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Do I Need A Pedalboard Switching System? What Does It Do?
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Hi everyone, Dan here, hope you're awesome.
We released our first pedalboard switching system in April of 2004 and since then have never stopped pushing to get the most out of your pedalboard.
What Is A Loop Switcher?
A Programable Pedalboard Switching System at its heart enables you to turn some effects on and some effects off at the press of a single foot switch.
It mitigates the dreaded pedalboard 'Tap Dance' by enabling you to program combinations effects you want to use for certain sounds. Those pedal combinations are stored as presets, recalled by pressing a footswitch.
So in a practical sense a switching system can save you a bunch of time by having instant access to your pre programmed pedal combinations, but it can also help your tone.
One advantage of a good pedalboard switching system is that it bypasses the effect that isn't being used which helps keep your guitar signal intact.
If you have any questions about any of our pedalboard switching systems or please in touch, we'd love to hear from you- www.thegigrig.com/contact
All the best
Dan
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How To Upgrade To G3S Top Board with Joey Landreth
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www.thegigrig.com Joey Landreth was in town and wanted a G3S Top Board upgrade for his rig. Its super simple 1. Undo the 12 hex screws around the top edge of G3 2. Loosen the 4 hex screws along the bottom front edge 3. Undo the ribbon cable and remove top board 4. Insert one end of the ribbon cable into the new G3S motherboard and attach cable clip 5. Insert the other end of the ribbon cable in...
No More Sticky Labels! Introducing TheGigRig G3S
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shop.thegigrig.com Its finally here... When we launched G3 in 2020 we introduced the world to a new level of control over effects pedals. We started from scratch and designed the G3 series from the ground up, obsessively testing and retesting every aspect of its design to ensure we delivered the most robust, fully featured, tonally transparent switching system in the world. However, there was o...
TheGigRig G3/Atom Web Editor Is HERE!
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www.thegigrig.com/software-updates Our long-awaited web editor for G3/Atom has finally arrived, check it out! By using Chrome on any Mac, PC or Android device (will not work on iOS) you can connect to your G3 or Atom using Bluetooth and edit the presets. Stage 1 The web editor is being rolled out in stages, the first stage is being able to edit all the MIDI in your presets as well as being able...
Mastering MIDI with Strymon Timeline and GigRig G3
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www.thegigrig.com TheGigRig Web Editor - www.thegigrig.com/software-updates MIDI Basics Part 1 MIDI does not have to be complicated and understanding a few basic concepts can open up a whole world of possibilities. The Strymon Timeline is such a popular pedal with great MIDI capabilities so we thought we'd take you through a few concepts to help you understand and get more from your MIDI contro...
Remote Pedal Switching - TheGigRig RemoteST Loopy2
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shop.thegigrig.com/products/remotest-loopy-2 Need to add a couple of extra programable loops to to pedalboard? Want to switch effects remotely? TheGigRig RemoteST Loopy2 gives you 2 extra remotely switchable mono or stereo loops. Switch using TRS or MIDI (PC and CC messages) For more info visit TheGigRig.com
Getting MORE from your guitar amplifier with TheGigRig UnderLiner
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shop.thegigrig.com/products/underliner www.thegigrig.com There's no getting away from it, a great sounding guitar amplifier is a massive component in achieving great tone. Maybe even the most important component. Driving these great sounding amps with pedals has resulted some of the most iconic and inspirational guitar sounds of all-time. But what about when you just want your amp sound to be l...
Ed Obrien Radiohead Guitar Effects Pedalboard Build 2023
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www.thegigrig.com Time for a new board build for the wonderful Mr Ed O'Brien of Radiohead fame. Keep up to date with all things EOB here - www.eobmusic.com/#/ Ed's new board is based around our G3 guitar effects switching system and features our GENX14 high current power supply. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch :) 0:00 Intro 0:45 OTTO Machines - www.otomachines.com 0:46 ...
Introducing TheGigRig GenX14 Guitar Effect Pedal Power Supply
