Detail 01
Send and return jacks
Pulls other pedals out of the main chain so their output can sit beside the dry signal instead of replacing it.
Product detailSKU #1273888005434
Carl MartinParaloop Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A buffered parallel loop pedal that runs an effects chain alongside your dry signal. For players who want blend control over time-based or dirt pedals.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Blending a wet delay or reverb against an untouched dry signal
- Keeping dry punch while running gain pedals in a loop
- Pedalboards where one section needs independent level control
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a sound of its own — it makes none
- Simple boards with two or three pedals in line
- Anyone needing battery power on the road
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
1M ohm input impedance
High enough not to load down passive pickups, so treble and pick attack stay intact at the front of a board.
Detail 03
100 ohm output impedance
Low-impedance buffered output drives long cable runs to the amp without the high-end loss unbuffered boards get.
Detail 04
1M ohm return, 100 ohm send
The loop itself is buffered both ways, so pedals inside it see the same friendly impedances as your main chain.
Detail 05
10 mA current draw
Almost nothing on a pedalboard supply. It will share a daisy chain without starving other pedals.
Detail 06
62 dB signal-to-noise ratio
Modest. Noise from pedals in the loop gets carried through, so a hissy fuzz stays hissy.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Needs a 9V DC adapter with a ring-positive plug; check your supply's polarity
- 02You supply the pedals in the loop plus two more patch cables
- 03Buffered design means it always affects the chain, even when the loop is off
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Paraloop change my tone on its own?
No. It has no drive, EQ or modulation of its own. It routes signal and buffers it. Any change you hear comes from the pedals you put in the loop.
02How much power does it draw?
10 mA at 9V DC. That is low enough to run off a daisy chain alongside several other pedals without loading the supply.
03Can I run a delay in the loop and keep my dry sound?
Yes. That is the point of a parallel loop — the dry path continues while the loop output sits beside it, so repeats do not swallow the direct signal.
04Will it work with long cable runs?
Yes. The 100 ohm output is buffered and low impedance, which is what keeps high end alive over long cables to the amp.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Power
- 9V DC
3 detailsConnections & power
- Output
- 100 Ohm
- Input
- 1m Ohm
- 9v DC Adapter Plug On Ring Power Consumption
- 10 mA
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 1
- Dimensions
- 2-13/16 inchH x 4-13/16 inchW x 7 inchD
3 detailsOther
- S N Ratio
- 62 dB
- Send
- 100 Ohm
- Return
- 1 MOhm
