Perth guy, G'day mates...

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Idgolfguy

Thought I'd have to include the G'day.
Been reading the forum for awhile as I've been a Guitar Synth user since the 80's.

Got back into playing a couple of years ago when I started using the IOS modelling. I gig occasionally using IPads 4 and Pro (12.1) with the Positive Grid apps. Using Ik's Blueboard and PG's BT4 for wireless midi.

I have a GR09 from the old days and it still works well. Effects that I also use include Digitech GNX 3000and IPB-10.

I have a Marshall 410C but don't use that much anymore. My primary amp is an HK Nano 600 - small but loud enough.

Was thinking about buying the FTP, GR55 but ended getting the GP-10 today after some intensive reading on this site. The people here are very knowledgeable.

My aim is to try to get the GP-10 to be controlled via my IPad - may be a tall order but it gives me something to do.

Hopefully I will add some value to this site.

Regards
Victor

Elantric

Welcome!



QuoteUsing Ik's Blueboard and PG's BT4 for wireless midi.

Are you able use both at same time?

I'd want to use BT-4 for MIDI. patch change and Blueboard for stomp box ( MIDI CC#) with BIAS FX

Idgolfguy

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Yes I use both at the same time.
The BT4 does bank and patch. The BB does the CC and has the EV5s connected to it.

The IPad sees both devices as separate units and routes both back to apps. Don't need to use Midibridge etc.

Hopefully my picture upload works.

Have also used this setup to work my Line 6 Pocket Pod.

Elantric


Idgolfguy

Let me know if you need my detailed setup.

whippinpost91850

That is awesome. Thanks yeah I would love to see your detailed setup :)

And welcome to the family

Idgolfguy

I'll preface my setup with an overview of my setup.

I don't play professionally. I did it for a living in the 80s. These days, I'm in IT. Stopped playing completely in the 90s and got back into playing about two years ago.

I play in a 14 piece band with eclectic music, 4 piece light rockish band. I also periodically gig in pickup bands and the odd session as I read.

As stated in my first post, my main live setup now is HK Nano 600, Ipad 4 running BiasFX through a Line 6 Sonic Port. The Blueboard and BT4 coupled with the two EV-5 are my app controllers.

Platforms:
Ipad 4 and Ipad Pro 12.1
Surface Pro (original)

Music Apps on the Ipad (not conclusive)
PG - Bias, Bias FX, Jamup Pro, Tone Stack, Amplitube, Ampkit, Mobile Pod, ForScore

The Blueboard is setup
Settings:
Mode: Ctrl Change
Allow Bank Change: On
Send PC in Ctrl Change Mode: On
Footswitches Backlight: ON

On a single bank for CC for the following:
A - CC52 - Overdrive effects (On/Off)
B - CC53 - Modulation effects (including Wha On/Off)
C - CC54 - Delay effects (On/Off)
D - CC55 - Tap

EV-5 CC7 - Volume
EV-5 CC 01 - Wha Swell

With BiasFX, the CCs are set individually on each effect. I switch different combinations of effects in and out.
With JamUp, the CCs are set based on effect type or group.

As I may choose between Jamup and BiasFX, I've coordinated the CCs to be similar.

BT4 Setup
I don't have a pedal connected to in yet. When I find an EV-5 for sale, will pick it up.
I use the BT 4 in 2 modes - Bank View and Preset View.

Bank View:
A Page+ which moves to the next bank
B Page- which moves down one bank
C Preset+ which moves to the previous preset
D Preset- which moves to the previous preset

Preset View:
A Preset A
B Preset B
C Preset B
D Preset D

I have hard coded button A (hold press) to take me to Bank View and button B (hold press) for Preset View.
I found the Tap functionality flaky on the BT4. May be a latency issue. The BB is better and accurate for Tap delay etc.

Overall, the build on the BT 4 is better physically but the switches are too hard and noisy. The BB has better software features and more intuitive to programme.