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Hi Jerry,

It seems that the AN1x's tube simulator is more useful for heavy distortion than milder overdrive.  I haven't ever tried to use it for tube "warmth" without distortion.  The GuitarSync patch I mentioned uses Drive=10 and VCA=115 (for the mono version) or VCA=105 (for the poly version).

I don't use a Pod or stomp box, but I do feed the AN1x into an ART Dual MP tube preamp set for a fairly mild amount of warmth.

Regards,

-BW
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At 06:44 PM 4/21/2003 +0000, you wrote:
>Thanks everyone for your comments ... It seems that I almost always 
>select a very low drive setting (between 1 and 5) for these effects 
>because they get crackly very soon. Bruce based on your comments, I 
>guess I can reduce the propensity to break up by playing with the VCA 
>level, right? I tend to use unison mode, that may be a factor too. I 
>couldnt't tell what the LPF is doing, but based on what you said, I 
>guess it filters the sound that is being routed through the effects 
>but not the dry sound (if you mix wet and dry). I'll check out that 
>sync sound.
>
>Anybody use an outboard distortion/overdrive like POD? Does it make a 
>difference?
>
>Cheers,
>
>Jerry