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Description
Introducing the Xotic Effects X-Blender Switchable Series/Parallel Loop Pedal, a unique addition to your pedalboard. This innovative pedal is designed to function like the Aux Send/Return on a mixing console, offering on-the-go wet/dry mixing. By feeding your effects with your guitar's direct signal, the X-Blender preserves the authenticity of your tone, letting you experience your guitar's sound as it was meant to be heard.
Unlike a string of effects pedals that often produce undesirable artifacts, this pedal ensures a clean, clear signal, effectively protecting you from narrowing dynamic range and multiple filtering. The X-Blender operates in both Series and Parallel modes, offering versatility to your sound control.
In Series mode, you're treated to a simple, true bypass effects loop with no buffering, keeping your signal pure. On the other hand, Parallel mode brings in a buffer, letting you mix the dry and affected signals to your liking using the Dry/Wet knob.
Additional features like a 2-band EQ, Volume control, a +6dB Boost switch, and a Phase Invert switch add depth to your customization, helping you craft the perfect tone.
Key Features:
- Works in both Series and Parallel modes
- Feeds your effects with your guitar's direct signal for tone preservation
- True bypass in Series mode, buffer in Parallel mode
- Dry/Wet, 2-band EQ, and Volume controls for sound customization
- +6dB Boost switch for added volume
- Phase Invert switch for correcting unwanted side effects
- Ideal for those seeking a clean, clear signal and versatile sound control
Product specs
| Type | Guitar Effects Loop blender |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/4" (return) |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" (out), 1 x 1/4" (send) |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply sold separately |
| Batteries | 1 x 9V |
| Height | 2" |
| Width | 4.62" |
| Depth | 3.65" |
| Weight | 1 lb. |
FAQs
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What is the primary function of the Xotic Effects X-Blender pedal?
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The Xotic Effects X-Blender pedal allows you to blend your wet and dry signals, offering a footswitch-controlled effects loop that can add true bypass to your signal chain.
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Can the Xotic X-Blender be used with bass guitars?
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Yes, the Xotic X-Blender is designed to work with most stomp boxes and can be used with bass guitars to blend effects while maintaining your dry signal's integrity.
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Does the Xotic X-Blender require an external power supply?
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The Xotic X-Blender can be powered by a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately, or by using a 9V battery.
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How does the Xotic X-Blender maintain signal quality?
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The Xotic X-Blender is all analog, ensuring zero latency in your dry signal, and includes bass, treble, and volume controls to compensate for any pedal board signal loss.
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Xotic X-Blender Effects Loop Pedal — Daniel Fisher
Reviews
PROS
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Restores volume and minor tone changes effectively
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Features boost and blender/series footswitch for enhanced control
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Eliminates loss of low end with distortion pedals
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Allows for better control of wet/dry mix, even with high-gain amps
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Well-made with a durable design
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Offers a solution for bypass tone issues
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Enables precise control over effects like subtle phase sweeps
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Can function as a clean boost for solos
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Fits on pedalboards despite slightly larger size
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Compatible with a variety of effects including overdrive, delay, and modulation
CONS
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Takes up more space on pedalboards than some alternatives
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Can introduce hiss with treble settings
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Lacks detailed EQ frequency information from the manufacturer
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Sound quality may diminish when using multiple pedals through it
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Xotic Effects X-Blender Switchable Series/Parallel Loop Pedal.
Features and functionality
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The X-Blender offers an EQ option for the wet signal and a phase switch, providing additional tonal flexibility.
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The Xotic X-Blender is noted for its wet/dry blending capability, making it particularly suitable for bass setups.
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Parallel blending on the Xotic X-Blender is enhanced by having a phase/polarity switch, which is crucial for avoiding phase issues.
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Comparisons
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Compared to the Boss LS-2, the X-Blender includes an EQ for wet signals and a phase switch, offering more control over the sound.
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OBNE offers phase switches conveniently on the front, unlike EHX where accessing them requires removing the back plate and using dip switches.
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OBNE might have a slightly higher gain adjustment capability compared to EHX, useful if needing to boost signal levels.
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Use cases and applications
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Ideal for blending modulation effects, particularly fuzz and chorus, without losing essential frequencies in a band setting.
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User experience
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Owners with bass setups praise the X-Blender for maintaining tonal clarity, especially when using effects that typically muddy the sound.
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According to the note he's been using the X-blender since 2016 on stage and the Xotic wahs and Super Clean buffer since 2019 .
Dylan Carlson confirms the use of the Xotic Effects X-Blender Switchable Series/Parallel Loop Pedal in an Instagram post where he mentions, "as usual my trusty @jimdunlopusa mxr comp, and a couple things i found slightly used, @xotic_usa x blender runnin the effects loop." This statement, posted by Carlson himself, serves as direct evidence of his usage of this specific pedal.
Paul Jackson Jr. endorses the Xotic Effects X-Blender Switchable Series/Parallel Loop Pedal, as shown in a user-uploaded photo.
Natsuko Miyamoto uses the Xotic Effects X-Blender Switchable Series/Parallel Loop Pedal, as mentioned in an Instagram post where she discusses her current pedal setup.
In a Premier Guitar rig rundown, Jimbo Hart mentions using the Xotic Effects X-Blender Switchable Series/Parallel Loop Pedal as part of his setup.
His pedalboard can be seen several times during EarthQuaker Sessions while playing "Silence is Golden" & "Expert in a Dying Field" (e.g. at 3:42)
Featured in this October 3, 2019 Twitter post of Fujita's pedalboard.
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