Vortex in Repeater's effects loop

["plain jane" <info@plainjanemusic.com>]

I just got a Vortex and I have been using it in my Repeater’s effects loop.

It works great but one frustrating part is that when I engage the effects loop it brings down

the output volume considerably. This is a problem when I switch the effects loop on and

off which causes very noticeable volume fluctuations.

 

I have the input level on the Vortex set just below the overload level and the output volume is

at 64, which I assume is full.

 

I am feeding my Repeater stereo inputs from my Pendulum Acoustic guitar preamp and recording to track 1&2 and then to track 3&4. I first noticed this problem when I recorded a loop to track 1&2 and then turned on the effects loop. The volume dropped considerably.

 

Is this a common problem with the vortex or is there something I’m doing wrong with the Repeater.

 

Thanks any help is much appreciated!

 

Kevin McPeak