All user reviews for the DigiTech JamMan

Well, as everyone has already mentioned, I will not go on, and that, this product is simple: a loop sampler controlled by foot, plus a USB port and the possibility of the map Compact Flash you want ... And the whole super strong, can jump on it without worry.
It only lacks sync MIDI and maybe a headphone output a bit more powerful.
Coupled with his pedals, it's a killing to live who knows to use it ... Anaïs Ben Ricour or are there to testify ...

UTILIZATION

Single product, well thought out ergonomics ---> use simplissimme!
You just read the manual to understand the logic of recording when there was a tempo at first, but otherwise, it just happens.
A big regret: nothing tells us that the loop is not saved before we can change the program, I did fuck a few times before I do!
On the other hand, it is primarily a tool for live, so this feature prevents to do things on the fly ephemeral ...

SOUND QUALITY

If this is an output volume is too low for my taste for my headphone, I find his nickel.
The pub on the manual loop tempos of "high quality" is frankly exaggerated, since it is pretty basic as a metronome, and more without having the opportunity to register (but the couple with a BAR and hop)

Plugged into a PA / amp, no problem, the sound that comes out is the same one that had just come back!
(Yet happy)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a month, with a guitar (acoustic or electric) and a microphone.
I bought it after the concert and Anaïs Ben Ricour 6 fours, especially Ben Ricour is a real killer!
I use it mostly for the moment "notebook of ideas" and working tool solos, riffs, etc ... and very soon on stage!

I am delighted, at least, no surprises.
If it again, I ask myself Digitech laying the same with:
-A MIDI sync
One-level Undo / Redo infinite or at least greater than 5 (there is one, and it is very light)
-The ability to play loops backwards as the BOSS pass'keu it's funny

I'm sure they will release it for version 2 ...

CHARACTERISTICS to see other opinions ...

On a positive note: the USB port! CRER can own loops thanks a program, like sound editor, and swinging on the map JamMan, via usb. Deadly

Bought just over 300 of www.lapedale.com

UTILIZATION

From simple to use! The main functions are used in Manir intuitive, observing the device, you get how it works.
The manual is provided in English, but the French version is free at tlchargeable DigiTech

SOUND QUALITY

I play it with my Epiphone SG, a small 30W amp Drive, but the sound loops at the output is pretty darn similar one I returned.

No doubt can we find nuances of sounds that diffrent amps on superior quality, but for me it's nickel!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few months to work for my solos, I enter my rhythm and I hit the solo, but also to type a beef alone.
Coupled with a box rhythms, the JamMan in your trensforme man band!
The overdub function (superposition of riffs recorded as and) is very simple to use: Take control of one foot!

Frankly, a good, trs good product!

Everything has been said about it

UTILIZATION

Relatively simple operation, half an hour to digest all ...
Manuel Clair can

SOUND QUALITY

The sampling is excellent: 44.1 kHz, so it's good compared to these competitors. In clean, it's perfect ... However when trying to overlay loops distorted sounds, it was still a loss. I think that unfortunately is the problem of all these loops stations ... To remedy this, I will plug my JamMan on a second amp with an A / B Box, I record the loop, I let it run, I switched to the other amp and I play my solo ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 9 months.
I love to "jam" with (the nonprofit), I love the extension of his memory with a Compact Flash card
I have not tried others, but I trusted all the opinions and reviews I have read and I am not mistaken. Luckily I did not listen because in Florence rereading his opinion, it finds problems JamMan that I have not found and it talks about the killing to come that was to be the RC 50 (on the forums for: users are wanting to write a message of discontent with Roland / Boss ??!!!???) Value / fair price as always at Thomann but still a bit expensive in our country.
I would definitely do it again this choice

See below

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use, I took an optional foot pedal that allows you to change FS3X programs (for example the end of the loop, go to the next or previous or other people) and who also heads the auto record mode. 3 buttons

PC connection via USB is fine for filling the memory card and put the sounds they wish, loops, samples ... we choose the playback mode, or single loop for easy reading.

with FS3X you can configure a song, intro, verse, chorus to change when you want during the song (the JamMan still waiting for the end of the loop before proceeding to the next)

we stop, we take the loop when desired, with loops being added and the overdub function deletes or recall the last loop recorded

SOUND QUALITY

I have not pushed the volume, but in terms of a guitar played by rhythmically example I had some problems, the sound saturates very quickly. in terms of solos or votes, nikel

OVERALL OPINION

Very good item, I hesitated between the simple and bossrc20xl it, but I do not regret, memory card offers possibilities really are endless, it is simple but effective. sure, a top model would be welcome but it has something to do with this one.

