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  1. joseroys

    Sound Question

    Cool. Thanks guys. I was was just surprised how it sounded in that video because that’s the sound I don’t like about the helix. Big turn off. And dude is obviously a good player and demo guy. I was just curious if people considered that good tone. Ill try some more tricks. I’m guessing I’ll need to load up my IRs and see if that takes it up to the next level. Fingers crossed. Im looking forward to more improvements to this box. New cabinets with better IRS would be a good step.
  2. joseroys

    Sound Question

    I mean, I wouldn’t say those videos are useless or people wouldn’t make and watch them. They’re not perfect but to say they’re useless is questionable. I realize the amp in a room thing. When in a studio, you’re recording on headphones with cab in another room. Still sounds good and dimensional with a raw amp. Kemper sounds much better with just a raw amp without tweaking. But there are lots of things I prefer on the line 6. I do wish I could set up default setting for things like filters instead of having to tweak basic settings (like low pass) every time I pull up a cab.
  3. joseroys

    Sound Question

    Ok. I thought the effects just had fx and didn’t realize it had amps as well. The saddites helped the most. The idea for me is get an amp and a cab, fine tune high end and mic placement and it should sound ok. Some of the amps sound like the video I attached which is what I’m trying to avoid. I should have made it clearer I suppose. Maybe ill I’ll have to use my IRs. Didn’t want to mess with that rabbit hole. I’m a sound engineer (decade) as well as musician (lifetime) so I’m familiar with micing amps. But never sound plastic like the video I mentioned. That’s why I wondered if this is considered good time. Thanks foe for your help
  4. joseroys

    Sound Question

    Yeah. It sounds like you bought the hx stomp and not the helix. If so, maybe don’t get involved unless you have something valuable to add? I think other guy was not actually looking for help and feedback like I am. Didn’t even sound like he owned one.
  5. joseroys

    Sound Question

    Dude. Kilrahi. I just finished the rest of that thread. Do you even own a helix? Just read your final quote in that thread (posted below). I sure hope you do man. “BUT The cost of the Helix, especially with the LT as an option, was FAR less, and its routing power seemed far and away more advanced. To me the choice was no contest. So I decided when I had enough money I'd buy one.  Then the HX Stomp came out right around the time I was halfway saved up - and well - I pulled the switch and haven't looked back. ”
  6. joseroys

    Sound Question

    i just wanted to hear what people thought of that tone because I thought it sounded bad and wanted to hear any thoughts about how to avoid that since I struggle with it. If everyone said it sounded awesome, I would learn something from it. It’s really kinda lame. I think it’s so cool that people get on here and help but it’s kind of sad how hurt people get. I don’t see thaaaat many people posting “controversial” stuff. Maybe I’m not looking enough. Honestly, that post just made me want to look more into the axfx3. Lol. I’m even regretting falling for the line6 thing again. Kinda feel a little regret about getting it again. What a downer. Hahaha i just want to play and record guitar without latency... and maybe get inspired by the sounds I hear. That’s it man.
  7. joseroys

    Sound Question

    Thats so funny. Didn’t realize that was the same video. Lol. Well.... I need something to use when I can use my amps. I have an XT live and an HD live and they don’t do it for me. Honestly theres a lot I like about the helix (other than defensive fanboy stuff). The main reason I chose the helix is the routing flexibility. I like capturing ideas live without a computer and I also like to play solo, live, with a simple setup. The ability to run my mic, keyboard and guitar with separate processing paths with one unit was what sold me (and I’m not waiting any longer for a kemper 2 which is sorely needed as I’m not buying a 7 year old computer for 3k) But. The flexible routing did it for me. That’s the main thing really. The sounds are much better than the HD, But I still often run into frustration with some sound issues. Where it just sounds harsh and sterile. Apparently this is not the case and I’m doing my best to avoid these snags as I work. So as I was searching on more in depth info about the multitrack recording via usb (since I found the manual quite lacking) I ran into this video. I had seriously completely forgotten I had used this example before. Swear. Either way. It obviously caught my attention (again) and I was just curious if this tone is good. If it’s acceptable. I hope this is ok and didn’t offend you. It obviously bothers you but I’m just trying to get help. This feels like I’m talking about basic common sense policy issues in a Donald Trump think tank. Like I can’t say anything that doesn’t coincide wjth the narrative they’re pushing. I like the Helix ok. Is it perfect soundeize? No, it’s not. Is the kemper? No, it’s software and profile manager suck (although, it seriously sounds really really good). The helix still wins in a lot of ways. The Ax8 sounds awesome too but lacks in many areas as well. Honestly, the Helix is last in sound but first if functionality which is what I want. Good enough? Cool. Now. How does the sound strike you on this video?
  8. joseroys