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shop.thegigrig.com/products/gen-x-14 TheGigRig Modular Power Supply has a new heart. We're delighted to announce GenX14. If your pedals aren't powered properly, nothing is going to sound like it should. TheGigRig GenX14 has all the juice you need for even the most current hungry pedalboard, while staying light and compact. GenX14 Outputs 8x9VDC@200mA: 8 individual 9VDC outputs capable of a cons...
CONTROL YOUR OVERDRIVE / DISTORTION WITH THE GIGRIG G3 PRE GAIN
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www.thegigrig.com When designing TheGigRig G3 pedalboard switcher controller we wanted to include an awesome sounding programmable PRE EFFECTS LOOP GAIN control. This can act as a buffer (an amazing buffer btw), an attenuator or a signal booster going into you effects. Works brilliantly with overdrive pedals and other gain boxes as you can control the amount of distortion you get by controlling...
TheGigRig Announces The Ultimate Guitar Signal Isolation Technology
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www.thegigrig.com We are delighted to announce our new Hi - Definition Isolation Technology, shipping now on all of our products that use a second isolated output including G3, G3/Atom, ABY BABY and the HumDinger. For 20 years we've been using audio transformers to isolate the second output on all our switchers. And why not, they sound great and is the standard way of isolation a secondary outp...
LOUD VS QUIET GUITARS! Switch And Balance Your Guitars Levels With One Touch
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www.thegigrig.com/three2one USA Shop - shopusa.thegigrig.com/three2one/ UK/EU/Everywhere Shop - shop.thegigrig.com/three2one/ TheGigRig V2 Three2One enables you to seamlessly switch between and balance levels of you guitars. V2 now includes a TUNER OUT as well as improved pre-amp design. If you use more than one instrument on stage, this is a must! Input Selection: Three2One detects when there ...
The Pros Love It! We must be doing something right. Who's making the best effects loop switcher?
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Hey, Dan here, thanks for stopping by Please check out TheGigRig.com to see what's coming next www.thegigrig.com/coming-next Helping artists find great tone has been the passion of my life. I'm truly humbled by some of the amazing talent that have chosen our gear to do just that. Here are just a few highlights of artists discovering TheGigRig G3... 0:01 Paul Reed Smith 0:13 Paul Davids 0:30 Sha...
Jake And Joe From TheGigRig Pedalboard Tour
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Jake And Joe From TheGigRig Pedalboard Tour
How To Assemble Your G3 EXT KIT
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How To Assemble Your G3 EXT KIT
TheGigRig QuarterMaster Tips and Tricks
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TheGigRig QuarterMaster Tips and Tricks
TheGigRig G3 software update
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TheGigRig G3 software update
G3 and G3 Atom Built In Tuner Update
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G3 and G3 Atom Built In Tuner Update
TheGigRig G3 Update Troubleshooting
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TheGigRig G3 Update Troubleshooting
How To Update TheGigRig G3/Atom Software
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How To Update TheGigRig G3/Atom Software
Need More Loops? Add A Remote Loopy2 To G3
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Need More Loops? Add A Remote Loopy2 To G3
How To Get Analogue Dry Through With Eventide H9 and TheGigRig G3
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How To Get Analogue Dry Through With Eventide H9 and TheGigRig G3
TheGigRig G3 iOS App Intro
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TheGigRig G3 iOS App Intro
G3 iOS App overview - TheGigRig G3 DeepDive
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G3 iOS App overview - TheGigRig G3 DeepDive
G3 Atom - TheGigRig G3 Deep Dive
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G3 Atom - TheGigRig G3 Deep Dive
G3 Extension Kit and Hub - TheGigRig G3 Deep Dive
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G3 Extension Kit and Hub - TheGigRig G3 Deep Dive
G3 and G3 Atom FAQs - TheGigRig G3 Deep Dive
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G3 and G3 Atom FAQs - TheGigRig G3 Deep Dive
G3 MIDI and Expression Pedals - TheGigRig G3 Deep Dive
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G3 MIDI and Expression Pedals - TheGigRig G3 Deep Dive
Delay Trails, Parallel and Wet/Dry - TheGigRig G3 DeepDive 3
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Delay Trails, Parallel and Wet/Dry - TheGigRig G3 DeepDive 3
StompBox Modes - TheGigRig G3 Deep Dive
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StompBox Modes - TheGigRig G3 Deep Dive

