What is an ABY pedal used for?

ABY pedals are used either to turn one signal path into two, or two signal paths into one. This means that you could plug two guitars into one amp simultaneously or plug one guitar into two amps simultaneously.

What is the difference between AB pedal and ABY pedal?

An AB Pedal gives you the option to switch between two signals. An ABY pedal gives you the ability to switch between two signals, or use both at once.

Where do you put the ABY pedal in a chain?

Where you put an ABY pedal in a chain will vary from person to person. The placement of your ABY pedal in your effects chain will largely depend on what is in the chain, and how you want to use the ABY. For example, if you want to run everything through both signals, put it at the end of the chain.

Are ABY pedals active or passive?

ABY pedals can be both active and passive, depending on your particular pedal.

What is the difference between an A/B box and an A/B/Y box?

An A/B box enables you to switch between either of two signals whereas an A/B/Y switch allows you to switch between them or have both simultaneously. The ‘Y’ is a diagram of the signal, with one path forking into two paths.