Strich Looper Guitar Effect Pedal Owner's Manual

Quick guide from the manual

The Strich Looper is a compact guitar effect pedal designed for high-speed recording. It features three independent storage tracks, each capable of recording up to 30 minutes of audio. Key operations are controlled via a single footswitch and a dedicated SAVE button.

• Recording: Press the switch to start recording.
• Playback: Press the switch while recording is paused to play.
• Overdubbing: Press the switch while playing to add layers.
• Saving: Press and hold the SAVE button when the pedal is stopped to commit recordings to memory.

Device Overview

The pedal interface includes the following components:

• Footswitch: Controls recording, playback, overdubbing, stopping, and deleting.
• SAVE Button: Used to save recorded files to the selected track.
• Level Knob: Adjusts the output volume.
• Toggle Switch: Selects between the 3 independent storage tracks.
• Type-C USB Jack: Used for downloading or uploading music files to a PC.
• Input/Output: 1/4" mono jacks for guitar and amplifier connections.

Operation

The pedal operates based on the current state of the device. Use the following table to understand the footswitch functions:

• Start recording: Press switch (Red LED).
• Play recorded music: Press switch when recording (Green LED).
• Overdub: Press switch when playing (Red LED).
• Stop: Double press switch when playing.
• Delete/Recover previous layer: Press and hold switch when playing (Green flashing LED).
• Delete all files: Press and hold switch when stopped.
• Save files: Press and hold SAVE button when stopped (Red flashing LED).

USB Connectivity

You can manage your music files via the Type-C USB jack. Connect the pedal to your computer to download or upload files for each track. Important: If you do not press the SAVE button before connecting via USB, the downloaded file will not contain any overdubbed layers.

Precautions and Safety

To ensure proper operation and prevent damage to your equipment, follow these guidelines:

• Power: Use only a 9V adapter with a negative tip.
• Cables: Do not use cables that incorporate resistors, as this may cause the sound level to be extremely low or inaudible.
• Connection Order: Always turn down the volume and turn off the power on all devices before making connections. When powering up, turn on the guitar amp last. When powering down, turn off the guitar amp first.

Specifications

• Input Impedance: Min. 100k Ohm; Max. 350k Ohm
• Output Impedance: 300 Ohm
• Recommended Load Impedance: 10 kohm
• Equival Input Noise: -90 dBu or less
• Power Supply: 9V AC adapter
• Current Draw: 10mA
• Dimensions: 115mm (length) x 73mm (width) x 48mm (thickness)
• Weight: 270g