Sometimes you'll get the amp cooking with a lower volume on the Tonelab. Sometimes you'll like the amp low and Tonelab high. SO by going in the front, you can make more precise volume changes, and use the tubes better. Some amps' loops will let you use the master volume, some amps bypass everything all-together and give you the power amp section's full volume, controlled then by your Tonelab.

It's a good sound, but you're bypassing usable features.įor instance, you're going to get more volume AND gain by going in the front. I have also tried it In the loops of several amps, including the very robust loop of the VHT. Of course, this depends on your ability to dial it in (kinda goes unsaid really.) My old Fender Twin sounds the very best, hands down. I have found it sounds best going right into the front of a guitar amp. I have tried the Tonelab into MANY different guitar amps, a coule of poweramps and direct. I can also go into 'stomp box' mode, turning the TL into a standard stomp box pedalboard. On one patch, I can switch 'channels', step on the control switch to engage any parameter, and the two CC.one of which is always set for volume. Within just one banks I have like at leats 24 options. With all the features of the Tonelab SE, it's a myriad of tones and FX. So I have two that are just slightly different. Of course your ears, mind, venue and your amp's temperment determines how well those banks sound. That meaning they are usually my favorite sounds and have most everything I need right inside the bank. I have 2 'go to' banks that I can normally rely on. (live.three different bands) Long time to be using one peice of gear, so that outta tell you somdthing right there.

I've been using the Tonelab SE for.about 3 years now, I think.

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