Is there any way to reset it, (I've totally changed the way I am using it & would like to clear all of the patches & start again from scratch? Is there any chance of a full user manual as I can only find a quick star guide on your website? & Is there any way to switch off the MIDI program changes when I change Patch as they are making 'rogue' patch changes to other connected MIDI devices & interfering with MIDI Through data & corrupting patch changes on other units, (wrong patch being selected? - Also, a MIDI Implementation page would be really useful to know which MIDI Patch Change commands will change which patch on the 8EZ! Thanks
If I'd want 8 loops, but being able to change Midi settings on 3 or 4 pedals, what additional Disaster Area device would you recommend? If it's that small Midi device that was used in this video too, would it be possible to see which preset is active on the DPC8 by looking at the screen on that midi one (DMC?)? Additionally, is it possible to change the order of loops in each preset on this DPC? Thanks!
Is there a way to engage non-midi pedals in a loop and send midi messages to one or more midi pedals simultaneously? For example, if I want to engage another overdrive and change the preset on my delay and reverb pedals, can I do that at the same time or do those actions have to be performed separately?
The MIDI and loop settings are all recalled when you load a preset. If you've got MIDI mode enabled, use it to select presets on your device(s) and then go to the blue/green manual mode and turn on your loops. Save that preset. When you load that preset the next time, the DPC will recall your loops and MIDI settings all in one go.
Hi, is it possible to see finishes available for this model? I saw some of the colors on your website under color options but not all of them, I’m interested in “black rainbow”, thanks!
I am currently using the Fractal Axe FX 3 with an FC-12 controller. The FX-3 has MIDI in, out, and through. The FC-12 does not have any 5 or 7 pin MIDI ports, but all MIDI is configured inside the Axe FX 3 anyway, so it's not an issue: I can trigger external devices and amplifiers simply by going MIDI out from the Axe FX and to the MIDI inputs on my Diezel, Egnater MICA, etc. So, here's the question: I need to run an effects loop switcher as a slave via the MIDI out on the Fractal. Will the DPC 8EZ both save PC settings and also pass-through MIDI PC info downstream? Example: Guitar running through racked pedals all looped in via the DPC, and then audio into the Fractal, with MIDI out from the Axe-3 (as programmed and triggered via the Fractal FC-12) going to the DPC via Axe FX MIDI out. As such, will the MIDI out from the DPC then send the PC info as a passthrough to other MIDI rack gear downstream, to MIDI capable amplifiers, etc.? Thanks--DC
The DPC-8EZ passes any MIDI data it receives through, and will merge its own messages into that stream. So yes this should work great. Need anything else? Please feel free to email through the site!
Is there a video that demonstrates how to change the location of the insert? In the manual online, it talks about the lights in green and blue for A-D. I am not sure if this means the insert point is before or after the light that is lit. Many thanks.
The insert can be any position from 1-8 out of the 9 total loops. Normally it's in position 5, so the first green light. Just start counting at the first pair of loop jacks and follow that along. Thanks!
8 loops, MIDI and presets in an ultra-compact package? Yes please! I'm a total MIDI newbie, so just to make sure: Will this be able to control preset selection on an Eventide H9 without any issues?
Yes, you tap the left-most button to control loops 5-8. The idea is that you set up presets that change all of your loops at once - otherwise it's just faster to tap-dance. Same goes for any other loop switcher, the real time saver is preset loop combinations.
Very nice. I am looking for a device to switch between about 8 guitar overdrive pedals....for Studio use only. MIDI not needed. Is this overkill for my recording studio use? If it is, what would you guys recommend? Thanks in advance... Phil NYC / Jersey Shore Area
Anything is overkill compared to using your foot to switch them! But at the end of the day it's about what's convenient for you. This unit takes up less space than most 8-loop switchers and has a very simple user interface, so it would probably work great for your application.
