Throttle input volume with OCD to Mark IV

[gazinga]

Hi, I am a bit confused and was looking for clarity. Mark IV combo with lead gain and lead drive at about 6. In bedroom with output at about 1. I was wondering if I am getting to that great tone range or if the output needs to be cranked in order to get to that level.

I am running an OCD pedal in the effects loop and pulled the volume down with that as I push the output level to 6. I don't know that I am a. attenuating the signal, b. burning out my OCD pedal or c. missing the plot completely.

With out the OCD in place, I am getting great distortion on the LD-EQ channel with Leads at 6 and output at around 1.25. Wondering if I am not getting the full fun out my rig.

Thanks loads!

 

[avi8r2005]

you should run that OCD in the front, not the loop. Time based and mod type effects work best in the loop. You should be able to get a great tone with a Mark IV even at bedroom levels.