The rack gizmo is an evolutionary upgrade to the rg16 that takes a great. Archive page 426 join us here to discuss acoustic guitar pickup systems, amplification, effects, and live sound. Each preamp output goes to a loop of a loop switcher such as gcx or rocktron patchmate. Four monitor telemetry central station two monitors per. Unbeatable prices and next day delivery from the uks no1 instrument store. For onoff controllers, a control change command with a. Add preset programmability along with pedal true bypass to any. So i just got a rocktron midi mate to use to control my axefx. If the damn gcp wasnt so expensive id go with the dmcvoodoo option, but my midi board wont work with the gcx apparently. Even running only one channel into 8 ohms, gives me 75 watts, its been plenty loud with headroom to spare for my usage. Gcx corporation is the worldwide leader in medical instrument and it mounting solutions. Xpress yourself with rocktrons exciting new xpression, the easy to use, yet professional, multieffects processor where 100% of the processing power is dedicated to producing rich, lush effect.
Problem with ground control and rocktron patchmate. Four monitor telemetry central station one monitor. At drum city guitarland, we never sell our instruments straight out of the box. The eight loops may be configured for multiple purposes including channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and more. 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. One option ive been considering is using a pedal switcher similar to the rocktron patchmate to control both the m or m9 and the shivas channel switching as well as the few od pedals on my board. Used rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi foot controller guitar. Rocktron announces patchmate loop 8 floor controller. Arturia has been in the game of recreating classic synths virtually for nearly fifteen years, and some would argue that their outstanding virtual instruments are the standard against which others are judged.
For greater savings check out our used rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi foot controller and get a great deal today. Rocktron bradshaw switching system by rocktron and sort of by custom audio. Amazonbasics premium single monitor stand lift engine arm mount, aluminum black. The rocktron rmm900 midi cable transfers midi commands from your midi footcontroller with 7pin midi out jack to any midicontrollable gear with 7pin midi input. This heavyduty desk stand suspends four monitors on a single base to uncover more work area. Midi controllers and patch switching devices rocktron. 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. Used rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi foot controller. Voodoo lab ground control pro vs rocktron all access. Four monitor telemetry central station two monitors per mount. Every clip has the dry sound first so you can hear exactly what the effect is doing. I dont own an axe but a gsp1101 and i have been very satisfied with it. The gcx settings are the same control change 8087 on midi cahannel 16. Jan 28, 2010 okay ive had my axe for only a few weeks and im looking to get a foot controller and start gigging with it.
Rigtalk view topic carl martin octaswitch or voodoo. Rocktron intellifex presets by analogkid85 free listening. It is designed specifically for guitar where im not sure if the art is. The patchmate loop 8 also delivers both buffered and n. I have both a rocktron patchmate 8 and a gcx, controlled by an all access. Rigtalk view topic need advice on what gear to use. I had a patchmate before and think that the gcx is much more transparent, although my patchmate may have been malfunctioning. Interview with bob bradshaw page 16 guitar shop spring 1994, which i have.
This is exactly where im ati have the all access controlling both a rocktron patchmate 8 and a gcx it switches everything on the mark v except the effects loop. They will do this weather the item is under warranty or not. Program the unit from the top panel using the switches. And with a device like my rocktron patch mate 8, you can incorporate pedals. Buy voodoo labs gcx guitar audio switcher online from. Insanely crowded, worked well but used all george ls and velcro to hold everything down, after a couple years the velcro started failing, pedals moved, as everyone probably knows the george ls do not like movement so i would get a buzz in a loop or one wouldnt work, etc. I had the rocktron patchmate 8 floor on an skb stage 5 pedal board. I watched a youtube video and got the unit to communicate with the axefx, and i got. This means you get the great sounds you have in your pedals and the control flexibility offered by a rack combined. Page 6 the loop and controls on the rocktron progap can be changed through midi control changes as well. The workfitsr positions a complete workstation within the footprint of your desktop without protruding into your space.
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. 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. 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. Gcx is the leading provider of medical instrument and it mounting solutions for the healthcare industry since 1971. Recall the first 8 user presets using the 8 onboard footswitches or access a total of 128 presets using external midi program changes. Purchasing rocktron product from a retailer or authorized rocktron distributor within your own country guarantees receipt.
I prefer the rocktron patchmate 8 over the gcx personally. Used by marty friedman of megadeth, and eddie van halen. Im planning short term running this through the power section of my mesa stiletto head. You purchase the r50c first as a great amp to compliment your developing playing skills. Rjm music technology raised the bar for audio loopers and function switchers when they released the rg16 back in 2007. 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. The patchmate was discontinued a while ago, but rocktron has brought it back, and apparently made it better. I am in serious agony, so please, if you have this unit or a similar controller, help a christmas elf with some info. Popular uses are amp channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and real time control of guitar effects.
Click the product image presented if available for a larger view and check out the extended description in the more details tab for more info. 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. Maybe you dont anticipate needing 8 loops to switch in and out though i have one of these that i used before i got my ground control gcx setup. Im the lead singer of the band and dont play many leads or use a wah live.
Acoustic amplification archive page 426 the acoustic. 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. 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 manuals manuals and user guides for rocktron patchmate loop 8. Though arturia has unveiled quite a few hardware products over the last few years, they have never neglected their software roots. Rocktron s line of midi controllers and patch switchers. Get the patchmate 8 and i think you may be surprised.
