ThePedalGuy Presents Using the FS3X with the Digitech Trio Plus Looper and Band Creator Pedal

[@FlowerdyPilllow]

Hey hey Pedal Guy! Just working through all your Trio+ videos and just wanted to say a big thanks as they are super useful to me as I learn my amazing Trio+! So thanks Pedal Guy and keep those videos coming, we all appreciate the time and effort you put into them👍

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks

[@rezneps]

We really need a new trio+ with a midi jack for more control options. Would be the ultimate pedal!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Agreed

[@donharper7972]

Thank you Pedal Guy, for this lesson I've been trying to figure out the other modes and just taught me everything I needed to know. Looking forward to the next lesson. Don

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks

[@eekamoose]

The idea of 'Table Top Mode' is that you can put the Trio+ on a table next to you where you can call up songs, change styles, adjust settings etc. with your hands but you can still use your feet to control loops. This makes it possible to use the Trio+ to play live gigs -- otherwise you would be constantly bending down to the floor, something which looks terrible if you are in front of an audience.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks

[@claytonathon9265]

Yes, Exactly!

[@tudorcondurache]

How do you get into the "table top mode"? I understand how it works, but how can i set this mode? Thanks!

[@eekamoose]

​@@tudorcondurache With the Trio Plus powered on, hold the DOWN button on the Digitech FS3X footswitch pressed in while you plug the FS3X into the Trio Plus. This info is based on what is in the user manual: 1. Ensure the TRIO+ is powered up and running. 2. Unplug the FS3X from the TRIO+ (if it is currently plugged in). 3. Press and hold the FS3X button corresponding to the desired mode (see below). 4. While holding the button, plug the FS3X into the CONTROL IN jack. Keep holding the button pressed down for at least 1 second after plugging in the FS3X before releasing it. - FS3X button 1 (MODE button) = Live mode (default). - FS3X button 2 (DOWN button) = Table top mode, where the FS3X footswitch MODE and UP buttons do the same thing as the Trio Plus LOOPER and BAND buttons. - FS3X button 3 (UP button) = Live mixer mode, where you can mute bass, drums or both. Hope this helps :o)

[@tudorcondurache]

@@eekamoose Meanwhile, I found the user manual and read about it, but, anyway, thanks a lot for your time :)

[@camerarderie5070]

Desktop mode for me is to place the Trio on the desktop, use the footswitch on the floor. I play guitar, so need to start/stop Looper and Band with my... Foot... Unsurprisingly... 😀😀😀

[@rogerb7649]

Thank you so much for this instructional video. I am a kind of middle of the road guitar player more of a drummer and this was perfect. When I purchased the foot switches kind of didn’t know how to work them but now it’s all clear. Thank you again so much.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bsterling9]

I received a Trio+ as a gift and I just ordered the footswitch that will be delivered next week. I for one, find the Trio+ very confusing. Maybe I need to spend more time with it, but after watching this video about adding the switch, it seems even more confusing. I am a very basic musician and have limited time for practice. Thanks for this tutorial. I may have to watch it another 30 times to figure this out! 8-)

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks for the feedback. Watch all of the TRIO videos on this channel and I'm sure you will get the hang of it. Also, be sure to subscribe to the channel as there will be more TRIO vids to come.

[@MOAB-UT]

I did too. For years it sat unused- almost sold it. My mistake? I thought I could play my loop using the band button. No. They should be more clear. Hit BAND using 7th chords or single notes- keep it simple. That will ONLY generate base and drums. Then, with everything STOPPED, hit Loop button until you get a fast red light. When you now play your actual loop, the band will follow you and play with you. Even today, I sometimes have to try a few times to get a good sounding backing. I have to play with the style dial, the Alt time since it often gets the rythym wrong BUT, when you get it dialed in, it can actually sound amazing. I am glad I finally figured it out. I do wish it was a little more advanced and better at saving and protecting projects. It will overwrite things very easily. Using multiple SD cards might be a solution and also the online software to save things. Overall it is actually a great PRACTICE TOOL. If that is your expectation, it is great. Also, use the output to STUDIO monitors- the drums sound better. I keep my pedalboard separated- works better for me this way. Trio likes clean signals only. Just use it for drums, base and one smain imple loop. All the effects should be separate and main guitar should go through amps. I have 5 powered speakers including a tube amp, solid state am, 2 studio monitors and a Boss Katana. It sounds amazing. Then, I have a 6.1 home stereo playing for my backing tracks. So 11 speakers and sub. It's not about loud- just quality. I never go above 70 db due to a bad ear. I use a meter to check volumes. Good luck!

