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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I hook up this thing?
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See Section 2, beginning on page 3.
Is the FX loop series or parallel? Active or parallel?
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The FX loop is series, and is currently parallel. However, we have plans to release an option for a tonally
transparent solid-state FX loop. Stay tuned!
When I plug effects into the effects loop, my tone noticeably changes. Sometimes the effects don’t sound quite right. What’s
the deal?
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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.
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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.
Can I substitute different tube types for the 12AX7/ECC83s or 6L6GCs?
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Although you can try 12AT7s, 12AU7s, 5751s without any harm, the design is optimized for 12AX7s, and are
therefore the only recommended tube in the preamp positions. Usage of other power tubes (ex – 6550s,
