Seeking a Multi-Effects Pedal with MIDI Capabilities and Amp Control

[drinker]

Hello,

I'm looking for a multi-effects pedal that meets the following requirements:

• Ability to transmit MIDI (CC) or control amp functions (normally open).
• Capable of simultaneously turning on a booster, activating delay, and executing the above-mentioned MIDI transmission or amp control.

I currently use the BOSS RC-5 for looping. As I play solos while recording loops, I need to boost the volume, add delay, and stop the looper recording simultaneously. Therefore, I'm searching for a pedal that can meet these needs.

I've heard that the HX Effects can transmit MIDI, but can it achieve this? Also, my understanding is that the HX Stomp and HX Stomp XL do not support MIDI transmission (CC). Is that correct?

[rd2rk]

On 8/28/2024 at 9:57 AM, drinker said:

Hello,

I'm looking for a multi-effects pedal that meets the following requirements:

• Ability to transmit MIDI (CC) or control amp functions (normally open).
• Capable of simultaneously turning on a booster, activating delay, and executing the above-mentioned MIDI transmission or amp control.

I currently use the BOSS RC-5 for looping. As I play solos while recording loops, I need to boost the volume, add delay, and stop the looper recording simultaneously. Therefore, I'm searching for a pedal that can meet these needs.

I've heard that the HX Effects can transmit MIDI, but can it achieve this? Also, my understanding is that the HX Stomp and HX Stomp XL do not support MIDI transmission (CC). Is that correct?

 

Amp control depends on the amp.

HXS/HXSXL both transmit MIDI PC, CC (single and toggle) and NOTE.

You may run into difficulty depending upon what you need to transmit and when.

A FS can only send a single MIDI message.

A Snapshot can send more than one, but if for instance, you need to TOGGLE CCs, you'd need TWO Snapshots for that, and since you have only 3 (HXS) or 4 (HXSXL) that could limit your options. Also, HXS/HXSXL do not have simple amp control (channel switching). So, unless your amp uses MIDI for that, that would also limit your options unless you get a MIDI switching device like the VooDoo Labs Control.

[somebodyelse]

On 8/28/2024 at 9:36 PM, rd2rk said:

 

Amp control depends on the amp.

HXS/HXSXL both transmit MIDI PC, CC (single and toggle) and NOTE.

You may run into difficulty depending upon what you need to transmit and when.

A FS can only send a single MIDI message.

A Snapshot can send more than one, but if for instance, you need to TOGGLE CCs, you'd need TWO Snapshots for that, and since you have only 3 (HXS) or 4 (HXSXL) that could limit your options. Also, HXS/HXSXL do not have simple amp control (channel switching). So, unless your amp uses MIDI for that, that would also limit your options unless you get a MIDI switching device like the VooDoo Labs Control.

He also mentioned the HX Effects. Would that be a better option/capable of what he's looking to do?

[rd2rk]

Like the full-fat Helix models, the HXFX has the External Amp jacks, but whether or not that will work for him depends on his yet-to-be-revealed amp.

USUALLY, if the amp uses a standard 2-button FS with TRS cable that simply switches channels and toggles an effect (usually reverb) it'll work, but there are exceptions and no, I don't know for sure which amps fall into the exception category.