I used the Rochester for a bit and liked it. But recently tried the multiband, setting the low band to act as a LPF, x-over at 28 and min gain on the low. Set the other two bands the same. It's pretty transparent but no thump.
I'd say that anything that tracks the signal ie octaves, pitch stuff and synths is best near the start and agree can benefit from a comp in front. I would alway go for a comp with a blend so you can keep some dynamics while balancing the rest and blend to taste.
I second that. I was going to add that if the TH is responsive to touch (not used on) you might want it before the comp so that you can get a bit more grit when you dig in. But if you want it to be consistent put it after. As already said try it both ways.
Not really needed but it definitely needs a TRS cable. Two switches = two channels. Some things support three switches by using both channels at the same time but that needs extra diodes in the switch. Stomp is not one of those though.
Two pedals in the loops. I use the C4 for envelopes mostly. I have the Stomp octave in a parallel path and switch the gain on the mix for zero to about half. So I can add a clean octave to whatever else is going on. The MC6 really helps as I can select and engage any of the patches from the two synth pedals. The silver button in the middle always sets everthing back to clean basic sound (via MC6).
Here's my advice FFIW. Use the send receive blocks for other effects. You can also add a two button switch for two more stomp switches. Assign one to tuner. Have a play with parallel paths even if it just for clean mix. I will post a pic of mine.
I found a small adapter that changed the barrel size. I needed to use a current doubler as well to get upto the 1A+ the stomp needs. In the end I switched to a Ciock DC7 so had to get it all again. Great power supply though, never gonna run out of amps.
I believe older Line 6 stuff had reversed polarity and so there are L6 adaptors around that reverse the polarity. I have a Stomp and it's centre - ve. It does have a slightly bigger power jack so you still need an adaptor.
This made me chuckle. Ive not had my Stomp for very long but playing with the with comps settled on the Rochester. I use it for drive eq and modulation, the other two pedals I have are C4 and FI. The former I really only use for the envelope filters. I have a great octave patch on the FI but like the Stomp one on a dual path with the FI on the other.
I have just purchased one of these for this exact purpose. (sorry) I was immediately impressed with the sound quality and ease of use. I replaced my current headphone amp as I wanted the built in drum machine which is great. I had a quick go with some of the effects and these are also are good. Recommended.