Re: [LOOP] Digitech Jamman - 3 Second Minimum Loop

[burnett@pobox.com]

On Wed, 24 Aug 2005, ken@dangerlog.com wrote:

> Here is an interesting point about the new Digitech Jamman. Is it just 
>me,
> or is this an issue?

I noticed this problem right off, and have the same problem with my Boss 
RC-20 LoopStation. I also like to use short blip-like loops at times, 
which is why I keep my Akai Headrush E1 in my signal chain for that 
purpose.

best,
Steve B
Phasmatodea     http://www.phasmatodea.net/
Subscape Annex  http://www.subscapeannex.com/


>
> This is a correspondence with a Digitech tech.
>
>> I want to record a short (like one beat) loop. If I have not set a
>> tempo and I try to record a short loop, when I hit "play record" after
>> recording a loop, it sets up a two bar measure (it adds space to the 
>end)
> even
>> though there is no preset tempo. I've tried this in new blank presets
>> and it still loops two bars.
>> If I record loop that are longer then a bar it seems to loop fine 
>without
>> a tempo fine (when I hit "play/record" it loops immediately.
>> Is there a setting I'm missing?
>> All I want to do is record a short blip with no tempo.
>
> The Jamman has a 3 second minimum loop time to be seamless.
>
>> That's a major issue/limitation. Why is this not listed anywhere in it
> specs or manual. Will this ever be fixed in firmware updates?
>
> They are adding an addendum explaining this. It should get posted on our
> website as well soon.