Topmusicanswers
- Do distortion pedals go in the effects loop?
- Can you put overdrive in effects loop?
- Is it better to run pedals through effects loop?
- Which pedals go in the effects loop?
Do distortion pedals go in the effects loop?
An effects loop works by using a send and return cycle to basically place your pedals between the preamp and power amp sections of your amplifier. ... A distortion pedal should be placed directly between the amp and the guitar in a signal line. Pedals like delays and phasers can go in the effects loop.
Can you put overdrive in effects loop?
Tonal foundation (overdrive, distortion, fuzz)
This is thanks to the way the amp's compression rounds off the harsh top end of these effects. Technically, you can use them in the loop.
Is it better to run pedals through effects loop?
The biggest advantage is that effects placed in the loop tend to sound clearer and more pronounced. ... The general consensus is that time based effects (e.g. delay, flange, chorus etc) sound better in the effects loop whilst dirt effects (e.g. overdrive and distortion) and compressors work best in front of the amp.
Which pedals go in the effects loop?
The most common types of pedals to run into an effects loop are modulation or time based effects. This includes things like chorus, tremolo, delay and reverb. You wouldn't tend to run boosts or drive based effects into the loop as this can overload the power amp section.
