ...will flash indicating the loop is cued for playback 2 Once the current loop reaches its loop end point the cued loop will seamlessly begin playing 3 Repeat step 1 to cue another loop Note If either th...

Page 27: ...ding overdubs it is recommended that you store the loop first before adding the overdubs This will allow you to use the Clear function in the event you ever need to clear all overdubs and get back to...

Page 28: ...As soon as you re done overdubbing press the PEDAL SWITCH again Anything played while overdub was active is now heard with the recorded phrase 4 To add additional overdubs repeat steps 2 and 3 5 Quick...

Page 29: ...ernating between the Undo and Redo functions Clear The Clear feature can be used to clear a recorded loop after it has been recorded but before it has been stored to memory This provides hands free cl...

Page 30: ...ure the loop is still playing and press and hold the Pedal Switch again until the Status LED begins to quickly flash yellow and you see rEd in the LED display The Redo function is now complete 5 Repea...

Page 31: ...button or press the SETUP button twice until tPo is shown in the display 4 If you pressed the SETUP button twice in the last step press the UP button to increase tempo or the DOWN button to decrease...

Page 32: ...locations This allows you to create loop templates by making changes to Playback Type Rhythm Type Tempo or Time Signature and then storing the changes to memory for later recall and use To store a ne...

Page 33: ...y using the UP DOWN buttons 2 Press the STORE button once 3 Use the UP DOWN buttons to select the desired memory location for which to copy the loop Make sure you select an empty memory location LOOP...

Page 34: ...delete a loop from internal or external memory 1 Select the desired memory location using the UP DOWN buttons 2 Press and hold the Store button for two seconds until the display shows ErL then release...

Page 35: ...be off If the CARD MEM LED is on press and hold the UP or DOWN button until the LED goes out 2 Press and hold the Store button for approximately four seconds until the display shows Eri Erase Internal...

Page 36: ...nal memory location has been selected the CARD MEM LED should be on If the CARD MEM LED is off press and hold the UP or DOWN button until the LED lights 2 Press and hold the Store button for approxima...

Page 37: ...es You can cascade multiple JamMan Solo XTs together for single player multi track looping or collaborate with other musicians each recording and cueing their own loops for expressive multi player mul...

Page 38: ...the display as shown to the left If you have a slave connected and do not see these indicators check your JamSync cable The following directions describe how to record loops on multiple JamMan Solo XT...

Page 39: ...k on the Master then arm and record to the Slave 2 Sequentially record on the Master then the Slave by arming the Slave for record first then begin recording on the Master using this method loop recor...

Page 40: ...refore you can turn the RHYTHM LEVEL control on the master device to the desired listening level and ensure all slaved devices have their RHYTHM LEVEL controls turned all the way down You will then wa...

Page 41: ...ature 3 To record a loop the same length as the master loop press the PEDAL SWITCH on the master device to initiate recording and begin playing If you set a tempo in step 2 you will receive a one bar...

Page 42: ...s to be a multiple of the master s loop length Once the loop end point is set on the slave device the synced loops will continue to playback together 7 Store your recorded phrases on each device using...

Page 43: ...ture other than the default 4 beats per measure see Setup Time Signature 3 Press the PEDAL SWITCH on the slave device This will arm the slave for recording indicated by a flashing red STATUS LED 4 Pre...

Page 44: ...the slave device The loop length needs to be a multiple of the master s loop length Once the loop end point is set on the slave device the synced loops will continue to playback together 7 If you wish...

Page 45: ...ng back along with any slaved devices which were armed for playback in step 1 3 To then cue slaved devices for playback press the slave device s PEDAL SWITCH at any time during master loop playback Th...

Page 46: ...ate the Setup menu The available Setup menu items are Menu Item Description Options ItemType LoP Sin Playback Type Loop Single Phrase Loop Attribute tPO Tempo 40 240 Loop Attribute Sig Time Signature...

Page 47: ...DAL SWITCH will restart Single phrase playback from the beginning Pressing the PEDAL SWITCH quickly two times will start and then stop Single phrase playback You can always change Single phrases back...

Page 48: ...SETUP button to enter the Setup menu The SETUP button LED will now be flashing and LoP will show in the display 4 Use the Up Down buttons to change between SINGLE and LOOP options for phrase playback...

