How To Use A Guitar Amp's Effects Loop - Easy Explanation!

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Effects loops explained! In this beginner's guide, Sam takes a look at what an effects loop actually is, and runs through a few ways that you can use your pedals with your amplifier's send and return sockets.
We also get to hear how a delay sounds in an effects loop, how distortion sounds in an effects loop and more.
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The traditional way of connecting effects pedals to an amplifier would be to go from your guitar, into your pedals and then into the input, or the "front end" of your amp. Now this is fine if you’re only planning on using certain effects with the clean channel of your amp, but as anyone who’s played around with pedal signal chains before will tell you, certain effects such as modulations, delays and reverbs, usually sound better if they’re placed after any overdrive or distortion pedals.
So with that in mind, if you think about the drive channel on your amp as another overdrive or distortion pedal, you probably wouldn’t want to put a delay or a reverb pedal before that in the signal chain, and that’s where an effects loop comes in, as they allow you to place effects pedals AFTER the pre-amp section of your amplifier.
In this video, we explain how to connect your pedals to an effects loop, talk about which types of effects work best in a loop, take a listen to a few examples, as well as touching on more advanced uses such as 4-cable method and using the return socket to bypass an amplifier's pre-amp stage.
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@caseyspaos448 3 года назад

In a world of eight-hundred million demos and reviews of the same amp or effects pedal, this is practically the single video that video that tells how to use the effects loop. Cheers.

@rick.d Год назад

No joke, this is the one.

@DutchVai 4 года назад

Came for the effects loop info..... now I need an MXR Reverb pedal.

@SameRulesApply 4 года назад

the tc.electronic hall of fame does pretty much the same, you can get that "reverb of heaven" sound as well, and for half the price, so that's nice. Check it out!

@jordan.cousins 3 года назад

No kidding..

@wesman4838 2 года назад

Yes I also came here for the info mainly to find out how to hook it up but now I have to go buy that digital delay pedal 🎸 🤷🏻‍♂️

@dannyhelton8288 10 месяцев назад

Me too lol

@dannyspitzer1267 10 месяцев назад

Now I need a Phase 90 pedal!

@ksutton1207 2 года назад

This is exactly what I was looking for. You couldn’t have explained it more clearly. Thank you!

@andystory9523 2 года назад

It's embarrassing how long I've played guitar and not known this properly, great job explaining it in the video, think I've just been put off by having to carry around 4 leads

@lightwarriors7778 4 года назад

This video was a life saver! Especially the part about the preamp pedal into the effects loop. Thanks! Excellent video...keep up the great content!

@robertdusair5770 Год назад

Best demonstration and explanation of the effects loop. Nice job!

@madeline906 Год назад

This video was so helpful!! I've been mostly a self-taught guitarist (I was given lessons by my grandfather who taught basics, then my uncle who dove into more theory, some scales and such years ago, but when he said he couldn't teach me further I went beyond that), and so I've never really been shown how to properly navigate the amps/pedal scene. I've been gifted a bunch of pedals to demo that I haven't properly used yet. This video has helped SO much. Thanks you!!

@f1l1p1nh0 4 года назад

Perfect!! Exactly what I needed to learn!! Thank you!!

@WinstonBrownstone Год назад

Superb video- really explains everything well. Using a volume pedal through the effects loop for quiet practice is an awesome little trick !

@mariobevilacqua4396 3 года назад

This is without a doubt the clearest explanation of pedals and effects loops

@FJARKARNIR 5 лет назад

Extremely well done. Thumbs up on this one !

@jeffparryncc1701 2 года назад

Just getting into the guitar world, this is the best tutorial yet. Thanks heaps.

@gritsguitar 2 года назад

I am such a fan of your videos and so glad I found them. I have watched many others in my quest to understand the effects send/return loops and 4 cable methods....mind wracking for a non techie....BUT....when I slow down your videos...pause...think about what you said and then follow the signal chain like you say to do it all make complete sense. Bravo for such well done and educational videos....will have to look and see what other video gems you have made.....best ever....well done sir....well done!....i am grateful.

@thrashnbash314 Год назад

As someone who never really leveraged pedals and just kind of took what the amp gave me, there was a lot of confusion as to where my pedals (that I'm acquiring) go. This was a very simple explanation and extremely helpful, so thank you very much! Cheers!

