hi all,

just brought a effects pedal, i have a hot rod deluxe with a effects loop.

do i run it through the effects loop? or through the input???

whats best?

also on the box it has input, and output obviously, but not 100 percent sure on what goes to what?? is it "preamp out" to input on the pedal and output on the pedal to " power amp in""??????

sorry really stupid question i know but best to make sure!

thanks

Louis run your pedals through your input in a chain with the guitar. Your effects loop works better for rack mounted equipment.

thanks alot tdanb

will do that.

The effects loop consists of an input known as the FX Return and an output known as the FX Send. The FX Return is connected to the output of an effects pedal, while the FX Send is connected to the input of an effects pedal. The FX loop allows the guitarist to place certain effects after the distortion generated by the amplifier's distortion channel (if applicable). The term “in front” refers anything plugged into the main input of the amp, which in this case would exclude anything plugged into the FX loop. While sonic beauty is in the ear of the listener, the FX loop is typically used to house delay, reverb, tremolo, and chorus pedals. The reasoning behind this is that delay, reverb etc tend to sound better after distortion (echoing a distorted sound, rather than being distorted). If your amplifier has a distortion channel (which you plan on using), the effects loop will let you run delay, reverb etc after the distortion stage. If you only use effects pedal distortion, simply placing the delay/reverb after that pedal will achieve the same result. With all this in mind, this guide will set up the delay pedal in the FX loop, while the other effects will go “in front” of the amp

hi eyecandy.


thanks for taking the time to explain that. i understand it all alot better now. much appreciated

thanks
louis

Basically you need to put them in this order for the best possible results:

Guitar >Compression/sustainer* > distortion / overdrive pedals> Amplifier input > Fx send (Or on your deluxe the preamp out) > compression / sustainer* > Modulations (chorus, phaser, vibe, vibrato, whammy, tremolo)** > Time based effects (Reverb, delay)** > Fx return (Power amp in)

* the compressor / sustainer can go in either, its down to taste
** can be put in any order, test it to taste

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