The "Virtual Pedalboard"

[TheFantod]

My day job is that of a graphic designer, supposedly. Over the last few months I created a "virtual pedalboard" in InDesign. It's cool 'cause I created a Pedaltrain 2's correct dimensions, then downloaded and sized all the pedal JPEGS from the MF site. The end result is a "life sized" pedalboard, with some ideas of what will fit and so forth. It's also handy for figuring out cable routing and necessary lengths.

The problem for TBers is I doubt many of you have InDesign on your computers. I did find a free Illustrator clone that is pretty close. I've attached a couple of pics, one is the "blank" pedalboard, and the other is a sample layout.

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I'm thinking about creating a web page with blank pedalboard templates. What do you guys think?

Tim

 

[Superdave]

This would be cool, man. I've looking to pick up a bigger pedal board and I want to make sure it's the right size.

 

[drumandbass]

+1

It would be really great.

 

[Sawtooth]

I think it would be helpful to alot of people, including myself.

 

[dannybuoy]

You could even make it a JavaScript or Flash application so you could drag'n'drop the pedals directly from the web page and save/print your layouts.

 

[xikbastard]

a blank pedalboard with flash and drap and drop will be awesome!

 

[Chris V.]

You could make it in to a small business - a small PayPal-able fee. At least that would motivate you to keep your product fresh and in working order!

 

[Strongjag]

Yeah, that would be awesome.

I got a pt2, turns out a I wanted a ptjr. Could you have different board sizes for reference too? Or know anyone wanting to trade?

 

[grovest]

Here's a similar idea for the Eurorack modular synthesis community:

http://mega.modularplanner.co.uk/

 

[kaputsport]

I would love this... I wish there was a way to play through it, and tweek the pedals so you could try before you buy!!!!

I am getting a little ahead of the game.

Kool idea. VW's have something like it called Dubmodder... Modify your car before you spend the money..

 

[Mingus Addict]

Have you guys seen this?

http://jm.ci7y.com/

 

[Mudfuzz]

Have you guys seen this?

http://jm.ci7y.com/

Yeah that was posted on I love Fuzz a few days ago...
I went with this

 

[Strongjag]

awesome. Doesnt have enough pedal though.

 

[reggard]

This would be great, especially for those wanting to experiment with pedals and such before they buy a pedal.