FX Loops: How to Be Creative

[@CyberattackWorld]

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[@samtimmer3941]

OP-1 no longer available ;)

[@CyberattackWorld]

@@samtimmer3941 good catch, i'll change the link so that it's for the newer OP-1 Field

[@petermoss208]

you won my subscription, your insights are amazing, thank you. You answered questions for me that no one’s ever been able to answer. Also, what kind of guitar are you playing? A BC boutique replica?

[@AmbientGuitarWorks]

Your aesthetic is so complete and obviously the result of years of study. Best gear/use channel on KZbin!

[@CyberattackWorld]

Thanks man

[@AllofJudea]

Putting a boost in the fx loop is brilliant. I never would have thought of that

[@CyberattackWorld]

it's extremely basic but it's a total lifesaver and i do it on every board

[@CorbCorbin]

I used to see people put the Boss Metal Zone, in the effects loop of amps, back in the 90’s.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

​@@CorbCorbinI find that this is the best place for the MT-2, for some reason or another.

[@Gnophkehs]

Holy fuck, that parallel fuzz is AWE-INSPIRING.

[@andymellor9056]

It spontaneously opened up a rift to another dimension...

[@AxeXavier]

Why haven’t I found this channel sooner. This video is filled to the brim with aesthetic and the demos of each example aren’t just boring uninspired blues licks.

[@ashleymorton9623]

It’s always the genuinely talented and creative people who don’t get enough credit. Thank you

[@ajl392]

I always enjoy Cyberattack videos, but I found this one especially inspiring. It had never occurred to me before to experiment in these ways with an effects loop!

[@chimney3938]

Dude i am obsessed with the blend of mediums in this video, and most gear vids have examples that are generic covers or noodly improv, but you had me replaying the demos wishing they were on a streaming platform, incredibly talented

[@CyberattackWorld]

thanks man I really appreciate it

[@XXIII_89]

This is the most big brained episode of this segment! 🤯

[@acutemadness]

Using the leftover accessories of a recently sold interface, I started experimenting with an OG Line 6 Catalyst as its replacement and manipulating the effects loop in a very unusual way with unexpected results like you said. It involves a monitor to headphone adapter going into a splitter looped with a cable. It ends up serving as a cheap attenuator; I’m not sure what this will do through a parallel loop, between two effects, in front of an amp, or when tubes are involved, but I definitely wouldn’t recommend doing it with speaker outputs to trick an amp into thinking it has a load since splitters obviously aren’t rated for handling that much power. For getting a louder tone, I also have the XLR output going into the aux since it doesn’t create a feedback loop on this particular amp as its aux only outputs to the headphone jack which itself is a design flaw, but useful this way.

[@onlyusernameleft2]

I use a Line 6 HX Stomp as an amp because it responds well to drive pedals and has an effects loop that can be placed anywhere in a virtual signal chain, including in parallel. I use the traditional irl effects loop placement (preamp>loop>power amp/cab) the least. I typically go after the cab for clean time effects or before the amp for a wash of swirling stereo echoes and verbs. Occasionally I use the Stomps effects to do both which allows for things like placing fuzz after reverb.

[@CyberattackWorld]

Yeah the HX thing seems very powerful

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

This is exactly how I use my HX Stomp in my looping rig! The internal routing options are amazingly useful, and it is a really flexible pedal platform. I tend to use the same amp model for everything, to keep the gain staging predictable across patches, but the options go deep.

[@picksalot1]

I also have an HX Stomp. You might find this interesting. A while back, I saw Josh at JHS Pedals demonstrate using a Volume Pedal in the Effects Loop of a real Amp. I decided to see if that would work on the Stomp. I already have a 2-Button External Footswitch connected to the Expression/FS4-5 Jack on the back of the unit, but nothing plugged into the Send/Return Jacks. I connected my Roland EV-5 to the HX Stomp Send/Return Jacks with a "Stereo Breakout Y-Cable," and added a Volume Block at the end of the signal chain, and it works as a Volume Pedal.

[@nathanallen9291]

The HX Stomp is just an incredible tool. Cannot recommend it enough. Everyone should get one. It is the ultimate utility machine.

[@Dani-El.]

7:50 one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. I remember that Janet Jackson song from growing up, and I liked it at the time, but this is something else! Genius.

[@CyberattackWorld]

Thanks glad you dig it

[@Dani-El.]

