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Hello everyone. Here is a small review of the Musicom Lab EFX routing system (http://www.musicomlab.co.kr/). I thought you would be interested in reading about this device. Features: The Musicom Lab EFX Routing System is the definition of the term “user friendly”. It is extremely easy to program, set up and use. It has flexible routing options, with 8 loops for effects pedals or other devices and 128 memory locations divided in 32 banks of 4 presets each - plus a global preset, common to all banks. So, you have more than enough memory locations to program any combination of the eight loops you ever wish. Each loop has a red led that indicates whether it is active or not. The presets have also their own status leds. Moving from bank to bank is easily done via two dedicated switches. The EFX also features a display that shows the active preset and provides visual information during programming or editing. A very welcome feature is a special loop to connect a volume pedal of your choice. So, you don’t have to occupy a loop just to place a volume pedal between effects. The volume pedal loop is placed after the first four loops and is then followed by the remaining four loops. This way, it is easy to set up “pre volume pedal” and “after volume pedal” effects without any compromises. Besides a fine audio routing system, the EFX can also double as a midi foot controller if you wish. It can be set up to transmit 2 midi program changes on 2 midi channels and 8 midi control changes on a midi channel. Additionally, it features an EXT port, though which the EFX can be operated to transmit 1 midi control change on one midi channel. For example, you can tap the tempo and control an external device. The manual is very explanatory and covers the whole set up process, the operation modes, the program change and control change editing, buffer activation or deactivation, the EXT port setup and the midi implementation. A basic block diagram of the device is also included in the operating guide, so you can immediately understand the routing and the options. The power requirements are flexible. The EFX works with either 9V AC or 12V DC and needs approximately 400 mA. The power jack is a standard barrel jack, like the ones most effects pedals use. Sound quality: The EFX absolutely deserves to be called a transparent routing system. There is no noise. No artifacts. No hum. No pops. No static. No distortion. No crosstalk between the loops. What you hear is the instrument through any effects or other devices in the loops. It has two buffers to prevent any loss or degradation of the instrument signal. But, the input buffer can be bypassed if you wish to use any high impendence pedals. Impendence mismatches are avoided this way, without having to leave your favorite fuzz pedal out of the setup. The buffers sound fine. All the parts, connections and circuits are of high quality and do not affect the sound of the instrument in any way. Switching between the presets or the banks is a smooth and silent process, without any kind of noise. There is also no change in the signal level when you switch from preset to preset or from bank to bank, unless of course what is connected to the eight loops boosts or cuts the signal on its own because of its gain structure. The EFX has more than enough headroom and is able to control any kind of effects without a problem. Construction and reliability: The EFX is clearly designed and build to become a working musician’s best friend. It is small and can easily fit in any pedalboard, in any studio or live set up. It is very light and will not add much to the total weight of a rig. It features a heavy duty enclosure that ensures a long happy life without problems. The construction is perfect, with top quality parts, nice compact set up and routing. Cabling, soldering and shielding are excellent. The EFX feels dependable from the very beginning. Support: Musicom Lab is a company that shows that it cares about customers and really sets a higher standard for customer service. The support is fast, efficient and reliable. Ordering and shipping is handled in the most professional way and the support is always available to provide information and help. Packaging is excellent and ensured that the device will be delivered safely to its destination. It is practically impossible that the EFX will ever need repairs or fail in action, since it is build like a bank, but even then there is no doubt that Musicom Lab will be there to offer help and support. Costas Andreou http://www.costasandreou.com contact@costasandreou.com