[@leftymadrid]

Wow, I've been using it for 16 months, works great for me actually! I put all my work on a micro SD and have filled 3 SD cards already with my material... I may get that foot switch as well, seems I've been using it a tad differently WITHOUT a foot switch, but heck it has worked flawlessly. Great product imho. And your video on using it made things Crystal, for me at least. Thx, that was helpful as heck!

[@ThePedalGuy]

leftymadrid glad to hear it!

[@johncaccioppo1142]

The foot switch is like $30 on Reverb.com

[@leoolivero963]

Thank you for posting this video! Very helpful. I've just bought this pedal (inc the FS3X) & cant wait to receive it and put it through its paces.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Happy to help

[@gbferrell]

Great job! I can tell you spent a lot of time with this pedal as you are so familiar with all the little nuances. Thank you.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks

[@keanulance9566]

instaBlaster...

[@natanaelaranda8949]

woow look what I have miss: ? I own one for 2 years i did not know that they have is mode's thank you? the pedal guy

[@ThePedalGuy]

Glad to help

[@derwolfenbaron3014]

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful as always. I really like this pedal. So useful.🎸🎸🎸

[@dannylharper6889]

Thank you Pedal Guy!! Going to buy this switch for my Trio Plus

[@ThePedalGuy]

Cool.

[@nikkindrid3634]

Awesome awesome awesome thanks for the lesson. I'm going to commit to it ✌️

[@ThePedalGuy]

Go to it. 👍

[@camerarderie5070]

Another example of a well explained and detailed information for users of Digitech Trio + and other pedals. Well done.

[@therealkickers5166]

Thank you for taking the time. The trio+ ist so complicated and every demo video I watch tells me something new. I did'nt know the footswitch could be used in different modes. That's what your vid told me :-)

[@ThePedalGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paco0352]

Muchas gracias. Buen video. Me has aclarado como funciona el pedal externo y me has hecho decidirme por su compra.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Cool. Enjoy

[@markbrown7103]

Not to have one of these they’re super cool. Love your Strat beautiful guitar. Have a great day.👍👍😎❤️🎸

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks

[@jsanmiguel4425]

Hi ThePedalGuy, Nice Demo. But you forgot to explain that need to Press & Hold while disconnecting first then connect it again the TRS cable to be able to activate from every Mode: Live-->Table Top-->Live Mixer--(Vice versa). Thanks!

[@ThePedalGuy]

J SanMiguel thanks for the feedback. I actually mention something close to that at 1:26. Sorry if it wasn’t clearer.

[@pierz7817]

Excellent video with for stop drum bass merci! Thank You !!!!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Pier Z you’re welcome

[@robertbillings6943]

had my trio for a minute .... it is getting dusty............... your video has brought life to my investment. Thank you sir

[@ThePedalGuy]

Glad to hear it

[@MOAB-UT]

I was the same but loving it now. It was user error mostly. It likes 7th chords so try AMaj7 and DMan7. Simple downstrokes and watch it do it's thing! Cool sounding chords two. A 7th is just adding a whole step below the root so if C major chord, you are adding a C#. Or count 3 notes down including the root note so if G, you add a F note. They actually sound great- very jazz-like. You probably already knew- I like to talk outloud. It helps me to reinforce what I am learning so don't mind me.

[@felixcruzzamudio5635]

Gracias muy Útil tu Aportación, yo conseguí uno igual y me llega pronto

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks for the kind words

[@vpitts728]

This is really well done video. Thanks!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thank you

[@beeman47]

Just wondering if you can change rhythm or genres? Like blues shuffles,slow blues....country....rock,ect.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Not with the FS3X. It has to be done manually

[@WysteriaGuitar]

Excellent...more please

[@loupatch4896]

Another great tutorial! Thank you!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Seems like the missing pedal link in my setup as a solo guitarist to practice and record a full track naturally. I've been using a Beat Buddy drum pedal and Pigtronix looper but having a bass and drum with me while I play is super awesome!

[@ThePedalGuy]

It’s a lot of fun

[@MrZootalores]

even the Trio Band Creator is very quick & simple for jamming/ideas, i strum ""Last dance with Mary Jane" & it's playing what i want to jam with...

