Latching Effects

[Shawk]

What is the most common wiring method for controlling rackmount effects that use a 1/4" female jack?

What I mean is, using a SPDT switch, does grounding out the common engage the effect "on" or opening the circuit turn it on?


Thanks

[Hal]

i think both are common...i know that the Boss lathing pedal has a switch to reverse the circuit.  Check the manuel of what you're trying to make it for, or just try both ways and see what works.

[puretube]

many (most?) times, shorting to ground activates the switching circuitry;

some stay on, as long as the connexxion to ground exists,
others just switch state (on/off), when the "tip" is shorted to the "sleeve"
for a moment.