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Richardpreece Just Startin'
Richardpreece
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Dec 3, 2012 5:19 AM

External foot switching?

Hi

Does anyone know if its possible to use a footswitch on the Pod HD 500 to control an external device such as selecting between my Seymour Duncans` 2 amp channels?

I have seem the 4 lead method when using an amp but that still does`nt change between the 2 channels.

Or am i missing something?

Richard, Wales .

Tags: hd500
  • mlong Just Startin'
    mlong
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    Dec 3, 2012 5:42 AM (in response to Richardpreece)
    Re: External foot switching?

    I think you would have to use MIDI out of the HD500 to trigger a MIDI relay switch. Something like this would work.

    http://www.midisolutions.com/prodrel.htm

    • jimsreynolds Power User
      jimsreynolds
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      Dec 3, 2012 7:17 AM (in response to mlong)
      Re: External foot switching?

      mlong is correct.  There is no built in switching system within the HD series but there is Midi.  A device such as the one suggested would allow you to switch channels.  Some amps such as the JVM have MIDI built in for switching but I do not know whether that is a feature of the SD Amps.  

       

      The four cable method does not help with switching of channels on the amp.  However, you can use it to switch between the current channel on your amp and a modelled amplifier on the HD.

    • Richardpreece Just Startin'
      Richardpreece
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      Dec 3, 2012 7:43 AM (in response to mlong)
      Re: External foot switching?

      Hi mlong

      Thanks for that idea.

      I will look into it .

      I was hoping to that the Pod would have a midi relay abillity so i could cut down on outboard gear but at least i won`t need to hop about trying to switch patches and amp channels .

      ta Richard

  • TheRealZap Expert Line 6 User
    TheRealZap
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    Dec 4, 2012 11:00 AM (in response to Richardpreece)
    Re: External foot switching?

    it'd be mountains easier just to run a seperate footswitch to your amp

    <--- captain obvious.

     

    moral of the story, just because you can do something... doesn't make it worth it.

     

    i'm sure you simply have different needs than i do, and it's all good... just best not to overlook the simple solutions

    • jimsreynolds Power User
      jimsreynolds
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      Dec 5, 2012 3:32 AM (in response to TheRealZap)
      Re: External foot switching?

      (Cough! ....  Boss GT Range .... Snuffle ....)

       

      Anything that prevents footswitch-dancing mid-song is worth its weight but it is the usual swings and roundabouts.   The HD series loses a comparitive point on this one but scores higher in other areas.

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