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Parallel true bypass loops

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by Happynoj, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. Aug 1, 2009 #1
    Happynoj

    Happynoj

    Dec 5, 2006
    UK
    I like turtles.
    I have been planning my board for a while, and the latest plan I have come up with requires parallel processing. My first thought for this was mini mixers, however, after some further thought and discussion (thanks Sean!) I have decided that I want stomp switches for each channel.

    What I want is a 4-loop bypass pedal with a volume control for each loop, but I want the loops to be parallel, not series, so all of the loops need to be buffered. It would effectively be a splitter and mixer all in one box.

    Are there any pedals on the market that do this? Are there any companies that would build this for me? Could I build this myself at home? If so, where can I find schematics for this type of device?
     
  2. Aug 1, 2009 #2
    dannybuoy

    dannybuoy

    Aug 3, 2005
    Earth
    Barge will probably build one for you.
     
  3. Aug 1, 2009 #3
    john turner

    john turner You don't want to do that. Trust me. Staff Member

    Mar 14, 2000
    atlanta ga
    i'd also like a good schem site for a multi-loop stomp box like mr. happy is asking about, or at least a good splitter.
     
  4. Aug 1, 2009 #4
    bassbmx

    bassbmx

    Aug 13, 2004
    Raumati South, New Zealand
    Two Boss LS-2's? I don't think it's exactly what you're after though.
     
  5. Aug 1, 2009 #5
    FreaqyFrequency

    FreaqyFrequency

    Jan 29, 2008
    Virginia Beach, VA
    I'm pretty sure that Wounded Paw could also do a custom job on their mixer (correct me if I'm wrong, WP). It's what I'm going to ask him to do for me.

    Oh, and *curtsies* you're welcome. :)
     
  6. Aug 1, 2009 #6
    dannybuoy

    dannybuoy

    Aug 3, 2005
    Earth
    I'm not sure the Wounded Paw one I saw around here was buffered, I think it was just a passive splitter/mixer. Also, there is someone around here who got a custom boutique style LS-2 made up by some guy on eBay...
     
  7. Aug 1, 2009 #7
    FreaqyFrequency

    FreaqyFrequency

    Jan 29, 2008
    Virginia Beach, VA
  8. Aug 1, 2009 #8
    Wounded Paw

    Wounded Paw

    Apr 2, 2002
    Toronto, Canada
    Can't say much on the forum about it but custom work is cool with me.
     
  9. Aug 1, 2009 #9
    FreaqyFrequency

    FreaqyFrequency

    Jan 29, 2008
    Virginia Beach, VA
    You have a PM, sir. :)
     
  10. Aug 2, 2009 #10
    Happynoj

    Happynoj

    Dec 5, 2006
    UK
    I like turtles.
    Well, this is looking fairly positive. Thanks for your help everyone!

    PM sent...
     
  11. Aug 2, 2009 #11
    Happynoj

    Happynoj

    Dec 5, 2006
    UK
    I like turtles.
    I assume that you are now after the same device as me? We can be pedal twins! :hyper:
     
  12. Aug 2, 2009 #12
    FreaqyFrequency

    FreaqyFrequency

    Jan 29, 2008
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Indeed. All twins are equal, but some are more equal than others. :p
     
  13. Aug 2, 2009 #13
    Happynoj

    Happynoj

    Dec 5, 2006
    UK
    I like turtles.
    Yeah, well it was my idea so I'm the one that's more equal :spit:
     
  14. Aug 2, 2009 #14
    cheapbasslovin

    cheapbasslovin

    Oct 28, 2007
    Portland, OR
    I got a dual parallel looper similar to this from the builder in that link. I don't know if he would build you something in 3 or 4 loops, but it wouldn't hurt to contact him. My whole sound is built on this thing. Being able to go HOG in parallel with a BMS is a fantastic thing. If you can ignore my awful vocals (I've gotta recut that sometime to remove those :p) the rest of this ditty is one continuous track with my HOG -> G2.1u in parallel with my BMS. It starts getting interesting around the 1:40 mark.