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Blending dry and distorted signal

Hi,
I have purchased an EHX Bass Blogger a while ago. I have only recently read about clean distortion - blending the clean and distorted signals. The Bass Blogger actually has an effect and a dry out and has no balance pots, as opposed to Boss ODB-3. My question is - what can I use to blend those signals together ? I know the Boss LS-2 line selector can do that, but I'm looking for a cheaper alternative.
Thanks for your replies.
 
If the dry output is buffered on that pedal, you might be able to get away with one of these:

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Hi,
I thought about something crude and primitive as cable splitter, but it occured to me that I have one stashed in some drawer. I'll check if it is a viable option. Thanks.

EDIT: I have a stereo splitter, so that's no good. Any other suggestions besides the LS-2 ?
 
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I got my Boss LS-2 used for $40 and have never looked back. No matter what happens in the coming years, I will never sell/trade it because it is invaluable for bassists to blend in distortion/fuzz or what I like to use it for, 100% wet octave into fuzz, while preserving my clean tone and allowing me to boost my "clean" chain to keep it in line volume-wise with my wet chain.

Since you're in Poland, I have no idea what the price for a Boss LS-2 would be but even if you ended up buying it new I think it is a worthwhile investment just for the versatility it will bring.
 
The sound guy? Not trying to be snarky but you could just send two distinct channels to the board and let him sort it out in the FOH. This is particularly easy if you have your own sound guy, but nothing near impossible even if you play provided PA shows using other peoples gear a lot.