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jroseberry

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  1. Thanks! I've got Cab Lab here... so I'll try the same. Also want to try some dual cabs... panned left/right. I had a vertical 2x12 recto cab. Can't say that I loved the sound.
  2. Glad you're liking the cab IRs. The C414-XLS is a great mic.
  3. The vast majority of users haven't had a problem moving to firmware v2.0. I've played numerous shows after the update (no problems).
  4. If you're recording with Helix, the very first thing I'd do is turn off the Global EQ. That's more applicable to live use, where you're trying to compensate for the way PA/monitor speakers are coloring the sound. Start with a totally empty preset. Add an Amp/Cab model. Choose one that suits the style of music you play. I like to use a high-pass filter prior to the amp... then use an EQ post amp to put some "thump" back. This tightens up the bottom end. Add a reverb block... and tweak it to where it sound good If you don't like the sound, try changing the cab or the mic. This has a huge effect Now, spend some time playing your guitar and tweaking the various amp settings. If you'd just bought a Marshall JVM-410 head, you'd have to go thru this same process. Tweak the various parameters until you like the sound. FWIW, When I bought a JVM-410 head, the first couple of days I thought about returning it. It didn't instantly "wow" me. After several days of dialing in the amp settings (to work with my guitars/cab), the JVM sounded much better. :)
  5. Yeah, I bought the 3Sigma Friedman IRs as well... That got me interested in creating some of my own IRs... where I have complete control over the cab/mics With the 414mp and 414np IRs, I was experimenting with different types of deconvolution. If this were a commercial pack, I wouldn't have included them. ;) May release some commercial (low cost) IRs of various cabs...
  6. I've owned and used the Axe-FX II XL+, AX-8, Kemper, and Helix (in addition to quality tube amps). I've done exhausting side-by-side comparisons between these units. They're all excellent/capable products capable of producing good (or poor) sounds. When dealing with any of these devices, the first thing you need to do is plug them into a FRFR speaker and tweak/audition with it. You don't want to tweak in headphones or crap speakers... (this is a common mistake) If the OP made this judgement based on time playing a Helix at a friend's place or at a store... that's not a good way to judge gear (IMO). You need to get the device setup with your guitar/s and the rest of your gear. You need to spend the time to learn the details about Helix. It's no different than a novice buying a full studio's worth of gear (in one fell swoop)... then wondering why his first attempts at recordings don't sound like records. Having the gear is but the first step. Learning how to best use it is an acquired skill. The more time I spend with Helix, the better the results. I'm in no way disappointed. The recent 2.0 firmware took an already good product to the next level. Helix makes recording guitar/bass a breeze... and has really simplified my live setup. For what it is/does, I think the price of Helix is very reasonable. I'll go so far as to say Helix is one of the best musical purchases I've made.
  7. Hi Folks, Loving the Helix. Created some cab IRs from a Friedman 2x12 (vintage 30s). Wanted to share them with the community. http://www.studiocat.com/temp/Friedman_2x12_cab.zip There three basic mic positions for most of the IRs. 1 = center 2 = edge of cap 3 = cone 1o = center off-axis 2o = edge of cap off-axis 3o = cone off-axis Multiple mics were used (SM57, SM7b, MD421, RE20, RE320, C414). The center positions are bright. If that's not to your liking, make sure to try the other positions. Enjoy! Jim Roseberry www.studiocat.com jim@studiocat.com http://www.studiocat.com/temp/Friedman_2x12_cab.zip
  8. I would expect that anyone reasonably serious about recording/audio would use decent cables. ;) Note: You don't need to buy boutique cables to run 15'. FWIW, I've built DAWs professionally for the past 20+ years. Many thousands of hours of dealing with computers/peripherals as it relates to audio/video. If there were an effective USB cable limit of 4' for audio interfaces, I'd certainly have experienced it. Poorly shielded USB cables can induce noise... I've seen that first hand with a Motif ES7.
  9. You should be fine with a 12' USB cable. I wouldn't go much beyond 15' (spec limit is 5 meters).
  10. If you have an electric guitar with piezo, the Helix sounds incredibly good using an acoustic guitar Impulse-Response. There are several free Taylor acoustic IRs available. Add a high-pass filter an a little EQ... and you're set.
  11. I'm guessing it's because pre-amp and power-amp sections interact and affect one-another. If separated (and you mix pre/power amps), the modeled response couldn't be accurate...
  12. The GT-100 is a fantastic unit in many ways (especially for the money)... but the amp/cab models are weak compared to Axe-FX, Kemper, Helix. They sound more static (less responsive to dynamics and guitar volume) FWIW, The K-12s are great monitor speakers... but they have a bit of a gap in the upper mids. That can help create separation for vocals... but that can cause issues when used as FRFR for guitar. The Yamaha DXR-12 sounds better for this particular purpose. (I actually prefer the K-12s for vocal wedges)
  13. jroseberry

