Problem with Distortion Pedals in Mark V Loop

[auburnshredder]

Hope one of you Mark V gurus have an answer...

I have tried several distortion pedals in the loop, both at the front end of my pedal board and the end. In both cases I have a ridiculous amount of reverb, even though I have no reverb or delay in the loop. It appears the pedals are is somehow interacting with the Mark V reverb. Do I need to put the pedal outside of the loop in front of the input?

Thanks 8)

 

[Authorized Boogie]

Hope one of you Mark V gurus have an answer...

I have tried several distortion pedals in the loop, both at the front end of my pedal board and the end. In both cases I have a ridiculous amount of reverb, even though I have no reverb or delay in the loop. It appears the pedals are is somehow interacting with the Mark V reverb. Do I need to put the pedal outside of the loop in front of the input?

Thanks 8)

The effects loop is reserved for time-based effects - chorus, delay, modulation, etc.

Overdrive, distortion, compression, wah, etc should be used in front of the amp.

Thanks!

 

[elvis]

You really need to put gain pedals before the amp input. The signal level is MUCH higher in the loop and the tone stack is pre-loop. They are just not designed for the loop. This is why most people use 4CM.

 

[auburnshredder]

Thanks guys....I will try that.