mchn13
Well-known member
Has anyone used a pedal switcher to change the channels of the ceres pedal? Im putting together a pedalboard rig, with a ceres/boss ms3/powerstation170; and want to switch channels on the ceres as well as use effects before and after the preamp. Just trying to determine if i need a 1/4” to 1/8”trs, or just a regular cable into a 1/8” adapter...? This is what it says on ksr’s site:
External Control Input
Overview
The Control Input jack allows you to change channels and bypass the Ceres from any control-closure output, such as from a loop switcher or effects processor. This should be a “dry” (relay) contact only, without a common ground to the audio signal path in order to prevent ground-loop (hum) issues.
Control
The jack is an 1/8” TRS style jack. If the contact closure output is two relays already presented with a TRS jack, this will likely work with a simple cable to connect the two. If the contact closure output is split between two TS jacks, a Y-cable to combine these to a TRS connection will be needed.
To operate the pedal remotely, simply connect the Tip to Sleeve to activate the distortion channels. Connect the Ring to Sleeve to activate the Lead channel. These require latching-style relay control.
Note if you press the pedal buttons the state of the pedal will be overridden from the control input connections. This is handy if you want to change things up on-the-fly from your programmed presets. As soon as the external control changes state, it takes over the state of the pedal.
External Control Input
Overview
The Control Input jack allows you to change channels and bypass the Ceres from any control-closure output, such as from a loop switcher or effects processor. This should be a “dry” (relay) contact only, without a common ground to the audio signal path in order to prevent ground-loop (hum) issues.
Control
The jack is an 1/8” TRS style jack. If the contact closure output is two relays already presented with a TRS jack, this will likely work with a simple cable to connect the two. If the contact closure output is split between two TS jacks, a Y-cable to combine these to a TRS connection will be needed.
To operate the pedal remotely, simply connect the Tip to Sleeve to activate the distortion channels. Connect the Ring to Sleeve to activate the Lead channel. These require latching-style relay control.
Note if you press the pedal buttons the state of the pedal will be overridden from the control input connections. This is handy if you want to change things up on-the-fly from your programmed presets. As soon as the external control changes state, it takes over the state of the pedal.
