Clarification on using the EXP 2 jack

[boynigel]

 Below is a statement from the Pod Go manual:

 

 “EXP 2, FOOTSWITCH 7/8 Connect an expression pedal here to adjust a wide variety of parameters. Alternatively, one (or with a Y-cable, two) external footswitches can be added to access additional stomps. (FS7=tip, FS8=ring). For external footswitches, the momentary (unlatched) type should be used.” 

 

I’m having trouble wrapping my head around what they’re saying (that I’ve highlighted in bold).  This doesn’t make sense to me given that there are already foot switches available for every effects block that is available.  How can using the EXP2 jack allow for “additional stomps” when the number of blocks is already at capacity on a given preset?

[voxman55]

On 4/13/2022 at 1:51 PM, boynigel said:

 Below is a statement from the Pod Go manual:

 

 “EXP 2, FOOTSWITCH 7/8 Connect an expression pedal here to adjust a wide variety of parameters. Alternatively, one (or with a Y-cable, two) external footswitches can be added to access additional stomps. (FS7=tip, FS8=ring). For external footswitches, the momentary (unlatched) type should be used.” 

 

I’m having trouble wrapping my head around what they’re saying (that I’ve highlighted in bold).  This doesn’t make sense to me given that there are already foot switches available for every effects block that is available.  How can using the EXP2 jack allow for “additional stomps” when the number of blocks is already at capacity on a given preset?

 

Ahh...I can see that you've possibly missed one of the great features of Pod Go!  And that is, footswitches can do an awful lot more than just putting an fx on/off - you can change umpteen parameters at the same time and set different pedals on/off at the same time. 

 

See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJbw6Wz9iYM&t=167s

 

 

So, for example I sometimes set FS7 as a clean volume boost for solos, and FS8 might be to increase amp or distortion gain, or both.  If I wanted to alter the amp channel volume level and delay time and mix levels all at the same time, I can set any footswitch to do all this simultaneously.   I can even switch the mic model if I wanted a different tone when I kicked in the footswitch.  

 

Now, you can do this with any 1-6 footswitch but the advantage of FS7/8 is that (a) you can kick these in from any mode (ie you don't have to go to stomp mode) and (b) these give you extra flexibility so if you wanted to keep your 1-6 footswitches for normal on/off you can, and then use FS7/8 for special changes as flexible 'control' pedals. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[boynigel]

Thanks, that’s what I figured, but I was more curious about language that suggested that I could possibly add an effect block in addition to the blocks already assigned their own footswitches.  I didn’t think so, but figured I’d ask.  To your point, do you know if I could use a Digitech FS-3 to toggle parameters?  It’s a 3 button affair that has two switches for up/down, and the third acts as a “hot” button.  Obviously the foot switch functions would depend on what you’ve it hooked up to.  It connects via TSR

[voxman55]

On 4/13/2022 at 7:02 PM, boynigel said:

Thanks, that’s what I figured, but I was more curious about language that suggested that I could possibly add an effect block in addition to the blocks already assigned their own footswitches.  I didn’t think so, but figured I’d ask.  To your point, do you know if I could use a Digitech FS-3 to toggle parameters?  It’s a 3 button affair that has two switches for up/down, and the third acts as a “hot” button.  Obviously the foot switch functions would depend on what you’ve it hooked up to.  It connects via TSR

I've seen other posts from folk using a 3-button switch & they've been able to use it with no problem, so it seems odds-on you'll probably be OK. All you can do is try it and see!  But I'm not sure if it will give you any more functionality than a double switch other than possibly replicating the mode switch with the 3rd switch.