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Description

Meet your new best friend in pedalboard management, the TheGigRig Quartermaster QMX-2. This two-loop switcher is engineered to streamline your stompbox setup, ensuring you get the best tone from your effects while maintaining simplicity and control. Designed for musicians who crave precision and flexibility, the QMX-2 makes managing your pedals as easy as a single foot tap. Its true bypass technology ensures that your guitar's signal remains pure and uncolored by bypassed effects, preserving the integrity of your tone.

The QMX-2 is perfect for those who want to keep things minimal yet effective. This compact unit allows you to isolate or combine two effects loops, giving you the freedom to experiment with different pedal combinations without sacrificing sound quality. Its rugged construction is built to withstand the rigors of live performances, making it a reliable companion for both stage and studio.

Whether you're a touring professional or a bedroom enthusiast, this switcher offers a simple yet powerful solution to managing your pedalboard. With its intuitive design, you'll find yourself spending less time tap-dancing on pedals and more time focusing on your music.

Key Features:

  • Two isolated loops for flexible pedal management
  • True bypass technology to maintain signal integrity
  • Compact and durable design for easy integration into any pedalboard setup
  • Ideal for live performances and studio sessions
  • Simple operation with high-quality components

Product specs

Brand GigRig
Model QuarterMaster QMX-2
Finish Black
Year 2017 - 2025
Made In United Kingdom
Categories Controller, Expression and Volume Pedals
Color Family Black

FAQs

What is the primary function of the GigRig QuarterMaster QMX-2?

The GigRig QuarterMaster QMX-2 is a switch effects pedal designed to simplify your pedalboard by allowing you to bypass or engage two separate effects loops, reducing signal path noise and preserving tone.

How does the QuarterMaster QMX-2 improve my pedalboard setup?

The QuarterMaster QMX-2 improves your pedalboard setup by offering true bypass switching for two effects loops, which helps maintain the integrity of your guitar signal and reduces unwanted noise when pedals are not in use.

Can the GigRig QuarterMaster QMX-2 handle high-gain pedals effectively?

Yes, the QMX-2 is designed to handle high-gain pedals effectively by maintaining a clean signal path and offering true bypass switching, ensuring that your tone remains clear and unaffected when pedals are disengaged.

Is the GigRig QuarterMaster QMX-2 compatible with other GigRig products?

The GigRig QuarterMaster QMX-2 is fully compatible with other GigRig products, allowing seamless integration into existing GigRig setups for enhanced control and flexibility over your pedalboard.

Does the QuarterMaster QMX-2 require a specific power supply?

The QuarterMaster QMX-2 operates passively, so it does not require a power supply for basic switching functions, though it can be powered for LED indicators if desired.

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about The GigRig Quartermaster QMX-2.

Features and functionality

  • The QMX is ideal for users who don't require programmable MIDI, offering a straightforward bypass loop strip for maximum transparency.

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  • The Quartermaster's switches use optical sensors, eliminating mechanical friction and allowing rapid, wear-free operation.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Isolated power supplies should separate dirt pedals from digital pedals to reduce noise; daisy chaining them can amplify noise issues.

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  • Users achieve total silence by using battery packs with isolators, avoiding earth loops, and employing a noise suppressor for clean signal paths.

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Mods and upgrades

  • The 90s USA Big Muff can be modified to true bypass by simply changing the switch, addressing tone suck issues.

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  • An adapter may be needed to convert older Dunlop UniVibe power inputs to standard Boss 2.1mm style for compatibility with modern power supplies.

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  • Using a variable voltage supply at 7V can enhance the intensity of the Dunlop UniVibe effect, compared to the standard 9V.

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User experience

  • Users running pedals full range without cab simulation notice increased noise, making the QMX's transparency beneficial for studio environments.

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  • Owners appreciate the small footprint of the Quartermaster, which fits standard pedalboards and reduces the need for complex footwork.

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See how Colin Greenwood uses The GigRig Quartermaster QMX-2

Colin Greenwood

Bassist

Radiohead

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Colin Greenwood is confirmed to use The GigRig Quartermaster QMX-2 as part of his pedal chain, as detailed in a video by TheGigRig on YouTube. The video, titled "Radiohead Pedalboard Designs, Builds and Gig Ed O'Brien and Colin Greenwood," provides an in-depth look at the gear used by Radiohead, including Greenwood's setup, and highlights the use of the QMX-2 in his rig.

See how Jimmy Lanwern uses The GigRig Quartermaster QMX-2

Jimmy Lanwern

Guitarist

Keo

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In a photo of Jimmy Lanwern's pedalboard submitted on Reddit, he is shown using two units of The GigRig Quartermaster QMX-2, positioned adjacent to an MKII delay pedal.

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Justin Labo

Bassist

Film School

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Pictured and discussed in this September 26, 2021 KEXP Feedback interview.

My pedal board is relatively simple. Distortion > Modulation > Delay. It seems like I use a different drive pedal everyday. But it’s usually a Timmy, Klon KTR, Tube Screamer, or OCD. I rarely play clean. I love the Deluxe Memory Man with a hint of vibrato. It is the pedal I use on almost everything. I just love all the harmonic overtones that a distorted guitar or keyboard into a delay pedal creates. I want that texture. If I need something more washy, I use the GigRig switcher to trigger the Dispatch Master/Afterneath combo. The EP Booster works great to give the overall tone a little flavor.

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