Rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack mount for sale online ebay. Apr 22, 2012 switch the gcx to bank4 the manual can walk you through this, and use the learn feature on the axefx2 to program the top buttons to change individual effects while the bottom buttons change patches, and the right buttons change banks 14, 58, 912, etc. I purchased this unit with a voodoo lab ground control unit from thomann. 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. Voodoo lab 4pin din gcx cable 18 gcx power sweetwater. I should be able to create a preset on my voodoo lab ground control pro that simultaneously activates axe ii patch 00 and gcx loop 1. You can use each of the eight loops for true bypass effect switching, ab switching to select amps and preamps, or to control any type of footswitch function such as. Both items were quickly delivered without any issues, and were securely packaged. The patchmate loop 8 is easy to set up and program with real time user controls.
I used the gcx with a rocktron all access and that works fine too. 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. Famp out buchse schaltbuchse fur spezielle fender amps siehe manual. Voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron patchmate loop 8 f. Buy the voodoo labs vlgcp ground control pro pedal at pmt online. Used by marty friedman of megadeth, and eddie van halen. 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.
Rocktron footcontrollers such as the all access limited, all access, midi mate and midi xchange are recommended additions to the patchmate loop 8 for ultimate control. Combine the gcx guitar audio switcher with a ground control pro to form a complete switching system that has been the touring and recording pros choice for over 15 years. What i like most is the rather simple programming of the machine, it just allows me to control my overdrive and distortion pedals. Voodoo lab ground control pro vs rocktron all access. It is compatible with all midi controlled devices and provides the flexibility, easeofuse, and rugged reliability necessary to meet the needs of the most demanding professional players. Voodoo lab gcx and rjm line mixer parallel stereo setup. Ive heard its basically an all access repackaged into a more affordable housing. Here, for purposes of benchmarking andor just curiosity perhaps we will feature pics, schematics, vids, and writeups for the gear.
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. The patchmate loop 8 floor has buffered active and passive inputs, with passiveactive and active outputs on the back. To setup your patchmate please follow these instructions. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor guitar effect controller new in box. Voodoo lab ground control pro the voodoo lab ground control pro switcher is a flexible, fully featured switcher that will change the way you think about your guitar performance. Voodoo lab is nice but id take a look at some of the products from cioks, too if youre not certain with what you want. Truetone 1 spot pro cs12 vs voodoo lab pedal power 4x4. Voodoo lab control switcher and pedal switcher make gcx. Using rocktrons exclusive smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 can also be used for momentary amplifier switching. Add true bypass to any stompbox or rack effect in your rig. Designs and manufactures electronics for professional recording and touring musicians. The rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor audio switcher provides a solution that.
Buy the voodoo lab gcx stereo upgrade and get free delivery. Phantom powered by gcx or pedal switcher via midi cable. The gcx guitar audio switcher greatly expands the capabilities of your ground control foot controller. The gcx doesnt need to be set up in the device menu as it is already covered in the expanders menu since the gcp communicates with the gcx and all other voodoo lab midi products via midi sysex corresponds to gcx1 in the. Oct 18, 2012 santa rosa, ca october 18, 2012 voodoo lab announced that it is now shipping pedal power 4x4. The attached pdf is a great comparison that explains everything. Mar 26, 20 rocktron patchmate loop floor 8 david ofaum. The voodu valve guitar preamp delivers the warmth and. Channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and more are provided in the patchmate loop 8. The voodoo lab pedal power is the only universal power supply available which will power any type of boss pedal effect. Rocktronbradshaw switching system by rocktron and sort of by custom audio. The eight loops may be configured for multiple purposes including channel switching, effects loops.
Featuring eight true bypass audio loops, two fronttoback feedthroughs, and options for buffered or passive inputs, the voodoo lab gcx audio switcher is an elegant solution to any audio routing conundrum. Buy the voodoo lab vlgxs gcx stereo upgrade at pmt online. Buy voodoo lab gcx true bypass 8loop rackmount audio switcher. I used the gcx with a rocktron all access and that works. You can use each of the eight loops for true bypass effect switching, ab switching to select amps and preamps, or to control any type of footswitch function such as amp channel switching. Voodoo lab introduces the pedal power 4x4 premier guitar. Built with gold relays sealed in nitrogen and no active circuitry in the bypass loops, the. Not to many options out there so choose the one you want, the gcx gets recommended and is used by a lot of people. The rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor supports intelligent latching and momentary switch sensing, which allows the user to use any midi continuous controller number without any other programming effort.
Voodoo lab ground control pro vs rocktron all access gearslutz. It allows you to redesign your entire rig with a touch of a button. Effects processors free delivery possible on eligible purchases. It allows your presets to also control pedal effects, select amp channels and many more. The switcher features 8 true bypass effect switching that all ensure your signal only gets sent to the pedals that. The patchmate loop 8 may be set to any midi channel and is programmable from the front panel. Its amazingly convenient powering your gear from a single power supply like the voodoo lab pedal power ac.
