Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor audio switcher pedal reverb. Pedal switching system shootout page 3 the gear page. The rocktron patchmate loop 8 is a midi switcher that comes with 8 programmable loops you can configure for multiple applications. The patchmate loop 8 is easy to set up and program with realtime user controls. The 8 loops are configurable for multiple purposes including channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and more. Popular uses are amp channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and real time control of guitar effects. With the incredible popularity of the patchmate loop 8 rack switching unit, rocktron expands the controller universe with a floor version. The midimate get power from the 7pin midi connector, so just 1 cable fromto your midi board you can also use the patchmate to change channels in your amp. The patchmate loop 8 is easy to set up and program with real time user controls. I got the unit yesterday, and it seems the unit cannot change directly between preassigned loop configurations. True bypass, buffered and non buffered signal paths. Bass floor multieffects pedal rocktron utopia b300. The loop 8 sports 128 presets organized into groups of eight corresponding to the front panel buttons 18, which are accessed via midi program change messages. When it comes to controlling a big rig with pedals, audio loops, amp switching, channel selection, and basic signal routing, we all struggle with.
In using the rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor pedal as an amp channel selector, you have the option within each loop channel to use either the send jack normally closed or output jack normally open for channel switching. I had the rocktron patchmate 8 floor on an skb stage 5 pedal board. Rigtalk view topic rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor. Jan 26, 2012 i think i found the answer in the manual, it looks like they updated the firmware to change the mode that switching defaults to. A midi foot controller controlling rackmounted pedals. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor switcher macdaddy music. Seems to me like a floorboard version of the rocktron midi mate. I would just hit the set up button switch to my patch and then hit the set up button again so it was ready for me to hit another patch. 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. Channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing, and more. This is how you program your rocktron floor 8 from loop mode to preset mode. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor audio switcher musicians. Eight loops can be configured for multiple purposes.
Page 5 patchmate loop 8 front panel 1 power switch and led use this switch to turn on and off the patchmate loop 8. 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. The rocktron 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. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack mount midi switcher 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 th. Recall the first 8 user presets using the 8 onboard footswitches or access a total of 128 presets using external midi program changes. Page 23 make sure you have exited the midi configuration programming mode before using your patchmate loop 8 with a midi controller. The patchmate loop 8 floor is easy to set up and program with realtime user controls.
Oct 08, 2009 hmmm, the rocktron patchmate 8 loop floor switcher needs an external midi controller in order to access more than eight loops. Channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and more are provided in the patchmate loop 8. Rocktrons patchmate loop 8 provides 128 programmable presets. The rocktron stompbox adds preset programmability along with pedal true bypass to any standard pedal board with ease. Open box rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor audio.
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. 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. Im looking into purchasing a rocktron loop 8 and the midi mate in the future and imma need latching of independent loops within each patch as well. When the led is out, the power is off page 6 2 loop section number 2 these jacks are used to connect your second device in the signal chain. What you need then is a stacked switch, 2x tpdt to completely isolate both poles of both the send and return. Anyone else have noise issues with rocktron loop 8 floor. The midimate can be program to change presets with the bottom row bottons, and change controller assignments with the top row bottons. Program the unit from the front panel using the lighted buttons. Rocktron announces patchmate loop 8 floor controller. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor pedal american musical supply. Using rocktrons exclusive smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 can also be used for momentary amplifier switching. Popular uses are amp channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and realtime control of guitar effects. 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. The rocktron patchmate loop 8 provides 128 programmable presets.
Rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack mount its the return of the patchmate, but better. I saw a switch like this once out of an old amp or something, but they do not use these very expensive mechanical switches in analog switchers. Using rocktron s exclusive smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 can also be used for momentary amplifier switching. 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. The patchmate was discontinued a while ago, but rocktron has brought it back, and apparently made it better. Rocktron patchmate, for amp switching, controlling pedals. Oct 16, 2017 this is how you program your rocktron floor 8 from loop mode to preset mode.
Rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack mount midi switcher 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 th. In that respect, im wondering whether it has the same issues, ie. I use it for 3 months what is the particular feature you like best and least. I am in serious agony, so please, if you have this unit or a similar controller, help a christmas elf with some info. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor audio switcher woodwind. Aug 01, 2012 no delay in switching, no pops what so ever that i could notice when playing, it switches channels on the amp along with the pedals i want seamlessly, and instead of hitting a bunch of buttons awkwardly, i only have to hit two. 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. With the incredible popularity of the recently released patchmate loop 8, rocktron expands the controller universe by adding a floor version. The design of your specific amplifier will obviously determine which jack to use. The patchmate loop 8 provides 128 programmable presets. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor audio switcher vision guitar. 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 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. 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. The patchmate loop 8 supports intelligent latching and momentary switch sensing which allows the user to use any midi continuous controller number without. Midi controllers and patch switching devices rocktron. Tc gforce, bbe 461 sonic maximizer, patchmate loop 8, lexicon mx300, samson power brite and more. Voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor. The patchmate loop 8 supports intelligent latching and momentary switch sensing which allows the user to use any midi continuous controller number without any other programming effort the patchmate loop 8 has buffered active and passive inputs, with passiveactive and active outputs on the back of the unit. An 8 loop switcher with midi that can store up to 128 loop combinations with the use of an external midi unit. Rigtalk view topic voodoo lab pedal switcher vs rocktron. Its the return of the patchmatebut better rocktron fans asked 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 midi switcher electric denim studios. The eight loops may be configured for multiple purposes including channel switching, ef. Blemished rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor audio.
Rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi switcher guitar center. The rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor switcher provides 8 discrete loops all with true bypass. One to put the patchmate in preset mode, and then the actual preset button to switch to a new preset. 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. The rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor switcher provides 8 discrete loops. Patchmate loop 8 guitar floor audio switcher daves.
The patchmate loop 8 supports intelligent latching and momentary switch sensing which allows the user to use any midi continuous controller number without any other programming effort. And as if that werent enough, by using rocktrons smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 floor switcher works for momentary amplifier switching. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 user manual pdf download. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor audio switcher. I thought maybe i just got a bad unit so i purchased a brand new one and i am having the same issue. The patchmate loop 8 has buffered active and passive inputs, with passiveactive and active outputs on the back of the unit. Rocktron s line of midi controllers and patch switchers.
The patchmate loop 8 floor has buffered active and passive inputs, with passiveactive and active outputs on the back. Now you can get an updated patchmate with exciting new features the patchmate loop 8. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor audio switcher ebay. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 midi switcher musicians friend. The patchmate loop 8 floor has buffered active and passive inputs, with passive active and active outputs on the back. Additionally, using rocktrons smart controller technology, the patchmate loop 8 floor can also be used for momentary amplifier switching. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 floor switcher ebay skip to main content. The eight loops may be configured for multiple purposes including channel switching, effects loops, guitar r read more. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 rackmount guitar effect controller. The eight loops may be configured for multiple purposes including channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and more. I purchased a used rocktron loop 8 floor and was having noise added to my signal chain, even with no loops being utilized and just running through the switcher right to my amp. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 guitar floor audio switcher for. Setting up a pc as an amp simulator updated duration. Rocktron patchmate loop 8 rack mount midi channel switcher.
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