JamMan Express XT

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Owners Manual

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Table of Contents
Overview  1
Introduction1
Features1
9V Battery Installation  1
The User Interface & Connectors  2
The User Interface2
Connectors3
Connection Diagrams  4
Standard Looping4
Multi-Track Looping Using JamSync4
Multi-Player/Multi-Track Looping Using JamSync5
Operation  6
Recording a Phrase6
Clearing a Phrase6
Recording Overdubs7
Undoing/Redoing Overdubs7
Using JamSync8
Specifications  11

Overview
Introduction
The JamMan Express XT is a versatile, yet simple to operate stereo looper. With stereo
inputs/outputs, three LEDs to indicate looping status, and true bypass operation, the
JamMan Express XT allows you to record mono or stereo loops with ease and without
compromising your tone when bypassed.
Using the built-in JamSync feature, multiple JamMan Express XT devices can be
synchronized to provide multi-track looping capabilities! Cascade two or more JamMan
Express XTs for multi-track looping in your own rig or sync with your bandmates JamSync
compatible JamMan devices for multi-track looping with other members in the band!
With a small footprint, simplicity of operation, great sound quality, 10 minutes of stereo
loop recording time, and JamSync, the JamMan Express XT is sure to be the perfect looper
to compliment your rig. Thanks for choosing DigiTech.

Features

Stereo 1/4 Inputs & Outputs

10 Minutes of Loop Recording Time
True Bypass Operation
JamSync for Multi-Track Looping
Silent Clear Prevents Playback When Clearing Loops
Intuitive User Interface
Compatible w/ 9V Battery or PS0913DC Power Supply (Each Sold Separately)

9V Battery Installation
To install a 9V battery:
1. Remove the two screws in the bottom of the chassis using a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Locate the battery connection leads, connect the battery, then place the battery in the
battery compartment.
3. Place the bottom plate back on the chassis and replace the two screws. Make sure the
battery connection wires are clear of the chassis and screw mounting holes to avoid
pinching the wires and causing damage.

The User Interface & Connectors

The User Interface
1. LOOP LEVEL Knob
This knob controls the output level of the
loop.
2. Status LEDs
These LEDs indicate the status of the
pedal as shown in the below table.
LED

Status

REC

Loop is being recorded.

PLAY

Loop is playing.

DUB

Overdub is being recorded.

3
DUB

REC
DUB
PLAY

Overdub is being undone/redone.

Pedal is in standby
(recording/playback stopped).
Loop is being cleared
(footswitch held).

REC

Slave armed for record

(connected as slave via JamSync).
REC
DUB
PLAY

Slave synchronization established via

JamSync.

REC
DUB

Low battery.

PLAY

3. Footswitch
The Footswitch is used to perform functions in the JamMan Express XT. It is used to
control all looping functions (record, play, overdub, undo/redo, stop, and loop clear).

Connectors

4. Power Jack
Connect an optional PS0913DC power
supply to this jack.

9
10

5. JAMSYNC OUT
Connect this jack to the JAMSYNC IN
jack on another JAMSYNC compatible
device for master3control over loop
playback and stop functions.

6. JAMSYNC IN
Connect this jack to the JAMSYNC
OUT jack on another JAMSYNC
compatible device to slave loop
playback and stop functions to a master
device.

7. LEFT IN (Mono)
Connect your instrument or additional
10 The signal is fed to
pedal to this jack.
both outputs when only the LEFT IN
(Mono) jack is used.

8. RIGHT IN
Connect a second input to this jack
for
1 stereo operation. LEFT and RIGHT
inputs are processed separately through
the looper engine and then fed to the
LEFT and RIGHT outputs to maintain
true stereo separation between
channels.
9. LEFT OUT (Mono)
Connect this output to the input of a
single guitar amplifier or another pedal
input.
10. RIGHT OUT
Connect this output to the input of a
second guitar amplifier when a second
amp is being used.

9
10

Connection Diagrams
Standard Looping
HARMAN PS0913DC
POWER SUPPLY

AMP 1

GUITAR
IN

OUT

IN
OUT

IN

OUT

IN

Out 1 (Mono)

In 1 (Mono)

Out 2

In 2

IN

OUT

AMP 2
Optional

Multi-Track Looping Using JamSync

AMP 1

OUT

JAMSYNC

IN

HARMAN PS0913DC
POWER SUPPLIES
GUITAR

IN

OUT

IN OUT

IN
OUT

IN

OUT

IN OUT

IN

Out 1 (Mono)

Out 2

MASTER
AMP 2

SLAVE

OUT

In 1 (Mono)

In 2

IN

JamSync
Optional

Multi-Player/Multi-Track Looping Using JamSync

HARMAN PS0913DC
POWER SUPPLY

AMP 1
OUT

JAMSYNC

IN

OUT

IN
OUT

IN

OUT

IN

Out 1 (Mono)

