Re: Gordius LG first impression.

[GORDIUS info <info@gordius.be>]

Just a small add-on to avoid possible confusion :

 > with the LG4 there's 2 rows of 5 buttons at the front for patches or 
whatever,
 > while the bank up + down switches are on top of the unit.

This modified switch placement (having the up/down buttons on top, 
instead of at the right side of the 2 rows) is just a "personal mod" I 
did on Andy's unit (without professional finish indeed), it will not be 
done on the "LG4" in general.
"LG4" just refers to the option of having 4 expression pedal inputs 
(instead of the 2 external switches + 2 expr.pedals) on the Little 
Giant. Until now this configuration was available on the Big Little 
Giant only.

Regards,
Xavier


andy butler wrote:
> Got the Gordius LG a couple of days ago.
>
> Not programmed it yet, but checked it out for switches/ergonomics.
>
> This review is based on using(soon) the product for looping, which is 
> not what
> it was originally designed for, so please keep this is mind if some of 
> this seems
> a bit critical..
>
>
> 1) Xavier made a couple of mods to the LG for me, moving 2 switches 
> and allowing the LG to access
>   4 expression pedals rather than 2.
>   Seems this is to be called the LG4
>   (   ....dunnow what's wrong with LGab  :-)
>
>  anyway with the LG4 there's 2 rows of 5 buttons at the front for 
> patches or whatever,
>  while the bank up + down switches are on top of the unit.
>
>  By agreement between Xavier and myself, these mods were done in a 
> pragmatic way,
>   2 LEDS await my attentions with a power drill to get them into the 
> right place, and
>   the legending is done in temporary  stickers.  I'm happy with the 
> deal, but if you're
>   expecting a professional finish then you need to haggle with Xavier.
>   (dealing with Xavier is a happy experience tho')
>
> 2) power supply is a wall wart, of the euro type which doesn't fit 
> with UK sockets without an argument.
>
> 3) the ergonomics of the button spacing is excellent for fast 
> footwork, though for precision
>   a good pair of looping shoes will be needed.
>   I'm used to the fcb1010, which has large pads for each switch.
>   Horizontal spacing is exactly the same as fcb1010
>   The 2 rows are both easy to get at, and it's very easy to get the 
> correct switch.
>
>
> 4) switches aren't in any way silent, they don't click like a stomp 
> box, but there's a fair clack
>   to be heard. The switches aren't damped, and the noise resonates 
> through the body.
>  Well , if you push them slowly, they can be silent, but what's the 
> fun in that.
>  So not ideal for looping in that respect ( but not too bad either)
>   Noisier than the fcb1010. about the same as the pmc10
>
> 5) response of the switches is nice and fast, a light tap triggers the 
> function, and if the switch
>   is pushed further there's a bit more resistance to it.
>  For the guy who asked if he could rest his foot on the button before 
> activating, the answer
>  is ' probably not'. ( andy says 'learn to tapdance' ;-)
>  For a  swift footed looper, these buttons are ideal, and look very 
> expensive and reliable.
>
> So far, I'm really pleased with this unit.
> Xavier doesn't publish a list of suitable expression pedals
> (except the expensive Roland one) so I'm not ready to go live with it 
> yet.
>
> The latest features include sysex, and the ability to place a delay
> in a string of commands.
> Already it had the ability to control 2 edps together or separately.
> (in other words EDP heaven)
>
> More info later.
>
> andy butler
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