Texas Overdrive
Texas Overdrive
Radial Engineering Ltd.
Mix-Blender™ User Guide
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USINg ThE EFFECTS LOOP
In the studio, it is common to add in a touch of reverb or delay to a vocal track. This is done using the effects loop that is built
into the mixing console or digitally using a workstation. This enables the engineer to add in just the right amount of effect to
compliment the track. The Mix-Blender’s effects loop lets you achieve the same results using guitar pedals.
To test, we suggest that you keep your effects down to a minimum so that you can first understand the functionality. Connect the
¼” SEND jack to a distortion pedal or other effect. Connect the output from the effect to the RETURN jack on the Mix-Blender. Set
the BLEND control fully counter-clockwise to 7 o’clock. Turn on your amp and turn your amp up to a comfortable level. Depress
the Mix-Blender footswitch. The LED will illuminate to let you know the effects loop is on. Turn on your effect, then rotate the
BLEND control clockwise to hear the blend between the dry (original instrument) and wet (distorted) sound.
Effects with Bass
The Mix-Blender’s effects loop is a very effective tool
for both guitar and bass. For instance, when adding
distortion to a bass signal, you will likely loose all of
the low end. By using the Mix-Blender, you can retain
the bottom end – yet add as much distortion as you
like to the signal path.
Effects with guitar
On guitar, you may want to retain the original tone
while maybe adding a subtle wah effect to the signal
path using the BLEND control. This is where your
creativity comes into play. The more you experiment,
the more fun you will have!