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @NHail
    @NHail 4 години тому

    gamechanger!

  • @NHail
    @NHail 4 години тому

    would this work to control 2 pedals in the amp fx loop such as delay and tremolo? if so, would you recommend the buffer in this case?

  • @JMV-KelsMikey
    @JMV-KelsMikey 19 годин тому

    i wanted this but is not being sold in Australia :(

  • @michel-yveskochmann1516
    @michel-yveskochmann1516 2 дні тому

    I have a strange issue : no problem with syncing with midi clock - but when I set a « free » preset with no midi clock and tap tempo it seems that the tap tempo overrides the tempo for all presets ???

  • @syzeewinde9926
    @syzeewinde9926 3 дні тому

    in the manual there is an example with reverb en delay pedals. My question is....does the loops have spillover when you turn off a loop?

  • @JeffPershing
    @JeffPershing 5 днів тому

    Stevie Ray Vaughan owned a Dumble.

  • @cliftontorrence839
    @cliftontorrence839 5 днів тому

    Dan, mere words do not really convey the enormity of what you have accomplished for planet earth. Your gifts, your insights as what Could be, your dedication to creating clean sonic character and the required wisdom to follow the trail, & stay your course, you're a magic man.

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 4 дні тому

      Ah mate, that is so kind. Made my day. Thanks so much 🤓🙏

  • @carminelombardi9575
    @carminelombardi9575 5 днів тому

    Another amazing product solution.

  • @mindfield9832
    @mindfield9832 6 днів тому

    What if you guys made a smaller version where it use a stereo to two mono. So the stereo plug would be connected to the loop and then the two monos would be connected to the in and out of the pedal. It would cut down on the number of jacks on the loop pedal.

  • @123uzuz
    @123uzuz 6 днів тому

    I knew a girl and her nickname was humdinger 😮

  • @Loopyllu365
    @Loopyllu365 6 днів тому

    does this work if i had the midi driver for the g2?

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 4 дні тому

      Hi Loopy. G2 had an entirely different program, the G3 web editor is only for G3. Cheers mate 🤓🙏

  • @Loopyllu365
    @Loopyllu365 8 днів тому

    so if i plugged my guitar into a wha and then the wha into the input would that work just fine? so i would have constant acsess to use the wha on everything?

  • @benlaw2634
    @benlaw2634 10 днів тому

    Can it do 18v ?

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 9 днів тому

      Hi Ben, absolutely, simply run two outs in series, instructions on how to do this are in the manual. Cheers mate

  • @sgttallbear
    @sgttallbear 11 днів тому

    What is pedal board in this video @TheGigRigDaniel it looks amazing

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 11 днів тому

      Cheers mate, it’s a Schmidt Array 🤓🙏

  • @frankswildyear
    @frankswildyear 11 днів тому

    👍👍👍

  • @robomalo
    @robomalo 12 днів тому

    Yo! Anyone know why there’s 2 sets of connectors on 13 and 14?

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 12 днів тому

      Hi Rob, because those outputs are an amp each you can connect a couple of things such as a high current pedal and an isolator, or you can connect both 1 amp outputs in parallel 2 power a quad cortex etc

    • @robomalo
      @robomalo 12 днів тому

      @@TheGigRigDaniel Thank you good sir!

  • @billsmith5166
    @billsmith5166 13 днів тому

    Woof. These guys know their stuff.. but of course. Marr would be a GREAT source of information. Will he be using the new amps with Radiohead? Whenever?

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 12 днів тому

      Hi Bill, that’s the question, when? Would love a new Radiohead tour 🤓🙌

    • @billsmith5166
      @billsmith5166 12 днів тому

      @@TheGigRigDaniel You were right there, did you tell him to hurry up? 😃

  • @jamesridener3573
    @jamesridener3573 13 днів тому

    I know this video is from antiquity, but could someone please confirm if I can us G3 for tap tempo on this pedal? I'm seeing mixed opinions on the AMAZE1 and would like to have another option. Thanks.

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 12 днів тому

      Hi James, great question, the ARDX20 uses CV messages, so you would need a MIDI to CV interface

  • @jackprice7828
    @jackprice7828 14 днів тому

    I’ve had Ed’s signature Fender now for 3 years and absolutely love it!

  • @carminelombardi9575
    @carminelombardi9575 14 днів тому

    Living in Canada, where would I get customer support on the G3.

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 14 днів тому

      Hi there, anything you need just get in touch - support@thegigrig.com

  • @maxs3nnin
    @maxs3nnin 20 днів тому

    The system seems very cool, I like EXT Kit + Floor Controller ! But where I can find the floor controller? I only find the full G3

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 20 днів тому

      Hi there. The EXT kit is bought to use with G3. It separates the audio from the floor controller. The audio stays in the rack and the floor controller on the floor. Cheers mate 🤓🙏

  • @fakestreamedia5309
    @fakestreamedia5309 21 день тому

    How does this work if you have backing and the amp doesn’t have an effects loop? Do you have to reprogram your board ?