Mar 26, 20 rocktron patchmate loop floor 8 david ofaum. It clamps to the rear of most surfaces, converting any tabletop into a healthy sitstand desk. Selecting a loop brings the preamp of choices audio out into the signal chain. Rocktron patchmate mentioned above is a similar tool. Rocktron policy is to ship usa product to our usa retailers with 110vac power supplies only, which function properly in the usa and canada. Its headphone output makes it great for practicing at any hour, and it puts out enough volume for most. Will either do the trick and am i missing something. The patchmate loop 8 provides 128 programmable presets. It is an intelligent controller allowing you to send up to six preset changes on six different channels and five control changes while controlling one realtime parameter via a volume pedal all at once. If you set the instant access buttons back to their default setting of gcx1 loops, they will display the correct programmed state. Visit gcx online for all your it and medical instrument mounting solution needs.
Also check out the patchmate floor version from rocktron. 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. Unboxing a new rocktron patchmate loop8 midi controlled guitar. Desktop workstation workfitsr dualmonitor standing desk. Voodoo lab ground control pro vs rocktron all access gearslutz. You may already know this, voodoo lab will repair either your gcx or ground control or both free of charge. Drum city guitarland presents the rocktron patchmate loop 8. Weve updated the patchmate with exciting new features. They are also used to provide useful tools and valuable functionality.
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. Rocktron rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack fx loop switcher. Eight loops can be configured for multiple purposes. Is the voodoolab gcx still a good choice for preamp switching. Voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron patchmate loop 8 f. All my stomp box pedals are connected to the patchmate loops. I read both manuals but i still cannot figure how to do this. Voodoo lab gcx true bypass 8loop rackmount audio switcher.
Its a switching looping system that if you put your pedals on a rack shelf can be switched in and out of the signal path. Program the unit from the front panel using the lighted buttons. I bought the 7 pin midi cable, which also provides phantom power so its pretty simple to set up. Programming your patchmate presets will then be done within any ground control preset by using the gcx settings. The rocktron patchmate loop 8 is a midi switcher that comes with 8 programmable loops you can configure for multiple applications. Most rock guys have heard of this preamplifier from mesa boogie.
The eight loops may be configured for multiple purposes including channel switching, effects loops. 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. Rocktron rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor pedal switcher. 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. The kitty hawk switcher i own one 6 switches 1 momentary action switch 1 ab switch. 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. Four monitor telemetry central station two monitors. What i want to do with it is use the bottom row buttons to call up presets and the top row to turn onoff delay, chorus, drive, reverb and tuner. Many people dont understand why allaccess is superior to gcp. The midimate and the patchmate are pretty much bffs right out of the box. If i got the mfc, would there be a better piece of gear out there for that. We have 1 rocktron patchmate loop 8 manual available for free pdf download. To setup your patchmate please follow these instructions.
Switching multiple preamps using one power amp live and studio. All the effects are stereo, so listen with a good set of headphones. 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. 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. Art sla2 vs matrix gt800 fx vs rocktron velocity 300. Rocktronbob bradshaw rsb12 and rsb16 loop switchers. The attached pdf is a great comparison that explains everything. The patchmate loop 8 floor has buffered active and passive inputs, with passiveactive and active outputs on the back. Have a look at voodoo labs ground control and gcx system. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack mount its the return of the patchmate, but better. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 user manual pdf download. What i like most is the rather simple programming of the machine, it just allows me to control my overdrive and distortion pedals. The knob on the back of the mark v allows you to assign. View online or download rocktron patchmate loop 8 user manual.
The patchmate loop 8 may be set to any midi channel and is programmable from the front. I may be bringing it back out soon to build a secondary rig for anyone that wants to come over and jam to use. The rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor switcher provides 8 discrete loops all with true bypass. You could also get something like a voodoo labs gcx or rocktron patchmate and put all your effects in a rack with one of those and then use. Rocktronbradshaw switching system by rocktron and sort of by custom audio. If your headcombo is not midi capable you can use the relays of any system like tc electronic gmajor, amp gizmo, behringer fcb1010, rocktron patchmate, voodo lab gcx audio switcher. I use it for less than a month using the time of writing.
Everything you need to know about custom in ear monitors. 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. Gcx is better built, more reliable, will last longer, but more than that, it. We have a unique understanding of the interaction between medical devices, users and healthcare environments. This is how you program your rocktron floor 8 from loop mode to preset mode.
Pedals protection discussion in effects bg started by mrpierre, jan 24, 2014. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 little helper musik produktiv. The patchmate loop 8 is easy to set up and program with real time user controls. The rocktron patch mate is a programmable switching system designed with bob bradshaw to allow musicians more control over their equipment. Using rocktron s exclusive smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 can also be used for momentary amplifier switching. Plug either end of the 7pin midi cable into a midi input jack and the other end into the output of your midi footcontroller. Rocktron patchmate loop 8, guitar multieffect, patchmate loop8 we use cookies on our website to provide the best experience to fit your needs. Jun 14, 2010 the 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. Channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and more are provided in the patchmate loop 8. When it comes to controlling a big rig with pedals, audio loops, amp switching, channel selection, and basic signal routing, we all struggle with.
The patch mate has nine stereo loopscontrols and one stereo channel of hush. Four monitor telemetry central station one monitor per mount. I use the rocktron for my loops, and the gcx for the amp switching functions for the reasons youve described. Since the loop and controls can have only an on or off status, they are conveniently called onoff controllers.