[Zepp88]

I'm doing some more rack research. Is there a nice rack unit that has like 4 different loops, midi capable and can allow me to switch between any combonation of loops 1 - 4? I hope so, because it would rule. Hard.

I did a quick google search and all it came up with was the Radial Loopbone, I've owned one of those and they are excellent, but they're not rack based, and no midi.

[Martin_777]

If you have the chance you should go for a Rocktron Patchmate. I think it was designed by Rob Bradshaw who's the man when it comes to loopers and switching systems. It's discontinued but you can get them on ebay pretty cheap. I got mine about 5 years ago and it still works perfectly. I use it to switch channels and stuff of my ENGL Powerball and to loop a Boss Chorus pedal. It is fully midi capable and has a Hush (Rocktron noise gate) unit aboard.

If you want to have a look at the features you can download the manual (PDF) on the Rocktron Homepage : Support : Order New Manual : Manual Library (Left side) : Dicontinued Product Manuals : Patchmate

[darren]

What you're looking for is the TC Electronic G-System

It can be used on the floor, or its "brain" can be removed and put in a rack and controlled remotely by the floorboard.

It even has 9v power outputs so you can power pedals with it, and it looks like four relay switch outputs, so you can use it to change channels on an amp as well.

Sweet piece of gear.

[Zepp88]

That thing looks really nice. I'd like to find some good pictures of the back of it.

There are none on eBay at the moment, do you know how much they usually go for?

Originally Posted by darren

What you're looking for is the TC Electronic G-System

It can be used on the floor, or its "brain" can be removed and put in a rack and controlled remotely by the floorboard.

It even has 9v power outputs so you can power pedals with it, and it looks like two relay switch outputs, so you can use it to change channels on an amp as well.

Sweet piece of gear.

Been there, GASed over it, looked at the price, died inside

[urklvt]

If all you're looking for is routing there is nothing better than Sound Sculpture that I know if.
Welcome to Sound Sculpture, Creators of the World's Finest Midi Controlled Rackmount Switching System for Guitar, Bass, Synth, Mixer, and other Stage and Studio Applications

Their Switchblade 8 is about $850 direct. Yeah, it's pricey, but routing is 100% programmable.

Of course, for less $$$ than the single Sound Sculpture unit you can get the whole ground control system:
Digital Music Corp signal switching, routing and instrument midi interface

[Martin_777]

Originally Posted by Zepp88

That thing looks really nice. I'd like to find some good pictures of the back of it.

There are none on eBay at the moment, do you know how much they usually go for?

You can find pics, diagrams, and descriptions in the manual.

http://www.rocktron.com/site/support...chmate.pdf.zip

Sorry, I don't know how much they go for. I bought mine from my former guitar teacher. But it will be a lot less than for a TC Electronic G-System.

[Zepp88]

Martin, I flipped through the manual, and saw the diagrams, I tend to like to see real photos though. Definetly a nice unit and I'll keep it in mind when thinking about my rack.

urklvt, That DMC unit looks pretty nice as well. The switchblade is way too pricey though.

It looks like this will be more of a decision by my wallet

[eaeolian]

Try the Axess GRX4 and a rack shelf. His GRX-8 is probably overkill for you.

[Zepp88]

Originally Posted by eaeolian

Try the Axess GRX4 and a rack shelf. His GRX-8 is probably overkill for you.

very compact unit. very compact price Have you used this thing? Is the midi easy to set up?

It doesn't appear that this thing can switch amp channel

[darren]

No, but they have a standalone box that will do that as well.

http://www.axess-electronics.com/products/cfx4.html