RBI-->DBX Compressor-->Rack Effects... Correct order for Amp Loop?

[RandyRoxxx]

Hi,

Would this be the correct order to run these components with Ampeg SVT 3 Pro?

EFFECT LOOP SEND
Sansamp RBI
DBX 160X
Rack effects
EFFECT LOOP RETURN

Than I still plug my wireless unit (or cable) into the main input of the Ampeg?

Any help or suggestions would be cool! Cheers!

 

[mbelue]

Sure, but why have the RBI when you've got the SVT3 pro?
And I'd rather have the compressor before the RBI that probably just personal taste.

 

[RandyRoxxx]

RBI seems to give a good dirt to the signal. Basically Im going to be using it as an dirty effects pedal for 'heavier' songs than bypass it otherwise. The SVT3 preamp is good, seems to lack a little midrange balls which the RBI ads...

 

[mbelue]

To each his own. How do you like the dbx?

 

[RandyRoxxx]

I'm actually adding that in over the weekend. Heard nothing but good things about it on bass though. Tried signal compression the other week and after that I NEEDED IT.

 

[John E]

Bass > RBI > SVT.
FX Snd > DBX > Rack Effects > FX Rtn.

You could also switch that order in the loop. Just use your ears.

The RBI is a great unit. I use the pedal version (Paradriver) as my main preamp and DI for FOH. Sometimes I run it into the front of my head. But most of the time I run it into the FX Loop return and just use the head as a poweramp. If you are looking to thicken up your SVT tone run it in front. We often use it the studio in front of a 78' SVT for that modern rock bass sound. If you want a tighter more articulate sound, use it as the preamp and run it into your FX Loop Return. This will bypass your amps preamp section.

There are no rules to how you should hook them up. If it sounds good, it is good.