Midi controllers and patch switching devices rocktron. This is high quality audio gear and versatile to your needs. Byl jsem rozhodnuty zarizeni gcx od voodoo lab, ktere je pro me. Phantom power provided on midi in jack pins 6 and 7. Voodoo lab ground control pro vs rocktron all access gearslutz. Rocktron patchmate voodoo lab gcx rjm effects gizmo dedicated units handles both send to preamps and return from preamps. To turn on the patchmate loop 8 floor, use the power switch located on the back panel. I prefer the rocktron patchmate loop 8, think of it as a gcx thats built better with better features and there is no price difference iirc kage. Im in the same boat, dont know whether to rack my pedals or build a pedalboard with a looperswitcher on the board. The voodoo lab ppap is for pedals with higher power requirements, use this current doubling adapter with a 2. Ive bought a mesa sus4 20 unit rack and started mounting the units. Oct 18, 2012 santa rosa, ca october 18, 2012 voodoo lab announced that it is now shipping pedal power 4x4. Jul 3, 2016 custom made, diy guitar pedalboards that power and organize your. The voodoo lab pedal power is the only universal power supply available which will power any type of boss pedal effect.
Voodoo lab ground control pro vs rocktron all access. Any alternatives to the gcx and gc pro that i should explore. This is pretty close to new, and one of the better midi pedalboards out there. This is a comparison of these two power supplies with various noisy pedals. Only the first 4 outputs can be set to aca voltage, however. With the addition of a gcx guitar audio switcher, you can also control all your stompbox and rack effects, select amp channels, and more. Gcp has velcro with feet included and easily installable if needed. The gcx has to be programmed and is only controllable from an external controller.
Effects loop units handles returns from preamps, then switches them. The rack gizmo is an evolutionary upgrade to the rg16 that takes a great. Voodoo labs power supply question hey guys, just a quick question about the standard voodoo labs power supply. What i like most is the rather simple programming of the machine, it just allows me to control my overdrive and distortion pedals. Phantom power provided on midi in jack pins 6 and 7 9vac 2amps midi inthru 7 pin din, standard 5 pin cable plugs in without phantom power feature thruout 5 pin din. Rigtalk view topic voodoo lab gcx guitar audio switcher. The voodoo labs stuff is good and also the rocktron patchmate for 14 applications that will also add some pedals looper to your rig. Bro, for what you want to do, i agree that the voodoo lab gcx or the rocktron patchmate unit is your best bet. Problem with ground control and rocktron patchmate. It is planned in the first place as an addon for the dark energy but may be used even. Voodoo lab 4pin din gcx cable 18 gcx power sweetwater. If you have more than one gcx, connect the midi out of your first gcx to the pedal in of the second gcx. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor audio switcher ebay.
Ive got a rocktron midi mate that i currently use as a foot controller, so im really interested in this unit because of the compatibility. Both are midi controlled and totally passive so you need a power section with a decent preamp gain following the mixer to makeup 10db. Patchmate loop 8 rocktron patchmate loop 8 audiofanzine. Another subtle feature improvement in the rack gizmo. Truetone 1 spot pro cs12 vs voodoo lab pedal power 4x4. You may already know this, voodoo lab will repair either your gcx or ground control or both free of charge. 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. I ended up getting a rocktron patchmate since i needed 3 for momentary on off, 2 for a isolated loop, etc. Unbeatable prices and next day delivery from the uks no1 instrument store. Have a look at voodoo labs ground control and gcx system. Voodoo lab introduces the pedal power 4x4 premier guitar. However, i am putting together a new board at the moment and need a power supply.
Voodoo lab gcx and rjm line mixer parallel stereo setu to do it with the gcx, i think you need to make a splitter cable or box that splits the signal four ways and feeds the inputs of loops 58. Rocktron continues to deliver innovative and original electronic products for guitar and bass players, often achieving a retro meets technology vibe. Get some midi control over your analogue gear with the voodoo labs gcx audio switcher. This high quality and custom made gcx cable has a 2. You may also find product manuals for our older products by clicking on the discontinued products button below. Also, since the ground controls power is now supplied by the gcx, you no longer need to use the power adapter which comes with the ground control. The voodoo lab ground ontrol pro lets you instantly reconfigure your entire rig with the touch of a single button. Rigtalk view topic has anyone used the voodoo lab gcx. Ive heard its basically an all access repackaged into a more affordable housing. The rocktron voodu valve online tube guitar preamp is a marriage of a 24bit motorola dsp engine with rocktron s 12ax7 tube technology. Rigtalk view topic voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron. Rjm rack gizmo audio loop and function switcher musicplayers. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi switcher audio, music instruments, guitar. The sends of loops 58 go to the effect inputs and the effect outputs go to the line mixer inputs.