@SuperKillbill66 5 лет назад

I use distortion , delay and then a compressor into the amps overdrive . The use of a compressor in the end makes the sound great !!

@yarilich544 2 года назад

That's a great video. I liked very much how you shown exactly how different effects sound plugged directly into the amp as opposed to the fx loop. And I got a clear answer to the question where the built in overdrive effect of the amp is relative to the location of the event loop. Now I know I can plug my looper into the fx loop and get both clean and overdriven guitar sound recorded

@yarilich544 2 года назад

I meant effects loop, professional hazard 😁

@peterkrzyzanowski353 3 года назад

I came to learn one thing and learned so much more, you rock, great work, man!

@furstonthird4371 11 месяцев назад

I think this is the best explanation on You Tube of why and how to use an effects loop. Thanks

@clogdance1 Год назад

Hands down the best explanation on the internet. Thank you.

@gloriawashington7876 2 года назад

Sam you are the best. You break things down in such a way that is so understandable. This isn't rocket science but your videos are so helpful. Kudos. You simply touch up on every subject I was wondering about. In your pedal placement for bass guitar video and now this. Hi five brother

@SouthpawNT 5 лет назад

Excellent, really clear explanation. Thank you

@ismaelrivera9206 4 года назад

Agree, best you-tube explanation I have seen yet on the effects loop.

@Marge010 3 года назад

Never really knew how the effects loop worked and that there was much difference. This video is excellent and I now need to buy some more cables!

@gurtana 3 года назад

Great demo for the pre and post signal chains!

@pierre-olivierbrault5638 4 года назад

Very clear and helpful video. Thank you very much!

@billw7000 4 года назад

Just what i wanted to see! Nice and clear without a self indulgent guitarist showing off. Thank you

@Jim-Robbins 3 года назад

Thanks for the very good tutorial on effects loop. I recently bought a Marshall JCM 2000 (DSL 100) / 4x12 cab, and I am new to the Tube amps. I was concerned about getting my stomp pedals and Lexicon rack mount multi-effects unit connected properly to my new amp. This video is laid out very well and is extremely easy to understand and follow. Incidentally, I do have the same Boss Metal Distortion pedal as shown in the video. I love that heavy drive pedal. I will try the Boss distortion in the effects loop as well. Thanks!

@spokes28 3 года назад

Your graphics really help me understand-thank you.

@jestercabrieto6526 3 года назад

I like the phaser and flanger on before on the preamp,and before the power amp,but delay,chorus and reverb much more pleasing sound in the effects loop

@susanaraya 2 года назад

Thanks for the explanation!!

@haakster210379SE 4 года назад

Thanks! Great video and superb explanation.

@Ratchman_5000 3 года назад

Thanks for making this easy to understand!

@AndreaTurini_theAND 4 года назад

Perfect explanation, you've earned a subscriber

@Graveyard_666 5 лет назад

Thank you. Time to give it a try with my effects processor.

@sweepdog 5 месяцев назад

Very informative video, thanks

@DavidPerez-hi6ko 2 года назад

I have always connected my Pod2.0 to the guitar input. Now I think it may be beneficial to connect it to the loop return. Hanx for the tip.

@ryanmonell5206 4 года назад

great explanation you cleared so much up for me

@miguelbarbedo6419 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. Very informative.

@allenmcbride5295 5 лет назад

I’m going to have to try my Metal Zone in my loop. Very informative and clear explanation of how this all works. Thank man!

@AleXD-zf6tc 5 лет назад

Allen McBride Ola Englund did that and Made The Metal Zone Sound Good

@PMTVUK 4 года назад

The Metal Zone, REALLY benefits from an amp FX loop!

@McAdamstry 2 года назад

Awesome mate, thanks for a fantastic explaination. subscribed!!!

@charleswalas5635 3 года назад

thank you for the info. informative and easy to understand!

@kevon217 2 года назад

Nice demos!

@Brotheroftheleaf 3 года назад

Great Video very informative. I think what everyone really needs to understand is at 4:00 and on.

@Diggerdog2nd Год назад

Very helpful !! Thanks !!