[@jameslanclos568]

EXCELLENT! It seems like a necessity if you have a Digitech Trio +. I love my Band Creator and I want to get this FS3X.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Agreed!

[@briansoderberg1594]

Great vid, perfectly understandable!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Glad it helped!

[@nbforme]

Hey PedalGuy, Great Vid. Loved it! Question.....How do you switch modes and how do you tell which mode you are currently in?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Hi. Just unplug the fs3x from the trio. Press and hold the foot switch that corresponds to the mode you want and plug it back into the trio.

[@michaelashman]

A thought on muting and fade outs, try a volume pedal on the drum and bass out!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Good idea.

[@PangleBangle]

Can you just make 5 separate loops? Then just toggle between them? I mean without any backing band. I play drums , bass , keyboards and sing when I record. So I’m really just looking for something that will allow to store my guitar parts. Hopefully what I said makes sense.

[@douglasnewman4163]

Great insights! Very useful. Thanks!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks 🙏

[@Sank1982]

Just ordered one of these due to your review 👍

[@ThePedalGuy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@crossover8634]

I'm currently in the process of looking for a rythem/looper pedal for my duo act. As I've been researching the new Boss rc-600 I stumbled across this trio +. I think Digitech is really onto something here. Perhaps a new updated version would make this a real live performance work horse with more storage and perhaps a digital screen. And midi so you can connect a midi pedal to control all three modes in one rather than one of three the current pedal does.

[@ThePedalGuy]

I agree. Alas I don’t think DigiTech has any plans for an updated version.

[@abegarcia849]

Great work! What a unit this is...

[@ThePedalGuy]

It really is!

[@Jstall7543]

Thank You! Leave a thumbs up!

[@brianglatz9477]

I'm a bit confused why live mode wouldn't include a button to change parts of the song. Isn't that what one would do most during a live performance? I would think far more often than muting bass/drums or creating a dynamic moment at the intro or climax at the end etc. Also I saw how you went back from part 2 to part 1 but was not sure how it didn't go to part 3 instead. Thanks

[@kinonico]

Re: change part, I guess it went from Part 2 to Part 1 because there's nothing recorded in parts 3 to 5. My question is: is there a "Go to previous part" funtion? What if you hold the 2nd button footswitch when in Live or Table Top Mode?

[@somebody1960]

thanks for the video sir.

[@maestrophil]

late to the party but still considering buying one of these... can I activate the click count in function without the pedal?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Not that I’m aware of

[@Alwayzsumptin]

I watched the section several times at the 1:26 mark. I'm still not understanding how you get it in Table Top mode or Live Mixer mode. I'm gathering that if you plug it in, you say to hold down the mode switch (at the 1:25 mark), and then you say that you don't actually have to hold down the mode switch (20 seconds later at the 1:45 mark) to go to Live Default Mode, but you never say anything else throughout the video about HOW you put it in Table Top mode or Live Mixer mode or how to select the mode that you want to change it to. Very nice video, I subscribed to you.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Ok try this. 1. Unplug the fs3x from the trio 2. Press and Hold down the second footswitch on the fs3x 3. Plug it back into the trio plus while still holding down the second footswitch 4. Release the footswitch and you’re now in Table Top mode. Repeat this with the third footswitch and you’re in Live Mixer mode. Hopefully that works.

[@bradfuller84]

Can you use the looper part as a standalone looper without the band? Cheers!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Yes

[@therealjackfisher]

I tried to teach it some metal, but the bass player was dumber then the real thing so I turned a little alternative and started playing with it. I found it very interesting in E-pop genere Style number 5. It is super useful for making electronic music like techno or house. I am stunned by how cool techno riffs this thing made for me and how good it sound when I hook up stereo chorus effect to it. TOTALLY usable in a mix! That shit sound as great as freacking techno house live performance! WOW!!! Try treating it with light compressor and heavy chorus or other various stereo FX. This thing will BLOW you!

[@forever3797]

can you please share a demo?

[@BadMofoMusicCritic]

Wow, if it blows me that will just be icing on the cake!

[@TheCream14]

Super helpful! Thanks!

