As someone who’s been wanting a G2/G3 for awhile this video may have pushed me over the edge to go quartermaster. A little more budget friendly and gets me into the gigrig environment. So many super handy functions, and gets me thinking how I can configure all the loops. Cheers Dan on keeping the love for gear alive!!
Would any of these switches work for amp channel switching? My foot switch is dual TRS. The Tip is for channel switching and the Ring is for effects loop both leds in parallel. It has a midi connection but I know nothing about that lol.
Hi Jonah, the QuarterMaster series is specifically for audio. Remote switching is programmable in G3/Atom so you could have your effect loop system as part of a preset 👍
Please correct me if I'm mistaken, my understanding is, if I'm chaining my pedals and going into a purely clean channel of an amp with no breakup, that I don't need to use my effects loop on the amplifier to isolate my time based pedals.
Your instructions for wiring up the QMX to connect to the FX loop sounds easy enough, but if I have my board near my vocal mic, I have to run a pair of long cables (send/return) back to my amp. Is the capacitance of a pair of long cables (even good ones) going to affect my tone?
All depends on the impedance of the send from the amp, if it has a low impedance you’ll be fine but it’s an issue for anyone using long leads from an amp fx send to any pedalboard. We may be working on a solution for this 🤗👍
#1 it's early morning here in Florida and I'm going to need a few more shots of espresso to follow the I/O path and concepts. #2 your entire production setup is looking and sounding completely top shelf on this Dan! Great lighting, great camera lensing, great composition and awesome audio. Plus your graphics and overlays are spot on sir! Well done!!! I just got a Two-Rock Bloomfield yesterday and was planning on checking out GigRig as I'm currently playing through a Kemper.
Quartermaster 8 has been on my board for almost 2 years now. I had already been doing much of what you mention, Dan, but the "2 pedals in 1 loop" is a great (and in hindsight simple and obvious) idea!
I’ve been using a 6 loop Quartermaster for about three years now and it still works as flawlessly as when it was brand new, even after many gigs & rehearsals,the build quality is stunning . The effect that a good loop switcher has , when paired with good clean power ( also available from Gig rig) really can’t be overstated, the enhanced fidelity you get from a clean signal chain is something I now just take for granted, thanks Dan & the team @ GigRig 👍🎸
I have three boards and all have a Quartermaster - QMX4 / 6 / 8. They’re absolutely bulletproof and the flip flop mode is awesome. I run several drives in flip flop and a lead boost in regular mode so I can stack it on top. I can’t imagine running pedals all in a line without a switcher ever again.
The amp preamp-send trick for loop 4 I’ve been using too, and after a couple of mid-show accidents I’ve put on an emergency switch cover so that I don’t mistakenly step on it
Mark here. Tell me if I'm correct. If you have a QMX-4 and a QMX-2 you wouldn't have to use a loop to use the 4-cable method for splitting effects between the front of the amp and the effects loop. Should work for the Wet/Dry, too. Gets you an extra loop and prevents you from bypassing the preamp by stepping on button 4.
Hi Dan, maybe this should be an email, but others may have this question too. I have a KingTone Duellist that I absolutely love! It boats being able to be separately controlled in separate channels/loops, but I can’t seem to make it work. Have you done this?
Hi Dan, the D&M Drive is similar, you need TRS to dual mono cables to make it work. There might be dip switches inside, but should absolutely be possible 👍
Had a qmx8 for a few years now. Utterly brilliant- completely revolutionised my playing technique as I could suddenly hear everything! Had to up my game regarding accuracy as it was like peeling a layer of audio wool off everything. Great for live but almost essential for recording. Wish I had bought one years ago. Worth every penny- thanks Dan and team. 🎉
If you are using a 2 in 1 pedal can you isolate the switches to two different loops. Like for the timeline can delay A be in a loop and delay b be in a separate loop? Thanks
How many loops can you have in flip flop mode? Examples tend to showcase only two loops from what I see. I have one on the way and I'm thinking I want to have three loops in flip flop mode since I don't plan to stack those three loops.
building two separate boards around quartermasters (8 & 10) and gigrig power has been the gear highlight of my year. such a fun process, and the results are spectacular!
OH MY GOD! I had no idea I could split my Quartermaster 6 in the effects loop! Dan thank you SO MUCH for this video! You made me jump out of my chair over to my pedalboard for some reconfiguration!
