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Re: Use GSP2101 to control Boss/etc pedals?

2010-07-22 by Steven Vachon

Hmm, so to clarify, 0-127 messages do not refer to GSP-2101 programs, but instead button numbers. If so, that's great news!

Also, the WOBO Looper4 costs $100 more than the Nobels MS-4. Is it really worth the extra dough?

Thanks

--- In gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com, "goddardfil@..." <goddardfil@...> wrote:
>
> Hi again.
> 
> Control One via GSP 2101 sends MIDI Program Change messages (from 0-127 
> - footswitch no.1-0, 2-1, etc.). WOBO MIDI Looper or MIDI Looper4 (if 
> you want to control more effects than one/set of them) can be programmed 
> to act to a certain PC message according to your need. So for e.g. if 
> you press footswitch no.5 on Control One then at the MIDI Thru output of 
> the GSP2101 there will be Program Change message no. 4. On MIDI Looper's 
> LED display will be shown received Program Change number and all you 
> need to do is simply to set the state of the loops according to what you 
> need when you engage this particular footswitch on Control One. It is 
> automatically stored in MIDI Looper's memory.
> 
> Cheers,
> Filip
> 
> www.youtube.com/twelvemoonsofficial
> 
> Steven Vachon pisze:
> >  
> >
> > Thanks for explaining more of what MM meant. I understand that all 
> > pedals will need to remain on and the switcher would just bypass them 
> > when they aren't needed; but what I really do not know is, *will such 
> > a MIDI switcher understand GSP-2101 /parameter/ toggles*? I'd like for 
> > /one/ button on the Control One to disable GSP-2101 distortion, bypass 
> > my overdrive pedal and engage my acoustic simulator pedal all at the 
> > same time. And, of course, vice versa.
> >
> >
> > My overdrive pedal is placed before my GSP-2101. The FX loop goes out 
> > to a power amp, an isocab with 2 mics hooked up to a multitrack and 
> > from there back to the FX return. This brings power tube saturation 
> > into the mix and preserves digital effects for recording (as opposed 
> > to mic'ing the final output and losing detail). From there, the 
> > GSP-2101 outputs to the multitrack and from there, out to the house 
> > mixer and to solid state power for monitors and cabs. My live 
> > recordings can be achieved the same as a studio recording (minus all 
> > the takes). However, to this day, I have not yet done a live gig nor 
> > /finished/ an album; I'm simply a hobbyist who's planning in advance.
> >
> >
> > --- In gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com, Hari Floura <scorpio65@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Now, now, MM some of us just take a little longer to get there, 
> > deep breath and
> > > count to 10 , and think nice thoughts 
> > >
> > > Steve the Midi looper seems to be the solution you are looking for, 
> > is what MM
> > > is trying to say  . This should meet your needs by allowing you to 
> > bring your
> > > pedals in and out via midi. However, you will not be able to switch 
> > them on and
> > > off individually as they have no 'automated' way to be triggered. 
> > That is they
> > > will have to left in the 'on position' and using the looper you can 
> > bring them
> > > into or out of your fx chain.
> > >
> > >
> > > As far as where in your chain you insert them, I guess you could 
> > either put them
> > > in the existing 2101 fx loop or your amp fx loop (if it has one) via 
> > the midi
> > > looper or alternatively before the 2101 although I have never tried 
> > that. I am
> > > sure the more experienced members of the forum may be able to point 
> > you in the
> > > right direction there if you need it.
> > >
> > > Hope that helps  clarify things
> > >
> > > Out of pure interest, can you elaborate why you using your fx loop 
> > for the power
> > > amp and mikes? I'm strictly a hobby guitarist (or, as as the more 
> > accomplished
> > > musicians might say more money then talent ) and am intrigued by 
> > this set up.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: M M strategy400@
> > > To: gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Fri, July 16, 2010 11:48:01 PM
> > > Subject: RE: [gsp-2101] Re: Use GSP2101 to control Boss/etc pedals?
> > >
> > > Â 
> > > Commencing facepalm..
> > > Â 
> > > Â "Never put off till tomorrow what you can ignore entirely."
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Â 
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > To: gsp-2101@yahoogroup s.com
> > > From: prometh@gmail. com
> > > Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:26:54 +0000
> > > Subject: [gsp-2101] Re: Use GSP2101 to control Boss/etc pedals?
> > >
> > > Â 
> > > The whole point is to not have to use my foot more than once. I need 
> > the ability
> > > to change patches and have the appropriate pedal engaged/bypassed. 
> > Besides, I'm
> > > already using the 2101's fx loop for my power amp and mics.
> > >
> > > --- In gsp-2101@yahoogroup s.com, M M <strategy400@ ...> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Now that we know what we are dealing with (the zakk wylde pedal 
> > and acoustic
> > > >simulator?), I don't see any other type of 'switching' interface on 
> > those pedals
> > > >other than your big toe on the pedal.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > You are probably looking for a midi controlled effects 
> > loop(s)(er), not a midi
> > > >controlled switcher (as per Filip's post).
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > A midi effects loop system would probably be a great investment. 
> > You can use
> > > >the 2101's built in effects loop (only one loop).
> > > >
> > > > "Never put off till tomorrow what you can ignore entirely."
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > To: gsp-2101@yahoogroup s.com
> > > > From: prometh@
> > > > Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:58:45 +0000
