Power Requirements
SND These are standard ¼” mono jacks that
75mA@9.6VDC Max.
+ -
Use Boss PSA Adapter Only
5.5mm/2.1mm Barrel Connector
!!!WARNING!!! DO NOT USE A COMPACT “SWITCHING” OR
“SWITCHMODE” POWER ADAPTER (SUCH AS
THE ONE SPOT, THE POWER ALL AND
SIMILAR MODELS) TO POWER THE GRX4
BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO
DAMAGE IT. A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE TO
THE ADAPTER THAT WE RECOMMEND IS A
HIGH QUALITY POWER SUPPLY SUCH AS
THE VOODOO LAB PEDAL POWER.
Switches & Connections
EDIT/STORE This switch is used to edit (it automatically
stores) settings on the GRX4.
The EDIT/STORE switch has NO effect when
the GRX4 is set to one of the four Control
Change (CC1 – CC4) Operating Modes (i.e. Edit
Loop Configuration and Edit Program Change
Channel are not accessible until the Program
Change Operating Mode is selected).
S1 (Internal) This internal switch can be used to turn off
the IN:BUF jack audio buffer circuit, which
is always shipped from the factory in the on
position. To utilize this switch; (1) Remove
the black EDIT/STORE switch cap by
pulling on it. (2) Remove the 11 chassis
cover screws. (3) Use the screwdriver to
gently press the EDIT/STORE switch while
lifting the chassis cover. The switch is
located behind the IN:BUF jack.
Switch (S1) IN = Buffer ON
Switch (S1) OUT = Buffer OFF
POWER This is a standard 5.5mm/2.1mm barrel
jack and it accepts power from an external
AC Adapter. See the Power Requirements
section (above) for more information.
MIDI IN This is a 7-pin DIN jack that is 100%
compatible with all standard 5-pin MIDI
cables. It allows the GRX4 to receive
commands from an external MIDI device
such as a MIDI footcontroller/sequencer.
MIDI THRU This is a 7-pin DIN jack that is 100%
compatible with all standard 5-pin MIDI
cables. It passes MIDI commands received
by the MIDI IN jack to other MIDI devices.
IN & IN:BUF These are standard ¼” mono jacks that
provide Loop #1 to #3 and Loop #4 with an
audio signal from an external source. The
IN:BUF jack is buffered.
provide a switchable (muting) output signal
to the input of an external device/effect.
SND/NC Same as above. Alternatively, this jack
also provides a Normally Closed relay
contact allowing Loop #4 to be used as an
Isolated Control/Switching Function.
RTN These are standard ¼” mono jacks that
accept an audio signal from an external
device/effect. Inserting a ¼” plug will break
the internal normalling to the SND
and
OUT jacks (the RTN jack of Loop #4 is not
internally normalled to the OUT/NO jack).
OUT This is a standard ¼” mono jack that
provides an audio signal from the GRX4
loops to an external device.
OUT/NO Same as above. Alternatively, this jack
also provides a Normally Open relay
contact allowing Loop #4 to be used as an
Isolated Control/Switching Function.
Warranty
This product is warranted against failures due to defective parts or
faulty workmanship for a period of one year after delivery to the
original owner. During this one year period Axess Electronics will
make any necessary repairs without charge for parts and labor.
However, shipping charges to and from the repair location must
be paid by the owner.
This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not
transferable.
This warranty does not cover damage to the product as a result
from accident or misuse.
This warranty will be canceled at the sole discretion of Axess
Electronics if the product has:
(1) Any signs of tampering, unauthorized service, or
modifications.
(2) Any damage resulting from physical abuse or failure to follow
the operating instructions.
Axess Electronics’ liability to the owner and under this warranty is
limited only to the repair or replacement of the defective product.
Call or write to Axess Electronics prior to shipping the product for
repair.
Axess Electronics reserves the right to make any changes and/or
improvements to the design of this product without any obligation
to include those changes in any previously manufactured units.
