Volume pedal in effects loop

[AAEN]

Hi

I am setting up my FM3 board.I am wondering if I could place a volume-pedal in the effects send/ return. It would free up teh external switches for
other purposes.

Any thoughts on this?. OHM of the pedal.

I have these:

BOSS FV 500
Ernie BAll
Ernie ball with built-in Skrydstrup buffer

Kind regards

AAEN

 

[unix-guy]

Make sure you understand how Fx loops work on the unit. Don't confuse Send/Return blocks for an Fx loop.

You would use Output 2 and Input 2.

I don't see why reason why your idea wouldn't work. Just make sure to adjust for unity gain.

 

[Larry Mitchell]

I’m not sure I understand why a volume pedal would take up a switch?

 

[AJ Vargas]

I’m not sure I understand why a volume pedal would take up a switch?

I'm guessing he's trying to use Pedal 1 & 2 jacks with switches rather than an expression pedal, so he's going the traditional analog volume pedal route.

 

[unix-guy]

I'm guessing he's trying to use Pedal 1 & 2 jacks with switches rather than an expression pedal, so he's going the traditional analog volume pedal route.

That was my assumption...

Allows the volume pedal anywhere in the Axe Fx grid but doesn't require using an expression pedal and associated jack so it could be used for switches.

 

[Poparad]

Sure, that would work. You'd need to add the Out2->In2 blocks in every patch at the point you want your volume pedal. Also, if you want to make sure you're preserving the stereo signal, you'll need a stereo volume pedal, like the Ernie Ball VP Stereo, plus two sets of dual 1/4" cables (Hosa makes a great model available in lots of lengths). But if you're just running mono or just in mono up until the point of your volume pedal then a regular old pedal with regular old patch cables will work.

 

[Larry Mitchell]

Go it.

 

[AAEN]

Thanks a lot.... Will try this week....

Kind Regards

AAEN