DigiTech JamMan Looper Phrase Pedal Review
March 15th, 2006
It’s always fun to play with another guitarist. But what if you have the urge to jam but can’t find anyone to jam with? Sometimes when you are writing songs you need someone to play the rhythm part so you figure out a solo. Have you ever been the guy who has to play that rhythm over and over again?
The DigiTech JamMan Looper Phrase pedal is the solution to all of those problems. The JamMan is a 24-minute looper that allows you to record and play back up to 99 tracks. You can record your rhythm, record a lead, and then record a harmonizing solo on top of that.
This isn’t your ordinary looper though, it’s packed with tones of exciting features. The pedal supports compact flash cards up to 2GB to allow for 6 and a half hours of loops. It comes complete with a USB port for downloading your tracks to a computer. To help you get those loops just right it also has an auto record function to start when you start playing.
The pedal is a standard stomp box style floor unit. It has two switches, one to control playing and recording, and another to control the built-in rhythm and tempo features. If you have difficulty keeping your timing without a beat track the JamMan is for you. It has a simple percussion function that will have listening to a bass and cymbal track with a few simple toe taps. The JamMan isn’t limited to just 4/4 timing either.
In addition to the compact flash and USB ports the JamMan includes a mic Input, aux Input, and a port for an auxiliary footswitch for added live control.
ature Overview
- Compact Flash Slot supports up to 2GB of storage (128MB Included)
- 99 Loop Banks
- USB Port for downloading loops to a computer
- 44.1k Sampling rate
- Rhythm function with tap-tempo and multiple time signatures
- Sturdy stomp box metal casing
- Included power supply
For any guitarist who loves jamming this is the one pedal they should have in their setup. It is also an essential tool for the songwriter.
tagged jamming, pedal, recording and review
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