Voodoo lab control switcher and pedal switcher make gcx. Used by marty friedman of megadeth, and eddie van halen. I have a voodoo lab control switcher that i bought about a month ago when i thought my rig was going to go in a different direction. Silent, fast switching with no lag, drop out, pop, etc. Popular uses are amp channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and real time control of guitar effects. Add a mixer like our system mix plus to create a parallel effects system. May 03, 2009 any thoughts on these similar products similar price gcx 5 year warranty rocktron cound not find. Rocktron patchmate 8 vs voodoo lab gcx discussion in gear. I am looking for a reasonably priced pedal switcher. Program the unit from the front panel using the lighted buttons. Patchmate loop 8 its the return of the patchmate but better rocktron fans hammered us for years to bring back the patchmate, which enjoyed a wellearned reputation as possibly the best device ever used to help control rigs and assorted gear. Midi controllers and patch switching devices rocktron. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 user manual pdf download. You can use each of the eight loops for true bypass effect switching, ab switching to select.
Voodoo lab ground control pro vs rocktron all access gearslutz. The attached pdf is a great comparison that explains everything. Additionally, using rocktrons smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 floor can also be used for momentary amplifier switching. No related manuals summary of contents for rocktron patchmate loop 8.
Recall the first 8 user presets using the 8 onboard footswitches or access a total of 128 presets using external midi program changes. Well my biggest issue with the gcp then is the leds. Also included is the rocktron hush gate built in, which can be programmed to be on or off on any of the patches, you can set the threshold independently as well for each patch. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor pedal with the incredible popularity of the recently released patchmate loop 8, rocktron expands the controller universe by adding a floor version. Mesaboogie midi quad preamp with abacus midi footcontroller. Page 1 manual may be covered by one or more of the following. Rocktron fans hammered us for years to bring back the patchmate, which enjoyed a wellearned reputation as possibly the best device ever used to help control rigs and assorted gear. The patchmate loop 8 floor provides 8 discrete loops all with true bypass, buffered and non buffered signal paths, 128 programmable presets with real time control. The patchmate loop 8 also delivers both buffered and nonbuffered signal paths, and 128 programmable presets with real time control using its 9 highquality metal foot switches. The patchmate loop 8 floor provides 8 discrete loops all with true bypass, buffered and non buffered signal paths, 128 programmable presets with real time control using the 9 high quality metal foot switches. Page 28 rocktron a division of ghs corporation 28 wilber avenue battle creek mi 49037 rocktron phone. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi switcher electric denim studios. Mfc101 vs ground control pro fractal audio systems forum. With the incredible popularity of the recently released patchmate loop 8, rocktron expands the controller universe by adding a floor version.
Patchmate loop 8 its the return of the patchmatebut better rocktron fans hammered us for years to bring back the patchmate, which enjoyed a wellearned reputation as possibly the best device ever used to. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor audio switcher. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi switcher guitar center. Namm voodoo lab pedal switcher px8, hex audio loop switcher. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack mount its the return of the patchmate, but better. Im currently on the hunt for a noise reduction pedal. Im looking into rack systems, and im interested in the rack drawer concept using pedals via the voodoo labs gcx switcher. How can i program the midimate to turn all those loops on the patchmate to on at the same time.
Voodoo lab gcx audio switcher stereo welcome to steves. Rocktron rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor pedal switcher. Many people dont understand why allaccess is superior to gcp. Any thoughts on these similar products similar price gcx 5 year warranty rocktron cound not find. Voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor bad experience wvoodoo lab unit this week, big event, 5 nights, 1500 seats, last 2 nights sro. View online or download rocktron patchmate loop 8 user manual. Rocktron patch mate loop 8 vs voodoo lab gcx effects and. Aug, 2011 voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor bad experience wvoodoo lab unit this week, big event, 5 nights, 1500 seats, last 2 nights sro. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi switcher electric denim.
The rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor switcher provides 8 discrete loops all with true bypass. I read both manuals but i still cannot figure how to do this. I am able to change the loops individually, for example when i press 1 on the. Rocktron rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack fx loop switcher. Interview with bob bradshaw page 16 guitar shop spring 1994, which i have. Rocktron is a manufacturer of electronic signal processing equipment for guitar and bass including the legendary hush noise reduction, guitar preamps, rack effects, midi controllers, amplifiers, stomp box pedal effects, wah & expression pedals, floor effe. I just purchased a new rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor unit, so that i could switch between various pedal configurations with a single step with the pedals sitting in the 8 loops of the unit. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi switcher musicians friend. Battle creek, mi june 14, 2010 the patchmate loop 8 floor provides 8 discrete loops all with true bypass, buffered and non buffered signal paths, and 128 programmable presets with real time control using the 9 high quality metal foot switches. The quad is in absolutely stunning condition for its age. The patchmate loop 8 provides 128 programmable presets. Rjm music technology raised the bar for audio loopers and function switchers when they released the rg16 back in 2007. Add preset programmability along with pedal true bypass to any. Additionally, using rocktron s smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 floor can also be used for momentary amplifier switching.
Channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and more are provided in the patchmate loop 8. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor switcher macdaddy music. Jan 23, 2011 the rocktron is cheaper, and obviously theres something nice about using a rocktron switcher with a rocktron controller, but on the other hand its so similar in design, function and price to the gcx i cant help but worry im going to have the same issues with it. Yngwie malmsteen insanely amazing guitar solos duration. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts on the pros and cons of the gcp vs. Add true bypass to any stompbox or rack effect in your rig. The rack gizmo is an evolutionary upgrade to the rg16 that takes a great. I have a voodoo lab control switcher that i bought about a month ago when i thought my rig was going to. Rocktronbradshaw switching system by rocktron and sort of by custom audio. Patchmate loop 8 its the return of the patchmatebut better rocktron fans hammered us for years to bring back the patchmate, which enjoyed a wellearned reputation as possibly the best device ever used to help control rigs and assorted gear. Program the unit from the top panel using the switches. The rocktron patch mate is a programmable switching system designed with bob bradshaw to allow musicians more control over their equipment. Eight loops can be configured for multiple purposes. Rigtalk view topic voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron.
The eight loops may be configured for multiple purposes including channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing, and more. For further expansion rocktron recommends combining the patchmate loop 8 floor with any rocktron midi controller, including the midi xchange, midi mate, all access and all access ltd. Rocktron announces patchmate loop 8 floor controller. I am in serious agony, so please, if you have this unit or a similar controller, help a christmas elf with some info. Voodoo lab control switcher and pedal switcher make gcx obsolete. You can use each of the eight loops for inout effect switching, ab switching to select amps and preamps, or to control any type of footswitch function such as amp channel switching. The patchmate loop 8 floor provides 8 discrete loops all with true bypass, buffered and non buffered signal paths, 128 programmable presets with real time control using. May 10, 2010 the ground control pro can control the patchmate with program change messages or by setting the patchmate to emulate a gcx by responding to control change messages 8087. Popular uses are amp channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and realtime control of guitar effects. All my stomp box pedals are connected to the patchmate loops. Other noteable features include tubedriven spring reverb, a tubedriven effects loop and rear panel external switching jacks for use with a standard 14grounding type footswitch or a midicontrollable switcher, such as the rocktron patchmate or voodoo lab gcxground control. Setup ground control pro with gcx switcher and gmajor 2 duration.
Product title rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi switcher black. I had a patchmate before and think that the gcx is much more transparent, although my patchmate may have been malfunctioning. I have both rocktron midimate and patchmate units but i am having some problems to do what i would like so i thought of asking for help. Voodoo lab ground control pro vs rocktron all access. Rocktron s line of midi controllers and patch switchers. We werent the only players enamored by it, and the device has since found its way into the guts of many professional guitar rigs thanks to a fantastic blend of pro features and simple operation. The rocktron is cheaper, and obviously theres something nice about using a rocktron switcher with a rocktron controller, but on the other hand its so similar in design, function and price to the gcx i cant help but worry im going to have the same issues with it. The patchmate loop 8 is easy to set up and program with real time user controls. The switcher in any case does not color the sound and generates no noise at all so good on this side. Voodoo lab gcx audio switcher stereo combining the ground control with the gcx guitar audio switcher forms a complete switching system. One thing i like about the patchmates is the switches on the front that allow you to easily turn loops onoff manually. The ground control pro can control the patchmate with program change messages or by setting the patchmate to emulate a gcx by responding to control change messages 8087.
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