Dual Rectifier Footswitch Effect Loop Question

[gmg760]

Hey guys this is my first post here, and it's about my first mesa, so please bear with me.

I just bought my first mesa, a 3 channel dual rectifier head. It works great and sounds amazing. I have been setting up my delay and my phaser through my fx loop, and it works fine. My issue is that when I switch channels via the foot switch, every time I change the channel the fx loop returns to the on setting. I'd prefer the fx loop to stay off until i switch it on. I guess I am asking if this is a setting issue or if something isn't working correctly. I've got both my assign and my channel knobs set to foot switch. I bought it used, so I don't have a manual on hand, I suppose I should look it up online. If anyone has the answer I'd appreciate it. thx!

 

[elvis]

When you switch channels, did you have the loop on and expect it to turn off when choosing a new channel, or is it turning the loop from off to on when you switch?

 

[gmg760]

Nomatter if the fxloop is on or off when I change channels the fxloop returns to on. I just realized there is a footswitch section of the board... if this was the wrong place to post this I'm sorry.

 

[deeman]

That shouldn't happen. It may be an issue with the cable. Did you get the amp new or used?

 

[gmg760]

I bought it used... I didn't have my pedalboard with me to set up the FX loop when I bought it... lesson learned. It's baffling though because everything else works like I just took it home from the store.