About MIDI Foot Controllers

[zanshin777]

Can i create presets of variety of stompboxes using a MIDI Foot Controller? For example can i switch between "Clean Chorus" to "Distortion-Phaser-Tremolo" sound with a single move? (using stompboxes through MIDI Foot Controller)

Can you suggest me some devices like that (without including effects itself like TC Electronics G System)

 

[Dr. Vegetable]

Re: About MIDI Foot Controllers

You could get a midi-controllable patch bay that would let you change your pedalboard configuration under MIDI control, but your pedal controls would have to be preset manually. They aren't cheap, though. Here's one that lists for over $1K:

http://www.audiothru.com/ssls-x-patch-the-digital-analog-patch-bay/

I know it's not what you asked for, but I'd check out the Line6 M13 also. Each preset can have up to four virtual stomp boxes in any order. It's the first Line6 product I've ever actually wanted to own.

 

[Psykel]

Re: About MIDI Foot Controllers

I agree about the Line6 M13. I've been avoiding them like the plague, but the M13 seems quite awesome (and it helps that one of my top-5 fave guitarists use it live).

 

[Grindspine]

Re: About MIDI Foot Controllers

Rocktron Patchmate floor version - If you want your pedals on the floor, but want to be able to switch them in preset blocks, this is going to be one of your best options.

http://www.rocktron.com/products/controllers/patchmateloop8floor/

Voodoo Labs GCX switcher - If you already have rack mounted equipment, using the Voodoo Labs GCX switcher with a MIDI controller (like the Ground Control Pro) would be a better option.

http://www.voodoolab.com/gcx.htm
http://www.voodoolab.com/gcontrolpro.htm

Most of my effects are in my TC Electronic G-major, so I just use a Rocktron MIDI Mate controller to switch effects in or out of the signal.

http://www.rocktron.com/products/controllers/midimate/