A feature of some digital effects pedals where the incoming guitar or bass signal is split. One side is converted to digital and sent through the effects processing. However, the dry signal is sent straight through to the output, without being converted to digital. This is intended to maintain the purity of the dry signal.
Related Articles:
DIMEBAG’S LEGENDARY DOUBLED LIVE SOUND IN A BOX?!?!
1
DIMEBAG’S LEGENDARY DOUBLED LIVE SOUND IN A BOX?!?!
JHS Morning Glory Clean vs. V4: Same DNA, Two Very Different Pedals
2
JHS Morning Glory Clean vs. V4: Same DNA, Two Very Different Pedals
Content Creator Buying Guide
3
Content Creator Buying Guide
Satchel & Bowcott: The Best ’80s Riffs and Licks? Why One Year Dominated the Decade
4
Satchel & Bowcott: The Best ’80s Riffs and Licks? Why One Year Dominated the Decade
Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Breakout F01
5
Klipsch Flexus Core 200 Breakout F01
Strymon TimeLine MX: Is This the Ultimate Delay Pedal?
6
Strymon TimeLine MX: Is This the Ultimate Delay Pedal?
Better Than Vintage? Victory MK Standard Series Demo (Heads, Combos & Cabs)
7
Better Than Vintage? Victory MK Standard Series Demo (Heads, Combos & Cabs)
Best Bass Guitar Pedals in 2026
8
Best Bass Guitar Pedals in 2026
Inspiration. Information. Passion.
Being music makers ourselves, we love geeking out on all things gear. From the tweakiest techniques to the biggest ideas, our experts work hard to constantly supply inSync with a steady stream of helpful, in-depth demos, reviews, how-tos, news, and interviews. With over 28,000 articles and counting, inSync is your FREE resource for breaking news, reviews, demos, interviews, and more.