I use a QMX 10 in almost all the ways you covered Dan. I have a humdinger for wet / dry, 2 delays in a single loop, and I use flip-flop for a specific song where I have a clean flanged sound in the verses and an overdriven sound in the chorus. The only thing I'd missed was the master bypass feature. My only minor niggle is that, unlike G3, you can't easily switch pedal order e.g., stick a delay before an overdrive. Still, a brilliant piece of kit.
I love my Quartermaster (6-loops)! It helps to keep the signal clean and elongates the life of the pedal switches. It also helps to, along with mini pedals, to maximise space on my modest sized board. Of course I'd love a G3 Atom (or more) but my budget and other audio needs haven’t put me in a place financially where I can currently afford one, so the Quartermaster is a great affordable alternative.
I started with a QMX4. In no time at all, I graduated to a QMX6 and then to a QMX8 and now I have a QMX10 on the way. If that says anything, these are the greatest inventions since pedals and switchers and are in a league all their own. They are an absolute must for anyone that A) prefers non programmable switching on their board and B) is aching to achieve sonic bliss as the QMX line redefines the term “true bypass.” Switching is easier and quieter as I don’t have to touch the actual pedals and my tone has never been better. Oh the compliments I get and the confidence I have knowing that my tone will always be there. I use and recommend flip-flopping, fx looping and tuner/muting… The possibilities are endless and these are truly a dream come true y’all - Mega thanx, Dan and to all at GigRig, cheers 🥂🎉❤!!!
Is there a possibility to get this with stereo as an option? Either double mono jacks on each loop (or trs jacks)? I use 2 amps both wet to get stereo delay effects. Also, is there a possibility to get a qmx 10 ( or 12 if you'd ever make one) in the format of the G3 with 2 rows of buttons stacked instead of all in a long line? I would love to have one that takes up less width on the pedalboard.
I’m struggling to get the fx loop setup (as described) working - clearly doing something wrong - when I set it up with my jcm800 it sounds a million miles away 🤔
JCM800 fx loops can be funky. You may need to buffer the signal coming from the amps fx send. If you have a boss tuner or any other boss pedal, stick a battery in it, stick it on top of the amp, a short patch cable from the fx send of the amp into the boss pedal (make sure the boss pedal is turned off, we’re just using the buffer) then send that signal back to the loop return of the QMX, remember you must turn that end loop on to hear the preamp 👍🤓
@@TheGigRigDaniel really appreciate the response - it was driving me crazy - The gigrig is amazing , if I can get this fx loop sorted it’s at another level of game changer for me ❤️
I've been using an RV-5 to split to 2 amps, and haven't run into phase or ground issues (yet), and have been scratching my head trying to figure out how I can incorporate the QM into a D&M Drive, J-Drive, Carbon Copy, RV-5 setup. Not that I need to, I just want to!
I really want a QuarterMaster 4 to make some loops into my Fractal AxeFXIII Turbo for some old rack effects. All of them are stereo (L/R inputs and outputs). How would I handle this? L/R into TSR adapter into Q4 and back out the same way? Does it handle Stereo effects?
I run my wet/dry set-up a little differently. I use the chain of guitar-tuner-EQ-compressor-overdrive-octave, into the preamp of the dry amp. The effects loop out to the delay-reverb-chorus pedals, using the stereo chorus for the split. Dry side of the chorus back to the effects loop on the dry amp and the wet side to the "power amp in" of the wet amp. This way I only have to use 1 preamp section. I need to get a hum cancelling pedal for sure but it's a pretty simple set up. Any thoughts?
How can it be real true bypass if, when the "Master Bypass" mode is activated, it is splitting the signal???? I mean, in the example, the footswitch #1 is lettlng pass the signal to the amp and at the same time sending it to the tuner that has no jack in the return of that loop. So in order to do this it should have to split the signal... needing a buffer or a splitting system not explained in the manual. My main concern is how this can affect to the tone. Obviously, I do not own one, but I am thinkng about getting myself one.
Hi, the QMX is completely passive, but the HumDinger I have in the loop is active. If I use a send from loop1 for the tuner the signal doesn’t carry on past loop 1, it goes out on the ‘send’ to the tuner input 🤓🙏
? I love this idea Dan. But I I have a question that can change the way we practice AND record. Your knowledge is undeniably amazing. But would you send me a "hand shack" on an idea that would be more than epic? And I mean Epic!
