rickfugue

Hi everyone! I am always hesitant to post questions that I've seen asked several times in forums before, but I feel like I need to bite the bullet & reach out for this one. I have searched around, in this forum & in others, & have gotten some answers as to how to hook up these 3 devices. What I don't understand is how to hook them up for a stereo application. I'm sure for those who are in the know, the answer is in the connections themselves. I understand effects loops & such but when we get into Y TRS cables, I'm at a loss as to what goes where. Here is the relevant part of my proposed set-up. POD HD 500X, Vetta II HD, BBE Sonic Stomp(Also a 382i rack), & Vetta 4x12 stereo slant cab.. I have a 50 watt Randall tube head that I've been using as a power amp until now but it is very quiet in comparison to my other guitarist's Sunn T- Model Red Knob re-issue...& is most importantly, not stereo. Like I said, I'm a visual learner & have a sort of vague understanding on the Y TRS style cables that the Vetta seems to call for. Can anyone explain the best way to connect these devices to me or point me to a visual aid? Also I know the BBE throws a wrench into the cog a bit. However, the rack version is ganged stereo, which I assume means the controls affect both channels equally. Is ganged stereo bad for this set-up. Even if it is, I have 2 BBE sonic stomps for when I was just using the Vetta II and wanted to have stereo output. If that is an easier option. Pretty sure I was screwing it up then too! P.S. Please refrain from any Sonic Maximizer bashing in regard to this post. I want to keep using it for the moment & if you think it sucks, then help me hook it up the right way with the prescribed gear so that I might make that experienced decision myself someday. Any & all help will be greatly appreciated. I know I've seen several posts like this around. Just not a specific point to point reference.

Hi All, It's been a long time since I've posted & you all have been more than helpful. The gear in question is as follows: Ibanez RG2570E, Randall RH50T, Line 6 Pod HD500X, BBE 382i Sonic Maximizer. Here's the deal. I know that for what I'm trying to do,...Keep my tube amp pre & power tube tone relatively intact whilst using the POD for boost in the front & FX in the loop. It means that the 4 cable method is the way to go. Got it. However most of what I read falls short when it comes to documenting external stomps or rackmount devices. What I have read says that FX block should be right after the front end FX but before the loop ones. Fair enough. I also have read that the maximizer is best right before the cab and after everything. To clarify I only intend to use the maximizer live, & please spare the maximizer debate. I love it in any other live set-up & if I get it going the way I want & then hate it I will drop it & change sides. That being said...where does it go in the chain? What should the chain look like? (virtually) I have band practice tomorrow & I would rather the guys be stoked about my purchase, the POD, than feeling like I wasted my $ when it was as simple as the getting it set-up correctly. First impressions are everything! ;) Thanks in advance for the help! Rick