Question about TRS connection for expression pedals [Answered]

ewrath2 · December 15, 2016 at 2:09 AM

I have a extra line (5 wire) on my PedalSnake and I am hoping to use it for TWO expression pedals straight into back of KPA in switches... I have to make a custom TRS connector cable for this - Odd question: Can the two TRS share the ground? There are only 5 wires so if they can't I can do two TRS connectors I can do a TRS plus a TS (for KP-1 switch) with the 5 wires...

Just messing around with a second "solo" station on stage. I have KP-1 plus spring loaded EP-1 on way

Gizmo · December 15, 2016 at 3:07 PM

I'm using two TRS plugs with 4 switches, a 5 pin cable and a shared ground. (on the "S" of course)
I see no reason that it wouldn't work for pedals too, although I haven't tried it myself.

ewrath2 · January 25, 2017 at 4:32 PM

I (well actually my bass player) made the cable - totally works sharing the ground.

SimpleSi88 · January 28, 2017 at 11:15 PM

Quote from ewrath2

I (well actually my bass player) made the cable - totally works sharing the ground.

they would have to share a ground - the whole unit is grounded - anything metal connected is the ground. so you're safe.