Delaying reverb can sound muddy, so it's usually better to have the reverb after the delay. And last, but certainly not least, is the Loop Station. Loopers aren't effects—they're recorders. Normally, you'll want the looper to be able to record and playback any of your sounds.
- Does reverb or delay come first?
- What order should my effects pedals be in?
- Do you put a looper in the effects loop?
Does reverb or delay come first?
In a guitar signal chain, the delay unit is generally placed before a reverb pedal, but it's up to the individual musician to decide on the order. Putting delay before reverb can muddy up the sound, so most guitarists prefer placing it after the delay.
What order should my effects pedals be in?
Dynamics (compressors), filters (wah), pitch shifters, and Volume pedals typically go at the beginning of the signal chain. Gain based effects such as and overdrive/distortion pedals come next. Modulation effects such as chorus, flangers, phasers typically come next in the chain.
Do you put a looper in the effects loop?
In this setup, the looper will capture the exact pedal setup at that moment within the loop and won't react to any changes you then make on your board. You can also put it in between effects depending on what sound you want it to capture.