How To Connect Any External Effect Pedal Or Multi Effects Rack To Any Mixer

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  • @GullySyde28
    @GullySyde28 3 года назад +73

    i wonder how many peoples day this video has made since 2018. Salute sir

  • @mr.phasfun6044
    @mr.phasfun6044 Год назад +17

    🖤❤️❤️💚👍I'm only into this a couple of minutes and you are the first person I have found on here that explains and shows what you are doing in a simple fast manner...you don't repeat yourself like so many, you keep it real. I hope I find more vlogs on your channel to view...thank you...big UP....mr.p🖤❤️💚👍✌️

  • @selectorerwin1don12
    @selectorerwin1don12 2 года назад +2

    This video made my night very intersting video .....i really need a define video like this to connect my Alesis Nano compressor + mackie mixer +BBE maxìmizer.

  • @Charlieboy2680
    @Charlieboy2680 Год назад +2

    I bought this mixer used today for 49 bucks , thanks for showing me how to connect effects pedals, exactly what I was looking for, same mixer was a plus!

  • @joeparkhurst57
    @joeparkhurst57 3 месяца назад +1

    2:15 is the point where all of us musicians who are dabbling in recording have an epiphany! Thank you!

  • @57RickH
    @57RickH 2 года назад +2

    This was explained so well that I don't need to watch any additional videos about the topic...I just need to go play around with my effects and Behringer 802! Thanks Doug 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ACarchives
    @ACarchives 2 года назад +1

    I have been trying to find an explanation of FX send and Aux returns for MONTHS now. This video just happen to pop up in my suggestions tonight and it's exactly what I've been looking for! THANK YOU!!

  • @justinturnbull6848
    @justinturnbull6848 Год назад +2

    I have the exact same mixer👍 and never used these capabilities on it. This video is exactly what I was needing to set up my Studio with it❤ thank you my new friend 😊

  • @chrischeetham1652
    @chrischeetham1652 2 года назад +10

    Thanks for the great video! I knew how the effects loop connects to the mixer and basically how to make it work, but seeing it being done helped me to understand exactly what's going on while using the effects. I happen to be using the exact same Xenyx mixer too, so now I know what I can expect when I add my external effects processor. Well done, very nice work on the video.

  • @harveyandruss8748
    @harveyandruss8748 3 года назад +3

    Try using Insert with a 1/4 TRS splitter cable if you want to use two channels for stereo input to the MS 70CDR. You can use 2 TRS cables, one for channel 1 and one for channel 2. Each will have a send and receive 1/4 (mono style) going to the effects unit, one send 1/4 inch mono going to left and one to right, but the other side will be a stereo style going into the Insert. Clever way to add outboard effects.

  • @1mnoddity811
    @1mnoddity811 2 года назад +2

    The simplicity of the explanation makes it accessible. Thanks for the video dude

  • @richardgrant9367
    @richardgrant9367 3 года назад +3

    The most hands on info I’ve come across, I have a newer one but the same principles apply , cheers bro😂

  • @monodux
    @monodux 10 месяцев назад

    This video made my day and it is 2014. Thanks for the only clear explanation of this function on the interwebs.

  • @KeltyVince
    @KeltyVince 6 лет назад +70

    Good video,
    One thing though, when connecting in this way, you should adjust the effects balance, in the effects unit, to fully Wet, as in, no dry signal at all, if you don't, you will be increasing the volume level of whatever you feed to the effect unit and back to the returns, as well as applying the effect you want, and depending on levels, this can also cause a feedback loop,
    Some effects units may have a switch for this scenario, one way selected for if you are just feeding an instrument through the effects box directly and be able to adjust the dry / wet mix, and another selection for when you are using the effects device as an out board effects unit for a mixer, that will remove any dry feed through the effects unit, just something I noticed you overlooked in your tutorial.

    • @TheSoundTestRoom
      @TheSoundTestRoom  6 лет назад +6

      Excellent points, thanks for the info👍

    • @richardwaterman1625
      @richardwaterman1625 4 года назад +1

      yeah this happened to me, my poor speakers ahh

    • @rjkmusicmedia
      @rjkmusicmedia 3 года назад +1

      He mentions and demonstrates the phasing issues that come from this though- I think the mixer is wired so if you are sending to an effect just in series you just turn down the main fader of the channel that is being sent to 0 and instead turn up the FX send volume of the mixed signal. Only my HoF has the kill-dry switch!