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 20 днів тому

      Hi there. If you’ve got the board set up to integrate into an amp with an fx loop and yiu end up with back line that has no effects loop, you can simply place a patch cable between the send and return of the loop your using for the amps pre amp. Hope that helps 🤓🙏

  • @the1khronohs40
    @the1khronohs40 21 день тому

    Only improvement I can think of is trs jacks for every loop, so that each one can be run in stereo, thus you won’t have to make compromises if you need 12 loops! Otherwise this is just fantastic as is!

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 21 день тому

      Thanks mate, the Atom has TRS for every loop 🤓👍

  • @KordTaylor
    @KordTaylor 22 дні тому

    Thanks. Another nice video.

  • @armandoruggiero867
    @armandoruggiero867 22 дні тому

    Who’s watching in 2024?

  • @nw379
    @nw379 23 дні тому

    Sold. Great explanation! Will be ordering one soon

  • @Mrjononotbono
    @Mrjononotbono 24 дні тому

    I have recently bought the TImeline, Mobius and Big Sky. I am dreaming of being able to control them with a GigRig G3. Later this year for sure!

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 24 дні тому

      Ah, thanks so much, I’ll keep one warm for you 🤓🙏

  • @mattg082
    @mattg082 27 днів тому

    Hi Dan I sent in a warranty or product question 5 days ago, under Matt Gilson. I got mine in February, and I’m experiencing a weird issue suddenly. B side isolated output no sound no matter what. So flip flop mode only A works. In normal mode B side does work but only if A is enabled. If A is disabled everything goes mute. Wondering if you have any insight into this? Using the required power supply, tried a new one, tried different cables, isolated it and used it alone, plugged both amps direct to my Collider no issue or direct guitar. All B is in my dirty amp and nothing more. No matter what amp, cable, correct power supply this happens. I’m a bit stumped on this, and hoping to get it back up very soon. This is all running direct front to Amps, and simple setup I’ve been using with my Sky King and Ampeg VT40 months now with no issues till last Saturday. Thanks, Matt Gilson

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 26 днів тому

      Hi Matt, we’ll get to the bottom of it. We’ll be in touch and go through a vid in list with you. Cheers Matt 👍

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 26 днів тому

      Hi Matt, we just checked and haven’t received anything from you. Please email lizzie@thegigrig.com 🤓🙏

  • @mikereilley5672
    @mikereilley5672 27 днів тому

    This may be a very dumb question, but if the extension board is at my feet, where does your guitar plug in? Is that what the two 1/4" inserts are next to the 7 pin DIN in the back?? I know nothing about 7 pin DIN, so not sure it it's possible for it to send a guitar signal. I'm guessing this how it's done, because it would seem strange to have a 50' 1/4" cable going back to the pedal board off-stage. Clarification here would be much appreciated. One other thing, can the extension kit only be used with the G3, or can it be used with the G3 Atom as well?

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 26 днів тому

      Hi. All audio is in the EXT kit so you would plug in back at the rack. Currently it can only be used with the full size G3 but we may do one for the Atom in future. 🤓🙏

  • @stevenkalata7119
    @stevenkalata7119 27 днів тому

    Brilliant!!!! I love and appreciate Ed sharing how he creates such a beautiful soundscape!!!! You can hear the passion in everything he says!!!! Thank you

  • @sonig8361
    @sonig8361 28 днів тому

    How can I transfer my songlist from the editor to the G3? "download file" says: "file not loaded"

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel 27 днів тому

      Hi there, please contact support and we’ll go through it with you 👍

  • @thisdyingsoul76
    @thisdyingsoul76 Місяць тому

    I bought a cheap loop switcher off ebay a few years ago and never looked back. Its nice to switch all pedals in a single button press.

  • @Yupppi
    @Yupppi Місяць тому

    I don't know if I NEED it but I certainly do "need" it.

  • @paggre
    @paggre Місяць тому

    Great demo!

