Re: Digitech JamMan, FS3X foot switch

[William Walker <billwalker@baymoon.com>]

Mech wrote:
"To affect loops that are playing, you're required to use an external  
footswitch (the Digitech FS-300(?)) and then change the time through  
using Tap Tempo on that.  The normal Tap Tempo button can be used only  
to time-stretch loops that are not currently playing back."

  Though I'm not apposed to tap tempo, I use it to set delay times, I  
agree it's cumbersome for controlling time stretch and robs you of the  
ability to slow things down or speed up gradually, though if  
implemented correctly could allow one to match tempos more easily  
playing live when not  midi or brother sync clocked to the other  
musicians.  The FS-300, also known as the FS3X is the footswitch that  
expands the capability of both new units as well as their other  
products like the Timebender. These are sturdy three button foot- 
switches that also work with the Electrix Repeater. I mentioned to the  
list a while back that I had a nearly new one that I was selling but  
had no takers, its still for sale BTW.  See how I slipped that one in?  
Anyway, I actually appreciate that these companies allow you to expand  
the foot accessible functions of their products.  The more capability  
in a smaller footprint the better but there is only so much that can  
be controlled from a multitasking single pedal looper.  That new Delay/ 
Looper seems to have appeared out of nowhere. The rep didn't even  
mention it a couple of months back. Busy Bees those guys in Utah.
  Bill