MXR M303 Clone Looper Pedal Instructions

MXR M303 Clone Looper Pedal

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name : M303 Clone LooperTM Pedal
• Product Type : Looper Pedal
• Manufacturer : MXR
• External Controls : 4
• Input Jack : 1/4″ (6.35mm)
• Output Jack : 1/4″ (6.35mm)
• Power Source : Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter or DC BrickTM, Iso-BrickTM, and Mini IsoBrickTM power supplies

Description
The M303 Clone LooperTM Pedal is a versatile looper pedal designed for guitarists who want to record and layer loops in their performances or studio recordings. It offers high-fidelity signal reproduction and is housed in a durable MXR enclosure. With its intuitive controls and robust construction, the M303 Clone LooperTM Pedal provides a reliable and user-friendly looping experience.

Product Usage Instructions

Basic Operation

1. Connect your guitar to the M303’s INPUT jack using a 1/4″ cable.
2. Connect the M303’s OUTPUT jack to your amplifier using a 1/4″ cable.
3. Set all controls to the 12 o’clock position.
4. To record a loop, tap the REC/DUB footswitch. The flashing red REC/DUB LED indicates that recording mode is active. Play your desired musical phrase within the loop’s length, then tap the PLAY/STOP footswitch to close the loop and start playback.
5. To add a new layer to the loop, tap the REC/DUB footswitch again. The green PLAY/STOP LED will flash a 4-count to synchronize the new loop with the existing one. Press and hold the PLAY/STOP footswitch to clear the most recent layer.
6. To undo the last loop layer, press and hold the PLAY/STOP footswitch. Press and hold it again to redo the last loop layer if desired. To quickly clear the entire loop, press and hold the REC/DUB footswitch.
7. Rotate the VOLUME knob clockwise to increase the loop’s output level or counterclockwise to decrease it.
8. The VOLUME knob’s push function can be used to change the speed and direction of the loop. Press once for Half-Speed (blue LED illuminates steadily), double-press for Double-Speed (blue LED flashes), and press and hold to reverse the loop (amber LED illuminates steadily).
9. To clear the loop quietly, press and hold the VOLUME knob for 5 seconds. When the red REC/DUB LED flashes, press the REC/DUB footswitch within 5 seconds to clear the loop without it playing first.

Advanced Operation

Use an Expression Pedal to Control Loop Volume

1. Connect an expression pedal, such as the DVP Volume (X)TM Pedal, to the M303’s EXP jack using a TRS cable.
2. Use the expression pedal’s rocker to adjust the loop volume. This will disable the VOLUME knob.
3. To re-enable the VOLUME knob after disconnecting the expression pedal, simply twist the VOLUME knob past the 12 o’clock position twice.

Power
The Clone LooperTM Pedal can be powered by the Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter or the DC BrickTM, Iso-BrickTM, and Mini IsoBrickTM power supplies. This pedal does not support battery power.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Can I use the M303 Clone LooperTM Pedal with a battery?
A: No, the M303 Clone LooperTM Pedal cannot be powered by a battery. It requires the use of the Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter or compatible power supplies.

M303

Clone Looper™ Pedal

Whether you’re practicing at home, captivating audiences with improvisational compositions onstage, or weaving intricate sonic tapestries in the studio, the Clone Looper Pedal has you covered. Packed into a standard MXR housing that’s built like a tank, it’s easier to use and delivers higher fidelity signal reproduction than any other looper of its type—hands down.
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External Controls

1. REC/DUB footswitch controls loop recording and clear loop quickly functions.
2. VOLUME knob controls output level, speed, loop direction and clear loop quietly functions .
3. PLAY/STOP footswitch controls loop playback and undo/redo functions.
4. CTR jack allows tap switch to control loop speed, loop direction, and clear loop quietly functions.
5. EXP jack allows expression pedal to set output level or tap switch to engage Play Loop Once mode.

Basic Operation

1. Run a cable from your guitar to the M303’s INPUT jack and run another cable from the M303’s OUTPUT jack to your amplifier.

2. Start with all controls at 12 o’clock.

3. To record your loop, tap the REC/DUB footswitch. The flashing red REC/DUB LED indicates that recording mode is active. Play for a desired length of time, and then tap the PLAY/STOP footswitch again to close the loop and start playback.

4. To add a new layer, tap the REC/DUB footswitch.
   The green PLAY/STOP LED will flash a 4-count to the beginning of the loop so that you can play your next loop in sync with the first. Press and hold PLAY/STOP footswitch to clear the most recent layer.

5. To undo the last loop layer, press and hold the PLAY/STOP footswitch. Press and hold the PLAY/STOP footswitch again to redo the last loop layer if you decide that you want it back. To quickly clear the entire loop, press and hold REC/DUB switch.

6. Rotate the VOLUME knob clockwise to raise the loop’s output level or counterclockwise to decrease it.

7. The VOLUME knob’s push function can also be used to change the speed of the loop and reverse it. Press once for Half-Speed. Blue LED will illuminate in a steady state. Double-press for Double-Speed. Blue LED will illuminate in a flashing state .Press and hold to reverse the loop. Amber LED will illuminate in a steady state

8. To clear loop quietly, press and hold the VOLUME knob for 5 seconds. When the red REC/DUB LED flashes, press the REC/DUB footswitch within 5 seconds to clear the loop without it playing first.

Power
The Clone Looper™ Pedal is powered by the Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter or the DC Brick™, Iso-Brick™, and Mini Iso-Brick™ power supplies. This pedal cannot be powered by a battery.

Advanced Operation

• USE AN EXPRESSION PEDAL TO CONTROL LOOP VOLUME
  Connect an expression pedal such as the DVP Volume (X)™ Pedal to the M303’s EXP jack with a TRS cable. Use the rocker to adjust loop volume. This will disable the VOLUME knob. To reenable the VOLUME knob after disconnecting the expression pedal, simply twist the VOLUME knob past 12 o’clock twice.

• USE A TAP SWITCH TO PLAY LOOP ONCE
  Connect an MXR Tap Tempo Switch to the M303’s EXP jack with a mono cable. To initiate Play Loop Once mode, tap the switch. The green PLAY/STOP LED will flash until the loop ends. Tapping the switch at any time during the loop’s duration will re-trigger the loop, allowing for a stuttering effect.

• USE A TAP SWITCH TO CONTROL VOLUME KNOB’S PUSH FUNCTIONS
  Connect an MXR Tap Tempo Switch to the M303’s CTR jack. You can now use the tap switch to control the speed and direction of the loop as well as clear the loop quietly.

• TRUE BYPASS MODE
  The M303 uses buffered bypass switching by default. To enable true bypass switching, press and hold the VOLUME knob while powering up the pedal.

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