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provided with three separate, fully programmable switches, three bright LEDs for status
indicators, and program switches. By default,
the Buffer switch is for the buffer, Loop A
switch for loop A, Loop B switch for loop
B—which may make it look like less than the
highly versatile pedal it is. But looks can be
deceiving: each switch can be programmed
to any combination of Loop, A, B or Buffer.
Programming this pedal is as simple as pushing a button. I can even imagine changing
the programming of the switches between
songs, it’s that easy. And as compact as this
thing is, it saves you from buying a larger
rackmount switcher that you still need a MIDI
controller for. If three switches is not enough,
the D.Loop SGoS can be controlled with
separate MIDI controller so you can program
even more combinations, and it still retains its
settings on its own.
D.Loop SGoS
The D.Loop is part of Lehle’s SgoS, or
Second Generation of Switching, line. All
SGoS pedals are fully MIDI compatible with
each other. They can be easily synced with
other Lehle SGoS pedals and still and keep
their own settings. The D.Loop provided
an In/Out and two separate Send/Returns.
Also provided is a buffer switch with volume,
which provides a +12dB boost. You’re also
The D.Loop is completely silent and clears
your signal chain (it sure made my pedals
sound better). Plugging a distortion pedal
into one loop and a delay into the other, I
was able to switch back and forth, or combine the two, with no extra switching hums or
