QuarterMaster QMX-8

The TheGigRig QuarterMaster QMX-8 is a true-bypass loop switcher designed to manage multiple effects pedals and signal routing on guitar pedalboards. It features eight independent effects loops, each controlled by a dedicated footswitch, allowing individual pedals or entire effects chains to be engaged or bypassed without affecting the signal when inactive. The switcher uses TheGigRig's OptoKick optical footswitch technology and offers a configurable Flip/Flop mode, enabling switching between selected loops without stacking their effects. The loop returns can also function as instrument inputs, allowing quiet switching between guitars. Housed in a durable aluminum enclosure, the QMX-8 operates without programming or menus. It includes an Evidence Audio ESP plug for grounding unused return connections and reducing unwanted noise when using a loop send for a tuner.