Hi folks i follow your aweqome work for a while now ; i have a bigsky and a timeline i d like to easily switch banks also get access to looper AND clock the tempo of the pedal easily any advices of which of your product will help me the most
Could you please show how to move the Insert Loop? I'm really curious if you can literally move it, or you would have to use one of the existing eight loops and always keep it on. Thanks!
So do this mean you could choose how many of the available 8 loops you 'd like say for in front of the amp and in the fx loop? It Doesn't have to be just 4 in front and 3 in fx loop for instance.
Hiya Matthew, I have the DMC3XL-gen3/DPC-8EZ gen3 setup you show in this video, I want to use the second mlutijack (in the 8EZ) to send tap info to my Source Audio pedal chain (they pass on info from one pedal to the next if you have more than one) and/or a dead-end device, my T Rex Replica delay or Line6 M5. I'd need a TRS-to-TRS or a TRS-to-5 pin. What are the appropriate cables, if sold by DA? Thanks.
Question. I'm looking for a foot switch to control 3 pedals (for now) my BIAS Distortion Pro, BIAS Delay Pro, and BIAS modulation Pro from Positive Grid. Each pedal has 20 builtin presets, with three preset selector buttons. I'm looking for a pedal that will let me create combinations of the presets for all three pedals. Will your product work? Or is there another product that would work as a main controller for the pedals? Thank you.
Pretty much any of our MIDI controller pedals can do the job. You'd use their "device modes" to select the preset on each pedal you want, then save that combination to a preset / scene on the controller. Even something as simple as the DMC.micro would be a great fit. Feel free to email through the site if you have any more tech questions, happy to help!
I need a video to set up a dpc-3xl gen3 with a dmc-8ez gen3, a chain of pedals and a Timeline and a Bigsky with midi, please .... or some part of it !!!
Hi! Can the DPC-8EZ Gen3 control the DMC.micro via their multijacks? If I have my Zoom pedal connected to the micro, save presets on the micro but then make overall bigger presets on 8EZ?
Can I use this switcher to act as a favorite switch for the smaller strymon pedals? I have a flint and an el capistan both of which I use two sounds on. Thanks!
Hi there - no, the DPC-8EZ is not compatible with the favourite switches on those pedals. You can connect a micro.clock to the 8EZ Gen3 and use it to control the favourite switch inputs though!
Is it possible to use the DMC 4 to bank up the DPC? I saw when you used it with the DMC it just scrolled through the different presets. So then the DMC wouldn't just scroll through the presets, it would scroll through the banks
Matthew Farrow sweet! So the preset mode on the DMC 4 will just scroll through the presets? Is it not possible to use the preset mode on the DMC to scroll through the banks of the DPC?
Are you able to assign/ select any order of the looped pedals in any order, like say loop 3 is a fuzz and loop 1 is a Univibe, can you basically set it up to go before, or after the fuzz?
Disaster Area Designs Understood. Wasn't necessarily a necessity but everything else I've read up on your product pretty much has me sold on buying one soon as I have the cash in the next month. Thank you.
Hello! I need help. When I want to press any switch, it activates when I take my foot off, not when I press it. I don't like this, it's very strange and I can't find a way to change it. If you could help me, it would be wonderful.
The switches fire on the release because they also have "hold" functions. I'm afraid it's not possible to have them fire on the press without removing all of the hold functions and making the controller less powerful.
You'll still have 4 usable loops. The normal location for the insert (between 4 and 5) will become a normal loop. 3 will be the insert, "4" will now be loop 3, "insert" will be loop 4, and so on. If you do move the insert it's really helpful to swap the jacks over so you can visually identify it later!
Hey, I'm having issues with the Automatic Noise Reduction feature. When I hold the Bank button on power up it simply doesn't turn the unit on. Is there a reset I need to do?
No, but try this - power on, /wait until the LEDs flash/ then hold the button. If you hold it right at boot then the controller thinks its time for a firmware update.
