Pod X3 Pro FX Loop wont stay on when switching tones

[stevedodd]

Hey all.

 

Just got a POD X3 Pro after having one many years ago.

 

I'm trying to set up a rhythm / solo mode by using Tone 1 for rhythm and Tone 2 for solo. I'm using a Mesa Triaxis in the loop so amps are turned off.

 

The problem is, no matter what I seem to do the FX loop is only ever "on" on one tone? So if its on using tone 1 and I switch to tone 2 its now off, switch it on in tone 2 then go back to tone 1 and its off again.

 

Anyone know why I cant seem to get the FX loop to stay on for both tones?

 

Driving me nuts, cant remember having this problem before.

 

Cheers

[Brazzy]

I've been using the fx loop too. It only works on one path at a time so I use the same settings on tone 2 for the fx loop and different settings for the guitar on tone 1. Then I just copy that to the next channel. For example 1A to 1B then adjust tone one (guitar) as needed. So when I switch channels my drum machine (fx loop, tone 2) stats the same. Works ok for me.

 

If there's a way to make the fx loop work on both channels at the same time I don't know about it.

[stevedodd]

Hi and thanks for the reply.

 

Problem is I'm not using amp modelling, so without the fx loop on I would have to have all effects in front of the preamp.

I'm playing around with a POD HD PRO as well and having more success (apart from the huge lack of effect blocks) a pain when your needing volume/panning/wah/fx loop/boost, 5 blocks gone before adding dist/delay/mod/verb, I'm always one short.