Difference between "Parallel Path" and "Mix"

  • I don't quite understand the difference between the "Parallel Path" and "Mix".
    Stomp A,B and C,D are only assignable to parallel path, but the mix parameters are in stomps and effects, too.
    Isn't it better to use "mix" parameter than to use "parallel path"?

  • - Each effect has a Mix knob that lets some of the signal bypass that slot. Think of the Wet/Dry knob on a Delay pedal.


    - The Amp module has Direct Mix as well, doing the same thing.


    - Parallel Path splits the signal like so:


    A --> B--> Mix
    C --> D --> Amp/Cab --> X --> Mod --> Delay --> Reverb --> Mix


    The most obvious use for PP is bass guitar - it's common to split the signal and run one half clean with a compressor, the other half into a gritty bass amp, and then combine them afterward.