How to separate my OC-3 signal, and bring it back together

double_stop2584 · #1 10-07-2010, 08:14 PM

I'm setting up my new pedalboard, and have done some tinkering with the order of my effects. One thing I'm trying to figure out is how to set up my OC-3 Super Octave.

Here's what I have now:

Boss TU-2 Tuner -->
EBS Multi-Comp (always on) -->
Wren & Cuff Pickle Pie B -->
Boss OC-3 -->
Boss CEB-3

What I want to do is move the OC-3 up in the chain, but when I use it in conjunction with the PPB, I don't like how both the direct and octave signal are distorted. But, I think the OC-3 tracks better earlier in the chain.

What I think I want to do is send my direct signal out of the OC-3 and into everything afterward, and send a "wet" line from the OC-3 to the end of the chain, so that when I turn on the octave, it tracks from only my "clean" sound, post-comp, pre-everything else.

And my question is: is there a pedal or some kind of true bypass "junction box" that I can get to "rejoin" both signals, then send that to my amp? I don't think it has to be something that needs to be switched on and off, but if that's what it takes, that's what it takes.

Thanks for the help, brochachos!

bigchiefbc · #2 10-07-2010, 08:40 PM

It's not true bypass, but the Boss LS-2 is the simplest thing that will do what you want.

Just plug the effect out from the OC-3 into the input of the LS-2, the rest of the chain into one of the return jacks on the LS-2, put it on A+B mix mode, and there ya go.

double_stop2584 · #3 10-07-2010, 09:18 PM

I may have found the answer myself:

http://www.loop-master.com/product_i...roducts_id=170

bongomania · #4 10-08-2010, 12:46 AM

Don't get the Loopmaster--that sort of passive device is crappy for recombining the split signals. The Boss LS-2 is a much, much better tool for the job. There are some even better tools than the Boss, but they cost more.

strke-fender · #5 10-08-2010, 01:48 AM

+1 on LS-2. I've owned mine for years and still find new things for it to do.

Bish42 · #6 10-08-2010, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bigchiefbc

Just plug the effect out from the OC-3 into the input of the LS-2, the rest of the chain into one of the return jacks on the LS-2, put it on A+B mix mode, and there ya go.

Does this mean you don't have to use the 'Send' on the LS-2?

ga_edwards · #7 10-08-2010, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bish42

Does this mean you don't have to use the 'Send' on the LS-2?

Correct. One output from the OC2 in return A of the LS2, the other into return B. Set to A+B mix mode and it will output them both out of the LS2's main output.

I think the LS2 is one of the most useful utility pedals out there. There's just so much it can do.

bigchiefbc · #8 10-08-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bish42

Does this mean you don't have to use the 'Send' on the LS-2?

Yes, this is exactly what I do when my electronic group plays gigs. I run my bass through the pedalboard, then into the input of the LS-2 sitting on top of my amp, and I have the output from a Nord Lead running into Return A, nothing plugged into either send jack, and then output to my amp. Mixes them perfectly, plus you have a separate volume knob to control each channel.