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Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 3:09 pm
by manymanyhaha
Been taking the board apart and putting it back together again and am having the same old decision as to where to put the looping software, before the effects or after.
Then it occurred to me, why can't I have an a/b switch that allows me to do both? So I drew this:
Hope it makes sense. Essentially, it's a 2 in/2 out with send/return and the a/b just selects which input is diverted to the effects loop (in this case, looping software).
Now, this is probably totally impractical because that sound card for the looping software has 8 inputs and 8 outputs which means if I had one box to do all 8 channels, I would need a total of 24 inputs AND 24 outputs or 48 connectors total. It's a bit absurd.
But I've been looking for just a one channel version and can't seem to find anything like it. I see 1 in/1 out boxes with 2 sends/returns but those aren't the same thing. Anyone seen anything like this or maybe have an alternative idea of how to accomplish the same thing?
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 3:24 pm
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
something like this?
http://saturnworkspedals.com/product/pe ... -switcher/
if u are into DIY, u could make one pretty easily. i think it's a 4DPT if u want the LED indicator.
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 3:28 pm
by spacelordmother
Leave it to Beavis:

Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 3:34 pm
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
yea beavis is the best. i thought it was funny how even tho his site was gone, u could find all the images still, on pinterest of all places.
get a dank recipe for some blueberry lemon scones while you're at it
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 3:37 pm
by spacelordmother
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 4:14 pm
by manymanyhaha
Thanks y'all but actually those boxes are 1 in/1 out with 2 send/receives to switch between two different loops.
Mine is a 2 in/2 out with 1 send/receive with the switch flipping which in/out goes to the loop. Still looking.
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 4:24 pm
by ritz
Saturnworks will probably make you one if you ask.
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 4:29 pm
by spacelordmother
manymanyhaha wrote:Thanks y'all but actually those boxes are 1 in/1 out with 2 send/receives to switch between two different loops.
Mine is a 2 in/2 out with 1 send/receive with the switch flipping which in/out goes to the loop. Still looking.
Would be a lot easier to move the effects than the looper, and you know - same difference.
(unless I am still missing something which is very possible)
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 4:38 pm
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
also pretty sure its the same thing….
your extra in/out is the same as a send&return
your diagram and beavis' are also identical if u compare them. u just used a different label.
loop 1 = fx
loop 2 = soundcard
so you get:
in > fx > sc > out
hit button get:
in > sc > fx > out
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 4:53 pm
by Mosfed
I use a Pedal Palette by Decibel 11 but it is also an awesome bypass strip
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 4:58 pm
by manymanyhaha
spacelordmother wrote:manymanyhaha wrote:Thanks y'all but actually those boxes are 1 in/1 out with 2 send/receives to switch between two different loops.
Mine is a 2 in/2 out with 1 send/receive with the switch flipping which in/out goes to the loop. Still looking.
Would be a lot easier to move the effects than the looper, and you know - same difference.
(unless I am still missing something which is very possible)
You'll have to forgive me, I'm sure what you mean exactly. Can you elaborate?
Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D. wrote:also pretty sure its the same thing….
your extra in/out is the same as a send&return
your diagram and beavis' are also identical if u compare them. u just used a different label.
loop 1 = fx
loop 2 = soundcard
so you get:
in > fx > sc > out
hit button get:
in > sc > fx > out
Except I'm probably not understanding something, but...
wait.....
Yep, sheeeee ittttt, I was not understanding something. You're right!
I think.
Yeah, I think you are! Thanks!
ritz wrote:Saturnworks will probably make you one if you ask.
I don't think he likes doing custom work. I bought a bunch of stuff from him a couple years ago and he was very communicative. I then asked him about something custom that wasn't too difficult and he kind of demurred and I responded with some sort of compromise and he never responded. I sent him the same thing thinking email might have dropped and still nothing, gave up. Which is fine, he's free to do what he wants but point being, I don't think he likes doing custom work.
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 5:00 pm
by manymanyhaha
spacelordmother wrote:Leave it to Beavis:

If I were to build one that was for 8 channels (so 24 ins and 24 outs), how would I modify this so I only needed one power adapter? Anyone?
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 5:01 pm
by manymanyhaha
Mosfed wrote:I use a Pedal Palette by Decibel 11 but it is also an awesome bypass strip
I've seen those before, they look really cool but I've already got programmable bypass strips that are perfect for my setup in terms of ins/outs etc
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 7:56 pm
by JonnyAngle
Boss es8?
Re: Order changer/routing changer/ab box
Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 12:03 pm
by manymanyhaha
I'm gonna try to build my own and fit as many channels into as small an enclosure that I can. Will I be able to daisy chain the power for multiple channels off one adapter? I should be able to do that, right? If I recall correctly, that is what I did on a 6 channel mute pedal I built last year. I just can't seem to find it right now! (grrr, moving disorganization)
spacelordmother wrote:Leave it to Beavis:
