Advanced Guitar Signal Paths Explained

Published: 01 January 1970
on channel: Vertex Effects
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Today, I'm breaking down Four-Cable-Method and WET/DRY/WET guitar signal paths!

For some guitarists, running an entire pedalboard straight in front of an amp doesn't cut it. However, building a four-cable-method or WET/DRY/WET rig can seem like a daunting task to the average DIYer.

In this video, I'll take you step-by-step through four-cable-method and WET/DRY/WET signal paths, so there is nothing standing in between you and the rig of your dreams!

Table of Contents
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Mono Signal Path Review
03:58 Four Cable Method
14:00 Traditional Wet/Dry/Wet
19:30 Modern/Easy Wet/Dry/Wet
24:38 Noise Gate Placement
26:38 Conclusion

Understanding Signal Path: Part 1 (Pedal Order Explained)
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