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8 : TRUE BYPASS
OVERVIEW
Relay-based buffered True Bypass gives the FX8 a much sought-after capability in the world of effects
processors. By physically switching A/D and D/A conversion out of the signal path, True Bypass gives you
the opportunity to make comparisons, check gain settings, or just enjoy your amp in its bare-naked glory.
In True Bypass Mode, signal is routed directly from the INPUTS to the OUTPUTS with no DSP conversion or
processing of any kind. Effect tails STOP. Pad, Headroom, and Level settings on all inputs and outputs are
bypassed. NO control on the FX8 has any effect.
The relays are fast and quiet, and True Bypass can be used on stage with no nasty "pop" or "thump. "
TO ENGAGE TRUE BYPASS...
To engage True Bypass, press and hold
LOOPER/BANK UP footswitch). The display will flash "TRUE BYPASS ACTIVATED".
To disengage True Bypass, tap the TRUE BYPASS switch. You don't need to press and hold!
PRESET BYPASS CONFIGURATION
The FX8 has independent signal paths for PRE and POST effects, so there are independent PRE and POST
options for the True Bypass function. As explained in
the True Bypass function individually for every preset to affect the inputs and outputs of the PRE chain, the
POST chain, or both PRE and POST ("ALL") inputs and outputs.
To edit the True Bypass configuration for the current preset, press PAGE from Stompbox Mode to turn to the
Configuration ("CFG") page, then use the NAV and VALUE knobs to change the setting for BYPASS.
WHY WOULD I BYPASS ONLY PRE OR ONLY POST?
There are many possible valid answers to this question. Some players are just intent
on having NOTHING between their guitar and their amp when it isn't necessary.
Others might just want to test the signal path or make other comparisons.
the TRUE BYPASS footswitch (also the
"Configure True Bypass" on page
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