Members petejt Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hey folks, I am currently deciding between these two MIDI controllers, and need your help. I'll add more info later. But for now I'll say I need good amp channel switching and stereo relay switching as well as easy to programme MIDI switching (not sure what effects rack to get yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members petejt Posted January 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 Alright, I'll explain things a bit better this time, sorry. I have three amplifiers- a Mesa/Boogie MarkIV, an Engl Fireball, and a Roland Jazz Chorus 120 combo amp. The MarkIV and Fireball each go into their own 4x12 cab. I have a small set of pedals which I use to split my signal to the MarkIV and Fireball, and for instant effects. The MarkIV is pretty much dry for effects apart from occasional delay, and the Fireball has a POG and a chorus pedal in front of it. The problem is, I have no means to split the signal to the Jazz Chorus, no way to switch out the Jazz Chorus, and have to tap dance to change amp channels on the other two amps. Also I want to run a rack effects unit in the loop of the Fireball, and switch presets via MIDI. I've decided that no matter what, I want to continue the pedal system for splitting the signal to the MarkIV and Fireball. I am happy with the sound regardless of any buffer issues etc. The unit definitely needs to be able to split the signal to the Jazz Chorus, and the pedal train which further splits the signal for the other two amps. What I need is something that has an array of footswitches, where each footswitch is simultaneously capable of:- Change presets on the rack effects unit (eg. a G-Major) Switch in/out the Jazz Chorus Change channels on the MarkIV Change channels via a stereo relay on the Fireball Switch in/out the effects loop & graphic EQ on the MarkIV Now, I am quite sure that the DMC Ground Control Pro and GCX Switcher can do this. But I have also found out about the Rocktron. Which do you think would suit my purpose better? Please help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thermionic geek Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 I'm pretty certain that if you want to go with the all access you would still need the gcx or another type of audio switch. I am sure the all acess is great for midi control but does not have all the features you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gimme411 Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 Here are a couple comparison charts: http://g-force.info/midiboard_comparison.htm This is a great pdf: http://www.musicplayers.com/tutorials/guitars/2006/MIDI_ComparisonChart.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members starsnuffer Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 Stop playing with toys and get a Soundsculpture Switchblade and an Axxess FX1 -W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members petejt Posted January 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 5, 2008 Here are a couple comparison charts:http://g-force.info/midiboard_comparison.htmThis is a great pdf:http://www.musicplayers.com/tutorials/guitars/2006/MIDI_ComparisonChart.pdf thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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