Cobalt1254 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 How do I use the Catalyst as a powered speaker? I have a multi effects pedal that I would like to try using. Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 FX Loop ON (Edit App>Settings) MFX w/Amp sim (Cat as powered speaker): Output from the MFX(LINE LEVEL)>Cat60 Return Mode Switch=Power Amp In MFX w/Cat Amps/FX: Output from the MFX(INSTRUMENT LEVEL)>Cat60 Input Mode Switch=FX LOOP MFX 4cm (Cat Amps): MFX Send (INSTRUMENT LEVEL)>Cat Input>Cat Send>MFX Return)>MFX Output>Cat Return WITH Cat POST FX>Mode Switch=FX LOOP WITHOUT Cat POST FX>Mode Switch=Power Amp In 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt1254 Posted April 24 Author Share Posted April 24 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandiboy Posted October 28 Share Posted October 28 Any way to disable the attenuation when using the catalyst power amp in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted October 28 Share Posted October 28 On 10/28/2024 at 6:08 AM, mandiboy said: Any way to disable the attenuation when using the catalyst power amp in? In the .5watt position, the attenuation is accompanied by an EQ adjustment to compensate for the Fletcher-Munson effect (Google it). In the higher settings you would use the Output Volume of your multi-fx device as a master, which accomplishes the same goal as the lower settings but defeats the F-M EQ effect. Altogether pointless. What are you trying to accomplish? If you're talking about the volume drop when the FX Loop switch is in the RIGHT (Power Amp In) position, just put it in the LEFT (FX Loop) position and turn OFF any undesired FX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandiboy Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 On 10/28/2024 at 1:08 PM, rd2rk said: In the .5watt position, the attenuation is accompanied by an EQ adjustment to compensate for the Fletcher-Munson effect (Google it). In the higher settings you would use the Output Volume of your multi-fx device as a master, which accomplishes the same goal as the lower settings but defeats the F-M EQ effect. Altogether pointless. What are you trying to accomplish? If you're talking about the volume drop when the FX Loop switch is in the RIGHT (Power Amp In) position, just put it in the LEFT (FX Loop) position and turn OFF any undesired FX. side by side with katana the catalyst is noticeably quieter at same master than katana- does sound better but there is some sort of attenuation going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 On 10/29/2024 at 8:17 AM, mandiboy said: side by side with katana the catalyst is noticeably quieter at same master than katana- does sound better but there is some sort of attenuation going on I'm not sure that means much. A Stratocaster with the Vol knob maxed is noticeably quieter than a Les Paul at max. Doesn’t mean the Strat is being attenuated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted October 29 Share Posted October 29 On 10/29/2024 at 6:17 AM, mandiboy said: side by side with katana the catalyst is noticeably quieter at same master than katana- does sound better but there is some sort of attenuation going on Do you understand the relationship between the CHANNEL Volume and the MASTER Volume? IDK (or care) about side-by-side with Katana, but if you dime the CHANNEL Volume and change the switch settings as I suggested, on the 100watt setting it easily blows past 100db and that's not near full volume (I need my ears). Depending upon the speaker sensitivity, that's nearly as loud as a 100watt Marshall full stack! Obviously, a 1x12 doesn't push as much air as an 8x12 stack, but unless you're playing coliseum size stages, you're not running a full stack. And then there's the BOOST! How frelling loud do you need it? These days, at that level, most clubs will pull your plug! For bigger stages there's the XLR Out to FOH, the Cat is just your stage monitor. I don't get it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandiboy Posted October 30 Share Posted October 30 On 10/29/2024 at 10:37 AM, rd2rk said: Do you understand the relationship between the CHANNEL Volume and the MASTER Volume? IDK (or care) about side-by-side with Katana, but if you dime the CHANNEL Volume and change the switch settings as I suggested, on the 100watt setting it easily blows past 100db and that's not near full volume (I need my ears). Depending upon the speaker sensitivity, that's nearly as loud as a 100watt Marshall full stack! Obviously, a 1x12 doesn't push as much air as an 8x12 stack, but unless you're playing coliseum size stages, you're not running a full stack. And then there's the BOOST! How frelling loud do you need it? These days, at that level, most clubs will pull your plug! For bigger stages there's the XLR Out to FOH, the Cat is just your stage monitor. I don't get it. using power amp in the catalyst is far quiter and sounds attenuated- that is one of the reasons i bought it - it was returned yesterday- should just be able to plug in and get full signal from power amp= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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