Fractal Audio FX8 - Setup for Both Pre and Post Effects

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3 : SETUP GUIDE
SETUP FOR BOTH PRE AND POST EFFECTS
SIGNAL FLOW:
Optionally connect 1–2 optional expression pedals such as Fractal Audio Systems EV-1 .
Connect OUT [POST] R to a
second amp for stereo post (oponal)
The GUITAR is connected to IN [PRE] on the FX8. Signal is processed by eects designated as “PRE” and then
routed to OUT [PRE] LEFT, which is connected to the guitar INPUT of your amplier. Your amp outputs
signal to its rear-panel FX SEND jack. This is connected to IN [POST] LEFT on the FX8. The signal is now
processed by eects designated as “POST” and routed to OUT[POST]LEFT, which is connected to your
amplier’s FX RETURN jack. You could easily connect OUT [POST] RIGHT to the FX RETURN of a second
amp for stereo (or connect OUT [POST] LEFT and RIGHT to the dual inputs of a stereo power amp).The
amplier’s SPEAKER output is connected as usual to its speaker cabinet.
Humbuster™ cables help reduce ground loop hum. See “Humbuster Cables” on page 4 for details.
A head is shown in the above diagram. A combo with an eects loop is equally suitable for this type of setup.
NOTE: For this setup, you’ll probably want to make one global change.
Open the GLOBAL menu (press SETUP followed by Footswitch 1) and nd the SETTINGS page.
NAV to
GLOBAL LOOPER LOCATION and then use VALUE to select “OUT POST”.
Press EXIT twice to save and return to Stompbox Mode.
This is the most exible FX8 setup, taking full advantage of the unit’s capability for separate “PRE” and
“POST” eect chains. Connecting in this manner is also known as the “Four Cable Method” or “4CM.” Find
factory presets for this type of setup in Banks C and D (plus other banks as well).