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If it's a parallel loop and a digital pedal then 100 % wet is needed as there's a slight phase difference between the analog signal and the signal processed through the AD \ DA convertors ... basically a minute lag that you wouldn't notice until it's in parallel with the uneffected signal then you notice the phase issue
I use 100 % wet pedal in my Marshall JMP parallel loop and it's fine
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So, my understanding is that the 'mix' control acts as a level control when 'kill dry' is an option. But you'd need a separate level control on your parallel mixer when your pedal only has '100% wet' capability. This sound correct?
EDIT:This blog from Neunaber confused me https://neunaber.net/blogs/neunaber-audio-blog/why-kill-dry. This is why I ask whether they're the same thing :-)
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However, if you intend to control “bypass” by muting the input signals with a HEX unit, all that nitpicking doesn’t apply!
@Jonathanthomas83 what pedals/fx units are you planning on using?
Unbelievably, I didn't realise that some units like the El Cap and Nova Delay (my two favourites) muted the dry when fully maxed out on the mix, I never had cause to try that before. When I tried the El Cap in my old parallel setup, I failed to try the mix knob at 100% which is incredibly stupid of me. I can't believe I'm admitting it. Needless too say it sounded awful and I came away thinking that only pedals with Kill Dry would work for me, dismissing many without it over the last few years, including the El Cap and Nova.
Now I fully understand, I can go back to these pedals and enjoy them in my potential new rig.
I'm also thinking about one of the Neunaber pedals and possibly the Flint. After ruling out many great sounding pedals for so long, I'm finding a lot of things are back on the table now as I try to rebuild. Annoyed with myself in many ways for not having the patience and foresight to move a bloody knob fully clockwise...bonkers!
If there's any you'd recommend, let me know.
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Glad I'm not the only one who thinks that blog is confusing the issue.
I'm going to try to split dry signal as early as possible, so will try to avoid messing up that signal at the earliest opportunity.
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Most pedals I've used that offer a kill-dry switch do not restore your dry when the pedal is bypassed - so you plop it on a board, and when you bypass the pedal you'll be effectively muting your signal.
Whereas if you've set the mix knob to full whack and you bypass, you can seamlessly transition between a huge wet pad reverb at 100% wet, and your dry guitar signal going into the amp.
Personally, I am not a big fan of kill-dry buttons/switches. I never use them, because I never use pedals in the fx loop.
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