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I believe they don't want numbers in place because the numbers are arbitrary since there is more involved with the output levels depending on how users setup their Helix. That said...a few strategically placed LINES (or SHADES of GREEN) would be nice. They won't be referenced as hard values, but they will be a visual reference point.

First Gig yesterday..... quick update on the Cerwin Vega. Sounded great. I initially had the DSP set to "Monitor", but after trying "Mix/Flat" I preferred that setting. More than enough volume. On stage beside me was one of the loudest singers/players in the city and I had no problem keeping up with his Mesa. I don't like the levels I am forced to play at with this front man, but at least I know I can! Just a couple of nagging items... The wedge angle is great, but the footprint of the wedge is small. Probably not a big deal, and likely nice to keep the bass coupling to a minimum.... but I would prefer it a little sturdier in that position. No top handle! This is not a very big unit so grabbing a top handle would provide more than enough lift. Instead, you have to flip it to it' side and grab a side handle for transport.

Yes.... it will be convoluted, but it can work. Setup a double path... and direct one input to the upper path and one to the lower path. On each of those paths, insert a RETURN BLOCK (one for each return) and make sure the MIX is set to allow the signal from the input through as well. On the MERGE block, just have both paths set to equal outputs so they blend. You can pan them so the outputs are separated, but that doesn't seem to be what you want. Now EQ, plan it accordingly and work backward! Setup an EQ at the end of each path, and adjust it for the RETURN on that path. Try to make sure the RETURN is something that needs minimal EQ. Setup an EQ on each path between the INPUT and the RETURN BLOCK. Use that EQ to adjust the INPUTS, without affecting the RETURN blocks. Now for effects.... If you only want to have an effect on the INPUT(s), place the effect between the INPUT and RETURN block on that path Anything you add after the return block will effect BOTH the input and return on that path Anything you add after the MERGE block will effect every input! Good luck! SAMPLE SETUP (this is how I would setup what you are describing) Guitar 1 > Input 1 Guitar 2 > Input 2 Vocal > Return on Path 1 Keyboard > Return on Path 2 EQ and REVERB placed after the MERGE block. This will act as a GLOBAL EQ and a Common Reverb.... use the reverb sparingly. Insert an EQ after the Retrun on Path 1... set this for the VOCAL (if the mic pre-amp has EQ built in, you won't need this EQ) The keyboard path shouldn't need an EQ... but if it does, insert it after the RETURN block Insert an EQ on each path before the RETURN blocks. This EQ will control each guitar individually That should leave you with 1 or 2 additional blocks.... insert as required. For the "BOOST" I would use snapshots and adjust the EQ level for each guitar rather than insert gain or boost blocks. But that's just my opinion.

You got the right setting That is exactly how it works when "touch" is on, and you are setting up the unit to function the way you want. It allows you to set the LED status. I am pretty sure this is correct behaviour as well. The NAME can only be one thing... the LED status will indicate which channel (amp) is active. My solution around this is to CUSTOMIZE the name.... (eg: CALI 1 or CALI 2) then visually when the LED is bright it will be the name presented.

Setup the HX the way you want it... then go to Global settings and turn off the touch capacitance switches! Now test the setup to see if everything is working as you expect! (the amp and led should now toggle with the "press" of a switch, without surprises) The touch sensitive switches can create some confusing moments. IME... even through shoes I find they will trigger when I least expect it. For that reason, I turn on "touch" when I am doing a lot of programming, but turn it back off for actual use of the unit!

It sounds to me like you created a MIDI track (some DAWs will call it an instrument track) and are trying to record to that. If the Helix is set as the MIDI input, then yes, it would record any midi messages being sent. You need to create an AUDIO track... then choose the appropriate Helix INPUT.

Yes, I forgot about those. They are a couple hundred more than I was wanting to spend, but they do look like a viable option.

IMO... we are spoiled here in Canada... Long & Mcquade is our major music chain, coast to coast.... and they also own Yorkville. Yorkville is solid, gig worthy gear that has options at every price point (low end to very high end) Translation: If you own Yorkville gear, you are never very far from repair/replacement, but at the quality of the gear - you rarely need it! Yorkville is the PRO Division name.... PA, Monitors, Speakers, etc... etc... Guitar players are likely more familiar with the name "Traynor"... great sounding amps! That is also Yorkville! As for the coaxial monitors, I'm not sure I have seen those from Yorkville. I agree with your thoughts/idea's of coax monitors, I just can't say I'm familiar with any Yorkville models.

