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Post by doctorice on Jul 16, 2019 7:50:09 GMT -7
I'm contemplating setting up a board with a loop switcher, one of those gadgets that has a bunch of separate loops that are individually switchable. There seem to be two main types: (1) those that are just switches and (2) those that also have the ability to program presets with multiple loops involved. I'm not convinced I need the preset capability.
I like what I see from the GigRig, which is Dan Steinhardt's (from That Pedal Show) company, but there appear to be a lot of alternatives.
Anyone here have experience with these? If so, what do you have and what are the pros and cons?
Thanks!
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Post by LT on Jul 16, 2019 8:35:09 GMT -7
I too haven't taken the plunge on a switching system because I think it will be just as complex as individual pedals. Admittedly though, I don't have a large board with lots of pedals to control. I might feel differently if I did. I'd probably look at the ones from Boss first. I think they have 5 and 8 loop models with MIDI switching (which I wouldn't need).
I do have several Loopmaster passive loop strips and they work very well.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2019 9:19:14 GMT -7
I have one--the Hotone Patch Kommander, which is a four-loop, programmable unit with a mute/tuner out, multiple banks, etc. The build quality looks excellent, and it seems easy to set up--the only reason I'm not using it is that I just don't need to switch between that many radically different sounds in a gig, and I don't own many pedals that aren't true bypass. Mostly I bought it out of curiosity, to see what the deal was. I think if I was running a bigger, more complex board, and was doing spot-on covers where I was dramatically switching tones from one song to the next and wanted to set up, you know, a heavy distorted patch with delay, and then switch out of that to a clean, compressed, chorus-y tone with one stomp, this critter would be ideal. But mostly what I'm doing is maybe adding a longer delay or slapback, maybe, or a touch of phaser or flange, or maybe a little tremolo, etc., to my base tone--which I can do more simply just by stomping on the desired effect. Happy to lend you this critter, Mike, if you'd like to try it out. www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PatchKom--hotone-patch-kommander-4-channel-loop-switcher?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=1669475631&rkg_id=0&campaigntype=dsa&campaign=aaDSA&adgroup=1669475631:DSA%20-%20Product%20-%20Guitar&placement=google&adpos=1t1&creative=282276643096&device=c&matchtype=b&network=g&gclid=CjwKCAjw67XpBRBqEiwA5RCocZMEf69_WPeFcU-2e6VquwNQEacpHBjfWT9HAEumXob9Mivb-xWqrRoCNOoQAvD_BwE
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Post by doctorice on Jul 16, 2019 11:11:12 GMT -7
I have one--the Hotone Patch Kommander, which is a four-loop, programmable unit with a mute/tuner out, multiple banks, etc. The build quality looks excellent, and it seems easy to set up--the only reason I'm not using it is that I just don't need to switch between that many radically different sounds in a gig, and I don't own many pedals that aren't true bypass. Mostly I bought it out of curiosity, to see what the deal was. I think if I was running a bigger, more complex board, and was doing spot-on covers where I was dramatically switching tones from one song to the next and wanted to set up, you know, a heavy distorted patch with delay, and then switch out of that to a clean, compressed, chorus-y tone with one stomp, this critter would be ideal. But mostly what I'm doing is maybe adding a longer delay or slapback, maybe, or a touch of phaser or flange, or maybe a little tremolo, etc., to my base tone--which I can do more simply just by stomping on the desired effect. Happy to lend you this critter, Mike, if you'd like to try it out. www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PatchKom--hotone-patch-kommander-4-channel-loop-switcher?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=1669475631&rkg_id=0&campaigntype=dsa&campaign=aaDSA&adgroup=1669475631:DSA%20-%20Product%20-%20Guitar&placement=google&adpos=1t1&creative=282276643096&device=c&matchtype=b&network=g&gclid=CjwKCAjw67XpBRBqEiwA5RCocZMEf69_WPeFcU-2e6VquwNQEacpHBjfWT9HAEumXob9Mivb-xWqrRoCNOoQAvD_BwE Thanks for the offer, Jon. I may take you up on it. Let me think it over.
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Post by redzsrock on Aug 18, 2019 16:40:24 GMT -7
I've been using Loop-Master loop switchers since about 2006. I've built 2 pedalboards with them, and am about to build a 3rd board.
Honestly, I love working with these switchers. Everything stays neat and quiet. If you ever have cable or even a pedal fail (it happens), you can very quickly identify it and pull it right out of your chain and keep playing. I also like the tuner out option.
Also, I've gotten spoiled by not having to reach for any pedals. Everything is right at your toes. I just love these things.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2019 4:32:02 GMT -7
I'm looking to replace my Voodoo Labs loop switchers that are starting to wear out. The Gigrig switchers have the flip switch, that allows quick on-off changes between pedals. The price difference between the VL and Gigrig units is similar.
I'm also spoiled by having mine up on a table at waist height (back issues).
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Post by jeffmp on Aug 19, 2019 17:19:06 GMT -7
I have the VooDoo lab Ground Control and loop switcher . They're good stuff! My pedals(with the exception of volume,wah,Deja vibe )are all in my rack. Very nice and neat. Some are in the front of the pedal chain. Some (time based)are in my effects loop. I really like it! I use it with my Vibro-king . But i admit to not using it much Since i got my EMS . No effects loop. Yet!
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Post by mcook217 on Sept 14, 2019 11:33:03 GMT -7
I've got a couple of loopmaster switchers. It just makes everything so much easier if you sing too. I don't have to look around for where pedals are. It makes everything front row and a real quick tap to switch things up.
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Post by JeffG on Sept 19, 2019 9:03:26 GMT -7
I have a gig rig qmx8 and it’s stellar. Zero complaints.
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