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Re: Gordius LG/quiet switches



 Per wrote:
I love that the LG2 is so reliable! It only sends out the data you have
programmed it to send out, the FCB is just disastrous with that.
 
Per but you never upgraded the FCB with the UnO chip, since i did i never had an issue with it sending weird midi messages again,
and you can program it with the Ripwerx software or without it (unfortunately there isnt a reliable Ripwerx software for mac;-(
but thats is still a pretty good bargain for a foot controller id say!












 
On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 4:11 AM, William Walker <billwalker@baymoon.com> wrote:
>    I just wanted to let you know I got my Gordius Little Giant back after
> its Version 2 upgrade, and I love the way the new LCD graphic display looks
> and the new flexibility of the 1/4 cc outputs on the back of which I haven't
> begun to scratch the surface . One cool thing about its LCD display is that
> it shows in large full screen numbers what patch I happen to be on and it
> has a screen saver mode. In its earlier version the characters where smaller
> and less easy to see from a distance, This is great for my middle age
> peepers. Its been a work horse since I got it, its built like a tank, its
> switches have fast response and are quieter than most , though I'm intrigued
> by Andy's idea of putting some foam on the inside to dampen the acoustic
> chamber aspect of the chassis itself, to see if i can minimize mechanical
> noise even further. If it weren't for the fact that the original  LCD screen
> started to dim, I might have never considered the version 2 firmware upgrade
> but I'm glad Xavier convinced me to do it. He made a great piece of gear
> even better. Its never failed me 5 years of almost  daily use.  If I ever
> move to a lap top this will easily make the transition vis its USB port.
>  Since the LG also has a second pair of midi ins and outs, I have on
> occasion  been using an old roland FC-50 midi pedal as a remote to either
> add more preset switches  to control more parameters on my looperlative, or
> use a slightly quieter remote switch in critical open mic recording
> situations. The Roland pedal switches like this are about as quiet as they
> come mechanical noise-wise but do become creaky sounding with wear and tear,
> The FCB's switches are a little noisier still to my ears with even more wear
> related issues, though as has been pointed out before, its possible to
> trigger the Gordius switches with a very light touch and create almost no
> mechanical noise.
> Bill
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