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When shaping your guitar tone, one of the most overlooked aspects isn't which pedals you use — it’s how you route them. Parallel routing changes the game. Instead of sending your signal through every pedal in a single chain, you split it into independent paths, run those paths in parallel, and mix them back together at the output. It’s a technique borrowed from studios and modular synths — and it’s something we’re deeply passionate about at Cosmic Loop FX.

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

When it comes to shaping your tone, the guitar effects pedal world offers more choices than ever before. Whether you’re stacking drive pedals, sculpting ambient soundscapes with delay and reverb, or experimenting with modulation and fuzz, your options range from mass-produced staples to hand-crafted boutique treasures.

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.