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Should I connect my multi-effects pedal to PA or Amp?
I bought the Line 6 Firehawk FX, it's a multi-effects pedal which also has amp-modelling in it. So it can process the signal as if it runs through many pedals and then some well-known amp.
Then, in ...
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Theoretical difference between amp distortion and distortion from a pedal
For the last few months I have been playing electric guitar on a small 5W tube amp with a nice saturated gain channel. This past weekend I picked up a Big Muff Pi pedal, which I believe is classified ...
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Switching amp heads with pedal
I was listening to Killswitch Engage and decided to look Adam D's rig up. He's used multiple amps and guitars, but is sparse with pedals. When reading this I started wondering how they achieve cleans ...
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Where to apply my effects pedal?
I've got a marshall valvestate 2000 AVT150H. The amp has 4 channels. An acoustic simulator, clean, O.D.1 and O.D. 2; and built into the amp you can hit effects for the 4 channels, there are several ...
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Is using an amp sim along with a passive speaker a good idea for home practie and small gigs
I am fairly new to using amp simulators for guitars, I was trying to figure out the best setup I could have for practicing at home and for jamming sessions. I will list down my requirements of the ...
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Connecting multi effects pedal to a tube amp and modeling amp
I started playing the guitar again in the last month and i'm having some trouble with my gear. So, i have a modelling amp from pevey which also has some effects built in. I also have a line 6 POD ...
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Loop pedal volume in effects loop not controlled by amp volume controls
I have an Orange Rocker 15 amplifier that has a buffered effects loop. I also have a TC Electronics Ditto looper pedal.
When I have the looper pedal in the effects loop and have it playing the ...
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How can I set up the equipment I have so I can play the guitar with a backing track (laptop) and using headphones?
I have a guitar, two amps, a pedal and a pair of headphones.
My target is to somehow set these devices up in a way that would allow me to play the guitar along with a backing track coming from a ...
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Crate amp footswitch question
I recently bought a Crate G130C XL used, but it did not come with a footswitch. I tried looking at the manual, but it’s only 5 pages and did not seem to specify which type I need. From what I can ...
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Distortion effects pedal to amp
I have a blackstar ht-5r combo amp..... Would I get a clearer sound using the effects loop with my distortion effects pedal compared to plugging pedal into front amp input then using clean channel? ...
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where to place distortion pedal in signal chain for electric guitar and amplifier
I play my electric guitar through an amp (actually a bass amp). I am looking for a distortion pedal and am curious as to where to place it: In front of amp or in FX loop, and additionally do all ...
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Overdrive pedal in an acoustic amp
I have the Fender Acoustasonic 15 amp and I'm wondering whether I can plug in any overdrive/distortion pedal so that when I'm playing my Fender AmSTD it sounds decent.
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Can powered on amp die from changing equipment?
I recently got some pedals and was playing around with them the other night. I had them plugged into a 12-13 year old Fender Frontman 15 (small solid state combo amp). I decided I wanted to change the ...
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Shine on you crazy diamond (Pink floyd) tone
how to do I get the Shine on You Crazy Diamond(Pink Floyd) tone from my Amp(Harley benton hb20r). I also have three pedals (compressor, phaser and chorus).
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Connecting Laney MINI amp with iPhones (Without headphone jack)
I recently purchased Laney MINI ST Amp which has a interesting feature called LSI interface which allows user to connect their laney guitar amplifer to an IOS app called tonebridge which can allow ...
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Matching of the impedance for the effect pedals
I have a Vox AC4 amplifier which lack of FX loop.
Hence, it is possible to add the effects only in front of the amplifier.
The chain would be: Guitar --> looper --> Reverb --> Amp
Because the looper ...
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Is it possible to use one preamp distortion into 2 amplifiers at the same time? [duplicate]
I have a Diezel VH4-2 pedal and a Radial ABY switch. If I use the VH4-2 pedal power amp out will the two outputs from the ABY switch be connected to the return/loop of both amps? Is this possible? I ...