Hi there, I have a Gen 2 and it says in the manual I can save a preset to the Bypass State, but it doesn't say how. Can you explain how to Store a preset to the Bypass State please?
I noticed you guys don't make any switchers that accommodate stereo fx. Is this something you are working on? And why only 2 midi channels are able to be controlled on this model? 3 midi channels would be perfect for those of us with the timeline, mobius, and big sky. I do like where you guys are going with your products though.
Thanks! The DPC-8EZ is really designed as an accessory device, to add loops to your current MIDI controller. We make plenty of controllers that can handle more than three MIDI devices, and in the case of most stereo devices we recommend using MIDI to bypass them instead of putting them in loops on a switcher. MIDI bypass allows you to maintain trails and spillover. We haven't ruled out stereo loops in future products though!
Stereo Link assigns half the loops to "left" and half to "right." You might be able to run wet / dry depending on how many loops you want in each but my guess is that you would need a second switcher to handle some of the loops.
@@DisasterAreaDesigns I use TC electronics Quintessence, Vibe and HOF2 and Boss DC2w all not midi, you can use tone print on TC but DC2W is manual I also use Timeline and Ocean Machine but they are midi. So I am looking for a switcher to manage my mod side. I have mono Phase 90, Flanger, Chorus, Tremolo and 12 string also. Currently I use a switcher for my dirt pedals only 4 pedals with 8 loop switcher. I use a wet dry wet rig with the wet in stereo! Any switchers to cover the mod side would be useful! As many of us are moving to wet dry or wet dry wet given That Pedal Show promoting this a lot, you may have a niche no one is covering including the big boys!
Is there any way to reset it, (I've totally changed the way I am using it & would like to clear all of the patches & start again from scratch? & clear all of the patches? Is there any chance of a full user manual as I can only find a quick star guide on your website? & Is there any way to switch off the MIDI program changes when I change Patch as they are making 'rogue' patch changes to other connected MIDI devices & interfering with MIDI Through data & corrupting patch changes on other units? - Also, a MIDI Implementation page would be really useful to know which MIDI Patch Change commands will change which patch on the 8EZ! Thanks
Power on while holding the left and right buttons to reset everything. You can turn off the MIDI mode so that the 8EZ doesn't conflict with the commands from your master MIDI controller. Hold button D at power on to enter MIDI Mode setup. Tap the D button until its blue and green LEDs are off, then hold the Save button to save. You should be all good.
Thanks! :) Instead of using it as a stand alone switcher I am now using it to add 4 Stereo Loops to my main controller... It is receiving MIDI from my controller but I can't work out which program change commands turn on which loops and which ones turn on which preset. - I really need a MIDI implementation page but there isn't one in the Manual for the DPD8 EZ Gen 3 (there is only the quick start guide which doesn't say which MIDI Program Change messages sent to the unit will switch on/off loops or change presets?
Hi, guys. I wonder if this device helps me change from one setting to another in a stomp box like a delay or overdrive just by pushing the presets button. I mean, If I had a delay stomp box, could I store 1 setting in a preset and another setting for the same delay pedal in another button?
Sounds like a great unit and a cool replacement for my DMC 3. But while it seems to have just the right spec, 8 loops and midi control, it lacks a display and appears over complicated. I’ve always had problems programming my DMC unit and it looks like this one is no exception. Flashing multi colour leds no display to tell you where you are. Don’t know how you would use this on stage with no way to visually know what patch was selected. 349us is a fair price for a unit with this functionality, but lack of display and apparent excess complexity just ruins it I’m afraid. Oh and a stereo out would close the sale if the other features such as a display were there.
@@DisasterAreaDesigns thanks man! one more question, Can I chain more than 2 midi pedals and have the preset banks still change the pedals parameters passed the 2nd pedal. I know it won't 'control' them but would I be able to save more than just 2 pedals midi settings to a preset with this. If not can I expand the amount of midi presets this can handle
@@Geetarist4life2000 Not sure exactly what you're trying to accomplish, and at this point I think we're past what can be addressed in a YT comment! Best to email our support guru support at disasterareadesigns dot com and we can help you figure out what is up!
