Rocktron - Patchmate

Rocktron/Bradshaw Patch Mate

Rocktron/Bradshaw Switching System - by Rocktron and sort of by Custom Audio. Interview with Bob Bradshaw page 16 Guitar Shop Spring 1994, which I have. Used by Marty Friedman of Megadeth, and Eddie Van Halen.

Rocktron Patch Mate was reviewed in Guitar Player Nov 1994 page 104.

http://www.rocktron.com/manuals/patchmat/manpatch.html - manual for Patch Mate

Good article about all sorts of switching devices for mixing MIDI processors and vintage pedals. Guitar Player November 1994, page 101 - Better Living with Vintage Effects, by Art Thompson. Covers:

Bradshaw:

• 4x4 Audio Controller ($599) [the brain]
• RS-10 MIDI Foot Controller ($699) [the foot controller]
• Expander ($349)
• Amp Selectors ($499 to $999)

Digital Music Corporation:

• GCX Guitar Audio Switcher ($350) [the brain] .
• Ground Control ($279) (companion to above) [the foot controller]
• Ground Link ($150 was projected price)

Rocktron:

• Patch Mate ($739) [the brain]
• MIDI Mate ($399) [the foot controller]

Egnater:

• Simul Switch SS-4 ($549)
• Simul Cab SC-4 ($399)
• Simul Cab SC-8 ($449)

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