[@ThePedalGuy]

You’re welcome. Be sure to subscribe

[@danpost4755]

Nice video and great demo. I have the FS3X paired with the original Trio Band Creator pedal. Have you done a video with those, by chance?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Unfortunately not

[@danpost4755]

@@ThePedalGuy thanks for the response anyway.

[@THEROCKHARDS]

Great stuff.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks.

[@marco772]

Thanks for this, most helpful!

[@ThePedalGuy]

You're welcome!

[@brianocello1254]

Great content..,Thanks! Questions, Will this work with the Boss RC 500? Been searching for a alternative solution to the FS 6 and 7 switches? Any possibility for you to do a similar video?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks. The only issue is that the trio doesn’t sync so there’s really no way to get consistent performance with that type of setup.

[@krzysztof6716]

Hi! Thanks for the great instruction. BTW. Working with TRIO +, I discovered another function. In Live Mixer Mode, if you press FS1 and FS3 or FS2 and FS3 simultaneously after muting the Bass and Drums, the Bass or Drums will be muted until FS 1 is pressed again

[@ThePedalGuy]

Nice info. Thanks for that. I’ll have to give that a try. Please don’t forget to subscribe

[@krzysztof6716]

@@ThePedalGuy Done!!!!

[@FlamesAt1000ft]

Hey Pedal Guy..✨🎶🎛👍🏾 Nice demo again!..👏🏾 Dig the FS3X controller but sure wish there was a mode to select “Songs” !!..🙁😒T’was a bit disappointing to discover that this functionality wasn’t considered and also provided..🎛😥 It’s a pain when your performing live to have to reach down or get to the unit🎛to change tunes out of the 12 recorded...and the knob adjustments can be quite sensitive during selection!!..🥺hoped for a software update but none came about. The pedal’s only drawback I feel.

[@ThePedalGuy]

FlamesAt1000ft good feedback. Thx!

[@DTGuitarTech]

Great video, thank you.

[@rcboals]

Your videos are so excellent!!! Just ordered the Trio Plus with the footswitch, thinking of returning the footswitch not sure I need it for the trio plus. With the original trio it seems you need it to go back and forth between your song parts since the original trio doesn't let you program the songs sequence like verse to chorus to bridge back and forth etc. From your other excellent video I learned the Trio Plus allows you to sequence up to five parts in any any order and number of times you want that part to play like Verse play 2 times, Chorus 1 Time, Verse 1 time, Bridge 1 time, Chorus 2 time etc. Is there any reason why I would want or need the footswitch with the Trio Plus?

[@ThePedalGuy]

The live mixer mode is reason enough to keep it. The ability to mute the bass or drums in real time is quite useful

[@VexxJam]

Excellent video

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thank you!

[@TerryCardoso]

Thanks perfect

[@ThePedalGuy]

You’re welcome

[@winklerv]

Great Video! It’s not clear to me how to activate the table top mode and the live mixer mode,

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks. I've answered this question a few times on this video. Please have a look in the comments section.

[@josephbusuttil3030]

I would have liked to see that LIVE MIXER MODE Button 1: be able to cue up the NEXT SONG, for live work (...Get It ?...of course you do ! ) Button 2: PART ...and also be able to go to the PREVIOUS PART by HOLDING DOWN that button. This would have been so much more a useful feature for us Live players ...Unfortunately you can only go backwards & forward for the STYLES in Mode 1 Button 3: Mute Bass ....HOLD to Mute Bass & Drums Also: if any of the MODES needed a Count-In more, then it's this one ( The LIVE Mixer Mode ) That's my take on this great pedal, these are only meant to be constructive criticisms as I love this pedal but it does have it's drawbacks. Having to bend over to change a song is not my idea of fun in a Live setting, there's no way around this unfortunately. Hey DIGITECH, I think us TRIO + Users are due a firmware update ... maybe they could add more MODES with the features I described to make this THE Ultimate Live Pedal. Love, Love, Love the TRIO + and will have to use it as is in the meantime .... Cheers from a humble Muso in Tasmania/Australia

[@ThePedalGuy]

All good feedback.

[@kalmanrajkai2499]

@@ThePedalGuy That was exactly my first reaction: To change to the next song is missing and a count-in for live mixer mode is desperately missing. I read a post somewhere, that the FSX-3 and TC Helicon's Switch 3 are working pretty much the same way. Somebody ever tried out the Switch 6 for Trio+? Maybe that would give much more opportunities. Thank you Pedal Guy! Your videos are so helpful!

