Quick Comparison of Methods
In summary, while the Captor X won't pipe its internal effects to your cab in attenuator mode, its DI path makes adding reverb/delay seamless for everything else. If your amp lacks an FX loop, prioritize the DI route—it's what the Captor X excels at. For more...
3. Post-DI Processing (For Live/Recording Flexibility)
Send the Captor X's XLR DI to a mixer, DAW, or powered monitors, then apply effects there.
Live: DI → mixer → add reverb/delay via aux sends or plugins (e.g., board-mounted effects like TC Electronic Hall of Fame or software like Ableton)...
2. External Pedals or Multi-FX (For Post-Attenuation Effects)
Insert pedals after the Captor X's speaker output but before your cab, or in a wet/dry rig.
Basic setup: Amp → Captor X (attenuated speaker out) → effects pedals (e.g., delay/reverb) → cab. This adds effects to the attenuated signal...
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Using the Two Notes Torpedo Captor X as an Attenuator with EffectsThe Two Notes Torpedo Captor X is a versatile reactive loadbox and attenuator designed primarily for taming high-volume tube amps while preserving their tone. In your described setup (amp → Captor X →...