DigiTech JamMan SOLO XT Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

4User Interface & ConnectorsJAMSYNC 203 9415 6 8721. PEDAL SWITCH The Pedal Switch is used to start recording and toggle between playback and ove

54. LED DISPLAY This display shows the currently selected loop memory location and JamSync slave status. It also shows information during operational

6JAMSYNC 2010 11 1210. TEMPO BUTTON Press this button multiple times to set the tempo for a new loop or change the tempo of a stored loop. Beats are

715141313. POWER JACK Connect the included power supply to this jack. The JamMan Solo XT can only be powered using the external power supply. 14. JA

8keep true stereo separation between channels. 18. LEFT INPUT (MONO) JACK Connect your instrument, additional pedal, or an amp effects send to this j

9Connection DiagramsConnecting to the Amp InputJAMSYNC 20In 1 (Mono)In 2Out 1 (Mono)Out 2Connect your guitar/bass to the LEFT INPUT.Connect a music pl

10Multi-Pedal/Single-Player Using JamSyncJAMSYNC 20JAMSYNC 20In 1 (Mono)In 2Out 1 (Mono)Out 2Connect your guitar/bass to the LEFT INPUT.Connect a musi

11Multi-Pedal/Multi-Player Using JamSyncSLAVEMASTERSLAVEIN JamSync OUTOUT JamSync INJAMSYNC 20JAMSYNC 20JAMSYNC 20..

12Quick Start1. Make necessary connections (see “Connection Diagrams”).2. Connect the included power adapter to the JamMan Solo XT.3. Select an em

13OperationSelecting a Loop in MemoryTo select loops, press the <UP> and <DOWN> buttons. As you press these buttons the LED display will u

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14Free-Form vs Auto Quantized LoopingThere are two ways you can record loops using the JamMan Solo XT, Free-Form looping or Auto Quantize looping.Free

15Once the tempo is established, record your loop and set the loop end point at the end of a measure. If your timing was a little early or late, not t

16Recording a Loop Using Auto Record See “Setup > Auto Record” for information on enabling the Auto Record feature. 1. Select an empty memory loca

17Recording a Loop (Auto Quantize)Pedal Tempo Off (Default)/Auto Record Off (Default)1. Select an empty memory location using the <UP/DOWN> but

18Recording a Loop Using Pedal Tempo (Auto Quantize)See “Setup > Pedal Tempo” for information on enabling the Pedal Tempo feature.1. Select an emp

19Recording a Loop Using the AUX IN JackThe JamMan Solo XT can record stereo loops using the AUX IN 1/8” mini jack. This jack can be connected to port

20Multiple Loop Playback (Cueing Loops)The JamMan Solo XT allows you to cue up loops for seamless multi-loop playback. This can be used to playback a

21Recording OverdubsOnce a loop has been recorded, the JamMan Solo XT allows you to record multiple overdubs on top of the loop. Overdub recording is

22To record an overdub:1. Press the <PEDAL SWITCH> to initiate playback of the loop, indicated by a solid green STATUS LED.2. Press the <PE

23Undo, Redo, & ClearUndoThe Undo feature allows you to delete the last overdub which you recorded. You can only undo your last overdub, and only

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24To Undo/Redo/Clear a recorded overdub:1. Select an existing loop in memory using the <UP/DOWN> buttons or load an empty memory location and r

25Time Stretching a Phrase You can speed up or slow down the tempo of a stored loop or single phrase without changing its pitch. There are two ways to

26Storing a LoopWhenever you record a loop, add overdubs to a loop, or change loop attributes (i.e. Playback Type, Rhythm Type, Tempo, or Time Sign

27Copying a LoopThe JamMan Solo XT provides a way to copy loops to other memory locations. This can come in handy when you want to change loop attribu

28Deleting a LoopThe JamMan Solo XT uses both internal memory and optional external Micro SD/SDHC memory cards for the storage of loop files. Loops can

29Erasing All Loops (Internal Memory)The JamMan Solo XT allows you to quickly erase all loops from internal memory. WARNING! Erasure of all loops cann

30Erasing All Loops (External Memory Card)The JamMan Solo XT allows you to quickly erase all loops from external memory. The erase procedure only eras

31Using JamSyncJamSync allows you to sync multiple JamSync compatible JamMan devices via 1/8” mini TRS cables. This allows one JamMan device to act as

32Slave is syncedJAMSYNC 20 20.When JamMan Solo XTs are initially connected via the JAMSYNC jacks, Syn will appear in the slave’s display, indicating

33For information on verifying or changing the settings in the previous table, see “Setup”. When recording to multiple JamSync compatible devices, the

