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Ditto X4 Looper User Manual

Important Safety 

Instructions

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

LIMITED WARRANTY

Terminals marked with this symbol carry 

electrical current of suffi  cient magnitude 
to constitute risk of electric shock. 

Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with 
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other 
installation or modifi cation should be performed only 
by qualifi ed personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears, 

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated 
dangerous voltage inside the 

enclosure - voltage that may be suffi  cient to constitute a 
risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, 

alerts you to important operating and 
maintenance instructions in the 

accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not 
remove the top cover (or the rear section). 

No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to 
qualifi ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, 
do not expose this appliance to rain and 

moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping 
or splashing liquids and no objects fi lled with liquids, 
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use 
by qualifi ed service personnel only. 

To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any 
servicing other than that contained in the operation 
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualifi ed 
service personnel.

1. 

Read these instructions.

2. 

Keep these instructions.

3. 

Heed all warnings.

4. 

Follow all instructions.

5. 

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. 

Clean only with dry cloth.

7. 

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. 

Do not install near any heat sources such as 

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9. 

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 the third prong are provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an 
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.  

Protect the power cord from being walked on or 

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, 
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.  

Use only attachments/accessories specifi ed by 

the manufacturer.

12.  

Use only with the 

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, 
or table specifi ed by the 
manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart 
is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/apparatus 
combination to avoid 

injury from tip-over.

13.  

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 

when unused for long periods of time. 

14.  

Refer all servicing to qualifi ed 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.

15.  

The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket 

outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16.  

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is 

used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall 
remain readily operable.

17.  

Correct disposal of this 

product: This symbol indicates that 
this product must not be disposed 
of with household waste, 
according to the WEEE Directive 
(2012/19/EU) and your national 
law. This product should be taken 

to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste 
electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The 
mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible 
negative impact on the environment and human health 
due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally 
associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation 
in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to 
the effi  cient use of natural resources. For more 
information about where you can take your waste 
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city 
offi  ce, or your household waste collection service.

18.  

Do not install in a confi ned space, such as a book 

case or similar unit.

19.  

Do not place naked fl ame sources, such as lighted 

candles, on the apparatus.

20.  

Please keep the environmental aspects of battery 

disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a 
battery collection point.

21.  

Use this apparatus in tropical and/or 

moderate climates.

MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which 
may be suff ered by any person who relies either 
wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, 
or statement contained herein. Technical specifi cations, 
appearances and other information are subject to 
change without notice. All trademarks are the property 
of their respective owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, 
LAB GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, 
TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA 
and DDA are trademarks or registered trademarks 
of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 
2016 All rights reserved.

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions 
and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s 
Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at 
music-group.com/warranty. 

Summary of Contents for Ditto X4 Looper

Page 1: ...Ditto X4 Looper...

Page 2: ...Using two loops in Sync mode 9 6 Store Import Export 9 Current in memory loop vs stored loop backing track 9 Current loop stays in memory 9 USB operation vs looping 9 Exporting Ditto X4 Looper loops t...

Page 3: ...urer orsoldwith theapparatus Whenacart isused usecautionwhen movingthecart apparatus combinationtoavoid injuryfromtip over 13 Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsor whenunusedforlongperiodsoftime...

Page 4: ...ou create today 2 Setup The Ditto X4 should contain the following items in the box 1 Ditto X4 looper pedal 1 9V power supply 2 rubber feet for non velcro pedalboard mounting 1 USB cable 1 Quick Start...

Page 5: ...5 Ditto X4 Looper User Manual 3 Hookup Input Basic Looping No Effects Combo Ditto X4 looper with effects mono or stereo Modulation Pedals Drive Pedals Input Optional second amp Combo...

Page 6: ...6 Ditto X4 Looper User Manual Ditto X4 looper in an FX loop Drive Pedal s FX Loop Send FX Loop Return Input Combo Reverb delay and modulation pedals Dual mono with two instruments Combo...

Page 7: ...op 2 can be played at a time allowing distinct parts to be switched back and forth In Sync mode both loops can be played simultaneously 4 DECAY knob this controls the amount of volume reduction that o...

Page 8: ...ery possible that at some point during your looping experimentation you will not be satisfied with a loop layer you have just created To clear the last layer that you recorded press and hold the loop...

Page 9: ...either press the LOOP 2 footswitch at the end of 1 phrase to keep the 2 loops the same length or simply let the recording continue The second loop s length will always end in multiples of the first lo...

Page 10: ...y selecting it and pressing Cmd and E simultaneously 6 Disconnect Ditto X4 Looper from your computer The LOOP footswitch LEDs will stop blinking orange and return to green and audio will be enabled ag...

Page 11: ...ops to match when you disengage the reverse effect Half Engaging this effect causes the loop to play back at half speed and also detunes the pitch by one octave This can be used to create bass lines b...

Page 12: ...Flip switch 3 to the up position to allow the second loop to begin recording immediately upon pressing its footswitch Sync mode This mode was primarily designed to allow 2 independent loops to be play...

Page 13: ...Input connector 2 Standard jacks mono TS with automatic mono stereo sensing Input impedance 1 M Output connector 2 Standard jacks mono TS with automatic mono stereo sensing Output impedance 100 Power...

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