@@CyberattackWorld I should also point out that the chorus section in that song is stolen from Sonic The Hedgehog on the Master System - Bridge Zone. Not sure if you already knew that. I realised back in the 90s when the song was released, so it's nice to hear it played this way (sounds more like the sonic version). The verse/bridge parts are my favourites though, how they shift keys momentarily.

[@benjihollister]

not only do we get a gorilla amp pic but we get pumpkins riffs too. Keep doing the lords work Cyber!

[@CyberattackWorld]

satan is lord

[@roscoeswraps2510]

Your videos are truly a gift to this world. Highlight of my day

[@rileystevenson8182]

That's one of the sickest guitars I've ever seen

[@MattH-c2z]

Man, don't ever stop. You deserve so many more subscribers. Love the vids, your rendtions of other artists songs, and your original song ideas. I'll definitely be staying tuned for new music!

[@ItsVictoriaG]

8:15 Ahhh! Together Again!! I love when you cover Janet Jackson. Thank you for explaining effects loops in plain English for me. My amp doesn’t have an effects loop, but my blackskycraft Unusual EAS pedal does. Edited to add: Mortal Kombat 3 Sonya as played by Kerri Hoskins!! There’s my video game crush right there. Sonya Blade peaked in MK3 and I will die on that hill. All the later iterations in subsequent MK titles? Not my Sonya.

[@CyberattackWorld]

Thanks man. Anytime there's a Janet Jackson song, it's a highlight of working on the video for me. Also Kerri Hoskins is no joke.

[@keithklassen5320]

Hot dang! If I miss one of your videos, may the algo gods direct my feet towards it. Always fresh, always unique. Love the collab with your buddy btw!

[@CyberattackWorld]

Thanks Jeff rules

[@michaelfowler3187]

Good ideas and creativity as always- but what gets me yet again is your music- the visual and audial styles come together so mellifluously in your videos and you have a knack for making art out of garbage sounds.

[@zakkthebeaniegod8538]

Been experimenting with stereo parallel fuzz w/ two amplifiers. I.e. one fuzz going into amp A and another into B. XYU is always the sickest way to test if the tone is rippin! Killer video, man.

[@Fexxis_]

i know it's not what anyone is here for but i love the visual presentation of this

[@barrywhite7741]

Man I like your work. More coach Jeff. Also enjoyed your collaboration with Emily. Keep it up. I come away entertained and educated. Stacked win.

[@TriangleWaveRecords]

I knew about the metal zone trick… it’s a vastly underrated pedal because most 13-year-olds learning to play the guitar and into metal always ran it into the preamp of their amp (I’m guilty of this). Btw, your tracks are always dope af. That cover with the delay/ringmod sounded mighty fine!

[@wighatsuperreggie]

This video is a quality product.

[@NYCguitarist]

Thumbs up for the gorilla amp pic

[@SuperOhdannyboy]

You sound like the comic Mitch Hedberg. If they ever need a voice-over for him, you are a perfect fit.

[@Le_Mer]

Legit my favourite channel on youtube

[@EngineeredNonsense]

Another incredible ‘genre’ video! I really like the way the repeats sound with a ring mod on them, I have a keeley modified DD-3 with an FX loop that I will definitely try out a ring mod in. I love parallel fuzzes! I currently have the mix on my Plasma Pedal set so it sounds a lot like my clean guitar is being accompanied by a second guitar possessed by a demon. I’ll have to try out your trick of a fuzz set to Doom and a fuzz set to Velcro at the same time. Also, the Dick Dale skateboard animation was delightful.

[@CyberattackWorld]

thanks dude. the Dick Dale animation was one of my faves. also yes the plasma pedal rules

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I also have a Keely modded DD-3, I should try messing around with it some time soon.

[@nyx_jupiter-trash]

I never thought id have Male 07 from Half-Life: 2 explain effects loops to me in the best way possible! Awesome video!! Much love!! Subscribed!

[@mattster693]

the ring mod in the fx loop of the delay is such an awesome combo! i have a similar sound set up in my delay where the mod goes fast enough to be a ring mod!

[@marccavigli8339]

Loved hearing the Pumpkins to showcase those fuzzes. Great vid! Love your channel.

[@CyberattackWorld]

Thanks dude, Smashing Pumpkins is an all time favorite for me

[@roberthenry6910]

Love these videos, by far the most informative and inspiring gearcentric videos on youtube

[@NeilPundick]

anthony jeselnik preaching straight pedal SCIENCE. thank you, sir

[@volcanobones8823]

Great pumpkins cover Ivan... Very informative stuff. Fairfield shit is next level!

