{"product_id":"42414","title":"The GigRig QuarterMaster 8 Gold-Contact Relay Switching Pedal","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eSimple loop switching for your guitar pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheGigRig QuarterMaster QMX is a compact true bypass loop switcher designed to simplify complex pedalboards while preserving the integrity of your signal path. Built for players who want fast, reliable control over multiple effects without compromising tone, the QMX provides high-quality loop switching in a lightweight and pedalboard-friendly format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned around TheGigRig's low-noise true bypass architecture and OptoKick optical footswitch system, the QMX delivers smooth, silent switching with minimal impact on your core guitar tone. Whether you're building a compact board or managing a larger live rig, it offers a practical way to engage groups of pedals instantly while reducing unnecessary signal chain length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in multiple loop configurations, the QuarterMaster QMX scales easily from simple grab-and-go setups to larger performance systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrue Bypass Loop Switching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach loop in the QMX is fully true bypass, allowing pedals to be completely removed from the signal chain when disengaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits include:\n- Reduced signal degradation\n- Lower noise floor\n- Cleaner bypass tone\n- Simpler pedal management\n- Faster live switching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact aluminium enclosure keeps overall pedalboard weight and footprint to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptoKick Silent Switching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QMX uses TheGigRig's OptoKick optical footswitch system for:\n- Silent operation\n- Reliable switching\n- Reduced mechanical wear\n- Smooth live performance control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis avoids the loud mechanical clicks associated with many traditional loop switchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlip\/Flop Loop Functionality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard loop can be configured as a flip\/flop loop, allowing instant switching between selected effects while still enabling additional loops simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly useful for:\n- Multiple delay pedals\n- Alternate drive channels\n- Switching between modulation chains\n- A\/B style effect setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTuner \u0026amp; Instrument Switching Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach QMX includes a tuner jack mod plug which grounds unused return jacks to help reduce:\n- Noise\n- Hiss\n- Radio frequency interference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loop returns can also function as alternative instrument inputs, making it possible to:\n- Switch quietly between guitars\n- Manage multiple instruments from the same pedalboard\n- Simplify live rig changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact true bypass loop switcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for guitar pedalboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality analogue signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilent OptoKick optical footswitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight aluminium enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in multiple loop configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlip\/flop loop functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner output support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise reduction grounding plug included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used for instrument switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for compact and large pedalboard setups alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e| Specification | Details |\n|---|---|\n| Power Requirement | 9V DC \/ 400mA |\n| Length | 54cm \/ 21.26\" |\n| Height | 4cm \/ 1.57\" |\n| Depth | 5.8cm \/ 2.28\" |\n| Weight | 0.80kg \/ 1.8lbs |\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuitar pedalboard management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue bypass signal routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive performance rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-pedal switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact touring setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilent effect switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple guitar setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVelcro on base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/4Loe2AQKCXc?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eVideo: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4Loe2AQKCXc\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/4Loe2AQKCXc\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"itemspec\"\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 42414\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMake:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=vendor%3AThe+GigRig+AND+tag%3Avisible\"\u003eThe GigRig\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=QuarterMaster+8+AND+tag%3Avisible\"\u003eQuarterMaster 8\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gear-condition-key\" class=\"fs-product-condition fs-product-condition-verygood\"\u003eVery Good\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCategories:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=tag%3Aeffects-and-pedals+AND+tag%3Avisible\"\u003eeffects-and-pedals\u003c\/a\u003e ⇒ \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=tag%3Acontrollers-volume-and-expression+AND+tag%3Avisible\"\u003econtrollers-volume-and-expression\u003c\/a\u003e ⇒ \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=tag%3Apedal+AND+tag%3Avisible\"\u003epedal\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=tag%3APedals+AND+tag%3ASwitch+AND+tag%3Avisible\" class=\"btn btn--small\"\u003eSwitch\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=tag%3APedals+AND+tag%3AUtility+AND+tag%3Avisible\" class=\"btn btn--small\"\u003eUtility\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade In:\u003c\/b\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMPN:\u003c\/b\u003e 42414\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModular Grid:\u003c\/b\u003e Pedals \u003ca class=\"btn btn--small\" href=\"https:\/\/modulargrid.net\/p\/the-gigrig-quatermaster-qmx-8\" title=\"View Details\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eⓘ\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn btn--small\" href=\"https:\/\/modulargrid.net\/p\/modules_racks\/add\/20793\" title=\"Add\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e＋\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions*:\u003c\/b\u003e 540 mm wide 40 mm high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower*:\u003c\/b\u003e ? mA \/ ? 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