Rethinking the multi-amp thing...

[soundbee]

Hi

I'm considering options of running the multi-amp situation. My goal is to keep the "stereo goodness" from running multiple amps w/ stereo fx. But have less problems with phase cancellation, volume matching, tone matching, etc...

On one hand you have the split happening before the amps (any stereo pedal, aby, etc.. pedal) and then maybe 4CM with both amp effects loops (2 amps would = 7CM) for time based effects and other things that sound good there.

The other option would be to use the 4CM on one amp - and then from a stereo pedal or rack unit, use the stereo out into the power amp in on the second amp. This would bypass the preamp of the second amp... related approach would be to just go to a dedicated power amp, but I like the idea of having the second amp for backup purposes.

What are the pros/cons of each approach?
WWDD (What would Dave do)...?

Thx
-kevin

 

[psbhachu]

I'm using a Diezel Hagen and a Herbert. I ran into the phase issue.

In the end I made a 4 unit rack with just CAE Power supply, RJM Effects Gizmo and a draw of pedals. In that draw is also a RJM Y-NOT with the optional midi controllable phase switch. The best on the market I would say for running 2 amps.

Running 2 amps is a pain but the results if done correctly are rewarding.

 

[RACKSYSTEMS]

Really the 2nd method will be the easiest for you to put together. The other one could be very complicated depending on the effect unit and amps. It is doable but really should only be done by a professional rig builder like myself.

 

[TremoJem]

If you are referring to plugging your guitar into a pedal board that uses a combination of effects that are purposed solely for hitting the front of the amp (NOT FX Loop), firstly hitting a splitter (with buffer) and plugging into amps A & B, where it indicates "guitar/instrument in".

Then,

Using a separate pedal board for midi control over other pedals or rack mounted equipment that are dedicated to ONLY the FX Loop and then connecting those "stereo" cables (L & R) to the amps A & B in the FX Loop, then I guess this is a four cable method...I don't know.

Can someone school me, as I have looked for this answer too.