Thanks Christopher, the one thing we’re not short on around here is ideas, literally folders full. It’s components, time and resources that get stretched. Still loads of fun though. Cheers mate, best of luck with it 🤓🙏
I couldn't imagine playing live without a switcher now. Have had a QM6 for years now on my smaller board and it is perfect - I use flip flop for a couple of different overdrives that I don't stack and then normal switching for boost & delays etc. on top. I love it - so simple and robust, never had an issue with it at any gig. I've learnt a few things I didn't know from this vid - so thanks Dan for making it and thanks to you and the whole Gigrig team for building a fantastic product! PS I used to use a Boss ES-8 switcher on my bigger board until it went wrong at a show (level on both outputs dropped - common issue!) and then bought a second-hand G2, built like a tank, never had any sort of issue with it. G3 coming someday!
I've been using Quartermaster for playing live for years now. Its been a game changer for me - no more tap dancing and accidentally turning on several pedals at once! So simple and also preserves the tone much better.
Dan is soooo inspiring!!! Its such a breath of fresh air to see videos without mic, even if it is and advert. mic brings "balance to the force" if you catch my drift. If I could change 1 thing about Dan, its the way he pumps up mics ego, but who would really want to change Dan? Not I. That's just my opinion, I totally respect anybody that disagrees. So there's no hate intended. Most(not all) of the time it seems like mic loves guitar and that's what matters! And my lord Dan, all those guitars in the room on TPS, Red sounds impossibly better than all of them. And I'm not a Tele guy. Keep up the good work dude!
Can you have the same pedal in more that one loop. I.E. you may want a gain pedal straight to a Reverb pedal and then the same Gain pedal into a Delay pedal (and maybe another Gain Amp into both the reverb and delay pedals).
Always nice to watch you Dan 👏🏻 It would be great if you could link two QMX or if you would offer QMX8.2 of some sort - essentially two QMX4 in one housing retaining width
@@TheGigRigDaniel Sorry I should’ve been a bit clearer. I meant in the video when the switch on the QMX for the overdrive is used you can hear the click coming through the amp. Is that because gain is being used?
Perfect timing, expanding my pedalboard and thinking I need something to get some stuff out of the way when not in use. Way back when I used two Boss PSM5’s one with all my delays in its loop the other with all my modulation pedals and I could bring them in and out. PSM’s we’re right next to each other so a nice wide foot could smash both at once to go from a big washy dreamy sound to rock mode. Thanks for the video lots of great ideas here for what I might need to do 👍
can I daisy chain 2 Quarter masters together a QMX10 and a QMX4 on one board? instead of losing a loop for the effects loop could I use the QMX10 infront of the amp and the QMX4 in the effects loop? Maybe go from the output of the QMX10 into the effect loops then from the effects loop to the input of the QMX4.
This is exactly what i'm looking for. When I try to explain to somebody dry and wet rigs, I tell them that the dry represents your superhero and its powers, and then the wet represents the kickass outfit that they get to wear with its unique abilities. Ty sir, you are a tower of awesomeness.
Another endorsement for the QM from me. I've had it around a year or so and it has made life easier in terms of switching when playing live. It has been reliable ( I gig most weeks)and it has also meant that my pedals stay in one place with no tension on the connection cables. The flip flop facility is also a boon , I use it for a compressor that is always on apart from when I use a fuzz. Keeps the signal path clearer too , I noticed an improvement the moment I rebuilt my board. Thanks for the video Dan.
I've been wanting to get the Quartermaster6 but then lockdown happened. I will get to it eventually. I love it how you kept it to the things needed. I see so many switching systems that add some trickery just for show. The QM does everything. Just wish the input and output were squeezed behind but I've made some loop boxes and I know how hard that is to do. Jacks are a lot bigger on the inside.
I'm so glad you made this video. The QuarterMaster deserves more attention. It has always been my plan to get one for my 'fantasy board' rather than a full-on G3. I only hope that plan can be put into action sooner rather than later.
My missus reckons that unless you come over to our place near the French Pyrenees (transfers,accommodation,food,visits etc inc) to rig up my gear that I can’t get one, because i’ll do it wrong and blow the main fuse for the village.
Hi Dan, Great video just wondering if the QuarterMaster has input and output buffers or do I need to run a buffered interface on my board when using the QuarterMaster? Regards
Thank You for doing this video Dan very helpful tips AND hearing the WET/DRY setup is something everyone should try it's like night and day .... Excellent Explanation #TheGigRig #QuarterMaster 👍🎸 #StayHappy #KeepPlaying
This video couldn’t have been more timely for me. I am building a pedalboard with a QMX 8 in series with a QMX 4. My major question was if there was a way to split the effects between the amp effects loop and the front of amp. It is possible and it was clearly explained and demonstrated. Also, didn’t know about the master bypass. Thanks Daniel. I’m a total fan (and customer)!
