I had a question about true bypass and alt bypass modes with Line 6 DM-4 pedal,wrote a post to them and get the following reply...
'You can tell if the pedal is in true bypass or alternate bypass mode by watching
the LEDs when the pedal is first powered up. If it is in alternate bypass mode,
the LEDs will flash in sequence. You can also tell by listening to hear whether
the relays click or not when you switch an effect on or off. The relays only
click if the unit is in true bypass mode. True bypass is just that - a separate
audio path that bypasses all of the electronics of the pedal for a completely
uncolored signal. Alternate bypass just turns off the DSP, but the signal is
still running through the internal electronics of the pedal.'
but what does this 'relay clicking' they're talking about when pressing the effects on&off...are they the switches clicking when I press I'm confused
'You can tell if the pedal is in true bypass or alternate bypass mode by watching
the LEDs when the pedal is first powered up. If it is in alternate bypass mode,
the LEDs will flash in sequence. You can also tell by listening to hear whether
the relays click or not when you switch an effect on or off. The relays only
click if the unit is in true bypass mode. True bypass is just that - a separate
audio path that bypasses all of the electronics of the pedal for a completely
uncolored signal. Alternate bypass just turns off the DSP, but the signal is
still running through the internal electronics of the pedal.'
but what does this 'relay clicking' they're talking about when pressing the effects on&off...are they the switches clicking when I press I'm confused
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