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On 8 Jul 2009 at 17:12, Trevor Van Eyck wrote: > Anyone out there still using the Lexicon JamMan? Indeed there are - unable to strectch to a looperlative or echoplex, mine is the core of my looping setup. See http://www.nickrobinson.info/music/tech/tech.htm > a) Non-Midi Foot Switches: I've been using the Boss FS-5U and it's The supplied switches are useless. In the past, I used a Behringer AB200 (great, cheap, if a little flimsy) but to get the most from the unit, you need a programmable midi pedal. > small MIDI pedal with 2-4 switches that works well with the JamMan? I fear not and believe me, I've looked. The problem is programmability - to access the features I want, standard midi pedal patch assignment won't deliver - you have to alter both bank and patch to meet the jammans internal patch spec. I use the FCB1010 and aside from being the size of Wales, it does everything you could possibly want and the free editor software makes life so easy. The Gordius range looks superb, but are out of my price range and possibly even over-featured for controlling a jamman. I've never understood why suppliers can't see a market for a small (say 2*3 switch) pedal that can be programmed for basic CC and patch change with none of the fancy features. > c) Memory Expansion chips: Anyone located the chips at a good price To get the most from it, you need the full expansion. After about 6 years of use, I discovered (RTFM!) the jamman can produced multiple synced loops, which the FCB can switch in/out and even control via the expression pedals. To achieve each extra layer, you need double the memory needs of the first loop. However, the jamman is still a tad complex for live work, unless you enjoy tap dancing. I'm currently saving my pennies for this beast http://boomerangmusic.com/Rang%20III.html Which looks like it will suit all my looping needs without use of midi. It's also in stereo, which I miss on the jamman. If you like forums (forii?) you might want to sign up here http://loopingmusic.proboards.com with 92 members and 600 odd posts, it's great if you find the stream of messages from this mailing list a bit much. There's a section on the jamman. Nick Robinson music site : http://www.nickrobinson.info/music myspace site : http://www.myspace.com/nickrobinsonloops looping forum : http://loopingmusic.proboards99.com