Today, we’re demystifying FX Loops. I’ll show you some of my best practices when it comes to using an FX Loop, how to tell if your FX Loop is a tone-sucker, and how to remedy a sub-par FX Loop! Our industry doesn’t have a standard when it comes to FX Loops, so it’s crucial that you know exactly what you’re getting into when plugging into your amp’s FX Loop!

FX LOOP BUFFERS (turn your passive FX Loop into an active one)

Vertex Boost MKII: https://bit.ly/3fIRxQa
Kleinulator: https://therigdr.com/products/the-kle...
Fuchs Plush FX Loop Buffer: https://www.adorama.com/pftubefxloop....

MANUFACTURERS WITH GREAT FX LOOPS

Rivera: https://www.rivera.com
Mesa Boogie: https://www.mesaboogie.com
Suhr: https://www.suhr.com
Fuchs: https://fuchsaudiotechnology.com
Friedman: https://friedmanamplification.com
Custom Audio: https://bit.ly/3fNZ2p4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 Introduction
00:16 What is an FX Loop?
00:56 Different Types of FX Loops
03:00 Not All FX Loops are Equal
06:26 What Makes a Great FX Loop?
07:27 What Pedals Should Go in a FX Loop?
09:28 What If my FX Loop Sucks?
10:26 What are the Drawbacks?
11:42 What are the Conclusions Here?
13:55 Outro

⬇️Private Tone Consulting from the Rig Dr. ⬇️

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Instrument Cables: https://www.therigdr.com/products/gui...

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VERTEX Pedals: https://vertexeffects.com/store

⬇ DIY BUFFER INTERFACE DIAGRAMS, TEMPLATES, & MATERIALS ⬇
Mono - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-...
Mono w/Tuner Out - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-...
Mono w/Splitter - https://www.vertexeffects.com/diy-buf...
Mono w/Audition Loop - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-...
4 Cable Method (FX Loop) - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-...
Wet/Dry - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-...
Stereo - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer-...

🔻 //rig consulting//🔻
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🔈 //podcast//🔈
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2WGLku8

⬇ RECOMMENDED MATERIALS ⬇
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//buffers//
Vertex DIY Buffers - https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer
Mesa Boogie High-Wire (dual buffer) - https://bit.ly/2lZwS0s
TC Bonafide Buffer (x2 input + output) - https://amzn.to/2vrTSug
Truetone Buffer (x2 input + output) - https://amzn.to/2NLDA8l

//power supply//
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2.1mm DC Power Plugs (straight) - https://bit.ly/36wd1sA
Bulk Power Cables (pre made) - https://amzn.to/3ev1q0t

//midi//
MIDI Plugs (right angle) - https://bit.ly/2oKHDFG
MIDI Plugs (straight) - https://bit.ly/32fNNLF
MIDI Cable (bulk) - https://amzn.to/2tPAHWQ

//velcro//
Vertex Super Lock - https://therigdr.com/collections/all/...

//cable management//
Zip Ties - https://www.therigdr.com/products/zip...
Tie Down Mounts - https://www.therigdr.com/products/tie...
Tone Essentials Kit - https://www.therigdr.com/products/ton...

//pedalboard tools//
Soldering Iron - https://amzn.to/2TTdMI4
Solder (60/40) - https://amzn.to/2U7XhsD
Solder Dispenser - https://amzn.to/2GpgMpR
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Wire Strippers (30-20 AWG) - https://amzn.to/2BBMI6n
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👇 // diy diagrams // 👇
DIY Power Cables: https://vertexeffects.com/diy-power-c...
DIY Interface: https://vertexeffects.com/diy-interface
DIY Buffers: https://vertexeffects.com/diy-buffer

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