A Smarter Way to Run Wet/Dry/Wet Rigs

Running a wet/dry/wet or parallel effects setup can transform a guitar sound, adding width, clarity, and depth that a traditional signal chain can't always achieve. But building these rigs often comes with a downside: extra splitters, buffers, special cables, and a maze of routing that makes pedalboards harder to manage.

The Cosmic Loop FX Parallelarator is designed to remove those barriers. It brings true parallel routing into a compact, pedal-sized format, no additional hardware required. Whether you're after a wide stereo spread, layered modulation textures, or a cleaner blend between dry and wet signals, the Parallelarator aims to make advanced routing accessible to any guitarist.

How the Parallelarator Works

At its core, the Parallelarator functions as a compact hub for parallel effects routing. Instead of sending your signal through a long, serial chain where each pedal colors the next, the Parallelarator splits your dry tone and runs it alongside up to three independent effect loops. Each loop receives the signal in parallel, which allows every effect to remain clearer, more defined, and unaffected by what comes before or after it.

You begin by feeding your guitar or pedalboard output into the Parallelarator's input. From there, the unit's built-in splitters and high-quality buffers distribute the signal cleanly to three loops. Each loop has its own wet level control, letting you decide exactly how much of each effect you want in the mix. Because the dry path stays isolated and untouched, your core tone remains full and present no matter how intense your wet effects get.

The Parallelarator handles nearly any rig configuration thanks to its Left, Center, and Right outputs. You can run it into a single amp, a stereo pair, or a full wet/dry/wet setup, without needing to rewire your pedalboard. Loop 3 even includes a phase switch and a dedicated footswitch, making it easy to fix phase issues or toggle an effect silently onstage. The entire system is designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing setup, giving you flexible routing without extra gear or complicated workarounds.

Parallelarator Key Features

Parallel Mixing Made Simple

Instead of stacking your effects in a long serial chain, the Parallelarator sends your dry signal alongside your wet effects, keeping everything clear and defined. Each of the three loops has its own wet level control, making it easy to blend in just the right amount of each effect.

Flexible Output Configurations

One of the Parallelarator's strengths is how easily it adapts to different amp setups. Its Left, Center, and Right outputs allow you to run a single amp, a stereo pair, or a full wet/dry/wet rig without changing any pedalboard wiring. You simply connect the amps you have available, and the unit routes the signals accordingly.

Three Effect Loops

The Parallelarator gives you three dedicated effect loops, each designed to keep your wet signals clean, organized, and easy to control. All three loops feature stereo returns, so you can pair mono pedals with wide-sounding stereo units without any extra routing tricks.

Integration and Signal Quality

The Parallelarator is built to drop into almost any rig without requiring extra gear or complicated routing. Its internal splitters and high-quality buffers ensure that your signal stays strong and transparent from input to output, even when running multiple effects in parallel. This helps prevent the tone loss or high-end roll-off that can happen in larger pedal setups.

Practical Applications

For Studio Players

In a studio setting, the Parallelarator offers precise control over complex effects chains. Parallel routing keeps recordings cleaner and more focused, making it easier to stack delays, reverbs, modulation, and textures without losing clarity. Its ability to run mono or stereo pedals in separate loops also makes experimenting with new sound combinations straightforward.

For Live Performers

Live players benefit from the Parallelarator's ability to adapt quickly to different backline setups. Switching between mono, stereo, or wet/dry/wet rigs doesn't require rewiring the pedalboard, just connect the amps you have available. The silent footswitch on Loop 3 makes engaging effects mid-performance smooth and reliable.

For Ambient, Experimental, or Multi-Amp Rigs

Players who rely on wide, atmospheric tones can use the Parallelarator to build massive soundscapes while preserving their core tone. Running multiple reverbs, delays, and modulation pedals in parallel gives each effect more space, resulting in a cleaner, more expansive mix. For multi-amp rigs, the dedicated outputs help create a true three-dimensional spread without extra hardware or complex routing.

Who the Parallelarator Is For

Ultimately, the Parallelarator is designed for anyone who wants to experiment with parallel processing in a straightforward, pedalboard-friendly way. By combining three effect loops, flexible output options, and high-quality signal handling, it gives players a simple path to bigger, wider, and more expressive tones.

The Cosmic Loop FX Parallelarator is now available on DeathCloud.