{"id":31943,"date":"2026-06-05T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/?p=31943"},"modified":"2026-06-19T19:16:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T19:16:30","slug":"how-to-solve-live-routing-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/blog\/how-to-solve-live-routing-problems","title":{"rendered":"Three Live Routing Problems &amp; How Radial\u2019s BigShot True-Bypass Switchers Solve Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adding gear adds creative options &amp; complexity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proper routing ensures reliability, redundancy, &amp; repeatability.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>True-Bypass switchers eliminate noise, simplify workflow, and preserve tone<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passive &amp; Active Switchers are useful for different use cases<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplicity is a design choice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Live Rigs Get Complicated (Even When You Don\u2019t Mean Them To)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s because your gig has changed (or changes constantly), your rig evolves: new pedals, a second amp, an interface, an amp sim; the possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each addition adds functionality and expands your options on stage, but can create unintended complications. When adding those options, it\u2019s important to consider the most effective way to route signals to ensure pristine sound reproduction and a fluid on-stage or in-studio workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Routing isn\u2019t just about getting signals from point A to point B. It\u2019s about what happens to them along the way and how you route them in real-time, during performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding a tool that helps you streamline and manage routing helps reduce complexity substantially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ensuring Reliability &amp; Redundancy, Without Complexity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feature creep isn\u2019t something that just applies to a device or software platform. Taken as a whole, your system, from the instrument out, offers you plenty of opportunities to add elements, resulting in feature creep on a system level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every extra feature or device adds potential points of failure; additional cabling and power supplies, the potential for noise, interference, and the alteration of your signature sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also means you have more to deal with and think about on stage. Developing \u2018muscle memory\u2019 isn\u2019t just helpful in playing your instrument but also in making all the changes to your settings, patches, and so forth during performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to manage that? Let\u2019s take a look at some common routing scenarios and how Radial\u2019s BigShot line of passive True-Bypass switchers can help streamline routing and workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Routing Problem #1: Switching Between Amps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most typical scenario here is a setup where you\u2019re sending one source to two amps and need to switch between and\/or blend the sound of those amps. Even if both amps are connected to the same power source and you\u2019ve done everything possible to eliminate noise, you may still end up with hum and buzz in one or both amps and\/or unwanted alterations to the true tone of your instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obviously, physically adjusting the level of your amps mid-performance isn\u2019t ideal. You could jury-rig a solution using a Y-cable, but it\u2019s better to address all the issues via a single solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solution: BigShot ABY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot-ABY-on-amp-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot-ABY-on-amp-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot-ABY-on-amp-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot-ABY-on-amp-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot-ABY-on-amp-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot-ABY-on-amp-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot-ABY-on-amp-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BigShot ABY is a true-bypass ABY switcher featuring two latching footswitches for switching between or running two amps simultaneously. Its second output offers a ground lift and isolation transformer that, when engaged, eliminates ground loop noise. Additionally, a 180\u00b0 polarity reverse switch corrects phase and frequency cancellation issues. So you can be confident your true tone will come across unaltered. It also has a dedicated tuner out and can be used for multiple applications, such as muting your amp or switching between channels on vintage amps that don\u2019t support remote switching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Take a deep dive into ABY switching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/blog\/understanding-aby-switchers\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Routing Problem #2: Switching Between Instruments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using one amp and need to switch between two instruments?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blunt force approach is adding an amp or physically unplugging one instrument and plugging in another. That works, but it increases the potential for failure and noise, and adds to your channel count (which can be problematic when console real estate at Monitors or FOH is an issue).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also means you have to mute or turn your amp\u2019s volume up and down to avoid pops and clicks, and adjust your instrument level each time you transition between one instrument and the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solution: BigShot i\/o<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the BigShot i\/o True-Bypass Instrument switcher, which does the reverse of the BigShot ABY. Allowing you to switch between two inputs rather than outputs, seamlessly and noise-free. It also provides trim, brightness, and level controls on input 2. So you can dial in your tone to taste and match levels once instead of repeatedly<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot_io_off_Stage-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot_io_off_Stage-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot_io_off_Stage-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot_io_off_Stage-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot_io_off_Stage-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot_io_off_Stage-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bigshot_io_off_Stage-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like the ABY, it features a dedicated tuner output and mute switch. Whether switching between a pair of electric guitars, acoustic and electric, an active and passive bass, all the control you need to transition from one axe to another is available via a simple, one-box, set-it-and-forget-it solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Need more? Check out our entire range of instrument splitters <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product_category\/instrument\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Routing Problem #3: Switching Between Two FX Pedal Chains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody wants to look like they\u2019re tap dancing when making changes on their pedalboard while the band and crowd wait for them to sort themselves out. It\u2019s not a good look from the stage or audience perspective and ups the chance of human error, noise, and, frankly, distracting yourself from the job at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solution: BigShot EFX<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BigShot EFX provides fixed infrastructure for your FX rig, allowing you to set up two separate effects loops and insert them into your pedal chain as and