Can I use an a/b switch and a visual sound volume pedal to make two effects paths?

Noshtero · #1 03-17-2009, 07:35 AM

I would think I could, but I just want to make sure before I buy an expensive volume pedal.

So with two paths of effects, could I stick a simple a/b on one side, and a visual sound volume pedal on the other side? I would then be able to switch paths simply by stomping the a/b switch right? The VS Volume Pedal descriptions says "Or, plug 2 guitars into the Visual Volume and you can make quick guitar changes without unplugging. "

The a/b would instantly switch which path my bass was going through, and the volume pedal would accept either without having to change anything. Right?

Thanks.

Versatek6 · #2 03-17-2009, 01:56 PM

Sounds like it. From the Visual Sound site:

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Those stereo ins and outs also mean you can use the pedal with 2 separate instruments, into 2 independent devices. Of course you can also plug into only 1 of the inputs and use it to split one’s signal to 2 amplifiers, or channels of a DI… or just use it mono. (Link)

I have been experimenting on and off with this idea, but ended up not going there. I liked the concept of two "sets" but didn't want to duplicate some pedals to have them available on both sides.

I may yet split off my modulation effects to the send/return loop to clean up the path a bit.

Good luck!

Noshtero · #3 03-18-2009, 07:15 AM

Ya where I'm at is I have my Zoom B2.1U, which was my first pedal. Since then I've got stand-alone pedals for all the effects I normally use.

So I was thinking I would run two paths; 1 through all my effects, and 1 through just the B2.1U for all the odd-ball stuff that doesn't get used enough to warrant a stand-alone pedal.

I suppose I could just leave the B2.1U in the chain all the time, and leave it on bypass.

But I have this fancy A/B switch that I have to use!

Happynoj · #4 03-18-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Versatek6

[i] didn't want to duplicate some pedals to have them available on both sides.

Surely if there are pedals you want in both sides, you just put them before the A/B box...

olaff421 · #5 03-18-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Happynoj

Surely if there are pedals you want in both sides, you just put them before the A/B box...

True. But if you like said effect but like it after another effect then it wouldn't work.

Jazz Ad · #6 03-18-2009, 04:21 PM

A Boss LS-2 would be a much simpler and cheaper solution.