DC cascade cable for Pitchblack?

McThumpin · #1 07-19-2008, 06:18 PM

I've got a Korg Pitchblack, and I'd like to power 3 other units with the DC output. The other 3 pedals are all barrel tip negative (boss psa-120) style, with a maximum draw of 45mA all together.

Unlike the newer Pitchblack+ or the older Korg DT-10, the standard Pitchblack does not come with a DC cascade cable included. I've searched around for one that meets my needs, but I'm not having much luck.

Anyone know which DC daisy chain cable I should be looking at, and where to get it?

JanusZarate · #2 07-19-2008, 06:19 PM

ANY 1-Spot or Godlyke daisy chain cable will do. You don't need to use one of their adapters to make good use of their daisy chains. While it wouldn't incorporate that DC-out jack, it really doesn't matter since the end result is identical.

If you really wanted to use it, though, get a Boss daisy chain, since all of the plugs are identical and you have to use a pedal with a DC-out jack.

And IIRC, the cascade cable that came with the Korg DT-10 was short and only had one extra plug... so even if there was one available separately, would you really want it?

McThumpin · #3 07-19-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticBoo

ANY 1-Spot or Godlyke daisy chain cable will do. You don't need to use one of their adapters to make good use of their daisy chains. While it wouldn't incorporate that DC-out jack, it really doesn't matter since the end result is identical.

Little confused... Do you mean the DC-in/power adaptor plug on the daisy chain cable? I can just cover that with tape, tuck it away, and the rest of the cable will work?

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Originally Posted by MysticBoo

If you really wanted to use it, though, get a Boss daisy chain, since all of the plugs are identical and you have to use a pedal with a DC-out jack.

Yeah, saw that. Do they only come with 8 plugs? I'd have four extra plugs to tape and hide... not a big deal, just wondering if there's something more ideal.

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Originally Posted by MysticBoo

And IIRC, the cascade cable that came with the Korg DT-10 was short and only had one extra plug... so even if there was one available separately, would you really want it?

No, the cable that came with the DT-10 had 3 plugs and the DC-in. One plug for the Korg, and 2 extras. I use that setup on another board, works perfectly. Cable isn't short at all. But alas, still one plug short for my current needs.

irvinz · #4 07-19-2008, 06:42 PM

the ones in new zealand come with 4=p

Curtybob · #5 07-19-2008, 06:46 PM

If you want perfection, you'll have to make it yourself. Get down to Radio Shack, buy a few of the plugs (can't remember off hand what size they were... N or M... I think. Take a pedal with you), and a roll of cheap zip wire. 14 AWG would be more than plenty.

Then, you can solder up the cascade harness to the specific lengths that you need.

JanusZarate · #6 07-19-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by McThumpin

Little confused... Do you mean the DC-in/power adaptor plug on the daisy chain cable? I can just cover that with tape, tuck it away, and the rest of the cable will work?

I was referring to the DC output jack on your Korg pedal, if it has one.

Come to think of it, I don't remember seeing one on the DT-10... does the Pitchblack have a jack like that?

Anyhow... with what I'm suggesting, the wall wart would go directly into the daisy chain's DC input jack. Use whatever plugs you need for your four pedals (Korg + the other 3), and then tape up the remaining end (there's 5 on every chain, so only one would be unused). Electrical tape works fine. Plus, if you ever get more pedals, you can plug another daisy chain into that remaining unused plug.

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Originally Posted by McThumpin

Yeah, saw that. Do they only come with 8 plugs? I'd have four extra plugs to tape and hide... not a big deal, just wondering if there's something more ideal.

Yep, 8 only... and the cable length between in each plug is very short - it's ideal only if you're using just one brand of pedals in a straight row (i.e., Boss).

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Originally Posted by McThumpin

No, the cable that came with the DT-10 had 3 plugs and the DC-in. One plug short for my needs.

Oh.

McThumpin · #7 07-19-2008, 06:58 PM

Yes, the pitchblack has a dedicated DC output jack, which is also Boss PSA-120 style. (The DT-10 does not.) I definitely don't want to add another AC adaptor to the setup. So I guess my stupid question of the day is: will the Godlyke/1-spot daisy chain with 5 plugs and 1 main power plug work if I don't use the 1 main power plug (the one on the left)?

Curtybob · #8 07-19-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by McThumpin

Yes, the pitchblack has a dedicated DC output jack, which is also Boss PSA-120 style. (The DT-10 does not.) I definitely don't want to add another AC adaptor to the setup. So I guess my stupid question of the day is: will the Godlyke/1-spot daisy chain with 5 plugs and 1 main power plug work if I don't use the 1 main power plug (the one on the left)?

Yes.

McThumpin · #9 07-19-2008, 07:12 PM

And if so, could I cut the power plug off and wrap the wound in electrical tape?

It's either that, or I learn to solder. Or I move to New Zealand. (I hear the folk parody scene is way happenin'...

Curtybob · #10 07-19-2008, 07:16 PM

Yes again.

And on NZ, I hear the water is wetter, the grass is greener, the girls are girlier, the sky is bluer, and The Shire is Shirier.

irvinz · #11 07-19-2008, 07:40 PM

girls are girlier? i get them from overseas. all the ones that tickled my fancy were from overseas too =)

getting back on topic. because of the output on the pitch black. im thinking of stepping down from a fuel tank classic to a junior. smaller. and i have only 5 pedals. and if needed i can power up another pedal from the pitchblack into a od. which should be sweet. =p

Curtybob · #12 07-19-2008, 07:49 PM

It's just what I heard.

Crabby · #13 07-19-2008, 07:55 PM

I'm using an Ibanez daisy chain that woeks great and cost 12 bucks. It allows me to power two more pedals. I'm sure any of the current daisy chain cables would work. My favs are the Visual Sound ones as they only cost about 9 bucks and power 5 pedals. The real beauty is that they have 90 degress angled plugs so you can save a tone of room on the ol pedal board.

Vic Winters · #14 07-20-2008, 03:36 AM

The DC out says it's a 200mA max, is that because your standard 9V power supply is 200mA or because you'll actually do damage if you had more than 200mA in pedals daisy chained after it even if you used a 1 Spot?

Vic Winters · #15 07-20-2008, 05:14 PM

Anyone?

baalroo · #16 07-21-2008, 12:07 AM

the 200 mA just means you can't pull more than that from it (if it's true) it won't hurt anything if you put pedals that draw more than that in the chain... they just probably won't work