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Now Phil, I've told you a hundred million billion times - don't exaggerate!  But yeah, he DID want to minimize floor space, didn't he? 

 

 

Naw, it'll be fine - it just sends standard MIDI data which is pretty bread and butter once you know what you're doing.  The chip mods have more to do with customizing setups to specific bits o'gear, basically establishing "templates" for certain gadgets out there.  Helix reads standard MIDI PC's and CC's.  But Phil's right - the FCB IS a big girl....

I've to find a Baby FCB :D

Bigger than a tank, though... :)

That's so big! eheh :)

And I've been told that only a few work with Helix, based on some chip :P

Technically, yes, it is possible to control the Helix with an M5, but it would be very limited. The M5 sends the PC message associated with a preset when you select that preset on the M5. So you could use it to select between your first 24 Helix presets. I also believe if you bypass the effect while in a preset in the M5, it sends CC#11 (although I'm not completely sure about this). There really wouldn't be a way to have the M5 call up snapshots on the Helix.

 

If you're looking for a small MIDI controller, there are sorts of options out there nowadays. The M5 was really meant to be controlled by MIDI, not necessarily be a controller.

Thanks for you answer Phil,

Well, I'm really looking for a MIDI controller capable of triggering Helix presets and a additional Expression Pedal. DO you know any? Low budget? I will rarely use it, that's why I don't want to spent a lot of cash..

But, it is possible to change presets in Helix, controlling with M5?
My meaning is... in some venues, without stage space, I can use M5 in front of me just to trigger 2 ou 3 snapshots plus a Expression pedal.

So, M5 Master - Helix Slave in midi behavior.

Is this possible?

Thanks

I'm not near my helix, but I have these pictures on my phone:

 

 

 

 

I looked at the Mooer ones, I agree that they would probably not allow for use of Helix's capacitance features. For my part, I must say I remain a big fan of the Barefoot Buttons. For me they have actually improved the capacitive function experience. Before, I was constantly activating it accidentally and messing things up; I had actually turned it off. Now it requires an intentional action and I find it much more functional. Plus, they make button access easy and, in my opinion, look pretty sharp.

Thank you!

for sure it is the best option to go! I feel the some "acidentally activation" of capacitance features. And it was a great idea get the taller ones in the Up line and the small in the first row. In that configuration, it is 120$... but...

thanks again in sharing the pics and know how / xp.

I just installed a full compliment of the clear acrylic buttons on my Helix and I can confirm that you can indeed use the touch controls by touching the set screws. Excellent! I got the "Tall Boys" for the back row and the shortys up front. They are awesome. And with the colored rings lighting the clear acrylic from below, it really adds to the "spaceship" motif that Helix already has going on. Not cheap, but worth every penny in my book

Can you please post some pictures?

I've found another ones, Mooer Candy Foot switch Topper, but they don't attach by screws, so, doubt about preserving capacitive in the buttons.

But they are cheaper. <1€

http://www.mooeraudio.com/?product/201609235251.html

Hi, such a nice work! Congratulations.

Could you please, share the measures? how much cm / meter wood do I need to buy to build something like this to Helix and the up Shaft for G10 and ext 3 mission expression pedal? Thanks!

I've the exact same problem here. I've test and done every step and solutions... the last hope, I will send it to factory, problem is, I bought it in Thomann online so, Week or two for get it back in Thomann than, refund money, buy another, wait delivery etc.

Hope that after this, I will get a no faulty unit!

 

Setup time is also way shorter with the interface. I used to have a Variax connection there (before switching to G10) and it had plugin in everything I need a snap. I could get everything done in less than 5 minutes. 

Where did you put the G10 now? In top? in that velcro?

Hi there,

I bought a Helix Floor, but, i'm thinking about changing for RACK unit, As I saw that RACK have AES /EBU In..

What I want to know is, with AES/EBU IN can I chain L6 link cable?

I use live, M20d L6 link out, to l3s sub, than two l2t than 1 l3t as floor monitor. So, can I Bypass L6 through Helix RACK? in the one cable Chain?

I'm trying to get the most of L6 link as I have full DreamStage.

Will AES/EBU in and AES/EBU out of Helix RACK work as L6 in and L6 out in the L3 Speakers?

Thanks

Cheers

This is why I still use my godin with Boss GP-10, the lower strings get a real sound bass.

But, I want to let the GP-10 at home, giging only with helix... this topic is a way to go.. Help us out guys ;) 

Hi there guys, sorry if this topic already exists, but, I've read so many, that I can't think straight.

I'm a guitar player, playing 95% in wedding events. So, Helix, can be my next rig for Acoustic and electric gigs. But, my mains problem is... Helix protection - as a big investment she is ;) 

So, my ideia is, can I have Helix pedal controled by a cheap MIDI controller? like the ones from beringer etc.? 

Laying the helix foot controler in the ground, where sometimes, a weeding guest can drop some drink or their feet.. make my heart explode :)

I'm aware of the Rack edition, but, it is heavier and more expensive.. as I also need the extra hardware, I don't have any rack etc...

So, please, help me out here...

Thank you :D

Regards