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Looper/ switcher advice

Hey gang.

Before we go in, I am not talking delay loops. I am talking those long multi switch pedal blocks that create multiple effects LOOPS for each pedal and allow a multitude of SWITCHING options.

I am thinking that I would benefit from adding one of these to my pedalboard. Noise is a concern but so is the inevitable tap dance.

I have briefly explored the Joyo (Harley Benton or WaveX in diffrent countries), Mooen, Carl Martin Octaswitch and a few others.... the Gig Rig G2 is beyond funds currently.

Thinking an 8+ loop system that allows combinations of multiple pedal activation with each stomp is the go.

Would appreciate any feedback or information you have discovered as an owner of one.

GEAR:
  • Fender MIJ Jazzmaster JM62
  • Epiphone Dot
  • Electro-Harmonix Sovtek "Green Russian" Big Muff Pi V7C

if you don't need MIDI the Carl Martin is ULTRA RELIABLE because its the only preset-style type looper that can activate different pedal groupings that is also done with analog logic circuits programmed via those mini dip-switches.... in the price range its probably the ebst option because its built like a tank and doesn't have anything going on in it that's likely to suffer a total systems failure for no obvious reason while you're playing! I wanted MIDI implementation so i got tempted by the Mooer and Joyo but heard enough horror stories that I just shook up all the gear in ym RIG to be MIDI stuff.

GEAR:
  • Roland Juno-6
  • Gibson SG Standard
  • Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp