GCX users: talk to me.

[guitarslinger]

Hey,

I'm kinda burned out on trying to implement switchers in my rig. They always make me compromise something else in my controls.

The GCX, does it require control change info?

Can I just make a preset that has certain loops on and save it as a program? I know my HK access can send program changes on like 4 different channels at once. One PC channel will be the Egnater IE-4, one would be my roland SRV2000 reverb, etc.

will I run into problems using it as a function switch? My uptown flash wouldn't switch the channels on my CAE 3+, but the relay switches in my CAE switch did.

I'm just not even sure I feel like doing it.

Does the GCX adjust its own levels or something? What if I want to use guitar level and line level?

convince me I would like it.

 

[lordriffenstein]

GCX only works with control changes, no program changes.
I used it for both instrument and line level without problems.

 

[chalnger86]

Tis true...the GCX only responds to Control Changes, but when used in conjunction with a Ground Control, you can transmit program Change information to other processors, amps and things of that nature. You can configure the GCX loops to act as normal loops, A/B switching, or Relay switching for Amp control. The loops can be used for instrument and line level signals as well, like lordriffenstein said. So, when used with the Ground Control, you have so much control over your rig, it's not even funny. You can also connect up to two expression controllers for continuous control over certain functions in processors. I cant imagine you would have any problems coming up with a way to do exactly what you want with your rig.

I love this sort of thing and am always up for a challenge, so if you want, send me a diagram of your current rig and what you ultimately want to do and I can try to give you some suggestions for use with the GCX/GC.

 

[Gainiac]

Tis true...the GCX only responds to Control Changes, but when used in conjunction with a Ground Control, you can transmit program Change information to other processors, amps and things of that nature. You can configure the GCX loops to act as normal loops, A/B switching, or Relay switching for Amp control. The loops can be used for instrument and line level signals as well, like lordriffenstein said. So, when used with the Ground Control, you have so much control over your rig, it's not even funny. You can also connect up to two expression controllers for continuous control over certain functions in processors. I cant imagine you would have any problems coming up with a way to do exactly what you want with your rig.

I love this sort of thing and am always up for a challenge, so if you want, send me a diagram of your current rig and what you ultimately want to do and I can try to give you some suggestions for use with the GCX/GC.

Yup, the options are amazing used in conjunction with the Ground Control. Control over multiple amps, pedals, effects processors, up to 8 possible i/p's, your probably gonna run outa s#it to do with that setup....

 

[Anonymous]

The thing rocks. Get one. I love the way mine works with the Ground Control. It can do all the switching I need...

Steve

 

[Digital Jams]

Get the new Bradshaw switcher n00b.

 

[Anonymous]

Get the new Bradshaw switcher n00b.

How many years will I have yto wait to get mine?

Steve

 

[Digital Jams]

Get the new Bradshaw switcher n00b.

How many years will I have yto wait to get mine?

Steve

Since you are "teh Steve" 1.82 years.

Per the website they will have units available in 2008

 

[Gainiac]

Get the new Bradshaw switcher n00b.

How many years will I have yto wait to get mine?

Steve

Since you are "teh Steve" 1.82 years.

Per the website they will have units available in 2008

GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP...used...used...used....

Am I not CLEAR enuff????
What the hell else do ya need?? How much gear is anybody bringin to a gig that 8 slots aint enuff?? Good Gravy!!!!!!

 

[Digital Jams]

"]

Get the new Bradshaw switcher n00b.

How many years will I have yto wait to get mine?

Steve

Since you are "teh Steve" 1.82 years.

Per the website they will have units available in 2008

GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP GCX/GCP...used...used...used....

Am I not CLEAR enuff????
What the hell else do ya need?? How much gear is anybody bringin to a gig that 8 slots aint enuff?? Good Gravy!!!!!!

Jammed with some guys for 3+ hours today...my freaking ears are ringing The JVM worked great, man that footswitch rocks, had 4 presets working plus the Gmajor in the loop for the soaking. Ran stereo with the major feeding a VHT amp to another 4x12.....filled the wifes Yukon with enough metal and watts to kill a 3rd world country

MK IV next week

 

[degenaro]

Have no experience with the GCX, but use an old T-Rex switcher and the deal with that is that you have a bunch of loops, and a couple relay switching options, etc...everything you describe would be doable with that. So I assume the GCX will work just fine. If I'd to replace the T-Rex I'd get a used GCX.

And Scott, STFU with the Bradshaw switcher until you try some Bradshaw stuff.

 

[guitarslinger]

Actually,

with some involved, strategic thought, the Uptown Flash is the coolest switch around.

