FX Loops

The Revelation's loops are unique feature. As far as we know, the Revelation is the only guitar amplifier on the market to offer four FX loops. Why 4? One of the most vexing problem with valve amps is the use of the FX loop. While having one is great, not being able to control the individual FX is problematic, especially given that many of the great units are standalone analogue units with no programmability. So what happens if you need just a reverb on you clean sound, and delay and chorus on your lead? Your options are the dreaded pedal dance, or forking out a lot of cash for a programmable FX switch. With the Revelations loop system, any loop can be assigned to any channel.

The Revelation's intelligent loop system operates in two ways:

- If you're using MIDI, every program can be set to switch on or off any loop.

- If you're using standard mode (non-MIDI), each channel automatically remembers which loops you've assigned to it (indicated by the yellow LED next to the loop number being on) , an activates these loops when you press the "FX" button on your footswitch (indicated by the Green "FX" LED being on)

Option: Pro Loops

The standard FX loops in the Revelation are series loops. The group of four loops is tube driven, and also feature a tube recovery stage.

The pro loop option is for people who are serious about their FX routing. Firstly, each loop is individually buffered with independent ultra low noise circuitry. This circuitry is completely taken out of the signal path when the loop is not in use. This extra buffering allows you to drive any impedance effect, or as long a cable as you require without any tone loss or drop in volume. This also isolates your loops from each other, so there can be no interaction between the FX units in subsequent loops.

Secondly, each loop features a level select switch, so that the level of that loop can be set to match guitar level effects or line level gear. This does not impact on any of the other loops. So for example, if you have four pro loops installed, you can run regular pedals in loops 1 and 4, and line level FX in loops 2 and 3 without any issues with signal level.

Next, there is a send level control for fine tuning the send level. It also allows you to have an automatic cut or boost whenever that loop is engaged, if you so desire. Finally, the mix control allows you to mix in as much of the wet signal with the original un-effected amp tone. You can mix in anything from 0 to 100% for full control.

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