[@ransombaggins9301]

Awesome series! Working my way through it now. One criticism I've read is that there is no way to have a proper outro with the drums. That is, when you want to end a song, it will always end abruptly. If that makes sense (I'm new to all this!) do you have any thoughts or comments? Thanks!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks for the feedback and questions. It does end somewhat abruptly. The SDRUM does not, which is a nice feature. However, it doesn't just cut and stop. Watch the entire series of videos we have and you'll be able to see and hear how it stops. Hope that helps.

[@ransombaggins9301]

@@ThePedalGuy Thanks so much for your time.

[@forever3797]

get up and slowly walk away from it and outside and you will get a fade out.

[@bobbyfinn5406]

Program the last section as the outro?

[@JDAfrica]

Last mode: would be great to have a mute loop option as well.

[@MarkBether]

Can be do with this hack: proforums.harman.com/digitech/discussion/136639/trio-use-for-live-gigs-wish-i-could-change-pedal-assignments

[@josephbusuttil3030]

Feed the MIXER OUTPUT to a A/B Switcher ... That will Mute Everything

[@indigos290]

Did I miss the part where you can change the mode without plugging out the cable and holding down mode and plugging it in?

[@bobbyfinn5406]

No you didn't!! Even the manual does not say how. I played around until I got it. You DO have to press 1,2, or 3 while plugging into the Trio+. I bought a cheaper knock off on Amazon (HQRP) works the same. I keep it on the MIDDLE button, TABLETOP MODE. To change...unplug the cord and hold down another button while plugging in.

[@larsstormhenriksen9836]

@@bobbyfinn5406 Not good for a Live situation.

[@iggyflop3777]

I wanted to buy the trio + alone, I think I will buy it with the fs3x.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Glad to hear it. We got em in stock. This is a much better way to go for sure

[@robertchapan1390]

Question... when using the down button to switch between parts, it will just move sequentially through the parts. Part 1 to part 2, part 2 to part 3 etc. Cant go from say, part 3 to part 1. Is that accurate?

[@jamesdeininger3759]

On “Live Mixer Mode”, is there any way to switch between the Song Parts without using your hand to touch the flashing Part button on the Trio+ itself? I’m trying to figure out how I’d use this for live performances, and hopefully combine it with SDRUM somehow.

[@MrNigdug]

which pedal do you suggest for one man band in 2024 .. confused with loads of pedal .. can anyone suggest please ?? thank you

[@walterhacon3923]

Hi, love your content, thanks for all the tips....just one question, how can you put stops into songs, doesnt seem possible to me....thanks, Walter.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks. Watch my video on sequencing your song. That will show you how to create a stop to your song.

[@walterhacon3923]

@@ThePedalGuy Hi, is there any chance I could get a link for that so I get the right segment, sorry to be a pain, thanks, Walter.

[@bill7926]

THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN PUT DRUM STOPS IS TURN THE VOLUME DOWN AT THE RIGHT TIME

[@vjensen56]

Thanks so much for creating these in depth videos! One question: Is there a way to use the looper and band button on the trio to change the parts of the song so that I don't need the FS3X? Thanks.

[@ThePedalGuy]

From the manual. At any time while the song is playing, press the PART button for the next part you want to play. Or, for hands-free control, press and hold the BAND footswitch for approximately 2 seconds to advance to the next part. The cued part's button will flash at its learned tempo, indicating that it is cued to play synchronously as soon as the current part reaches its end. Repeating this process again before the part has changed will advance to the next subsequent learned part - for example, to go from part 1 to part 3

[@larsstormhenriksen9836]

Hello Pedal guy - It could be nice, if it was possible to observe which mode the FS3X is actually in, just by looking at it. Do you know, if there is another external footswitch for example with lights in it, so you could look at it and say "Aha, I'm in mode number 1, 2, or 3. It seems a little bit odd to disconnect, press a button on the FS3X, and connect again. I don't think that will work on stage, but maybe I'll just have to choose my mode, then, and stick to it.

[@ThePedalGuy]

There aren’t any other solutions for footswitches.

[@larsstormhenriksen9836]

No, we must live with it. Still a fantastic pedal, though.

[@neastguy]

what if you have 3 parts.. can you skip over parts ? say 1 to 3.. and then switch back to 1 with the footswitch?

