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Putting two effects in one box almost looks too easy, but you will save a lot of time reading the frequent questions before starting such a project...
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True Bypass switching: myths, pro's, cons, alternatives...

Last post by Mbas974 « 07 Jun 2013, 22:43
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by modman » 18 Aug 2007, 23:37
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In a different time, not so long ago, true bypass switching seems the standard. Well documented and archived on numerous forums and websites. But...
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Last post by Mbas974
07 Jun 2013, 22:43
Switch to change order of effects

Last post by fantasma « 23 Dec 2020, 05:56
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by Grimiss » 20 Jun 2020, 17:41

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Hi,

I am currently building a dual delay pedal using 2 discrete PCB kits that are two different types of delay.

I am housing them in one pedal...

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Last post by fantasma
23 Dec 2020, 05:56
How to wire a looper using one switch

Last post by caspercody « 06 Nov 2020, 22:14
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by caspercody » 06 Nov 2020, 19:13

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Hello, hope everyone is doing well.

I made a two loop Looper, and I am wondering if anyone can help me to wire this up by using just one switch to...

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Last post by caspercody
06 Nov 2020, 22:14
Channel switcher using CMOS logic

Last post by The G « 03 Aug 2020, 00:18
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by ggedamed » 28 Nov 2013, 09:47

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Good day, ladies and gentlemen,

I need a channel switcher to help my forgetful ears compare between builds. I wanted buffered switching and I...

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Last post by The G
03 Aug 2020, 00:18
Tube Preamp/Pedal Switch

Last post by mwelch55 « 21 Nov 2018, 15:11
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by mwelch55 » 20 Nov 2018, 22:25

I am building a stomp box that can be used as a preamp or as a pedal. This will be based on the preamp of a hot-rodded Marshall.

The output of a...

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Last post by mwelch55
21 Nov 2018, 15:11
True Bypass with NE555 Flip-Flop

Last post by Gabe_ « 26 May 2018, 09:24
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by AAntonio » 19 Apr 2016, 11:53

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Hi
I have this scheme, for true bypass switch with very fast change
can someone help me with the pcb? I do not know.

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Last post by Gabe_
26 May 2018, 09:24
Footswitch with non LED ON/OFF Indicator?

Last post by Dirk_Hendrik « 13 May 2018, 08:39
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by trebbooster » 10 May 2018, 06:09

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I am looking for a 2PDT or 3PDT Stomp Switch that has a non LED (or non powered) On / Off indicator, does anything like this exists, if so can you...

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Last post by Dirk_Hendrik
13 May 2018, 08:39
Relay Bypass With Microcontroller

Last post by black03 « 01 May 2018, 23:47
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by POTL » 01 Jan 2018, 22:03

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Hello
I again asked the bypass question on the relay, using a microcontroller.
I see several circuits that are similar, but the microcontrollers are...

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Last post by black03
01 May 2018, 23:47
Parallel Box

Last post by snk « 17 Oct 2017, 15:54
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by snk » 14 Oct 2017, 21:03

Hi
I would like to build a simple passive box which would allow me to run two signal paths in parallel :
- One dry (with a volume control),
- and...

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Last post by snk
17 Oct 2017, 15:54
Relay bypass

Last post by POTL « 11 Aug 2017, 02:18
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by Vlada » 21 Jun 2017, 18:27

Hi there guys, I'm new on this forum but I have built around 20 pedals. Still learning. This is my first post here. I heard about relay bypass...

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Last post by POTL
11 Aug 2017, 02:18
A/B Looper Design

Last post by FUZZZZzzzz « 22 May 2017, 15:23
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by Visualdistortion » 16 Feb 2017, 16:26

Hi, I need to switch between 2 pedals during my set (like a fuzz for rhythm and one for chorus/lead) and I prefer switch between the 2 with only one...

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Last post by FUZZZZzzzz
22 May 2017, 15:23
pull down resistor and input grounding

Last post by poiureza « 09 May 2017, 11:34
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by poiureza » 08 May 2017, 09:22

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Hello,

Here is the 3PDT wiring I use for all my builds (pic from Gaussmarkov) :

I ran across a situation where I'd like to have a bicolor status...

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Last post by poiureza
09 May 2017, 11:34
Ground humming

Last post by phatt « 27 Mar 2017, 07:56
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by mingorius » 25 Mar 2017, 14:12

Hi, I am new in building DIY guitar pedals.

I own a project studio and started to build some pedals to experiment while mixing tracks with them.

