Using amp effects loop versus stomp box

Resonant Alien · 24th April 2007

When running compression during tracking, what differences would there be between inserting a rack compressor (LA-3A or such) in the effects loop of an amp (i.e. post-preamp, pre-power amp) versus using a good quality stomp box like a TC Electronic or such (i.e. pre-preamp)? Is it just a matter of taste?

RA

kyle barton · 24th April 2007

yes, it's always ultimately a matter of taste, but it's probably more generally accepted to run compression prior to the amp. compression is going to raise the noise floor, so doing this prior to the distortion/gain of the preamp generally keeps things less noisy.
i'll go ahead and say YMMV

SurfingMusicMan · 26th April 2007

I can’t help it. I just can’t figure it out. What does “YMMV” mean?

BradD · 26th April 2007

YMMV=Your mileage may vary

24th April 2007	#1
Resonant Alien Gear addict Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 381 Thread Starter	Using amp effects loop versus stomp box When running compression during tracking, what differences would there be between inserting a rack compressor (LA-3A or such) in the effects loop of an amp (i.e. post-preamp, pre-power amp) versus using a good quality stomp box like a TC Electronic or such (i.e. pre-preamp)? Is it just a matter of taste? RA

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kyle barton Gear addict Joined: Dec 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 366	yes, it's always ultimately a matter of taste, but it's probably more generally accepted to run compression prior to the amp. compression is going to raise the noise floor, so doing this prior to the distortion/gain of the preamp generally keeps things less noisy. i'll go ahead and say YMMV

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SurfingMusicMan Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 245	I can’t help it. I just can’t figure it out. What does “YMMV” mean?

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BradD Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 663	YMMV=Your mileage may vary