when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BigshotEFX_On_Pedalboard-1-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BigshotEFX_On_Pedalboard-1-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BigshotEFX_On_Pedalboard-1-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BigshotEFX_On_Pedalboard-1-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BigshotEFX_On_Pedalboard-1-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BigshotEFX_On_Pedalboard-1-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/BigshotEFX_On_Pedalboard-1-edited-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It simplifies your setup. Letting you use multiple pedals in different combinations and switch between them with a single stomp, seamlessly and silently. Grouping, for example, distortion and similar pedals on one chain, and time-based FX on another, and then switching or blending them easily; no tap shoes required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means less likelihood of hitting the wrong pedal or sequence of pedals and, with vintage pedals that are more likely to cause noise inherently, the ability to engage them only when needed \u2013 putting them in True-Bypass mode for a straight wire connection, eliminating the need to put up with a 60-cycle hum for the entire show, or to add a buffer that may alter your sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Passive Switching Works So Well Live<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In brief, one less failure point. Although our BigShot boxes can be used with a power supply, it\u2019s only required to light the LEDs on the pedals, not to operate the device. Lose power, and you don\u2019t lose functionality as you would with an active device, whether it\u2019s hard-wired or battery-powered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple passive routing ensures the original character of the instrument reaches the console without unwanted coloration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passive, transformer-isolated switchers help eliminate ground loops that introduce noise on stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fixed, predictable routing from rehearsal to the stage \u2013 Passive switchers pass your sound along as intended, which means no surprises for your engineer or audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No Power, No Problem \u2013 i.e., no batteries or wall warts, nothing to run out of juice or get kicked out of a device accidentally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Active Switching Makes Sense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Active switchers can be beneficial depending on your use case. That\u2019s where our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/twin-city\">Twin-City Active ABY Amp Switcher<\/a> comes into play. It provides the same functionality as the BigShot ABY, but includes a buffer circuit to eliminate high-end loss and signal degradation over longer cable runs, and also prevents loading down your pickup in cases where you have an instrument with passive pickups plugged directly into your amps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: Simplicity Is a Sound Decision<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For true tone in any situation where multiple amps, instruments, and\/or FX chains are in play, True-Bypass switchers are highly useful tools. Giving you the confidence that your signal will behave exactly the same way every show. Reducing the kind of complexity that impacts your sound and your ability to perform without thinking about that change you\u2019ve got to make, which order to hit what in, and how to pull it off as quickly and stealthily as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BigShot_Family-scaled-e1780095968817-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BigShot_Family-scaled-e1780095968817-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BigShot_Family-scaled-e1780095968817-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BigShot_Family-scaled-e1780095968817-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BigShot_Family-scaled-e1780095968817-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BigShot_Family-scaled-e1780095968817-2048x1154.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"row products--embed justify-content-center products category-list   count-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product col-12 col-sm-6 category-sub-card-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/bigshot-aby\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"category-sub-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brand-logo radial\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-images d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/BigShot-ABY-feature_-300x300.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-desc radial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>BigShot ABY<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"short-desc\">True-Bypass Switcher<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Radial BigShot ABY is a true-bypass ABY switcher that toggles or combines two guitar amplifiers in phase and without hum &#038; buzz caused by ground loops.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product col-12 col-sm-6 category-sub-card-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/bigshot-io\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"category-sub-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brand-logo radial\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-images d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/bigshot-io-feature-1-297x300.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-desc radial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>BigShot i\/o<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"short-desc\">Instrument Switcher<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Radial BigShot i\/o is an easy to use instrument selector that lets you quickly transition between any two instruments and send the output signal to your amp.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t<div class=\"row products--embed justify-content-center products category-list   count-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product col-12 col-sm-6 category-sub-card-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/bigshot-efx\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"category-sub-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brand-logo radial\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-images d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bigshot-EFX-feature-300x300.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-desc radial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>BigShot EFX<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"short-desc\">Effects Loop Switcher<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The BigShot EFX is a true-bypass effects loop switcher that lets you set up two separate effects loops and insert them into your pedal chain at will.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product col-12 col-sm-6 category-sub-card-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/product\/twin-city\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"category-sub-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"brand-logo radial\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-images d-flex\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.radialeng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/twin-city-featured-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-desc radial\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Twin-City<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"short-desc\">Active Amp Switcher<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"product-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Twin-City is an active ABY switcher that toggles or combines two guitar amplifiers in phase and without noise, with a class-A input buffer to drive both amps without any loss of gain.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking for other ways to take control and stay True To Your Music on stage?<\/strong> <strong>Check out the blogs listed below:<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Live Rigs Get Complicated (Even When You Don\u2019t Mean Them To) Whether it\u2019s because your gig has changed (or changes constantly), your rig evolves: new pedals, a second amp, an interface, an amp sim; the possibilities are endless. Each addition adds functionality and expands your options on stage, but can create unintended complications. 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