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=== 4 Cable Method ===
The 4 cable method is a way to connect a modeler to a real amp using 4 cables. The cables are:
# Guitar > Modeler
# Modeler FX Loop Send > Amp Input
# Amp FX Loop Send > Modeler FX Loop Return
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#* Modeler Output > Amp FX Loop Return ''or...''
#* Modeler Output > DAW/PA/FRFR speaker
This allows you to run a variety of the ways discussed above and more:
* Use the real amp's pre-amp section
* Use the modeler's amp models
* Use the modeler for pre or post effects, whether using an amp model or the actual amp
* Incorporate additional pre or post effects
* Use the real amp's power section to power a guitar cabinet
Modeler's FX loops are often placeable in the virtual signal chain and can be toggled on/off. This allows some patches to bypass the modeler FX loop which essentially removes the amp's pre-amp from the signal chain - useful when you want to use an amp model inside the modeler. Similarly, the modeler's amp block can be disabled while the modeler's FX loop is engaged, using the amp's pre-amp rather than the modeler's amp models. This gives you full flexibility, allowing you to use amp models for tones your amp is weak at delivering and your amp's tone where it is superior to the modeler's amp models. For example, your amp might have a great lead tone but a so-so crunch tone - one patch uses the modeler for crunch tones while another patch uses the amp for lead tones.
== Major Brands/Models ==