How to Create a Wet/Dry Rig in Overloud TH-U (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

A Wet/Dry rig allows you to blend your core guitar tone with time-based effects like delay and reverb while keeping your main sound tight and clear. This setup is commonly used in professional studio recordings and live rigs.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a Wet/Dry setup inside Overloud TH-U using parallel routing.

What Is a Wet/Dry Rig?

A Wet/Dry rig splits your signal into two separate paths:

• Dry Signal – Amp and cabinet only (no delay or reverb)

• Wet Signal – Effects only (delay, reverb, modulation)

• Both signals are blended together at the output

This keeps your attack defined while adding space and depth from the effects.

Step 1: Open Routing View

1. Load TH-U inside your DAW.

2. Open the Routing View from the top menu.

3. Locate the main signal chain.

Step 2: Insert a Parallel Split

1. Click between the Input and Amp block.

2. Insert a Split module.

3. Select Parallel Split.

You will now see two signal paths:

• Path A (Dry)

• Path B (Wet)

Step 3: Set Up the Dry Path

On Path A:

• Add your Amp

• Add your Cabinet

• Do not add delay or reverb

This path should contain only your core tone.

Step 4: Set Up the Wet Path

On Path B:

• Remove amp and cabinet (recommended for clarity)

• Add delay and/or reverb

• Set all effects to 100% Wet

• Lower the path volume to around -6dB to -12dB

The wet path should contain only effects.

Step 5: Blend the Signals

Use the mixer controls in the split section to balance the two paths.

Recommended starting point:

• 70% Dry

• 30% Wet

Adjust to taste depending on your genre and playing style.

Pro Tips for Better Results

• Always set delay and reverb to 100% wet

• Keep the dry path completely free of time-based effects

• Adjust the wet path volume instead of the effect mix knob

• Pan the wet path slightly left or right for stereo width

• Use EQ on the wet path to reduce harsh high frequencies

Example Setup (Rock Lead Tone)

Dry Path:

• British-style high-gain amp

• 4x12 cabinet

Wet Path:

• Stereo delay (100% wet)

• Plate reverb (100% wet)

• Slight high-cut around 6–8kHz

When to Use a Wet/Dry Rig

• Lead guitar tones

• Ambient and atmospheric music

• Modern rock recordings

• Studio mixing for clarity

• Live performance rigs

With this setup, your guitar tone will remain punchy and defined while gaining spacious, professional-quality effects.