Yamaha SPX90 and Alesis QuadraVerb 20k

Bronxgroove · Nov 11, 2020

Hello fellow gear heads,

I finally started getting into Rack effects, yes I'm from the 80's lol Fun stuff. I have a DSL40 changed the speaker to a V30 sounds awesome. I use Boss OD, EQ and NS in the front of the amp. My question is how do I use these racks together with that amp? FX? I'm also going to get a Midi controller and Rocktron Hush. How do I connect all these together? Any info would be appreciated Thanks

dirtyfunkg · Nov 11, 2020

Hey there.

Welcome!

Yes, I'd recommend using the FX loop of your Marshall for the rack effects in question. I'd also recommend getting something like a RJM Mini Amp Gizmo or Voodoo Control Switcher so that, with your midi controller, you can do full on patch changes including switching channels on your amp. Maybe get a Boss ES-5 or ES-8 to handle everything... amp switching, program changes, and stompbox switching.

I used a Quadraverb for several years, and still think it has some of the best reverb and delay tones out there, but I moved on to a Helix which is much more practical. When I finally get a studio set up, the Quadraverb will sit in the rack and probably get used a LOT.

Bronxgroove · Nov 11, 2020

dirtyfunkg said:
Hey there.

Welcome!

Yes, I'd recommend using the FX loop of your Marshall for the rack effects in question. I'd also recommend getting something like a RJM Mini Amp Gizmo or Voodoo Control Switcher so that, with your midi controller, you can do full on patch changes including switching channels on your amp. Maybe get a Boss ES-5 or ES-8 to handle everything... amp switching, program changes, and stompbox switching.

I used a Quadraverb for several years, and still think it has some of the best reverb and delay tones out there, but I moved on to a Helix which is much more practical. When I finally get a studio set up, the Quadraverb will sit in the rack and probably get used a LOT.

Thank you!

I will look into the RJM and Voodoo. Yeah I was looking at the Boss and Custom Audio too. Thanks for the info. The Helix is an awesome unit I'll probably add that rack one day.