Jon Muncher - The MunchBox
motion-controlled expression pedal for any electric instrument. Use your own movement to control your favorite effect
“ The principle idea: tilt the instrument up or down to change any parameter, just like turning a knob on an effect pedal or amplifier ...
The MunchBox expression control system (patent pending) consists of a motion-sensing Munch Lead and a controller pedal which translates the angular position of the connected instrument to an expression out signal. The audio signal is not affected and bypasses the controller completely ...
The Munch Lead uses a standard 1/4" mono jack, and connects to your instrument just like any other instrument cable. The other end of the lead has a 6-pin DIN connector (similar to MIDI, but contains an extra pin) which connects directly to the MunchBox, as well as future Munch-ready effect pedals ...
The MunchBox OUT jack is pure unmodified audio and can be connected directly to any effect pedal or amp. The Expression out (EXP) jack connects to any expression in / control in that uses the standard "Tip-Wiper" wiring ...
After plugging in the Munch Lead, the MunchBox lights up and automatically calibrates its output to the current angle. Adjust the sweep (rate of angular change) to fine tune your movement from subtle swaying motions to broad swinging gestures. If you want to recalibrate the pedal at any time, simply press down the the HOLD stomp button for 3 seconds. ...
The first version of our prototype (in green) included an LCD screen and buttons for selecting different output modes. After testing version 1 in studio and at live performances, some users suggested we replace the LCD screen with a easier to read light bar display. In addition to auto-calibration and reducing the angle response time to 10ms, the simplified design now includes two switches:
GYRO mode (for motion control) or AUTO mode (for LFO)
a 3-point switch for selecting min/max/sweep levels in GYRO mode, or different LFO modes (square, saw, or sine wave) in AUTO mode
A lot of people have asked us if they can use the MunchBox with pedals that don't have an expression in or control in jack. While yes, you could technically modify a big Muff or vintage tonebender to add another jack, we wouldn't recommend it. Instead, take a look at our Munch Mixer, a dual-buffered looper pedal with volume and mix controlsEach control has it's own expression jack, meaning that you can control volume as well as the level of A/B mix for just the right level of sound and effect while you play. Or, connect a standard foot pedal to the Munch Mixer to control the volume and mix levels at the same time! “
cred: kickstarter.com/munchbox-motion-controlled-expression
