True Bypass Soft Switching

[drog_trog]

Ive always done my pedals using the regular 3pdt stomps but I would like to go into doing true bypass with the softer stomp. After looking around it seems like their are 2 routes to go down, micro-controller or relay. I dont really want it adding a lot of cost a build, anyone found the cheapest way of doing it?

[etherian]

I've been using either 1776 Effects relay bypass or TH Customs bypass... I like both and have had no issues with either one of them. Don't pay up for a premium NO momentary switch, they are such a simple design, the inexpensive ones are just as good IMO. So, I'm paying somewhere around $11-12 per bypass versus $6 for an Alpha 3pdt. No click on activation, and a lot longer lifespan = worth it to me. The click on activation with a 3pdt provides positive feedback that a lot people like, so you have to weigh that too. 

From experience: definitely rock it before you box it...cuz they add another element to debugging when you're first firing things up

[sjaustin]

There's also the super fancy 3PDT that Lawrence is selling at Love My Switches. I haven't tried it, but it is supposedly quiet and rated for lots and lots of impressions. There probably isn't a way to do this that doesn't add $10-15 to your cost.