TC Electronic Ditto User manual

English Manual
Ditto Stereo Looper

Ditto Stereo Looper English Manual a
Important safety instructions 1
EMC / EMI 2
Explanation of graphic symbols 2
About this manual 3
Introduction 3
Setup 4
Setup examples 5
Inputs, outputs, controls 9
1. Power input 9
2. Audio inputs 9
3. Audio outputs 9
4. Footswitch and LED 9
5. Loop / backing track level control knob 9
6. Store / Delete /
Backing track level switch 9
7. USB port 9
Creating loops 10
Storing, importing and exporting loops 14
Bypass modes 17
Footswitch LED reference 17
Updating the firmware 18
Changing the batteries 19
Technical specifications 19
Frequently asked questions 20
Getting support 20
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Product Ditto Stereo Looper
Product (firmware) version 1.0
Document English Manual
Document version / date 2015-04-28

Important safety instructions
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Important safety instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. In-
stall in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-
duce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the po-
larized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong is provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at plugs, con-
venience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories speci-
fied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the ap-
paratus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel. Servicing is required when the ap-
paratus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is dam-
aged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the appara-
tus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
Caution
You are cautioned that any change or modifi-
cations not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equip-
ment.
Service
– All service must be performed by qualified
personnel.
Warning
– To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture
and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.
– Do not install this device in a confined space.

Explanation of graphic symbols
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EMC / EMI
Electromagnetic compatibility /
Electromagnetic interference
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in resi-
dential installations. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiv-
er is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced ra-
dio / TV technician for help.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Ca-
nadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Explanation of
graphic symbols
The lightning bolt triangle is used to
alert the user to the presence of unin-
sulated “dangerous voltages” within
the unit’s chassis that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to humans.
The exclamation point triangle is used
to alert the user to presence of impor-
tant operating and service instructions
in the literature accompanying the
product.

Introduction
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About this manual
This manual will help you learn understanding
and operating your TC product.
This manual is only available as a PDF download
from the TC Electronic website.
Of course, you can print this manual, but we en-
courage you to use the PDF version, which has
both internal and external hyperlinks. For exam-
ple, clicking the TC Electronic logo in the upper
left corner of each page will take you to the table
of contents.
To get the most from this manual, please read it
from start to finish, or you may miss important
information.
To download the most current version of this
manual, visit tcelectronic.com/support/manuals/
Enjoy your TC product!
Introduction
When TC Electronic introduced Ditto Looper in
2013 it became a smash hit overnight. Guitarists
loved the simple no-nonsense approach to loop-
ing so much that it became the best-selling gui-
tar pedal in the world.
With Ditto Stereo Looper, TC Electronic brings
some of the most popular features of the larger
dual-switch Ditto X2 Looper into a smaller chas-
sis, without compromising the truly essential
and simple functionality that made Ditto Looper
so popular. These include stereo, USB import/
export of loops, backing track, StarJam and
the ability to power the unit via either a PSU (TC
Electronic’s PowerPlug 9 is a great choice) or 9V
battery.
Of course, Ditto Stereo Looper sports the same
features that made the original Ditto such a suc-
cess:
– five minutes of looping time,
– unlimited overdubs,
– overdub undo/redo,
– true-bypass, analog dry-through design and
– 24 bit uncompressed high quality audio.

Setup
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Setup
Ready…
The Ditto Stereo Looper box should contain the
following items:
– 1 Ditto Stereo Looper pedal
– 1 USB cable (for transferring loops from and
to a computer and for updating the pedal
firmware)
– 1 “Quick Start Guide” sheet
– 1 TC Electronic sticker
– 1 leaflet about TC’s guitar FX product range
Inspect all items for signs of transit damage. In
the unlikely event of transit damage, inform the
carrier and supplier.
If damage has occurred, keep all packaging as it
can be used as evidence of excessive handling
force.
Set…
– Connect a 9V power supply delivering a mini-
mum of 100 mA with the following symbol to
the DC input socket of Ditto Stereo Looper.
! Please note that Ditto Stereo Looper does
not come with a power supply.
– Plug the power supply into a power outlet.
– Alternatively, you can operate Ditto Stereo
Looper using a 9V battery.
– Connect your instrument to the MONO input
jack of the pedal using a ¼“ jack cable. You
can also feed the pedal with a stereo signal
by using both INPUT jacks.
– Connect the MONO output jack of the pedal
to your amplifier using a ¼“ jack cable. You
can also send a stereo signal from the pedal
to the next device in the signal chain by using
both OUTPUT jacks.
For more complex setups, see Setup exam-
ples.
Let’s get loopin’!
If you are in a hurry, chances are you’ll find what
you’re looking for in this overview.
Operation
Power up Ditto
Stereo Looper
Connect a power supply or
insert a battery.
Record Tap the footswitch once.
Switch to
playback
Tap the footswitch again.
Undo/ Redo last
recording
Press and hold the footswitch.
Stop Double-tap the footswitch.
Resume playback Tap the footswitch again.
Stop & clear the
loop
Double-tap and hold the
footswitch.

Setup examples
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Setup examples
Setup example 1: Basic looping – no effects
This is the most basic mono setup: your instru-
ment, Ditto Stereo Looper and your amp.
Combo
Input

Setup examples
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Setup example 2: Ditto Stereo Looper and effects
Place your effects before Ditto Stereo Looper.
This will allow you to create and record different
sounds within the same looping session simply
by switching your effects on and off.
You should also make sure to go from mono ef-
fects (typically distortion and drive pedals) to
stereo effects (modulation, stereo delays etc.).
Stereo effect pedals
Drive
pedal
Combos

Setup examples
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Setup example 3: Ditto Stereo Looper in an FX loop
If you are using an amp or a mixer with a stereo
FX loop, place your modulation effects and Dit-
to Stereo Looper in that FX loop. Again: To get
the most out of your setup, place Ditto Stereo
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.
◄ FX Loop Send
FX Loop Return ►
Reverb, delay and
modulation pedals
Combo or mixer
Drive Pedal(s)

Setup examples
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Setup example 4: Dual mono with two instruments
As they say: Two can play!
Share the love (i.e., your Ditto Stereo Looper)
with another guitar (or bass) player. You’ll just
have to agree on who gets to hit the LOOP foot-
switch…
Combos