Loving that ancient Boss tuner, how cool? Am I right in thinking you can quickly switch the order of pedals going into each other with the Quartermaster? I mean if you have a boost and an OD next door to each other is there a one tap way to switcheroo them round?
Sounds great Mr Steinhardt! I love my G3, and was curious if it would be possible to use a QMX to add a few loops… with all these stereo pedals, loops can be in short supply really fast! Thanks Daniel and the Gigrig team for you awesome products!
Daniel, I can't tell you how much the versatility of the Quartermaster impresses me. Being a person on a very tight budget, the G3 is out of reach for me, but the Quartermaster has everything I need in my budget. I plan on ordering the QMX8 after Christmas. Thanks for the great video showing just how easy it is to use!
I still remember the added clarity and lowered noise floor I got the first time I plugged everything in to the quartermaster. I had an older Quartermaster, and later upgraded to a QMX. Brilliant things.
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As someone who’s been wanting a G2/G3 for awhile this video may have pushed me over the edge to go quartermaster. A little more budget friendly and gets me into the gigrig environment. So many super handy functions, and gets me thinking how I can configure all the loops. Cheers Dan on keeping the love for gear alive!!
Would any of these switches work for amp channel switching? My foot switch is dual TRS. The Tip is for channel switching and the Ring is for effects loop both leds in parallel. It has a midi connection but I know nothing about that lol.
Hi Jonah, the QuarterMaster series is specifically for audio. Remote switching is programmable in G3/Atom so you could have your effect loop system as part of a preset 👍
Had managed to miss the existence of Master Bypass... really handy!
Cheers Paddy, hope you’re awesome 🤩
Ugh! I just got the G2! Looking for the extension piece. NOW I've got the G3 to worry about? Sigh...
Please correct me if I'm mistaken, my understanding is, if I'm chaining my pedals and going into a purely clean channel of an amp with no breakup, that I don't need to use my effects loop on the amplifier to isolate my time based pedals.
Yes, exactly 👍
#FlipFlopMode That sounds like something only #MickTPS could come up with. HaHa
What about stereo pedals in a loop.Can you feed to two amps?
Your instructions for wiring up the QMX to connect to the FX loop sounds easy enough, but if I have my board near my vocal mic, I have to run a pair of long cables (send/return) back to my amp. Is the capacitance of a pair of long cables (even good ones) going to affect my tone?
All depends on the impedance of the send from the amp, if it has a low impedance you’ll be fine but it’s an issue for anyone using long leads from an amp fx send to any pedalboard. We may be working on a solution for this 🤗👍
@@TheGigRigDaniel Ah... I had a feeling the master had something up his sleeve! :) Something like a reverse Remote Loopy?
#1 it's early morning here in Florida and I'm going to need a few more shots of espresso to follow the I/O path and concepts. #2 your entire production setup is looking and sounding completely top shelf on this Dan! Great lighting, great camera lensing, great composition and awesome audio. Plus your graphics and overlays are spot on sir! Well done!!! I just got a Two-Rock Bloomfield yesterday and was planning on checking out GigRig as I'm currently playing through a Kemper.
Thanks so much Robert, love the Bloomfield Drive, epic sounding thing
Quartermaster 8 has been on my board for almost 2 years now. I had already been doing much of what you mention, Dan, but the "2 pedals in 1 loop" is a great (and in hindsight simple and obvious) idea!
I’ve been using a 6 loop Quartermaster for about three years now and it still works as flawlessly as when it was brand new, even after many gigs & rehearsals,the build quality is stunning . The effect that a good loop switcher has , when paired with good clean power ( also available from Gig rig) really can’t be overstated, the enhanced fidelity you get from a clean signal chain is something I now just take for granted, thanks Dan & the team @ GigRig 👍🎸
Thanks so much John 🙏
I couldn't agree more. I use a Quartermaster 10 in the same way.
Just bought my first TheGigRig item! Snagged a QuarterMaster QMX -4, can't wait to hook it up to my pedalboard. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Awesome stuff, thanks so much 🤓🙏
I have three boards and all have a Quartermaster - QMX4 / 6 / 8. They’re absolutely bulletproof and the flip flop mode is awesome. I run several drives in flip flop and a lead boost in regular mode so I can stack it on top. I can’t imagine running pedals all in a line without a switcher ever again.
The amp preamp-send trick for loop 4 I’ve been using too, and after a couple of mid-show accidents I’ve put on an emergency switch cover so that I don’t mistakenly step on it
A pair of smaller QMs works well for the loop vs front end too
Mark here. Tell me if I'm correct. If you have a QMX-4 and a QMX-2 you wouldn't have to use a loop to use the 4-cable method for splitting effects between the front of the amp and the effects loop. Should work for the Wet/Dry, too.
