Using loops 7-9 with micro mixer

[graffVynda]

I am setting up the micro mixer to work with my PBC/6x per the instructions, but may want to use loops 7-9 for additional pedals. Are there any considerations here, since the returns on 4-6 are left open? Do I need to do anything with those open return lines (since I’ll be using splitter cables)? I am guessing i can still put loops 7-9 anywhere (in front of or in the FX loop of my amp) via the switching, but want to know if anything additional is required. Thanks!!

 

[rjmmusic]

There will definitely be an issue - as soon as you plug something into a loop return, it will no longer act as a splitter for the line mixer. This applies to split stereo loops as well. This feature is a mechanical feature of the jack, so it will always affect both loops in a jack when the loop is split.

You'll need to keep the loops together so that you use both split loops on a jack for the same purpose. For example, loops 4 and 7 for series effects and loops 5, 6, 8 and 9 for sending to the parallel effects.

 

[graffVynda]

Would it be worthwhile to use the mono loops 1-3 to feed the mixer and rearrange the order in the switcher so they are in the FX loop part, so that I don’t have complications with the split stereo loops 4-6, 7-9?

 

[rjmmusic]

Would it be worthwhile to use the mono loops 1-3 to feed the mixer and rearrange the order in the switcher so they are in the FX loop part, so that I don’t have complications with the split stereo loops 4-6, 7-9?

Yes, that would be a good idea to avoid conflicts.