Joyo PXL Pro switcher

digitalscream

It looks about right, but I'm thinking of something more flexible - possibly a modular approach: central control unit, and then buy extra loop/switching/signal path modules as necessary. Theirs can only handle a single signal path (which is the main selling point of the Joyo in the OP).

Sporky

You probably wouldn't even need to have different modules - you could have one module that is itself reconfigurable.

Drew_TNBD

JOYO tell me that their midi version should be ready by NAMM. So next January basically.

benmurray85

i have no need for midi so i like

ragingben

Drew_fx said:

JOYO tell me that their midi version should be ready by NAMM. So next January basically.

Interesting. If they did a programmable 4 loop version with MIDI I'd be keen, the 8 is probably too big for me. I've been building an all MIDI board I can have by the amp with just a FCB1010 on stage, but this would allow me to have a compact board for stage with my drives and my Nova System off behind the amp somewhere for delays, reverbs etc, which would stop me having to run an FX loop on stage but also have my current drives and not breaking the bank.

digitalscream

benmurray85 said:

i have no need for midi so i like

That's what I thought...but now I've got a quandary - when Jet City release their FLEX amps (fully MIDI-controllable, not just channel switching), I'm likely to go back over to a MIDI-based rig. Looks like I may have to wait until January for one of these bad boys...

vasselmeyer

I'm pretty old school in terms of effects switching. Perhaps someone might summarise and explain the benefits of midi switching for amps.

mike257

vasselmeyer;27395" said:

I'm pretty old school in terms of effects switching. Perhaps someone might summarise and explain the benefits of midi switching for amps.

If you're using MIDI control to manage your effects switching then having a MIDI capable amp means you can integrate channel switching etc into a bigger set up and have one button change your amp channel, switch the pedals you want on/off and change any patches in multi fx etc.

mike257

digitalscream;26849" said:

It looks about right, but I'm thinking of something more flexible - possibly a modular approach: central control unit, and then buy extra loop/switching/signal path modules as necessary. Theirs can only handle a single signal path (which is the main selling point of the Joyo in the OP).

I've spoken to the guys at Buzz about that - they can build with all manner of custom options including putting a split signal path in. You can program individual buttons to be patch based or single function too (such as one button that is always boost on/off, irrespective of other settings). I was looking into integrating an A/B/Y switch with one of their loopers, which is do-able too.

The only problem is that the hardware they use is limited to 8 relays - I could have A/B, Y, channel switch but only four switches left for loops. They do build one with a MIDI out that sends program change messages so could be expanded that way.

mike257

Drew_fx;26709" said:

FWIW, I got word back from Rocktron. The FloorMate 8 does not allow you to switch banks with your feet, nor does it allow you to send midi bank/up messages to change banks. So effectively even though they offer 128 presets, you only get access to 8 of them at one time. What a jip.

As far as I know it takes two stomps to change presets on the Rocktron unit too, although I don't know if that was sorted with newer firmware.

digitalscream

Mild necro-bump here, but there's somebody in the UK with these things:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Joyo-PXL-PRO-Effect-Pedal-Loop-Switching-System-With-Amp-Switching-/190917994194?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2c739966d2

That's the last one, but I suspect they'll be getting more in stock.

In other news, if you search Google for joyo pxl pro, this thread is the fourth result. Pretty good going, I reckon...

ragingben

I had a brief email discussion with JOYO about these and they confirmed there is a MIDI version coming out, I'm hanging for that for now.

Drew_TNBD

Yeah I think a midi version could solve all my problems. Depends on how they implement it of course...

EricTheWeary

digitalscream said:

OK, that looks seriously good. For anybody who doesn't want to watch the video or search for the specs...

It has 8 switchable loops, which can either run all in a chain *or* you can split them into two separate signal chains of 4 loops (one before the amp, one in the effects loop). In addition, it has a mutable tuner out, and - critically - four trigger switches for controlling amp functions.

If only it had a MIDI interface, it'd be just about perfect. As it is...I'm seriously considering one of these.

While we're at it, they seem to have put together a new delay pedal...

http://www.joyoaudio.com/en/product/show_189.html

Missed that first time around. As I understand it gives two pre sets ( ie you can set up a pre set with delay type, time,etc), has tap tempo and retails at about $75. Neat.

ThePrettyDamned

That delay kinda makes it look like Joyo and (possibly) other cheap Chinese factories are moving away from rip offs and are developing their very own effects.  I read a report about the Chinese music industry going through a bit of a boom, I think, so maybe there will be some new advances being made.

Happy times!

hotpickups

I'd be interested if joyo come up with something like the gigrig's G2 where you can select multiple fx on the strymon möbius through its midi control for example. Only a matter of time I guess.

Will certainly give gigrig a run for its money though.

Fusionista

Necro- bump: anyone bought/used ?

welshboyo

here...this is my PXL Live ramblings....

vasselmeyer

I bought the PXL Pro. Very solid piece of kit; excellent switches and pretty easy to get your head around. Shit manual.

Fusionista

@welshboyo May I congratulate you on a sweet board and excellent choice of pedals - just looking at that I'd like to hear you live.

Will post a pic of my big board (Midi 8) some time!