G-Major & Mark IV Channel Switching

[njsurf]

Any one know the best way to set up a G Major & Mark IV to use channel switching?
I would like to get some good effects and it seem like a somewhat cheap way to go.
I don't know all the other components I would need to make this work (besides a midi pedal board.) and if the added costs of the other components would make it not worth it.

I appreciate your help.

Thanks, Jeff

 

[reilly]

all you need is a stereo Y cable and a midi controller and you should be good to go

 

[njsurf]

Is there any way you can describe the set up?

Thanks

 

[reilly]

run the stereo Y cable from the G-Major footswitch to the mark iv Rhythm 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 (you may have to experiemnt with which to use, i don't use this setup anymore) midi controler goes to the g-major.

the g-major manual with explain how to setup the channel switching

also see
http://www.tcelectronic.com/search_results.asp?cx=008400711589405847962%3Ayvijt-mi68e&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&q=chanel+switching+with+a+g-major&sa=GO!#1070

 

[6L6Master]

Yeah, it really is gonna depend on which channels you are going to be switching between, most likely 1 and 3.

 

[reilly]

you will be able to switch all 3 channels using Ring, tip and ring + tip from the Y cable

 

[chris_EIT]

I was always under the impression, that you could use EITHER or, not both, tip + ring with the Y cable method.

In regards to the mark iv, how would that even work?
Cheers

PS: I currently use the G-Major to switch Rhy1 + 2, while my GCX does Lead + EQ

 

[reilly]

It is safe on the Mark Iv as well as some of the older mesa amps, I know that a lot of the Triple Recs and newer amps you cant because each channel needs a designated ground.

I was able to switch all three channels on my mark IV using a Y cable and a G-major or a Rocktron Multivalve.

Here are a few older discussions that may help



http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18140&p=132673&hilit=+channel+switching+mark+with+major#p132673

http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=17470&p=128065&hilit=+channel+switching+mark+with+major#p128065

 

[ToneAddictJon]

You only need the tip ring, because one of the channels is default when none are selected, figure out which one that is and plug the switches into the other 2 channels. I think rhythm2 is default but it's been a while since I had my Mark IV