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. Not to many options out there so choose the one you want, the gcx gets. Discussion in mini series started by boogieness, mar 4, 2014. Rocktron patchmate 8 vs voodoo lab gcx discussion in gear. Voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor bad experience wvoodoo lab unit this week, big event, 5 nights, 1500 seats, last 2 nights sro. Voodoo lab ground control pro vs rocktron all access. Potrebuji pomoci midi ovladat nejake krabicky pred zesilovacem a nejake efekty ve smycce. Super switcher, voodoolab gcx guitar audio switcher, glab gsc4, free the. Built with gold relays sealed in nitrogen and no active circuitry in the bypass loops, the. With eight independent, filtered and regulated output sections, pedal power 4x4 is a high. Gcx loops will act as footswitches like those used for amp channel switching and bypassing signal processors.
It is compatible with all midi controlled devices and provides the flexibility, easeofuse, and. 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. Rigtalk view topic carl martin octaswitch or voodoo. Rocktron fans hammered us for years to bring back the patchmate, which enjoyed a wellearned reputation as. To turn on the patchmate loop 8 floor, use the power switch located on the back panel. The attached pdf is a great comparison that explains. Skip to main content skip to footer site51273887996420 site512747416304248874 new 183401 voodoo lab gcx guitar audio switcher site51273887996420. Axe ii with voodoo lab gcx fractal audio systems forum. With the addition of a gcx guitar audio switcher, you can also control all your. I had a patchmate before and think that the gcx is much more transparent, although my patchmate may have been malfunctioning.
Used by marty friedman of megadeth, and eddie van halen. 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. Rigtalk view topic voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron. 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. Voodoo lab support is insane also,i have posted on their forum and got an answer from voodoo lab in minutes before i have 2 gcx,you cant go wrong with anything from voodoo by ted from ocala,fl on may 16, 2011. This will allow you to do more than just loopingracking pedals or fx. Rocktronbradshaw switching system by rocktron and sort of by custom audio. You can use each of the eight loops for true bypass effect switching, ab switching to. 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. Get the guaranteed best price on switch effects pedals like the voodoo lab gcx guitar audio switcher at musicians friend. The gcx supports both standard switch types, latched and momentary.
See patchmate loop 8 floor back panel section of this manual for more information on the power switch. 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. Use 8 true bypass loops for a whole host of activities and then. Analog man carries the voodoo lab ground control pro. The gcx has 8 loops, each one has a inputoutput and a sendreturn.
Voodoo lab gcx guitar audio switcher guitar center. The voodu valve guitar preamp delivers the warmth and. Switching system fur effektwege, boss es8 effect switching system, voodoolab hex audio loop switcher, boss. Rigtalk view topic voodoo lab gcx guitar audio switcher.
Any thoughts on these similar products similar price gcx 5 year warranty rocktron cound not find. Find great deals on ebay for voodoo lab ground control pro and voodoo lab gcx. You can also select between normally open and normally closed operation. 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. 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. Voodoo lab ground control pro vs rocktron all access gearslutz. The unit pete thorn uses in his pedalboard demo looked really cool too. You can use each of the eight loops for inout effect switching, ab switching to select amps and. Voodoo lab gcx true bypass 8loop rackmount audio switcher. Voodoo lab introduces the pedal power 4x4 premier guitar. I am currently looking into running 2 gcxs with a gc pro floor controller. Get some midi control over your analogue gear with the voodoo labs gcx audio switcher. 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.
Designs and manufactures electronics for professional recording and touring musicians. 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. 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. 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. The ground control pro can simultaneously control up to 8 different midi devices, each on their own channel. With the addition of a gcx guitar audio switcher, you can also control all your stompbox and rack effects, select amp channels, and more.
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. Add true bypass to any stompbox or rack effect in your rig. Jun 15, 2016 hello guys, this is an instructional video to help you new voodoo lab users do a quick setup of your devices and control what midi patches are activated. Mesaboogie midi quad preamp with abacus midi footcontroller. The gcx is a good quality router, there are better options available but they are way more expensive. Other noteable features include tubedriven spring reverb, a tubedriven effects loop and rear panel external switching jacks for use with a standard 14grounding type footswitch or a midi. To turn on the patchmate loop 8 floor, use the power. If using the gcx audio switcher, then the supplied power adapter is not needed, as the gcx will phantom power the ground control pro using 5pin midi cable. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack mount its the return of the patchmate, but better. This page contains information about the user manual for the gcx audio switcher from. The finest fullfeatured midi foot controller available. The rocktron voodu valve online tube guitar preamp is a marriage of a 24bit motorola dsp engine with rocktrons 12ax7 tube technology.
