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By ''effects'' I mean any effects inserted in the amp's effects loop, between discrete preamp and power amp modules, or inserts in a DAW or PA board. Attempting to dissect all the possible ways that you can run effects is way beyond the scope of this section. I am only focusing on items to consider that may affect your core tone.
* [[Choosing an Amp#Effects LoopLoops|Serial vs. Parallel Effects Loops]] - Watch for phase issues or volume differences when using parallel loops.
* [[#Gain Staging|Gain Staging]] - If you don't set the loop send/receive or otherwise gain stage your effects incorrectly, you will get clipping, which is probably going to sound terrible for the type of effects you'd use here.
* Quality of Effects - Even if an effect is off or has mix set to 0%, it doesn't mean it is guaranteed to be completely transparent. Having poor quality effects in your loop can kill your tone.