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Thank you for the reply. Yes, I tried setting up 2 switches, one set for tip, and one set for ring. I flip flopped them, as well. I also switched the polarity in the global settings. I tried momentary and latching. No luck! It seems like it should be possible though, right?

Hello all. I am trying to control the stop/start function (CTL1) of a Boss RC 5 looper with my Line 6 Helix functioning as the external controller. I have the two devices connected via TRS 1/4 inch cable, using the Stop/Memory Shift input on the RC 5. I’m connected to the Exp Pedal 2/Ext Amp input on the Helix. In the Command Center, using the Ext Amp function, I’ve tried every combination of momentary, latching, ring, tip, etc.,. Nothing seems to work. Any ideas if this is possible? I added the instructions for adding an external footswitch , but they are for a Boss controller. I’m not sure if the Helix can do this.

Is there a reason to not use Send 1/Return 2?

Hello! I would like to add a Boss Looper pedal, and I want to double check my thinking. I am using the Helix LT. I am running 2 acoustic guitars (one in the guitar input and the second in the Return 1). I believe the best way to add the looper for guitar 1 is to use Send 1 and Return 2. Is this an acceptable route? YouTube videos suggest the FX loop block to return, but it’s greyed out because I have a guitar in the Return 1 input. Thanks!

I would think that the one of the plexi preamp models would be a good place to start. The Brit Trem is my personal favorite model for classic Marshall crunch, though I’ve never used the preamp model into the front of an amp. You could also boost it with a drive pedal for a different tone, if it’s too harsh. Give it a try.

I always enjoy looking at other users’ patches. I’ve gotten so many cool ideas this way. This is especially true with more complicated patches, like yours, because there are so many different ways to construct these tones with the Helix. Thanks again for sharing.

Ha! I did see it. Thanks for the response. Yep, I really like building patches like this. They sound especially great through a nice set of studio headphones. You can get some really inspiring tones this way. But like I mentioned in my post from 2017 (wow, time flies), for any live application of the Helix, I tend to use very basic patches. One amp. One IR. Basic effects when needed. I just find that I can hear myself in a mix so much better, probably because it’s easier to eq fewer variables.

Hello all. I'm packing up my Helix LT (one with a defective expression pedal). Line 6 instructed me to return the defective unit, but there is nothing about the USB and AC/power cord. Do I return them as well? I just don't want to end up without them. Thanks for any insight.

Don’t be afraid to combine/stack pedals (if you can in fact do so with the hxfx). A low gain Timmy into the Tone Sovereign is one of my favorite OD tones on the Helix.

Ok. This one’s a long shot on the Helix forum, but here it goes. I would like to connect my electronic drum kit (w/midi capability) to the PS4 so my daughter can play Rock Band. This would replace the really basic drum set that comes with the game. Typically, this connection is made with this midi adapter: https://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Rock-Band-MIDI-PRO-3/dp/B0042B3EOM Unfortunately, this adapter is nearly impossible to find anywhere. I do, however, have a Helix LT. I have never explored the midi functions of the Helix, so I have no idea if it could function in a similar way to this adapter. My kiddo loves rock/classic rock music, and I think this game might really get her interested in learning the drums. Help out a dad trying to keep rock music alive for at least one more generation! Thanks in advance to anyone with some insight.

I actually just use a 1x12 tube combo (Marshall DSL), and it cuts in a way that works great with a drummer. It’s also small enough to not encourage volume wars with other guitarists. Very little tweaking needed on the patch. No mic needed since I’m sending a completely modeled sound to the mixer via xlr. I get what you are saying though about keeping it simple and staying with an all modeling/frfr solution. I do that exact thing most of the time. But since the Helix provides such flexibility, I think it’s a good idea to check out other options. I mean, it’s always fun to buy more gear, right?

I’m just going to throw in another approach, which works because the Helix is such a flexible device. Create a hybrid patch that sends a path from 1/4 inch to the effects return of a real amp and a separate path to the xlr to the PA system. Of course, this is only an option if you have a guitar amp. In in my current band, everyone uses modeling devices and the drummer uses an electronic kit, so Helix to frfr works great. No real amp needed. But if I were competing with a tube amp and drummer, I would use the hybrid approach mentioned above. Again, this is just another point of view. The other users here have also provided helpful tips that might work for you with your current gear.

Definitely. I had to bring the drive on the Timmy down around 2, and the Legendary to about 3-4. This pedal has A LOT of gain.

I agree. I also agree with you that it works really well running straight into a cab or IR. I couldn't dial it in very well, even into a clean amp, but when I placed the Timmy before it (to cut some lows) and an EQ after it (to boost mids), it really sounded nice running into a dual cab. An unexpected bonus of 2.9 for me.

That is a really great amp. I’m not sure if you already tried them, but the Placater clean and dirty models are based on Friedman amps. They’ve been my “go-to” models for a while. They both sound awesome with the Timmy OD, as well. You can cover a lot of ground in a cover band setting with them. Good luck with your tone search.