Re: Vortex in Repeater's effects loop

[jim palmer <jimp@pobox.com>]

yeah, the vortex is an instrument level device 
designed for inline use with guitar, bass, etc..
the repeater effects loop is line level.
not much you can do but put a level boost after the vortex...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "plain jane" <info@plainjanemusic.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 3:14 PM
Subject: Vortex in Repeater's effects loop


> I just got a Vortex and I have been using it in my Repeater's effects
> loop.
> It works great but one frustrating part is that when I engage the
> effects loop it brings down
> the output volume considerably. This is a problem when I switch the
> effects loop on and
> off which causes very noticeable volume fluctuations.
>  
> I have the input level on the Vortex set just below the overload level
> and the output volume is
> at 64, which I assume is full. 
>  
> I am feeding my Repeater stereo inputs from my Pendulum Acoustic guitar
> preamp and recording to track 1&2 and then to track 3&4. I first noticed
> this problem when I recorded a loop to track 1&2 and then turned on the
> effects loop. The volume dropped considerably. 
>  
> Is this a common problem with the vortex or is there something I'm doing
> wrong with the Repeater.
>  
> Thanks any help is much appreciated!
>  
> Kevin McPeak
>  
>