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Post by mulmany on Jul 5, 2020 17:58:24 GMT -6
Built a 2x1 pedal with fx loop and auto switching for independent or series linking.
Concept behind the unit was allowing for quick instrument changing without unplugging. I play a fretted and fretless bass and sometimes there is not a lot of time between songs to make the change. This pedal helps that a lot. I also like to use effects but find shutting down the whole chain a pain, so I put a fx loop in the same enclosure.
The two inputs are ground isolated from chassis and both +- are switched. The switch output feeds the output jack or the fx loop directly if a cable is not inserted. The fx loop is a common ground with a switchable buffer borrowed from a Klon. The unit uses switchable battery or 9v wallwart power for the buffer and indicator LEDs.
All in all it turned out great and works well. Still needs paint and labels, details!
Could have put this in DIY but thought it maybe of more interest here.
I still need to actually look at parts cost, with the enclosure, foot switches and 1/4 Jack's being the most expensive items. I used good ones!
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Post by mulmany on Jul 5, 2020 18:07:04 GMT -6
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Post by Ned Ward on Jul 6, 2020 11:32:22 GMT -6
Patrick - sounds very cool and great that you were able to build your own solution! I know that GigRig has a 3-in-1 input switcher with variable input levels to adjust, but I like that you made your own.
Only issue is the images aren't loading for me - would be great to see your work.
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Post by mulmany on Jul 6, 2020 11:40:41 GMT -6
Patrick - sounds very cool and great that you were able to build your own solution! I know that GigRig has a 3-in-1 input switcher with variable input levels to adjust, but I like that you made your own. Only issue is the images aren't loading for me - would be great to see your work. Hmm... Not sure why the link is not working.
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Post by svart on Jul 6, 2020 14:35:44 GMT -6
The link works for me..
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Post by Ned Ward on Jul 6, 2020 15:07:15 GMT -6
OK, I'm an idiot - thought the link was the text above pictures. It's working for me as well...
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Post by Guitar on Jul 30, 2020 18:22:20 GMT -6
cool pedal!
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Post by Ned Ward on Aug 27, 2020 10:00:58 GMT -6
Very nice. Wish my soldering skills would allow me to build a true bypass looper with a wet/dry knob to vary the return of the effect. Sometimes you want a lot of chorus from your pedal, and sometimes you want less and that pedal doesn't have a mix control. There are a few out there, but DIY would be fun to learn.
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