How To Reach Us
Mail: Axess Electronics
251 Queen Street South #278
Mississauga, Ontario L5M1L7
Canada
Tel.: 416-410-9688
Website: http://www.axess-electronics.com
GRX4
Guitar Router/Switcher
• The GRX4 Guitar Router/Switcher provides
four (mono) audio loops.
• Relays with gold-plated contacts are utilized
to route the audio signal with absolutely no
tone coloration or degradation.
• The signal path is configured as a series
chain of three audio loops and a fourth audio
loop (with its own input and output jacks) that
can also be used for mute switching or as an
Isolated Control/Switching Function.
• Includes the same high quality Op-Amp based
buffer circuit that is in our BS2 which is both
low-noise and musical. Don’t let other’s try to
deceive you, nothing is transparent !!!
• Buffering prevents the loss of (1) signal level (2)
high end frequency response and (3) low end
punch that is caused by cable capacitance
and/or the poorly designed input stage/circuitry
of some FX pedals.
• The buffer can be bypassed for a completely
passive signal path.
• An infinite number of GRX4's can be used
simultaneously and/or added to existing rigs
with other switchers.
• Capable of switching both instrument level
(pedals) and line level (rack - with the buffer
bypassed) audio signals.
• Compatible with all MIDI footcontrollers and
responds to MIDI Program Change
messages or Control Change messages.
• Powered by a 9VDC Adapter (we recommend
the Boss PSA Series) with a 5.5mm/2.1mm
barrel connector.
• Brushed finish with black anodize coating and
laser-engraved printing.
• Housed in a compact (7.50" x 4.75" x 1.55")
and rugged 0.064” thick aluminum enclosure
for years of reliable use and performance.
Operating Instructions Edit Program Change Channel Edit Operating Mode
The four LED’s labeled L1 to L4 indicate the on/off status This section details how to change the MIDI Channel that This section details how to select the GRX4 operating
of each loop, so when an LED is lit, the loop is on. incoming MIDI Program Change messages must be on in mode (and MIDI messages that will activate its loops).
order for the GRX4 to respond, by recalling a preset.
The GRX4 can be controlled via MIDI Program Change (1) Remove power from the GRX4. (2) Press and hold the
messages or MIDI Control Change messages, making it (1) Remove power from the GRX4. (2) Press and hold the EDIT/STORE switch while re-applying power to the GRX4
compatible with every MIDI footcontroller available. EDIT/STORE switch while re-applying power to the GRX4 and wait for all four LED’s to flash three times, then
and wait for all four LED’s to flash one time, then release release the switch. The GRX4 operating mode can now be
To configure the GRX4 so that it can be controlled via
the switch. The MIDI Channel can now be changed as changed as follows... (3) Press the EDIT/STORE switch to
MIDI Program Changes, perform the following steps;
follows... (3) Press the EDIT/STORE switch to scroll scroll through the different GRX4 operating modes, refer to
(1) Read the Edit Operating Mode section and select the through the sixteen different MIDI Channels, refer to the the chart below. (4) To save the selected GRX4 operating
Program Change Operating Mode. chart below. (4) To save the selected MIDI Channel in the mode in non-volatile memory, simply remove the power.
(2) Read the Edit Loop Configuration section and setup all non-volatile memory, simply remove the GRX4’s power.
