{"product_id":"disaster-area-designs-dpc-8ez-programmable-bypass-switcher-demo-deal-open-box","title":"Disaster Area Designs DPC-8EZ Bypass Switcher - Black (Demo Deal)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDisaster Area Designs DPC-8EZ\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact pedalboard control system with eight effects loops and MIDI.  The DPC-8EZ is similar to the popular DPC-5 pedalboard controller but has more effects loops and a simplified MIDI implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe DPC-8EZ is fully compatible with the Disaster Area Gen2 pedal controllers, including the DMC-6D and DMC-7D.  Combining a DPC-8EZ with a DMC-7D allows the player to use the DMC-7D as a powerful preset organizer and MIDI controller, while leaving the DPC-8EZ in direct access mode for quick pedal selection.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePlease note that in order to pack the maximum connectivity into the DPC-8EZ, the jack spacing is very tight.  Disaster Area have tested several different brands and types of patch cables and have found DisasterPlugs to be the best solution for cabling up a DPC-8EZ.  36 plugs (3 kits) are required to cable 8 effects and one volume pedal into a DPC-8EZ.  Other options include George L’s and Lava solderless kits, including Mini-ELC and Tightrope kits.  Customers wishing to use soldered connections may use Switchcraft 380 straight plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003ePreset Mode:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 1-4:  Select a preset.  Tap the current preset for bypass.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 5:  Change preset banks.  Hold to enter direct access mode.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial Functions:\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 1:  Hold for tuner mute\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 2:  Hold to select folder 1-4\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003ch3\u003eDirect Access Mode:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 1-4:  Select loops 1-4 (blue bank) or loops 5-8 (green bank.)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 5:  Change loop banks (1-4 or 5-8.)  Hold to enter preset mode.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial Functions:\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 1:  Hold for Tuner Mute\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 4:  Hold to save the current loop settings to a preset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003ch3\u003eConfiguration Options:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHold Buttons at boot to change settings.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eButtons 1+5:  Factory Reset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButtons 1+4:  Reset config only (retains presets)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButtons 1+2:  Firmware Update Mode\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 1:  Enable MIDI channel learning \/ autoconfig.  Works with DMC-6D \/ 7D, DPC-5 as master\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 2:  Change startup mode.  DPC-8EZ starts in either preset mode or direct access mode\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 3:  Enable \/ disable Stereo Link\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 4:  Change MIDI output from THRU to MERGE - DPC-8EZ sends program changes in MERGE mode.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eButton 5:  Enable or disable Automatic Noise Reduction - ANR mutes the output while switching to eliminate pops or clicks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003ch3\u003eDPC-8EZ Insert Connector\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe DPC-8EZ Insert allows the controller to function as two separate switching systems with separate audio paths\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSplit the paths to place loops 1-4 in the preamp of your amp, 5-8 in the effects loop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSplit the paths to switch effects in two separate amplifiers or signal chains\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace a volume pedal after your drive pedals \/ before your modulation and time-based effects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the Stereo Link feature to have the left stereo channel use loops 1-4 and the right stereo channel use loops 5-8\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003ch3\u003eMIDI Functions\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe DPC-8EZ features a limited but powerful MIDI implementation.  Selecting a preset on the DPC-8EZ will send a MIDI program change message to any other connected MIDI devices (MERGE mode.)  This program sending is fixed per preset, and may be disabled.  If the MIDI sending \/ MERGE is disabled, the MIDI input still acts as a MIDI thru.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach loop on the DPC-8EZ may also be controlled by a MIDI CC (continuous controller) message. The DMC-7D, DMC-6D, and DPC-5 can control the DPC-8EZ as a slave device.  This allows the DMC or DPC-5 to select saved presets on the DPC-8EZ and still pass MIDI control data to any other MIDI pedals on your board. The DPC-8EZ does not support multiple MIDI channel control or program mapping like the DPC-5 or DMC-6D \/ DMC-7D.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Disaster Area Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44451110748263,"sku":"456384","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/disaster-area-dpc-8ez-1_74082fca-a30d-466e-b1db-2baff1165940.jpg?v=1787095880","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/disaster-area-designs-dpc-8ez-programmable-bypass-switcher-demo-deal-open-box","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}