M13 gotchas
I thought I might post some gotchas for the M13, which I currently use into my Vox AC30CC2X using the 4CM (four cable method).
1) With each scene, double check the FX Loop settings. If you use the effects loop on your amp, it makes a huge difference to the sound. The default is PRE ALL, which means that you won't get anything going through the loop. So if you set up a new scene, or edit one of the factory ones, you'll need to change the loop settings. I just set up a bunch of scenes in folder 2, and then realised that they were all PRE ALL. And they still sounded awesome! The sound when going through the loop is much richer and fuller.
2) Make sure that your amp is set to use -10db for the loop. The M13 can only use instrument level settings for the send and return on its fx loop. Luckily my AC30 has a switch to toggle between line and instrument levels, so I just have it set to -10db.
For my next trick, I'll be trying to find a midi footswitch that can change scene folders for me (instead of bending down and turning a dial). Stay posted.
1) With each scene, double check the FX Loop settings. If you use the effects loop on your amp, it makes a huge difference to the sound. The default is PRE ALL, which means that you won't get anything going through the loop. So if you set up a new scene, or edit one of the factory ones, you'll need to change the loop settings. I just set up a bunch of scenes in folder 2, and then realised that they were all PRE ALL. And they still sounded awesome! The sound when going through the loop is much richer and fuller.
2) Make sure that your amp is set to use -10db for the loop. The M13 can only use instrument level settings for the send and return on its fx loop. Luckily my AC30 has a switch to toggle between line and instrument levels, so I just have it set to -10db.
For my next trick, I'll be trying to find a midi footswitch that can change scene folders for me (instead of bending down and turning a dial). Stay posted.
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