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Hartke LOOP HL77 Manual

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Description
Hartke's HL77 Looper Pedal combines extensive fea-
tures, an abundance of onboard memory and a simple
user interface into a compact, rugged design for guitar-
ists and bassists looking to add layers to their creativity.
Offering unlimited overdubs and 20 rhythm tracks in 3/4
or 4/4 time, the HL77 is the perfect creative addition to
any guitarist/instrumentalist's arsenal.
Features
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99 phrase locations with 12 hours of record time
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20 backing rhythm tracks in 3/4 or 4/4 time signatures
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USB connection for importing and exporting phrases
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1/4" instrument and control inputs
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1/8" stereo input for sampling external sources
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Dual 1/4" outputs
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Operates on 9-volt battery (not included) or optional
AC power adapter
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Rugged, die cast design
For more information about the HL77 Looper pedal and the
rest of our product line, visit hartke.com.

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  • Page 1 Description Hartke’s HL77 Looper Pedal combines extensive fea- tures, an abundance of onboard memory and a simple user interface into a compact, rugged design for guitar- ists and bassists looking to add layers to their creativity. Offering unlimited overdubs and 20 rhythm tracks in 3/4 or 4/4 time, the HL77 is the perfect creative addition to any guitarist/instrumentalist’s arsenal.
  • Page 2 Controls 1. USB Jack - Connect the HL77 to a computer using a mini USB cable to import or backup audio data. 2. DC Input - Connect a 9V DC 300mA with center negative 3. AUX IN - 1/8” (3.5mm) stereo line input for connecting an external audio source to the HL77.
  • Page 3 Controls 11. REC/DUB/PLAY Indicators - These LED indicators light during Recording, Overdubbing and Playback. Lights red to indicate the pedal is recording. Lights orange to indicate the pedal is overdubbing. PLAY Lights green to indicate the pedal is playing back the current phrase. The PLAY indicator will light during overdubbing.

  • Page 4: Recording A Phrase

    Operating the HL77 Selecting a Memory Location Press the PATTERN UP and DOWN arrows to cycle through the 99 memory locations. The display shows the current memory number. A dot in the lower right corner of the display means the current memory location contains saved data. If there is no dot, the location has no data and can be used to create a new loop.
  • Page 5 Operating the HL77 In Auto Recording Mode, the first time you press the footswitch, the HL77 will enter recording standby mode, and the REC indicator will start flashing. The pedal will automatically start recording when it detects an audio signal from the AUX IN or IN jack. Note: Auto Recording Mode is only a temporary function for the current memory location.

  • Page 6: Stopping Playback

    Operating the HL77 UNDO/REDO/CLEAR During a performance you can quickly undo, redo, or clear audio from a memory location. UNDO During overdubbing or playback, hold down the footswitch for 2 sec to undo or cancel the most recent overdubbed recording. REDO During playback, press and hold the footswitch for 2 sec to restore the overdubbed audio that was just canceled.
  • Page 7 Operating the HL77 To select the Stop Mode, press the STOP MODES button before or during playback. Each time you press the STOP MODES button, it will cycle through each Stop Mode. If you choose “ ” or “ ” the PLAY indicator will start flashing when you double-press the footswitch until the audio has stopped.

  • Page 8: Copying A Loop

    Operating the HL77 Copying a Loop You can copy a saved loop from one memory location to another. Choose the memory location of the loop you want to copy. Short press the SAVE/DELETE button. The location number in the display will start to flash. Press the PATTERN UP or DOWN buttons to select an empty memory location (remember to select a memory location that does not have a dot in the lower right corner of the display).
  • Page 9 Using External Control Pedals You can connect external control pedals to the CTRL IN jack to allow for more hands-free control during your performance. Note: For best results it is recommended to use a momentary pedal. To connect an external control pedal to the HL77, plug the external pedal into the HL77 CTRL IN jack of the HL77.

  • Page 10: Selecting A Rhythm

    Rhythm Tracks Playing the Rhythm Track Press the RHYTHM or TAP TEMPO button to turn on the rhythm track. Use the RHYTHM knob to adjust the volume of the rhythm track. Note: The default sound is the metronome click. The TAP TEMPO button flashes to indicate the tempo. If you start the rhythm after the loop has been recorded, the HL77 will automatically detect the tempo of the loop.

  • Page 11: Setting The Time Signature

    Rhythm Tracks Setting the Time Signature You can change the time signature before you start recording a loop or phrase. It is not possible to change the time signature once you have recorded audio to a memory location. The default time signature for each memory location is 4/4. To change the time signature to 3/4 Select an empty memory location Turn on the rhythm track.
  • Page 12 Importing WAV Files 1. Open the HL77 Removable Disk 2. Open the HARTKE folder 3. Open the WAV folder. In the WAV folder there are 99 folders for the 99 memory locations in the pedal numbered W001 through W099.
  • Page 13 Connecting the HL77 to Your Computer Backing up files to your computer To back up loops from the HL77 to your computer, copy the entire HARTKE folder to your computer. Overwrite/Recover backed up data from your computer Delete all of the folders with the HL77 root directory.

  • Page 14: Installing A Battery

    Powering the HL77 When running the unit on battery power, connect an instrument cable into the OUT L jack to automati- cally switch the power on. To prevent damage to your speakers or other connected devices, always turn down the volume and turn off all devices before making any connections. Once all of your equipments has been connected, start powering up your devices.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Frequency Response 10Hz–20kHz Input Impedance 1MΩ AUX IN Impedance 33kΩ Output Impedance 1OkΩ Display Dimensions LxWxD 4.8” x 2.5” x 1.9” 121mm x 64mm x 48mm Weight 0.6lb / 265g Hartke • 278-B Duffy Ave, Hicksville, NY 11801 p.1-800-372-6766 ©2016, V2...
  • Page 16 FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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