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The Boss LS-2 Line Selector offers a compact and convenient method for managing your effect chains and signal paths. This pedal is more than just a switch; it's a ... more
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rickmeister4|166
7yover 7 years ago
Extremely Useful and Versatile pedal
I use this pedal with my Boss BF-3 and Cry Baby Mini (set in A/B mode) for 3 main reasons;1. it helps keep the signal clean from bad buffers, the boss Bf-3 (I put it in Loop A) has a nasty tone cut in my main signal so throwing it in my loop helps keep my clean tone sparkly.2. Pedals like the Cry Baby Mini (I put it in Loop B) may be a bit hard to switch on and off live, so using it in the LS-2 loop makes it easy to call upon it without any fuss3. if you have two effects you love using but don't play well together like the way I use a Flanger and a Wah, its good to switch between the two without tap dancing the flanger on/off to the wah off/on, with the line selector the job is done with One switch! Plus being able to boost or cut the volume of each line allows for extra versatility, I put a bit of volume boost in loop B with my wah, so when my wah is not active in the loop I can still use Loop B as a Clean boost to push my Distortion pedals! Your results and use may vary, I recommend this pedal to musicians who are experimental with their effects and amps setups.
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wil_vidovich|52
3yabout 3 years ago
Really Good
This is a useful pedal, takes a little bit to get used to, but when you get everything right with it, it becomes such a great tool.
It's a great start to experimenting with your pedal board.
Roles:SingerGuitaristBassist
Genres:RockBluesAlternative rock
thecolehimself|1720
4yabout 4 years ago
All your distortions are belong to us!
Allows me (a bassist) to use any dirt box I like. No more do I have to buy the more expensive "bass" pedal that just has a blend added to the circuit. Clean, solid low end on demand is a dream.
Roles:BassistComposer
Genres:Indie rockFolk rockAlternative country
wormhole_audio|220
4yover 4 years ago
Parallel effects for bass & more.
There are multiple ways to use this pedal, but I use it to add fuzz to my bass tone, while leaving the low end untouched. I fuzz out 1 channel, and slowly blend it into the clean channel to get the tickle while retaining a solid low end.
Roles:GuitaristBassistMusic Producer
pjrflyguy|147
9yabout 9 years ago
Versatile pedal that provides a lot of vale due to it's flexibility.
I have used this pedal as a loop selector for two dirt/distortion loops in the past, and it works flawlessly. I am currently using this to combine the stereo outputs of my Boss PS-6/ Boss RC-3 and sending the combined monaural signal to my amp or DI box. Again, works flawlessly! I have not used this to power additional pedals yet. Great value here.
azfatboy|1314
7yover 7 years ago
The most versatile pedal no one talks about
So much more than a "line splitter", the LS-2 offers two effects loops along with every combination of how you want those inputs routed. This same pedal can be used to split a signal chain, add in (and take out) an effects loop, and even blend those loops in every way imaginable. It even offers a "9V power out" so you can use it to daisy-chain power to other pedals. I like playing around with my pedal board, and I like having options, so for me the LS-2 is indispensable. Indeed, I will be purchasing at least one more. This is a must-have pedal for me.
lobberuno|834
6yover 6 years ago
edited almost 5 years ago
Works like a Swiss Army Knife
This pedal is everything that you need to make some routing for signals and wet-dry stereo. I've been using it also to have my dry amp, then I add the effects with a nice blend. My most used config is A+B Mix - Bypass, so I put the Delay on A, the modulators on B and I run them on parallel, also I keep my dry signal for a big three-dimensional sound.
Roles:SingerGuitaristBassist
Genres:ElectronicRockAlternative rock
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lobberuno|834
For the above instance, if you don't run modulations (like me), you can use a pedal patch and connect it in the same channel (A or B, in A+B Mix>Bypass mode). It brings a solid sound in the dry signal also to evade inverted phase issues.
lobberuno|834
Today I made some experiments, by following the sample settings included with this pedal. So, is possible to use it as a kind of FX Loops because a pedal chain or individual pedals can be attached on every channel. If the channel close the chain using the return, then that sound will be mixed in the bypass selection (depending the current mode). For example, I put the Echosystem in closed chain on B and the TS Mini on A, also as closed chain, then these sounds go mixed to the bypass signal. Actually, the three signals are mixed up, so you can listen to them very clear. Awesome pedal tha works as a mixer in a pedal. Suggestion: Bring more cable patches (shorts and larges) to experiment with your own equipment.
lobberuno|834
Next experiment: Routing stereo signals into a mono Amp.
lobberuno|834
While I still don't try stereo-mono routing, I've used the LS-2 at the end of the signal chain as a booster, in CH.A > Bypass mode, so I get the original signal and the boosted with one pedal push. It produces a nice volumen push with little gain and some compressing, a really good effect to balance the general output.
lobberuno|834
And by the way, you should definitely try parallel overdrives, this is in A+B Mix mode, and using two overdrives in the loops. You csn balance every channel output at your taste.
lobberuno|834
Right now, this white buddy returned to the box, but it is still an useful pedal. Switcher, booster, selector, signal router, all in one pedal.
lobberuno|834
Volume booster is why is on the pedalboard right now.
lobberuno|834
Using right now this pedal to A|B all my other pedals as two pedal chains.
lobberuno|834
I want to use this pedal to have a clean channel directly into the Fender Custom Deluxe Reverb, just in the sweet spot, for a nice rhythm.
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jobelewis|227
7yover 7 years ago
edited over 5 years ago
Of decent quality, very functional with multiple switching options.
I use this for a wet/ dry rig on bass where I send a clean signal to one amp and a distorted signal to another, allowing me to DI my clean amp and mic my drive amp. The switching is very effective, giving multiple options and features a volume for each channel. A bright green and and relatively bright red LED indicate which channel is active.
lucas_naylor|343
8yover 8 years ago
Does what it needs to do, and very well
The LS-2 has a lot of settings for various loops and amp sends. It is very versatile because of this, and allows for quick switches between pedals. I use it to switch between a distortion and an overdrive and it works great for that purpose
Genres:RockJazzIndie rock
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yoga|131
10yover 10 years ago
Analog looper pedal, row selector.. A Swiss knife pedal.. I usually use in A-B-Bypass setting to change loop overdrive + Delay to Fuzz / Wah.
Two knobs allow you to manage the volume of a particular loop or a particular line, convenient, people use it to mix the volumes of tackiness effects used simultaneous A and B which can give very nice rendering sound.
pwftaeo|121
8yover 8 years ago
Double Bass or Royal Blood
This amazing piece of work combines the amazing fact that you can have two effects loops running at once using just one pedal. With 2 volume knobs to perfectly blend your two sounds, you can also achieve with the BOSS TU-3 an amazing clean boost sound. Along with a great Royal Blood style effects loop with an overdrive and an octave pedal.
marcelo_carboni|1453
8yabout 8 years ago
edited over 5 years ago
Very good
Very good and flexible pedal! I use it to get the bass sounds samples from my keyboard into my pedalboard, mixing with the actual bass guitar. It does the job nicely and on live performances most of people can't tell if the bass sound is coming from keyboard or from bass...
Roles:BassistKeyboardistComposer
Genres:RockProgressive rockMetal
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