Stepping multiple pedal switches at the same time

[ikilledkenny!]

haha, ill be going to catch knightsfall, so should be able to catch ur band also, see u there

[KennethC]

Originally Posted by PalmLine

Does this mean that all the effects in the send/return chain has to always be used together?

for example: Send > Drive> Delay> Return

Does this mean that I lose the ability to use them independantly?

Yep it does. What the looper does, besides keeping the pedals in a true bypass loop when not in use, is that it allows you to activate your pedals without having to reach to the ends of the board (bad esp if u have a big board). More convenient, but you still need to allocate one switch/loop to one pedal, unless you're willing to place 2-3 pedals always in the same arrgt within a loop and lose the independence, as you've pointed out.

If you're looking for something that allows you to make several presets (like a multi-efx), with each preset activating different combis of pedals - all of which can function independently - then you need a midi switching system. You can check out the WOBO Proglooper (probably the cheapest option around), or if you are really looking to spend big time you can take a look at the GigRig.

Create a multi-efx board with your own choice of stompboxes - Awesome!

[PalmLine]

Yea.. that does sound like what I need. I'll check those out. Anyways, will all these extra wiring have any side effects like weaker input? If these devices have negligible side effects than they're a worthy investment.

How about buying those "two jacks into one" adapters (those you can find at audio shops so that plug in two guitars into the same amp)? Will this make it possible to connect the pedals through the looper and through the bypass like in a "parallel" circuit??? (had to ask.. took electrical engineering and feedback control systems last time :P) Can I control them independantly this way?

[KennethC]

No ill effects due to wiring. The wiring isn't any more complicated than a looper strip. If you want to just try it out I have a WOBO Proglooper with me. You can borrow it or bring ur rig over to my place to try. Lovely little tool...I don't use it for my gigging board cos I have a g-system (which has inherent switching capabilities) for that.

[shinobi]

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[niteblade]

wow. is that yours?

[kjartan_v]

hey fiq! alamak i think i'm abit late in participating in this thread. hehe.

anyway, i'm using the mrmisse pedalboard. i don't know if its titanium but it seems to hold out pretty well. for your case, i'd recommend the fishfinger looper from tymc. its small and effective.. very simple!

as for me, i use the A+B soapbar looper from tymc. it allows me to place my modulations in one loop, and dirt in the other. easier lah, especially since i stack 3 dirt pedals together for some songs.. with the loop off, you can take your time during the verse to activate the pedals in the loop.. then when the noisy part comes, jus step on the loop switch to unleash the fury! hehe.

btw, what time will sponge be performing? i'll be at esplanade 4-5pm. would love to drop by suntec!