Scottm1215768

Understand guys thx. The fact I have played through an original 63 twin reverb for years I suspect is problematic. No effects loop obviously on this amp. Presently I mic the twin but have a sound barrier in front of the twin and run the mic through the barrier. utilizing vocal harmonizers we must control stage volume behind mics as harmonizers pic up amps etc and affect the harmonizers even though we’re using uni directional mics. I believe I simply need to keep trying to tweak the helix to something I like. Always open to suggestions!

Guys thx for all the replies I do sincerely appreciate all negative or positive. To clarify the signal chain I created uses no amp cab simulation from the helix. That would make no sense as I’m utilizing an amp / cab. When I attempted running through the PA speakers they are quite new 1500 watts each powered Gemini speaker cabinets with internal crossovers. We run full band through these speakers. In that scenario I did try numerous speaker / cab combinations etc. Would a high dollar FRFR sound that much different than these Gemini’s?

Sooooo I purchased a helix LT about 4 months ago and have purchased sound bundles on line (won't name because I don't wanna offend anyone). I play two main guitars, one is an american made strat and the other is a Les Paul custom. My amp is an original Fender twin reverb loaded with EV force 12's. I had researched the helix for months prior to making the substantial purchase and am really disappointed in not only the factory patches that came with the unit but the purchased created patches are no better. I've tried running thru the PA with a powered 1500 watt on each side and the tone is the same. Nasty, dirty tones. I too have watched countless videos on proper placement on building signal chains and have built a decent clean patch but as I suspect most struggle with the endless search for that great overdrive lead tone. The fender twin has a great clean tone on its own as we all know. The best combination I have been able to achieve is simply using the helix as a peddle board run into the twin reverb. I can't help but suspect I am doing something wrong here because the tones I am hearing in videos isn't even close to what I have been able to achieve with this pricey helix. I play world class guitars, have a vintage amp guitarists drool over and I can't get a decent sounding factory OR bought patch produced from the unit nor can I though pretty darn good PA speakers. Have had several processors and am a seasoned pro player so this isn't my first rodeo but it is my first helix. Someone PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME HERE! I was hoping this would finally end my relentless years of a tone I would really enjoy. Thx!