Parallel Mixing

When we designed the Parallelarator, we wanted to build more than just a pedalboard utility. Here’s how it can become a secret weapon for recording, mixing, and re-amping — even when you’re nowhere near a stage.

If you’ve tried integrating the Nano Cortex with a stereo guitar rig that includes pedals like the Eventide H90, Strymon BigSky, or Meris LVX, you’ve probably hit this wall. Run the Nano before your stereo pedals, and you lose your spacious stereo image. Run it after, and your drive or fuzz algorithms might sound flat or unresponsive. So how can you keep your signal stereo and dynamic without rethinking your entire rig?

If you’ve ever switched on a pedal or blended two sounds together and thought, “Why does my tone suddenly sound thinner?”  — you’ve...

When I started Cosmic Loop FX, I wasn’t just trying to build pedals for the sake of building pedals. I wanted to solve the same problems I’d run into myself as a guitarist—real-world, practical issues that kept me from getting the sounds I heard in my head.

The bass guitar can be a temperamental instrument: one wrong knob turn and you lose all of that valuable low-frequency information that carries your song. That's why setting up parallel routing is the most life-changing upgrade you can do to your bass rig.

Let’s dive into the why and how of breaking the rules—and explore some truly non-traditional routing setups that actually work.

Parallel signal routing opens up a world of tone that just isn’t possible when stacking pedals in series. With the Parallelarator, you can blend three independent effects loops in parallel, mix in your dry signal, and send everything to one, two, or even three amplifiers — all without reconfiguring your board.

The Parallelarator is already a powerful tool for unlocking new sonic possibilities—but once you've mastered the basics, there's a whole new level of creative potential waiting to be explored. In this post, we’ll dive into advanced tips and techniques to help you get the most out of your Parallelarator, from sculpting your parallel signal paths with precision to integrating unconventional effects in unique ways. Whether you're chasing richer tones, tighter control, or more ex

Let’s take a look at how modern guitarists are embracing parallel routing to craft their signature sounds using effect pedals

If you're chasing huge, immersive guitar tones, few setups are as powerful—or misunderstood—as the wet/dry/wet (WDW) rig. When paired with parallel mixing, it offers incredible clarity, spatial width, and tonal flexibility.