Voodoo lab gcx and rjm line mixer parallel stereo setup. I want to get a ground control pro to control my xpression. 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. Interview with bob bradshaw page 16 guitar shop spring 1994, which i have. Voodoo lab gcx audio switcher mesa boogie hollywood.
Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor switcher pedal gak. You can use each of the eight loops for true bypass effect switching, ab switching to select. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts on the pros and cons of the gcp vs. I couldnt afford the carl martin when i first started building my board, so i went with a used voodoo unit. Oct 18, 2012 santa rosa, ca october 18, 2012 voodoo lab announced that it is now shipping pedal power 4x4. 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. Voodoo lab control switcher and pedal switcher make gcx. The quad is in absolutely stunning condition for its age.
Apr 29, 2010 other noteable features include tubedriven spring reverb, a tubedriven effects loop and rear panel external switching jacks for use with a standard 14grounding type footswitch or a midicontrollable switcher, such as the rocktron patchmate or voodoo lab gcx ground control. Voodoo lab gcx and ground control midi quick setup youtube. Problem with ground control and rocktron patchmate voodoo lab. They have some more versatile power supplies than voodoo labs. 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. For a high quality, capable device that will dramatically improve your sound, look no further than the voodoo lab ground control pro.
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. Combining the ground control with the gcx guitar audio switcher forms a complete switching system. Ground control one of the most flexible and wellequipped midi footswitches on the market, compatible to all midicontrolled devices, stable sheet steel housing, four presets per bank, up to 8 devices or. Voodoo lab gcx audio switcher for guitar get total control over your pedals, rack effects, amp channel switching and more with the gcx guitar audio switcher.
Personally, 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 re. Effect gizmo audio switcher to voodoo labs ground ccntrol pro midi. Voodoo lab ground control pro programmable midi foot. 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. Home manuals voodoo lab gcx audio switcher user manual.
Control up to eight midi devices, each with their own separate channel, with the ground control pro and then assign the gcps buttons for instant access to loops or processors. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of voodoo lab effects at guitar center. 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 used the gcx with a rocktron all access and that works fine too. Patchmate loop 8 its the return of the patchmatebut better rocktron fans hammered us for years to bring back the patchmate, which. Santa rosa, ca october 18, 2012 voodoo lab announced that it is now shipping pedal power 4x4. 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. I ended up getting a rocktron patchmate since i needed 3 for momentary on off. Voodoo lab 4pin din gcx cable 18 gcx power sweetwater. Rocktron patch mate loop 8 vs voodoo lab gcx sign in to follow this. Ground control one of the most flexible and wellequipped midi footswitches on the market, compatible to all midicontrolled devices, stable sheet steel housing, four presets per bank, up to 8 devices or controllers, each with its own midi channel. I need to control a bunch of pedals, stereo effects, midi pedals, amp channel switching for wd or stereo rig, etc. Voodoo lab ground control pro programmable midi foot controller. The ground control pro can simultaneously control up to 8 different.
Any alternatives to the gcx and gc pro that i should explore. Ive been an fcb user for a couple of years now, and thinking about upgrading to the gcp with a couple of mission expression pedals still not ready to take the leap to the mfc just dont have. May 03, 2009 any thoughts on these similar products similar price gcx 5 year warranty rocktron cound not find. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Rocktron patch mate loop 8 vs voodoo lab gcx effects and. Dec 16, 20 unboxing a voodoo lab gcx guitar audio switcher. By fenderson, may 3, 2009 in effects and processors. Hello guys, this is an instructional video to help you new voodoo lab users do a quick setup of your devices and control what midi patches are activated. This page contains information about the user manual for the gcx audio switcher from voodoo lab.
Latched or momentary modes are selected from your ground control see using the. 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 gcx guitar audio switcher musicians friend. Rocktronbob bradshaw rsb12 and rsb16 loop switchers. 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. Ill probably get the rocktron patchmate and a midimate then. 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. The attached pdf is a great comparison that explains everything.
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