[@CyberattackWorld]

glad you caught that

[@Blacktarprophecies]

X.Y.U. !!! Good song

[@thejaceofspades]

Dang nice Smashing Pumpkins drop @9:54 ....and as I scrolled down to type this I just noticed that you have a link to every song from every video! Probably been there a while but now I know, sweet

[@CyberattackWorld]

glad you found the list, that's a deep dive

[@HenritheHorse]

Great stuff! I've been doing similar stuff with couple analog delays with loops. Of course all the modulation and other delays, but also the shortest delay for chorus/doubling and adding nastier fuzz to the repeats only.

[@CalebXH]

For anyone interested in experimental FX Loop stuff, VFE Pedals is currently crowdfunding the V2 of their Klein Bottle pedal. It's basically an FX Loop on roids.

[@y4nic519]

i love your style and the track you and jeff made SERIOUSLY slaps. would listen to that

[@CyberattackWorld]

Thanks dude, enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIezZJpnYryklZIsi=am_YQ_vYkIKNOmGb

[@coveryourears3851]

Watched this yesterday but forgot to comment. Recently got my first preamp pedal with a loop and started using my pedals straight into my power amp with great results. Sounds closer to a true direct sound on bass, love it!

[@Blank587]

That ending sample was gorgeous!! If you're open to an outside opinion, I'd figure out something equally crunchy on the drums (they sound so clean as to be out of place imo) Otherwise the vibe is immaculate! 👌 Can't wait to hear the finished product!!

[@ramonafrombarcelona]

i once put a dod bass flanger in the loop of a deluxe memory boy and i've gotta say I liked that waaaay more than the chorusing that is produced by modulating the time delay. way nicer mod delay tbh. all beautiful examples as always and i hope you release your album soon

[@Alkalineboy76]

I got so happy when I saw the Boss chorus I've always owned and loved used as clip art. Great video man.

[@CyberattackWorld]

i love that boss chorus pedal specifically, it's really cool

[@spaceshipable]

Not sure if any of your pedals do it, but I've always loved delay FX loops that put the sound through the FX loop again on each repeat. You can make your own shimmer-verbs/delays this way by using your Tentacle or similar.

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

I have a Keely modded DD-3 with an FX loop... I should dust that off and play around with it soon.

[@Crabdabbler]

You’ve got some amazing creativity man! Keep it up!

[@diegosanchez3796]

This is an amazing channel. Good job there, bud. Subscribed!

[@cinemojoe]

Great info, thank you! Also love the “money!” Sample from Toejam & Earl! 👽

[@CyberattackWorld]

Oh man I’m glad you recognized that

[@cinemojoe]

@@CyberattackWorld Yes! It was so great to hear- I grew up with that game! It’s cemented in my brain, haha. I just found your channel but I love your content and vibe!

[@CyberattackWorld]

@@cinemojoe that game rules. thanks for the comment

[@mikeynon]

Absolutely flexing the pedals. Fairfield in the eae fx loop sheesh

[@ElDami]

I'm always learning from your videos and, at the same time, enjoying so much your craft on them. Inspiring work, man. Thank you for that

[@CorbenEdward]

Props on putting a ringmod through a delay loop. I have the EHX memoryboy deluxe with S&R and I used it on a lot of projects with a boss eq in the return to boost the signal to where things would start oscillating but at the same time cut out the harshness and leave room to still play over it.

[@davidsummerville351]

Very informative. That guitar looks so comfortable for seated playing. Awesome looking design. 😎🤓

[@jackduxburymusic]

7:52 final GOAT Form realised 🐐 Frickin’ love your music and your videos mate - thank you for all the inspiration my G 🫡

[@CyberattackWorld]

thanks man

[@BudoReflex]

What a great video, amazing graphics, great unique music. I love the 8 bit vibe on everything.

[@BobcatWolfenstein]

That song at the end with the bitcrush sounding effect was awesome.

[@zeronyne]

That Bolland Killing Joke cover is beautiful.

[@dtb2229]

I'd like a full version of that Together Again cover, amazing. If you like that Fairfield pedal, definitely check out the Death By Audio Total Sonic Annihilation 2. I've been experimenting with parallel FX with both the Boss Line Switcher and the EHX Tri Parallel Mixer and you can really achieve some amazing tones, especially if you want to get fuzzed tf out but still have your guitar audible. Great video.

[@ezkerwin]

Love these vids, love the creativity that goes in the sound examples

[@roscoeswraps2510]

Pumped for the new record!

[@CyberattackWorld]

thanks man

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

Best guitar gear channel ever

[@Jamman610]

Damn that was fun. I ran the wet out of a Boss pitch delay back in to the input via a mono Y cable once. That’s a cool almost scary sound.

