reverymike
Active member
Series or parallel. . .which do you prefer and why?
blackba
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Never gotten my pedals to work with parallel loops, so series for me. I like when the series loops are footswitchable too.
I actually only have 2 amps with loops, but the new Fryette Power Station 2 will help with that
I actually only have 2 amps with loops, but the new Fryette Power Station 2 will help with that
Dave L
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This depends a lot. Many pedals will never actually hit 100% wet (kill dry), which is an invitation to get phase cancellation in a parallel loop. Also, any EQ, noise gate or compressor needs serial.
Actually, it´s pretty weird that amps even have parallel loops because I think most guys don´t know how to use them properly. You can´t have any dry signal coming back to the return jack, which makes planning for something like using several pedals in a row a potential nightmare.
With that said, a proper parallel loop (like any split and mix system) does wonders for clarity of tone if you use time-based effects.
Actually, it´s pretty weird that amps even have parallel loops because I think most guys don´t know how to use them properly. You can´t have any dry signal coming back to the return jack, which makes planning for something like using several pedals in a row a potential nightmare.
With that said, a proper parallel loop (like any split and mix system) does wonders for clarity of tone if you use time-based effects.
cardinal
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Parallel loops work for multieffects processors, but I'm not sure they're well suited for pedals because the way the effects can stack up. A serial loop and certain pedals with their own true dry-through output might be better. I loved having both a serial and a separate parallel loop.
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Metaddict
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I also use both like Reza. In my current Setup i use a Chrous in series Loop and Reverb and Delay in parallel Loop and have no Problem at all.
I even use the Channel inserts for Channel 3 and 4 and it works great
I even use the Channel inserts for Channel 3 and 4 and it works great
moltenmetalburn
Active member
Paralell is superior for most applications however effects pedals must be able to be run dry and gates need series.
People using loops incorrectly does not make a serial loop better.
Both.
The right loop for the right situation/tool for the job.
Preference doesnt come into play unless some prefer to swing a screwdriver at nails...
People using loops incorrectly does not make a serial loop better.
Both.
The right loop for the right situation/tool for the job.
Preference doesnt come into play unless some prefer to swing a screwdriver at nails...
thiswaythatway
Well-known member
Series.
rottingcorpse
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Series,but I only use a gate in the loop to remove hiss.
Bronco
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Typically I use series, but lately if I'm incorporating reverb, I'll go parallel. I really like having the reverb separate and mixed in it's own path.
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phil b
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Rule of thumb is when using parallel loops you MUST make sure you are not returning dry signal back into it or you will get some real nasty phase issues as mentioned above. It also depends on your taste as to how you like your effects to sound. Theres no right or wrong in what or how you run effects {there are typical guidelines however} except when it comes to killdry for parallel. For overall in just your average amp better off with series as a lot of guys dont really run their effects with parallel loops correctly. I run my TERC in series but my PCM70 in parallel. Once you get used to running things a certain way, both series and parallel have been a must! 