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  • Page 1 Pedal Switcher Owner’s Manual Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without the express prior consent in writing from Voodoo Lab. Voodoo Lab is a trademark of Digital Music Corp.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About Audio Loops ......4 Pedal Switcher Loops ..... . 5 Tuner/Mute Send .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION WHAT IS PEDAL SWITCHER? Designed to sit on your pedalboard, Pedal Switcher gives you 4 true bypass loops that send your signal only to the pedals you’re using. On a traditional pedalboard, even when the effects are off, your signal still goes through numerous tone-trashing buffers, solid-state switches and patch cables.

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    Commander or Ground Control Pro via standard 5-pin MIDI cable. You can also power the Pedal Switcher using either a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus or Pedal Power AC. For more information on this, go to our website at:...

  • Page 6: Audio Connections

    The choice is up to you. If your pedals consist of mostly vintage-based circuits, you’ll probably prefer the passive INPUT. But, if you to run a lot of cable, or possibly some post-Pedal Switcher rack effects, you’ll probably want to use the buffer. We encourage you to experiment and use your ears to find what works best for you.

  • Page 7: Pedal Switcher Loops

    Pedal Switcher uses the finest gold contact relays sealed in nitrogen. PEDAL SWITCHER LOOPS The basic function of a Pedal Switcher loop is to bring your effects in and out of the signal path via true bypass, instant access switches. LOOP ON...

  • Page 8: Tuner/Mute Send

    MIDI OUT MIDI IN As you can see from the example above, by not returning the signal back into the Pedal Switcher, you’ve now broken the audio path, thus muting all sound post your tuner. Important: Pedal Switcher audio loops are all hard-wired together in series. This means that if you engage a loop that doesn’t have anything plugged into it, you’ll break the audio path and no...

  • Page 9: Trs Insert

    Using the TRS insert breaks the connection between loops 3 and 4. This allows you to patch in a volume pedal or additional effects that you don’t need Pedal Switcher to control. TRS refers to the type of stereo 1/4-inch plug (Tip, Ring, Sleeve) which then breaks out into mono IN and OUT jacks.

  • Page 10: Using Pedal Switcher With Commander

    Pedal Switcher will phantom power Commander through a standard 5-pin MIDI cable. Connect the MIDI cable from Commander’s MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN of Pedal Switcher. If you have additional Pedal Switchers or MIDI devices, connect the MIDI OUT of the first Pedal Switcher to the MIDI IN of the next device.

  • Page 11: Programming Presets

    GCX Guitar Audio Switchers, by using a Voodoo Lab Ground Control Pro MIDI foot controller. While Commander is custom made to work Pedal Switcher, and is more pedal- board friendly thanks to its small size, if you require a full featured MIDI foot controller, Ground Control Pro is the way to go.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Pedal Switcher to the MIDI IN of the next device. Continue to chain your devices until they are all connected. Important Note: If your Ground Control Pro doesn’t power up from Pedal Switcher, here’s the problem: MIDI only requires 3 pins, so to save money some cables only have these 3 pins wired.

  • Page 13: Faq

    Can the Pedal Switcher loops switch the channels on my amp? No. The Pedal Switcher is intended for switching pedals! Besides pedals, loops can be used as a mute and/or tuner out, and the last loop can be used as an A/B switch.

  • Page 14: Warranty

    If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Voodoo Lab will repair it or replace it free of charge, provided it is returned freight prepaid to Voodoo Lab with a valid RMA (return material authorization) number. Return shipping will be paid by Voodoo Lab within the U.S.

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