  • @michael_caz_nyc
    @michael_caz_nyc Місяць тому

    I love Dan ( and Mick ) - these 2 guys are Necessary

  • @manunoise
    @manunoise Місяць тому

    does anybody knows what are those 3 pedals on the top rail of the big board? Beside the microcosm

  • @gregorysmith5375
    @gregorysmith5375 Місяць тому

    Hey Dan question: I do not play in a "preset/set list" format but I would still like a loop switcher to save "the tap dance". Is there switchers that just turns on/off individual pedals without having to bank them together?

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel Місяць тому

      Hi Gregory, check out our QuarterMaster range, each individual pedal goes in its own loop that you turn on/off via its footswitch. Hope that helps 🙏

  • @jeffreylbfd
    @jeffreylbfd Місяць тому

    I’ve had my G3 a few years now. I LOVE IT. Not much of a learning curve, sounds very clean, midi works amazingly well, I run in stereo with no hum, crystal clear cleans, and no signal loss. Gig Rigs tech support is very friendly and have helped me out more than a few times on issues I’ve had (user issues, not G3 issues). I love it!

  • @danottley2627
    @danottley2627 Місяць тому

    I’m a proud Gigrig QM6 user. I use it for some simple flip flopping but ultimately it’s there to preserve my signal chain. Wouldn’t use anything else.

  • @ShawnTubbs
    @ShawnTubbs Місяць тому

    Love my G3!! Excellent video Dan!

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel Місяць тому

      Ah mate, you’re the best! Hope to see you soon. 🤓🙏

  • @waynegram8907
    @waynegram8907 Місяць тому

    You really need to separate the control unit/loops and the switching unit using Bluetooth wireless. You don't want the switching unit on your pedalboard because it takes up a lot of the pedalboard space. The switching unit should be bluetooth wireless and able to place it by the mic stand while your pedalboard has the control unit mounted underneath the pedalboard which can have 50 effects loops. Until then its a waste of pedalboard space tell your EE engineers to do a bluetooth wireless version 2.0

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel Місяць тому

      Thanks. This vid is a basic overview of what a switching system does but with G3 you can separate the audio and the control unit so all your pedals can be in a rack off stage. It uses a 7 pin din plug so you don’t need to worry about the floor unit being powered, it’s powered from the EXT kit. Thanks Wayne

  • @gbarge4
    @gbarge4 Місяць тому

    I often find myself wishing each and every guitar player could just try a Quartermaster. It's no exaggeration to say your playing life will be changed. I have some cherished pedals but could easily get along without them before giving up my Quartermaster and TheGigRig power supply. These are honestly my only "can't live without" elements. And while it's hard to be amazed anymore, the support team truly are amazing. Thanks, Dan.

  • @JimmyDel
    @JimmyDel Місяць тому

    I've had G3 since it was released and upgraded to the G3S top board. Unbelievable bit of kit!!! You guys are killing it 🤘🤘🤘

  • @tehsamjones
    @tehsamjones Місяць тому

    As a guitarist who loves pedals and a huge Radiohead fan, this made my day

  • @Mrjononotbono
    @Mrjononotbono Місяць тому

    I've bought a Carl Martin Octaswitch mk 3 as I wanted to buy a Gig Rig G3 but they were out of stock. So for now, I'm using the Carl Martin as a temporary switch and I already love the lack of tap dancing and my tone is definitely way better going into this thing. I have recently bought a Strymon Timeline, Big Sky and Mobius and will be buying an Eventide H90 in a few months so I really can't wait till I can afford a Gig Rig G3 (and they are available again) so I can use it for midi programming as well as switching the audio signals. Its all very exciting! :)

  • @MrApprobatur
    @MrApprobatur Місяць тому

    Show the difference it makes in tone! Love the products and believe the difference, but think it makes a really strong argument to show that difference!

    • @TheGigRigDaniel
      @TheGigRigDaniel Місяць тому

      Sure thing. It’s obviously different from rig to rig but I can certainly put something together 👍

  • @noveltycrusade
    @noveltycrusade Місяць тому

    good breakdown

  • @derekmc9580
    @derekmc9580 Місяць тому

    Love my quartermaster x8. It’s built like a tank and works great.

    • @TeleBlaster
      @TeleBlaster Місяць тому

      My QM8 arrives tomorrow :)

  • @ERIAGISAQ
    @ERIAGISAQ Місяць тому

    Yeeees! I've had mine for about a year now - best decision I've ever done for my setup. Much love from Greenland

  • @ludens5129
    @ludens5129 Місяць тому

    I didn't know he did a newer pedalboard showcase. I loved the other one he did 5 years before this a lot.