Rocktron PatchMate Loop 8 Floor Pedal MIDI Switcher

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Get 8 loops to do with what you please. You can use them as effects loops, for channel switching, guitar routing, and more.

With the incredible popularity of the recently released PatchMate Loop 8, Rocktron expands the controller universe by adding a Floor version. You are going to love this product.

The PatchMate Loop 8 Floor provides 8 discrete Loops all with True Bypass, buffered and non buffered signal paths, 128 programmable presets with Real time control using the 9 high quality metal foot switches.

The eight loops may be configured for multiple purposes including Channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and more. Add preset programmability along with pedal True Bypass to any standard pedal board with ease. The PatchMate Loop 8 Floor is easy to set up and program with real time user controls. Program the unit from the top panel using the switches. Recall the first 8 user presets using the 8 onboard footswitches or access a total of 128 presets using external MIDI program changes. External MIDI Continuous Controllers add the ability to trigger loops externally.

The PatchMate Loop 8 Floor supports intelligent latching and momentary switch sensing, which allows the user to use any MIDI Continuous Controller number without any other programming effort.

The PatchMate Loop 8 Floor has buffered Active and Passive inputs, with Passive/Active and Active outputs on the back. It may also be set to any MIDI channel and is programmable from the top panel as well as configured for use on any of 16 banks of controllers via the top panel switches.

MIDI In/Out/Thru is also provided making it the read more ideal addition to any floor setup that can benefit from the flexibility attained with Programmable Presets, 8 Loops with True Bypass, Real Time and External Loop Control capabilities.

Additionally, using Rocktron's Smart Controller Technology, the PatchMate Loop 8 Floor can also be used for momentary amplifier switching.

For further expansion Rocktron recommends combining the PatchMate Loop 8 Floor with any Rocktron MIDI controller, including the MIDI XChange, MIDI Mate, All Access and All Access LTD.
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- Active Input Impedance: 1.5 mOhms
- Active Output Impedeance: 150 Ohms
- Input Jacks: 1/4 in. mono
- Send Jacks: 1/4 in. mono
- Return Jacks: 1/4 in. mono
- Output Jacks: 1/4 in. mono
- Power requirements: 9V AC 3.4amps 4 pin DIN connector
- Dimensions: 1 rack space, 19" wide, 1 3/4" tall, 6.5" deep
- MIDI In/Thru/Out: 7 pin DIN, (standard 5 pin cable plugs in without phantom power feature), Thru/Out 5 pin DIN
- Phantom power: Provided on MIDI IN jack pins 6 and 7 - 9V AC 2amps
- Presets: 128
- MIDI program change: 0-127
- Midi control: Change commands in groups of 8 with 16 banks 0-7, 8-15, 16-23; 120-127
- Relays: Gas filled, contacts gold-plated

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-388-4447

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted February 4, 2016 by Attilio DiFiore in West Jordan, UT

"Patchmate 8 floor pedal"

Overall: 1.5 out of 5 stars
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I expected the unit to provide midi out and to be set up so that when you hit a single programmed patch it would automatically recognize the programmed pedals on that patch. Rocktron made it so you need to hit a switch first with your foot, before hitting the program you want, which defeats the purpose of single program recall. Oh and in the manual it says "instant recall", there is no instant recall if I have to hit 2 patch buttons to get the program recalled. Rocktron supplied support regarding this issue and gave me instructions on how to place the unit in recall mode only, the problem with this mode is that when you recall one of the programs by hitting the switch with your foot, all the lights on the unit light up that represent loops that are turned on, so in effect, you can't tell what program patch you just turned on. Obviously the guy that designed this has not played live before, so it is useless to me as a live pedal management system. The no midi out makes it impossible to control channels switchers and other midi controlled units as well.

Musical Background:

30+ years, guitar/bass, professionally

Musical Style:

Rock/alternative rock
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