    • @pcoccoli
      @pcoccoli 11 месяцев назад

      The Aux return on a mixer is effectively an extra mixer channel (without EQ and sends). In my experience, very few effects pedals go 100% wet, so to remove the dry signal you turn down the original channel in the mix. The aux/fx send should be before the main fader. Then the aux/fx send knob acts as your fader.

    • @KeltyVince
      @KeltyVince 11 месяцев назад

      @@pcoccoli This would also depend on the signal, stereo or mono, and if you would like to preserve a stereo signal if the effect send is just mono, as well as the exact effect processor or pedal, some have a function or switch for use in this scenario, so as to provide a full wet effect or mixture of dry and wet, as well as the actual mixers capability for fx send and return, in the scenario featured in this video, this particular effects pedal is capable of full wet output, so what i described will work well, but you are correct in that if your particular pedal or fx processor can't return a fully wet signal, then what you describe in your comment is a good way to utilise the fx send and return channel, mixer signal type dependent, there can be a few different variables that come into play depending on the mixer and fx system used, it's not always so straight forward.

  • @wayne3340
    @wayne3340 Месяц назад +1

    Probably the best explanation I've seen yet. Thanks!

  • @mikey38632
    @mikey38632 Год назад +1

    Looking beyond this tutorial, if you have INSERT capabilities per-channel, you can also add effects to only one channel using a "Y" cable which is properly wired for INSERT functionality. I.E., it sends channel audio out on one of the legs of the "Y" and returns on the other. The effects will affect the audio only on that channel, at the insert point (so, pre-fader and possibly before other parts of the channel strip as well).

  • @JorgeEscobarMX
    @JorgeEscobarMX 4 года назад +3

    Amazing video, I got this mixer 10 years ago and this is the first time I see what the FX out is used for. I got this for my podcast recordings.

  • @ArchieMusicNI
    @ArchieMusicNI 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for the video. I have the same mixer and I've just hooked up my Jamman Stereo looper using your method and this has just opened a world of possibilities for me.

    • @thetoolmat8632
      @thetoolmat8632 3 года назад

      Hey can you share your looper setup? I play guitar and have a boss RC5? I think thats what it is, i want to be able to play into the looper and have it play, the be able to have a clean signal for the guitar… i get how to get it out to the looper but how can I have a channel for the looper playback ( so I can turn it down or off completely but still have a guitar signal and keep playing?) any help is appreciated -- I do have the 802 shown in this video

  • @frankstone919
    @frankstone919 2 года назад +2

    Very helpful video.
    I have used a DigiTech RP-80 in the loop on a Behringer 802. Send from 802 to the input on the RP-80 , L&R out on the RP-80 to L&R returns on the 802. Fairly quiet and can add B3 grit or Leslie effect to a cheap keyboard.

    • @TheSoundTestRoom
      @TheSoundTestRoom  2 года назад

      I’m pleased you found it helpful, thank you 👍

  • @laurastevens7607
    @laurastevens7607 2 года назад +1

    This vid was a big help for my Behringer mixer and Alesis reverb unit. Much appreciated!

  • @michaelharshberger223
    @michaelharshberger223 4 года назад +11

    Really appreciate the clear, straight forward demonstration /explanation. I'm new to this and just understanding the signal path from FX Send back to the mixer was a huge enhancement. Thanks! You've also explained much I didn't follow in other videos.

    • @selectorerwin1don12
      @selectorerwin1don12 2 года назад

      Definitly

    • @TV2-Live
      @TV2-Live Год назад

      I agree, this is how, how-to videos should be done. Trying to figure out the send/return on my rockville 4 chan. and their 4 min set up video wasn't helpful at all

  • @RetroDan16
    @RetroDan16 5 лет назад +7

    Thank you for this, clear and simple explanation - I've just picked up an old Spirit mixer and had no idea how to hook my Zoom and a couple of other effects up - thanks to you I'm up and running now!

  • @ChrisOnealHickman
    @ChrisOnealHickman 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for an easy explanation on how to set this up. 🙏

  • @ArtemiTV
    @ArtemiTV 5 лет назад +7

    Thank you for clarifying this point to me, I've been wondering hot to setup fx sends for a while!

  • @Prawnchowmein
    @Prawnchowmein 6 лет назад +4

    Wow the sound on this video is crystal clear it’s awesome 👏🏾

  • @cc_1983
    @cc_1983 Год назад +1

    Perfect! Even to the point that I was searching for this and I use a Tascam like this too!

