Does not hold a candle to the patch mate but for its compactness its great. Since the loop and controls can have only an on or off status, they are conveniently called onoff controllers. Not necessarily because the axe cant do what the pedal does, but i. Voodoo lab gcx guitar audio switcher guitar pedals, voodoo, guitars. See the section titled setup your patchmate loop 8 floor later in this manual for the procedure.
The rocktron patchmate loop 8 is a midi switcher that comes with 8 programmable loops you can configure for multiple applications. Open box rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor audio. The patchmate loop 8 may be set to any midi channel and is programmable from the front panel. The patchmate was discontinued a while ago, but rocktron has brought it back, and apparently made it better.
Voodoo lab ground control pro vs rocktron all access. I am looking for a reasonably priced pedal switcher. 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. Get the patchmate 8 and i think you may be surprised. View online or download rocktron patchmate loop 8 user manual. The patchmate loop 8 provides 128 programmable presets. Unboxing a new rocktron patchmate loop8 midi controlled guitar.
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 many. 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 midi switcher audio, music instruments, guitar, musical. Voodoo lab control switcher and pedal switcher make gcx. Gcx is better built, more reliable, will last longer, but more than that, it will give you a slightly better sound and noisetosignal ratio. Midi controllers and patch switching devices rocktron. See more ideas about guitar, guitar pedals and pedalboard. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor switcher pedal gak.
I just plugged it in, and once i figured out that button 0 on bank 0 wont work because theres no such thing as midi 00 to these devices, i was off to the races. Ive been using the axe for a little over a year now and pedals still come and go. You are eligible for a full refund if no shippingpasseligible orders have been placed. For greater savings check out our used rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi foot controller and get a great deal today. Phantom powered by gcx or pedal switcher via midi cable product information. Just the quad effects loop and the midi on the rockman.
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. Selecting a loop brings the preamp of choices audio out into the signal chain. In this case, the customer care team will remove your account from autorenewal to ensure you are not charged for an additional year and you can continue to use the subscription until the end of your subscription term. Channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and more are provided in the patchmate loop 8. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 user manual pdf download.
Voodoo lab will repair either your gcx or ground control or both free of charge. I use the rocktron for my loops, and the gcx for the amp switching functions for the reasons youve described. Ive been looking at changing the gcx to a patchmate or something else that can store presets. Additionally, using rocktron s smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 floor can also be used for momentary amplifier switching.
The patchmate loop 8 is easy to set up and program with real time user controls. Phantom powered by gcx or pedal switcher via midi cable. Ships from and sold by musique gagne musical instrument store est. Voodoo lab ground control pro midi foot controller. View and download rocktron midi mate user manual online. Each preamp output goes to a loop of a loop switcher such as gcx or rocktron patchmate.
I had a patchmate before and think that the gcx is much more transparent, although my patchmate may have been malfunctioning. Voodoo lab gcx true bypass 8loop rackmount guitar audio. 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. Used rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi foot controller. If the damn gcp wasnt so expensive id go with the dmcvoodoo option, but my midi board wont work with the gcx apparently. 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. Page 6 the loop and controls on the rocktron progap can be changed through midi control changes as well. Program the unit from the front panel using the lighted buttons. I was just looking at the rocktron midi raider pedal. Guess finance dept wanted them to milk us by buying a separate hush.
They will do this weather the item is under warranty or not. Music pedal amplifier musical instrument amplifier recording equipment signal processors. Voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron patchmate loop 8 f. 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 ended up getting a rocktron patchmate since i needed 3 for momentary on off, 2 for a. Pedalboard ideas, music instruments, boards, crafts, instruments, guitars. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and. 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 patchmate loop 8 floor guitar audio channel midi switcher true bypass.
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. New products deals % hits for kids brands guitar gallery gift certificate. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack mount its the return of the patchmate, but better. 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. Who still uses a few pedals in front of your axe fx. Buy voodoo labs gcx guitar audio switcher online from. You cannot receive a refund if you have placed a shippingpasseligible order. What i like most is the rather simple programming of the machine, it just allows me to control my overdrive and distortion pedals. 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. The midimate and the patchmate are pretty much bffs right out of the box. When it comes to controlling a big rig with pedals, audio loops, amp switching, channel selection, and basic signal routing, we all struggle with. Only downside is the old patchmate had hush built in which was awesome.
Voodoo lab gcx guitar audio true bypass switcher 8channel rackmount. The eight loops may be configured for multiple purposes including channel switching, effects loops. I ended up getting a rocktron patchmate since i needed 3 for momentary on off, 2 for a isolated loop, etc. Voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor. Unbeatable prices and next day delivery from the uks no1 instrument store. Rocktron s line of midi controllers and patch switchers. 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. To setup your patchmate please follow these instructions. Problem with ground control and rocktron patchmate. 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. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi switcher guitar center. Voodoo lab gcx true bypass 8loop rackmount audio switcher. I bought the 7 pin midi cable, which also provides phantom power so its pretty simple to set up.
The rocktron patch mate is a programmable switching system designed with bob bradshaw to allow musicians more control over their equipment. Patchmate loop 8 rocktron patchmate loop 8 audiofanzine. Is the voodoolab gcx still a good choice for preamp switching. Rocktron patchmate the only thing with the rockman is how many pedals you would like to ad as you will not have loops for any. I ended up getting a rocktron patchmate since i needed 3 for momentary on off. I have both a rocktron patchmate 8 and a gcx, controlled by an all access. Musketeers fuzz nerd stuff tea lights cufflinks candles music accessories musik. The rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor switcher provides 8 discrete loops all with true bypass. I also got my patchmate for around 250 used from a friend i knew, and he also threw in a rocktron midixchange for free. Eight loops can be configured for multiple purposes. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 little helper musik produktiv. Popular uses are amp channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and real time control of guitar effects. Rocktron patchmate loop 8, guitar multieffect, patchmate loop8 we use cookies on our website to provide the best experience to fit your needs.
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