Bradshaw Pedal System
Carl Fiadino
Does anyone use or have info on the Bradshaw 4x4 switchers and the
RS-10 Foot Control? .. Carl
Ken Czepelka
Carl Fiadino wrote:
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> Does anyone use or have info on the Bradshaw 4x4 switchers and the
> RS-10 Foot Control? .. Carl
May I recommend taking a look at what we have to offer. You may find
it's more suited to what you're looking for.
-Ken
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http://www.soundsculpture.com
Guitar and Studio Matrix Routing Systems
Mark Garvin
In <31AF70...@soundsculpture.com> Ken Czepelka <ke...@soundsculpture.com> writes:
>May I recommend taking a look at what we have to offer. You may find
>it's more suited to what you're looking for.
>http://www.soundsculpture.com
>Guitar and Studio Matrix Routing Systems
Hi Ken,
The 'Switchblade' sounds interesting. A couple questions:
1. Is PC-based software available for editing patches?
Due to the complexity, it seems that this would be the only way to go.
Also, is the sysex control spec published?
2. How are you doing the matrix switching? I am not aware of any LSI
chips available for implementing 16 x 16 analog switching matrices.
Any tech details on this would be appreciated.
MGarvin
Ken Czepelka
Mark Garvin wrote:
>
> The 'Switchblade' sounds interesting. A couple questions:
>
> 1. Is PC-based software available for editing patches?
> Due to the complexity, it seems that this would be the only way to go.
> Also, is the sysex control spec published?
>
> 2. How are you doing the matrix switching? I am not aware of any LSI
> chips available for implementing 16 x 16 analog switching matrices.
> Any tech details on this would be appreciated.
>
> MGarvin
1. We are currently working on a Windows based software program that
allows all patching and gain changes to be made on an icon based
worksurface. The icons are created simply by giving them names in a list
and identifying how many ins and outs they have (stereo effects, quad
effects, guitar, mic, speakers, DATS etc.). Then creating patches is as
simple as clicking on the icons to connect them together. Graphic faders
are used to set the gains of various patches or groups of patches. When
the patching is complete, the network just created can then be downloaded
in an instant to the Switchblade and saved as a preset, so the
Switchblade can be taken to a gig or whatever with that preset saved.
The Switchblade was of course designed as a stand alone system for
guitar racks and because of this a great deal of attention was given to
make programming from the front panel very easy. So the software isn't
really necessary except in situations such as a project studio where you
may need to create hundreds of complex setups very quickly for a customer
looking for the "right" sound.
For example, to patch a guitar through a distortion to an amp, the front
panel programming would be this:
1. Guitar->distortion 0dB
2. distortion->amp 0dB
It's as simple as that. All inputs and outputs are given proper names
ahead of time. The Sys-Ex is published in the manual.
2. The matrix itself is a Sound Sculpture design created through years of
experimentation and experience in switching system design. There are
many chips used in the matrix, but the design is such that the audio path
is very short and of the highest quality (which of course was #1
priority) For additional information on signal levels and so on check
out the "specifications" section on our web page.
Thanks for your interest.
-Ken
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Gil Ayan
In a previous article, ke...@soundsculpture.com (Ken Czepelka) says:
>Carl Fiadino wrote:
>> Does anyone use or have info on the Bradshaw 4x4 switchers and the
>> RS-10 Foot Control? .. Carl
>
>May I recommend taking a look at what we have to offer. You may find
>it's more suited to what you're looking for.
Soundsculpture folks: Somehow I had the idea your stuff was a lot more
sophisticated and expensive that Bradshaw's 4x4. According to my
information, you have a 16x16 switcher going for $2299, and Bradshaw's is
$599... Apples and oranges perhaps?
Anyhow, Carl, you asked for info and I don't really have any, but I
have Rocktron's toll-free number: (800)432-7625. For a while they were
building the Bradshaw system if I'm not mistaken; also, here's CAE info.
Custom Audio Electronics (818)763-8898
10648 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Rocktron (313)853-3055
2870 Technology Way
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
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gary watts
Gil Ayan (ai...@lafn.org) wrote:
: Soundsculpture folks: Somehow I had the idea your stuff was a lot more
: sophisticated and expensive that Bradshaw's 4x4. According to my
: information, you have a 16x16 switcher going for $2299, and Bradshaw's is
: $599... Apples and oranges perhaps?
Definitely apples and oranges for a couple of reasons: the 4 x 4 is only
4 loops and 4 control switches. You need 4 of these to get the equivalent
number of I/O.
The Bradshaw is mostly passive (as are the DMC expander and Rocktron Patchmate)
The original Bradshaw units up to the RSB-12 and 18 had active buffers on
the send and return of each loop. All his new stuff has no buffers including
the mixer.
Ken states in his web site that his product has adjustable gain in several
different ways plue you get any combination of serial and parallel you
desire with no sonic degradation (his words here). The Bradshaw stuff is
just off and on in either all serial or all parallel.
The Soundsculpture unit looks interesting. I looked at them when they
were first introduced. There are few players that actually need the
complexity of routing that this piece offers. The market is also going
(or has gone) away from large racks, at least publicly. Many of the
top touring and studio guys use switching systems.
For a while they (Rocktron)were
: building the Bradshaw system if I'm not mistaken.
Rocktron started building the RSB-12 and 18 in 1989. Bradshaw helped design
the original Patchmate and then parted ways with Rocktron. The RSB series
is no longer produced.
Gary Watts