I...

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Last post by phatt
27 Mar 2017, 07:56
Does this switch wiring work for what I want?

Last post by Dirk_Hendrik « 28 Nov 2016, 17:28
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by JakeAC5253 » 26 Nov 2016, 19:12

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I want to break a signal path which has no discrete components in it as of now. I want a 3 position toggle switch to have the options of Stock...

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Last post by Dirk_Hendrik
28 Nov 2016, 17:28
A/B+Tuner/Mute Box Wiring Diagram needed

Last post by caspercody « 04 Aug 2016, 13:59
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by LeBerbs » 10 Jul 2016, 22:36

What's up guys? I'm pretty green to building pedals. I was wondering if someone could draw me up an A/B switch with tuner/mute switch and a list of...

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Last post by caspercody
04 Aug 2016, 13:59
Toggle Switch Before After

Last post by Nocentelli « 05 Jun 2016, 06:43
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by lakesidepark » 05 Jun 2016, 01:21

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Hello, guys, I'm building my pedal board and I'm wondering about one switch with can manipulate specific effect pedal into chain.

Recently I saw the...

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Last post by Nocentelli
05 Jun 2016, 06:43
Looper grounds

Last post by Fender3D « 14 Aug 2015, 17:15
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by Sharpegaz » 14 Aug 2015, 07:21

Hi,

I am building up a looper pedal but want to be sure what I connect the grounds to, it's a six way looper, do I connect the jacks and 3pdt to the...

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Last post by Fender3D
14 Aug 2015, 17:15
3PDT loop output to ground

Last post by vhollund « 25 Jun 2015, 13:03
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by vhollund » 24 Jun 2015, 09:56

Hello
I'm dublicating my (bought) 2 loop TB box with led, to a smaller 1 loop without led box

1) In the circuit shown below, the send of the loop,...

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Last post by vhollund
25 Jun 2015, 13:03
when to braid wires and when not to?

Last post by grrrunge « 28 Jan 2015, 12:58
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by zilla » 27 Jan 2015, 23:12

In an effort to try and clean up the wiring in my builds i'd like to try and start to braid the wires going to the pots.

i'm guessing/assuming that...

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Last post by grrrunge
28 Jan 2015, 12:58
Stomp switch

Last post by JFP « 26 Jan 2015, 14:06
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by JFP » 26 Jan 2015, 09:38

Hi. New here. I have to replace a stomp switch in a Son of a screamer pedal I builded many years ago. The new stompswitch have 8 lugs. Can`t find any...

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Last post by JFP
26 Jan 2015, 14:06
Check my work please.. Master On/Off

Last post by avenger7326 « 16 Jan 2015, 23:25

by avenger7326 » 16 Jan 2015, 23:25

I'm hoping someone could check the changes I made to the wiring diagram I'll be using.

I'm an absolute beginner with building stomp boxes and I'm...

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Last post by avenger7326
16 Jan 2015, 23:25
Stereo and Mono output

Last post by Nocentelli « 30 Dec 2014, 20:37
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by fishfude » 30 Dec 2014, 19:17

Hi Folks,

I working on a stereo circuit at the moment which will have a stereo 1/4 output. What if I wanted to get a mono signal from this? Could I...

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Last post by Nocentelli
30 Dec 2014, 20:37
Multiple Effects switching in one unit

Last post by Pruttelherrie « 13 Nov 2014, 21:08
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by Crumbchildz » 18 Jun 2014, 13:50

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New to the world of relay/microprocessor based switching. A friend of mine is looking for an overdrive, distortion, and fuzz in one box. He wants...

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Last post by Pruttelherrie
13 Nov 2014, 21:08
Controlling CD4066

Last post by DimebuGG « 30 Sep 2014, 10:10

by DimebuGG » 30 Sep 2014, 10:10

Hi

I need some help on how to control the CD4066 in this manner - toggling CH1 & CH2 (SW 1 & 2 ) while enabling SW 3 and disabling switch 4 thru an...

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Last post by DimebuGG
30 Sep 2014, 10:10
Discharging static from guitar cable by the input jack

Last post by Bebopcat « 29 Aug 2014, 15:15

by Bebopcat » 29 Aug 2014, 15:15

On my distortion/overdrive pedals, I use 1/4 inch jacks that have switches on them. I wire the switch so that when you remove the guitar plug the hot...

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Last post by Bebopcat
29 Aug 2014, 15:15

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