Guitar rack system setup example. Image via TC Electronic. If you look at it this way, wiring and cables are fairly straightforward. Electrical wiring would include pedal power 9V cables and any kind of adapter or power plug that needs to be accounted for. These should all be kept separate from signal processing cables, which would include MIDI cabling, instrument cables and patch cables between pedals or rack units.
What I like to do is wire all the necessary instrument cables first, then come back in and do all the electric wiring, while taping down as much as possible to cut back on the mess. For simplicity's sake, I've focused primarily on the core elements of a guitar rack system.
However, you can migrate anything that has to do with signal processing to a case. At this point, it comes down to an issue of how much money you want to spend and how you want your rig to function. Having a tuner and equalizer in a pedal form is cheaper, but there is a lot more versatility and flexibility to be had if you can migrate it all to a rack case.
This topic, while frustratingly vague, can often be made really simple by seeing what kind of rack systems other guitar players have been able to successfully build and set up.
You can shoot him an email to get in touch. Can someone tell me what kinda rack setup armon amarth is useing for there death metal guitar sound I want to know. Hi there Bob. Alright I have a few things in my rack I want to hook up properly. From bottom of rack to the top I have 6 units not counting the Furman P PF R that all are plugged into at the very top. OK The first is the amp, Marshall If there is any way you can help me hook these up correctly, please do.
Hey Brian — how far have you gotten so far? You should start with the master output on the JMP-1 going into the Your tuner could probably be in the effects loop as well. Alright Bob if I understand this right this is what I have done. I could not figure out how to use these two together. I have never had that on a amp before. Hey Brian — if there is only one effects send on the back of the JMP-1, that should go into the input of your first rack unit, then you would just treat your rack units like effects pedals, with the exception of the tuner.
I assume you have a speaker cab attached to the your power amp? Hey Bob I appreciate the help. You have to use either one as both are pre-amps. If I used together I would have to unplug guitar from one then plug into the other every time just to get the benefits of either one.
We have come along way since the JMP came out. I think there is around 20 years difference in the two pre-amps. I like to play all genres of music but Mainly rock and metal so should i consider another preamp?
I have a 50w head that i love but would this be to weak to power both preamps? Any help would be appreciated. The head is a type of preamp. I would do either the or the MP1, but not both. In a scenario where you use a self-contained Amp head like a JCM into a speaker cabinet, when do you use the effects loop for signal processing effects vs placing the effects before the input of the JCM ? Conventionally, ambient effects are handled better in an effects loop, while everything else gets placed before the primary amp input.
In the second diagram, they throw a volume pedal and some modulation in the effects loop as well. But again, this is just convention. Comment Policy: You're down to leave a comment? That's awesome. Please avoid any spammy keywords or a domain as your name, otherwise your comment will be deleted. Let's stay on topic, keep questions relevant and have a meaningful conversation. All the best.
Don't subscribe All Replies to my comments Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. You can also subscribe without commenting. Most guitar players start out with a setup that goes something like this: You have a guitar, a cable, a small maybe mid-sized combo amp and perhaps a pedal or two. In fact, their rigs look quite different. Take Herman Li's amp and speaker cabs, for example:.
But this rig is smarter, more efficient, leaner and meaner than its 90s ancestors. So much for the theory. But what about the hands-on stuff, like how exactly do you fasten a lunchbox amp down in a rack system? And do you keep a mini tube amp cool inside a crate? Pretty neat! Once we settled down and stopped swinging from the chandeliers, we took a closer look at his homemade marvel. As you can gather from the pics, the outcome of his inspired effort is impressive indeed.
He removed the rubber feet from the bottom of the GM36, drilled matching holes in the shelf, and then attached the amp to the shelf by inserting screws in the threaded holes for the feet. A mind-boggling variety of shelves are available to install all kinds of devices in racks, and your local music store should stock plenty of very affordable options. The Axe-Fx unit used in this rack is a luxury rather than a necessity.
It was placed below the GrandMeister to keep it cool. This rack-mounted rig has been used daily for a few months now with no thermal or functional issues whatsoever. Au contraire, its components are afforded armor-like protection in a safely portable package, and the short signal and MIDI pathways are well-routed, thereby adding an extra touch of class to the deluxe guitar tone.
When we produced the video interview to accompany this blog make sure to watch it below when you finish reading! As soon as you open up the amp, remove the feet, or place it into a rack setting like this, it will no longer be covered should something go wrong.
But now I find my self regretting ever buying an FSM I would add the ability for the app to send commands to effects units for each preset.
Most mixers also have a headphone out, so they can be used for monitoring, or silent playing if you're not routing the outputs to a desk or DAW. At the budget end, both Behringer and Samson make units that can be had either new or used for the price of your average Boss pedal. In addition to these, a passive splitter and phase-inverting box like the cheap-and-cheerful Millenium SP31 will allow you to split your guitar signal and keep a dry path running parallel into your rack mixer, as well as debug phase issues.
For the most basic setup in the home studio, using the rack mixer to mute your wet path will do for tracking guitars, but if you're going to take your rack out and play live, then you have two main options. Most rackmount cases are designed for heavy use and to withstand any damage that may occur during transportation. The more they are designed for protection the heavier they get. There are a few companies designing with new materials to help balance the weight to protection ratio.
For maximum protection, a shock mount case has double walls, where an exterior wall supports an internal wall or rack frame through some form of shock absorption material. This could be simply foam padding or it can be rubber shock mounts.
The result is better protection from bounces, but more weight. Your tubes will appreciate the shock mount ride. You can also put in accessories like a draw for cables and hardware, or a shelf for pedals and other small non-rackmount gear.
The tone wizards who are constantly tweaking the different parts of their rig will likely find a lot of satisfaction in building and customizing a rack setup. Touring musicians may also enjoy the added protection and peace of mind of having their equipment stowed safely in a rack case.
A good rackmount setup could be a big step towards finding your perfect tone. December 07,
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