Quick Connect Guide - Fractal Audio FX8 Owner's Manual

QUICK CONNECT GUIDE

Here is a simple overview of what cables you'll need to connect your FX8 in three different scenarios.
You can find fully detailed diagrams and descriptions for this subject in
Humbuster™ cables should ideally be used between FX8 OUTPUTS and your amplifier (see
Important: Do NOT connect anything to the FX8 relays until you read
TO USE THE FX8 LIKE TRADITIONAL PEDALS BETWEEN GUITAR AND AMP...
Connect as follows:
 Guitar Output Jack
 FX8 OUT [PRE] LEFT
Presets A1 through B8 with eight PRE effects are perfect for this type of setup.
TO USE THE FX8 IN YOUR AMP'S SEND/RETURN LOOP...
Connect as follows:
 Guitar Output Jack
 Amp's FX Loop SEND
 FX8 OUT [POST] LEFT
Presets C1 through D8 with eight POST effects are perfect for this type of setup.
TO USE BOTH PRE AND POST IN ONE RIG...
This is also known as the FOUR CABLE METHOD or "4CM. " Connect as follows:
 Guitar Output Jack
 FX8 OUT [PRE] LEFT
 Amp's FX Loop SEND
 FX8 OUT [POST] LEFT
Presets E1 through G8 with eight POST effects are perfect for this type of setup.
TO INSERT, CHANGE, or EDIT AN EFFECT, and STORE the preset...
 Press the desired FOOTSWITCH or turn NAV to select the desired slot (1–8)
 Turn VALUE until the desired effect is shown.
 Press ENTER to insert the effect. Press EDIT to access its parameters.
 To save any and all changes, press STORE, ENTER, ENTER.
Section 3 : Setup Guide .
FX8 IN [PRE] LEFT
(Humbuster™) -> Front input of your amp/modeler
Amp's main Guitar Input
FX8 IN [POST] LEFT
(Humbuster™) -> Amp's FX Loop RETURN
FX8 IN [PRE] LEFT
(Humbuster™) -> Front input of your amp/modeler
FX8 IN [POST] LEFT
(Humbuster™) -> Amp's FX Loop RETURN.
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1 : IntroductIon
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