  • @L31PZ1G
    @L31PZ1G Год назад +3

    ...on point, no time off topic, that's what i'm looking for, thanks man. 🙂

  • @PyroTek23
    @PyroTek23 3 года назад +3

    5:14 Thanx for this video, it helped me a lot.
    You do a great job when explaining this kind of stuff.
    Not only with understanding the fx send input, but I was also able to decide which multi-fx pedal I am going to buy next :)

  • @johnsmith-si7bj
    @johnsmith-si7bj 3 года назад +1

    I like what you’re showing. Now I know how to use it my mixer. 😃

  • @Osmtwc
    @Osmtwc 9 месяцев назад

    Demonstration of that Huge effect, made me instantly want that multistomp ;)

  • @jamesa9004
    @jamesa9004 3 года назад

    Oh, the AUX RETURN dial... that's what i was missing! Thanks!

  • @bwibrand3135
    @bwibrand3135 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic ,. got me up and running in 10 minutes,. thank you very much

  • @slimpyman
    @slimpyman 4 года назад +7

    thank you for this... very frank and to the point, with concrete demonstrations and examples. truly helpful

  • @trevormeikle1837
    @trevormeikle1837 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video, just got the same mixer so been looking at how to use all the functions. Now I want an effects pedal... lol

  • @Joseph124269
    @Joseph124269 Год назад

    Thank you so much for this video. Now I get it as you explained it in detail.

  • @dagostinipoetryproject9047
    @dagostinipoetryproject9047 Год назад

    I think when you plug in the keyboard that has a stereo output and the mixer sends the signal to the Zoom pedal you should be in the input of the pedal also connect the second cable, otherwise you will lose the stereophony of the keyboard and the effects of the pedal. If it has two entrances and two exits there will be a reason!

  • @ginociancio1
    @ginociancio1 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful video I would like you to talk some about the tascam I just bought one dp008 and I love to see how I can connect to the mixer I got exactly that same setup thanks 👍🎼

  • @richthetrashpicker-upper5244
    @richthetrashpicker-upper5244 4 года назад +3

    Thank you so much,, you were the first one I watched and the last one,, you explained it so clearly thank you again

  • @ajwilliams5551
    @ajwilliams5551 2 года назад +1

    Yes, thank you! Always wanted to learn about this.

  • @TandisJenhudson
    @TandisJenhudson 2 года назад +1

    Thanks. Can the fx be applied to USB out? Eg a RUclips video from usb interface. Thanks

  • @doctorauxiliary
    @doctorauxiliary 3 года назад +1

    thank you for keeping this newbie friendly. ;-) I guess this would only be for newbies. but, yeah... THANKS!!

  • @alexoi87
    @alexoi87 Год назад +1

    Exactly the video ive been seaching for! Than you algorithm and OP

  • @patrickburke3826
    @patrickburke3826 Год назад

    Wonderful and simple explanation. Thank you kindly!

  • @LikeItDeep
    @LikeItDeep 2 года назад +3

    The explanation I was looking for. Big Thanks.

  • @lk-yk9hg
    @lk-yk9hg 3 года назад +1

    You're the Man, you broke it down like none other. Thanks so much be blessed.

  • @Expediter_Ron
    @Expediter_Ron 4 года назад +3

    best explanation so far

  • @nothingtoseeheref0lks2
    @nothingtoseeheref0lks2 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the video. You really explained well. I just have a question. I also have a mixer that does not have an effect on board. I was planning to purchase another mixer that has multiple effects (reverb, etc.) on it. Can I do it using this method or would a different method work?

  • @MrSh0w
    @MrSh0w 3 года назад +4

    great explanation! to the point, clear and concise, much appreciated.

  • @Gosha1992
    @Gosha1992 2 года назад +1

    Very good explanation, thank you

  • @nellysagundo6634
    @nellysagundo6634 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this great tutorial!❤

  • @pablowentscobar
    @pablowentscobar 2 месяца назад

    Good stuff, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

  • @teckno_senpai
    @teckno_senpai Год назад +1

    thank you very much!! so helpful and straightforward. fun demos too

  • @Shaker4x4
    @Shaker4x4 Год назад

    This is good for fx applied across the entire fx bus, though I intend to use this pedal for a keyboard, Mic Mechanic 2 for lead singer, and mixer fx to the backup vocals in other mics. So the lead singer does not get added to the mixer fx, nor does the other instrument channels and keyboard. Ie: Because I have onboard fx and lead singer has their own basic enhancements, I have no use for other external fx unless I want to chase something special other than mixer fx.

