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

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[@GullySyde28]

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

[@steffenmlgaardlarsen5463]

209.000 People as per June 2023

[@mr.phasfun6044]

🖤❤️❤️💚👍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🖤❤️💚👍✌️

[@Charlieboy2680]

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!

[@57RickH]

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 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RetroDan16]

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!

[@chrischeetham1652]

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.

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@1mnoddity811]

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

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

Glad it helped!

[@justinturnbull6848]

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 😊

[@Prawnchowmein]

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

[@JorgeEscobarMX]

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.

[@richardgrant9367]

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

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

Glad it helped

[@rossarchibald5927]

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]

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

[@ACarchives]

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!!

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

I’m really pleased this helped👍

[@MrSh0w]

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

[@laurastevens7607]

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

[@ArtemiTV]

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

[@fatabeeno]

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

[@terrillpercussion536]

Thank you for this, clear and simple explanation!

[@michaelharshberger223]

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]

Definitly

[@TV2-Live]

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

[@lk-yk9hg]

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

[@selectorerwin1don12]

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.

[@patrickburke3826]

Wonderful and simple explanation. Thank you kindly!

[@richthetrashpicker-upper5244]

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

[@monodux]

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

[@slimpyman]

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

[@camlong89]

Very helpful video. Exactly what i was looking for.

[@L31PZ1G]

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

[@jamesnic4653]

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

[@daanlmsn9740]

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 :)

[@isaacbbe]

Thanks for explaining this! Good stuff!

[@bwibrand3135]

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

[@pineboxstudio9635]

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

[@Joseph124269]

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

[@ajwilliams5551]

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

[@Gosha1992]

Very good explanation, thank you

[@nellysagundo6634]

Thank you for this great tutorial!❤

[@suburbansage]

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

[@tissadodangoda931]

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

[@LikeItDeep]

The explanation I was looking for. Big Thanks.

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ethanicuscopernicus6758]

excellent explanation, thank you!

[@harveyandruss8748]

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.

[@romanyel]

Perfect for what I need. Thank you!

[@KeltyVince]

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]

Excellent points, thanks for the info👍

[@richardwaterman1625]

yeah this happened to me, my poor speakers ahh

[@adarkimpurity]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@cc_1983]

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

[@d-fens646]

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

[@trevormeikle1837]

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

[@johnsmith-si7bj]

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

[@mcky8071]

This is very helpful, Thank you, sir

[@jxxnxn1565]

Thanks, dude, I have learned something useful today.

[@Expediter_Ron]

best explanation so far

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

Glad you liked it

[@YeLLGoYeLLGo]

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

[@HoodHandyman]

well explained. You convinced me to buy this mixer

[@RicardoDiLago]

nicely done, it was helpfull and pleasant to watch Thanks!

[@MikeUIibarri]

Thanks for this!

[@ozfilosExplorer]

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

[@andymackenzie3176]

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

[@mistafrags6113]

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

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

You're very welcome!

[@alexoi87]

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

[@oldmate86]

Very helpful! Thanks dude

[@RED_indiemusic]

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

[@zenarobinson3851]

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

[@frankstone919]

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]

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

[@jimilove7773]

Thanks best vid on this!

[@eclipse8978]

Great video mate ! Thanks for the post 👌

[@fallprecauxionsmusic]

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

[@jamesa9004]

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

[@MarvinScheffold]

Great Video. Helped me a lot!

[@keithgray7593]

Brilliant tutorial!

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Pyroteam2025]

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

[@mikeanumel7474]

amazing explanation.

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

Thank you😊

[@jeanpat8946]

Very usefull ! Thanks a lot

[@loveadumb]

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

[@mendedarrows9394]

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

[@mikey38632]

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).

[@rlopesmd]

Hi, thanks for the video. Amazing!!!

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

Glad you liked it!

[@antoniocruz1163]

Very nice

[@ginociancio1]

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 👍🎼

[@RawwestHide]

Thanks so much

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

You're welcome!

[@EstebanRodriguez-lr6oo]

Thanks!

[@christianirelcabarrubias8895]

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?

[@kauairalph108]

I like your video thanks

[@HeIiosphan]

Thanks for the video!! Your demos are hilarious!! Hahahah

[@HeIiosphan]

Gonna plug my RV-6 and fx ramdom KZbin video now... SCIENCE THANKS YOU

[@zanerichter3806]

Great parallel fx send tutorial! Do you know if I were to use guitar pedals as an insert (saxophone + mic -> pedals -> mixer) would I need a special preamp or DI box?

[@anhellehna6858]

Hello, very usefull video, thank you. Question: How can I add effects just to "Phones" without applying any effect to original sound, which will be recorded through the USB???

[@schipbreukeling3]

This is a seriously good video.I was just wondering that if I Mic my amp to my iMac using Logic Pro X pedalboard and connect the headphone out to the Fx send etc

[@showmak]

Thank you for the excellent guidance, could you please advise if it's possible to connect a Boss DD-3T to Behringer PPA2000BT mixer?

[@bihaoli2335]

THANKS!!!!! This video is really helpful !

[@melancholicxpunk]

Cool towel bro 😁✌️

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

😂🤣

[@ziggizee7510]

Very informative video. I have recreated a similar setup with the same Xenyx 802 USB, Zoom G1on effects pedal and a Yamaha PSS-470 synth all connected to my Windows PC via the USB interface. I am having a little trouble recording the sound I am making on my synth into Audacity. Do you have any tips?

[@sawmahatheimage2023]

❤ thank you 🙏

[@TheSoundTestRoom]

You’re welcome

[@khalijipercussion]

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.

[@pupenoir]

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

[@FidaPr]

Very informative video. Great job!

[@thesoulservice]

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

[@ThiagoWolf]

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?

[@DRAGONFLY2021]

thanks

[@nadiaali7432]

Hello there, thank you for the video! Is it possible to use the stereo inputs on this mixer as mono instead? (like channels 1 and 2?)

[@miguelsalami]

G👀D SHOW MATE👍👍

[@hanf71]

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

[@kamranfallah]

thanks a lot ;) 1-so s this the right way ?because someone said to me you shouldnt do >> Eelectric guitar to >>effect pedals to>>mixer 2-can I do the the same or delay or wah pedal or it's just for multieffect pedals??

[@guiguigodro]

If i am understanding this correctly, the main output to the recording machine is receiving the audio from the piano, but also the same audio that was modified from the AUX return? Does that mean that if you put the level of 5/6 at 0, and also raise the FX level on that input, then you are only recording the audio from the effect channel?