Out 2

In 1 (Mono)

In 2

IN

OUT

MASTER

GUITAR PLAYER

GUITAR

AMP 2

HARMAN PS0913DC
POWER SUPPLY

AMP 1
IN

OUT

IN

JAMSYNC

OUT

IN
OUT

Out 1 (Mono)

OUT

BASS PLAYER

BASS

In 1 (Mono)

IN

SLAVE 1

OUTPUT

OUT

HARMAN PS0913DC
POWER SUPPLY

IN

INPUT

IN

KEYBOARD
OUT

IN
OUT

To PA Mixer (Right)

DI 2
OUTPUT

OUT

OUT

OUT

IN

INPUT

IN

SLAVE 2

KEYBAORD PLAYER

To PA Mixer (Left)

DI 1

JamSync
Optional

Operation
The JamMan Express XT was designed to be very simple to use right out of the box. This
section of the manual describes how to perform the basic looping functions.

Recording a Phrase
The JamMan Express XT records a single phrase and then plays it back as a continuous loop.
To record a phrase:
1. Press the FOOTSWITCH and begin playing to start recording. The REC LED will light
solid red and recording will begin.
2. When finished recording, press the FOOTSWITCH once to set the loop end point. The
phrase will automatically begin playing back in a repeating loop and the PLAY LED will
light solid green.
3. Press the FOOTSWITCH 2 times quickly to stop loop playback.
NOTE: The maximum phrase recording length is 10 minutes.

Clearing a Phrase
Clear a phrase to re-record it or record a new phrase. The JamMan Express XT has a
unique feature, referred to as "Silent Clear", which clears a phrase without requiring you to
play it first. Note that you cannot undo the process of clearing a phrase, so make sure you
want to proceed before performing this function.
To clear a recorded phrase:
1. Stop loop playback if it is not already (all LEDs should be off). If loop playback is active
(the PLAY LED is on), press the FOOTSWITCH 2 times to stop loop playback.
2. Press and hold the FOOTSWITCH for ~2 seconds. The REC LED will quickly flash red,
indicating the phrase has been cleared.
NOTE: When using a slave/master looper setup, if the master loop is ~3 seconds or less
and if pressing and holding the FOOTSWITCH from a stopped state does not initiate
clear on the slave device, you may need to initiate play then stop (3 FOOTSWITCH
presses) and hold the footswitch on the 3rd press to clear its loop.

Recording Overdubs
Once a phrase has been recorded, overdubs can be added on top of the phrase.
To record overdubs:
1. Press the FOOTSWITCH to start loop playback. The PLAY LED will light solid green and
the phrase will begin playing.
2. Press the FOOTSWITCH again to begin overdub recording. The DUB LED will light solid
yellow and audio will be recorded on top of the phrase.
3. When done overdub recording, press the FOOTSWITCH to end the overdub recording
session. The loop will continue playing along with the newly recorded overdub.
4. You can now decide whether you would like to undo the last overdub and re-record
it (see "Undoing/Redoing Overdubs" in the following section) or proceed and record
additional overdubs by repeating steps 2-3.
5. Press the FOOTSWITCH 2 times quickly to stop loop playback.

Undoing/Redoing Overdubs
When recording overdubs, you can choose to undo the last overdub recorded if you wish
to re-record it. If you change your mind or accidentally undo an overdub, you can then redo
the overdub to retrieve it.
To undo/redo an overdub:
1. Record an overdub as described in the previous section, "Recording Overdubs".
2. Ensure the loop is playing (the PLAY LED should be on). If the loop is not playing, press
the FOOTSWITCH 1 time to initiate loop playback. Once the loop is playing, press
and hold the FOOTSWITCH for ~2 seconds. The DUB LED will quickly flash yellow,
indicating the overdub has been undone.
3. If you wish to restore the overdub, press and hold the FOOTSWITCH again for ~2
seconds to redo the overdub. The DUB LED will quickly flash yellow, indicating the
overdub has been redone.
NOTE: Each time an overdub is added, the last overdub is merged with the original loop
and can no longer be undone using the Undo feature. If the combined loop and overdub
length exceed 10 minutes (e.g., a 6 minute loop and 6 minute overdub, etc.), the two
will automatically be merged and the overdub cannot be undone. Overdubs added to a
recorded loop of 5 minutes or less will not be automatically merged.

