Topmusicanswers
Modulation effects such as chorus, flangers, phasers typically come next in the chain. Time based effects such as delays and reverbs work best at the end of the signal chain.
- Where is the best place in the signal chain to affect sound?
- Where should a looper go in a pedal chain?
- Where do you put a noise gate in the signal chain?
- Should chorus go in effects loop?
Where is the best place in the signal chain to affect sound?
We recommend having it at the front-end of your board because drives, fuzz, and reverb can affect the accuracy of your tuning. On the board above, the compressor comes right after the tuner.
Where should a looper go in a pedal chain?
Normally, you'll want the looper to be able to record and playback any of your sounds. Of course, this means you should place it at the very end of the chain so it can hear and record whatever pedal combinations you use.
Where do you put a noise gate in the signal chain?
Where does a noise gate go in your signal chain? In some ways, this is subjective. Naturally, you'll want to place the noise gate wherever the noise is, for example after your fuzz pedal. It's most common, however, to put it at the end of your chain but before any ambient pedals such as delay and reverb.
Should chorus go in effects loop?
If you're getting your overdrive from your preamp, then it's better you place your chorus (and other modulation pedals) in the fx loop, that's what fx loop is for. Otherwise your modded tone will be overdriven, which is not generally recommended.
