EFX Loop inputs on my amp...?

[Obstacle1]

Hey there, I have a Peavey Bandit 112 and have noticed it has EFX Loop sends (in&out) - can these be used with my effects pedals and if so how would I rig this? Also, what benefit does this give, if any?

Thanks,

Obstacle1

[ez_willis]

EFX Send to pedal(s), out of pedal(s) to EFX Return.

I think they're inserted after the preamp, not before, like if you went from your guitar to the pedals, to the amp.

Benefit? Different(sort of?) sound.

I could be totally wrong though.

[Anfontan]

Originally Posted by Obstacle1

Hey there, I have a Peavey Bandit 112 and have noticed it has EFX Loop sends (in&out) - can these be used with my effects pedals and if so how would I rig this? Also, what benefit does this give, if any?

Thanks,

Obstacle1

Preamp out to the input of the pedal-output of the pedal to the power amp in of the effects loop. You really just want to use pedals like delay, chorus, or phase shifter in the loop-distortion will not sound too good thru it-though to each their own I guess.
It will cut back on some of the overloading that running an effect through the front end of the amp can cause-as in through the preamp and then the power amp. In other words, the noise added to the effect is cut down and the actual effect is more pronounced!

[VSpaceBoy]

To add..

depending on the type (insert or parallel) you can run your effects along side of the original signal. Meaning you'll hear the raw amp tone, along with the pedals "tone" (effects).

For me? I've never found a loop I like. They always change my main tone somehow. Too loud, floppy bass, whatever. You can test it by running a cord from send right back into receive.

[ggunn]

Originally Posted by Obstacle1

Hey there, I have a Peavey Bandit 112 and have noticed it has EFX Loop sends (in&out) - can these be used with my effects pedals and if so how would I rig this? Also, what benefit does this give, if any?

Thanks,

Obstacle1

Generally, effects boxes (stomp boxes) work better in front of the amp than in the effects loop. Mainly that's because they are usually designed to work with instrument/mic level signal, and the signal in the effects loop is line level (hotter). There's also the underfoot cables to contend with; instead of one cable going to the amp, there would be three.

Effects loops generally work better for rack mounted units that are designed for line level I/O and that stay back with your amp.

[Dani Pace]

The hook up has already been explained. I just wanted to add, some digital efx seem to work a little better or quieter through the loop. Analog pedals work best between the guitar and amp. Distortion tends to get "grainy" sounding through the loop. Try your efx both ways and use whichever sounds better to you. There is no set rule when it comes to getting a certain sound, do whatever works.