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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: blearyeyes on November 22, 2023, 10:53:07 PM

Title: What is the benefit of optical bypass?
Post by: blearyeyes on November 22, 2023, 10:53:07 PM
While going through all of my pedal supplies, I found about 20 Opto-Tron boards from 1776. I have all the optical chips (H11F1).

My question is this:  What is the benefit over regular bypass switch?

Title: Re: What is the benefit of optical bypass?
Post by: jimilee on November 23, 2023, 02:56:43 AM
It's clickless and full of cool points. It is more expensive and has more parts, though.


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Title: Re: What is the benefit of optical bypass?
Post by: gordo on November 23, 2023, 03:29:33 AM
I've only used it a few times but was quiet.
Title: Re: What is the benefit of optical bypass?
Post by: GrindCustoms on November 27, 2023, 04:46:44 PM
The main use for me was in effects that have an inherent pop when using mechanical bypass and a PDR won't tame it.