User Manual DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER Intuitive Looper Pedal with Responsive BeatSense Technology, Rec-Play/Rec-Dub Modes and Unlimited Overdubs
DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER User Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions....................................... 3 Legal Disclaimer.............................................................. 3 Limited warranty............................................................. 3 1. About this Manual...................................................... 4 2. Introduction................................................................ 4 2.1 Unpacking......................................................
DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient 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 modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER User Manual 1. About this Manual 2.2 Setting Up Thank you for spending your hard-earned money on this TC Electronic product! We have done our best to ensure that it will serve you for many years to come, and we hope that you will enjoy using it. Connect a 9 V power supply with the following symbol to the DC input socket of your TC Electronic effect pedal. + This manual is available as a PDF download from the TC Electronic website.
DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER User Manual 3. Controls and Connectors (5) (4) (3) (2) (7) (1) (6) (8) (9) (11) (10) (12) 1. Input – Connect your guitar via 1/4" TS cable. 2. Output – Send the loops and direct signal to your amp via 1/4" TS cable. 3. Ext Mic input – Connect the included external microphone to this input, then attach the mic directly to a drum for optimal tempo detection. If necessary, you can increase the reach of the mic with a 1/8" TRS headphone extension cable. 4.
DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER User Manual 4. Hookup Scenarios Example 1: Ditto X2 Jam with other effects Input Modulation Pedals Drive Pedals Combo Hand Drum / Snare Note: amplifier gain should be set to its cleanest setting to avoid additional distortion as a result of the extra level that loopers produce when overdubbing or playing live over loops.
DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER User Manual 5. Operation 5.3 Modes Operation The Ditto X2 Jam was primarily designed around its unique ability to monitor the tempo of the band’s performance and adjust the loop length to match. This is called BeatSense mode. The following tables will detail all of the relevant looping actions and associated LED behavior for each mode.
DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER User Manual Classic mode LED activity Ready No loop. Waiting for record. No LEDs Record Tap Loop button and record something cool on your guitar. Loop LED solid red during recording. Play your loop Tap Loop button on the downbeat where you want to start looping. Tap Stop to play the loop later. Loop LED solid green during playback. Jam Play something complimentary on your guitar to go with the loop. — Overdub Tap Loop during playback to enter Overdub recording.
DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER User Manual 5.5 Dip Switch Settings 6. Maintenance If you remove the battery compartment plate and look to the right of the compartment, you will see 2 tiny DIP switches on the side. These allow a couple customizations to the pedal’s operation. The default setting for both switches is the “down” position, which is set away from the compartment plate. 6.1 Firmware Update TC may provide updates for the built-in software of your pedal, the firmware.
DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER User Manual Notes regarding batteries –– Batteries must never be heated, taken apart or thrown into fire or water. –– Only rechargeable batteries can be recharged. –– Remove the batteries when the pedal is not being used for a longer period of time to save battery life. –– Dispose batteries according to local laws and regulations. 7. Links Support resources • TC Electronic Support: tcelectronic.com/support/ • TC Electronic – product software: tcelectronic.
DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION DITTO JAM X2 LOOPER Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Brands UK Ltd.