[@ThePedalGuy]

If I’m remembering correctly yes you should be able to do something like this. Just keep in mind that you have to cycle between parts. Meaning you can’t just jump around the parts.

[@jamesdeininger3759]

I don’t think I fully understand how to switch between the 3 different modes... can anyone explain? And how do you know which mode you’re currently in?

[@jsanmiguel4425]

Hi James Deininger, Need to Press & Hold while disconnecting first then connect it again the TRS cable to be able to activate from every Mode: Live-->Table Top-->Live Mixer--(Vice versa). Hope this help!

[@allenklein7462]

Hi, Thanks. Did I miss it somewhere? How do you change modes after the initial hook up without unpluging each time?

[@ThePedalGuy]

You can’t. You must unplug it from the trio when you want to switch modes.

[@allenklein7462]

@@ThePedalGuy Thanks

[@KILLA-J]

@@ThePedalGuy This was not clear from the video - can you just add a block of text indicating "To change modes, unplug FSX3 from the trio+, hold down switch 1, 2, or 3 while plugging in the FSX3 to the Trio+ to activate the desired mode" (or similar) to the video to help us understand this important feature? I have made hundreds of videos so, I know how difficult it is to incorporate everything and in the correct order. With a video like this where I don't need to (or want to) recreate the video, I'll take the original video, add a text block with the missing info, then I replace the original video with the slightly edited video. KZbin makes it super easy to replace an original video with an edited one - the URL doesn't change so, no missing links or any problems like that. And, I'm NOT dissing your video - nobody's perfect - thank you very much!

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@KILLA-J Thanks. I have actually answered this question several times in the Comments section. I would suggest that you take a look there for the answer.

[@vmxd]

Thanks, very informative. One question - does it have any guitar effects, I mean distortion etc ?

[@ThePedalGuy]

vmx thanks. The trio plus does have a built in fx button. They’re not the best but you can hear them in more detail in the first video of this series.

[@vmxd]

@@ThePedalGuy thank you, I will watch it as well.

[@paulrabena57]

I'll pose this question again and hope someone can help.... Is there a way to get a consistent tempo each time I play a chord progression intro?? Thanks, Paul.

[@camerarderie5070]

I wonder if the question is about the Band bass or drums? You need to play in a consistent rhythm, the drum track will pick up the timing you play. It's interesting how the bass line changes every time irrespective of the note progression.

[@bill7926]

TIP IF YOUR RECORDING TURN THE BASS DOWN AND RECORD JUSWT THE DRUMSW THEN TURN THE DRUMS DOWN AND RECORD THE BASS ON A SEPARATE CHANNEL RELLY HELPS WITH THE MIX

[@jayscanlan2775]

can you make your own backing tracks for cover tunes, say I wanted to make a backing track for a ZZ TOP Tune or George Strait?

[@ThePedalGuy]

jay scanlan you can teach it the chord progressions to any song of choice.

[@jonjeffries3265]

@@ThePedalGuy As soon as you can end a song properly (perhaps with newer version) or upgrade I will.. like slowing down the tempo n ending with kick n cymbals..

[@damijanf.2954]

Hello PedalGuy. Is it possible to copy finished parts and save them elsewhere? For example, copy part 1 to part 4. If yes, how does it work?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Unfortunately not. You need to teach the parts one at a time.

[@damijanf.2954]

@@ThePedalGuy thank you!

[@ricdiclemente6616]

Would be more useful to make 6 position switch for live default mode & live mixer modes with labels ? Thanks

[@ThePedalGuy]

Ric Di clemente good idea.

[@allenklein7462]

Hi-and thanks again. Using mode switch to change parts going up - how do I use it to go back one part. Like from a chorus back to a rythem? Tx

[@ThePedalGuy]

Have you watched my video on sequencing your song? That might help you here

[@allenklein7462]

I did watch this video and it isn't here - parts going up - not going down - thanks anyway

[@jammind9502]

Great How To Video! I just purchased the FS3X switch pedal and now I'm ready to put it to good use thanks you!

[@ThePedalGuy]

Jammin' D thank you very much

[@norbymayo]

Hello, how I do to change the modes? Because only I could worked in the first mode that you explained

[@ThePedalGuy]

I cover that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKPdqKmnjraJh5I

[@carlossoria1761]

I want to change from one song to the following with this pedal, how can I do it? For instance, songs that have more than 5 Parts and want to play them in two songs but in one session without interruptions. How to do it?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Unfortunately it doesn't do this.

