My effects loop issue. I need some desperate help

MrBalloonHands · #1 08-03-2010, 09:20 PM

Ok So I have an effects loop running from the back of my amp and I have my tuner, wah, and distortion running from my bass into the front of my amp.

The question I have is, is there a pedal or switch out there that makes switching between the two easy? In other words, is there a way to cut the signal from my effects loop to my front end and vice versa with out having to turn off all my pedals? I have a pic that I put with this thread.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. This has been such a pain in my balls. If you have suggestions please email me at ndilgard86@yahoo.com

Eric! · #2 08-03-2010, 09:25 PM

I don't think some people would recommend this. Loaded before your amp, the levels run at instrument level. In the effects loop, they run at line level. You'd have to adjust the volumes of the pedals at every switch.

Also, any reason you posted this twice?

Wren and Cuff · #3 08-03-2010, 10:25 PM

explain more plz. still unclear what you're saying. you want to bounce your FX between your loop, then have them run series into your amp?

bongomania · #4 08-04-2010, 12:12 AM

I have a pretty good track record of interpreting the ramblings of ESL, noob, and crack-smoking posters. What I think the OP is asking for is a simple bypass-loop pedal. He wants to bypass all his pedals without stepping on each individually.

OP: Google "true bypass loop switcher", and observe that there are hundreds of DIY and pro shops making these bypass-loop switch boxes, at a wide range of price points.

And no double-posting.

MrBalloonHands · #5 08-04-2010, 05:37 AM

First off I posted this twice cause I tried to put a drawing of my setup so you guys would get a better idea. (Wren and Cuff) but I ****ed up.

@bongomania: thanks for the help. Yeah I'm new but no need to be a dick about it.

Ric5 · #6 08-04-2010, 05:54 AM

I have never liked to use the effects loop. I was always unhappy with the results.

This is what I do for effects.

http://www.3dentourage.com/425/effects.htm

Darkglass · #7 08-04-2010, 06:03 AM

Yeah, I don't like effects loop either... with guitar amps is different, since you have a distortion channel inside the amp, is useful to pu the modulation effects after the preamp.
But in bass, 99% of the time using distortion, this will come from a pedal, then, you cna just plug you modulation effects after the distortion and presto!

MrBalloonHands · #8 08-04-2010, 10:21 AM

@Darkglass: I've tried what you said originally, but it sounds like ****. If I run my flange, chorus and synth through the front, it doesn't sounds anywhere near as good. Hence why effects loops are made. Oh and it's that !% percent here dude, my ampeg has overdrive built in. It sucks, but it's there.

bongomania · #9 08-04-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBalloonHands

Hence why effects loops are made.

Nope. They are made to provide more options in terms of connectivity and signal levels, but they are not made to be "better" for pedals.

Wren and Cuff · #10 08-04-2010, 01:55 PM

solution is ez. put your regular in-line stompboxes in a loop on the floor (will explain if u need), then use your amp-head's loop switch to bring the loop in and out. Never seen a head with a loop that doesn't have a foot-switchable loop.
You will have to step twice to do both (loop on floor, then loop on amp switch etc.) but it's better than killing your pedals one-by-one.

megadan · #11 08-04-2010, 02:04 PM

The OP says he likes it in the effects loops, so that's up to him. We can't tell him what sounds good or what works for him.

You can get a simple 2 channel bypass loop that would turn off all your loop pedals, or all your front end pedals, as mentioned. Lots of companies do them custom which is probably your best bet.