Overdrive in effects loop

1. Does overdrive go in effects loop?
2. Should distortion be in effects loop?
3. Which pedals go in the effects loop?

Does overdrive go in effects loop?

Tonal foundation (overdrive, distortion, fuzz)

Technically, you can use them in the loop. Just don't say we didn't warn you.

Should distortion be in effects loop?

So if you decide to use the loop, what effects should you put in it? 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.