█ FX loop section
Instead of connecting your effects between your bass and the Vidur’s input, you can use the
available FX loop. This has many technical advantages and makes for a clean setup. The
Vidur is equipped with a fully parallel, mixable FX loop. By mixing clean bass with the signal
that has been moulded by your chain of effects, the tonal possibilities become even greater.
Another big plus of mixing in a bit of clean signal, is the retention of a solid, full, rich bass
sound, which some effects pedals, unfortunately, seem to lack.
mix
: The mix control determines the balance
between your clean signal (dry) and the signal being
returned from the FX loop (wet). Turning the control
fully counterclockwise results is a 100% dry signal,
as if the FX loop was completely disabled. Turning
fully clockwise will only give the (wet) effects signal
coming in from the FX return connector (see ‘back’
section below). Anything in between is a mix of the
wet and dry signal.
level
: The level control sets the overall volume being fed back to the the preamp from the FX
loop. This is especially useful when regularly switching between the clean- and effects
signal. The level control will then act as the balance between the two states.
Note: The FX loop can be used as an auxiliary input/output as well, for e.g. practicing
purposes. The audio source (laptop, MP3 player, etc) can be connected to the FX return and
mixed in to the desired level with the mix and level controls.
█ FX button
The FX button enables or disables the FX loop section. When disabled, the FX loop is
removed completely from the audio path by means of a true bypass. This button is also
available on the optional footswitch.
● red:
FX loop disabled
● green: FX loop enabled
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