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34JAMSYNC 20JAMSYNC 20SLAVEMASTEROUT Jam Sync IN.When cascading multiple JamMan Solo XTs in series and using JamSync, you will need to make t

35Recording Loops One at a Time Using JamSyncTo record one loop at a time using JamSync:1. Select an empty memory location in each JamMan Solo XT de

366. To record a loop the same length as the master loop, press the <PEDAL SWITCH> on the slave device just before or just after the master dev

37Recording Loops Sequentially Using JamSyncTo record loops to a master and slave sequentially using JamSync:1. Select an empty memory location in ea

386. To record a loop the same length as the master loop, press the <PEDAL SWITCH> on the slave device just before or just after the master dev

39Playing Back Loops Using JamSyncTo initiate playback on synced JamSync devices:1. Press the <PEDAL SWITCH> on any slave device which you want

40SetupThe JamMan Solo XT’s Setup menu allows you to configure global functions and edit loop attributes. The following section will describe each of t

41Playback TypeAll phrases in the JamMan Solo XT are recorded as loops by default but they can be changed to a Single phrase if desired. A Single phra

42To change between Loop and Single Phrase Playback Types:1. Stop Loop playback if it is playing.2. Select a stored Loop phrase (LOOP LED is lit) us

43TempoThe Tempo setup menu displays the loop tempo in BPMs (beats per minute) and allows you to manually adjust the tempo setting. You can first set a

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44Time SignatureThe JamMan Solo XT allows you to set a time signature before recording a loop. The default time signature for empty loops is 4 beats p

45Rhythm TypeThe JamMan Solo XT has a built in Rhythm Guide Track with 9 Rhythm Guide Patterns to choose from, ranging from a simple click metronome t

46To select a Rhythm Type:1. Select the desired memory location using the <UP/DOWN> buttons.2. Turn the <RHYTHM LEVEL> control to the 9

47Stop ModesThe JamMan Solo XT has 3 different loop Stop Modes to choose from, they are: Fade, Finish, and Instant. The below table describes each of

48ReverseThe Reverse feature lets you playback a recorded loop file in reverse. Changes to the Reverse parameter must be stored to memory if you wish t

49Auto RecordThe Auto Record feature is off by default. This feature allows the JamMan Solo XT to be armed for recording, but not actually begin recor

50Pedal TempoThe Pedal Tempo feature is off by default. This feature provides tap tempo using the PEDAL SWITCH. This allows you to set the tempo of a

51Record SequenceThe Record Sequence feature determines the order in which recording, overdubbing, and playback occurs. The available Record Sequence

52External Micro SD/SDHC Memory CardsUsing External Memory CardsThe JamMan Solo XT offers 35 minutes of total built-in loop memory storage. You can ad

53Formatting Memory CardsIf a memory card is inserted into the JamMan Solo XT that does not have a valid format, the JamMan Solo XT will not recognize

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54To format or reformat a Micro SD/SDHC card:1. Press and hold the <STORE> button for six seconds. The display will show For (Format Card) and

55JamManager XT Librarian SoftwareThe JamManager XT loop librarian management software is available as a free download from the DigiTech website. This

56Optional FS3X FootswitchThe optional FS3X Footswitch gives you hands-free control over the following functions: loop selection, tempo, play, stop, a

57Multiple Loop Playback with FS3XAnother great feature of the JamMan Solo XT is its ability to play different loops back to back during performance u

58indicating Loop 3 is cued up to play once Loop 1 finishes. Once Loop 3 begins playing, the display will stop flashing.Memory locations 1, 2, and 3 are

59Factory RestoreThe Factory Restore procedure will return the JamMan Solo XT back to its original factory state by:•Setting all Setup menu parameter

60SpecificationsDIGITALA/D/A Conversion: 24-bitSampling Frequency: 44.1 kHzLoop File Format: 44.1 kHz, 16-bit (stereo), uncompressed

61AUX INPUTConnector Type: 1/8” Stereo (Tip-Ring-Sleeve)Input Impedance: 1 MΩMaximum Input Level: +4 dBu DFSAux In Audio Path: Maintains

62POWER REQUIREMENTSConsumption: < 9 Watts Current Draw: < 350 mAPOWER ADAPTERModel: PS0920DC-01Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60HzOutput:

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2IntroductionCongratulations and thank you for purchasing the JamMan® Solo XT Stereo Looper/Phrase Sampler. The JamMan Solo XT features 200 internal m

3Features•Single Phrase & Loop Playback•JamMan® JamSync Supports Syncing of multiple JamMan Solo XTs for Multi-Track Looping•Stereo 44.1 kHz 16