[@carlossoria1761]

Is there any pedal that can do that?

[@ThePedalGuy]

@@carlossoria1761 You might look into something like the Singular Sound Aeros

[@indigos290]

For the first mode. What if you have 3 or more parts. Does button 2 switch to the next part or does it keep switching back and forth between parts 1 and 2?

[@ThePedalGuy]

It goes from left to right Part 1->2->3->4->5 and then back to Part 1. If there are only two parts in your song, it will toggle back and forth between them

[@indigos290]

@@ThePedalGuy Perfect. Got it. Thanks for replying.

[@cabojorge1952]

wondering if there is a way to hook up volume pedal to my trio plus so i can fade song out slowly

[@ThePedalGuy]

Sure. At the end of the signal path

[@cabojorge1952]

thanks appreciate it !! i guess i was overthinking it , works fine now@@ThePedalGuy

[@richardmhaa6538]

Hello and thank you for the video. I have the fs3x set to mixer live mode to pause drums, bass or all. I sequence mode how ever I want to pause at the end of one of the tracks. It mutes but does not pause and there fore the next sequenced track is not at the beginning where I need it to be....It's muting but it's not pausing....BTW I am doing David Bowie's "Space Oddity". So I want that pause for silence before I hit the C F G A A twice before unpausing it to move on to the next track. It mutes but continues on, thus ruining the song...Why does it not pause toward the end of the track. It mutes tho

[@lanceroberts5188]

I want the 3 buttons to do 'drum fill', 'mute bass', and 'stop at end of loop', is there a firmware patch or anything to get this?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Unfortunately no new firmware updates.

[@SlashGibbonsLP]

So an univeral footswich wont work i guess, right?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Correct

[@kane6529]

if your in song mode and not style and hit the mode button in live default mode would that change songs?

[@judahbmusic]

A great looper but limited as regards drum track genres. If the Trio Plus was upgraded with a Mic in, and the option to upload your own drum tracks Or Digitech offered more beats via a website....this Loopstation would surpass the Every option by Boss currently.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Good feedback

[@DJ-pp9yg]

Pedal guy, thanks for the video. You made this device so much easier! Question, I can duplicate getting it to go from part 1/2 but not 2/1. It keeps going to part 3 instead of back to 1. Any suggestions? Thank you!!

[@FlamesAt1000ft]

David Johnson Hi David!...I use the Trio+ professionally. Here’s what you do; 1)..you can sequence the order you wish the parts to play...Pedal Guy has a video of the process so check it out ok. (I’m assuming you know this tho’..🤔) 2)...Also assuming you have the FS3X control pedal used in the vid,...☝🏾if you press #2 (mid button) again & again,..it cycles through the order and then repeats so just keep pressing till 3rd part flashes!!..& etc; 👌🏾Sure hope this helps you understand....the Trio+ is a cool ✨🎶🎸🎛pedal!..👍🏾Rock on!✌🏾

[@kinonico]

@@FlamesAt1000ft What if you hold-press #2? Would it do a "go to previous part"?

[@FlamesAt1000ft]

@@kinonico Hi,...assuming you are asking about the function of the Digitech FS3X footswitch,..(and you don’t have a manual) The FS3X in LIVE (or Default ) & Table Top modes..(which are determined by which switch is held down while plugging into the Trio+ via TRS cable..see the manual) the #2 switch ONLY advances the part to the next one...on each press! So,..to get back to #1 you MUST press the switch 4 times forward,..back to #1 from #2 or which ever # it’s at ok. Pressing & holding in the #2 switch turns on the “Count In” or metronome for a one measure count when you start the Trio+ on that part. (When in those fore mentioned modes) Thus that part starts to flash indicating the current tempo of the part. FYI,..the #3 switch will change the “Alt Time” of that part,..the upper right corner button on the Trio+ changes color indicating different alt time. Finally,..LIVE MIXER mode,..is used for when you’re “Live” with the Trio+ and you wish to “Mute” the Bass,..(switch #1) Drums (switch #2) or BOTH! (Switch #3) Anyway,..switching parts via the FS3X is an endeavor but once you’re used to it,..it ain’t nothin’!! Hope this helps!! ..’cause imo it’s a really cool pedal!! Feel free to ask ANYTHING because I’ve learned & mastered it!! b(‘ _

[@eddy4022]

Is it able to change the drum choice say picking jazz , rock etc the middle knob can it control that ?

