The loop (series or parallel) is not generally regarded as a good place for distortions etc.Personally I'd use only the modulation effects and delay from a multifx thru the loop.
They work the same but are in parallel. So you are blending sounds into the main sound in the amount your want. vs just being in line with the original sound. The pedals are not referred to as series or parallel themselves, just the way you hook them up.
You're welcome! The older ones are nice but if I were to buy one today it would to be the JC-40. JC-120 is a heavy beast. If you like processors for your tones, theJC-40 is designed to work with the modern stuff.
-10 and +4 are the two settings used for audio gear. It's best to match your gear levels when ever possible. Sometimes its a level thing, if your clipping the gear a lot back it down to -10 for more breathing room but if your signal is too weak bump it up to +4.
Thank you for the explanation. Can I ask you two queastions? What is the difference between Parallel mode and using pedal effects by INPUT in front of the amp? And when you use Series mode, is there still amp sound or only sound from the pedal effects? Thanks in advance.
Parallel mode is running the amp signal and the FX signal side by side. in---===----out. You can adjust the amount of the mix of the two signals with your fx leaving the original signal intact. FX in line with the front input are blended into a single signal hitting the preamp. Series mode is similar to placement in the front end of the amp. But timed based FX sound better there sometimes. The FX are also added into the original signal unlike Parallel mode.
What effect or processor are you placing in the loop. I have not run into that yet. Does backing off on the effect level solve it? You might be over powering the amps signal at times making it sound like a phase canceling issue. The signals in parallel need to be mixed properly is my guess.
Is your amps reverb on as well ? I think the on board reverb is stereo like the chorus. Maybe it doesn’t play well with your pedal. Seems strange not to though. Try the reverb pedal going in front instead and see if it sounds better there.
Please help me sir! On the jc-120(in series), when you run a stereo return on the effects loop, do stereo effects like ping pong delay, or a rotary speaker simulator, go left and right hard panned on the left and right speaker? (like it's chorus)?
@@TheGospelGuitarist Wow, really? So I can use my fancy modern stereo gear (like stereo modulated reverb or stereo tremolo or ping pong delay) plugged through the Roland's fx loop and mic up both speakers live and it will create a stereo effect through the pa, even without the chorus on?
@@TheGospelGuitarist If you're positive on this, god bless you and I need a jc now! Ha. Stereo wet/dry/wet but only needing two amps to do it...(jaw drops)
@@TheGospelGuitarist Awesome!! I love you. I've gotten used to two amps but could NEVER EVER do three, and now this will re-enable stereo ! (As I've come to prefer wet/dry to stereo, much thicker tones)
Im assuming you have a stereo rig. If you have a mono amp why ask that question when you have no left and right? You need a stereo rig to hear stereo effects in stereo.
Hey Buddy....thanks.....i got a jc120 also......can you dig a bit more into it........i don't intend to act stupid but.........i almost get it........ill check manual and vids more.......
