The Dancing Sea Cow

The moment I decided to switch to analog stompboxes, I knew I need a special switcher for my needs since I was using a multieffects way back and had no problem in changing patches since it was programmable. I want to build something different, something more for a performer, I want it simple and effective.

Imagine a looper with 2 loops. The first loop would contain the dirt processors you need such as the distortions and overdrives and the equalizers, while the second loop would contain the modulations and delays for your clean settings. The usual bypass loopers can accomodate this. However, switching from the first loop to the second loop would require you to stomp one of the switch to turn it off and then stomp the other switch to turn the other loop on. It will be tricky to stomp on them both at the same time, and the moment you fail to do so, it can lead to a disaster. This is not very friendly for someone performing and needs some "seamless channel switch". Also, to place the two channel in series will require you to stomp on both switch if both is off. An ABY switcher is a different thing though because it only allows you to switch outputs.

Finding a perfect solution for this, the Sea Cow is finally born. Changing from one loop to another won't be troublesome anymore. Just one stomp on the A or B switch and you can change from the first loop to the second loop and vice versa. Place the two loops in series with just one stomp of the A+B switch. Bypass the two loops with just a flick of a switch.



But wait!!There's more!!

What if I just need one loop and a bypass? By default, the empty loop acts as bypass, so you can use just one loop and stomp on A or B to switch from your loop and bypass.

You can also use this as an AB switch, if you need to switch between 2 amps, or between 2 instruments.

And this unit is completely passive so the power supply is just for the indicators.