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Drum n´ Loop

drum looper

user manual

Summary of Contents for Harley Benton Drum n' Loop

Page 1: ...Drum n Loop drum looper user manual ...

Page 2: ...Musikhaus Thomann Thomann GmbH Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone 49 0 9546 9223 0 E mail info thomann de Internet www thomann de 19 09 2017 ID 417185 ...

Page 3: ...mation 5 1 2 Notational conventions 6 1 3 Symbols and signal words 6 2 Safety instructions 8 3 Features 11 4 Notes on use 12 5 Controls and functions 13 6 Operating 23 7 Technical specifications 28 8 Protecting the environment 29 Table of contents Drum n Loop 3 ...

Page 4: ...ions and all other instructions Keep the manual for future reference Make sure that it is available to all those using the device If you sell the unit please make sure that the buyer also receives this manual Our products are subject to a process of continuous development Thus they are subject to change General information drum looper 4 ...

Page 5: ...rd search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms Personal consultation For personal consultation please contact our technical hotline Service If you have any problems with the device the customer service will gladly assist you General information Drum...

Page 6: ...kets and italics Examples VOLUME control Mono button Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics Examples 24ch OFF 1 3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual Letterings Displays General information drum looper 6 ...

Page 7: ... that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided NOTICE This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided Warning signs Type of danger Warning danger zone General information Drum n Loop 7 ...

Page 8: ...itions is consid ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical sensorial and intellectual abilities and having corresponding knowledge and experience Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person w...

Page 9: ...tach any small parts e g knobs or the like from the unit They could swallow the pieces and choke Never let children unattended use electrical devices NOTICE Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only To prevent damage never expose the device to any liquid or moisture Avoid direct sunlight heavy dirt and strong vibrations Safety Safety instructions Drum n Loop 9 ...

Page 10: ...tage rating of the device and that the AC outlet is protected by a residual current circuit breaker Failure to do so could result in damage to the device and possibly the user Unplug the AC adaptor plug before electrical storms occur and when the device is unused for long periods of time to reduce the risk of electric shock or fire Safety instructions drum looper 10 ...

Page 11: ...ats n Dual mode for recording loops with or without drum beats n Incl footswitch for intro fill in and ending n Micro USB port for importing and exporting data n Windows software for data transmission available from our product website n Recording format WAV audio with 48 kHz 24 bit n Power supply via USB port or mains adapter not supplied Features Drum n Loop 11 ...

Page 12: ...ble for transport or storage respectively Handle the device with care Do not try to disassemble or repair the device yourself if it should not work Set the volume of a connected amplifier to minimum before plugging or unplugging an instru ment cable This prevents loud noises When using an instrument with a high output level the sound can be distorted If distortion occurs reduce the volume of the i...

Page 13: ...5 Controls and functions Front panel Controls and functions Drum n Loop 13 ...

Page 14: ... socket for connecting stereo headphones 3 Aux In 3 5 mm mini phone socket for connecting line level signal sources that are output together with the drum sound but not recorded by the looper function 4 Connector for a 9 V power adapter negative pole inner contact not included Controls and functions drum looper 14 ...

Page 15: ...Top side Controls and functions Drum n Loop 15 ...

Page 16: ...hen adjust the drum volume in a range from 00 99 by turning the knob Press it again to return to tempo setting 6 Ctrl In Here you can connect the included foot switch to control the drum function using the included 1 4 jack cable 7 In 1 4 phone socket for connecting a guitar or other instrument with a similar output level 8 Stop Clear This button is used to stop recording or playback of the loop m...

Page 17: ... cable with a 1 4 jack to connect another effects pedal the input of a suitable instrument amplifier or the right input of a stereo amp 11 Out L Output socket left channel Use a shielded instrument cable with a 1 4 jack to connect another effects pedal the input of a suitable instrument amplifier or the left input of a stereo amp Controls and functions Drum n Loop 17 ...

Page 18: ...multaneously and the SYNC indicator appears in the display In asynchronous mode drum playback and looper function start independently from each other This display area remains blank then Turn the control to adjust the desired memory location 01 to 30 for looper recordings Press the control briefly to then select the volume for looper playback by turning the knob Press it again to return to memory ...

Page 19: ...Foot switch Controls and functions Drum n Loop 19 ...

Page 20: ...loop playback after which then the main part is played back 15 Fill Press this switch to insert a rhythm variation during loop playback 16 Ctrl In Here you can connect the included 1 4 cable for the connection to the main unit Controls and functions drum looper 20 ...

Page 21: ... for loop material playback 18 Tempo indicator for drum function unit is BPM beats per minute 19 Volume indicator for the drum function 20 Indicator for the rhythm type number Display Controls and functions Drum n Loop 21 ...

Page 22: ...g sequence is currently being played STOP Drumm function is stopped 22 Dividing line between looper area in the upper part of the display and drum area in the lower part 23 If a broken line is displayed here the memory location contains loop material otherwise it does not During recording and playback this area is used to display the progress bar 24 When the SYNC indicator appears the unit is in s...

Page 23: ...elected drum sound Repeatedly press the drum knob briefly to successively select the memory location indicator for rhythm types NO 01 40 the drum volume VOL 00 99 and the tempo TEMPO 40 200 A appears to the left of the respectively selected parameter After selecting the desired parameter you can change its value by turning the drum control Press the drum control again for two seconds to stop drum ...

Page 24: ...e drum playback and looper function start independently and the drum function is not recorded The display area at the top left of the display remains blank then If you press the foot switch Intro End the drum function starts with an Intro part of 2 bars The drum function then changes to the main part the looper function automatically starts the recording and you start playing the connected instrum...

Page 25: ...o start loop recording Press the foot switch Stop Clear to stop the loop recording If you want to switch immediately from recording to loop playback press the foot switch Play Rec If you then want to stop loop playback press the foot switch Stop Clear To stop the still running drum func tion press the drum control for two seconds To start loop recording and drum function without an intro press the...

Page 26: ...o your first recording overdub press the foot switch Play Rec again and start playing Proceed accordingly until all desired layers are recorded You can delete the last recorded layer Undo and then restore it Redo To do so in Overdub and playback mode keep the foot switch Play Rec pressed for about 2 seconds The display light turns red for two seconds and then returns to green The loop is then play...

Page 27: ...iver is installed automatically If a mes sage appears on the screen to update the software we recommend that you perform the update The looper interface then appears with the options IMPORT EXPORT and DELETE Use the mouse to click on IMPORT if you want to copy files from the computer to the pedal Click on EXPORT if you want to copy files from the pedal to the computer Click DELETE if you want to d...

Page 28: ...ed or via USB port Current consumption 120 mA Input impedance 1 MΩ Output impedance 100 Ω Audio format for file exchange via USB WAV audio 48 kHz 24 bit Total recording time 50 min Loop time max 5 min Memory locations 30 Dimensions W H D 132 mm 40 mm 90 mm Weight 612 g Technical specifications drum looper 28 ...

Page 29: ...g Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE Do not dispose with your normal household waste Dispose of this device through an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility When discarding the device comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country If in d...

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Page 32: ...Musikhaus Thomann Hans Thomann Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany www thomann de ...

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