TRENDKILLCFH333
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If it turns out well you could probably sell these online.
That would be cool - the profits would fund the next Helix. :D
Now I'm thinking about how I should make it - I can print white ink on clear vinyl. But the Helix and Line 6 logos would interfere. So maybe black background with white ink - certain parts (Guitar in, Send and Return 1, Mono 1/4 out, Midi Out, Mic In and XLR Mono out) would probably have color coded backgrounds since they are the most used I/O's for me. Too bad I can't print fluorescent colors. Should be a fun project!
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You're welcome Trend. The angled lip on the top is perfect for it and the design options are left to you imagination.
An example: When i go on tour I work out my I/O routing before I leave and then Ill swap the green tabs for fluro pink (like the power). That way there is less confusion :)
That's a great idea to be prepared with the I/O routing before a tour. Probably makes setups a whole lot easier!
I work for a graphics/printing company.......thinking I might design a one piece, low tac adhesive decal and run it with the next available job. Pics to follow only if it turns out nice. :)
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I'm one of the guys use bought the Helix for 4CM with my tube amps to mainly use as an editable pedal board in digital format. The MIDI feature has opened a whole new world for me for rig control. Now I won't even look at another amp unless it has MIDI. Some people would've told me to only buy an HX Effects for that use and I probably would've.
But I'm glad they didn't, because I've gotta say, as a guitarist addicted to tube amps - I ended up using the Helix preamps a lot more than I thought I would. And now, I almost like the PRS based Archon preamp better than my Mesa Triple Crown 100 preamp.......almost. But the great thing is, there's so many more preamps in there to choose from! You can have your tube amp sound and then switch to any preamp in Helix that you want at the tap of a button. The Helix preamp tone powered by your amps tube power section is key.
I never intended to use the Helix for recording, but this weekend my band will be recording some demos and I'll be going right from the Helix using IR's.
My point is, because Helix is so versatile, you might find a use for the Helix for other than what you originally intended it for.
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I use the same method on my analog board - never thought to apply it to the Helix. Thanks for posting!
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Not quite my thing.. but have you tried the Archon amps? They might do they job for you.
This right here......I think the Archon is the best preamp in the Helix!
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I'm not a huge effects user, so I'm looking forward to the Lone Star and Friedman BE-100 preamps.
I just started playing around with the preamps/FX loop into my Mesa TC-100 and holy hell - these preamps sound great through the tube power amp section!
I particularly dig the PRS Archon preamp. Almost sounds better than the TC-100 preamp......almost.
This has totally changed my mindset on the Helix as I was only using it for a standard pedalboard 4cm setup.
Now I'm realizing how much I can do with and after 2 months of ownership, feel like I've just opened a whole new world of tones at my disposal.
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Sounds good, man!
Huge Clutch fan here!
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Awesome - thanks again.
I had put a Noise Gate in front of the amp and in the effects loop and was wondering what that hum was - now I know!
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I really needed to learn about this - thanks for posting!
If I got the Ebtech - where is the best place to put this in the signal?
Might have to get 2 of these - 1 for home and 1 for rehearsal space!
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Ever read a $hitty manual? Me, too. Just because the manual doesn't spell it out as being "officially sanctioned", doesn't mean it won't work. There are either enough ins and outs to make it happen, or there aren't... and most of the time it's the amp you're trying to pair it with that's the limiting factor. No FX loop on the amp, no 4CM...
No worries. I prefer the Helix anyway, so problem solved for me.
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Here's the bottom line. If a pedal has an effects loop, that pretty much enables it for 4CM.
So I just combed through the Boss GT-8 manual and I did find that those effects loops I/O were for adding in other pedals with the GT-8 signal. I could be wrong here but I did not see anything in the manual for 4CM setup with an amp.
So I'll revise my statement: The Helix is more user friendly (at least for me) when setting up 4CM with amps. :)
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Huh? I’ve owned a GT-5, 6 & 8 and 4CM has always been doable on all of them and the I/O on this GT-1000 isn’t much different. The only real difference is that it has XLR connectors and an extra effects loop. Although I never owned either, I know that the GT-10 & 100 are no exception to this. All you need to do 4CM is an effects loop. In fact the early GT series were some of the first few pedals that encouraged players to use 4CM. So, I have to ask, what in tarnation are you talking about???
I supposed I was incorrect. I owned the GT-6 and only used it for direct processed signals. 4CM was a capability I was not aware of with the GT series. If so, I might have kept it!
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I would say that the Boss is no competition - less I/O's to work with, no firmware updates (from what I know of Boss units), no 4CM routing (my history with Boss products seem to be they are only front of amp processors), mono-color display and no customizable scribble strips. They also seem to be behind technologically speaking in emulating tube amp response. This seems to be their first attempt to compete with Line 6 and Fractal in that realm. The future will be interesting though as I do enjoy a few Boss products! I haven't used a Boss processor since the GT-6, so I could be off base on a couple of these point.
