Mark V Channel Switching Lag

[bsoord]

Hi All

Sorry, I know this has been discussed before (i spent some time searching before posting), but can someone clarify what the actual channel switch lag is on the boogie? I have my MKV head setup with a G-System, 4 cable method using serial FX sends from MkV and mini-amp gizmo. It's perfect, I adore the tone of the MkV. But I really hate the lag. It means I can't switch from crunch to hi-gain mid song without compromising my playing or sound (ie it totally kills the impact of the first 'chug' after change).

To prove the point, here is a screen shot from a recording of my MkV. It shows that using the Mesa switch (top image) and G and Gizmo (bottom image) BOTH display a lag (silence) of 140ms. This is noticeable and if I can't fix it, I will be forced to change my amp and I really don't want to...

Any help would be really appreciated.

Cheers

Bruce

 

[pivot]

I bought one of these to clean up long midi cable runs. I was noticing a slight lag until I started using it in my mark V rig with the line6 m9 and the Mini amp Gizmo. The box cleans up the midi signal and boost it at the same time allowing you to split across 4 channels.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/keyboards-midi/midi-solutions-quadra-4-output-midi-thru-box

If you are still notice a lag when not using midi and the mark V foot switch you might want to contact boogie support. When using the supplied foot pedal I dont notice any lag.

 

[farren]

Can anyone else confirm this much lag when using the Mesa footswitch? 140 ms is significant, and while I've never tested the delay quantitatively, I really doubt I get this much lag. I send MIDI CC over an old console arcade stick -> USB converter -> Bome's MIDI Translator to convert CC to PC -> hardware MIDI interface -> G-Major 2 relay jack -> Mark V for channel switching, so I feel like if anyone deserves lag, it's me. It's just under 50 feet of cable. I'll have to mic my cab and test sometime.

 

[domct203]

My MKV channel switching has no noticable lag at all, with either the footswitch or via MIDI with a Voodoo Labs Control Switcher.

I agree, 140ms is rediculous, and probably due to that extensive MIDI chain you have.

Do you experience the same lag with using the Mesa Footswitch, or with a simple switch through the external triggers?

Dom

 

[farren]

He's experiencing the same 140 ms lag with the G-System + Gizmo and when just using the Mesa footswitch direct. After posting last night, I searched about the issue but could only find it affecting the first-gen Rectifiers that had magnetic switches that would corrode or otherwise become dirty over time and slow down. Obviously the Mark series use a mechanical switch as well but I couldn't find any reports of afflicted Marks...

 

[pivot]

Use this http://www.musiciansfriend.com/keyboards-midi/midi-solutions-quadra-4-output-midi-thru-box I had issues with a long midi chain with lag and this fixed it.

 

[farren]

I'm not sure the OP is still reading, but if he's experiencing the same 140 ms delay when going direct to the amp from the Mesa footswitch, then he has a more serious problem IMO... In case that was directed at my insane ~50 foot cable run, no lag problem here somehow

 

[bandit2013]

I have the same or similar lag when switching channels. I also hear it when changing modes or power settings without changing channels. I believe it may be related to the reverb circuit as it seems to shut down when channel switching. I will have to try changing channels with the reverb off. I am using the footswitch only.