ninjapenguinart

I have the routing Instrument-> HX Stomp Input -> HX Stomp Send -> Amp Input -> Amp Send -> HX Stomp Return -> HX Stomp Output -> Amp Return. I've also tried messing around with the line and instrument levels, where I can get the volume to a good level when the FX loop is active. What still becomes the struggle is when the FX loop isn't active, there is a large volume boost. Even when I turn off the HX Stomp, there is a volume boost compared to if I plugged directly into my amp. I've also tried to have it as just on the FX Loop for pure modulation effects with adjusting levels or adding a gain block and that works, but doesn't get me the full flexibility of the HX Stomp. I also lose out on the clean DI for recording. What's weird, I've put a EQD Dispatch Master in the FX Loop to see if it has a similar problem, and no issues. The volume is where you would expect it with the pedal engaged and disengaged. I've also tried using different cables and no benefit. If I can solve the volume boost when the FX Loop or HX Stomp is off, I'd be ecstatic since that's the only issue so far.

I have had the HX Stomp for almost two years now but had used it mostly as my entire rig and played with head phones. I have started to collect a few pedals and a nice practice amp, because I prefer the simplicity of the pedals to get a good tone. I still kept the HX Stomp because of the desire to use it in the FX Loop for time based effects or even use the 4CM to use a dry and wet blend. The problem is when I have it in the FX Loop, there is a significant volume drop. When I have it in the 4CM, the signal chain as a whole is good, but when I bypass the FX Loop or even turn off the HX Stomp, the volume is boosted way past unity. All of the signals are set to Instrument. I'm at the point of considering to sell the HX Stomp since it is becoming such a hassle to get it to work with everything. Any help is much appreciated!