Boss VF-1 Effect Processor

Thanks David for your response. Would you have the vf1 set to "Power
amp combo" when using the vf1 as a pre and going into the effects
return of your guitar combo?

Jon




--- In BossVF1@yahoogroups.com, "David Spangler" <spangler@...> wrote:
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> Jon,
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> I have used a VF-1 in many configurations. With a combo amp that has an
> effects loop, I have preferred to run the VF-1 into the effects loop
return
> jack. This uses the VF-1 as a preamp and effects unit and uses the amp's
> power amp and speaker. Alternately, I have used the VF-1 into the combo
> input jack, disabling the amp modeling in the VF-1 and, thereby
using the
> VF-1 just for its effects.
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> If you already have a specific guitar combo amp, you might inquire how
> fellow forumites have most successfully used the VF-1.
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> Smilin' Dave
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> From: BossVF1@yahoogroups.com [mailto:BossVF1@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of
> Jon
> Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 8:13 AM
> To: BossVF1@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [BossVF1] Using VF- 1 with guitar amps.
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> I believe that when using a guitar amp with this "little red Boss box"
> the best thing to do is run the vf1 into the effects loop if
> available. Is this true? If it is , then how should I do this on my
> guitar amp.....Loop "send" or "return" in; or in series in the loop?
> Also, then should the vf1 be set to "Line" or one of the "Guitar
> combo" or "Power amp stack" settings?
> Obviously if no guitar amp is used but I go straight into a PA; the
> vf1 should be set to "Line", right?
> Are you guys going to just tell me to try all the settings and pick my
> favourite?
> I don't quite get the manual. I just want to know what the best option
> for a VF1 is with maybe: a Laney VC30 combo, or a JCM 800 head & quad,
> or with a Fender twin? 
> Too many questions?...Sorry. Any ideas appreciated. Thanks.
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> Jon
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