AD50VT with a multi-effects processor

[tomahawk_72]

I tried searching but didn't find anything.

Does anybody have any recommended settings for the AD50VT when using a multi-effects processor plugged into it? Like how to set the 50VT to the clearest unprocessed setting so it's affecting the signal from the processor in the least amount?

[cosmicrepairdude]

First, make sure you're in Manual mode (no presets) and Bypass mode (no effects).

I'd select one of AC30TB, Tweed 4x10, or Boutique CL. Adjust the Gain control so that your tone is clear. Increase the Gain until you hear some grit creeping in and then back it off til it's as clean as you want it. The Gain setting at which that happens differs from one amp simulation to another, so it'll be different for each of the amps I mentioned. Once you've plugged in your effects unit, select an effect that does not have OD or distortion - delay, or chorus, maybe - and then check to see if it still sounds clean. If some dirt or grit has shown up, back off the Gain a little more. If the effects unit has its own output level control, you might need to adjust it so that the volume is the same whether or not the unit is engaged.

I'd also have the Power Level on the amp set as high as you can without hiss being bothersome. The higher the PL, the better the tone, in spite of what Vox says. Set the Master Volume at around 2:00 for good tube saturation. Then use the Volume knob to adjust your sound level.

Also, keep your Treble, Mid and Bass at around 12:00 or lower. Higher can introduce some nastiness.

[Voxman]

You don't say whether this is a pure MFX processor or an amp modeler with MFX. If the latter, turn off all cab/amp models and just use FX and the V'x amp modeling, as otherwise modeling will conflict & you'll get nasty tones.

If your modeling MFX unit is what you want to use for everything, then you need a 'straight' amp - the Valvetronix are not the way to go because they are pure modeling amps wherein you cannot turn off the modeling - they have no 'straight' sound of their own.

Alternatively, you could install an FX loop & use the modeling MFX through the Return, thus just using the Valvetronix as a power amp. But then, why have a Valvetronix?

Rich

[tomahawk_72]

Thanks for the responses guys. I'll be using a Zoom g9.2tt. It does amp and cabinet modeling too. Maybe I'll just use it with headphones until I get a little PA or something.
What type of amp works well with multi effects processors?

[cosmicrepairdude]

Yikes, is that thing complicated!
Anyway, it looks like you can shut off any module, so if you leave the preamp modelling and cab simulation off, it'll be ok.
If you want to use the preamp section, you'd probably be best off with a keyboard amp, which, like a PA, is designed to have flat frequency response and uncoloured sound. Then you can use the Zoom to make it imitate any guitar amp you want. If you use a regular, non-modelling guitar amp, it will still add its own flavour to the mix, unless you can plug directly into its power amp section. Even then, you'll have the speaker's particular sound, but if you like that, you'd leave the cab simulation off.