New Pod Hd Pro Setup... Is This Possible?

[rvega1981]

Hi Everyone - I am relatively new to this so apologies in advance if this is a dumb question or something that has been answered before (I promise I searched):

 

Can you guys recommend a foot controller that will allow me to manipulate the following?

 

Rack Mount:

• POD HD Pro X - used only for effects processing, no amp simulation
• TC Electronic 2290
• Korg A3

 

8 Loops for Effect Pedals:

• Keeley Compressor
• Strymon Blue Sky
• Wampler Plextortion
• JHS Morning Glory
• Malekko Trem
• DBA Echo Dream 2
• Top Tone DriveGate DG1
• Big Knob Colour Jumbo

Amp - Matchless Independence - would like to be able to switch channels on the foot controller if possible

 

I would like to be able to loop in effects only when needed and switch between presets for the rack mount stuff via the foot controller.

 

Can the Rocktron MidiMate or Voodoo Labs Ground Control do this?

 

Thanks!

[radatats]

Sounds like you want a specific custom solution.  Take a look at theses guys, their phone number is on there.  If it can be done, they can do it.

 

https://www.facebook.com/NiceRackNYC

[rvega1981]

thanks, what exactly drives the need  for a custom solution? the multiple midi requirements? amp channel switching? all of the above?

[radatats]

I think all of the above... certainly way beyond any advice level I could give.  Maybe some of the other "gurus" can help out...

 

Regardless, I just love looking at the custom boards those guys create!  Talk about G.A.S...

[RNRage]

The VooDoo Labs GCP would work, yes.

You're going to need to figure out what kind of signal chain you want to run.. As in, what exactly are you going to use the Korg A3, TC Electronic 2290, and POD Pro X for? I see a lot of your pedals are either drive pedals or echo/delay/verb pedals. This will ultimately make them easier to incorporate into the rig as they tend to fall towards the start or end of your FX chain if you're running your effects in a typical format. You have 8 audio loops on the VooDoo Labs GCX Audio Switcher Rack. A loop for each of your 8 stand alone pedals. You're going to need a second GCX to control amp channel switching (you will probably need to make or purchase a special cable for this to manipulate the footswitch input) and for your rack units. As far as the rack units are concerned.. There is some MIDI wizardry involved.. And I can promise you that by the time you have your setup all figured out and running how you want it.. You will be a pro at MIDI code. That however, I am not. You're going to have to program each of the rack units to switch on and off effects at the press of your GCP switches. My guess is that you'll set up the GCP to select certain banks of effects on and off as you press switches.. Ultimately switching your amp channel and everything else, as well.

 

This is about as far as I can take you as far as information goes.. I'm not great at MIDI.. I know the basics, but not well enough to feel comfortable giving advice that I can't say for sure that it is correct. I had a keyboard buddy who was a pro at it and helped me (alright, he more or less completely set it up) get everything sorted when I had my touring rig. Perhaps this link will help you understand the VooDoo Labs GCX better.. And better understand how the routing options work.

 

http://www.voodoolab.com/gcx.htm

 

Ultimately, you're looking at a somewhat expensive endeavor. Will probably cost you around $1200+ if you end up getting everything brand new. Keep in mind that you can get 2 expression pedals to use with the GCP as well. I'd recommend ones from Mission Engineering.. They work rather well.

 

 

Personally, if I were doing it over again, I'd get a tube stereo power amp, 2 tube preamps, an HD Pro X, an ISP rack mount noise gate, rack mount wireless, and an MKII Shortboard. The FX are great in the POD units.. And the simplicity would win me over.. Complicated rig days are over for me. 4CM the Pro X and call it a day. 1 cable out to the front for the Shortboard.