  • @d-fens646
    @d-fens646 Год назад

    Thank you sir.. Great simple explanation with the same mixer I have!

  • @TheBinaryWolf
    @TheBinaryWolf 11 месяцев назад +2

    So a reverb effect pedal that is designed to for guitar can be used for vocals in the mixer, correct?

    • @TheSoundTestRoom
      @TheSoundTestRoom  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, you can use any effect on anything you like, there are no rules😊

    • @hiddensecreturl
      @hiddensecreturl 10 месяцев назад

      You can even use pedals and mixers to make sounds on their own by creating feedback loops! You should check out "no input mixers!"

  • @jxxnxn1565
    @jxxnxn1565 3 года назад +1

    Thanks, dude, I have learned something useful today.

  • @mcky8071
    @mcky8071 Год назад +1

    This is very helpful, Thank you, sir

  • @mistafrags6113
    @mistafrags6113 3 года назад +2

    was looking for an explaination like this thank u sooo much !!!!!!!!!

  • @camlong89
    @camlong89 3 года назад +1

    Very helpful video. Exactly what i was looking for.

  • @fatabeeno
    @fatabeeno 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this good information. Very clear and concise.

  • @rmanning4
    @rmanning4 Год назад +1

    I understand what you’re doing with the 802, but I have a 1202. What channel strip on the 1202 do I use for aux return. Disregard previous comment. Speech to text did not work

  • @voltsmyth
    @voltsmyth Год назад +1

    Thx 🙏 Great explainer video.

  • @scifithoughts3611
    @scifithoughts3611 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this!!❤❤❤

  • @rmanning4
    @rmanning4 Год назад

    I really appreciate your videos and the instruction. It gives to me, but I need some help.
    Even though you see this can be used for any mixer and you show the 802 and I understand why my question is I have a Barringer Xenix QQ❤

  • @thesoulservice
    @thesoulservice Год назад

    The amount of times I come back to this video lol. I think I need to buy coloured cables because my setup is just spaghetti right now

  • @oldmate86
    @oldmate86 2 года назад +2

    Very helpful! Thanks dude

  • @loveadumb
    @loveadumb 5 лет назад +1

    ugh it’s so simple now i definitely have to buy a pedal!!!

    • @mendedarrows9394
      @mendedarrows9394 5 лет назад +3

      ADAM you get one yet? And if so, have you gotten a dozen yet? It’s a sickness.

  • @RED_indiemusic
    @RED_indiemusic 4 года назад +3

    Thank you so much! Cheers!!!! Going to do some experiments...so many possibilities :)

  • @tissadodangoda931
    @tissadodangoda931 4 года назад +1

    very helpful... really appreciate... thank you for your time and effort...

  • @pupenoir
    @pupenoir 3 года назад +1

    Hello beautiful tutorial that allowed me to understand many things,
    I would like to ask you a question, because I have the mixer behringer xenyx 1002 mixer
    and I can't find the stereo aux return to connect the ms70 zoom pedal, could you please help me? Thank you

  • @YeLLGoYeLLGo
    @YeLLGoYeLLGo 3 года назад +2

    Hi, thanks a lot 😃. Now i have it understand. Very well explained.

  • @terrillpercussion536
    @terrillpercussion536 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for this, clear and simple explanation!

  • @romanyel
    @romanyel 2 года назад +1

    Perfect for what I need. Thank you!

  • @thomasmiller5943
    @thomasmiller5943 Месяц назад

    Helpful just now..thanks!

  • @cwehden
    @cwehden 2 года назад

    Why do you go OUT in mono but back IN in stereo?

  • @jamesnic4653
    @jamesnic4653 5 лет назад +1

    Great, Well explained, video. Thank you very much.

  • @stargazergirlst
    @stargazergirlst Год назад

    thanks so much for this! Like everyone else in the comments I found this very easy to follow.
    Question - does it help to have a TRS 1/4" cable connecting the effects unit to the mixer (rather than a TS)? Another tutorial I saw somewhere else mentioned it but I can't find it.. Thanks again! :)

  • @pineboxstudio9635
    @pineboxstudio9635 4 года назад +1

    Great information here, thank you. Keep it up with the ASMR!

