Stomp switch to swap 1/4" L + R input to R + L output (if that makes any sense.

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Stomp switch to swap 1/4" L + R input to R + L output (if that makes any sense.

Hi I'm looking for a stomp switch with two 1/4" inputs and two 1/4" outputs.
 
The inputs are two different signals (my guitar and a loop if it matters). The two outputs would run to two different amps. Input A goes to amp A and input B goes to amp B. I want to hit a switch hand have input A go to amp B and input B go to amp B.
 
This is for a guitar setup, so small and foot switchable is the order of the day.
 
Does anyone know where to get such a beast?
 
-1000 points to anyone who suggests making one. If you sent me into a room with a hammer and an anvil they would both come out broken
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    Re:Stomp switch to swap 1/4" L + R input to R + L output (if that makes any sense. 2011/10/03 16:50:56 (permalink)
    Yeah... I made something like this one time for a studio setup I had..... used relays and it worked pretty good but it made  a loud bang every time I switched it. 

    I can't suggest a commercially available model.  Try googling it or call a music store.




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    Re:Stomp switch to swap 1/4" L + R input to R + L output (if that makes any sense. 2011/10/03 17:22:00 (permalink)
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    Yeah... I made something like this one time for a studio setup I had..... used relays and it worked pretty good but it made  a loud bang every time I switched it. 
    To get rid of the bang you just need to add a resistor between the posts. I don't remember the value exactly - but a quick search should help you out. Craig Anderton could likely provide a solution in a heartbeat
     
    DerGeist: You are asking for a pretty special box there, I don't think it will be very easy to find one off the shelf. I know you said not to say just "build one" - but that is likely going to be the only solution. My suggestion is to find someone in your area that can build one for you. It's about a 30 minute job for anyone with just a little knowledge.

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    Re:Stomp switch to swap 1/4" L + R input to R + L output (if that makes any sense. 2011/10/04 08:18:33 (permalink)
    Thanks all.
     
    I suspected this might not be all that easy to find.
     
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    Re:Stomp switch to swap 1/4" L + R input to R + L output (if that makes any sense. 2011/10/04 11:57:24 (permalink)
    These guys are pricey, and despite a zillion pedal combinations, I didn't see exactly what you want, but they would probably build it for you at a cost:

    http://www.loop-master.com/

    But, as discussed, it'd probably be much cheaper to just find someone there who knows how to solder. If you need a source for them for a stompbox enclosure or footswitch components, Smallbear is pretty popular:

    http://www.smallbearelec.com/home.html

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    Re:Stomp switch to swap 1/4" L + R input to R + L output (if that makes any sense. 2011/10/04 13:43:54 (permalink)
    Fantastic.
     
    Loop-master can do a custom one for me withing my budget.
     
    Thanks for the link.
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    Re:Stomp switch to swap 1/4" L + R input to R + L output (if that makes any sense. 2011/10/05 14:22:19 (permalink)
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    Yeah... I made something like this one time for a studio setup I had..... used relays and it worked pretty good but it made  a loud bang every time I switched it. 
    To get rid of the bang you just need to add a resistor between the posts. I don't remember the value exactly - but a quick search should help you out. Craig Anderton could likely provide a solution in a heartbeat
     
    DerGeist: You are asking for a pretty special box there, I don't think it will be very easy to find one off the shelf. I know you said not to say just "build one" - but that is likely going to be the only solution. My suggestion is to find someone in your area that can build one for you. It's about a 30 minute job for anyone with just a little knowledge.

    yeah...that was years ago with my old Tascam porta one... all long gone now.



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