Boss LS-2 Pedal questions

[bassnyc1]

Hi everyone,

I'm considering this pedal but I'm not sure if it does what I'm looking to do. Basically, I want to use it with my VT Bass pedal and blend my bass's dry signal with the VT and send that to the amp.

Is this possible? If so, how would I connect it? I have done a lot of searching on this pedal and have downloaded the manual and read it many times. I'm kind of a dummy with anything other than bass into amp so if anyone can offer advice, It would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[pantherairsoft]

Yes.

Put the VT on one loop and nothing in the other (when nothing's in the loop it connects input to output). Set the pedal to the AB Mix mode. Done! The 2 knobs on the LS-2 will set the gain of the 2 loops (VT and Clean).

Shep

[metaball]

Originally Posted by pantherairsoft

Yes.
Put the VT on one loop and nothing in the other (when nothing's in the loop it connects input to output). Set the pedal to the AB Mix mode. Done! The 2 knobs on the LS-2 will set the gain of the 2 loops (VT and Clean).

thanks for the tip, i have one on the way.

i'll be using mine to stack a couple dirt pedals, nice to know there are other options with it.

[henryjurstin13]

Download the manual, this lil guy is an extremely versatile tool...

[yaksonator]

Originally Posted by henryjurstin13

Download the manual, this lil guy is an extremely versatile tool...

+100

[bassnyc1]

Thanks for the help, pantherairsoft! I'm now off the fence and I'll be ordering one today!

So, how many cables (patch chords) will I need?

[pedrodelawasp]

Originally Posted by yaksonator

+100

and again

[pantherairsoft]

Originally Posted by bassnyc1

Thanks for the help, pantherairsoft! I'm now off the fence and I'll be ordering one today!

So, how many cables (patch chords) will I need?

You'll need 2 cables for the VT (assuming nothing else goes in the loop with it) and then your usual connections. So...

Each '->' is a cable/patch lead...

Bass -> Input of LS2
LS2 Loop 1 Send -> Input of VT
Output of VT -> LS2 Loop 1 Return
LS2 Loop 2 left empty
Output of LS2 -> Amp

As mentioned, read the manual... It explains a lot. For ease, here it is...
http://media.rolandus.com/manuals/LS-2_OM.pdf

This application guide is also good for ideas...
http://media.rolandus.com/manuals/LS-2_AD.pdf

[pedrodelawasp]

Originally Posted by bassnyc1

Thanks for the help, pantherairsoft! I'm now off the fence and I'll be ordering one today!

So, how many cables (patch chords) will I need?

To blend a dirt with your clean using the LS-2, you'll need 2 patch cables to create Loop A (from LS-2 SEND A to Dirt IN, then Dirt OUT to LS-2 RETURN A).

Then, obviously, run your signal from the bass to the main Input on the LS-2 and one from the Out to the amp (or the next pedal in your chain).

[pedrodelawasp]

Pantherairsoft replied before me, and his description is a bit cleaner and easier to read than mine!

[bassnyc1]

Thanks again everyone. This helps a lot.

[Nno Mar]

Guys, I play bass in a band, but also baritone guitar in some songs. When I play the guitar, I'd like to use the same FXs, but a different amp.

Would it be possible to do this with an LS??

I think the chain would go

bass on return A
Baritone Guitar on return B
output to pedalboard
end of pedalboard to input
send A to Bass amp
send B to Guitar amp

Would this work?

[cheapbasslovin]

Originally Posted by Nno Mar

Guys, I play bass in a band, but also baritone guitar in some songs. When I play the guitar, I'd like to use the same FXs, but a different amp.

Would it be possible to do this with an LS??

I think the chain would go

bass on return A
Baritone Guitar on return B
output to pedalboard
end of pedalboard to input
send A to Bass amp
send B to Guitar amp

Would this work?

Yes I believe it would. If you run it in A<>B mode that should work perfectly.

[Nno Mar]

Originally Posted by cheapbasslovin

Yes I believe it would. If you run it in A<>B mode that should work perfectly.

Thanks!

[cheapbasslovin]

Originally Posted by Nno Mar

Thanks!

I don't actually own a LS2. I am confident the routing will work, but on further reflection it's possible that the LS2 won't switch both the sends and returns. If you can confirm that it does it will work fine.

[spufman]

The LS-2 will do the 2 guitar/amp thing, yes. It's such a cool pedal. It's indispensable with my looper, where I can route 3 inputs, match their levels (well, match 2 to the 1 straight input) and switch among them into the looper. Fun!