    Sound Question

    Here it is ;) https://youtu.be/1or7E9h7mEo
  9. joseroys

    Sound Question

    Hi there. Spending more time with my Helix and getting further with it. I was reading about and trying to fully understand the usb and direct recording features. I came across this video and it shows one of the problems i have with the unit in regards to how it sounds. Is it me or is the sound in this video harsh or would you call this good tone>? Its similar to what i deal with that it sometimes sounds a bit harsh. Yes, the amp cabs and options of mic and hi cut have come a long way but i still run into this often where it sounds like this. Almost like running direct into a console and distorting the preamp or something. Just kinda cold and lifeless. Please don't kill me asking this lol. But does this sound good to you guys? Anyone feel the tone is harsh in this video? Thanks! edit. fixed link https://youtu.be/1or7E9h7mEo
  10. Why not the 250 ohm? Would the Beyerdynamic 770 250 ohm work better? I have the Akg k240 and don’t think they work well either. Kinda harsh.
  11. Super extra nasty lollipop fizzy. I doubt most of us have played a real vintage Octavia right? Well neither have I but the full tone and some others do not sound like lollipop. Maybe they should have modeled a better sounding one.
  12. Hmmm. Not sure how it came across that I didn’t know about gain staging. I spent about 7 years as a full time audio engineer and a lifetime of playing guitar. there didn’t seem to be a way to be a way to use the instrument out and bypass the gigantic master volume knob. So I was curious what was considered nominal. Kinda like every mixing and recording console ever made.
  13. I meant I tried bunch of pedals to test. Not stacking but separate. Individually. But I tried a bunch of the of/distortion.
  14. Yeahhelix. I got it for studio and live. But I wanted to try it with my amp to see if it could replace my pedals. The vox also has a bright cap mode so it takes pedals pretty well. I’m using the vox with low drive and clean with the master up. So, I have to use a high cut on the pedals? I thought they were supposed to behave like a real pedal? What did did you mean by not getting hi-fi delays? With the 5k roll off you mean? Again, seems not as I expected having to roll off top end if they behave like real pedals. When using the regular mono line out, the master volume is obviously in effect. There’s no “nominal” level on the output I’m guessing right? I tried the loop out which seems to just send line level. I would have thought since I have line (instrument) level on the master out, it would just be; line level. So it’s line level with a huge boost? and yes. Of course. I turned off all amp modelers. Thanks for the help
  15. Hey there. So i bought the Helix again (second time) and trying it in front of an amp like a pedalboard. I’m using an ac15 with a Celestion Blue speaker. I’m am not trolling I swear. Really wanting this to work. I just plugged in, selected the instrument output and plugged out of the mono line out into my amp and just went they the distortion pedals real quick. A pair of pedals sound ok but a bunch sounded prettt questionable. I’m hoping I just did something wrong. A couple of pedals sounded really really bad and super fizzy like the Octavia. Any suggestions would be great! thanks!
  16. Sorry man. That was totally meant as sarcasm. But good for you that you have the time and patience for it. Good luck
  17. Whatever dude. It's obviously not for you. Just return it, you and your "golden ears". Lololol. Yes, it's nice to get some perspective is all. I have good ears but I don't think it's necessary to hear this shotty noise. Here's my serious issue with this whole thing. I. Do.not. Believe. They built this thing from the ground up. I think it's the same old BS from all software companies. Trust me. I know. I've been there. There's more money in toating new features and re badging stuff than fixing problems. At the end of the day, you (we) all will keep buying shif. Because it's new. And that is s problem. This same exact sound is present in the xt, HD and helix model. I think it's the same fukingh software. Sue me. It's hard to believe that this was produced in purpose. No offense to anyone that lovez this product. But it's an insult honestly to be taken advantage of like this, again and again - and again. Thank the frigin Lord for guitar center (first time guitar center coming thru). That I could return this thing which wassnt as much the case back in the day. Was much harder to return stuff. Anyways. I'm quite mad about this whole debacle. But, I returned it- so - that's good. But honestly- screw all the folks trying to pretend it's not there. It is there. Amen and good night
  18. Ok. I promise this will be the last post on here. Hopefully :) When I posted I had not found anything about what i heard and was not aware of "the squirrels". I very much appreciate learning about the squirrels. It was really the make it break it for me. It's not just the sound it crackle that you may hear in amps (not mine) but it's a"squirrel" that is present around the entire spectrum and to me feels like it affects the feel of the experience. I will say that it's pretty gross and telling the way my first post in the line 6 firm after a decade at least if supporting and owning multiple devices. I think the attitude and the attempts to insult (although I was a bit guilty of it as well) is such a huge turn off. I'm very glad you do not hear the sound. That being said. The sound is there and affects some of us greatly. I will also add that my experience in this forum will affect my consideration of line 6 products in the future (yes, I'm sure you don't care). It almost feels line when you have a discussion with pro Donnie Trump folks. Thanks all and thanks to those that were kind enough to give some advice. This did not go unnoticed and I do appreciate it. Good night and best to all of you!
  19. Wow. Thanks very much. I honestly did not have a purpose when posting this other than ciriousity if; I was nuts and/or if there was any way to fix this. I was starting to feel a little nuts. :) I dug around for "squirrels" and didnt find much but I'll try again. I did indeed update to the latest available firmware. I tweaked everything as much as I was willing to do and I'd rather play thru a cheap practice amp or vsts if need be. Honestly it's nice to hear someone else experiencing this. I got a great deal on the helix but still at 1200 bucks, I'd rather cut a couple of tunes or get someone to a few mixes of my stuff or have 4 months of a rehearsal space. Or buy a fricking ubk kush or distressor or a vintage amp of my choice or down payment on a hand built custom guitar or a trip to Costa Rica or Vegas or whatever. Thanks for posting this and wish you well.
  20. I just randomly found the amp test which asks you to identify the real amp vs fake amp and I somewhat surprisingly got 100%. I didn't even have to listen to the entire clips, I knew almost immediately. I wish I could post the screenshot of my results since I know you guys probably won't believe me. So. I guess my ear is pretty good. -drop mic. /s (sarcasm). I realise this is overall pretty petty but I've learned a lot
  21. Dropped mic? Oh my god. You guys.... Well if this is how you get your kicks. You're the man! And no I'm not that guy. This is my first post. Great experience
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