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Description

Unlock the full potential of your live performances or solo practice sessions with the DigiTech JamMan Stereo, a powerful looper pedal that takes your creativity to new heights. Designed with musicians in mind, its intuitive dual-stomp layout allows for seamless looping, giving you the ability to layer multiple tracks with ease. Whether you're crafting a simple chord progression or building a complex soundscape, the JamMan Stereo is your sonic canvas.

With up to six and a half hours of recording time and the capability to store an unlimited number of loops via its removable SD memory card, this pedal ensures you'll never run out of space for your musical ideas. Its easy-to-read interface and footswitch control make it a breeze to navigate through your loops during live gigs or studio sessions.

The DigiTech JamMan Stereo doesn't just capture your performance; it enhances it with full stereo capability, allowing you to create rich, immersive soundscapes. From solo performers to band members, this looper is an essential tool for any musician looking to push the boundaries of their sound.

Key Features:

  • Dual-stomp design for hands-free operation
  • Up to 6.5 hours of looping time on internal memory
  • Expandable loop storage with removable SD card
  • Full stereo looping capability
  • Easy-to-use interface for quick navigation
  • Suitable for solo performers and band settings

Product specs

Power 9V, AC
Bypass buffered bypass
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DigiTech JamMan Looper Pedal Demonstration

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Reviews

PROS

  • Good for storing, importing, and exporting loops

  • Auto-record feature starts recording when playing begins

  • Built durably, described as "built like a tank"

  • Flexible and easy-to-use rhythm feature

  • Fun to use with a great sound quality

  • Helpful online tutorials for customization

CONS

  • Live performance looping has noticeable lag

  • Requires AC power, limiting portability

  • Minimum loop length of 3 seconds

  • Uses compact flash cards, which are outdated and hard to replace

  • Issues with transferring wav files from computer, especially Mac

  • Can be temperamental when deleting overdubs

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about DigiTech JamMan Stereo.

Features and functionality

  • The JamMan Stereo offers stereo looping with significant space to save and recall loops, making it ideal for cataloging multiple loops during live performances.

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  • The pedal includes a reverse functionality accessed by a small button, which can be toe-tapped barefoot, though this might be inconvenient for some users.

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  • Certain JamMan Stereo units can use either AC or DC power, but the power jack size may necessitate an adapter for a proper connection.

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User experience

  • Some users prefer the tactile feedback of the JamMan's standard switch over the squishy feel of Boss-style footswitches, highlighting a preference for a more defined click.

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  • The pedal is noted by some users to be a "tone sucker," indicating it might alter the guitar's natural tone when in use.

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  • Some users report issues with footswitch LEDs not illuminating due to power supply inconsistencies, suggesting the need for model-specific adapters.

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  • One user switched from the Boss RC-3 due to a complex menu interface and a preference against stomp plates, opting for a TC Electronic Ditto X2 instead.

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Comparisons

  • Unlike the JamMan Stereo's single loop capability, the Boss RC30 provides two tracks, allowing for more complex looping arrangements and built-in effects.

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  • The EHX 720 is slightly more expensive but offers a dedicated stop button, appealing to users who prioritize easy loop control.

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Use cases and applications

  • The JamMan Stereo's single loop design is praised for its ability to easily toggle through numerous loops, beneficial for live performances needing quick access.

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  • Some owners use the JamMan Stereo as a sampler for live performances, preferring its ability to dial in tempo on the spot without a metronome.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Some units require a 1300mA AC power supply with a 2.5mm barrel for operation; incorrect power may cause footswitches to malfunction.

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Software and compatibility

  • Connecting a DC power supply to an AC-only JamMan Stereo won't damage it, but it won't function correctly without the right adapter.

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Build quality

  • It's noted that the JamMan Stereo can scratch floors if not mounted on a pedalboard, which could be a concern for home use.

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Critic Reviews

Digitech Jamman Stereo - Looper Pedal Reviews

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The DigiTech JamMan Stereo looper pedal delivers a familiar and intuitive experience packed with features, including ample memory and basic rhythm tracks, making it a solid choice for home or occasional live use. However, its inability to play multiple loops simultaneously and reliance on a noisy footswitch for some functionalities may deter some users. Additional costs for an extra footswitch to unlock all features, coupled with cumbersome software, are notable drawbacks. Overall, it stands as a capable mid-size looper with a few compromises.

