The Rocktron Patchmate Loop 8 is a MIDI Switcher that comes with 8 programmable loops you can configure for multiple applications. Popular uses are amp channel switching, effects loops, guitar routing and realtime control of guitar effects. The Patchmate Loop 8 is easy to set up and program with realtime user controls. Store patches using the front panel loop buttons. Using MIDI gives you unlimited control possibilities, by using continuous controller messages from the Rocktron All Access foot controller. The Patchmate Loop 8 also supports intelligent latching and momentary switching sensing allowing continuous controller changes without any other programming! A buffered analog input with front and rear feed thru is standard. The Patchmate Loop 8 may be set to any midi channel and contains 128 presets for use with any MIDI foot controller. The unit has MIDI in/out and thru capabilities.8 programmable loops Real time user controls Intelligent latching Momentary switching sensing Buffered analog input Front and rear feed thru May be set to any midi channel Contains 128 presets for use with any MIDI foot controller MIDI in/out and thru