I'm using AES for an effect loop using out 2 and in 2 (near the end of the grid after amp block and most effect blocks). When I bypass input 2, the level for the block drops by about 19dB. To level my presets (that use the AES loop) with factory presets (or any preset that does not use the AES loop), I have to either reduce AES output level on my external device, or reduce AES input level in AxeFxIII global i/o settings.
I've confirmed the external device is not causing a gain increase. The meters page for the preset shows the in 2 block input and output levels are the same when in 2 is active (and the external device is set for basic thru operation), but when in 2 block is disabled, the block output level is cut in half (tested with simple 4 block single row preset: in1 -> out2 -> in2 -> out1).
Is this expected behavior?
I've confirmed the external device is not causing a gain increase. The meters page for the preset shows the in 2 block input and output levels are the same when in 2 is active (and the external device is set for basic thru operation), but when in 2 block is disabled, the block output level is cut in half (tested with simple 4 block single row preset: in1 -> out2 -> in2 -> out1).
Is this expected behavior?