kennyhickey

Oh great, here we go with the old "your a troll" crying. Quit while you're ahead! lol.

I will comment however I please.... “quit while you’re ahead” that’s funny! Guess I have to do what r2d2 says

How can the answer to the question not be political? The answer is tariffs....who brought on the tariffs?

Tired of winning? Vote

I downloaded this last night....I just tried the first IR in the quick start folder and dropped it in the Cali Rectifier factory preset and WOW what a difference. Highly recommend giving it a try. This is coming from a novice Helix user that’s not very good at dialing stuff in...but getting better.

I also disagree with DD, he definitely has a wealth of information but seems to dis on the Alto. I wonder if he’s even tried the Alto’s? This is is not meant to rip on DD, just a difference of opinion. I had a used Yamaha DXR 12 and didn’t like it at all( maybe it had an issue, not sure). I couldn’t dial out the trebley sound. I sold it and bought the Alto 312 and love it.. When I first hooked it up and played I thought OK this is what I was expecting. I liked it so much that I bought the Alto 310. I have them up on those mini stands in my jam room and it sounds great. If the 312 sounds to boomy or bassy, put it up on one of those stands or just adjust your settings in the Helix to dial it out

You Sir are correct. When the loop is added for the Freqout pedal (first after the input block) there is a lot of noise when the loop is on and Freqout is off (or the Freqout is on). if put it after the distortion block, it is fine. Strange

Yes, creating a send/return block after the input block. Input block is set to Muti and noise gate is on. Trying to put the Freqout first in the signal path, as Digitech suggested, and wanted to experiment with placement of the flanger in the signal path. if I have the signal path.....input---send/receive---distortion---amp---cab---and so on.......turn on the Freqout pedal there is loud noise/hiss....off no hiss. If I have the signal path.....input---distortion---send/receive---amp---cab---and so on......turn on Freqout pedal and its dead quiet. Same if I try the flanger pedal.....not using both pedals at the same time. Thanks for the help

I recently acquired a MXR EVH Flanger a few weeks ago and a Freqout pedal today.. If a create a send/return in the Helix and put one of the pedals in first position(tried 1,2,3,4 send/return)....it creates a lot of noise when either pedal is on (unusable). When off no noise/hiss. If I put it second or any other position it’s fine(rules out bad cables)....Tried each pedal separately, same deal. Not a noise gate issue...I don't think, I'm using the built in noise gate not a block, tried adjusting. Do I need a noise gate block after the send/return in first position? The noise I'm getting is a bad hiss like I'm running super high gain with no noise gate. Not understanding why this issue is happening. thanks for any advice...

My bad I thought due to the amount of posts you had that you were a newbie looking for help but it looks like you have it all figured out. What would you do if you need more volume in said live session? Go into edit and adjust everything during the live session?

Good to know the channel volume on the amp won't affect tone, i'll start by adjusting that. This was on a clean patch with some modulation, I will experiment more with levels in the chain. I don't want to hijack this thread....hopefully LineFever has gained some insight on different ways to adjust volume.

I'm still very new to the Helix. When I first started building patches or even messing with presets, my first thought was "what is up with the volume?" The Helix is still quite the puzzle to me....but what I've been doing is utilizing the output "blocks"(round ones that are always present at the end of the chain). I have my volume knob set around 11ish....I build a patch....adjusting amp channel settings and other effect levels, ect....then adjust the output "block/circle" to taste. i've adjusted it from 0 all the way to 10db-12db depending on my patch. Again, still new to it....and this might the wrong way to go about it. The Helix is not plug and play, be prepared to put some time into turning dials and getting a big grin from what you create.

I have my Helix plugged into a power strip with a few other things and just use the switch on the power strip to turn everything on/off....no issues.

I had the Mercedes DXR12 and was not pleased with the sound.....I sold it and bought the Ford TS312 and have been very pleased with the sound, zero complaints. For $300 I am very happy with my purchase....you can get the TS310 for $249. I bit on the more expensive is better thing and have to disagree...I may have had a defective DXR12. As soon as I powered up the Alto I was all smiles :) I don't find it boomy, I read that also and was concerned. This is all just my opinion. Here is the speaker stand I'm using. Perfect size for home use, small footprint but sturdy. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/on-stage-ssas7000b-mini-adjustable-speaker-stand/j42922000000000?pfm=item_page.rr1|ClickCP

Dang cruisinon2....tasty a$$ $hit!!! Respect!

Update I ended up selling the DXR12 and bought the Alto TS312. So much happier with my sound now. I wonder if there was something wrong with it.....being so "trebley" and the strange distorted noise. I informed the guy that bought it but he was very happy with his purchase. He's going to use it to play a flute into a microphone, lol.

Ok, my bad....I see now that I can select "dual cab" right above the cab list. I was trying to add another block and then drop it down.

Is it possible to have dual cabs with Jasons' template? not sure how to do it....newb here.

Sooo....did some jamming tonight and every once and a while I was getting some weird distortion with the DXR12. Not all the time but sometimes when palm muting or playing a low note the DXR12 would put out a strange distorted sound.(brrrrr, hard to explain)..again not all the time. Only experienced this with low notes. This was a used purchase from GC. Maybe I should purchase a new DXR10 or 12 or the Powercab and not jack around with this one. Any other DXR12 users experience this? DunedinDragon?

Get a six pack. I agree with taking a look at Jason’s YouTube channel. Very helpful. Also from this newb....prepare your mind that the Helix is not just plug n play. It takes some tweaking to get a decent result

My job had me out of town for a few days. I finally had some time to play tonight, I set the D-Contour and HPF as stated. Turned on the Helix and DXR12 and was surprised not to hear the buzzing, I'm not sure if I have a cable going bad and tonight it was laying in a good position, I didn't want to move it to find out(will mess with it later). Good news....the speaker is sounding much better!!! It has more of the bass I was expecting and this was without adding a parametric EQ. I'm feeling much better about my purchase. Thanks for all the responses.

Just received a DXR12 used from GC. I was looking to get a DXR10 but this was a deal I thought I couldn’t pass up. Normally these go for $499ish all the time used on GC but one night checking their website one popped up with a price drop of $200, so, $299 listed as “great condition”. I first tried it out with the IPhone and it struck me as sounding “trebley”(if that’s a word)....hmmm, what’s the deal? So, I hooked up the Helix(which I’m still a full on newb at)....again it seems trebley, FR setting on DXR. I’m having to really cut the high’s and add a lot of bass with the Helix(cab and amp, not global). When I did my research on the DXR line the terms boomy lows came up a lot, especially when the DXR12 was discussed. So this is making me wonder if there’s some issue or just operator error? It also seems to have a mean ground loop issue, loud buzzing when 1/4 cable is going from the Helix to the speaker, Helix and speaker are plugged into the same outlet, ground lift button on the Helix makes no difference ....There is buzzing even when the Helix is off and speaker is on. There is no buzz when the IPhone is connected. I have Behringer HD400 on its way from Amazon, anyone using this? I’ve used the same cables before going to my Dark Terror and had no buzz happening, though that setup is in a different room at this time. Should I be using XLR’s for better results? Any help is appreciated .

This video by Glenn DeLaune helped me. Just have the newbie follow step by step pausing the video when needed.

I just noticed that Alto put out the TS312. I compared specs on the Headrush and Alto TS312 sites and they have the same exact specs.....(no big Headrush plastered on the front)

Thank you Sir for your response. When I get the fever for new gear, it’s hard to wait, lol