  • @mikeanumel7474
    @mikeanumel7474 3 года назад +1

    amazing explanation.

  • @melancholicxpunk
    @melancholicxpunk 3 года назад +1

    Cool towel bro 😁✌️

  • @Colapso
    @Colapso 3 года назад +2

    this should work fine with a looper too right?

  • @jimilove7773
    @jimilove7773 3 года назад +1

    Thanks best vid on this!

  • @ThiagoWolf
    @ThiagoWolf 3 года назад +2

    Great video! I’m trying to do the same here. But what about the Line signal feeding in the pedal which handles Instrument signal? Is it ok? How could I control this?

  • @ethanicuscopernicus6758
    @ethanicuscopernicus6758 Год назад

    excellent explanation, thank you!

  • @hanf71
    @hanf71 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for your great video!! Very helpful. I could really do with your help!?? I have a tc helicon mic mechanic2 effects processor(only has 1 input and 1 output both xlr) and a yamaha MG10xu mixer. Could these be connected same as in your video? Grateful of any help. Best wishes Sean

  • @user-mh2vj2qs7w
    @user-mh2vj2qs7w 3 месяца назад

    Many thanks for your video .

  • @andymackenzie3176
    @andymackenzie3176 4 года назад +1

    very helpful. well done & thank you very much! cheers.

  • @MikeUIibarri
    @MikeUIibarri Год назад +1

    Thanks for this!

  • @shinymetalvids
    @shinymetalvids Месяц назад +1

    Great video as always! Where do you recommend getting cables in the uk?

    • @TheSoundTestRoom
      @TheSoundTestRoom  Месяц назад +1

      I get my cables from either Amazon or Gear4Music

  • @seanpopple5984
    @seanpopple5984 2 года назад +1

    Hi great video. I have 2 of the behringer xenyx 802s I use one as the main mixer and the other as a sub mixer as I needed more inputs. Is it possible to utilise both for independent fx pedals? I can on the main mixer but not independently on the sub mixer. Any ideas? Much appreciated

  • @ozfilosExplorer
    @ozfilosExplorer 4 года назад +1

    thanks a lot mate! This is exactly what im looking for. :) well explained.

  • @zenarobinson3851
    @zenarobinson3851 6 лет назад

    thanks! i needed a refresher on these connections! (was a bit concerned tho', 'til i saw vinnie's comment!)

  • @HoodHandyman
    @HoodHandyman 3 года назад

    well explained. You convinced me to buy this mixer

  • @isaacbbe
    @isaacbbe 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for explaining this! Good stuff!

  • @christofkraemer743
    @christofkraemer743 10 месяцев назад

    Hello, thx for this cool video. I have a 802S. There is a Send-FX but no AUX-Return in. Where do I connect the Outpput from my Effect-Device? Thx a lot.

  • @michaeltihon3485
    @michaeltihon3485 3 года назад +4

    Nice explanation :) One question though : if you are using a guitar instead of a microphone along with a guitar pedal as FX, to you need a REAMP box to convert the FX out signal to an instrument level to be used by the guitar pedal ?

    • @Kilzu1
      @Kilzu1 2 года назад

      No. Guitar is simple Line level, you only need to connect guitar to line input and adjust the volume from the FX processor for pedal to work properly.

  • @aliaydnaltunkan-motomottom5237
    @aliaydnaltunkan-motomottom5237 2 года назад

    First of all, thank you very much for the nice video. I have two mixers. behringer xenyx 802 usb and behringer Q1202 usb.
    I would like to ask two questions if possible. My first question is, is an effect pedal connected to both?
    My other question is, for example, let's say we used the reverb effect in the effects pedal. If there is fx on the microphone channel and the piano channel, will there be a reverb effect on both channels? I mean, no matter what effect it is, will it have an effect on every channel using fx?
    I hope my questions are clear. and I hope you will reply.
    Thanks for everything.

  • @khalijipercussion
    @khalijipercussion 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this. Is there a way around the phasing effect when the sound is coming in? Doesn't this method affect the sound quality then or am I missing something here? Much appreciated.

  • @MarvinScheffold
    @MarvinScheffold 5 лет назад

    Great Video. Helped me a lot!

  • @keithgray7593
    @keithgray7593 4 года назад +2

    Brilliant tutorial!