Members dgc480 Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 I'd like to be able to hit a couple different pedals at once for a solo tone. Any way to do this without dancing all around the pedal board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OverDriven Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 Yep...you need a midi switcher. Usually they come as a rack unit that has a loop for each pedal. You could make the first button on your midi controller turn on loops 1,5 and 6 or make button 2 turn on loops 2 and 3, etc. The Voodoo GCX is a well known one:http://www.voodoolab.com/gcx.htm They're $400 new and you'll need the midi controller of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Valtiel Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 Leaving the pedals on all the time and placing them in a loop box would do the trick. Something like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members isvoid Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 thegigrig.com rjmmusic.com lehle.com ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rydock Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 What you want is a box called a "true-bypass looper". There are a number of companies that make them, but the one that comes to mind is Loop Master/. Basically, it will let you patch a couple of pedals into them, and the TB looper will allow you to bypass all the activated pedals in that separate loop. This is the simplest way to do this. The complicated ways would be to have a midi setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gt_jumper Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 Yep...you need a midi switcher. Usually they come as a rack unit that has a loop for each pedal. You could make the first button on your midi controller turn on loops 1,5 and 6 or make button 2 turn on loops 2 and 3, etc. The Voodoo GCX is a well known one: http://www.voodoolab.com/gcx.htmThey're $400 new and you'll need the midi controller of course. your avatar:lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nomenclature Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 build your own bypass loop for $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OverDriven Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 your avatar:lol: :lol: The war has begun. Our fractal enemies will fall. Thanks BTW. Made it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gt_jumper Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 The war has begun. Our fractal enemies will fall. Thanks BTW. Made it myself may i have the full sized one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members firejack018 Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 What you want is a box called a "true-bypass looper". There are a number of companies that make them, but the one that comes to mind is Loop Master/. Basically, it will let you patch a couple of pedals into them, and the TB looper will allow you to bypass all the activated pedals in that separate loop. This is the simplest way to do this. The complicated ways would be to have a midi setup. This! I use a True Bypass Looper to take my Wah pedal out of my chain when I'm not using it so that it doesn't suck tone.I use this guy's looper: http://www.this1smyne.com/product_list/products/mtb-mini-true-bypass-box/ You can choose your enclosure color and LED color.And it has a tiny footprint that doesn't take up too much space on your board.Fantastic price and prompt customer service (unlike some other small-time pedal manufacturers I've had the displeasure of dealing with). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 If you're only using pedals, this will work. http://www.carlmartin.com/product_combinator.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satannica Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 Just make it yourself. If you need a wiring diagram, let me know and I'll mock one up. You only need a bunch of jacks, enclosure, switch, led, dc adaptor, etc. Depends how complex you want to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brenuelt Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 The loop selector is a really easy method but it does mean that you can only have one 'combination' selection. The midi setup might be expensive and coplicated initially but once you've got to grips with it it will give you lots of control...essentially giving you a multieffects box with patches but where the pedals are your actual pedals. Think about how high quality your whole rig is...do you really need all those pedals or will a single multieffects with patches do? Just a thought. Alternatively, get more pedals; for instance if you want to turn on a volume boost and a bit of compression for a solo, get a pedal that can do that instead of using a compressor and a boost pedal...obviously this doesn't work for some combinations! You could simplify your rig by keeping the important pedals you use constantly and handing out all of the more complicated rarely used combinations to an effects box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nerine Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 Boss LS2 Line Selector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 http://www.carlmartin.com/product_octaswitch.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yourguitarhero Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 You don't need a $400 MIDI switcher, just get a looper pedal. Loads of people hand make them and sell on eBay. I got one for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltaire Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 No, we're not mormons, that's illegal in the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brenuelt Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 You don't need a $400 MIDI switcher, just get a looper pedal. Loads of people hand make them and sell on eBay. I got one for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yourguitarhero Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 I'd like to be able to hit a couple different pedals at once for a solo tone. Any way to do this without dancing all around the pedal board? Doesn't seem like he needs multiple options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members brenuelt Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 Doesn't seem like he needs multiple options. Maybe not now...what about in the future though? He's obviously got a multiple pedal setup so what happens when he starts experimenting more or buying more pedals? OK, it's probably overkill at this stage but if he's got plenty of cash he might as well buy a future proof solution... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zozobra Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 I'm sure a bypass looper with relays and dip switches would work if you wanted multiple switching options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PaoloJM Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 1. Strap one of these to bottom of foot.2. Step on all the pedals.3. ???4. Profit!!!Did I do it right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brenuelt Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 I'm sure a bypass looper with relays and dip switches would work if you wanted multiple switching options. Such as...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satannica Posted October 13, 2010 Members Share Posted October 13, 2010 Maybe not now...what about in the future though? He's obviously got a multiple pedal setup so what happens when he starts experimenting more or buying more pedals? OK, it's probably overkill at this stage but if he's got plenty of cash he might as well buy a future proof solution... Wouldn't it be better to outgrow a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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