Not sure what you mean by that. We can control the Whammy V using MIDI, but the "loops" refers to the effects loops on this controller and not to a musical phrase.
Sure - you can use it to select presets (not snapshots) on the HX Stomp, or you can use the HX Stomp as the master controller and have the DPC-8EZ follow along.
I have a Empress Reverb and DD500. I can't decide if I want a dmc 4 just for midi with those pedals or this, the dpc 8ez for midi and some pedal loops. What are some benefits of having a pedal looper aswell?
I'm irritated with the midi box we have to buy for the Empress. The multi jack will help with that. Thanks for the reply, I'll be visiting the website soon! :)
Great question - I honestly have no idea! If you can send MIDI program change messages or MIDI CC messages you should be able to control anything you want on our controllers.
I guess I could always use a MidiSolutions Event Processor to convert the CC messages to Sys Ex ones. I had to do that for the ARPs on my older Motif XS.
Is there any way to reset it, (I've totally changed the way I am using it & would like to clear all of the patches & start again from scratch? & clear all of the patches? Is there any chance of a full user manual as I can only find a quick star guide on your website? & Is there any way to switch off the MIDI program changes when I change Patch as they are making 'rogue' patch changes to other connected MIDI devices & interfering with MIDI Through data & corrupting patch changes on other units? - Also, a MIDI Implementation page would be really useful to know which MIDI Patch Change commands will change which patch on the 8EZ! Thanks
Just ordered mine to hook up with my DMC-4. Can't wait! Also, that was a fantastic "The Tick" reference!
This looks incredible. I'm looking at getting my first switcher with midi, this is perfect
Is there any way to reset it, (I've totally changed the way I am using it & would like to clear all of the patches & start again from scratch?
Is there any chance of a full user manual as I can only find a quick star guide on your website? & Is there any way to switch off the MIDI program changes when I change Patch as they are making 'rogue' patch changes to other connected MIDI devices & interfering with MIDI Through data & corrupting patch changes on other units, (wrong patch being selected? - Also, a MIDI Implementation page would be really useful to know which MIDI Patch Change commands will change which patch on the 8EZ! Thanks
BASS player here, speechless about the quality of your products.
Six years later and this is like bilbo Baggins. “You haven’t aged a day!😂🎉”
If I'd want 8 loops, but being able to change Midi settings on 3 or 4 pedals, what additional Disaster Area device would you recommend? If it's that small Midi device that was used in this video too, would it be possible to see which preset is active on the DPC8 by looking at the screen on that midi one (DMC?)?
Additionally, is it possible to change the order of loops in each preset on this DPC? Thanks!
Liked for The Tick reference!! And the great pedal.
Is there a way to engage non-midi pedals in a loop and send midi messages to one or more midi pedals simultaneously? For example, if I want to engage another overdrive and change the preset on my delay and reverb pedals, can I do that at the same time or do those actions have to be performed separately?
The MIDI and loop settings are all recalled when you load a preset. If you've got MIDI mode enabled, use it to select presets on your device(s) and then go to the blue/green manual mode and turn on your loops. Save that preset. When you load that preset the next time, the DPC will recall your loops and MIDI settings all in one go.
Could this be utilized to control channel switching and preset recall via MIDI on a Marshall JVM and a Eventide H9?
Can the DPC-8EZ control a midi channel footswitch for an amp ?
Hi, is it possible to see finishes available for this model? I saw some of the colors on your website under color options but not all of them, I’m interested in “black rainbow”, thanks!
