"Mechanical" MIDI switching

[zodiac272]

hey,

I was thinking that my amp setup is pretty simple. A couple pedals, a distorted tone and a clean tone. What would you guys think of a sort of mechanical link that would allow you to step on one switch that would trip two or three stomp boxes at the same time. So for example a lead tone of a delay pedal and a clean tone with chorus. A simple device could bridge the pair that will engage together so no tap dance. so put the mesa one button Lead/rhythm pedal in the middle of the chorus and delay pedals. then a semi rigid (huhuhu you said semi) bar to connect. I imagine it can involve more pedals, but i have shown a simple example. this could allow "presets" without spending for a gcx, gizmo etc... and a foot controller. Obviously with much more complicated rigs, this is not so great, but for the simple stupid rigs... does this already exist?

scott

 

[chipaudette]

There are all sorts of switching systems out there...if you didn't feel like building your own...

Voodoo Labs Pedal Switcher: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PedalSwitcher/

Morley A/B/Y/Mix: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ABYMix/

RJM Mini Effect Gizmo: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MiniEffectGz/

Rivera Guitar Effects Switching System: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rivera-RM1-Guitar-Effects-Switching-System?sku=481685

Again, it might be fun to build your own, but one of these systems will probably do what you want, too.

Chip

 

[zodiac272]

hey thanks, yes I have seen all of those, but I'm talking about building something with no electrical parts. A kind of stone age technology mechanical switcher, that would be good with 3 or 4 pedals.

scott