Fractal Audio FX8 - Pre;Post: the Old Way; Pre;Post: the FX8 Way

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1 : INTRODUCTION
Look over this diagram of a traditional rig,
showing how some eects are PRE (between
the guitar and the amp) and some eects are
POST (in the amp’s FX loop).
AMPLIFIER
FX8
SPE
AKER CAB
PRE EFFECTS POST EFFECTS
Preamp
Secon
Send Return
Power
Secon
Here’s the same type of setup on the FX8,
which plays the role of both
PRE and POST eects.
Notice that (aside from the
speaker cable) this setup uses
four dierent patch cables?
That’s why we call it . . .
“The Four Cable Method.”
Creative right? Whatever you
call it, we think this is the best
and most exible way to set up
the FX8.
PRE/POST: THE OLD WAY...
PRE/POST: THE FX8 WAY...
Preamp
Secon
Send Return
AMPLIFIER
SPE
AKER CAB
POST EFFECTS
PRE EFFECTS
Power
Secon
KEY CONCEPTS
Musicians are not exactly famous for RTFM (“Reading Their Fancy Manuals”) but in the name of instant
gratication, here are a few key concepts so that you “play now, read later” types can jump right in.