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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Jonesy on April 08, 2006, 11:30:21 PM

Title: midi
Post by: Jonesy on April 08, 2006, 11:30:21 PM

whats the deal with midi...is it the best wy of creating patches if you use multiple stomp boxes?

Also, do you need a midi compatible amp?

Title: midi
Post by: ibanez4life SZ on April 08, 2006, 11:45:27 PM

Yes, from what I know, the amp does have to be midi compatable!

And once you obtain multiple stomp boxes that need to be changed on and off, midi is the way to go, unless if you want to be dancing on stage. In some situations, the switching is impossible without it!

Title: midi
Post by: lepersmeesa on April 09, 2006, 12:52:16 AM

It is possible to switch a non midi amp using a midi board. The pedal it self has to have the same kind of inputs ( most amps have jacks which switch the channels ). You can save these as patches ( on or off on the jack ) while also switching midi controlled effects etc.

Title: midi
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on April 09, 2006, 03:40:53 AM

You would need more than just a MIDI controller to do any kind of intricate switching; you will need a controller (I use a Roland FC-200), as well as a MIDI-controllable switcher, and probably a looper as well.

Not all switchers are created equally, though -- some are not instantaneous.

This kind of rig can also be very expensive. My foot controller cost $400 alone.

Title: midi
Post by: ibanez4life SZ on April 09, 2006, 06:12:08 AM

Definitely really expensive......but worth it if you're serious about your tone and easy contolling for serious gigging.