Gets you an extra loop and prevents you from bypassing the preamp by stepping on button 4.
Exactly right 👍
Hi Dan, maybe this should be an email, but others may have this question too. I have a KingTone Duellist that I absolutely love! It boats being able to be separately controlled in separate channels/loops, but I can’t seem to make it work. Have you done this?
Hi Dan, the D&M Drive is similar, you need TRS to dual mono cables to make it work. There might be dip switches inside, but should absolutely be possible 👍
Had a qmx8 for a few years now. Utterly brilliant- completely revolutionised my playing technique as I could suddenly hear everything! Had to up my game regarding accuracy as it was like peeling a layer of audio wool off everything. Great for live but almost essential for recording. Wish I had bought one years ago. Worth every penny- thanks Dan and team. 🎉
Thanks Mike 🙏
Thank you Dan for explaining the basics and definitions (i.e. wet/dry) as well ! always learning from you !
Hello Dan, I'm very interested in having a conversation with you on email about your products. Is that possible?
Hi Obedi, best way to get in touch is through support@thegigrig.com snd either myself or one of my team will get you sorted ✅
I'm assuming you run multiple fx through each patch?
You can do, or single, depends on how you’re wanting to use it
Would it work to put an ACS1 in place of the humdinger as shown in 10:07 for the wet/dry setup?
Absolutely i
If you are using a 2 in 1 pedal can you isolate the switches to two different loops. Like for the timeline can delay A be in a loop and delay b be in a separate loop? Thanks
Hi Alex, only if the pedal has the ability to split the effects.
How many loops can you have in flip flop mode? Examples tend to showcase only two loops from what I see. I have one on the way and I'm thinking I want to have three loops in flip flop mode since I don't plan to stack those three loops.
You can have all of the in flip flop if you like 👍
building two separate boards around quartermasters (8 & 10) and gigrig power has been the gear highlight of my year. such a fun process, and the results are spectacular!
Ah mate, that’s awesome, thanks so much 🤗🙏
I’m curious about the master bypass function. Does the quartermaster save this or do you need to repeat this function each time you use your board?
Every time you power up, but it’s so easy. Thanks John 🤓🙏
OH MY GOD! I had no idea I could split my Quartermaster 6 in the effects loop! Dan thank you SO MUCH for this video! You made me jump out of my chair over to my pedalboard for some reconfiguration!
My pleasure mate 🤓🙏
I use a QMX 10 in almost all the ways you covered Dan. I have a humdinger for wet / dry, 2 delays in a single loop, and I use flip-flop for a specific song where I have a clean flanged sound in the verses and an overdriven sound in the chorus. The only thing I'd missed was the master bypass feature. My only minor niggle is that, unlike G3, you can't easily switch pedal order e.g., stick a delay before an overdrive. Still, a brilliant piece of kit.
‘WDW rigs have become really popular…who knows why?? ;)’
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Great switcher.. I would like to buy the quartermaster-10.I wonder how to get one in Canada?
Hi Julie, we ship to Canada from our uk store shop.thegigrig.com 🙏
Can flip flop mode turn off multiple loops when a single loop is switched on?
Hi Jason, Flip Flop operates separately to the normal loops. Cheers 🤓🙏
“In recent years, wet/dry rigs have become really popular. Who knows why.”
I bet you and Mick do. LOL
I love my Quartermaster (6-loops)! It helps to keep the signal clean and elongates the life of the pedal switches. It also helps to, along with mini pedals, to maximise space on my modest sized board. Of course I'd love a G3 Atom (or more) but my budget and other audio needs haven’t put me in a place financially where I can currently afford one, so the Quartermaster is a great affordable alternative.
Cheers mate 🙏
I started with a QMX4. In no time at all, I graduated to a QMX6 and then to a QMX8 and now I have a QMX10 on the way. If that says anything, these are the greatest inventions since pedals and switchers and are in a league all their own. They are an absolute must for anyone that A) prefers non programmable switching on their board and B) is aching to achieve sonic bliss as the QMX line redefines the term “true bypass.” Switching is easier and quieter as I don’t have to touch the actual pedals and my tone has never been better. Oh the compliments I get and the confidence I have knowing that my tone will always be there. I use and recommend flip-flopping, fx looping and tuner/muting… The possibilities are endless and these are truly a dream come true y’all - Mega thanx, Dan and to all at GigRig, cheers 🥂🎉❤!!!