I am currently using the Fractal Axe FX 3 with an FC-12 controller. The FX-3 has MIDI in, out, and through. The FC-12 does not have any 5 or 7 pin MIDI ports, but all MIDI is configured inside the Axe FX 3 anyway, so it's not an issue: I can trigger external devices and amplifiers simply by going MIDI out from the Axe FX and to the MIDI inputs on my Diezel, Egnater MICA, etc. So, here's the question: I need to run an effects loop switcher as a slave via the MIDI out on the Fractal. Will the DPC 8EZ both save PC settings and also pass-through MIDI PC info downstream? Example: Guitar running through racked pedals all looped in via the DPC, and then audio into the Fractal, with MIDI out from the Axe-3 (as programmed and triggered via the Fractal FC-12) going to the DPC via Axe FX MIDI out. As such, will the MIDI out from the DPC then send the PC info as a passthrough to other MIDI rack gear downstream, to MIDI capable amplifiers, etc.?
Thanks--DC
The DPC-8EZ passes any MIDI data it receives through, and will merge its own messages into that stream. So yes this should work great. Need anything else? Please feel free to email through the site!
Is there a video that demonstrates how to change the location of the insert? In the manual online, it talks about the lights in green and blue for A-D. I am not sure if this means the insert point is before or after the light that is lit. Many thanks.
The insert can be any position from 1-8 out of the 9 total loops. Normally it's in position 5, so the first green light. Just start counting at the first pair of loop jacks and follow that along. Thanks!
8 loops, MIDI and presets in an ultra-compact package? Yes please!
I'm a total MIDI newbie, so just to make sure: Will this be able to control preset selection on an Eventide H9 without any issues?
Sure - you can use the new MIDI mode to select a patch on your H9 and then when you load a preset on the 8EZ the H9 will follow along.
Since I have the Dpc 5 gen 3, can I add a dpc 4ez to add 4 additional loops or does it only work with the 8ez gen 3. Any info helps.
sorry, how do you simply turn off & on 8 pedals with only4 switches? Do you have to "bank"over to 5,6,7,8?
Yes, you tap the left-most button to control loops 5-8. The idea is that you set up presets that change all of your loops at once - otherwise it's just faster to tap-dance. Same goes for any other loop switcher, the real time saver is preset loop combinations.
Very nice. I am looking for a device to switch between about 8 guitar overdrive pedals....for Studio use only. MIDI not needed. Is this overkill for my recording studio use? If it is, what would you guys recommend?
Thanks in advance...
Phil
NYC / Jersey Shore Area
Anything is overkill compared to using your foot to switch them! But at the end of the day it's about what's convenient for you. This unit takes up less space than most 8-loop switchers and has a very simple user interface, so it would probably work great for your application.
@@DisasterAreaDesigns OK great. Thanks for this information...Appreciated.
Why loop number 4 can't save a preset?
Hi folks i follow your aweqome work for a while now ; i have a bigsky and a timeline i d like to easily switch banks also get access to looper AND clock the tempo of the pedal easily any advices of which of your product will help me the most
Could you please show how to move the Insert Loop?
I'm really curious if you can literally move it, or you would have to use one of the existing eight loops and always keep it on.
Thanks!
Man that was quick! That's what I call a great support ;-)
Thanks for your explanation!
So do this mean you could choose how many of the available 8 loops you 'd like say for in front of the amp and in the fx loop? It Doesn't have to be just 4 in front and 3 in fx loop for instance.
Andy Holley
Yes. Precisely.
Hi guys, how do you move the insert loop? I cant find it anywhere. Thanks a lot!
Can you change the preset activation to be at either the press or release of the button?
Hiya Matthew, I have the DMC3XL-gen3/DPC-8EZ gen3 setup you show in this video, I want to use the second mlutijack (in the 8EZ) to send tap info to my Source Audio pedal chain (they pass on info from one pedal to the next if you have more than one) and/or a dead-end device, my T Rex Replica delay or Line6 M5. I'd need a TRS-to-TRS or a TRS-to-5 pin. What are the appropriate cables, if sold by DA? Thanks.
You'll need an MJ-5P cable, and make sure that your 8EZ is on the latest firmware as we changed a few things with the MultiJack MIDI a while back.
