Question for y'all MIDI Xperts...

[Draelyc]

As those of you who've suffered through my various clips know, my main amp is a Trace Elliot Speed Twin 50 watt head. It's one of the later models in the series, so it has 8-pin DIN connectors for a five button, non-latching footswitch to control channel switching, boost in/out, dual master volume switching, fx loop in/out, and reverb in/out. JerryP was kind enough to build me just such a footswitch after I got the amp ~ thanks again, Jerry!

Now, the thing is, these 8-pin jacks are not MIDI connections... BUT, the owner's manual states the following:

These sockets may also be used to connect the SPEED TWIN to an external (MIDI) switching unit with an appropriate lead dependant on the particular device used. Bear in mind that the SPEED TWIN internal switching is designed to respond to momentary (non-latching) switching and that the external switching unit should be set for this.

So, what I've gotten to wondering is ... what sort of switching device(s) is (are) out there that I could use to MIDI-fy my rig?

Thanks for y'all's help with my MIDI-noobitry. :wave:

Chris

(P.S. It was Kage's updated rig pics that really got me thinking about this! )

 

[eaeolian]

It's possible the Amp Gizmo has a cable for it...

 

[Draelyc]

It's possible the Amp Gizmo has a cable for it...

Somebody on HCAF recommended that, and the Axcess Electronics unit ... Both look cool.

Thanks,
C

 

[eaeolian]

It's possible the Amp Gizmo has a cable for it...

Somebody on HCAF recommended that, and the Axcess Electronics unit ... Both look cool.

Thanks,
C

I use the Axess CFX4 for my 3ch TripleRec. They're bulletproof - mines 6yrs old, numerous gigs/road trips/beer spilling incidents, still going strong - but they've only got four function relays. The Amp Gizmo has 8, and Division's other guitarist has been using one for three years now with no issues...

 

[PeteLaramee]

The amp gizmo guy (RJM I think) posts here.

 

[rjmmusic]

Yes, we can do an Amp Gizmo + cable solution for that amp. If you're interested, drop me an email or PM.

 

[Gainzilla]

Yes, we can do an Amp Gizmo + cable solution for that amp. If you're interested, drop me an email or PM.

Wow, good to see you here Ron!!!!

Chris, Rons Company is awesome and his customer service is second to none, hes got all the products that you need to MIDIfy your rig and it wont break the bank. He'll walk you though everythng but hes gone out of his way to make his products very intuitive. Great stuff!!

Hes also a fellow Italian so that automatically shows his greatness!!!

Kage