English Manual Ditto X2 Looper
Important safety instructions 1 Creating loops 11 EMC / EMI 2 Storing, importing and exporting loops 14 Explanation of graphic symbols 2 Jam Track Central tracks 17 About this manual 3 Using effects 18 Introduction 3 Bypass modes 20 Setup 4 Frequently asked questions 20 Setup examples 5 Footswitch LED state reference 21 Updating the firmware 22 Changing the batteries 22 Technical specifications 23 Getting support 23 Inputs, outputs, controls 1. Power input 2.
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Explanation of graphic symbols EMC / EMI Electromagnetic compatibility / Electromagnetic interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations.
Introduction About this manual Introduction This manual will help you learn understanding and operating your TC product. Ditto X2 Looper is the logical heir to the looping throne after the smash hit Ditto Looper. It houses all the features that made the original Ditto Looper such a runaway hit – and then some! This manual is only available as a PDF download from the TC Electronic website.
Setup Setup Ready… Set… Let’s get loopin’! The Ditto X2 Looper box should contain the following items: – Connect a 9V power supply delivering a minimum of 150 mA with the following symbol to the DC input socket of Ditto X2 Looper. If you are in a hurry, chances are you’ll find what you’re looking for in this overview.
Setup examples Setup examples Setup example 1: Basic looping – no effects This is the most basic mono setup: your instrument, Ditto X2 Looper and your amp.
Setup examples Setup example 2: Ditto X2 Looper and effects Place your effects before Ditto X2 Looper. This will allow you to create and record different sounds within the same looping session simply by switching your effects on and off.
Setup examples Setup example 3: Ditto X2 Looper in an FX loop If you are using an amp equipped with an FX loop, place your modulation effects and Ditto X2 Looper in that FX loop. Again: To get the most out of your setup, place Ditto X2 Looper at the end of the FX loop. This gives you the flexibility to add parts with or without signal processing by simply switching effects on and off as required.
Setup examples Setup example 4: Dual amp setup Got two amps? Feed’em! Stereo effect pedals Drive pedal Combos Ditto X2 Looper English Manual 8
Setup examples Setup example 5: Dual mono with two instruments As they say: Two can play! Share the love (i.e., your Ditto) with another guitar (or bass) player.
Inputs, outputs, controls Inputs, outputs, controls 1 3 9 2 3. Audio outputs This pedal has two standard ¼” jack (mono/TS) outputs for stereo operation. If the next device in the signal chain is mono, connect it to the MONO output. For other setups, see “Setup examples” on page 5. 4. LOOP footswitch and LED 8 7 4 6 5 1. Power input Use this footswitch to control all loop-related functions of the pedal (record, playback, undo/ redo, clear). See “Creating loops” on page 11. 8.
Creating loops Creating loops Recording your first loop Overdubbing Redo (restoring a previously cleared take) Important: On the following pages, operation is described based on the default operation mode of Ditto X2 Looper (Record loop > Playback > Record overdubs). You can also use an alternative operation mode. See “Setting operation mode” (page 13). When you’re happy with your original loop, you can start overdubbing.
Creating loops Stopping loop playback / recording Stopping loop playback / recording and deleting the loop/backing track Deleting the loop when you are not recording or playing back To stop loop playback, press the LOOP footswitch twice in short succession. To stop loop playback/recording and delete everything you have recorded, press the LOOP footswitch twice in short succession and hold down your foot on the second tap.
Creating loops Setting operation mode (“Record loop > Playback > Record” overdubs vs. “Record loop > Record overdubs > Play”) Looping means creating music in real-time. This process should be fun and intuitive. But one guy’s “intuitive” is another guy’s “weird”. This is why we give you the opportunity to choose your preferred method. Some musicians prefer this workflow: 1. Press a footswitch to start recording. 2. Press it again to switch to playback. 3.
Storing, importing and exporting loops Storing, importing and exporting loops Current (in-memory) loop vs. stored loop (backing track) Current loop stays in memory USB operation vs. looping Ditto X2 Looper is very flexible when it comes to recording, importing and exporting audio loops. When you power down Ditto X2 Looper and there is still a loop in memory, this loop will be available even after you power down the device.
Storing, importing and exporting loops Exporting Ditto X2 Looper loops to a computer About audio formats Ditto X2 Looper saves audio files in 32 bit floating point format. If your DAW does not support this AIFF/WAV “flavor” – or if it doesn’t support AIFF or WAV at all – you will have to convert the files coming from Ditto X2 Looper to a supported format. Never let a great loop go to waste! If you have created a really great loop (e.g. a song idea or a beautiful riff), you may want to reuse it.
Storing, importing and exporting loops Importing loops into Ditto X2 Looper from a computer Importing MP3 files to Ditto X2 Looper Balancing backing track and current loop levels Did you find (or create) an insanely great song that you would like to use on stage as a backing track? Well, with Ditto X2 Looper, you can – without having to schlep your notebook on stage. All you have to do is transfer your backing track or base loop from your computer to Ditto X2 Looper using a USB connection.
Jam Track Central tracks Jam Track Central tracks Downloading your free Jam Track Central tracks We know, we know: Playing with yourself is fun. But how about spicing things up a bit with some top-notch backing tracks? You need to have (or register) a free Jam Track Central account to access your free tracks. – Go to jamtrackcentral.com/promo/dittox2. You can also scan the QR code on your Ditto X2 Looper product box with your smartphone. – Enter your Ditto X2 Looper’s serial number.
Using effects Using effects Combining Reverse and Half Speed effects What’s even more fun than working with loops? Using time-based effects to spice things up! You can apply both effects to a loop and switch them on and off independently. There are two ways to do this. Applying effects to your Ditto X2 loops is easy. Just press the FX footswitch to apply an effect. Two time-based effects are available: “Reverse” and “Half Speed”.
Using effects Effects, playback and and recording Recording with the Half Speed effect Recording with the Reverse effect When you have recorded a loop and you switch to playback, activating one or both time-based effects in Ditto X2 Looper will apply them “nondestructively”: What you have recorded will be played back in reverse and/or at half speed. Switching the effect(s) off will return playback to the previous, “dry” state. This is the usual, “conventional” way of using effects.
Frequently asked questions Bypass modes Frequently asked questions Here at TC, we have a simply philosophy: When you are using one of our products, you should hear something great – and if you don’t, you shouldn’t hear it at all. This is why this pedal sports True Bypass. When it is bypassed, it is really off and has zero influence on your tone, resulting in optimum clarity and zero loss of highend.
Footswitch LED state reference Footswitch LED state reference Use this section as a reference when you are not sure what the current LED status means.
Changing the batteries Updating the firmware TC may provide updates for the built-in software of your pedal, the firmware. Updating your TC pedal’s firmware requires… – a computer running Microsoft Windows or OS X with a standard USB interface – the specified DC power supply for your pedal. Preparing the firmware update 1. Download the newest firmware from the “Support” page for your TC pedal.
Getting support Technical specifications Getting support – – – – – If you still have questions about the product after reading this manual, please get in touch with TC Support: – – – – – – – – – – Maximum loop length: 5 minutes Maximum no. of overdubs: Unlimited Bypass mode: True Bypass Latency: None (analog dry-through) Dimensions (Width x depth x height): 135 mm x 113 mm x 54 mm / 5.31” x 4.44” x 2.13 Weight: 512 g / 1.13 lbs.
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