@lisan1010 4 года назад

Finally a great explanation! Thanks

@Moykel 2 года назад

Thank you, very helpful.

@qjarman7753 2 года назад

Thanks for this clear explanation 👍

@raspatism 4 года назад

Excellent video. thank you!

@stpdbtch 3 года назад

Great demo of the difference in signal chains!

@alecweinstein 5 лет назад

Wow great stuff. I thought I knew effects loops but i learned a lot!

@crazyr746 6 месяцев назад

very helpful thanks!!!

@dave430usmc 4 года назад

You are the effin man, mate! You’ve helped me a lot! Thanks!

@srinivaskumar615 Год назад

Brilliant explanation sir ❤❤

@scottmcnaughton4143 2 года назад

Great tips and a subscribe. Thanks.

@Bassman1999 Год назад

Excellent !!

@ripplebear 5 лет назад

Very nice explanation. I want to try my tremolo pedal in my effects loop and see if it sounds better, maybe more like a tremolo built into an amp?

@damoneubanks9075 4 года назад

Very informative and to the point. I assume the same principles apply for bass guitar/amps.

@tonyb.7158 3 года назад

Thanks! Amazing info. Subbed.

@Skytalker777 4 года назад

Thank you for an excellent explanation. Could I possibly put more pedals in the FX loop? For example a delay, reverb, chorus? How will I connect them? I have the supersonic 22 with a Strat Elite. Thank you in advance for your reply.

@Jimmyknapp2 2 года назад

I like how the before and after sound like demo/studio comparisons!

@sounabhadas8085 2 года назад

Perfect video

@duanesutch6565 2 года назад

Great! Thank you.

@OrvinReyes Год назад

OMG... damn so this is why my guitar never sounded good on-stage in my highschool/college years about 15-20 yrs ago... lol. I basically plugged my digital fx pedal front of amp all the time, (i thought the only way was using clean and all knobs on neutral), and i always wondered why it sounded so crap!!! information available today is priceless for the next gen of musicians!!!

@michaelwessner6539 4 года назад

Great video!

@massimilianoatzori7218 3 года назад

Very useful thank you

@marcopossenti167 4 года назад

Good!!! Excellent! Bravo!

@TheZakkmylde 3 года назад

Good job sir 👊🏻

@jerrr616 4 года назад

Really useful video thx!! By the way, how do i connect my pre-amp redal(using the pre-amp as a bypass?) and my delay/reverb pedals(using the fx loop)?

@SAMZ.123 4 года назад

Hi there, this is a great video. what about the electric Guitar-TC helicon- fishman performer amplifier? Thanks in advance.

@sjs793 4 года назад

That MXR Reverb sounds amazing. Now I know why they're so expensive...

@oleksiy6312 4 года назад

thanx! Clear explation.

@warbseven8613 2 года назад

Agree with others on here, this is very well explained.If you put a looper in the fx loop can you overdub with different tones/sounds?

@lolowaty 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@colboysigmax 3 года назад

Excellent.

@N0SAjREkLaw 2 года назад

Well explained and just the information I was searching for thanks , just one other question where would be best position to run a equalizer? Cheers mate

@tonakkie635 4 года назад

I think you forgot to mention the most important effect that should make use of the send and return position, it's the looper pedal!! Great info, thanks👍

@johnstevens9140 4 года назад

Is using an amp modeller in the effects loop similar to plugging it into a powered cabinet or FRFR as the amps preamp seems to be out of the equation? Thanks!

@GitaraSan2 5 лет назад

Can I use 2 channel snake cable for send and return from guitar pedal to fx loop running from my pedal board?

@patrickvryan 2 года назад

This blokes fantastic

@stephaniewood7190 3 года назад

Thank you

@MR_Robbers Год назад

1:08 I understand...thank you Sam! I'll watch the rest and likely over again a few times just to pump yer tires a bit. Thanks man

@lespaulthomson3167 4 года назад

I never thought about running my modeler pedal through just the return like that. Holy shit, what have i been missing!!!! Thanks

@dadsmight 4 года назад

Ha I am thinking the same. I just got a Helix LT and I plugged it into my Orange crush 35 and it sounds like SHIT! I will have to try it tonight via the effects loop instead.

