Which programmable pedalboard switcher should you choose? With so many different switchers on the market with varying capabilities and accommodations, picking a switcher that best suits your needs can be a daunting task. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the best switchers in our industry, and determine which switcher is the best option for you. Whether you’re new to MIDI, a seasoned MIDI veteran, or somewhere in between, there’s a switcher out there for you!
SWITCHERS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Gigrig G2 - https://shop.thegigrig.com/g2/
Gigrig G3 - https://shop.thegigrig.com/G3/
EHX Super Switcher - https://bit.ly/3dVlUR0
BOSS ES5 - https://amzn.to/329kVY3
BOSS ES8 - https://amzn.to/3dbs68m
Disaster Area DPC-8EZ - https://amzn.to/32d7eHC
Musicom Lab EFX-MKV - https://bit.ly/3uOOF8U
Musicom EFX LE II - https://bit.ly/3wWyqsm
RJM PBC6X - https://shop.rjmmusic.com/b-stock-mastermind-pbc-6x/
RJM PBC/10 - https://shop.rjmmusic.com/mastermind-pbc-10/
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 3 Types of "Switcher" Customers
02:30 Customer 1: Beginner Switcher
06:49 Customer 2: Intermediate Switcher
10:36 Customer 3: Pro Switcher
15:31 My Budget Pick
16:56 Most Bang for your Buck Pick
17:48 My Favorite Overall Switcher
19:26 Conclusion
What’s on My Pedalboard with Dani Rabin (feat. Gigrig G2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrbFJUie4_A&t=311s
⬇️Private Tone Consulting from the Rig Dr. ⬇️
https://therigdr.com/collections/all/products/private-tone-consulting
🔽Buy our Pedals/Pedalboard Materials🔽
Zip Ties: https://www.therigdr.com/collections/all/products/zip-ties
Tie-down Mounts: https://www.therigdr.com/collections/all/products/tie-down-mounts
Velcro: https://www.therigdr.com/collections/all/products/super-lock-pedal-fastener
Pedalboard Patch Cables: https://www.therigdr.com/products/patch-cables
Instrument Cables: https://www.therigdr.com/products/guitar-cables
Pedalboards: https://www.vertexeffects.com/store#!/tab/pedalboards
VERTEX Pedals: https://vertexeffects.com/store
⬇ DIY BUFFER INTERFACE DIAGRAMS, TEMPLATES, & MATERIALS ⬇
Mono - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-mono
Mono w/Tuner Out - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-mono-tuner
Mono w/Splitter - https://www.vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-mono-splitter
Mono w/Audition Loop - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-mono-audition
4 Cable Method (FX Loop) - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-4cm-wet-dry
Wet/Dry - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-4cm-wet-dry
Stereo - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-stereo-tuner
🔻 //rig consulting//🔻
https://therigdr.com/collections/all/products/private-tone-consulting
🔈 //podcast//🔈
Apple: https://apple.co/36dSQzK
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2WGLku8
⬇ RECOMMENDED MATERIALS ⬇
*some urls below contain affiliate links*
//buffers//
Vertex DIY Buffers - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer
Mesa Boogie High-Wire (dual buffer) - https://bit.ly/2lZwS0s
TC Bonafide Buffer (x2 input + output) - https://amzn.to/2vrTSug
Truetone Buffer (x2 input + output) - https://amzn.to/2NLDA8l
//power supply//
CIOKS 7 - https://amzn.to/3d4qOty
CIOKS 8 - https://amzn.to/2zW5YOn
CIOKS 4 - https://amzn.to/33jWAOZ
Strymon Zuma - https://amzn.to/3dpZANe
Strymon Zuma R300 - https://amzn.to/2ZgLclt
Truetone CS6 - https://amzn.to/2wWLbII
Truetone CS7 - https://amzn.to/2x1Nf2k
Truetone CS12 - https://amzn.to/33rfLq3
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 3 - https://amzn.to/3asqK6r
IEC Plug Covers - https://bit.ly/34fpGl3
//dc power cables//
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (right angle) - https://bit.ly/2pGqXzI
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (straight) - https://bit.ly/36wd1sA
Bulk Power Cables (pre made) - https://amzn.to/3ev1q0t
//midi//
MIDI Plugs (right angle) - https://bit.ly/2oKHDFG
MIDI Plugs (straight) - https://bit.ly/32fNNLF
MIDI Cable (bulk) - https://amzn.to/2tPAHWQ
//velcro//
Vertex Super Lock - https://therigdr.com/collections/all/products/powergrip-6-20-ft
//cable management//
Zip Ties - https://www.therigdr.com/products/zip-ties
Tie Down Mounts - https://www.therigdr.com/products/tie-down-mounts
Tone Essentials Kit - https://www.therigdr.com/products/tone-essentials-kit
//pedalboard tools//
Soldering Iron - https://amzn.to/2TTdMI4
Solder (60/40) - https://amzn.to/2U7XhsD
Solder Dispenser - https://amzn.to/2GpgMpR
Octopus Arms - https://amzn.to/2V3O8OD
Wire Strippers (30-20 AWG) - https://amzn.to/2BBMI6n
Wire Strippers (20-10 AWG) - https://amzn.to/2EbhBR3
Wire Snips - https://amzn.to/2EazwqU
Vise - https://amzn.to/2E9eTLO
Heat Gun (embossing gun) - https://amzn.to/2BwGdlm
Label Maker - https://amzn.to/2BCBcHU
Label Maker Tape (black) - https://amzn.to/2Cd3CZe
Label Maker Tape (clear) - https://amzn.to/34piDD4
Deoxit D5 Contact Cleaner - https://amzn.to/2GEm4gu
Truetone Milliamp (mA) Reader - https://amzn.to/2F9v3VN
Tone Brush - https://amzn.to/2HIfze3
Upholstery Crow Bar - https://amzn.to/2HIOU0K
Multimeter - https://amzn.to/2YW9BdE
Goo Gone - https://amzn.to/31rGJeS
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