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4.5 out of 5

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paul_zink

Great old sampler

Holds up well. Great quality. Uses compact flash card which isn’t ultra convenient. Some issues transferring wav files from computer- as in they don’t operate at all. Could be that I’m transferring from a Mac but I took lengths to verify correct format.

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horseman

Good looper with limited storage

This looper still works great and it is fun to use. It has one caveat though: it uses old cf cards which are limited in storage space and also very hard to replace, because these had been discontinued long ago therefore hard to find.

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Not bad but can be temperamental when deleting overdubs.

Not bad but can be temperamental when deleting overdubs.

Artist usage

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See how Kevin Shields uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Kevin Shields

Guitarist, Singer

My Bloody Valentine

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Verified via Effects Bay

You can see that effect in his pedalboard.

See how Chris Cornell uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Chris Cornell

Guitarist, Singer

Soundgarden

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Verified via MusicRadar

Stephen Ferrara (Chris Cornell's guitar tech): “ We use this on Chris’s Songbook tours, too, as well as the Memory Man. For the song Rowing, one has a specific loop that’s a little bit longer, and the other one’s is slightly shorter. So, we’ve got vocal loops right now.”

See how Bill Kelliher uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Bill Kelliher

Singer, Guitarist

Mastodon

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Verified via Photo

According to a Guitar Geek rig diagram from 2009, Bill Kelliher used a DigiTech JamMan Stereo looper during live performances with Mastodon. The diagram specifically identifies it as a JamMan Stereo based on its distinctive appearance.

See how Oneohtrix Point Never uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Oneohtrix Point Never

Music Producer

Ford & Lopatin

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Verified via Resident Advisor

OPN mentions using a JamMan in this interview. It can also be seen at 6:47 in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0RAmNU5Es8.

See how Wata uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Wata

Singer, Guitarist

Boris

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Verified via TalkBass.com

Seen in pic of one of her 2006 boards

See how Nick Reinhart uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Nick Reinhart

Singer, Guitarist

Death Grips

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Verified via Photo

Nick has a Digitech Jamman on this shelf

See how Mike Sullivan uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Mike Sullivan

Guitarist

Russian Circles

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Verified via Photo

This photo from a 2013 Premier Guitar article shows Mike Sullivan's pedal-bard, which includes a DigiTech JamMan looper phrase sampler pedal.

See how Doug Wimbish uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Doug Wimbish

Bassist

Living Colour

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Verified via Uberproaudio

Doug Wimbish utilizes the DigiTech JamMan looper pedal as part of his extensive bass effects setup, as detailed in Uberproaudio's overview of his gear.

See how Warren Ellis uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Warren Ellis

Guitarist, Composer

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

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Verified via Photo

Warren can be see one using here, there's also a very clear shot of him using the jamman in the 2013 Nick Cave documentary: 20'000 days on Earth (at 6:02)

See how Nick Zinner uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Nick Zinner

Guitarist

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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Verified via Premierguitar

Zinner uses his vast array of effects to achieve the band’s recorded sounds through samples and looping, as well as compensate for the lack of a full-time bass player with a broader tonal spectrum. His main board (far right) is home to a DigiTech JamMan, Line 6 MM4, ProCo DeuceTone RAT (his primary fuzz tones), Boss DD-7, HBE Power Screamer, and Electro-Harmonix Graphic Fuzz. To the left of that, his second board has a DigiTech Whammy, another DigiTech Jam Man, a Line 6 DL4, Electro-Harmonix POG, and TC Electronic Flashback Delay. His third board contains a second Line 6 DL4, and three Eventide pedals: TimeFactor, PitchFactor, and Space. Finally, by his amps, is a fourth board with two more sample-loaded DigiTech JamMan pedals. Before his signal goes into his amps, it hits a TC Electronic Classic Booster + Distortion.

See how Takeshi Ohtani uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Takeshi Ohtani

Singer, Guitarist

Boris

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Verified via Photo

Takeshi Ohtani is seen using the DigiTech JamMan looper pedal during a rehearsal session, as shared on Instagram by borisdronevil. The post mentions incorporating the JamMan experimentally to match the desired sound image while aiming for downsizing and weight reduction.

See how Kerry McCoy uses DigiTech JamMan Stereo

Kerry McCoy

Guitarist

Deafheaven

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Verified via Invisibleoranges

"His pedal board consists of a Memory Man with Hazari into a Delta Labs chorus which connects to a Holy Grail reverb and a Digitech Jam Man."

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Genre Usage

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