Thanks!
Question. I'm looking for a foot switch to control 3 pedals (for now) my BIAS Distortion Pro, BIAS Delay Pro, and BIAS modulation Pro from Positive Grid.
Each pedal has 20 builtin presets, with three preset selector buttons.
I'm looking for a pedal that will let me create combinations of the presets for all three pedals. Will your product work? Or is there another product that would work as a main controller for the pedals?
Thank you.
Pretty much any of our MIDI controller pedals can do the job. You'd use their "device modes" to select the preset on each pedal you want, then save that combination to a preset / scene on the controller. Even something as simple as the DMC.micro would be a great fit. Feel free to email through the site if you have any more tech questions, happy to help!
I need a video to set up a dpc-3xl gen3 with a dmc-8ez gen3, a chain of pedals and a Timeline and a Bigsky with midi, please .... or some part of it !!!
Can the dpc-8ez Gen2 be used to switch amp head and fix volume jump in amp head like evh 5150 III 50w ?
Hi! Can the DPC-8EZ Gen3 control the DMC.micro via their multijacks? If I have my Zoom pedal connected to the micro, save presets on the micro but then make overall bigger presets on 8EZ?
Sure, it should work in either direction.
That midi mode is so efficient
I always come back because I always forget
Hi. Can I access the 128 presets through a program chande sent from a daw, for example Reaper connected to MIDI IN ?. Thank you!
Yes indeed.
Can I use this switcher to act as a favorite switch for the smaller strymon pedals? I have a flint and an el capistan both of which I use two sounds on. Thanks!
Hi there - no, the DPC-8EZ is not compatible with the favourite switches on those pedals. You can connect a micro.clock to the 8EZ Gen3 and use it to control the favourite switch inputs though!
Is it possible to use the DMC 4 to bank up the DPC? I saw when you used it with the DMC it just scrolled through the different presets. So then the DMC wouldn't just scroll through the presets, it would scroll through the banks
Matthew Farrow sweet! So the preset mode on the DMC 4 will just scroll through the presets? Is it not possible to use the preset mode on the DMC to scroll through the banks of the DPC?
Are you able to assign/ select any order of the looped pedals in any order, like say loop 3 is a fuzz and loop 1 is a Univibe, can you basically set it up to go before, or after the fuzz?
No, the loop order is fixed and cannot be changed.
Disaster Area Designs Understood. Wasn't necessarily a necessity but everything else I've read up on your product pretty much has me sold on buying one soon as I have the cash in the next month. Thank you.
Hello! I need help. When I want to press any switch, it activates when I take my foot off, not when I press it. I don't like this, it's very strange and I can't find a way to change it. If you could help me, it would be wonderful.
The switches fire on the release because they also have "hold" functions. I'm afraid it's not possible to have them fire on the press without removing all of the hold functions and making the controller less powerful.
Is the multijack out a connection for TRS amp channel switching at all??
Nope, tuner out or MIDI only.
Question: If I move the insert loop to loop 3 do I still have 8 usable loops or did I lose one?
You'll still have 4 usable loops. The normal location for the insert (between 4 and 5) will become a normal loop. 3 will be the insert, "4" will now be loop 3, "insert" will be loop 4, and so on. If you do move the insert it's really helpful to swap the jacks over so you can visually identify it later!
Great! Thank you for the quick response!
Hey, I'm having issues with the Automatic Noise Reduction feature. When I hold the Bank button on power up it simply doesn't turn the unit on. Is there a reset I need to do?
No, but try this - power on, /wait until the LEDs flash/ then hold the button. If you hold it right at boot then the controller thinks its time for a firmware update.
@@DisasterAreaDesigns oh okay, I'll definitely try that out! Thanks for the help
Hi there, I have a Gen 2 and it says in the manual I can save a preset to the Bypass State, but it doesn't say how. Can you explain how to Store a preset to the Bypass State please?