Dan here, that’s awesome Craig, thank you SO much, really appreciate it 🙏
You should put this onto the product page as well :)
Will do, thank you 🙏
Is there a possibility to get this with stereo as an option? Either double mono jacks on each loop (or trs jacks)? I use 2 amps both wet to get stereo delay effects. Also, is there a possibility to get a qmx 10 ( or 12 if you'd ever make one) in the format of the G3 with 2 rows of buttons stacked instead of all in a long line? I would love to have one that takes up less width on the pedalboard.
is it possible to switch channel of the amp with the quartermaster?
Hi! No, the QMX series is audio switching only 🤓🙏
I’m struggling to get the fx loop setup (as described) working - clearly doing something wrong - when I set it up with my jcm800 it sounds a million miles away 🤔
JCM800 fx loops can be funky. You may need to buffer the signal coming from the amps fx send. If you have a boss tuner or any other boss pedal, stick a battery in it, stick it on top of the amp, a short patch cable from the fx send of the amp into the boss pedal (make sure the boss pedal is turned off, we’re just using the buffer) then send that signal back to the loop return of the QMX, remember you must turn that end loop on to hear the preamp 👍🤓
@@TheGigRigDaniel really appreciate the response - it was driving me crazy - The gigrig is amazing , if I can get this fx loop sorted it’s at another level of game changer for me ❤️
I've been using an RV-5 to split to 2 amps, and haven't run into phase or ground issues (yet), and have been scratching my head trying to figure out how I can incorporate the QM into a D&M Drive, J-Drive, Carbon Copy, RV-5 setup.
Not that I need to, I just want to!
Wtf never knew about master bypass! Very Handy !
Cheers Billy 🙏
I really want a QuarterMaster 4 to make some loops into my Fractal AxeFXIII Turbo for some old rack effects. All of them are stereo (L/R inputs and outputs). How would I handle this? L/R into TSR adapter into Q4 and back out the same way? Does it handle Stereo effects?
Hi Steve, if you can wait a couple of months I’ve got something that might be perfect 👍
@@TheGigRigDaniel Of course I can…
I run my wet/dry set-up a little differently. I use the chain of guitar-tuner-EQ-compressor-overdrive-octave, into the preamp of the dry amp. The effects loop out to the delay-reverb-chorus pedals, using the stereo chorus for the split. Dry side of the chorus back to the effects loop on the dry amp and the wet side to the "power amp in" of the wet amp. This way I only have to use 1 preamp section. I need to get a hum cancelling pedal for sure but it's a pretty simple set up. Any thoughts?
How can it be real true bypass if, when the "Master Bypass" mode is activated, it is splitting the signal???? I mean, in the example, the footswitch #1 is lettlng pass the signal to the amp and at the same time sending it to the tuner that has no jack in the return of that loop. So in order to do this it should have to split the signal... needing a buffer or a splitting system not explained in the manual. My main concern is how this can affect to the tone. Obviously, I do not own one, but I am thinkng about getting myself one.
Hi, the QMX is completely passive, but the HumDinger I have in the loop is active. If I use a send from loop1 for the tuner the signal doesn’t carry on past loop 1, it goes out on the ‘send’ to the tuner input 🤓🙏
@@TheGigRigDaniel Ok! Thanks!!
? I love this idea Dan. But I I have a question that can change the way we practice AND record. Your knowledge is undeniably amazing. But would you send me a "hand shack" on an idea that would be more than epic? And I mean Epic!
Thanks Christopher, the one thing we’re not short on around here is ideas, literally folders full. It’s components, time and resources that get stretched. Still loads of fun though. Cheers mate, best of luck with it 🤓🙏
@@TheGigRigDaniel awesome. I love to hear that. Because mine is more of a looping and playing with 2 amps kind of thing.
I couldn't imagine playing live without a switcher now. Have had a QM6 for years now on my smaller board and it is perfect - I use flip flop for a couple of different overdrives that I don't stack and then normal switching for boost & delays etc. on top. I love it - so simple and robust, never had an issue with it at any gig. I've learnt a few things I didn't know from this vid - so thanks Dan for making it and thanks to you and the whole Gigrig team for building a fantastic product!
PS I used to use a Boss ES-8 switcher on my bigger board until it went wrong at a show (level on both outputs dropped - common issue!) and then bought a second-hand G2, built like a tank, never had any sort of issue with it. G3 coming someday!
Thanks so much Matt 🙏
Hi, is it possible to change loop order with the QMX?