Using JamSync
Connection & Record Sequence
JamSync allows you to synchronize multiple JamSync compatible devices using optional 1/8
mini stereo (TRS) cables (see below cable diagram). This allows a JamSync master to control
the loop playback and stop functions for all connected JamSync slaves, providing multi-track
1/8 multiple
Stereo
Cable
(TRS)
looping capabilities.You can cascade
JamMan
Express
XTs for single-player/multitrack looping or collaborate with other musicians, each recording and cueing their own
loops for expressive multi-player/multi-track looping.
1/8 Mini Stereo (TRS) Cable Diagram

Tip

Sleeve
(Ground)

Tip

Sleeve
(Ground)

Tip

Sleeve (Ground)
Ring
Ring

OUT

Ring

JamSync

IN

OUT

MASTER

SLAVE

Record First

Record Second

JamSync
Optional

To Next JamSync Slave

To use JamSync, connect the master devices

JAMSYNC OUT jack to the JAMSYNC IN jack
of the first slave device. The REC and PLAY
LEDs on the slaved device will briefly flash,
indicating the unit is in slave mode. Daisy chain
any remaining slaves in the same manner.
When cascading multiple JamMan Express XTs
in series and using JamSync, the last JamMan
Express XT device in the chain should be the
master.You will then want to record to the
last JamMan Expess XT device in the signal
chain (the master) first, then the second to
last device, etc., working your way backwards
through the signal chain. Performing these
actions will ensure you record only what you
intend to during each pass.

There are two methods for recording loops to a JamSync slaved JamMan device:
Manual Slave Recording Method
Using this method, you can record to the master then wait until youre ready to
record to the slave. This method works well if you do not wish to immediately

record to the slave and instead wish to record to the slave at a later time in the song.
When using this method, you must arm the slave to record before the master device
reaches its loop start point. Its at this loop start point that the master will send the
record command to the slave device(s), so the slave device must be armed in advance
to receive the record command.
Sequential Slave Recording Method
Using this method, you can record to a JamSync slave immediately upon setting the
loop end point of the master. Use this method when you want to immediately begin
recording to the slave device after recording to the master device.
To record using the Manual Slave Recording Method:
1. Press the FOOTSWITCH on the master device and begin playing. The REC LED will light
solid red and recording will begin.
2. When finished recording to the master, press the FOOTSWITCH once to set the loop
end point. The phrase will automatically begin playing back in a repeating loop and the
PLAY LED will light solid green.
3. Press the FOOTSWITCH on the slave device to arm the slave for recording. Recording
will begin once the master makes another pass of its loop start point (the REC LED will
light solid red on the slave device when recording begins ). Once recording has begun,
play your part.
4. When finished recording to the slave, press the slaves FOOTSWITCH once to set the
loop end point. The phrase will automatically begin playing back along with the master
loop and the PLAY LED will light solid green.
5. Press the FOOTSWITCH on the master device 2 times quickly to stop loop playback on
both devices.
To record using the Sequential Slave Recording Method:
1. Press the FOOTSWITCH on the slave device. The REC LED will flash red, indicating the
slave is armed for recording.
2. Press the FOOTSWITCH on the master device and begin playing. The REC LED will light
solid red and recording on the master will begin.
3. When finished recording to the master, press the master FOOTSWITCH once to set
the loop end point. The master devices recorded phrase will begin playing back and the
armed slave device will immediately begin recording, indicated by the slaves REC LED
lighting solid red.

4. Play your part.

5. When finished recording to the slave, press the slaves FOOTSWITCH once to set the
loop end point. The phrase will automatically begin playing back along with the master
loop and the PLAY LED will light solid green.
6. Press the FOOTSWITCH on the master device 2 times quickly to stop loop playback on
both devices.

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Specifications
DIGITAL

A/D/A Conversion:
Max. Individual Loop Time:

24-bit
10 minutes (stereo)

LEFT(MONO)/RIGHT INPUTS

Connector Type:
Input Impedance:
Unity Gain Input to Output:
Max Input Level at Unity:
Left and Right Audio Paths:

Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
550 k Mono/1.1 M Stereo
Loop Level knob set to 12 oclock position
+4 dBu DFS
Each channel maintains analog dry path

LEFT(MONO)/RIGHT OUTPUTS

Connector Type:
Output Impedance:
Playback Unity Gain:
Maximum Output Level:

Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)/Balanced (Tip-Ring-Sleeve)

100 Unbalanced / 200 Balanced
Loop Level knob set to 12 oclock position
+4 dBu DFS

PERFORMANCE

Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio:

+0/-3 dB 20-20 kHz

> -100 dB

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Consumption:
Current Draw:
Battery Life:

< 2 Watts
< 150 mA
Approximately 2 hours of operation using 9V battery

POWER ADAPTER

Model: PS0913DC-01
Input:
100 VAC-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Output:
9 VDC 1.3 A
Polarity:
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT

Dimensions:

Product Weight:
Shipping Weight:

4.5 (L) x 2.75 (W) x 2 (H)

112 mm (L) x 65 mm (W) x 33 mm (H)
0.6 lb / 0.27 kg
0.75 lb / 0.32 kg

Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

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