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Title: switching out parallel circut elements
Post by: Leftrights on January 05, 2004, 10:24:06 PM
I am trying to switch between different sounds with an op amp type of distortion pedal.  (like a tube screamer sort of set up).  I want to be able to switch different diodes, caps, and resitors in and out of the op amp feed back loop.

I was wondering if it is sufficient to just switch out one side of these componants (leaving the other side attached to the circut), or if I should use a double pole switch to get them right out of there.

I'm not sure if there would be any problem with tone sucking or anything if they don't go to ground.

Thanks for any help.
Title: switching out parallel circut elements
Post by: Ansil on January 05, 2004, 10:48:07 PM
should be ok to use a switch and leave one side connected
Title: switching out parallel circut elements
Post by: Leftrights on January 06, 2004, 08:16:44 AM
Good, I kinda thought so.  Just needed to double check.   :wink:
Title: switching out parallel circut elements
Post by: Leftrights on January 06, 2004, 08:16:59 AM
Double post
Title: switching out parallel circut elements
Post by: smoguzbenjamin on January 06, 2004, 11:44:44 AM
Yeah if only one side is connected, no current can pass through.