Hi 👋 not with the QMX but yes with G3 👍
I bought qmx4 and qmx6 few days before and here's Dan with tutorial. Tap dancing days are over.
I've been using Quartermaster for playing live for years now. Its been a game changer for me - no more tap dancing and accidentally turning on several pedals at once! So simple and also preserves the tone much better.
Cheers Paul 🤗🙏
Dan is soooo inspiring!!! Its such a breath of fresh air to see videos without mic, even if it is and advert. mic brings "balance to the force" if you catch my drift. If I could change 1 thing about Dan, its the way he pumps up mics ego, but who would really want to change Dan? Not I. That's just my opinion, I totally respect anybody that disagrees. So there's no hate intended. Most(not all) of the time it seems like mic loves guitar and that's what matters! And my lord Dan, all those guitars in the room on TPS, Red sounds impossibly better than all of them. And I'm not a Tele guy. Keep up the good work dude!
PLEASE add MIDI to the QM’s! Not to send changes, but to receive them. :)
Can you have the same pedal in more that one loop. I.E. you may want a gain pedal straight to a Reverb pedal and then the same Gain pedal into a Delay pedal (and maybe another Gain Amp into both the reverb and delay pedals).
Always nice to watch you Dan 👏🏻
It would be great if you could link two QMX or if you would offer QMX8.2 of some sort - essentially two QMX4 in one housing retaining width
What is the two layer pedal board you are using?
Hi Rhys, the main board in this is a simple Pedaltrain, but one of the shots shows a Schmidt Array board 👍
I notice when switching the overdrive there is a clicking sound. Is it normal for a sound to come through the amp when switching overdrives
Depends on how much gain there is, QMX actually makes this much quieter
@@TheGigRigDaniel Sorry I should’ve been a bit clearer. I meant in the video when the switch on the QMX for the overdrive is used you can hear the click coming through the amp. Is that because gain is being used?
Perfect timing, expanding my pedalboard and thinking I need something to get some stuff out of the way when not in use. Way back when I used two Boss PSM5’s one with all my delays in its loop the other with all my modulation pedals and I could bring them in and out. PSM’s we’re right next to each other so a nice wide foot could smash both at once to go from a big washy dreamy sound to rock mode. Thanks for the video lots of great ideas here for what I might need to do 👍
You’re most welcome Kevin, thanks for watching 🙏
Might be a stupid question but can you use this as an fx loop for my pedals into an amp simulator in Logic Pro?
Sure thing 🤓👍
Thanks Dan!
Boy I'd love to try one of these. Way too expensive though. I like how it's made with good components I won't need to worry about down the line
can I daisy chain 2 Quarter masters together a QMX10 and a QMX4 on one board? instead of losing a loop for the effects loop could I use the QMX10 infront of the amp and the QMX4 in the effects loop? Maybe go from the output of the QMX10 into the effect loops then from the effects loop to the input of the QMX4.
This is a great way to do it 🤓🙏
True by-pass loop switcher and proper power are game changers and The GIGRIG products and service are the best. Thanks Dan!
Thank you mate 🙏
This is exactly what i'm looking for.
When I try to explain to somebody dry and wet rigs, I tell them that the dry represents your superhero and its powers, and then the wet represents the kickass outfit that they get to wear with its unique abilities. Ty sir, you are a tower of awesomeness.
I agree about getting things out of the signal path. Guitar - Strymon Flint - amp. That's it.
Another endorsement for the QM from me. I've had it around a year or so and it has made life easier in terms of switching when playing live. It has been reliable ( I gig most weeks)and it has also meant that my pedals stay in one place with no tension on the connection cables. The flip flop facility is also a boon , I use it for a compressor that is always on apart from when I use a fuzz. Keeps the signal path clearer too , I noticed an improvement the moment I rebuilt my board. Thanks for the video Dan.
Thank you, really appreciate it 🙏
Handy info for this future QM owner.
That B15 looks like it’s seen a gig or two. ☺️
When the dry amp is just a bit more dirty than the wet in a wet/dry setup it's absolute magic and sounds better than studio delay
Very tempting. I'd love to set up something semi-permanent board.
Love my QMX-10! I've been using it for years. The Gig Rig support has been great as well.
I use a TC Electronics G-System.
I've been wanting to get the Quartermaster6 but then lockdown happened. I will get to it eventually. I love it how you kept it to the things needed. I see so many switching systems that add some trickery just for show. The QM does everything. Just wish the input and output were squeezed behind but I've made some loop boxes and I know how hard that is to do. Jacks are a lot bigger on the inside.