> > > > Subject: [gsp-2101] Re: Use GSP2101 to control Boss/etc pedals?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > GSP2101, Control One, MXR ZW44, Boss AC3
> > > >
> > > > The Nobels MIDI switcher is rather large, but if that's all that's 
> > available,
> > > >then I guess I'm stuck with that and will have to move these pedals 
> > to a rack
> > > >shelf. I only have so much room on my Furman SBP-8C pedalboard, so 
> > the Behringer
> > > >won't fit along with my wah and whammy
> > > >
> > > > --- In gsp-2101@yahoogroup s.com, M M <strategy400@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Can you give a make and model of the pedal you are trying to 
> > switch? It's
> > > >still not clear what interfaces you are working with.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Never put off till tomorrow what you can ignore entirely."
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > To: gsp-2101@yahoogroup s.com
> > > > > From: prometh@
> > > > > Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:58:34 +0000
> > > > > Subject: [gsp-2101] Re: Use GSP2101 to control Boss/etc pedals?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Would this work?
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.lehle. com/products/ MidiJunction/ index.php? 
> > country=us&lang=en
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In gsp-2101@yahoogroup s.com, "Steven Vachon" <prometh@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Would you guys happen to know of a 1-channel (or single loop) 
> > MIDI
> > > >switcher? All the ones I'm finding are much more elaborate than 
> > what I need, and
> > > >as a result cost a lot more than I'm willing to spend
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In gsp-2101@yahoogroup s.com, M M <strategy400@> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I'll recommend an FCB1010 too. It's what I use.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I also have an A/B pedal that can be switched via the FCB's 
> > amp switching
> > > >capabilities and use it to bring different wireless systems in and 
> > out so I can
> > > >switch between my guitar's dual jacks (piezo and magnetic) with my 
> > feet while
> > > >simultaneously changing midi programs on my 2101. In this way I can 
> > do a single
> > > >pedal press to seamlessly switch from distorted to acoustic sounds.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > If you are just trying to bring a distortion pedal that is 
> > always on in
> > > >and out of the signal chain you can use the 2101's effects loop for 
> > that, with
> > > >some minor configuration changes to the programs using it. I do 
> > this with a
> > > >flanger pedal with decent results.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Never put off till tomorrow what you can ignore entirely."
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > To: gsp-2101@yahoogroup s.com
> > > > > > > From: scorpio65@
> > > > > > > Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:37:45 -0700
> > > > > > > Subject: Re: [gsp-2101] Re: Use GSP2101 to control Boss/etc 
> > pedals?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > What you need is a Midi Switcher, suggest you do do a search 
> > on Musicians
> > > >Friend or Sam Ash site for more info. Typical Midi Switchers can 
> > control several
> > > >devices and can be pricey. Since you only need to control one 
> > pedal, you may
> > > >want to consider replacing the foot controller with a Behringer FCB 
> > 1010 which
> > > >has this option already integrated into it (and is fairly low cost).
> > > >Unfortunately you will need to acquaint yourself with MIDI to be 
> > able to set
> > > >everything up. Speaking from experience it can be frustrating 
> > because of poorly
> > > >written manuals, but not impossible (thanks to google :) )
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > From: Steven Vachon <prometh@>
> > > > > > > To: gsp-2101@yahoogroup s.com
> > > > > > > Sent: Wed, July 14, 2010 8:29:53 AM
> > > > > > > Subject: [gsp-2101] Re: Use GSP2101 to control Boss/etc pedals?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I already stated that I don't know if such an interface even 
> > exists. I've
> > > >read through the manual, but I don't fully understand MIDI itself 
> > yet, so the
> > > >manual kinda goes over my head.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Figured I'd ask here if anyone's done this yet, but I guess 
> > that was
> > > >wrong?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --- In gsp-2101@yahoogroup s.com, M M <strategy400@> wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > You failed to describe the type of interface that allows 
> > your overdrive
> > > >pedal to be bypass/engage( d).
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Also, the manual for the 2101 is quite good.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Never put off till tomorrow what you can ignore entirely."
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > To: gsp-2101@yahoogroup s.com
> > > > > > > > From: prometh@
> > > > > > > > Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:06:16 +0000
> > > > > > > > Subject: [gsp-2101] Use GSP2101 to control Boss/etc pedals?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Basically, when I switch off the distortion via a button 
> > on the Control
> > > >One, I'd like for some kind of device connected to the GSP2101 in 
> > MIDI-Thru to
> > > >bypass/engage my overdrive pedal.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > But, does such a device exist? Would it be able to 
> > understand the sysex
> > > >messages? Since I'm not entirely educated on MIDI, I haven't had 
> > much luck
> > > >investigating this myself.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Thanks
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
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