@lespaulthomson3167 4 года назад

@@dadsmight let me know how it sounds?

@dadsmight 4 года назад

@@lespaulthomson3167 It sounds about a million times better when I plug my helix into the return of the effects loop. It bypasses the preamp and all that jazz so it is essentially just a speaker and the EQ is all done via the helix.

@lauried.2708 3 года назад

thx, should TRS cables be use at the effects loop send/return and at the receiving pedal?

@marksatnaung 3 года назад

Thanks ❤️

@robbatts9251 4 года назад

Thank you brother

@KO8E89 7 месяцев назад

thank you so much. no one talks about how u use an effects loop with a pedalBOARD. everyne just talks about the one effect

@toxicmicrowave 3 года назад

thanks!

@RideAcrossTheRiver Год назад

Strangely, it seems the place to use effects direct to the amp's input would be in the studio, where problems can be controlled and cool sonic quirks captured! For live, the effects loop means reliability and predictability if you're doing lots of shows.

@KemDIY 2 года назад

Thank you for this explanation. But can I still use my amp's onboards effects as well? I have a boss katana artist with lots of effects and an effects loop input on the back. So if I'm understanding correctly, plug the guitar in front as usual, do all my settings, EQ, effects and If I happen to have a pedal I want to use in addition, just run that into the effects loop on back, no problem right?

@JPDraves 4 года назад

There is a clear improvement in the effect loop

@markpalcko9753 5 лет назад

You mentioned using a multi-effects pedal board with the FX loop on a pre-amp. How-ever what if I wanted the multi effects board to be completely in the FX Loop? Example, if I wanted to use a Pod X3 live with a Mesa Boogie Triple rectifier amp head. Could I simply send the signal out of the amp head FX Loop to the guitar/input on the Pod x3 Live then out on the Pod x3 live to the return FX Loop on the Amp head? Guitar would be plugged into the input on the amp head. I'm worried I'll blow something out as these are both quite powerful and it was just an idea for now lol. My goal here was to have the amp head first and post effect would be the Pod X3 Live.

@ilarisissonen5822 4 года назад

Thanks!

@MrEvilmitch 5 лет назад

So if I want to combine some pedals with some amp fx and be able to capture both with a loop station . Would I go “in my case “ guitar to metalzone to crybaby to amp input then out fx loop to delay pedal into loop pedal back into fx loop ?

@briancoons 4 года назад

Hi- I love the new Katana MkII and I've moved from a Fender Blues Deluxe and large pedal board to the Katana, Boss GA-FC and a small board to keep some effects mostly for violin. I use my setup for both guitar and violin. My question is how to route my signal correctly to take advantage of the effects loop in the Katana MkII. I'm using a new Ernie Ball VP JR-Tuner (that also has an effects loop send/return). The chain right now goes: Guitar to VP JR IN- VP JR EFF Send- Pettyjohn Drive- Micro POG- Fender 59 Bassman- Delay- Ditto Looper- VP JR EFF Return- VP JR Out- Katan Inst IN. While I'm getting good tone and sound, I feel like i should be using the effects loop on the Katana rather than putting everything to the front of the amp. Can you shed some light for me?

@freestyla101 2 года назад

Ya learn something new every day

@vicferrari89 4 года назад

WOW, I have a metal zone that I use sparingly in the studio. I never thought of putting it through the effects loop but I loved that tone you got with the MT2. I am definitely going to experiment with that. Sounded great. Boss just can't seem to do anything wrong (except not to recommend this hook-up option).

@JamesDavis-mm2mi 4 года назад

Ola englund hated the metal zone until he put it in the effects loop and even I thought it sounded brutal

@Wheresthepepsibismol 3 года назад

Yep my amp doesn't have a effects loop I'm planning on saving money to get a Randall half stack for $600 then I'm going to get a modded metal zone to play Death Metal right now I'm playing Thrash Metal with a ds-1

@kingpriapatius5832 Год назад

Metalzone is one of the best boost pedals (dist at 0) and one of the best preamp pedals. It sounds fantastic through the FX loop.

@misfitsfiend42 3 года назад

Damn all this time i never even knew that my fender champion had an fx loop but it was just labeled different! Gonna give this a go with my delay & reverb pedals in that loop!