Is the Boss LS-2 the way to go here?

[Diten]

Hi!

In the picture is my current setup, with all pedals currently connected in series. I feel it could be improved in both tone quality and versatility by adding some components and making changes to the signal chain.

What I want to achieve:

1. Separate the wet signal from the Plus and have some independent control over it during sustain (such as adding modulation) while keeping it consistent with the clean sound from the guitar. As for splitting the signal, I know Gamechanger offers a Wet-only pedal, but is that the best option?
2. Blend the Bigsby effect (when used as an octaver) with a clean signal to reduce its overly digital sound.
3. Add a volume/expression pedal and be able to route it for different purposes without unplugging cables (would this require some kind of switcher?).
4. Send MIDI program changes to the Bigsby and, if possible, send CV to the Treminator to control the rate. Maybe the Psyklop, which has the functionality of converting expression to CV, could also help with some of the above?
5. Introduce a distortion pedal—something broken and harsh—that I can run in parallel with a clean signal (e.g., affecting only the wet signal from the Plus on one channel)

Seems to me that the points 1) and 2) involves mixing three signal paths: the Bigsby, the Wet-only from the Plus, and the clean. I was thinking of using a Boss Line Selector for this. Would that work? Even if it does, are there better solutions?

Thanks in advance!

Current path: Polytune - Bigsby - Plus - Treminator - Delay - Amp & Cabinet (outputs A and B from the boss fs7 connected to delay and bigsby)
I play a Tele, mostly to accompany my singing and not in need of Chorus/Flanger/Phaser and even Distortion (except for occasional and specific use as I wrote above).

 

[AFKAEjay(retired)]

Boss es 5 ? …not sure if it does parallel loops

Modeler with 2 efx loops?…most won’t do the CV part though.
Maybe do some of it in the modeler?

 

[Diten]

Boss es 5 ? …not sure if it does parallel loops

Modeler with 2 efx loops?…most won’t do the CV part though.
Maybe do some of it in the modeler?

Thank you! Yes, it seems the Boss ES-5 could handle some of the signal routing and MIDI program changes (I understand it can do parallel loops). I can live without the CV control, but I’m unsure about the ES-5 or a modeler due to the space they take—both physically and mentally. I’m looking for something with a more direct, mechanical feel and look.

 

[AFKAEjay(retired)]

Thank you! Yes, it seems the Boss ES-5 could handle some of the signal routing and MIDI program changes (I understand it can do parallel loops). I can live without the CV control, but I’m unsure about the ES-5 or a modeler due to the space they take—both physically and mentally. I’m looking for something with a more direct, mechanical feel and look.

Iirc the ES5 also does CV…not 100% though.

What you want with a machanical feel and look…though one
Closest in my mind is a QuadCortex(albeit digital).. if you need 3 parallel paths…in conjunction with something like morningstar M5.
Not a cheap option…but the QC, super easy.
The ES5 however…Thats a bit of a challenge to wrap your mind around…great unit..but a shitload of options/functions hidden behind a small screen, menus, and “boss terminology”.

 

[Diten]

Iirc the ES5 also does CV…not 100% though.

What you want with a machanical feel and look…though one
Closest in my mind is a QuadCortex(albeit digital).. if you need 3 parallel paths…in conjunction with something like morningstar M5.
Not a cheap option…but the QC, super easy.
The ES5 however…Thats a bit of a challenge to wrap your mind around…great unit..but a shitload of options/functions hidden behind a small screen, menus, and “boss terminology”.

Thanks! I ended up adding an ABY switcher, a Pod express (plastic yes, but just the right size and function) to insert in the fx loop of the gamechanger plus pedal, and its wet only pedal, and I should be covered with some compromise but I really didn't want a screen on my setup.