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