Yes you can, but you'll need an external MIDI controller to send PC0 to the DPC.
I noticed you guys don't make any switchers that accommodate stereo fx. Is this something you are working on? And why only 2 midi channels are able to be controlled on this model? 3 midi channels would be perfect for those of us with the timeline, mobius, and big sky. I do like where you guys are going with your products though.
Thanks! The DPC-8EZ is really designed as an accessory device, to add loops to your current MIDI controller. We make plenty of controllers that can handle more than three MIDI devices, and in the case of most stereo devices we recommend using MIDI to bypass them instead of putting them in loops on a switcher. MIDI bypass allows you to maintain trails and spillover. We haven't ruled out stereo loops in future products though!
Hello, I notice that the insert function on my Gen-2 has a "Stereo Link" function. If I use an ABY, is it possible to run a wet/dry rig?
Stereo Link assigns half the loops to "left" and half to "right." You might be able to run wet / dry depending on how many loops you want in each but my guess is that you would need a second switcher to handle some of the loops.
@@DisasterAreaDesigns I use TC electronics Quintessence, Vibe and HOF2 and Boss DC2w all not midi, you can use tone print on TC but DC2W is manual I also use Timeline and Ocean Machine but they are midi. So I am looking for a switcher to manage my mod side. I have mono Phase 90, Flanger, Chorus, Tremolo and 12 string also. Currently I use a switcher for my dirt pedals only 4 pedals with 8 loop switcher. I use a wet dry wet rig with the wet in stereo! Any switchers to cover the mod side would be useful! As many of us are moving to wet dry or wet dry wet given That Pedal Show promoting this a lot, you may have a niche no one is covering including the big boys!
it seems the switchers are too close each other, are you actually able to switch presets without hitting the wrong switcher during a live session ?
It's not usually a problem. I have size 13 feet (EU 46) and I"m not very graceful but I don't have issues. I guess it all depends!
@@DisasterAreaDesigns 13! impressive ;)
@@mattgilbert7347 nah, not really. They're just feet.
Is there any way to reset it, (I've totally changed the way I am using it & would like to clear all of the patches & start again from scratch? & clear all of the patches? Is there any chance of a full user manual as I can only find a quick star guide on your website? & Is there any way to switch off the MIDI program changes when I change Patch as they are making 'rogue' patch changes to other connected MIDI devices & interfering with MIDI Through data & corrupting patch changes on other units? - Also, a MIDI Implementation page would be really useful to know which MIDI Patch Change commands will change which patch on the 8EZ! Thanks
Power on while holding the left and right buttons to reset everything. You can turn off the MIDI mode so that the 8EZ doesn't conflict with the commands from your master MIDI controller. Hold button D at power on to enter MIDI Mode setup.
Tap the D button until its blue and green LEDs are off, then hold the Save button to save. You should be all good.
Thanks! :) Instead of using it as a stand alone switcher I am now using it to add 4 Stereo Loops to my main controller... It is receiving MIDI from my controller but I can't work out which program change commands turn on which loops and which ones turn on which preset. - I really need a MIDI implementation page but there isn't one in the Manual for the DPD8 EZ Gen 3 (there is only the quick start guide which doesn't say which MIDI Program Change messages sent to the unit will switch on/off loops or change presets?
stereo in/out and stereo loop for other instruments?
You can configure the switcher in true stereo, with 4 loops instead of 8. Details are in the manual on our web site.
Hi, guys. I wonder if this device helps me change from one setting to another in a stomp box like a delay or overdrive just by pushing the presets button. I mean, If I had a delay stomp box, could I store 1 setting in a preset and another setting for the same delay pedal in another button?
Only if those pedals have MIDI. Otherwise it will just turn them on and off in combinations.
Thanks!! really helpful!
Could you please do a video showing how to set up the stereo link mode?
Great idea. I'll put it on the list for a future video!
@@DisasterAreaDesigns Have you done a stereo link mode video yet?
