Ditto Stereo Looper - loop-only headphone output mod
Hi everyone,
I’m considering modifying my TC Electronic Ditto Stereo Looper to add a headphone output that would let me hear only the recorded loop, while keeping the normal outputs unchanged.
The reason is for live use: sometimes the loop needs to be very quiet in the amp/PA mix, but I still need to hear it clearly because it keeps the timing.
I’d like to use one in-ear headphone in one ear, while keeping my other ear open to hear the live sound.
Ideally:
- Normal Ditto outputs: guitar + loop, as usual
- New headphone output: loop only
- Mono is completely fine, I only need one ear.
- Small internal modification, if possible
I’ve been considering going with an IEM setup, but that would require additional gear, which isn’t ideal when traveling. If modifying the Ditto turns out to be impractical, I’ll probably go that route instead.
Has anyone here worked on the Ditto Stereo circuitry or done a similar modification?
I’m particularly interested in whether there’s a point on the PCB where the loop playback signal can be tapped before it gets mixed with the dry signal, and what would be needed to drive a single in-ear headphone from it.
Any advice, schematics or experience with similar mods would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!