Product: Monkey FX Switcheroo
Price Paid:
Submitted
07/08/2005
at
04:24am
by
Matthew Darwin
Email: mrblackbat at supanet<dot>com
Ease of Use
:
10
Simple - 2 custom built routers, one is a standard three loop series box, the other is a bit more complicated. Each switch is clearly labelled as to which loop it operates; all the LEDs are different colours too, so it's obvious at a glance what's on and what's not. Likewise all the jacks are clearly labelled.
In addition, Andi goes through the design with you to make sure that every switch is going to do exactly what you want, including whether you want the LED to light when it's on or off to your preference.
Sound Quality
:
10
It's true bypass. Not noisy at all. No colouration on the tone. Which is pretty much all you want from a looper.
Reliability
:
10
They're very sturdy, good strong boxes. All the switches and jacks are top quality and very robust; the only exception is the 4PDT switch which is a little more delicate, but that was requested by me. Can't see it breaking without serious abuse though.
Customer Support
:
10
Top notch. I pestered Andi to death about this, and yet he was always very friendly and able to give suggestions as to design options, colour schemes and so on. Also, he kept me informed on delivery times and how he was progressing. Can't ask for anything more.
Overall Rating
:
10
I'm extremely happy with these units. I got them to stop me having to dance to switch all my pedals on or off, and they'll fit the bill perfectly. I can now go from having my OCD on, to turning that off and having my Fuzz Probe, Machine and Blue Box all on with one switch press rather than four.
Strongly recommended for anyone with a large collection of effects.
Top notch stuff and highly recommended.
Product: Monkey FX Switcheroo
Price Paid: 45 (#)
Submitted
05/03/2005
at
03:03pm
by
crowner
Ease of Use
:
10
Cant go wrong. Single footswitch built as required. Switches from guitar through FX loop (I use an RC20xl) and out to amp, to guitar bypass straight to amp and the sample pedal to another output for DI to desk. Magic.
Sound Quality
:
10
No noise - even really cranked up the switch is seemless. No discernable effect on tone.
Reliability
:
10
Rugged, sturdy, and well built. Very positive switching action.
Customer Support
:
10
Very helpful and friendly in dealing with my initial query for a custom switch, right through to keeping me informed on build progress and postage date etc. Presented a number of construction and function options and helpfully answered a load of questions on the way.
Overall Rating
:
10
I was impressed by Monkey FX. Really helpful, and the pedal is exactly what it should be - sorted out my switching nightmare perfectly. And it cost less than a boss LS2.
