ACG48

Hi rd2rk:

How do you do to split the guitar signal before the Helix Input?

I have a Scarlett 18i8 as well, and I've been struggling to maintain it with the Helix, but as you say, as soon as you chose Asio Helix you lose the chance to use the Scarlett Asio Drivers and hence the Scarlett Mix Control, which is great for having set up separate mixes while recording.

I've simplified my equipment and left apart Scarlett which is simpler, though I've lost some possibilities.

Thanks in advance.

I go thru the Focusrite. It's a better studio mixer, more inputs to my DAW. If you're concerned about the additional AD/DA conversions, you could use the S/PDIF. Unfortunately, I've found that using S/PDIF the audio randomly drops completely for several seconds at a time. I don't know if the problem is with the Helix or the Focusrite, but comparing recordings done both that way and thru the Focusrite analog inputs, I can't tell the difference (other than the random audio drops). If you're going thru the Focusrite analog inputs you don't need to use the instrument inputs, as the Helix is sending a line level signal. I split the guitar signal before the Helix input, sending the split to the guitar in on the Focusrite. That way I get the Helix effected signal thru XLR and a clean signal thru the guitar in for reamping, which is the main functionality that you lose by not going USB from the Helix.

First post here.

I had the same concerns as Dufense but for me it was an easy choice because:

1. I´m coming from an HD PRO X so (even when Helix is now notably cheaper than when it was released) the actual HELIX implies a considerable rise in price. Any new hipotetical unit replacing the actual HELIX (even just a newer "version" for example) would cost far more than I´m ready to spend. 

2. I think the quality leap between the HELIX and HD PRO will still be bigger than the HELIX and "any renewed version or unit", so again I probably won´t asume the difference in price.

3. If, against any odds, a new unit replaces the HELIX and it´s worth the price, then you could still resell your HELIX at a very good price.

PD: I just received my Helix Rack today...Helix is so hot right now...Helix.