Just wanted to let you know I read your post, and Kevin and Paul hit the nail on the head.

I've never used an effects loop though, guess all my stuff is too old to have that LOL.

I can say this my compressor is first in line on the pedal board. I don't use noise reduction, so I can't offer much advice on that. Keep at it, and let us know what you come up with.

JD

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