Effects

Amps with effects loop

Amps with effects loop
  1. Do all amps have effects loops?
  2. Can you add an effects loop to an amp?
  3. What is effect loop for in amp?

Do all amps have effects loops?

Normally, with a 'pedal platform' amp like a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, you'll simply have all of your guitar pedals in a certain order going into the front of the amp. ... Some amps don't even have an effects loop and this is generally because they are pedal platform amps.

Can you add an effects loop to an amp?

Yes, but it's not trivial, and it's difficult to get it sounding good. The long and detailed answer: The main reason for having an FX loop in an amplifier is to add time-domain effects, such as delay, chorus and/or reverb. However, all of these sound best when placed AFTER compression and distortion.

What is effect loop for in amp?

If the distortion/overdrive is coming from the amplifier itself, using the effects loop allows you to place effects, such as delay, reverb, and rotary speaker, after the distortion. This normally results in a better result — running a delay into the front of a distorted amp can result in a muddy, messy sound.

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