I'm absolutely loving the tone from my new-to-me Ceriatone JTM45 straight in, but I also like a little reverb and chorus.
Tried to hook up some loop pedals with less than anticipated results.
So, as a last resort, JRTFM.
Quote:
When I plug effects into the effects loop, my tone noticeably changes. Sometimes the effects don’t sound quite right. What’s
the deal?
- Generally, what you’re hearing is a significant mismatching of impedances, and/or an overloading of the effect
unit itself. Most rack-mount units have different input impedance than pedals, and thus can sometimes
function fine without a buffer before them. In addition, some of these rack-mounted effects can pad the
volume they receive, preventing it from overloading. Pedals do not have proper input impedance or padding
ability, and therefore do not play nicely.
- For best results, an effects loop interface like the C-lator or Klein-ulator should be used. These units prevent
impedance mismatching, as well as provide the ability to pad down the volume sent to the effects units hence
preventing any overloading.
Found a Klein-ulator listing on Reverb for $250.
They are $150 + s&h (and lead time) direct from Nik.
What other options can I look at for a loop buffer?
Any other recommendations or suggestions?
Would the $60 JHS Little Black Buffer be adequate? - I'm using JHS pedals btw.
TIA
Tried to hook up some loop pedals with less than anticipated results.
So, as a last resort, JRTFM.
Quote:
When I plug effects into the effects loop, my tone noticeably changes. Sometimes the effects don’t sound quite right. What’s
the deal?
- Generally, what you’re hearing is a significant mismatching of impedances, and/or an overloading of the effect
unit itself. Most rack-mount units have different input impedance than pedals, and thus can sometimes
function fine without a buffer before them. In addition, some of these rack-mounted effects can pad the
volume they receive, preventing it from overloading. Pedals do not have proper input impedance or padding
ability, and therefore do not play nicely.
- For best results, an effects loop interface like the C-lator or Klein-ulator should be used. These units prevent
impedance mismatching, as well as provide the ability to pad down the volume sent to the effects units hence
preventing any overloading.
Found a Klein-ulator listing on Reverb for $250.
They are $150 + s&h (and lead time) direct from Nik.
What other options can I look at for a loop buffer?
Any other recommendations or suggestions?
Would the $60 JHS Little Black Buffer be adequate? - I'm using JHS pedals btw.
TIA
