Rocktron Patchmate Loop 8 Floor User Manual
MANUAL
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Your PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor has been designed to comply with the following Standards and Directives as set forth
by the European Union:
Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 76/769/EC, 1994/62/EC, 2000/
53/EC, 2002/95/EC
Standard(s): EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60065
This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit,
and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used. Improper use of this equipment
could result in increased RF emissions, which may or may not interfere with other electronic products.
To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all audio input and output connections. This will
help insure compliance with the Directive(s).
SPECIFICATIONS
Active Input Impedance
Active Output Impedance
Input Jacks
Send Jacks
Return Jacks
Output Jacks
Power requirements
Dimensions
MIDI In/Thru/Out
Phantom power
Presets
MIDI program change
1.5M ohms
150 ohms
1/4” mono
1/4” mono
1/4” mono
1/4” mono
9VAC 2 amps 4 pin DIN connector
19” wide, 3” tall, 4.5" deep
483mm x 75mm x 114mm
7 pin DIN, (standard 5 pin cable plugs in without phantom power feature)
Thru/Out 5 pin DIN
Provided on MIDI IN jack pins 6 and 7 - 9VAC 2 amps
128
0-127
Midi control
Change commands in groups of 8 with 16 banks 0-7, 8-15, 16-
23.................120-127
Relays
Copyright © 2009 GHS Corporation.
All rights reserved.
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Gas lled, contacts gold plated
PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING.
• All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed.
• Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings.
• The power cord/adapter should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
• Do not block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
• Only used attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
• Do not use this product with any case, stand, tripod, bracket or table that
is not specied by the manufacturer. Insure that the case, stand, tripod,
bracket etc. is properly adjusted and setup (follow all instructions). Extra
care and caution should be taken to avoid tip over and injury.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused during long
periods of time.
Refer all service to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. DO NOT MAKE
ANY INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT
ANY TIME. DO NOT TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE
WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS CAUSING SHOCK HAZARD.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between
32° F and 104° F (0° C and 40° C). This unit may not function properly under extreme
temperatures.
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Introduction
The PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor provides 8 discrete Loops all with True Bypass, buffered and non buffered signal paths, 128 programmable presets with Real time control using the 9 high quality metal foot
switches.
The eight LOOPs may be congured for multiple purposes including Channel switching, effects loops,
guitar routing and more. Add preset programmability along with pedal True Bypass to any standard
pedal board with ease!
The PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor is easy to set up and program with real time user controls. Program
the unit from the top panel using the switches. Recall the rst 8 user presets using the 8 onboard
footswitches or access a total of 128 presets using external MIDI program changes. External MIDI Continuous Controllers add the ability to trigger loops externally.
The PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor supports intelligent latching and momentary switch sensing, which allows
the user to use any MIDI Continuous Controller number without any other programming effort!
The PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor has buffered ACTIVE and PASSIVE inputs, with PASSIVE/ACTIVE and
ACTIVE outputs on the back. It may also be set to any MIDI channel and is programmable from the top
panel as well as congured for use on any of 16 banks of controllers via the top panel switches.
MIDI In/Out/Thru is also provided making it the ideal addition to any oor setup that can benet from
the exibility attained with Programmable Presets, 8 LOOPS with True Bypass, Real Time and External
Loop Control capabilities. Additionally, using Rocktron’s SMART CONTROLLER TECHNOLOGY,
the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor can also be used for momentary amplier switching!
For further expansion Rocktron recommends combining the PatchMate Loop 8 Floor with any Rocktron
MIDI controller, including the MIDI XChange, MIDI Mate, All Access and All Access LTD.
Enjoy!
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PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor Top Panel
1 LOOP Switches
These switches are used to turn "on/off" each individual loop. The LED above each switch will
display the "current" status of the PatchMate. If an LED above a switch is lit, that LOOP is active. If the LED above a switch is not lit, the LOOP is not active or off.
SECONDARY SWITCH FUNCTIONS - DESCRIPTIONS 1-6
These functions are only available once you have entered the "SETUP MODE". To enter the SETUP
MODE, turn the power "ON" - you now have 3 seconds to press the STORE SWITCH once. After the 3
second time out it will enter the SETUP MODE...... and the STORE LED will "blink".
2 CHANNEL/BANK Function
In this function switches 1, 2, 3 and 4 are used to select the MIDI Channel and MIDI Control-
lers Banks. See the section titled "SETUP YOUR PATCHMATE LOOP 8 FLOOR" later in this
manual for the procedure.
3 PRESET DUMP Function
In this function switch 5 is used to dump presets from one PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor to another
PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor. See the section titled "PRESET DUMP" later in this manual for the
proceedure.
4 CANCEL Function
In this function switch 6 is used to CANCEL any secondary function changes that you have
made before you have stored them.
5 STEREO LINK Function
In this function switch 7 is used to select the STEREO LINK function whic allows you to link
LOOPs within the PatchMate Loop 8 Floor for Stereo control. See the section titled "STEREO
LINK" later in this manual for the procedure.
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PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor Top Panel Continued......
6 CHANGES Function
In this function switch 8 is used to select if you would like the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor to
respond to MIDI Program changes and MIDI Controller changes or not. See the section in this
manual called "CHANGES Function" for more details.
7 ACTIVE - Power LED
When this LED is lit the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor is "ON" or "ACTIVE". To turn on the
PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor, use the POWER switch located on the back panel. See PatchMate
LOOP 8 Floor Back Panel section of this manual for more information on the power switch.