[@RobFlaxMusic]

Ring mod in the Sending sounds gorgeous!!

[@AudaciousAce1989]

Parametric EQ in the loop. Amazing. The guptech PPTSD is cheap and awesome. I use it to scoop out the annoying 1k-2k frequency to make high gain tones more pleasant on the ears

[@georgealfredcordeiro]

Thanks for the great knowledge, nomenclature and music. I do not see in your gear descriptions the make and model of that beautiful guitar you are using?

[@טלאוחנה-ר6ד]

That octave up feedback is the best thing ive ever heard

[@stillanimal]

That Full House theme song! Amazing. Also, HELL YEAH JEFF!

[@hakushiro9910]

Normally one would put frequency-changing effects like EQs, WahWahs, Distortions, Fuzz and so on between guitar and preamp. Sound-Modulating effects like reverb, delay, flanger, rotary emulator, octavater, phaser or such are normally put in the FX Loop, since the Sound-frequencies are already done to the point of ones liking and now you only want to add some reverb or smth. Also the more obvious the frequency effect, the further towards the guitar I would put it. Except for the NoiseGate. Right after that the EQ for an optional High-Boost if one wishes....at the very end a Boost pedal, if you have one. Then the Preamp. Modulation effects you can go apresht with the order. The more you try out the more funky sounds you get.

[@MYGAS21]

Nice. Two things: A) Parallel mixing with a pedal with two send returns that mix the high end of one with the low end of the other. I have an OUROBOROS for stuff like that, and thinking of getting the TYLER DELUX by KMA Machines. BIG DIFFERENCE! After you do that you will never go back. B) Just an artistic opinion on your last piece. I get the 80s aesthetic your going for ...BUT..... IMHO.....the glory of that fuzz timbre was masked and buried in the mix. Maybe alternate the timbres so that each one, shines in all its glory. Timbres with heavy harmonic partials are already micro harmonized and easily masked by regular harmony. Just a thought.

[@CyberattackWorld]

i agree with the mix note, that whole thing was a low-effort mix i did myself using GarageBand just to get this video out the door. when the song is really done i'll give it to my producer to mix, my skills are quick and dirty and i shouldn't be in charge

[@MYGAS21]

@@CyberattackWorld Oh I'm well aware of the art of mixing my friend. Maybe I didn't use my words correctly. My comment was about orchestration not mixing....and was more about an aesthetic choice based on the fact that the aspect of timbre is at war with some of the other aspects of music.

[@CyberattackWorld]

@@MYGAS21ok in that case I'm confident the war will be won

[@MYGAS21]

@@CyberattackWorld lol

[@wesmitchem825]

That parallel fuzz trick is exactly why I want to get an ehx tri parallel mixer pedal i just wish it had more than three channels like 12 would be way better hopefully i can get something built to do that many parallel loops would be super sweet i wouldnt them all at once often but having the option would be rad

[@dektrimusic]

Mind blowing video, man. So many insights and ideas to explore. Thank you so much. Subbed.

[@matias871HF]

Dude you are absolutely insane. Love your vids.

[@alanpablokranjac3289]

This is quality content, just great

[@edwin-zone]

Great tips! Don't know how you did it, but that bass using the vongon replay sounded huge in example 3. Looking forward to the album!

[@CyberattackWorld]

thanks dude. i don't know entirely how I did it either because that sound is a preset, the details of which I forget, and also the labels on that thing are impossible to read. but i hope someday we'll know.

[@Teen_Drama]

Where im from (im Filipino) bands almost never use the loop. Its 99% board --> amp input. I've never used it either but now i'll finally use it thanks to this.

[@oservoasafe]

video quality going straight up

[@BennyOkay]

wow im happy this fell into my world today thanks

[@iosifkalpaktsoglou2045]

Great stuff for beginners and advanced alike.

[@Steelclon_]

This video is great, dude! Nice demo!

[@rosquo]

pumped for that last song, great tips as always

[@coastercook]

Great discussion. Thanks for the video

[@skyleranderson1984]

The way I used the FX loop was to basically cross wire two amps. I had a tube amp 20 watt (joyo zombie) into a boss katana power amp in, basically making the Joyo zombie a 100 watt rectifier clone.

[@ezrakh]

That Janet jackson version is special, cheers!

[@lilSchmoob]

Hell yeah! 🙌 More Cyberattack!

