RJM Rack Gizmo Programmable audio loop and function switcher 2010s - Silver

RJM Rack Gizmo Programmable audio loop and function switcher 2010s - Silver

The Rack Gizmo has been designed to give you total control of your amplifier, effects devices, effects pedals or other electronic equipment from a single MIDI footswitch.

The Rack Gizmo provides eight audio loops, eight function switches and a professional quality audio buffer, all in a compact, single rack space design. Using the Rack Gizmo, you can control virtually any amplifier or effects unit – more than with any other MIDI-based switching controller. A wide range of custom cables is available to connect the Rack Gizmo to the vast majority of the amplifiers on the market, and we are continually developing new cables to support additional amplifiers and equipment.

Because the audio loops contain no active circuitry, the Rack Gizmo can work with any effects device regardless of signal level. Your Rack Gizmo has four mono loops and four stereo capable loops (unless yours was ordered with the 8 stereo loop option). The stereo capable loops can switch either mono unbalanced, stereo unbalanced or mono balanced signals using ¼” TRS jacks.

Feautres:

• Eight audio loops for effect switching (four grouped in series, four independent)

• Eight function switches for amplifier control (channels, reverb, effects loops, etc.)

• Stereo or balanced capability on the last four loops (or on all loops, depending on the model purchased)

• A high-quality audio buffer that can bypassed or patched elsewhere in the audio path

• Click Stopper™ technology that reduces the click noise associated with relay-based switchers

• Works with all MIDI footswitches

• Responds to Program Change and Continuous Controller messages

• Easy programmability via front panel buttons and LEDs

• Up to 256 programs can be saved in memory

• High-quality relays for optimal sonic performance, compatibility and reliability

• Supports both latching and momentary switching modes

• Electrically isolated jacks prevent ground loops and allow safe control of multiple amplifiers

• Provides phantom power to compatible MIDI devices when used with 7-pin MIDI cable

Why would I choose a Rack Gizmo over an Effect Gizmo (or vice versa)?

The Effect Gizmo has 12 audio loops, the last 4 of which can be used instead as function switches to control channel switching on an amp that has 1/4-inch switching jacks.

The Rack Gizmo has 8 audio loops and 8 function switches. The function switches can not be used for audio switching, and are present as 8 pin connectors.

The main deciding factor between the two units is the number of buttons there is on your amp's footswitch. If you have an amp that has no footswitchable features, or one with a simple one, two or three button footswitch with a 1/4 footswitch jack (or jacks), the Effect Gizmo is a better choice. The Effect Gizmo will control your amp and still have 8 or more audio loops free for audio switching. (Please note that some amps like the Fender Supersonic use a 1/4-inch footswitch jack but will not work with the Effect Gizmo. Please contact us if you have any doubts about your amp).

If your amp has a complex footswitch with multiple buttons and/or a proprietary footswitch jack, the Rack Gizmo is a better choice. The Rack Gizmo can control up to 8 footswitchable functions and still have 8 audio loops available for switching effects, We offer interface cables for a variety of amps that will adapt the 8-pin connector on the Rack Gizmo to the amp's proprietary connector. Please check out the "Supported Amps" section on the Rack Gizmo page of our website to see if your amp is supported.