Anyone tried this in an effect loop, without amp or cabinet modelling? I'm wondering how it works in an effects loop for chorus, delays, reverbs, etc
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It works quite well, actually. One just has to remove the amp and cab effects from the chain.
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Amp models have output options and each presets can be in different setting. That is both pro and con in my experience. But the sound and quality of effects exceed far beyond $49 when set properly.
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Sorry for the late response. Just tried it with a bass and bass amp. It's functional, there was some ground buzz when I turned the level up. Probably because of my setup. I don't know if you'll get that Metallica sound, but the pedal definitely works.
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You do need an amp with loop effects, it does not work with amps with no loop effects. Why? Because this volume control will be on the last line of pedals, but if you put after this volume box to the amp, you will use the gain and volume of amp, so it will be the same situation with or without volume box.
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It does not have effects in/out or an effects loop, but seems to do OK with external pedals. The built in looper is OK, and it has some drum sounds you can use.
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Yes. To the right of the volume and tone controls for each channel are two rotary knobs: the FX LEVEL, numbered from 1 to 10, controls the intensity; the FX SELECT knob allows you to choose the effect you want, and then the TAP button, which is used to select the rate of speed for the delays. Although you can't combine effects, there are a couple of them on there that do that for you. It's very basic, but the FX LEVEL is what I think you're talking about, and it works just fine for me. I use a pedalboard for performance and figure the amp's effects would be most useful as backup if one of my pedals breaks down unexpectedly, or if I'm practicing in the bedroom and don't want to hook up the board... Yes. To the right of the volume and tone controls for each channel are two rotary knobs: the FX LEVEL, numbered from 1 to 10, controls the intensity; the FX SELECT knob allows you to choose the effect you want, and then the TAP button, which is used to select the rate of speed for the delays. Although you can't combine effects, there are a couple of them on there that do that for you. It's very basic, but the FX LEVEL is what I think you're talking about, and it works just fine for me. I use a pedalboard for performance and figure the amp's effects would be most useful as backup if one of... » Read More Yes. To the right of the volume and tone controls for each channel are two rotary knobs: the FX LEVEL, numbered from 1 to 10, controls the intensity; the FX SELECT knob allows you to choose the effect you want, and then the TAP button, which is used to select the rate of speed for the delays. Although you can't combine effects, there are a couple of them on there that do that for you. It's very basic, but the FX LEVEL is what I think you're talking about, and it works just fine for me. I use a pedalboard for performance and figure the amp's effects would be most useful as backup if one of my pedals breaks down unexpectedly, or if I'm practicing in the bedroom and don't want to hook up the board... « Show Less
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not exactly sure..but, you could try putting it in a different order..either in front or be hind other pedals... the way i understand it ..this thing just trims the signal -clips the highs an lows to smooth things out, so if its after certain pedals ,it'll basically erase/clip modulations,echos..etc....maybe effects distortions /muffs/drives also? not sure..
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This is not designed to be used as a "stand alone" effects processor. It is not going to sound all that great going straight into a board, simply because it lacks any type of amp or speaker cab simulation. All you're sending to the board is your guitar signal with the effects in the Nova System... no amp simulation for tone or anything like that. Best bet if you're going to be going direct a lot is to look at something like the Boss GT series, or the Line 6 POD series multi effects processors. They will have all the effects, plus various types of amp and speaker cabinet choices.
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The purpose of this pedal is to add distortion and noise to your sound. I actually use it with a synthesizer. Distortion pedals don't work well in effects loops, but should be placed between your musical instrument and your first amp in the sequence. They can be a great way to make your sound more "gnarly" or "grungy". I will say that with a synth it really depends on the sound that I use as to it's effectiveness. With some sounds, it muffles the sound (and maybe this is what you want). However, I've found that if I use sounds that have lots of harmonics I get the best results. The purpose of this pedal is to add distortion and noise to your sound. I actually use it with a synthesizer. Distortion pedals don't work well in effects loops, but should be placed between your musical instrument and your first amp in the sequence. They can be a great way to make your sound more "gnarly" or "grungy". I will say that with a synth it really depends on the sound that I use as to it's effectiveness. With some sounds, it muffles the sound (and maybe this is what you want). However, I've found that if I use sounds that have lots of harmonics I get the best... » Read More The purpose of this pedal is to add distortion and noise to your sound. I actually use it with a synthesizer. Distortion pedals don't work well in effects loops, but should be placed between your musical instrument and your first amp in the sequence. They can be a great way to make your sound more "gnarly" or "grungy". I will say that with a synth it really depends on the sound that I use as to it's effectiveness. With some sounds, it muffles the sound (and maybe this is what you want). However, I've found that if I use sounds that have lots of harmonics I get the best results. « Show Less
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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.
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I don't own a multi effects pedal, but I do have a large pedalboard. The only tone problem I've experienced is with the modulation delays, which isn't really that bad.
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I have only used mine in front of the amp, and it works great that way. I haven't tried it as youhave suggested, but I see no reason why that wouldn't work. Only issue could be if your amp'sloop only accepts a line level signal. I'd try it both ways and see which sound you prefer. Onebenefit to running it in front of the amp would be having all tone controls active [i.e. the amp'scontrols and the pedal's].
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Ran bass through it straight into the PA. Turned effects off and it sounded really good. Used for worship. Typically play guitar and have several pedals on my board with this the last pedal on board. Bypassed all pedals for bass. Ran bass into the input and out to the PA.
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Although I have a bass, I have never tried it through the G5...but I was thnking about it just last week. It is possible to get bass like sounds out of a guitar, but its not ideal. I was considering using a real bass to just layer in something with the looper function then switch back to 6 string for overdubs. I see no reason why the effects, EQs, compressors etc wouldn't work fine. I doubt you'd get much mileage out of the amp models and distortion stomps though - or the tube booster circuit. I guess it could be quite creative (with the z-pedal!), or it could be a reasonable tool for tailoring a sound...can't vouch for it just yet though I'm afraid.
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I have an M-Audio SP-2 sustain pedal, which works with the keyboard. I don't have Fruity Loops or Reason, so can't help you there.
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I've never used either of the system's you've mentioned, but I run my RC-300 at the end of a LOT of input; POD HD 500, Elec. Keys, Elec. Drumkit, a handful of various analog and digital stomps (Boss and Behringer primarily-Reverse and Delay), and a Digitech Loopman. All of this is simultaneous, and I can't say I've lost any tone whatsoever, and believe me, there's some crazy amounts of variety in frequency as well as modulation that go together at once. You honestly have no worries with this piece of equipment. However, you WILL LOSE TONE without proper amplification and cables. You'll need to consider spending a pretty penny on some quality powered speakers and sturdy cables if you want to preserve your tone. I've been running a standard Fender FM100 Stack for a while and it cuts all of the bass from the kit, keys, and effects, as well as adds too much treble to the snare and higher registers. If you ever multi-link instruments with a y-cable, get a good one. I have a cheapo one right now and both the keys and the guitar/POD system have their decibel values decreased severely. Soooo... In short, you should marry this loop system.
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I've tried it. Some of the preset effects give a lot of feed back but the clean ones work just fine. Its great for creating a different sound. I love it!!!
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I would use this like most other pedals of this type for mics and like instruments. Use a mixer and put this pedal in the loop.. pun intentional.