Just to confirm for anyone wondering, Yes... those are combo jacks. XLR/TRS/TS

There is no question if the Cerwin Vega falls short I will most likely go with a Yorkville. The YX10p was already on my shortlist.... as was an NX25. If was going to spend more than that I would just get a PowerCab. I have to admit... had the CVE-10 not been on sale this month I might have passed it by.... but $399 CAD (about $300USD) was hard to pass up for the features.

I'm in Canada and our local chain (Long & McQuade) carries them. I've liked many Cerwin Vega products in the past so this CVE line intrigued me.... L&M put it on sale for the month so I figured it's a good time to try. I'm in a no lose situation... if it ends up being a dud, L&M has a great return policy. and no shortage of other products to choose from. But for some reason, I don't think I have to worry about that.

First a quick backstory... I rarely need an FRFR. Most of my gigs have great monitor rigs and many of my gigs are in-ears so I don't require an FRFR very often - but there are times I need it. Usually gigs with inadequate monitor rigs and on rare occasion a legion or small room gig where the FOH is vocal only. With the smaller gigs coming back it was time to update my FRFR solution. I read many topics here and weighed my options carefully. I ended up rolling the dice on something NOBODY is mentioning. The Cerwin Vega CVE-10. Got it home, plugged it in, WOW! My Helix patches are alive and well, exactly what I was hoping for. Granted.... this is at home! I have a couple gigs this weekend so I do still reserve judgement on how they do at a GIG. Although I opted for the 10" version, there is also a 12" and 15" available. 1000 watts, 5 DSP modes, 2 multi-channels & bluetooth (although I doubt I will ever use that) If this thread shows any interest I will post an update after I get a couple gigs over with.

The touch sensitive buttons give me a lot of grief on stages and in practice. They trigger when I don't expect it.... for whatever reason. I love the feature, and use it during programming and editing, but during live use - I turn off "touch" in the global settings.

The first block in all of my chains is the "GAIN" block. It is extremely transparent and uses very little resources. With that block in place, you have the most flexible "input pad" at your fingertips. My tele is my baseline... the gain block would be zero. My strat has about 5db of gain added... my les paul about 6db removed. The results are predictable effects settings because the input levels are "pretty much" balanced while he character of each guitar still shines through. I create a general preset for each of my guitars. When I grab my Tele I turn on the TELE presets... repeat for Strat, Les Paul, PRS, etc... etc... The presets follow the same structure and layout.... they are just fine tuned for each guitar.

IIRC the Torpedo has a "line/GTR (instrument)" setting. Make sure that matches the setting for the LOOP in the Helix! Set both to LINE, or both to INSTRUMENT. This will assure the proper levels are sent back and forth between the units. If the problem continues, it's easy to test a loop. Insert a short patch between the send/return on the loop in the Helix Insert that loop block in your preset toggle the loop block on/off, NOTHING should change if you have it setup with no cuts or gains applied in the loop block. If it sounds different when toggled, there is a problem in the Helix (settings or hardware) that need attention! If it sounds right, then the problem is not the Helix itself. It is the Torpedo, OR a mismatch in levels!

IMO... Pick up a low cost mic pre, something like the ART Tube MP. Plug the Mic into that, then run that into a return on the LT for further processing. You own an LT, and bought a good mic! Why compromise now? The ART I mention isn't a great mic pre by any means, but it is light years better than running a basic adapter.