I need to find one in better shape.

I don't want to mess around with a bunch of CC trigger just yet.

and, I had an old Bradshaw switcher. it was a PITA.

 

[Anonymous]

Get the new Bradshaw switcher n00b.

How many years will I have yto wait to get mine?

Steve

Since you are "teh Steve" 1.82 years.

Per the website they will have units available in 2008

Awesome!.... As Doc Holiday said..., "I'm in ma prime... brap......"

Steve

 

[chalnger86]

I don't want to mess around with a bunch of CC trigger just yet.

and, I had an old Bradshaw switcher. it was a PITA.

Oooor... you could save up some cash and get a custom built Skrydstrup rig and have him set t up for you.

What's the big prob with the Bradshaw? Aside from some damage from a ef Leppard tour, mine is still going strong with no problems. Found it pretty easy to program and such.

Only thing I don't like about the Ground Control Pro, is that there is no Setlist mode. I know you can group settings into banks per song, but then you have to remember what bank is for what song and in the dark, if you have to retool your setlist, how you gonna remember that quickly? I'll be interested to see what the Axxess Electronick RX2 looks like and costs when it comes out. I like the software editor for the FX1. Makes things A LOT easier.

 

[guitarslinger]

I don't want to mess around with a bunch of CC trigger just yet.

and, I had an old Bradshaw switcher. it was a PITA.

Oooor... you could save up some cash and get a custom built Skrydstrup rig and have him set t up for you.

What's the big prob with the Bradshaw? Aside from some damage from a ef Leppard tour, mine is still going strong with no problems. Found it pretty easy to program and such.

Only thing I don't like about the Ground Control Pro, is that there is no Setlist mode. I know you can group settings into banks per song, but then you have to remember what bank is for what song and in the dark, if you have to retool your setlist, how you gonna remember that quickly? I'll be interested to see what the Axxess Electronick RX2 looks like and costs when it comes out. I like the software editor for the FX1. Makes things A LOT easier.

My Bradshaw was one of those old school, 8 loop custom jobs. It had some early midi implementation that I didn't even really figure out. It had an external power supply that took up 2 more rack spaces. The pedal took up my entire pedal board and it was like 5 inches tall. The manual was so short, It was tough to figure out. It only had 2 relay switches.

I just hated it.

 

[chalnger86]

My Bradshaw was one of those old school, 8 loop custom jobs. It had some early midi implementation that I didn't even really figure out. It had an external power supply that took up 2 more rack spaces. The pedal took up my entire pedal board and it was like 5 inches tall. The manual was so short, It was tough to figure out. It only had 2 relay switches.

I just hated it.

I see... That would be just horrible. The Rocktron/Bradshaw system I have is only a little bit smaller and would love to replace it as well, but I'm just freaking poor. I hear the Bradshaws are a lot better now-a-days. A little on the pricey side though too. I hate being poor.

 

[lordriffenstein]

Tis true...the GCX only responds to Control Changes, but when used in conjunction with a Ground Control, you can transmit program Change information to other processors, amps and things of that nature. You can configure the GCX loops to act as normal loops, A/B switching, or Relay switching for Amp control. The loops can be used for instrument and line level signals as well, like lordriffenstein said. So, when used with the Ground Control, you have so much control over your rig, it's not even funny. You can also connect up to two expression controllers for continuous control over certain functions in processors. I cant imagine you would have any problems coming up with a way to do exactly what you want with your rig.

I love this sort of thing and am always up for a challenge, so if you want, send me a diagram of your current rig and what you ultimately want to do and I can try to give you some suggestions for use with the GCX/GC.

This switching thing works with any controller that is able to send control changes and has instant access switches. I use the GCX with a Rocktron All Access without a problem.

 

[lordriffenstein]

Get the new Bradshaw switcher n00b.

Bradshaw hasn't developed anything new in about 15 years n00b!!

There's boatload of other, better, faster-delivered options out there

 

[guitarslinger]

I ended up just using the looping capabilities of the HK access with the switching capability of the Uptown Flash and a line mixer.

It's a kind of a ghetto, go-around method, but it kicks ass. I still only need my ADA MPC out front, and it's phantom powered from the HK.

 

[Digital Jams]

Damn tough being a fanboi around here!

I have tried the RSB-12 on loan, had three pre-amps connected to it as well as several pedals and my GMajor. It was a mother to set up and to be honest not sure if everything was correct

The Bradshaw comment was a poke at Guitarslinger with his love of CAE and huge racks...so give me a break