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Title: Can Interrupt loop on 1987 take FX rack as-is? Post by: Bassman on October 11, 2008, 02:16:18 PM Simple question - if I were to get the 1987 with the optional interrupt loop, can a typical effects rack be placed in this loop as-is?
Many rack effect units offer options on input signal, such as +4db (line level) vs -20db (instrument level). Or do I need some additional device to buffer/boost the signal going in+out of the interrupt loop to the effects rack? Title: Re: Can Interrupt loop on 1987 take FX rack as-is? Post by: brett on December 13, 2008, 09:15:49 AM Hi,
I stopped using my interrupt loop as I was not happy about the sound nor was I happy about the volume LEDs going into red on my Rocktron Intelliflex. I also have a standard stomp pedal (delay) and at high volume it's on/off LED starts blinking - even when it is off. I read the forums and deduced that I need a buffer - transistor or valve. I have read that the signal now is approx +2db and with some +4db pedals this is too little (me thinks...). You can fiddle about with the rack settings -10db/+4db and adjust the input/output volumes accordingly but I began not to trust it. I left it without adding a buffer and now don't use it at all... I have an o/d pedal up front and add my stomp box delay pedal last in line - this works as it is after the o/d pedal. I do not get too much breakup with my Strat so the desired 'place after the preamp stage' is redundant. If I was to play on full with a Les Paul then that would be different as there would be gain at the preamp-stage. Cheers Brett |