IMO, there are a few things at play here. I doubt the scarlet is the problem... I always run my LT into an interface for the computer. You setup your tones for use with an amp.. and the speaker within an amp. That will be an "amp in the room" sound. Now you are adding cab models and listening through a computer speaker environment..... this is a "mic'ed up amp" through small speakers.Those are two very different monitoring situations. Cab choice, mic choice and mic placement will take a lot of experimenting. That will cover the majority of your EQ problems, without getting destructive with EQ's later in the path. All Helix mic positions are CENTER cone... a very bright tone. You can pull the mic back, but you can't move it toward the edge like many engineers would do to tame the highs. To get around this, insert the TILT EQ after the cabinet... dial the TILT back to dark 50 or dark 60 and leave the other settings alone. This is a great starting point for moving the mic about half way toward the edge of the speaker.... it will tame a lot of the fizz and abrasive highs. I find it adds a subtle depth to the tone. Good luck... it takes time to go from an "amp in the room" to a "mice'd up amp" :) EDIT TO ADD: Looks like @cruisinon2 posted something very similar while I was writing.

HX Effects doesn't have amps/cabs.... from the unit I used to go into a Peavey Special 130 for my pedal steel. Can't share the preset because I no longer use an HX Effects.... sorry. IIRC... it was just some compression and reverb... nothing much beyond that.

I have no personal experience with this... I keep my transmitter on my belt and swap guitars just like I would if I had a single cable. Using mute/engage with multiple receivers should work fine... changing channels also, but then you have to reserve two channels from other band members.

Mine locks in very solidly! There is no way it is coming out without damaging something. It's in storage right now (no gigs for obvious lockdown reasons) so I can't take a look at how it secures. I'm pretty sure the cable is the lock mechanism.... take a really close look at that to see if it's working. Sometimes these things just need an adjustment/cleaning, sometimes they need to be replaced. As stated above... there are replacement cable options, and I'm sure Line 6 has one as well.

IMO... if this is new, just ask for a replacement. Here are a couple things you can try. Do I see two XLR's plugged in the back? Disconnect those and see if the unit starts consistently. This is not a fix, just a troubleshooting measure. Try a different outlet.... maybe (big maybe and doubtful) the Helix is just starved of power Try a full reset.... (hold FS 9 & 10 during startup). You will loose all of your presets, IR's etc.... so I hope you have a back up. * If it randomly starts up at this time.... try and perform a full BACKUP prior to doing the full restore. Failing that... try to update/reload the firmware. You will have to start the Helix in update mode by pressing FS 6 & 12 during startup then follow all instructions for updating. If none of that works, the unit definitely needs service. Again.... if its under warranty, that is what warranty is for.

When I listen to your sample... ^^^ this ^^^ is jumping out as very unnatural... I'm curious why you thought it should be added when the banjo doesn't have any octave strings. On to the rest..... IMO, getting an IR to make a guitar sound like a Banjo is difficult - impossible. I have not heard one I like yet! Like the others above... I own an Epiphone 5 string Banjo and a Variax to cover my banjo needs.

I don't have my Helix with me to check so I could be wrong.... but I don't think the Main Volume controls the SEND levels at all. I think it is tied to the 1/4" and XLR outputs (and headphones on the LT).

^^^ this ^^^ @thaw There are Presets, Snapshots & Stomps... as well as several combinations of ways to set those up. All available via footswitch. IMO, those options are far more efficient than tap dancing around an old school pedal board. Your request of a "page over" isn't a bad one, by all means suggest it over at IdeaScale... in the meantime - if you really need more foot control there are plenty of midi controllers available.

The second you step on a stomp switch, or move an expression, or choose a snapshot you have edited the preset and the little "e" will appear. This is normal! The little "e" has nothing to do with the problem you outline next. The global settings allow you to change the behavior of how snapshot mode operates. The way you have the global settings set now... when you enter snapshot mode and choose a snapshot, you are immediately returned to preset mode. You can change that so you just stay in snapshot mode if you want. It's all in the manual.... under the global settings options. Global Settings > Switches > Snpsht Mode: When set to "Moment[ary]," the HX Effects device returns to Preset mode (or Stomp mode if Pg 1 > Knob 3 [Preset Mode] is set to "Moment[ary]") after selecting a snapshot. When set to "Latch[ing]," the HX Effects unit stays in Snapshot mode until pressing + to return to Preset mode (or MODE/EDIT/EXIT to return to Stomp mode). Bingo! The 2.9 and 2.91 updates reset your global settings. You never noticed the E before because your settings used to keep you in snapshot mode. The current update does an auto backup. Just restore your global settings, or manually go change them to how they were set before.