Nothing to add except that mine was manufactured in China and not the United States as described below. This does not affect the quality of the machine: metal case, knobs, pedals, everything is sturdy and very well finished.

UTILIZATION

The grip of the JamMan is very easy. No need to type the entire manual before use.
It should be borne in mind that the use of a sampler requires some gymnastics. I had to train some time before caller my hair the first time. For this, the JamMan offers a number of aid: metronome, starting at the beginning of a measurement, automatic start. In short, this remark does not concern the JamMan in time but really like using a sampler that requires more rigorous rhythm.

The only criticism I can do for the height of the housing. I think a case would be more comfortable so high, especially in order to tap a rhythm with one heel on the ground: I have small feet Nothing dramatic, you get used to.

SOUND QUALITY

No complaints. I did not notice any difference between the sampled and sound "natural." Of course, the sound quality is related to setting levels of entry and exit of the JamMan. Care must be taken to be graded a level play / loop seamless and natural.
I have certainly not noticed any deterioration of sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it intensively for 3 weeks and I'm really happy.
This is the perfect companion for those who like me do not like playing alone. Even in practice, it's really nice to put a little rhythm and work on top of its range.

- 2GB memory is prs of 6.5 hours of recording.
- Quality 44.1 kHz, 16 bit mono. Sampling 24 bits.
- 99 loops per card compact flash.

- USB 2.0

- Between instruments jack 6.5: 1 MOhm.
- Maximum Input Level: 11dBu.
- Mic XLR, 600 Ohms, -7.5 dBu max.
- Auxiliary input jack 3.5 STREO to mono, 20 ohm, 0dBu max.

- Footswish FS3X original or home made ~.

- 6.5 Mono Output jack, 100 Ohms, 10 dBu max.

UTILIZATION

- Robust! Trs good quality, 5 kg.
- Trs good handling, overdub recording.
- Transfer files with computer quick and easy.

- For beginners, amateurs and confirmed!

SOUND QUALITY

- Trs good quality recording if audio level of
Prior adj.

OVERALL OPINION

- One month that I use.
- Opening of new musical horizons exprimentals Warranty ...

- The price: 289 euros. Some think it's expensive
I think it's good value for money.

- I'm glad trs.

jfx.

So once will not hurt I'll post my opinion especially to point out a few things that would be better able to think on that machine.
No need to go back too much on what everybody know dj has undoubtedly remains probably the best pedals for this type of use (with The models of Boss competitor). Personally I have a definite preferences for the Jam Man, I tried the RC20 it dja There's a long time but the memory SETTING THE taient volumes much less specific than what is obtained with the Jam man without much to the head. But it is a crucial point for this type of machine is really apprciable (This is critical RC20 elsewhere also for the DD20 ... except for him, the sampling of the sentence is seen as a bonus that even when the basis is essentially a time limit!)
Although I do not rpandrait houses on the Jam Man I think aadja t is lower and I would not add anything (except that the criticisms I make m'aprte do not invalidate the overall quality of the product).
The connection ...

first point that would be better put: That would really not t the luxury of having an out "dry out" and left a "effect" in order to spare, for example, stay tuned to the Jam Man while sending the audio loops to another strip or another amp, just to clarify his or well Sparer two (with stamps amp DIFFERENT). It is a dtail but I find a shame.
The XLR connectors ... big plus for users of Micros, I did not test this use but it's better to have an affair symtrique. Except, of course the average user will use an SM58 or any other dynamic mic on it ... but many users of sounds qute exprimentaux might logically want to use the sound concrte, looping. And while it lacks something bte: As has put in an XLR microphone jack it is unfortunate that Digitech is not thought to put a condenser microphone Phantom PSU (especially as a function AC). L is still a dtail but personally I think if the Jam man had two small dtails more I would have bought may be easier (I have seen that in the end decided not to buy my APRS tests, at least not yet). For me the sound with static t have a big big plus for what I had to do.
Last dtail still small li connectors:

The controller optional dja let shame this stuff is practically indispensable for playing live, if the setting was a little complicated ncessitent several loops. Anyway for me the will (for use other than with microphones expriemntatiosn .

So we can dplorer two things:

- That the footswitch is optional and not provided by default (and in addition it is not given), ca even seen one can understand that everyone does not forcment utility.