four loops for Latch type switching. MODE L4-LED L3-LED L2-LED L1-LED
(3) Read the Edit Program Change Channel section and CHANNEL L4-LED L3-LED L2-LED L1-LED Program Change
set the GRX4’s MIDI Channel so that it’s the same as Channel #1 Control Change CC1
the MIDI Channel that the Program Changes are Channel #2 Control Change CC2
Channel #3 Control Change CC3
being transmitted on by the MIDI footcontroller. Control Change CC4
Channel #4
There are 128 Program Change numbers and each one Channel #5
corresponds to a memory location within the GRX4. The Channel #6
GRX4 is capable of storing different on/off combinations of Channel #7
Channel #8
MIDI Implementation
its four loops for each Program Change. When a Program
Change is received on the same MIDI Channel as the Channel #9
Channel #10 Firmware: Ver. 2 Rev. 6
GRX4, the GRX4 will automatically recall the stored on/off
Channel #11 MIDI Channel: Default: 161
settings of each loop, for the received Program Change. Channel #12 (Received) Changed: 1 - 162
To edit and save a preset (on/off) combination of the four Channel #13
loops in the GRX4’s memory, perform the following steps; Channel #14 Control Change: 80 - 833 L1 - L4 Latching
Channel #15 CC1
(Received) 104 - 1073 L1 - L4 Momentary
(1) Using your MIDI footcontroller, select a preset that will Channel #16
transmit a Program Change to the GRX4. 84 - 87 L1 - L4 Latching
CC2
(2) Press the EDIT/STORE switch until the desired on/off 108 - 111 L1 - L4 Momentary
combination of the four loops is selected. Edit Loop Configuration 88 - 91 L1 - L4 Latching
CC3
That’s all it takes, you’ve created and automatically saved 112 - 115 L1 - L4 Momentary
a preset !!! Simply repeat the above two steps to create This section details how to configure the GRX4 loops for
more presets for other Program Changes. FYI, if the LED’s momentary or latch type switching. The settings made 92 - 95 L1 - L4 Latching
CC4
don’t turn on/off when the EDIT/STORE switch is pressed here will only have an effect when the GRX4 is in the 116 - 119 L1 - L4 Momentary
and released, then the GRX4 isn’t receiving the Program Program Change Operating Mode, and since Loops 1 - 3
Control Value 0 = Off
Changes from your MIDI footcontroller due to either the can’t be used as Isolated Control Functions, they should
Control Value 127 = On
wrong MIDI Channel or a bad/disconnected MIDI cable. only be configured for latch type switching.
(1) Remove power from the GRX4. (2) Press and hold the Program Change: 1 - 128 Selects memory
To configure the GRX4 so that it can be controlled via (Received) locations 1 to 128
MIDI Control Changes, read the Edit Operating Mode EDIT/STORE switch while re-applying power to the GRX4
section and select one of the four (CC1 to CC4) Control and wait for all four LED’s to flash two times, then release Notes: 1. Fixed for Control Changes.
Change operating modes. The only difference between the the switch. The loop configuration can now be changed as 2. User selectable for Program
four modes is the actual Control Change numbers, which follows... (3) Press the EDIT/STORE switch to scroll Changes, stored in EEPROM.
allow multiple GRX4’s to be controlled via Control through the different loop configurations, refer to the chart 3. The GRX4 is shipped from the
Changes in a single rig. Control Changes are typically below. (4) To save the selected loop configurations in the factory in Control Change CC1
transmitted by MIDI footcontrollers that have instant access non-volatile memory, simply remove the power. Operating Mode.
switches, such as our FX1, and a few others. Because the 4. For DMC Ground Control and
CONFIGURATION L4-LED L3-LED L2-LED L1-LED Ground Control Pro users:
GRX4 has four loops, the MIDI footcontroller needs to
L4/3/2/1 Latched
send four different Control Changes, one for each loop. L4 Mom & L3/2/1 Lat CC1 = GCX#1 Loops 1 - 4
Control Changes allow the four loops to be turned on or L4/3 Mom & L2/1 Lat CC2 = GCX#1 Loops 5 - 8
off, individually in real-time, and all at once as part of a L4/3/2 Mom & L1 Lat CC3 = GCX#2 Loops 1 - 4
preset that is stored in the MIDI footcontroller’s memory, L4/3/2/1 Momentary CC4 = GCX#2 Loops 5 - 8
not in the GRX4’s.