As far as Fractal, there's just no comparison due with the price point - quite frankly, the Fractal costing $2,499 better blow the Helix out of the water!
In conclusion, I would still prefer the Helix mainly due to firmware updates and being able to use it as a pedalboard via 4CM with my Mesa's/Marshall.
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Yup, works fine for me, too... and I can't argue with the price of $0.
An infinite improvement over the case for the 500X... "tight fit" doesn't begin to describe that thing. You needed a fistful of Crisco and a running start to get the POD in there, and the zipper pulls were worthless, flimsy metal...they all snapped off within ~4-6 weeks of regular use. But the Helix bag seems much more durable and has that "bungee cord-ish" material for zipper pulls, so there's really nothing to break. And I don't get winded trying to cram the Helix in there...it's a much better bag.
And tons of room for cables! I made a 4cm cable snake (w/ midi) using the Pedal Python and it fits in the larger cable pocket very nicely with room to spare. It's a great case for the Helix.
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It doesn't appear to be hurting sales. But of course, it's working fine for me...
Of course, you're right about the sales figures. I'll have to try rolling down the tone knob and see how that goes.
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I think you misinterpreted my metaphor for the fork in this case. I would love to see this issue resolved and it has been mentioned by Line6 that they are looking into it.
The fix is the fork
Then yes - let's put a fork in it!!
I just hate the idea of using another tuner than what's in the Helix due to a bug or super sensitive settings and would think the tuner should be the easiest function to use on the Helix with minimal issues......
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I think it needs a fork stuck in it
No, I'm gonna say it - this issue needs fixed ASAP. I and many others spent $1500 for a multi-effects processor that has an issue with the TUNER.
I hate to be a grump, but Line 6 needs to look into this and release a fix in the next update.
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When I got my Helix from Sweetwater, it came with the Helix backpack - it's perfect.
Some people complain about it being a tight fit, but that was never an issue for me.
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This was a great read. Before I bought my Helix, I was looking into the AX8. Glad I went the Helix route. With personal EQ adjustments and IR's - I think the Helix sounds just as good as the AX8. Also, the Line 6 Community was another reason I choose the Helix. Everyone is here to help and share knowledge, and I would guess the Line 6 Community is much larger than Fractal's.
But I would say that the number one reason I chose the Helix was the integration with amps via 4CM. I've mostly been a pedalboard and tube amp player - the Helix makes this so much easier and of course, MIDI!!!
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I would also like to switch channel on my TSL 60 with my Helix, my socket on the back of the head is as link attached. Has any body had any success locating or making a cable
Glad to hear you had success with the Jubilee!
I don't think you can use the midi function on the Helix with this connection on the TSL - I believe this socket is only for Marshall footswitches.
Does the TSL have MIDI at all?
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I was wrong - the FX Loop is for 4CM routing.
But the idea is the same - set it up like a real rig.
Example: Vol>Wah>OD>NG>Preamp>(Loop Effects:Reverb, Delay, EQ)>IR or Cab
This is my first time trying to post pics, so let's see how it goes....
IR setup
4CM with my Mesa TC-50
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Fine by me. At this point I welcome those more than new amps. Gives me extra high quality reverbs I can use on other sources with Native while I mix.
I was just basically saying that when we do get more amp models... More Marshalls are the last thing the Helix needs.
While I agree that the Helix has lots of Marshalls to choose from, the JVM is a fantastic amp that often gets overlooked in the modeling world.
Another option would be a Friedman (Dirty Shirley, BE-100 or Butterslax) - that would be cool!
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Hello & Happy New Year!
Do you know if the footswitch requires a TRS cable?
Some Marshalls (like the JVM) use a standard guitar cable, so MIDI would be the answer here.
But if it's TRS like the DSL series, you're in luck!
You can set the functions up in the Command Center to assign the button for channel switching - I had this set up on my DSL40C.
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Indeed, I started with the Studio Tube Pre because that seemed logical.
But I must admit I've thought about is and I really don't know why this is logical.
If you don't go through Helix you wouldn't use a pre amp but just connect the microphone to the table through XLR.
Why use a pre amp now? Does anyone know?
It adds some "warmness" or perhaps a slight gain boost depending on the set up.
A lot of vocal effects processors add warmness as a starting point and I'm sure recording studios do as well (along with compression and D-essing).
My vox path setup is: Studio Tube Preamp>Reverb>EQ>Compression>Noise Gate. Very little of each.
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line6 HX change amp channels trough midi on stomp bos mode
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Yes - the HX Effects will allow you to send program and CC# commands to your amp via MIDI. This can be set up via the Command Center.