    Helix vs AX-8

    I've owned and used the Axe-FX XL+, Helix, and Kemper live and studio. You can get good sounds (or poor sounds) out of all three. Each has strengths I kept the Helix and sold the Kemper and Axe-FX. The Helix UI and form-factor are excellent... especially when playing live. For me (cartage wise), taking out of the Axe-FX (in a rack) and a small computer (Surface Pro) to run Axe-Edit was a major step backward. I'm sure the AX8 would be a lot more live/tweak friendly than the Axe-FX With some of the Axe models, I just don't care for the way the distortion decays (too much "crackle" - not smooth). Also not crazy about many of the stock cabs (which tend toward dark). That all said, there are plenty of models/cabs/parameters to tweak. I'll likely pickup an AX8, but I don't feel a pressing need to do so... In the Helix, I've got a Bogner Uberschall patch that's great for heavy crunch... and an "acoustic" (for piezo equipped electric) patch that sounds a whole lot better than it should (uses a Taylor IR for body resonance). That covers the bulk of my night. What I like most about Helix is the UI. If you can imagine a sound/tone, it's quick/easy to create it.
  14. Another +1 - XLR to FOH I was taking out a dedicated powered wedge. We work with the same sound company... so I quickly realized that wasn't necessary. I just have them throw the Helix thru my wedge.
  15. The Helix isn't overly delicate. No more so than a GT-100 or similar. If you drop something heavy right on the display... it will crack (same as any other). With reasonable care to/from and at gigs... it'll be fine. Get a nice case or heavy bag to protect while carting.
  16. jroseberry

    Helix Vs. AX8

    Absolutely agree with this... Great sounds can be had from all three. Helix UI and form-factor where huge factors for me. Just so easy to change the sounds to what you need...
  17. jroseberry

    Helix Vs. AX8

    Agreed that Cab modeling is a critical component. FWIW, I've owned the Kemper (used it for a good while), AXE-FX XLII+, and Helix. Two things I didn't like about the Axe-FX: Form factor (major step backward for me as Kemper is smaller/lighter and easier to tweak live) Cab sim (many of the IRs are dark and "tubby" sounding to my ears) That said, the Axe is deep... and you've got lots of parameters to dial in the sound. I could use any of the three and be pretty happy with my sound. I currently use the Helix... because the form-factor, super easy UI, and it sounds/responds good. The bulk of my sounds come from two basic starting points. Heavy Crunch (Bogner Ubershall model) Piezo Acoustic (using an IR of Taylor acoustic for body resonance - sounds good with piezo equipped electrics) Our regular sound guy is a good guitar player (and was an Axe user). After hearing my live sound, he recently picked up a Helix.
  18. Don't play bass live... but the Mesa bass amp model sounds great for recording purposes. Just a little bit of dirt/grind... with a tight/solid bottom end.
  19. FWIW Helix is super easy to program. IMO, Helix sounds and responds better than any current amp-sim plugin. So much so... that I no longer have the amp-sim plugins installed on any of my DAWs.
  20. You can also use TeamViewer 11 to remotely control your Mac/PC (running Helix Editor) via an iPAD.
  21. Listened to the mp3... and I can hear clock related glitches. If you merge two digital audio streams (each on separate clocks), the end result will be full of glitches. If you're routing digitally out of the Helix (into the Presonus), you need to use a single clock-source. Simplest way is to set the Presonus to receive clock from S/PDIF.
  22. Uninstall the version that's currently installed (via Programs And Features). Reinstall the latest version... and it'll then open/work properly. In short, an "overwrite" install doesn't operate properly under Win10. A clean install does...
  23. Overwriting the previous version with the 1.07 install resulted in the app loading (shows in Task Manager)... but the Window not showing up. Solution: Uninstall Line-6 Updater... and then reinstall. IOW, It works under Win10 with a clean install.
  24. jroseberry

    A bit dodgy

    I'm not defending L6 or blaming anything... As someone who's built/supported literally thousands of DAWs over the past 20+ years, it's relevant and important information. ;) When connecting the Helix (or any other audio/MIDI device) to a 3rd-party USB3 controller, there's a high probability of issues.
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