I run a split guitar signal, and I’d like to use one loop on the ML5 in a “standard” configuration; to take an analog pedal in/out of the signal chain. But I’d like to use another loop as basically an on/off (like a mute) for a second guitar channel. I do not want that channel to come from the output jack of the ML5. Rather, I want that channel to simply use the send/return as an on/off (mute) switch. Can this be done?
The ML5 loops are wired in series like this:
It isn’t clear based on your description on how you intend to set everything up. I’m assuming you want to connect a second guitar to the ML5 and then use the ML5 as a on/off switch for just that guitar?
You could possibly just connect your amplifier to Send D, so the first group consists on the Input, Send A, B, C and D.
Next, connect your second guitar to Return E, and the Output to your second amplifier. Now, Loop E will act as a killswitch for your guitar.
Loop D has to always remain engaged for this to work.
Thanks for the reply, James. I will be a little more detailed:
I run two guitar signals (from ONE guitar) into my Boss RC600 Loop Station. The signal is split from an MXR EQ pedal; one signal in, two signals out.
This has allowed me to have two independent signals into the looper, which opens up tons of possibilities. This second guitar channel goes straight from the EQ pedal to the looper. And most often, I use the second channel as a “boost”, and it is muted in the looper during normal playing, but I un-mute it when I want to use it. I have a page on my website with a diagram of the signal chain, which might help: Equipment » Ian Eric - Acoustic Musician in Phoenix, AZ
The first, or “main” guitar signal is routed to the ML5, and I have a Boss OC-5 connected to the ML5 in a normal “loop switching” config, allowing me to MIDI-control the OC-5 in and out of that signal path.
What I was wondering is: Instead of muting the second “boost” guitar channel in the RC600 itself, could I do it with the ML5. This would require the first “main” guitar signal to still use the IN/OUT of the ML5 and loop switching, and the second channel to use just the relay switching but NOT send that input to the main output. It would just be a “mute” or “interrupter” for that signal.
I did temporarily abandon this idea, as I needed to get things wired up for gigs. I’m now controlling that channel mute within the RC600 as before, and I’m controlling its mute/un-mute via MIDI (With the MC6 Pro). I am using an AUX switch with the MC6 Pro, which created an issue where I had no visual reference for the mute being on or off, so…
I actually now command a blank relay on the ML5 when I command the boost on, so the white LED indicates on or off even those it’s not connected to any signal. It’s great! However…
I am still interested in my first question about using one relay for a traditional loop switching, but using additional relays as only an “interrupter” for a signal. I’m considering buying/building a guitar with two output jacks (acoustic/humbucker) and the ability to mute or swap which pickup is active within the ML5 would be incredible. This would be a similar flow, whereby I’d want a signal IN/OUT of the ML5 with the ability to have loop switching, but also have two relays act solely as interrupters/mute switches for a signal that is NOT SENT to the OUT of the ML5, but only sent to that individual relay’s SEND.
I hope that makes sense - maybe now you see why I kept my first post somewhat brief…lol.
Thanks!