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Should I use real pedal for making the best sound or using virtual amplifier is enough?
I am currently deciding whether I should buy a real pedal for overdrive/distortion or just stay with virtual pedals in my Guitar Rig 5. What are the pros and cons of using one or the other?
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Can i hook up 2 guitars to the droptune box and send individual signals to 2 different amps?
Can i hook up 2 guitars to the droptune box and send individual signals to 2 different amps? My bass player and fuitar player both have the digitec droptune box and i only play guitar on a few songs ...
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Recording with both a Multi-Effects Pedal and a Modelling Amplifier at the same time
I want to achieve a setup where I have a guitar plugged in to a multi-effects pedal (the Zoom G1XON to be precise) going to a modelling amp (the Marshall Code 25); I want to then use the modelling amp ...
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Guitar amp FX loop noise
I recently got a Marshal JCM800 2203 reissue and it sound unbelievable! But I seem to be having issues with the FX loop. When the FX loop is on the -10db setting (which is recommended for floor ...
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Why does a held guitar chord swell when overdriven and run through an amp?
When I play rapidly or chord at a moderate tempo through a Tube Screamer overdrive pedal into a Marshall amp with both having gain at about the 3 o' clock position, a held chord will increase in ...
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Amp modeling on multi fx pedal through an amp
I wasn't really sure where to ask this question but this seemed as good as place as any so hopefully someone will be able to help. I'm not majorly knowledgeable when it comes to gear so I apologize in ...
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Headrush (multi effects) into Mesa Boogie Mark V 35 Amp - Issue!
I have a Mesa Boogie Mark V 35 practice amp, and I love the natural tone of this amp on the clean and red channels. It is fantastic to play it 'straight'/'raw' without any effects.
However I have a ...
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How do I set my Peavy VYPYR to get the best sound from my Boss ME-25? [closed]
I followed what Boss says and set the tone to 0. I'm using a clean channel on the amp. I'm close to what it should be I'm just a hair away and I think the problem is with the settings on the amp such ...
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Fender frontman G10 amp or any other 2.1 channel speaker with Zoom G1on processor?
I had bought a "Zoom G1on" processor with my "Jackson Dinky js12" guitar.
It sounds okay with any other speaker but should I consider using a "Fender frontman G10" amp too?
Will it sound any ...
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Is it a waste of money if I buy a multi-effect pedal when I have an amp which has built-in multi effects?
I have the Nux Mighty Space desktop amp, which I like very much. For a reasonable price, this 30W comes with wireless module, foot switch, ability to connect via USB, and built-in effects.
The tones ...
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How can I make a clean overdrive effect?
I have a Fender Amp Mustang III. I'm using Fender FUSE which is a software that lets you change the amp settings and add pedals. If any of you could help find this clean overdrive I'd highly ...
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Finding a Clean/Overdriven Fender Tone
I am trying to find this guitar tone, where it sounds solid and amped when clean, and, it seems like, when a player’s hitting harder gets very nice sounding overdrive.
Like the telecaster in this ...
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How to connect multi-effects processor to guitar amp?
My guitar amp: Line 6 Spider IV 15
My effects pedal: Zoom GFX8
I want to know how should I keep the settings of my amp(which channel and eq settings of this amp) when I connect this multi-effects ...
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Microphone getting feedback random levels from my amp
I bought this microphone so to eliminate wind sounds for singing, where I play acoustic guitar live in a restaurant, and with my electroacoustic guitar Ibañez model GA5TCE. I am able to play, sing, ...
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Mooer GE100 with only headphones for beginners
So, I've been wanting to get a multi-effects processor (Mooer GE100) with my first electric guitar purchase(been playing an acoustic since 2 years). I won't be buying an amp tho, only a headphone(AKG ...
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How to use effects loop of the amp if your mfx has only input and output... No send and return unlike boss me
My mfx is zoom g1xon... I just wonder how to bypass preamp and use my built in amp simulation..
It only has input and output. If i send it directly to d input it sounds terrible.
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