- But what would have t cool is it to do a simple footswitch jack a 3 point to two rather simple footswitch connection specially. It'll have enabled those of dja gnrique footswitch (such FS5U Boss), which is my case, to use to change the memory but not yet dbourser from 50 to 70 euros ( in addition also the memory card of 2GB). Well actually exploded with a cable can be run even when a footswitch to change the memory but only downwards. It is not the same when IDAL.
Dtails three that I mentioned is probably the one that seems most unfortunate because it's practically the choice of a manufacturer to force an incompatibility with the stuff that should be (they could have also put a MIDI ...). And it just for the principle drrange me. Especially since as an added control on a footswitch, an Undo function to quickly erase a loop rat would have seemed much more useful than the activation of the car boot, a little gadget my taste.

UTILIZATION

Some other points ngatifs Gnant enough in the end:

- Time stretch ... 're ashamed enough even when it is dgeulasse. Phrases to work slowly picks his discman, a must, but if it is to change the tempo of a loop playing live is frankly not possible, ca DGRAD really sound too . APRS his fans and dirty "Bit Crusher" can aprcier this aspect also, as part of my "taken the microphone" I would surely be a feat, the default dtourner a machine is often INTERESTED remains that in absolute terms it is a default, and size.
Especially since you can not change the tempo of a loop being played with the feet (trs be less skillful toes and play barefoot or in socks ^ ^; with docks, you forget ...).

To drive the point I think the tempo is really trs prcis little one feels too large bearings, I t really stuck with a loop for a fairly complicated one click o t would be welcome! APRS good I went out without using the tempo at all but it's a shame to be countered t.

SOUND QUALITY

Good l no comment, except that given level, meets a pretty sound that enters the overdub seem to work well and as I said above the equilibrium level seems to me much finer that what I remember the RC20.
Last minute EDIT: rponse two comments I've seen lower

- It is perfectly possible to do more overdubs later, usually infinite, just that ds has made one over another function Anüll no longer cancel the first. (But if we change the memory and that has saved the initial loop you will be fine).

- Other dtail: in terms of saturation imagine putting your disto BEFORE Jam man! If you use one of the amp going through an effects loop. This kind of device is put in the chain at the level of equipment delays just before the reverb. Probably people who mentioned this problem have everything right but the same precision can still be used, especially if you want to try it in a store (bring your own distortion )

OVERALL OPINION

As some of my other comments this is a clear test, but intensive. Notice hot money (but practice at home with my stuff, the best conditions, not in a store).
As I said I dj, I mainly as a comparison the RC20 and DD20. I did not look at Guitar Rig but will not be long.

To conclude ... I think that was still a bit expensive given the default few teachers and the fact that we should lengthen a little derrire for the card and memory pdalier. So mdiocre report quality price, but it is by the price apche not the same quality which is when many l.

Voil J'espre that everyone will understand that I have decided to speak only of its default, has still a great product.

Owner of a Boss RC20-XL I bought a cheap Jamman
I will state here the plutt significant diffrence between the two to help those who hsitent between these two machines
The CHARACTERISTICS are quite similar if not the loop number (99 instead of 11 for RC), the recording time (16 min. .... 6.50 for RC Jamman for hours with a 2GB card) and USB connections well sr.

UTILIZATION

As a guitarist, I like simple devices and can be controlled at the foot, so these two machines are well suited me
Question use is similar: I do not have to read the user manual of Jamman to know how to use it almost like the RC (it's a bit of CLNE)
Besides the user manual EHJV srieusement on one point: the PC edition of the Compact Flash card! must be impractical to go see 'tips' of the site (then click on the tab above) to understand and to really use the machine donf
What is missing is also really a mtronome 'calibrated. I had made the remarks to the RC as the Tap Tempo is easy for a guitarist, but totally imprcis. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome this thanks Jamman Tarre with the PC edition via CF card (see below)
Battery level sound is slightly more complete than the RC, but it is not a BR intgrehlas. But again, thanks edition of the CF card, it has bearing means (see below)

SOUND QUALITY

I grateux. I do not use Live, but not at home to compose, rpter and fun, and often with headphones. So I do not judge the quality of sound that for me is completely correct on the 2
I'm not a pc edition of my pieces, I want the Plug & Play

OVERALL OPINION

All of the pedals intrt RSID in the edition (or via USB port of PC CF) CF card.
Thanks that there are ways:
- Pr-recorded loops of batteries. Wav which are the shovel on the net for example, but also bass, etc ... is a clear advantage over the RC (warning: it takes mono!)
- Pr-set the tempo of loops through the xml file! and thus to calibrate the mtronome (see how in the 'tips'). Since there are 99 loops, you can pre-program each time a dozen loops 80 bpm, 100, 120 etc ...
- And videmmment backup in reverse on a PC!
So in the end, the Jamman clearly offers more opportunities for shipping, there's no photo. It takes a can put his hands in the 'dirty' (well, the PC), but it just beginners, then you can have fun!
Now that I have, I find the RC lot behind his era as the price of the computer (cd peanuts) has not rated anything to add the possibility of Jamman .

