To loop or not to loop multi-fx

Hey all,

Introduced myself last week and since then I realized that the amp rig I ordered last week has an effects loop. I haven't played bass since the 80's and I never used any effects back then, just tune up, set levels and play. I play guitar and have all sorts of guitar pedals and am well acquainted with parallel and serial fx loops, etc. Coming with my new rig is a Zoom MS-60B multi-fx. Should I put this in front or in the Ampeg SVT Micro VR's effects loop? The MS-60B has two line level outs per the Zoom website and can take active or passive pickups in the input.

Also where do you put comp, fuzz, distortion?

I searched and read several posts that conflict each other. I will not be playing out on bass any time soon, but plan on recording in a small home studio in a few months. I play classic rock, rockabilly, surf and some ambient tones. I will be using a Squire Jag VM bass DI and miked.

Thanks! Jxff

 

That makes sense, so likely the reviews I've read on this pedal is from players putting it in front of the amp.

 

Thanks for suggestions, I have a few line level effects that I will check out.

 

The H9 seems like a popular choice, it's line level and I already have one.

 

any suggestions?

 

It's starting to look that way. The Zoom MS-60B has line level outs per the website and this post at Talk Bass goes over how to manipulate the line (not level) functionality. I bought the MS-60B to avoid spending too much on less then essential gear on my new bass rig. I'll likely keep it and use it as a tuner / pedal in front and I can always use it to record straight into my daw. Using it as a preamp looks possible too, but not something I would immediately try. Thanks again for the input!