emeryj79

Wow. Fantastic response! Thank you so much for all the information! This is a huge help! So the way I understand it per your description, the FX Loop Block inserts the path automatically where I would typically have it with a standard amp setup without need for distinction of inserting the loop between the preamp and power amp. The FX Loop Block should be placed after the Amb/Cab Combo Block or the Amp+IR Blocks. So my setup should look like: [Real Noise Gate] + [Real Compressor] + [Real OD] + [Real Volume>(Stomp Input)] + [Amp/Cab Block or Amp + IR Block] + [FX Send/Return Block (Real Delay>Real Reverb)] (Stomp Output>FOH) The only pedals I would be running through the FX Loop would be my Delay (DD-500) and my Reverb (RV-500). With the type of music I play with this rig, I sometimes have to switch between a dotted 1/8th to an 1/8th (and sometimes even use both for a galloping effect). Same goes with reverb... standard reverb most of the time, but sometimes have to switch to a washy/wet reverb for ambient swells. I have BPMs pre-programmed per song in my BOSS pedals (which I know I can do on the Stomp as well, but I'm just used to using the setup I already have). I shouldn't have any problem using up too many blocks by adding an FX Loop Block considering I'll only be using 1 or 2 blocks for the amp model. (I doubt I'll ever use 3-4 additional blocks, but you never know!) Thank you again for the awesome information!!

Just received my HX Stomp. I'm looking to use it as a replacement for my amp and haven't been able to find any answers for my question yet. I play on the worship team for a mega church with multiple campuses and may have to travel frequently with my rig. Not having to take an amp and dial it in every time is my goal. I have an existing pedalboard I used with my Hot Rod Deluxe. I'm looking to replace the Deluxe with the HX Stomp (and hopefully have better tone in the process). Here's my question: My old setup was pretty basic... Noise Gate>Compressor>OD>Volume>Amp Input 1>Amp Preamp Out>Modulation FX (delay, reverb, etc)>Amp Power Amp In. I'm eliminating the amp and am trying to set the blocks correctly. To mimic the same setup, would my first block be a Preamp, 2nd FX Loop, 3rd Amp/Cab (Or Amp>IR>Cab, etc)? Not sure how to differentiate between the Preamp In and Power Amp out (where to insert the modulation FX). The way I'm thinking the signal chain is: Noise Gate>Comp>OD>Volume>HX Input>HX FX Send>Delay>Reverb>HX FX Return>HX Output>FOH Setting up my blocks in the proper order is my issue. Should it be Preamp>FX Loop>Amp/Cab to mimic the same setup I had? I can always add in other modulation such as chorus, flange, after the loop and before the power amp if I need to, but I'm trying to figure out the correct order for a basic setup utilizing the pedals I already have programmed. I know this pedal can take the place of most, if not all of the pedals on my board, but again I'm just trying to eliminate the amp at this point. My setup worked great the way it was, just looking for more portability. The ability to switch to an AC30, to a Matchless to a Twin Reverb between songs is just a bonus. Any help in setting my blocks in the correct order would be greatly appreciated!!!