[@ThePedalGuy]

You can change the kits during songs as I recall

[@eddy4022]

@@ThePedalGuy great sorry to bother you again with you also know if it can turn the guitar effects on and off?

[@tedlau1649]

In the Mixer Mode, it would be better if it support toggle on/off instead of hold to mute.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Good idea Ted.

[@TheTandc02]

Found a solution with the Boss FS6. First use the FS3X to set to live mixer mode. Then connect the FS6 and use the latch mode.

[@lehcamdom]

Hi is it possible within the same song to have the simple bass on for one part one and off for part 2? Thanks for your videos! They are very informative :) Happy holidays

[@ThePedalGuy]

Hi. Yes as I recall each song part has it’s own settings so you could change drum kit/style and bass parts.

[@bill7926]

ALL YUO HAVE TO DO IS PUSH THE BASS BUTTON OR TURN SIMPLE BASS OFF

[@ironicpunishmentdivision4226]

Disappointed to see that there's no way to move up or down between songs using the footswitch. Is the rotary knob the only way to do that?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Ironic Punishment Division as far as I know yes

[@claytonathon9265]

Wait, put the FS on the floor and have the Trio+ at tabletop. Now you can change songs and dial in other parameters while playing live. The FS takes care of the foot controls necessary to stop, start, overdub, and change parts. Ta-Daaa!

[@larsstormhenriksen9836]

@@claytonathon9265 How long is the lead ?

[@DavidSmith-hl4by]

The footswitch has three modes. Default Mode when it's first plugged in. But how do you switch to Table Top Mode and/or Live Mode? It's not clear. I probably missed something. Thanks in advance and thanks for the video.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Sure thing. I’ve answered that question before. Read through the comments and you’ll find the answer

[@JuanHernandez-xx9jg]

​@@ThePedalGuy If u took the time to write a response , you may as well just tell the guy the answer smh

[@ryanlashbrook5721]

Is there any way to switch effects from footswitch

[@akipachoekie]

Hello Sir. Thanks for the video. Is this footswitch also working with Boss rc 30 Greeting from the Netherlands.

[@ThePedalGuy]

Sorry for the late reply. I don't believe so.

[@martinharvey2390]

I'm not sure if my footswitch is faulty or what but when it's plugged into the Trio+ pressing any of the switches does absolutely nothing

[@ThePedalGuy]

Might be faulty. Make sure you're using a TRS cable.

[@martinharvey2390]

@@ThePedalGuy I've tried connecting to the Trio+ using the cable supplied with the pedal, and also a patch cable, neither work

[@tsmith8567]

...and how do I get it in table top mode??

[@deinpapa3769]

how to switch to table top mode? found it .. holding button 2 and plug lol

[@ThePedalGuy]

Excellent

[@jayxpea]

Would this switch work with a looper like the BOSS RC5?

[@ThePedalGuy]

Not sure but it’s a momentary switch so if the boss supports momentary switches it should work.

[@stevekindt2748]

Can this looper record multiple loops on top of each other on the same song part?

[@ThePedalGuy]

You mean overdubs? Yes

[@staraszkoa3623]

Hello, how does it work with part up and part down, if I have more three or more parts? Thank you and all best!

[@judahbmusic]

In Mode 1 or 2 the middle button will scroll sequentially through the 5 part buttons, it will go from 1 to 5 if the looper is not in playback mode. If you have already recorded sections to your song across 2 or more buttons and are in playback (performance) already the middle button will navigate to each pre recorded loop only, it will skip any blank button. This is a smart feature which eliminates time wasting when switching. It also only switches to each section at the very end of the section loop even if depressed early in playback. There is also the sequence mode feature which can preprogrammed your order and number of repeats just as you like.

[@kinonico]

@@judahbmusic What if you hold-press #2? Would it do a "go to previous part"?

[@johnnystrat]

Can't see where we are shown how to change the Modes on the FS3X???

[@ThePedalGuy]

Thanks for the feedback. I mention it in this video how to change the modes. Just unplug the FS3X from the Trio, press and hold the the mode you want and plug it back into the Trio and that will do it.

[@johnnystrat]

@@ThePedalGuy Thanks, PG - I'll give it a go.