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Quartermaster is on my list for upgrades! Great video sir. Also the home studio looks like it has had an upgrade 😂
I'm so glad you made this video. The QuarterMaster deserves more attention. It has always been my plan to get one for my 'fantasy board' rather than a full-on G3. I only hope that plan can be put into action sooner rather than later.
You really have thought of everything Dan, you never cease to amaze me, hats off to you.
Cheers mate
My missus reckons that unless you come over to our place near the French Pyrenees (transfers,accommodation,food,visits etc inc) to rig up my gear that I can’t get one, because i’ll do it wrong and blow the main fuse for the village.
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Just bought a QMX4 and can't wait to redo my board to incorporate it! Only issue is I need a bigger board...shame!
Thanks Matthew 🙏
Love my QMX4. Tuner, Dejavibe, TS9 and Pantheon in loops, Octafuzz and Wah in front.
Thanks so much Ronny 🙏
Hi Dan, Great video just wondering if the QuarterMaster has input and output buffers or do I need to run a buffered interface on my board when using the QuarterMaster? Regards
Hi Michael, no, there are no issues inbuilt buffers in the QMX. Cheers mate 🙏
Brilliant Dan, so well explained ,I have one of these, so can set it up with your suggestions now .....cheers Dan ,
My pleasure Colin, thank you 🤓🙏
Very informative and useful video Dan! Thanks!
Wow - my pedalboard made the montage! 😊
Nice. Loved it. Thanks, Dan!!!
Thank You for doing this video Dan very helpful tips AND hearing the WET/DRY setup is something everyone should try it's like night and day .... Excellent Explanation #TheGigRig #QuarterMaster 👍🎸 #StayHappy #KeepPlaying
You’re most welcome 🙏
This is great, just what I need as I just got my quartermaster recently and I'm going to hook it up this week finally :)
Thanks mate, enjoy! 🤓🙏
Hey ive got one of these 😊
Thanks so much 🤓🙏
This video couldn’t have been more timely for me. I am building a pedalboard with a QMX 8 in series with a QMX 4. My major question was if there was a way to split the effects between the amp effects loop and the front of amp.
It is possible and it was clearly explained and demonstrated. Also, didn’t know about the master bypass. Thanks Daniel. I’m a total fan (and customer)!
Thanks so much David 🤗🙏
Loving that ancient Boss tuner, how cool? Am I right in thinking you can quickly switch the order of pedals going into each other with the Quartermaster? I mean if you have a boost and an OD next door to each other is there a one tap way to switcheroo them round?
Hi John, to swap order of loops you’re looking at more involved units like G3/Atom. The QMX uses gold contact relays in series so the order is set 👍
Got one. Get one.
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No hum, no noise, no daisy muck, very clever.
Mine just arrived , looking forward to another board build 🤟🏽
Have fun! Thanks so much 🙏
Love this. Slightly off topic, curious as to what glass you’re running in that lazy J 👀
6L6’s.. I love it!
Sounds great Mr Steinhardt!
I love my G3, and was curious if it would be possible to use a QMX to add a few loops… with all these stereo pedals, loops can be in short supply really fast! Thanks Daniel and the Gigrig team for you awesome products!
Cheers Ran 🙏
Daniel, I can't tell you how much the versatility of the Quartermaster impresses me. Being a person on a very tight budget, the G3 is out of reach for me, but the Quartermaster has everything I need in my budget. I plan on ordering the QMX8 after Christmas. Thanks for the great video showing just how easy it is to use!
Cheers mate, really appreciate it
Hey Dan are the quartermasters capable of taking stereo inputs?
Hi Bryson. QMX is mono 👍
You're the best Dan!
Ah, bless you mate, hope you’re awesome 🤗🙏
My wife surprised me with a QMX 8 a few years back and I can’t imagine my rig without it.
Awesome 🤩 thanks Ryan and thanks to your wife 🤗🙏
You always have the best tone!!! What amp did you use for this demo? It sounds superb!!!
Cheers Charles. Details with links in the description. I used a Hamstead RT60 and a LazyJ J20 🙏
The Quarter Master is a really good invention. Love mine since years. Greetz ✌🏼
Thanks so much 🤗🙏
Thanks for this video Daniel. Your service is excellent and I will be a client for life.
Ah, cheers mate 🙏
I still remember the added clarity and lowered noise floor I got the first time I plugged everything in to the quartermaster. I had an older Quartermaster, and later upgraded to a QMX. Brilliant things.
Thanks so much Del, hope you’re doing awesome 🤗🙏
Do any of these switchers allow you to change the order of pedals on the fly?
G3/Atom 🙏