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EFFECTS LOOP (FX-LOOP)
The EFFECTS LOOP allows you to place an external effect or processor or pedal into
the AMPLIFIRE signal routing chain.
The EFFECTS LOOP may be positioned in any of the following locations:
• At Input: The EFFECTS LOOP is the first block in the signal chain immediately
following the GATE effect.
• With Pre-FX: The EFFECTS LOOP is within the pre-fx section. Before the PRE-
EFFECTS section.
• Before AMP: The EFFECTS LOOP is after the PRE-FX section and immediately
preceeding the AMP block.
• With Post-FX (DEFAULT LOCATION): The EFFECTS LOOP is after the post-EQ
and prior to the post-fx section.
• At Output: The EFFECTS LOOP is at the end of the signal chain just prior to the
REVERB block.
The following table lists recommended EFFECTS LOOP positions for certain types
of effects that may be added in the loop. Please use these suggestions as general
guidelines only and be sure to experiment to obtain unique tones!
Effect Type EFFECTS LOOP position
Noise gate, Volume Pedal, Wah, Overdrives, etc. At Input
EQ, Phasers, Flangers, etc. With Pre-FX
Pre-amps, External Amp Sims, Boosts, etc. Before AMP
Post EQ, External Multi-effects, Time based Effects
(Delays, Chorus, etc.)
With Post-FX
Reverbs, External Cab Sims At Output