@@simonprittie Not yet, but I'll see what I can do this week.
Can I call someone? Or get on zoom about 2 of ur products. I’m sooo lost
how about channel amp switching via trs? it is not perfect without it. ..
Matthew Farrow thanks for your support! ! I'll check the dpc5 then.
Sounds like a great unit and a cool replacement for my DMC 3. But while it seems to have just the right spec, 8 loops and midi control, it lacks a display and appears over complicated. I’ve always had problems programming my DMC unit and it looks like this one is no exception. Flashing multi colour leds no display to tell you where you are. Don’t know how you would use this on stage with no way to visually know what patch was selected. 349us is a fair price for a unit with this functionality, but lack of display and apparent excess complexity just ruins it I’m afraid. Oh and a stereo out would close the sale if the other features such as a display were there.
Great video. Any midi compatibility with Jackson audio?
Can i control this with the ground control voodo labs?
Most likely yes. Just about anything that sends program changes should work fine.
Is the Main output a balanced TRS out?
No, it's unbalanced.
@@DisasterAreaDesigns thanks man! one more question, Can I chain more than 2 midi pedals and have the preset banks still change the pedals parameters passed the 2nd pedal. I know it won't 'control' them but would I be able to save more than just 2 pedals midi settings to a preset with this. If not can I expand the amount of midi presets this can handle
@@Geetarist4life2000 Not sure exactly what you're trying to accomplish, and at this point I think we're past what can be addressed in a YT comment! Best to email our support guru support at disasterareadesigns dot com and we can help you figure out what is up!
Can this device do 16 note loops with midi to a Digitech Whammy V?
Not sure what you mean by that. We can control the Whammy V using MIDI, but the "loops" refers to the effects loops on this controller and not to a musical phrase.
I mean an sequential 16 note loop in the form of 16 commands per bar. like this: ruclips.net/video/Ta0vHJg_tQ8/видео.html
No, sorry. It's not designed as a sequencer, but rather as a way to control your pedalboard.
is this work with the Line 6 hx Stomp?
Sure - you can use it to select presets (not snapshots) on the HX Stomp, or you can use the HX Stomp as the master controller and have the DPC-8EZ follow along.
Can I use this switcher a/b switcher to select 2 amps?
Probably not. You might be able to use loops 7 and 8 for that but it won't be optimized for that application.
@@DisasterAreaDesigns And connecting an A/B switcher via MIDI?
@@juanpablomangasalonso4119 If you know of a MIDI A/B switcher then sure.
Will the dmc 4 work with the Empress Reverb??
I have a Empress Reverb and DD500. I can't decide if I want a dmc 4 just for midi with those pedals or this, the dpc 8ez for midi and some pedal loops. What are some benefits of having a pedal looper aswell?
I'm irritated with the midi box we have to buy for the Empress. The multi jack will help with that. Thanks for the reply, I'll be visiting the website soon! :)
when are these going to be shipped out? i preordered mine already
This works as USB host?
No, sorry.
does your device work on MPC live?
Great question - I honestly have no idea! If you can send MIDI program change messages or MIDI CC messages you should be able to control anything you want on our controllers.
what about Sys Ex messages? I think that is what is needed.
I guess I could always use a MidiSolutions Event Processor to convert the CC messages to Sys Ex ones. I had to do that for the ARPs on my older Motif XS.
You guys should have more human readable names on this kind of products, just saying
Lol tell that to Ibanez.
Is there any way to reset it, (I've totally changed the way I am using it & would like to clear all of the patches & start again from scratch? & clear all of the patches? Is there any chance of a full user manual as I can only find a quick star guide on your website? & Is there any way to switch off the MIDI program changes when I change Patch as they are making 'rogue' patch changes to other connected MIDI devices & interfering with MIDI Through data & corrupting patch changes on other units? - Also, a MIDI Implementation page would be really useful to know which MIDI Patch Change commands will change which patch on the 8EZ! Thanks