Volume changes with EQ pedal in effects loop?

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Omega1397

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Hey guys,

I'm noticing that when I put my MXR 10 band EQ pedal in my serial effects loop of my VH4, there is a noticeable volume drop. Moreover, when I turn the pedal on, the volume jumps quite a bit, even with the gain and volume on the pedal set to 0. I thought i'd add that I have my pedal right before my EWS Subtle volume control pedal, which then goes back to the return on the amp.

I'm wondering if anyone knows that's going on here? Your input would be appreciated!

EDIT: I just thought i'd plug in another question here. I have an MXR line boost pedal, would you recommend putting that in my loop, or in front of the amp (after a TS808)? I don't plan on trying to stack them for extra boost, I just want two different flavors of boost. TS808 more for tightening and adding more treble bite for my rhythm, and my line driver for just a straight boost.
 
The EQ curve you are using is in reading the volume.

Set the EQ flat...doe the volume increase/decrease when engaged?
 
psychodave":a8n2bsbz said:
The EQ curve you are using is in reading the volume.

Set the EQ flat...doe the volume increase/decrease when engaged?
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Even when the EQ is flat.
 
I had the same problem with my VH4. It’s been a while, but IIRC I was using a true bypass pedal, a Carbon Copy. Putting a buffer in the loop as the first pedal in the loop fixed it. I used the Radial PB1, which also lets you dial in some footswitchable boost. Don’t recall if the boost itself was needed to fix it. I think the buffer portion of that pedal alone is what fixed it.
 
It’s an impedance matching problem. Like mentioned above, use a buffer.
 
I had this problem...i solved it by lowering my channel volumes and relying more on master volume.
 
I appreciate the input guys. Pardon my ignorance, but i'm a little confused as to what a buffer actually is. Is it a type of pedal, or do you mean using a pedal as a buffer?
 
I like the Radial SB-15 because you can adjust the impedance. Otherwise the Truetone buffer is good.
 
Omega1397":wqdsxhd5 said:
8len8":wqdsxhd5 said:
There are buffer pedals.
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Very appreciated my man. Do you recommend any specific brands ?
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No, sorry. I’ve never needed one. Most of my pedals have built in buffers.
 
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