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USE WITH GROUND CONTROL PRO 

 
Using the Voodoo Lab Ground Control Pro, you will access Control Switcher as if 
it were four loops of a GCX Guitar Audio Switcher. Ground Control Pro assigns 
loops in the order the devices are chained. For example, a Control Switcher 
connected directly 

to Ground Control Pro’s MIDI OUT will be GCX#1 loops 1-4. A 

2nd Control Switcher would then be GCX#2 loops 1-4. Alternately, if MIDI is 
routed to a GCX first and then Control Switcher, the GCX is #1 and Control 
Switcher becomes GCX#2. 
 
You will setup Gro

und Control Pro as if you have a GCX. Here’s how: 

 
1.) Press both SETUP buttons to enter setup mode. 
 
2.) Press EXPANDERS. 
 
3.) Press YES/+ to turn on GCX-1. You have enabled GCX#1 loops 1-8. To 
enable more GCX loops, press BANK 

 then YES/+ to turn on GCX-2. You can 

enable up to four GCX modules. 
 
4.) Press either SETUP button to see “EXIT Y/N” then press YES/+ to exit setup 
mode. 
 
R

efer to the Ground Control Pro user’s manual for a detailed description of how 

to assign instant access buttons to individual loops and create preset 
combinations of loop settings. 
 
 

USE WITH PX-8 PLUS

 

 
The Voodoo Lab PX-8 PLUS pedalboard loop switcher provides true bypass for 
better tone and let’s you recall preset combinations of pedal effects with a single 
button press. Addin

g Control Switcher let’s each PX-8 PLUS preset recall your 

amp settings as well for a complete one button tonal makeover. 
 
PX-8 Plus should be configured for 

Preset Method

 which is the default setting. If 

this setting has been changed, refer to SETUP in the PX-8 PLUS manual. When 
you recall a preset on PX-8 PLUS, it will send a MIDI program change (PC) 
message on MIDI channel 1. 
 
For Control Switcher to respond to PX-8 PLUS, you must enable program 
change (PC). To do this, power on while holding button #1. Release when LEDs 
flash. Now press button #1 once so its LED is on and all others off. Remove 
power. 
 

Summary of Contents for Control switcher

Page 1: ...CONTROL SWITCHER User s Manual www voodoolab com ...

Page 2: ...2020 by Digital Music Corporation This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved Voodoo Lab Control Switcher Pedal Power Ground Control and Dingbat are trademarks of Digital Music Corp rev 2 1 ...

Page 3: ...Rackmount Audio Switcher rig Using Control Switcher with your amp gives you the ability to remotely control each function and create preset combinations of amp channels onboard boost reverb EQ and FX loops Now everything can be automated along with your other effects in a single stomp Thanks to its compact low profile design you can mount it inside your combo amp head pedalboard or rack Build the ...

Page 4: ...setup Switches Control Switcher includes four automated switches which are used to replace your amp s footswitch The switches can be accessed individually from the four 1 4 mono CONTROL jacks or combined using the MULTI connector The MULTI connector provides access to all four switches with a common ground This is a standard 5 pin DIN connector which is commonly used for MIDI Plugging into any 1 4...

Page 5: ...operate from 9VAC Control Switcher can be powered from any output of the Pedal Power 2 with its DIP switch in the normal position Other Voodoo Lab Pedal Power models can use any 9V or 12V output Control Switcher will provide phantom power via its MIDI IN jack to power the Voodoo Lab Ground Control Pro MIDI foot controller Use a MIDI cable that has all 5 pins wired commonly marked 5 pin active and ...

Page 6: ...tton to see EXIT Y N then press YES to exit setup mode Refer to the Ground Control Pro user s manual for a detailed description of how to assign instant access buttons to individual loops and create preset combinations of loop settings USE WITH PX 8 PLUS The Voodoo Lab PX 8 PLUS pedalboard loop switcher provides true bypass for better tone and let s you recall preset combinations of pedal effects ...

Page 7: ...tcher with any MIDI footcontroller multi effect pedal or loop switcher capable of sending MIDI program change PC or control change CC messages Follow the instructions below in the SETUP section of this manual to set Control Switcher to respond to either PC CC or both message types as well as which MIDI channel If you are using CC you also need to specify which group of CC numbers Once set up you c...

Page 8: ...r to turn amp functions on and off Here s how you set which MIDI messages Control Switcher will respond to 1 Apply power while holding down button 1 The LEDs will flash until you release the button 2 Press buttons 1 and 2 according to this table Function LED 1 LED 2 None OFF OFF PC only ON OFF CC only OFF ON Both PC CC ON ON None is the correct setting for Voodoo Lab Ground Control Pro only 3 Remo...

Page 9: ...12 ON ON OFF ON 13 OFF OFF ON ON 14 ON OFF ON ON 15 OFF ON ON ON 16 ON ON ON ON 3 Remove power when finished Select Control Change Numbers Each MIDI control change CC message includes a controller number which specifies the Control Switcher switch to turn on or off You can select from eight different groups of CC numbers The default group is CC numbers 80 83 which means that 80 controls switch 1 8...

Page 10: ...off when the switch is on closed This is sometimes referred to as normally closed or N C Momentary Some amplifiers and effects will require the switch to be pulsed This simulates the action of a momentary switch A momentary switch is on when you step on it and goes off immediately when you pick up your foot Control Switcher provides two different types of momentary switching Momentary Pulse On Off...

Page 11: ...link Momentary Pulse On Off Irregular Slower Blink Momentary Pulse On Only 3 Remove power when finished Factory Reset You can restore all of the factory default settings and clear any saved presets by the following steps 1 Apply power while holding down both buttons 2 and 3 The LEDs will flash until you release the buttons 2 LED 1 will be on Press button 1 3 Press buttons 2 3 and 4 as each LED com...

Page 12: ... within the U S only This warranty shall not apply to any goods that have been repaired or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer There are no warranties which extend beyond the terms described herein Should you experience any difficulty with this Voodoo Lab product contact us as described below If it is determined that the product must be returned to the factory for repair you will be issu...

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