[@pjforde1978]

I love putting the Arpanoid or Gen Loss in the Polyphrase effect loop. Speaking of Polyphrase, I have been begging them (no joke) to release a v2 Polyphrase which has a full stereo effect loop. If this stirs you like it stirs me, please tell them.

[@effingclexiss1337]

Love the 8 bit videogame and retro toys images, thanks a lot for the tips and for the time and effort to put this video together, it would be a sin not to suscribe. Cheers!

[@fkcade]

What a great video! This is so sick!

[@blinco1539]

Holy hell that lil digital descending sequence at 10:58 is gnarly!! how’d u made that noise?

[@CyberattackWorld]

It’s the EHX random tone generator

[@kage-fm]

this aesthetic is so weird and rad 👌🏻👌🏻

[@GuitarIv69]

Great Video! What song are you playing at the 5:51 mark? 😄

[@CyberattackWorld]

get ready: bit.ly/3vZ0yft

[@Danielwilkinson]

Killing it as always

[@gwugluud]

The EXH “Talker” pedal actually has an efx loop for some reason, lol. It’s already a bizarre pedal, but I’ve in/outed a dirt box, a pitch shifter and this old Digitech chorus/flange pedal which has ridiculously severe settings, and the result was suitable only for the criminally insane. 😛

[@officialironman]

Shout out to Gorilla Amps! Great video. Inspiring content as always.

[@thestever]

wow, would love for you to release that together again cover!

[@joep5803]

Freshman roommate Jeff crushed it!

[@vinagras]

Congratulations, I love your channel and I started following this week❤, do you have videos on how to use the Wah pedal?

[@CyberattackWorld]

not yet but i will make a video about this, probably before the end of the year

[@vinagras]

@@CyberattackWorld Thank you man, you have taught me and helped me a lot! I wish your channel much success, so I'll stay tuned!

[@jamisondonald384]

This was a particularly good episode

[@CyberattackWorld]

Thank you, any particular reason why? I'm always curious

[@Shoehazer]

The X.Y.U. example was really good

[@CyberattackWorld]

Thanks smashing pumpkin rules my life

[@dieselbreakfast]

Wish i could see things the way you do. Love your content

[@daltonbrandwene5776]

Your videos are inspiring dude ty 👍

[@shadow__dancer]

Best Janet Jackson cover ever.

[@Nickshreds890]

Please, I need to know what brand guitar is that ? I love it and it looks so comfortable . I also am into humbuckers and having two of them and a single coil sounds brilliant to me . I probably can’t afford the guitar but if it weighs less than 3.5 kilograms I will have to put it on my list of gear for one day ! Secondly, thank you for the brilliant video ! I do not own a lot of pedals but every time I watch your videos, I am reminded that you can do so much without requiring a lot of gear . Even though you are showing us quite a few pedals 😅! But that’s also exciting !! The song you wrote is really heartfelt and I’m digging it . I love that kind of stuff and you’ve got yourself a sound . If it’s mixed in a way to keep the clarity of the chords but also allows for some spillage of the wild pedal sound I feel that would really be a brilliant listening experience . But don’t listen to me , go with what you love and what you want to do . I just think that when there is implied harmony it allows the listener to enjoy the music more. . ( I’m also not a genius when it comes to composing or music theory so I could be totally wrong !) Though I think the same can probably be done with a good bass line . Anyway thank you for the excellent video !

[@Nickshreds890]

That original song is beautiful !! I keep listening to it ! :) I am stoked for when your new music arrives ! And I hope to be able to purchase the album ! Whether digital or a hard copy . I love CDs but I know it’s expensive for even a small print of an album which is a shame . Thank you for the inspiration! Rock on 🤘

[@Nickshreds890]

The delay going into ring mod sound example was so freaking beautiful . I will have to go check if I have FX loops on my pedals . I know I have an Fx loop on a Laney amp so I will have to check it out .

[@CyberattackWorld]

thanks for the comment dude, i'm glad you're enjoying the vids this much. to answer the question, that guitar was custom built for me by Alex Glasser at Iron Horse Instruments. he did a great job. the shape was copied from a BC Rich mockingbird I already had.

[@Nickshreds890]

@@CyberattackWorld ooh wow that’s special . Owning your very own custom built guitar is a wonderful thing . I’ve always thought the Bc Rich mockingbird had a cool shape to it but I’ve never tried one . You do things on your channel that are not easy to find elsewhere and it really makes it worth watching to learn new tips and tricks !! Thank you for the reply and have a great week :)!

[@kwaapie]

Just discovered your videos. Immediately subd. Good shit!