Designs and manufactures electronics for professional recording and touring musicians. 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. Apr 19, 2020 ive got a rocktron midi mate that i currently use as a foot controller, so im really interested in this unit because of the compatibility. With eight independent, filtered and regulated output sections, pedal power 4x4 is a highcurrent capable power supply for modern dspbased effects like those from eventide, line 6, strymon, and tc electronic and all 9v battery operated pedals. Another nice thing about rack based effects with a stereo power amp is that you can. Voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor bad experience w voodoo lab unit this week, big event, 5 nights, 1500 seats, last 2 nights sro. Finally, a professional solution for powering tube overdrives, modeling pedals, or devices including boomerang pedals, the whammy, pod, rotosphere and many others without wall warts. Great for powering pedals like the mxr flanger and dime distortion, crybaby 535q, and various fulltone and keeley products. Interview with bob bradshaw page 16 guitar shop spring 1994, which i have. Receives midi commands and provides phantom power for voodoo lab ground control pro or commander foot controllers.
There is a selector switch for each dc output on the bottom of the pedal power to select the correct voltage. This y cable combines two 9v outputs both in standard 9v mode from the voodoo labs pedal power power supply to create an 18v output. Problem with ground control and rocktron patchmate voodoo lab. Voodoo lab 4 pin pedal power din gcx cable at gear4music. I use the rocktron for my loops, and the gcx for the amp switching functions for the reasons youve described. Get the patchmate 8 and i think you may be surprised. Definitely would be nice if there was an editor, agreed. I think the voodoo stuff is the least expensive of all the options ive seen. I need to control a bunch of pedals, stereo effects, midi pedals, amp channel switching for wd or stereo rig, etc. Jan 23, 2011 i have both a rocktron patchmate 8 and a gcx, controlled by an all access. Use 8 true bypass loops for a whole host of activities and then. The gcx settings are the same control change 8087 on midi cahannel 16. Voodoo lab, gcx audio switcher, 8 channel rack mount pedal switcher bypass.
Voodoo lab control switcher and pedal switcher make gcx. Voodoo lab gcx and rjm line mixer parallel stereo setup. Dc brick vs voodoo lab pedal power 2 plus comparison xpost. Rigtalk view topic cheapest way to set up pedalboard. 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. View and download voodoo lab gcx owners manual online. This 4 pin cable is designed for use with a pedal power ac to power the voodoo lab gcx audio switcher or system mix plus.
Voodoo lab gcx guitar audio switcher phantom power. Voodoo lab ground control pro midi pedalboard, original. Please refer to your product instruction manual prior to contacting us directly. 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. Y cable turns two 9v voodoo labs power pedal output into an 18volt output. The rocktron patch mate is a programmable switching system designed with bob bradshaw to allow musicians more control over their equipment. I had a patchmate before and think that the gcx is much more transparent, although my patchmate may have been malfunctioning. 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. I heard that the voodoo lab gcx guitar audio switcher works only with the gcx ground control is that true or its only a marketting issue. Current rocktron product manuals are available through the current products button below. I bought the 7 pin midi cable, which also provides phantom power so its pretty simple to set up. Voodoo lab pedal power ac pedalboards by stompinground. Rocktron patchmate 8 vs voodoo lab gcx discussion in gear. Some of my vintage pedals had a little hum and the voodoo lab cleaned it up nicely.