Looper numrique ... ...
That says it all down ...
Mine is made in United States
I will plant with no nails, but must be possible, given the solid appearance of the pretty blue pedals ..

UTILIZATION

Extremely simple ...
Manuel RALIS my nickel ... I Premire correct loop 5 minutes to have APRS branch ... (Well, I show off a little: in fact 10).
For a more thorough and advanced functions, we will have to type a few pages ...
Forums on AF rpondent ALL questions you may still ask the Jamman ...

SOUND QUALITY

Trs good quality reproduction, it seems the RC 20 XL suprieure I've experienced. On an amp, is done on a console, it's really amazing ...
I use this with my hands on, first guitar, bass, percussion, vocals (gnial, we'll finally be able to Lourdes choir ..)...
Between the level of the instrument seems a little feeble, but as it is the end of the loop, I boost the signal a bit with a good qualo rgl and a roll ...
His most is its ease of use, 6 hours recording with the card adquate, its apparent strength (all mtal), but the bosses are no exception, taking XLR microphone, USB ... and edit his allowing loops, import sound files to change, etc ... I am BCAN for too little time to m'tre still considered the soft part / import. Obviously, there are banks of those type loops (sounds) that can be found in the pods, with drums, bass, i tutti quanti ...

OVERALL OPINION

In fact, the test gear is lower in long, wide and over, by people far more sophisticated than me. Trs trs trs I hsit long before making my choice. The BCAN of dpart, c'tait RC 50. Eeleven (AF member) has a standard work on it, you'll find in the forum (see the case that he spent super useful!). we corresponded extensively (thank you again, 11), this is so complex BCAN addition to its default key, I think it kills a little crativit in the sense that it is necessary to dployer Cheyenne tricks to circumvent the soft architecture of silly and start using it calmly, press 15 knobs, monitor diodes 40 000 .... And Who wants a looper that DCAL? which can not be used for MIDI? Too bad, because three loops Stereo, c'tait the Holy Grail! ! On the other ct with the pedals or tinker fsx3 home, we get things CRER relatively complex, not least, the web without making head or risk of error.
Using this stuff as part of pre-prpares loops, if not abuse of overdubs, the sound quality is largely the appointment. It's a great notebook, a working gnial, a tireless performer and can jam at three o'clock in the morning without headphone sweat the world.
200 euro, used honntement trs, the best investment I made long ago. on the other hand, error on some posts below. Yes, there's a mtronome Intgr BCAN, with the possibility of assigning sounds Different. But by no means a BAR ..
RC Test 50 with a friend who possde since its release: As 80% of users, frustrated trs gear not usable on scne serenely, break face, too much risk of error. Boss RC20 sample below, but 16 minutes in Stereo. Live, may be cooler than the JamMan, APRS reviews of the forums ... I did not find any inconvnient. The FSX 3 or equivalent is essential to make the most of.
This is BCAN gniale. I had a 15 when I was freelancing, I will be at least Setzer, now (Yeah, well, a will, j'exagre a little, well, a lot .... but will find a rhythmic plays three hours the time you tweak an ide drinking posable solo without rler ...)...
No problem, I illico Rasht. Guaranteed fun and great opportunities (one begins sampler weird stuff, like Jew's harp and castanets ...). It is all thanks sampler making micro, small cuillre has hlicon ... ) Impractical, play square calibrate the levels of micro and instrument and the (general) of the loop ... But seems to me to be a minimum (playing square) for which Super BCAN wants looper ...!

Looper, saves (and or overlay) up to 6 hours of recordings. I put 9 because the FS3X seems essential as it is optional (not given in addition).

UTILIZATION

It takes trs quickly hands (or feet, I know it sucks), it is really tough, and I must admit I found a unique pleasure to play alone, something that bothered me before. You can record with or without the mtronome Intgr. You can also import any audio track to play with your prfrs groups, or act as a dj carrment with your own group ...
Small BMOL: better to invest in the switch FS3X if you want to string together several loops, impossible to increase the volume of a loop indpendamment other which can cause large differences in volume between the loops if there is no gaffe when recording (there are fortunately seeing a "peak" that allows vrifier if the level is correct), the fact that there is no real true bypass (I put the error on the line to do this will stop the sound, but since I put it on the loop, you hear the altration not really, but I imagine that after 3 or 4 as a, a must ultimately agree) and finally have a way apprci noon, and an adjustable tempo other than tap tempo). I know I really do my hard, it's just my DEFINITIONS looper perfect! But these are only ptits dtails.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is top notch, the chantillonage is really convincing. No dcalage note.

