Do you have to have an effects loop to properly use the amp bypass? Trying to see if we truly can use this only for effects without altering amp tone
303549
For the longest time I only used fx and sidestepped the amp and cab modeling. And I did it by plugging straight in front of the amp. No fx loop needed.
1262772
Anyone try running the output through the Fx Loop Send, increasing gain and lowering the Volume(so the speaker isn't heard)?But if this works you'll loose the Power tube phase. I'm using Blackstar Ht Metal's Emulated Output for this purpose.
1478282
If you're playing clean, you can use it with just an amp, but if you want the different layers to have different tones, you'll want to have effects inline before the looper. Ultimately, some pedals before the looper is the ideal setup.
1822732
The effects pedal does NOT have a spring in it. That allows you to set variables (freq,, repeats, speeds) for the different voicings and effects. It is how it should be. You wouldn't want to be performing and have to concentrate on continually resetting your effects pedal.
933820
Only one effect at a time (if you don't include the drum thing as an effect). Effects can be manipulated using the knobs. Two different pedals can be used (but not together, just one, or the other) The ZOOM expression pedal, or the "on-off" pedal )for the drum thing). I'm sure there are better pedals (there are so many now, impossible to keep track), but the effects do sound great, and as recording interface, it works as advertised. Dig it.
280151
You still need to run it off a pa or an amp. I think it does have an effects channel, but I think the effect needs to be external.
947494
Unfortunately, no. I've been using Boss 9v adapters with my Joyo pedals, and so far no trouble with the AC Tone, the American Sound, or the Crunch Distortion. Joyo does make a multi-strip power supply, but I don't like the pricing on that one when I already have my Boss wall warts. Also, I continue to think these pedals work better to color your tone going into an amp than they do directly into a sound board or recorder. Some of the YouTube direct-in samples sound more like a live amp than I've been able to achieve with my setup. Maybe I'm just spoiled on the tube tone I'm getting from my rig. Unfortunately, no. I've been using Boss 9v adapters with my Joyo pedals, and so far no trouble with the AC Tone, the American Sound, or the Crunch Distortion. Joyo does make a multi-strip power supply, but I don't like the pricing on that one when I already have my Boss wall warts. Also, I continue to think these pedals work better to color your tone going into an amp than they do directly into a sound board or recorder. Some of the YouTube direct-in samples sound more like a live amp than I've been able to achieve with my setup. Maybe I'm just spoiled on the tube tone I'm getting from my rig.
65126
If you want the effects on the loop, put it after the fx pedal - it just records whatever you send it - so you could record a loop with effects & then play over it clean, or vice-versa
2155286
Really, nothing. The point is that you no longer need effects pedals. The other plus is the Bluetooth function. It's a multi-tasker: an amp and an Bluetooth speaker. I usually jam along with songs from my iPhone. I have a couple of tones I downloaded that I use 99% of the time. (You can program your own if that's your thing but I'm not interested in fooling with that.) Great little practice amp.
1806811
We used it for a live setup. This go a the end of the preamp chain. This way we process the final mix of the instruments. There are people who use it only for bass instruments as an instrument effect with good results.
2253513
Yes you can do both at the same time and it works great! You can even set separate effects for the vocals like reverb, EQ or delay without affecting the tone of your guitar and vice versa. I play very aggressive/ heavy metal and crank this amp to it's full potential on both vocals and guitar and despite it's size, it always out performs other guys I jammed with. With it's built in noise gate controls, I rarely have issues with buzzing, feedback, hissing etc.
1903750
The answer is Yes, You can use the pedals...at least the pedals from Line 6 themselves, because the connection to the amplifier is vía a Cat 5e connection cable (Just like the ones used to connect computers an routers).For sure, the use of pedals defeat the use of the presets, given you should be able to obtain most sound effects through the presets.I can´t really tell you if pedals from other manufacturers will work fine, but the amp itself is Greeeeeeeat! with or without the pedals.
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I have mine set at 60,0" phase and ~100hz on bypass and I've had no problems. What amp are you using to drive it? I listen to lots of heavy bass music and can easily drive myself out of the room if I crank my amp so the question is--? what do you want to do the heavy lifting. The amp or the sub?
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You can run it through the effects loop of an amp. Not sure about the actual input of the amp itself though. I use a regular instrument cable to run from the left output of the pod to the effects loop IN on my mesa boogie dual rectifier. I don't even use the amp IN anymore because I love the tones I get just from the pod itself. The only reason im running through my rectifier is to achieve the high dB volume I need via rectifier output to a 4x12 cabinet.
1262778
I use it with my presonus audio box 22vsl! But umm I can hear it thru the amp. And I haven't figured out how to use the amp tone yet so I use the settings in the presonus program...
2272408
No, the GCB95 does not have true bypass. I make sure to run it 1st in my effects chain. Has no/much less affect on bypassed tone than the Vox wah.
1896370
I have used this unit as a preamp to go directly into my recording interface and I remember being able to get a usable tone without getting too hot of a signal. I have not tested it with a voltage meter or gone direct into a headphone amp. With the amp setup I currently use, I can dial in a crunch tone with little volume boost (maybe even some volume reduction), or a good deal of volume boost. In my opinion and of the opinion of many a guitar players that have tested my rig, the pedal is surprisingly usable as compared to other Boss of EHX pedals I have purchased. In addition, the price isn't hard to swallow. I have used this unit as a preamp to go directly into my recording interface and I remember being able to get a usable tone without getting too hot of a signal. I have not tested it with a voltage meter or gone direct into a headphone amp. With the amp setup I currently use, I can dial in a crunch tone with little volume boost (maybe even some volume reduction), or a good deal of volume boost. In my opinion and of the opinion of many a guitar players that have tested my rig, the pedal is surprisingly usable as compared to other Boss of EHX pedals I have purchased. In addition, the price... » Read More I have used this unit as a preamp to go directly into my recording interface and I remember being able to get a usable tone without getting too hot of a signal. I have not tested it with a voltage meter or gone direct into a headphone amp. With the amp setup I currently use, I can dial in a crunch tone with little volume boost (maybe even some volume reduction), or a good deal of volume boost. In my opinion and of the opinion of many a guitar players that have tested my rig, the pedal is surprisingly usable as compared to other Boss of EHX pedals I have purchased. In addition, the price isn't hard to swallow. « Show Less