Custom EDP ECHOPLEX Footswitches with Boss Pedals

[lochheed <lochheed@cox.net>]

Hello -

I've converted 7 Boss foot switches to handle the various functions  
on my two Echoplexes. The pedals were gutted and fitted with the  
proper resistors and wired in series with standard patch cables The  
setup works wonderfully! The feel of the Boss switching is more  
familiar than the stock EFC-7 and the switches are certainly lasting  
longer! In order to cut down the size of my board, I'm using a Boss  
LS-2 Line selector as an A/B to switch the custom Boss pedals between  
the two Echoplexes. This allows me to control either Echoplex with a  
simple switch. Even though the Echoplexes aren't running in stereo,  
they are being fed Midi Clock. Both EDPs go to separate amps and are  
always looping something different.

Here's what's next for my setup....

I'd like to add a few more of these custom Boss pedals to control the  
Record, Mute, Insert and Next Loop for BOTH Echoplexes at the SAME  
TIME.  Sort of a MASTER Record, Mute, Insert and Next Loop if you will.

Tell me if you think this scenario will fly...

After the 1/4" foot switch cable hits the A/B box, the signal splits  
two 1/4" cables to the two EDPs. Can I patch in a "Master" Record,  
Mute, Insert and Next Loop signal into both these cables? I'll  
probably use a small Hammond enclosure as a "merge" box. I'd like to  
have the option to not only control the EDPs independently but also  
have the option to Record, Mute, Insert and Next Loop for both.

In theory, it sound like it should work.

Any thoughts?

Adam

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