8 STORE Button & PRESET LED
This Switch is used to STORE (save) any preset that has been changed and to put the PatchMate
LOOP 8 Floor into "PRESET" mode.
See "STORING PRESETS" and "PRESET MODE" sections in this manual for more details on
these functions.
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PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor Top Panel Side Panel
1 ACTIVE Input Jack
Plug your guitar into this jack to use the buffered input. This ACTIVE Input Jack is connected
to an active buffer that helps maintain signal strength when driving multiple devices in parallel. This "buffered" output is present on the "ACTIVE OUTPUT" on the back panel of the
PatchMate.
ACTIVE INPUT (front panel) → BUFFER (internal) → ACTIVE OUTPUT (back panel)
Note: When the ACTIVE INPUT Jack is used, the buffered signal is present at the PAS.-
ACT. OUTPUT as well, allowing you to connect another device to this jack.
ACTIVE INPUT (front panel) → BUFFER (internal) → PAS.-ACT.. OUTPUT (back panel)
2 PASSIVE Input Jack
Plug your guitar into this jack if you would like to bypass the buffered input allowing your guitar
signal to "feed thru" wire to wire. This "feed thru" signal is present on the "PAS.-ACT. OUTPUT" on the back panel of the PatchMate
PASSIVE INPUT (front panel) → PAS.-ACT. OUTPUT (back panel)
Note: When the PASSIVE Input is NOT being used the ACTIVE (buffered) OUTPUT
will be present at the PAS.-ACT. OUTPUT. Thus, you can connect another device to
PAS.-ACT. OUTPUT and it will have the buffered signal.
ACTIVE INPUT (front panel) → BUFFER (internal) → PAS.-ACT.. OUTPUT (back panel)
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PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor Back Panel
NOTE: The following example is to illustrate a serial chain of effects and how the
Patchmate Loop 8 Floor may be applied. It is not necessary to daisy chain each
LOOP in the order listed below. You may use any LOOP you desire and in any
order you choose.
1 LOOP Section Number "1"
These jacks are used to connect your rst device in the signal chain. These jacks correspond to
the LOOP Button Number "1" on the front panel of the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor.
2 LOOP Section Number "2"
These jacks are used to connect your second device in the signal chain. These jacks correspond
to the LOOP Button Number "2" on the front panel of the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor.
3 LOOP Section Number "3"
These jacks are used to connect your third device in the signal chain. These jacks correspond to
the LOOP Button Number "3" on the front panel of the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor.
4 LOOP Section Number "4"
These jacks are used to connect your fourth device in the signal chain. These jacks correspond to
the LOOP Button Number "4" on the front panel of the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor.
5 LOOP Section Number "5"
These jacks are used to connect your fth device in the signal chain. These jacks correspond to
the LOOP Button Number "5" on the front panel of the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor.
6 LOOP Section Number "6"
These jacks are used to connect your sixth device in the signal chain. These jacks correspond to
the LOOP Button Number "6" on the front panel of the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor.
7 LOOP Section Number "7"
These jacks are used to connect your seventh device in the signal chain. These jacks correspond
to the LOOP Button Number "7" on the front panel of the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor.
8 LOOP Section Number "8"
These jacks are used to connect your eighth device in the signal chain. These jacks correspond
to the LOOP Button Number "8" on the front panel of the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor.
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PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor Back Panel...continued....
9 PASSIVE/ACTIVE OUTPUT Jack
Use this jack to plug into the next unit in your signal chain or the desired LOOP. This jack can
also be used as an output for the guitar signal when splitting the signal. This jack is the output
for the PASSIVE/ACTIVE input jack located on the side panel of the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor.
10 ACTIVE OUTPUT Jack
This jack is used to send your guitar signal to your desired device, such as an amplier. This
jack is the output for the ACTIVE input jack located on the side panel of the PatchMate LOOP 8
Floor.
11 MIDI OUT/THRU Jack
Use this jack to plug into the rst MIDI controllable device in your signal chain.
12 MIDI IN Jack
Use this jack to plug in your MIDI controller. This jack is a 7 Pin MIDI Jack, however a stan-
dard 5 Pin MIDI Cable can be used. If plugging into a Rocktron MIDI controller such as the All
Access, MIDI Mate or MIDI Xchange, we recommend using the Rocktron RMM900 7-Pin MIDI
Cable (sold separately). Pins 6 and 7 supply phantom power to the Rocktron MIDI controller
when using the RMM900.
13 POWER Jack
Plug the included 9VAC adapter into this jack to provide power to the unit. Please follow all pre-
cautions as outlined in this manual and the manuals of the products that are being plugged into
the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor. Failure to follow these precautions may void the warranty.
14 POWER Switch
Use this switch to power "on" or "off" the PatchMate LOOP 8 Floor. When on the "ACTIVE"
LED on the top panel will be lit.
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Individual LOOP Jacks Descriptions
1 IN Jack
This is the rst jack in the signal chain. The audio signal will enter the "LOOP" through this
jack.
2 SEND - N.C. Jack
This jack is used to send the signal to the desired audio device or to an ampliers footswitch jack
for N.C. (NORMALLY CLOSE) channel switching.
3 RETURN Jack
This jack is used to receive the returned signal from the desired audio device..
4 OUT - N.O. Jack
This jack is then used to send the signal to the next LOOP or next device in the signal chain or to
an ampliers footswitch jack for N.O. (NORMALLY OPEN) channel switching.
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