Examples of pedal setup.
We will now look at some possible combinations for the use of the pedals. These setups are fairly simple and must be connected in series in the direction of the arrows (remember that the position of one effect with respect to another is very important). The diagrams shown in some cases are the ones proposed by many of the manufacturers. In the cases shown, we refer to the pedal diagram using BOSS effects, some taken from the Guide Book that accompanies these effects.

The diagram below shows a typical rock setup. If the chorus is stereo, it can be placed last to supply a stereo signal, especially if using two amplifiers. With only one aplifier, connect only the mono output of the chorus. If desired, you can add a compressor at the beginning of the series.

The ideal Blues setup is displayed in the next example. Both for Blues and Country sounds, a stereo chorus and two amplifiers is recommended.

For Jazz all you need are two pedals, but the chorus (if stereo and with two amplifiers) splits the signal giving a typical sound of this type.

The next diagram shows the use of a series of pedals, ideal for a modern sound. Please note that the line of effects that could generate background noise, is connected to the send of the noise reducer (in this case the Boss NS2) is taken from the return and sent to the output. The first Wah Wah is the automatic type, but if you want you can insert a classical Wah Wah at the beginning of the chain. The compressor can be inserted before the Wah Wah. The chorus and the delay can exchange places and an eventual pitch can be placed before these. Note the position of the volume pedal, which doesn't influence the sound quality processed by the various distortors and equalizers.

In the next diagram, we see a much more complex connection system. Most importantly there are three new pedals, the line select, each of which have the ability to send various signals in various directions (such as the Boss LS2, which allows you to manage one direct line plus two selectable parallel loops). In our case the signal exits the guitar and passes through the compressor, volume, wah wah, overdrive and enters select 1, where it is coupled to either loop A or loop B (can be chosen in real time using the switch), it then enters and exits the stereo pitch delay. At this point the signal is split: the first is sent to the stereo chorus and the second to the stereo reverb. The chorus divides the signal in two, sending one to return A of line select 2 and the second to return A of line select 3; the reverb does the opposite, sending a signal to return B of line select 2 and the second to return B of line select 3. Line selects 2 and 3 are connected respectively to aplifiers 1 and 2. Depending on the control settings of line select 1, we can choose which signal line to use; line selects 2 and 3 decide which of the input lines to send to the respective amplifier. With this system we can create an endless number of combinations to have more sound possibilities, creating a very versatile and interesting setup.