Page 49: ...phrase see Operation Time Stretching a Phrase To set theTempo before recording a loop 1 Select an empty memory location using the UP DOWN buttons LOOP and SINGLE LEDs will be off 2 Press the SETUP but...

Page 50: ...uttons LOOP and SINGLE LEDs will be off 2 Press the SETUP button three times or until SIg appears in the display 3 Press the UP and DOWN buttons to change the time signature 4 Once the desired selecti...

Page 51: ...nome to drum samples This built in Rhythm Guide Track can be used as a metronome to help you stay in time when recording loops The available Rhythm Type options are Option RhythmType OFF Off rh1 Wood...

Page 52: ...e phrase tempo to be This will set the tempo The TEMPO button LED will now be flashing to the beat of the tempo 4 Press the SETUP button four times or until rHy appears in the display 5 Press the UP D...

Page 53: ...hen stops InS Instant Loop stops playing instantly To change the Stop Mode of a loop 1 Select the desired memory location using the UP DOWN buttons 2 Press the SETUP button five times or until StP app...

Page 54: ...times or until RSe appears in the display 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons to turn the Reverse feature on and off 3 Once the desired selection has been made press the Pedal Switch to exit the Setup menu 4...

Page 55: ...imes or until Arc appears in the display 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons to turn Auto Record on and off 3 Once the desired selection has been made press the Pedal Switch to exit the Setup menu Note TheAut...

Page 56: ...pears in the display 2 Press the UP DOWN buttons to turn PedalTempo on and off 3 Once the desired selection has been made press the Pedal Switch to exit the Setup menu Note The PedalTempo parameter is...

Page 57: ...es overdubbing immediately after record rPd Record Play Dub Enables Play immediately after record To change the Record Sequence setting 1 Press the SETUP button nine times or until rdP or rPd appears...

Page 58: ...of 200 memory locations for a total of 400 memory locations when an optional Micro SD SDHC memory card is installed When an optional memory card has been installed pressing the UP and DOWN buttons wi...

Page 59: ...a memory card will erase all data on the card To format a Micro SD SDHC card when nF is displayed 1 While the display reads nF the Store button will begin flashing prompting for a format confirmation...

Page 60: ...re button again The display will read F Format and the Store button will continue to flash If you wish to abort this procedure press the Pedal Switch If you wish to proceed go to step 3 3 To initiate...

Page 61: ...c computer systems and lets you archive and transfer loops between the JamMan Solo XT and your computer For more information visit www digitech com JamManager XT System Requirements Windows XP Home Pr...

Page 62: ...ing this footswitch will stop any of these functions with a single press If this footswitch is pressed and held it will clear any new loop or overdubs made to an existing loop that have not been store...

Page 63: ...he bridge loop and store it to memory location 3 To use these three loops in a performance 1 Select Loop 1 verse loop and press the PEDAL SWITCH Loop 1 will begin playing back 2 To switch to Loop 2 ch...

Page 64: ...essed less than two seconds before the end of a playing loop the JamMan Solo XT will not have enough time to cue up the next loop and the current loop will continue to play one more time If any overdu...

Page 65: ...ing the JamManager XT software and USB connection before performing this procedure Factory Restore does not affect any loops on the optional external memory card To perform the Factory Restore procedu...

Page 66: ...loop time up to 200 loops total External Memory Type Micro SD SDHC up to 32GB optional External Memory Capacity Over 32 hours 10 6MB minute of recording time when using 16GB or larger Micro SDHC card...

Page 67: ...tor Type 1 4 Stereo Tip Ring Sleeve compatible with optional DigiTech FS3X 3 button footswitch Left Mono Right Outputs Connector Type 1 4 Unbalanced Tip Sleeve Balanced Tip Ring Sleeve Output Impedanc...

Page 68: ...Adapter Model PS0920DC 01 Input 100VAC 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 9VDC 2 0 A Polarity Barrel Connector Size 5 5 mm x 2 5 mm Dimensions Weight Dimensions 5 L x 3 1 8 W x 2 1 4 H 127 mm L x 79 4 mm W x 57 2...

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