What is the Electro-Harmonix Tri Parallel Mixer and what does it do?

The Tri Parallel Mixer is an FX loop mix pedal that allows you to run up to three separate effects loops in parallel. Instead of chaining pedals in series, you can blend their signals together, creating unique textures and sounds. It's perfect for experimenting with complex signal routing and achieving tones not possible with traditional series connections.

How many effects loops does the Tri Parallel Mixer have?

The Tri Parallel Mixer features three independent mono effects loops. Each loop has its own send and return jacks, allowing you to connect a wide variety of pedals or even entire pedalboards. This gives you immense flexibility in how you combine and blend your effects.

How do I control the individual effects loops on the Tri Parallel Mixer?

Each of the three effects loops has its own dedicated footswitch for engaging or bypassing that specific loop. You also get individual Send and Return volume controls for each loop, along with EQ and phase controls, letting you precisely blend and shape the wet signal of each effect into your overall mix. Additionally, there's a global master volume control and a dry volume knob to blend in your untouched instrument signal, offering comprehensive control over your sound.

Can I use the Tri Parallel Mixer to blend different types of effects?

Absolutely! The Tri Parallel Mixer excels at blending various effects, such as running a distortion, a chorus, and a delay all in parallel. This allows you to create rich, layered sounds where each effect maintains its clarity without being muddied by the others, offering creative possibilities for guitarists and sound designers alike.

What kind of bypass switching does the Tri Parallel Mixer use?

The Electro-Harmonix Tri Parallel Mixer utilizes buffered bypass switching. This ensures that your signal remains strong and clear even when running through multiple pedals and long cable runs, preventing tone loss and maintaining signal integrity across your entire setup.

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Electro-Harmonix Tri Parallel Mixer

Name: Tri Parallel Mixer
Brand: Electro-Harmonix
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3-loop Switcher/Mixer Pedal with Channel Volume, EQ, and Phase Controls and Global Wet/Dry and Volume Controls

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If you've ever tried to run multiple fuzz pedals simultaneously, you know how hard it can be to get them to stack. Enter the EXH Tri Parallel Mixer. This double-wide stomp lets you blend or toggle any three sets of pedals, along with your dry instrument signal, to create the ultimate tonal concoction. Each channel has its own independent send and return volumes, EQ, and phase controls — the latter for making sure all your pedals play nice together — along with indicator LEDs so you can see, at a glance, which loops are active. In addition, you also get a global master volume control to hit your amp or interface at the appropriate level, along with a dry volume knob to blend in some of your untouched signal. Switcher ("XOR") and mixer ("AND") modes make the Tri Parallel Mixer a powerful addition to any advanced pedalboard.

Why parallel mix my pedals?

Most of us guitar, bass, and synth players run our pedals in series, whereby the effects of the first pedals are passed along to the next, and those to the next, and so on. Most of the time this causes no issue — in fact, many players prefer their pedals stacked in series like this. Where this can pose a problem is for pedals that expect to "see" the dry instrument signal untouched. Fuzz, octave, and harmonizer pedals — anything that tracks, really — are notoriously choosy about that first position. With the EHX Tri Parallel Mixer, you can send your dry signal to multiple pedals or loops of pedals and blend them to taste. So if you just want a touch of fuzz or a spoonful or chorus, you have full control over the end result. It's your chance to play mad scientist over your entire pedal chain.

And what's with that Dry knob?

A large number of vintage and modern pedals have no wet/dry blend. In fact, many are simple on-off circuits. The Tri Parallel Mixer doesn't just let you concoct the perfect potion from your favorite stomps, but once you find the right blend, to feed back in your dry signal for as extreme or subtle results as you choose. So bass players: you can dial in that hairy, fuzzy top end without sacrificing your low-end clarity. Guitarists: you can create full-fat layer cakes of the craziest effects without compromising feel. Aided by a final master volume to hit your preamp just right, the Tri Parallel Mixer from Sweetwater is one pedal that will continue to pay dividends on your musicmaking potential.

What else is it good for?

FX pedal loops

in XOR mode, the Tri Parallel Mixer also functions as a 3-loop switcher pedal. So if you want to quarantine your noisier pedals until you need them on, or if you want to activate entire troves of pedal effects in one stomp, this one stomp has you covered.

Instrument switcher

By running multiple sources into each loop's return and setting their levels, you can run multiple instruments into the same amp. This is perfect for level matching between guitars, or for switching instruments mid-set.

Amp combiner

Ever dream of hearing your guitar come out of two amps at once? The Tri Parallel Mixer can also accomplish this via its level-controlled sends, all without imparting additional latency or phasiness between your outputs.