Midi Controller Options and Set Up... Please Help!

[metal190]

Ok - so I've got a series II Road King 2x12 combo, which I love. But I have had one hell of a time trying to get it to interface the way I want with varying effects set ups. The conclusion I've come to is that an amp with a ridiculous price tag really needs a complimentary set up with a ridiculous price tag to sound great.

So now I'm looking (for the first time) into a midi controller. I've had some rack gear for a while, but never run it all with midi. Currently I have a sonic maximizer, g-force, compressor and graphic eq. I might consider other rack FX units on you guys' recommendations (perhaps a Hush, or something to that effect). But most importantly, I need a good way to switch and control the units and amp channels. I've looked at the Rocktron All Access, which seems like it may be more than I need in a foot controller for the rest of my life (again - suggestions?), but I have no idea how to get the foot controller to control my rack equipment. How do I connect them?

Obviously I don't know much about this - so any information is MUCH appreciated, and please take it slow. :wink: Thanks in advance!!

 

[msi]

You could try the Custom audio switcher with a Tech 21 MIDI Mouse or Behringer fcb1010. The switcher can control the amps external switching jacks, and the midi mouse or behringer would then switch the patches.

 

[cvansickle]

Have a look at http://www.axess-electronics.com for some suggestions.

Mario Marino will take care of you.

 

[t0aj15]

Another solution is the one I use, Voodoo Labs Ground Control Pro midi controller and GCX switcher.

 

[jdurso]

go with the RJM amp gizmo or the new rg16 when they start shipping... the RG16 is a monster as it controls up to 8 amp functions via special chord made for your specific amp plus 8 audio loops for pedals, a buffered input that helps against tone degradation and fully midi controlled with your choice of controller..... the amp gizmo is just for channel switching and contolling everything via midi

http://www.rjmmusic.com/rg16.php

 

[Mr_You]

I just ordered a Nobels MF-2 from GodLyke from a suggestion here (and comment that the FCB1010 is fragile).

MIDI controller, has 4 relay switch connections, 4 expression pedal connections, phantom power, seems to have it all except no carrying case is mentioned. :?