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Post by JumpMarine on Jan 4, 2023 16:31:19 GMT -7
Gents, been playing around with the FX loop on my Plus and I am getting a noticeable drop in high end and a bit of volume drop as well. I've eliminated all of my modulation pedals(none have a buffer) as being the issue, both individually and collectively. I'm running 30' cables from the loop to my board with the most noticeable difference, but I am also getting a drop with short 8" patch cables as well. Just to experiment I jumpered the loop with a single 8" cable with no drop of any kind. I am assuming that I need to run a small buffer pedal into the return side of the loop to compensate for the pedals and the length of the cables?
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Post by adam on Jan 4, 2023 17:18:18 GMT -7
Cool that you've tried all that stuff. I'd say continue on your path, but try the short cord from the send to a buffer and see what that does. Then try using it just on the return. Then try both. Everything added anywhere affects the tone and feel. You might find you can get your highs back, but you'll feel some lack of dynamics or something. Just some suggestions.
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Post by frankie on Jan 5, 2023 13:39:48 GMT -7
The loop is a serial insert so you will want to use some sort of buffer at the return side if running cables that long.
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Post by pcns on Jan 5, 2023 18:08:23 GMT -7
long cables can take the top off your high end. Even with my really good cables I can start to hear a drop after 20ft. Easy test though. Try it again with a couple of short cables see if it helps. Also, clean your cable ends. It probably won't help with your tone loss but it's still a good idea to do it once in a while! Todd Pro Cables N Sound
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Post by zpilot on Jan 13, 2023 7:05:53 GMT -7
Unless an effects loop has level controls so you can maintain an instrument level signal it is best to use a buffer with high headroom which probably means one that runs at 18 volts. I've had very good results using an AnalogMan buffer.
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