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I use a Line 6 Variax guitar and the Multi-FX unit that I use is the Pod HD Pro running into a Mesa 20/20. What I would like to do is to be able to do is when I switch to an Acoustic model on the guitar, to be able to select a different preset on the Shortboard and have that send my output to an acoustic amp instead of the 20/20.

Is this something that the GCX Audio Switcher can do?

Thanks,

Anthony

A GCX can certainly be used to A/B between the two amplifier inputs. Although, it might be overkill if you will only be using one of the eight loops.

Which version of the Shortboard are you using?

The FBV Shortboard MKII

The Shortboard MKII does look to have the ability to control individual loops on the GCX.

I hope that helps!

How would it do that if the only MIDI connector on the back of the GCX Switcher is a MIDI out? Wouldn't if have to be a MIDI In?

^^^What he said!

Pedal In on the GCX is a MIDI In, it just has the capability of sending power down pins 1 and 3 for powering our Ground Control MIDI controllers. You might want to check with Line 6 that these pins are not in use or simply use a MIDI cable that doesn't connect pins one and 3.

I hope that helps!

It does, thank you both!

I spoke to Line 6 to ask them about pins 1 & 3. They said "we have a 5V rail on Pin 4" They weren't able to tell me beyond that whether the GCX power on pins 1 & 3 would affect it, but they said they have never had any questions about using the POD with the GCX, so no news is probably good news.

Should I go ahead and try?

Anthony

Sounds like its just a normal MIDI Out so it should be fine.

Let us know if you run into any problems!