OVERALL OPINION

Run! We imagine the number of ides that are lost once you acquired this kind of wonders! And then finished playing alone!
I bought it via Ebay in the United States for 150 euros including shipping ... aa the weak dollar benefits!!

It all does say is very simple. Only regrets, no output Stereo and no on / off button and I could not find a reverse :-(

UTILIZATION

English manual! pff. However my curls are Premire output edges around 45 seconds APRS connection. Dtection big plus for the automatic tempo. So by playing more than one measure is cal even if the recording is stopped just before what does not on the RC50 if you have not enabled!

SOUND QUALITY

I use it for my voice and my guitar.

between the line is occupied by my guitar after my G9 between the MIC for my microphone. All this hand directly to the mixing desk and that's it
The sound is nickel, the guides are a little chip, but they are there to work, however, if a click is ncessaire live the charlet will not make you look like a classic Students in ...

OVERALL OPINION

I've had about 48 hours then 20 games, I sold my RC50 for this machine so much easier to operate. The RC50 is a gas plant has many advantages Submitted but not very intuitive. Unless you are passionate about what type of gear, if you are looking for simplicity and effective immediately, take a JamMan.

I bought new 233 is the dj what I do when I took my RC50

It is perfect for me ....

Features fairly comprehensive. Everything has been said about it. However, I join those who have noted that lack
- Stereo,
- MIDI handy live.

against by the memory capacity (for 6:30 for me and with a beast expansion card purchased on ebay € 8) makes this a formidable tool for Jaman play, compose, rehearse, train home. It's a bit of a guitar band mates at the request ... So, what happiness!
Material solid as a rock ... the made in china does not automatically mean stuff to m. ... proof!

UTILIZATION

So for this kind of toy, it is clear that a certain ease of use if the designer missed something. In this case, the gamble appears to me as more than successful, because without ever having used sampler / looper before, I managed to correct my first loops after half an hour ...
The settings are fairly intuitive and there is no need to fiddle about 30,000 or knob to read 400 pages to understand the operation of the machine.
Of course, one must become familiar with the concept of the loop and then master the point is pressed to start and that is stopped or that the loop is well formed.
With a little practice, it is going very well. This step is not peculiar to Jaman

SOUND QUALITY

This is undoubtedly one of the strengths of Jaman. What impeccable quality even after many overdubs, this is really perfect!
And everything goes from micro to the guitar through the synthesizer, we begin to experience the sounds, "on bjork" ...
Listed guitar, restitution is simply identical to the signal sent. We must set the volume levels and to those thinking of overdubs that we will insert later.
So I put 10 without any complex.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall, this is THE pedal I was waiting for so long, the perfect companion for the guitarist who works alone or at home When I think of all these ideas, riffs, plans that have gone into oblivion because I had nothing to keep them ... and it's over. You end up with a mini séquenseur "foot" ... happiness.
I use it for about 1 week and I already know that I do not part with it except for an enhanced version and compatible with live.
Indeed in terms of live, the lack of compatibility twelve o'clock seriously hampers the potential of live Jaman.
For me, this is not a problem for my use is another. We can say that it is used for the live if you are training small type duo or trio, but when a batter enters the set, watch out for shifts in tempo ...
I think the Jaman was not designed for live performance, evidenced by its huge memory capacity ... as for the live, there is no need to record 6:30 as it is to sample "in live "by definition ...
Therefore I put 9 because for home use or training reduced live, is a real hit.
€ 150 bought used but still under warranty, the price / quality ratio seems to me .... how to say .... exceptional!

See other opinions ...

UTILIZATION

The configuration is fairly simple, it just takes a little getting used to because the machine Submitted lot of functionality must be getting used to ...
Sound processing trs trs trs is good quality care will be taken the appropriate mix of volumes.
The English manual is more than enough when you have some basic English.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound comes out of the pedals is just the same as that in between ... Say anything on this l. I use it with a guitar lctrique and ending for a mciro (XLR microphone jack ass on the pedals).

OVERALL OPINION

I reu yesterday, I test the other loopers available on the market and is the one who possde as much functionality for so cheap. The report is excellent conditio qualitprix to use the JamMan wisely. I would do without this choice hsiter a single second ...