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. I ended up getting a rocktron patchmate since i needed 3 for momentary on off, 2 for a isolated loop, etc. Voodoo lab gcx audio switcher the voodoo lab gcx audio switcher is a high quality switcher that is designed to work with and improve the capabilities of your ground control foot controller. It was immediately apparent that the audio switcher and foot controller was a high quality item. Using a commander or ground control pro switch, voodoo labs control switcher gives. They have some more versatile power supplies than voodoo labs currently does. Buy the voodoo lab gcx audio switcher and get free delivery. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 user manual pdf download.
Like the title suggests im looking at pedal power supplies and want to get some feedback from the ug community. 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. Anyone have any thoughts on the rocktron midi raider. Feb 14, 2012 anyone have any thoughts on the rocktron midi raider.
View and download voodoo lab gcx owners manual online. I read both manuals but i still cannot figure how to do this. With the gcx, you can select pedal effects, signal processors, multiple amps or preamps, amp channels 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. I ended up getting a rocktron patchmate since i needed 3 for momentary on. Only the first 4 outputs can be set to aca voltage, however. Discussion in mini series started by boogieness, mar 4, 2014. Warranty north america only voodoo lab warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of original retail purchase. I think the voodoo stuff is the least expensive of all the options ive seen. 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. Any alternatives to the gcx and gc pro that i should explore. There is a selector switch for each dc output on the bottom of the pedal power to select the correct voltage. Eight loops can be configured for multiple purposes.
The patchmate loop 8 may be set to any midi channel and is programmable. Voodoo lab ground control pro gcx audio switcher the ground control system includes the cgx audio switcher, which is a rackmounted unit with 8 loops, and the ground control pro, a floor board which takes the place of a traditional pedalboard. See who uses voodoo lab hex audio loop switcher, including mike kerr, dustin kensrue and others. The active path is buffered, and when selected, the patchmate enables. Axe ii with voodoo lab gcx fractal audio systems forum. 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. Compact size easily fits on rack shelves and pedal boards. 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. Voodoo lab ground control pro midi foot controller. 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.
I ended up getting a rocktron patchmate since i needed 3 for momentary on off. The gcx has two 14 inch feed thrus from front to back. Because there are multiple loops, and up to four gcx units can be used at once, this is great news. Open box rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor audio. I also got my patchmate for around 250 used from a friend i knew, and he also threw in a rocktron midixchange for free. I am currently looking into running 2 gcxs with a gc pro floor controller.
Additionally, using rocktron s smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 floor can also be used for momentary amplifier switching. 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 gcx1 loops, you will be able to control the patchmate with the ground control presets using the gcx1 screen as well as have instant access to any six of the loops with the instant access buttons with the state of these instant access buttons always matching the state of the loops. 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. I use it for less than a month using the time of writing. 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. Program the unit from the top panel using the switches. Many people dont understand why allaccess is superior to gcp.
Voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor. Analog man carries the voodoo lab ground control pro. Additionally, using rocktrons smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 floor can also be used for momentary amplifier switching. You may already know this, voodoo lab will repair either your gcx or ground control or both free of charge. Interview with bob bradshaw page 16 guitar shop spring 1994, which i have. 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. They will do this weather the item is under warranty or not. The rocktron voodu valve online tube guitar preamp is a marriage of a 24bit motorola dsp engine with rocktrons 12ax7 tube technology. Jul 20, 2010 the gcx doesnt need to be set up in the device menu as it is already covered in the expanders menu since the gcp communicates with the gcx and all other voodoo lab midi products via midi sysex corresponds to gcx 1 in the expanders menu of the gcp. Hi guys, this is probably being covered here in the forum but i havent found any traces of what i need.
Recall the first 8 user presets using the 8 onboard footswitches or access a total of 128 presets using external midi program changes. Gcx loops have no active circuitry, and use the finest gold relays sealed in nitrogen, so your tone will stay pure and dynamic no matter what kind or how. I need to control a bunch of pedals, stereo effects, midi pedals, amp channel switching for wd or stereo rig, etc. If you have more than one gcx, connect the midi out of your first gcx to the pedal in of the second gcx. Rocktron fans hammered us for years to bring back the patchmate, which. Voodoo lab ground control progcx audio switcher the ground control system includes the cgx audio switcher, which is a rackmounted unit with 8 loops, and the ground control pro, a floor board which takes the place of a traditional pedalboard. The patchmate loop 8 provides 128 programmable presets. Program the unit from the front panel using the lighted buttons.
Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of rocktron effects at guitar center. 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. Find great deals on ebay for voodoo lab ground control pro and voodoo lab gcx. I got the unit yesterday, and it seems the unit cannot change directly between preassigned loop configurations. Rocktron provides a good users manual for the patchmate loop 8 floor that. The rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor switcher provides 8 discrete loops all with true bypass.
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