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- Is an effects loop necessary?
- What effects go in effects loop?
- Does an effects loop make a difference?
- What is a valve buffered effects loop?
Is an effects loop necessary?
You don't actually need an effects loop on your amp as plenty of guitarists don't bother using them, especially if you're only using distortion, fuzz or boost pedals. But if you want to get far greater clarity when using effects like modulation, delay and reverb, the effects loop might be something you'll appreciate.
What effects go in 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.
Does an effects loop make a difference?
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.
What is a valve buffered effects loop?
"Buffering" means the fx loop circuit has an amplifier with a low-impedance output to drive cables and effects inputs without signal loss. There is also usually an accompanying buffer on the return side to receive the signal from the effects unit.
