Members TFC Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 This is something I've been wondering about for a while and I'm sure you guys can tell me the answer. Certain effects, IMO, undoubtedly sound better through the effects loop of an amp. When it comes to using modulation effects with amps that don't have an effects loop though, how does this work? I've recently tried my H&K Rotosphere through the front of my amp and it didn't sound anywhere near as good as in the loop. To take a guitarist as an example off the top of my head, the Edge from U2, he uses {censored} loads of delay but his Vox amps are, I assume, all vintage and don't have effect loops. And I'm sure he has a whole host of other modulation effects too, but if the amp doesn't have a loop then (how) will it sound as good? Sorry to ramble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members clementwave Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 I have always used amps with effects loops and never used the FX loop. Mainly because I never use amp gain. An effect in front of the amp clean, and an effect in the loop of the amp, clean, won't sound any different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 you should probably just give me the rotosphere so you don't have to worry about such things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sideshowlinc Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 lulz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ZoomRmc Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 Just plug in and stay clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hooya Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 I don't use my loop. I put everything in front. Like clementwave said, if you use amp gain this can be a problem, but my amp is clean only. Also, many of my pedals don't like being in the effects loop as the signal is too hot, so it sounds way worse there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members teetop Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 From my understanding, you don't need to worry about putting modulation, delay, and reverbs into the effects loop unless you are getting your gain/OD/distortion from the amp. If you're getting all your gain from pedals, and just using the amp for it's clean sound, then sticking all pedals out front should be OK. I believe the Edge uses at least a Tube Screamer and a custom built Line 6 Distortion Modeler, so I would presume he's getting all his gain from pedals. Not sure why the Rotosphere is not working out in such a situation. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TFC Posted March 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 Questions well and truly answered. I use my JCM900's gain channel so that's probably why some things haven't sounded as good. Cheers guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TCL808 Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 lineout box then reamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Danox3 Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 I can only speak for myself, but Vibe, Chorus sound best inline, delay in the loop. I took my trem out of the loop, it just came to life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aeon Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 If you run the amp clean, you can put the modulation effects in front of the amp - or... If you get drive from the preamp or poweramp sections of your amp, use a line-out and re-amp, or put the modulation effects after a mic that is on the amp. cheers,Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BP90 Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 How hard would it be to install an effects loop in an amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlabbee Posted March 16, 2009 Members Share Posted March 16, 2009 Depends on the amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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