Guitar Control Pro Phantom Power?

[Aaron6393]

Is there anyway to use Phantom Power to power the GCP? GCP and AXE-FX Basic Setup - YouTube I followed the instructions in that video but it's not working for me. Anyone know what to do?

 

[NMG]

I know nothing about gcp. I have video shot how to phantom power a non phantom powered unit. Not sure if this is relevant to you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNHqHEFwpaQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[benitodevalencio]

Mine is working. You have a couple of options.

1) Plug the GCP power brick into the Axe, and use a 7-pin MIDI cable to go to GCP. The 7-pin MIDI cable has to have pins 6 and 7 wired. People seem to like BestTronic cables.
2) Get a 5-7pin MIDI cable. 7-pin end goes into GCP, the 5-pin end goes into Axe, and there should be an additional connector for the GCP power brick.

I'm doing 2), since I also use the MIDI merger, and it only has 5-pins. I use the Rocktron 5-7-pin MIDI cable, but some people say they break easily. I think BestTronics also sell a 5-7pin MIDI cable, and is probable more durable, but I don't have personal experience with it.

 

[Aaron6393]

I'm using a 7-pin Rocktron MIDI cable. I plugged the power adapter into the back of the Axe but I still don't get power.

 

[AAEN]

When you ar using a 7 pin midi cable from the AXE you still need a powwer supply. Check the userguides of the AXE AND the GCP to see if it would be possible

Greetings

AAEN

PS: Please post in the correct forum next time (Other MIDI controllers)

 

[Tamerz]

If it is not working, my guess is something is wrong with the MIDI cable. Does the pedal power up fine if you plug the power adapter directly into it? I have the GCP power adapter going into the Axe-FX, then a 7 pin MIDI cable to the GCP. The GCP powers up even if the Axe-FX isn't on so it appears to be a simple pass-thru.

 

[Aaron6393]

AAEN - I tried the power supply that came with the GCP and a 1SPOT and still nothing. I'll be sure to post there next time. Thanks!

Tamerz - Yeah. That's what I'm thinking. It powers up just fine if I plug the power adapter into an outlet. I'll try another MIDI cable to see if that fixes it. Thanks!