The patchmate was discontinued a while ago, but rocktron has brought it back, and apparently made it better. Voodoo lab pedal power iso5 isolated 9v power supply for pro. Voodoo labs gcp and gcx midi controller and guitar audio. Voodoo lab pedal power ac is a pedalboard power supply designed to operate high current and ac powered pedal effects. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor switcher pedal gak. Does not hold a candle to the patch mate but for its. And with a device like my rocktron patch mate 8, you can incorporate. I was going to get the voodoo lab mondo but i am hearing amazing things about the zuma from strymon and the cs12 from truetone. A great system for controlling amp channels, a rack full of effects pedals, a midi controlled effects device or all three at once. I have a voodoo lab control switcher that i bought about a month ago when i thought my rig was going to. If you set the instant access buttons back to their default setting of gcx1 loops. To setup your patchmate please follow these instructions. Rocktron s line of midi controllers and patch switchers. Buy the voodoo lab gcx stereo upgrade and get free delivery.
I have also always been a voodoo labs guy based on the reliability and the fact that they are an industry standard at this point. Used by marty friedman of megadeth, and eddie van halen. Additionally, using rocktron s smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 floor can also be used for momentary amplifier switching. Find great deals on ebay for voodoo lab ground control pro and voodoo lab gcx. Voodoo lab ground control pro midi pedalboard, original box, usa made.
Rocktron patchmate loop 8 user manual pdf download. If you set the patchmate to respond to only control changes 8087 on midi channel 16 and set the ground control instant access buttons back to the default settings of gcx 1 loops, you will be able to control the patchmate with the ground control presets using the gcx 1 screen as well as have instant access to any six of the loops with the instant access buttons with the state of these instant. Use the voodoo lab 4pin din gcx cable with your voodoo lab pedal power ac to power your voodoo lab gcx audio switcher or your voodoo lab system mix plus. I use a voodoo labs ground control pro and only thing i had to do was set the ground control to start at channel and it was ready to go. 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. Very clean, in excellent condition, with the original power supply and box. Many people dont understand why allaccess is superior to gcp. I was able to set my rocktron patchmate to respond to control changes 8087 on midi channel 16. The attached pdf is a great comparison that explains everything.
See who uses mxr m196 ab box, including phil sgrosso, pawel maciwoda and others. If you should require additional technical support on currently manufactured rocktron products, please send an. Both come with power supplies and operation manuals. For mono input selection i use a rocktron patchmate loop 8, but for the stereo output mixing i have an uptown technologies flash passive mixer. What i like most is the rather simple programming of the machine, it just allows me to control my overdrive and distortion pedals soon a compressor and clean boost and therefore just. Im also wondering about the power supply issue looks like it comes with an ac supply. The voodu valve guitar preamp delivers the warmth and. Customer support rocktron technology for guitarists. I own the pedal power 2 and i have a setup similar to what youre using. 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. If you only need one loop for channel switching, then youd have the remaining 7 as loops for pedals. I have not tested any other looper switcher before twelve oclock, there were not too many choices in this format anyway, the only one i spotted was gcx voodoo lab that is just a little more expensive.
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. I have a one spot currently, but it makes a substantial amount of noise and i want to run about 11 pedals now. Like the title suggests im looking at pedal power supplies and want to get some feedback from the ug community. Voodoo labs gcp and gcx midi controller and guitar audio switcher. See who uses one control black loop, including armistead burwell smith iv, nick spevak and others. See patchmate loop 8 floor back panel section of this manual for more information on the power switch. Dc brick vs voodoo lab pedal power 2 plus comparison xpost to rguitar video my text from youtube. Rocktron midi raider ive been an fcb user for a couple of years now, and thinking about upgrading to the gcp with a couple of mission expression. Need some advice on pedal powering gearslutz pro audio.
Unlike the voodoo lab hex which has 6 button for 6 effects it only has 2 loops a 1 an 5 loop. Voodoo lab gcx true bypass 8loop rackmount audio switcher. Both would work to split signal nicely, then recombine in any old mixer, such as the sm26, a tabletop mixer, patchmate, etc. Rocktron bradshaw switching system by rocktron and sort of by custom audio. Its amazingly convenient powering your gear from a single power supply like the voodoo lab pedal power ac. Anyone have any thoughts on the rocktron midi raider. I also got my patchmate for around 250 used from a friend i knew, and he also threw in a rocktron midixchange for free. Rjm music technology raised the bar for audio loopers and function switchers when they released the rg16 back in 2007. Roland fc 300 is just as well its just a question of power. Plus its nice to have all the wires tied down nice and clean under the board so you dont step on them. I use it for less than a month using the time of writing.
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