themetallikid

Thanks for the responses... RV - Thanks, it seems like you run the same preset design as I do for order. I typically run my clean on the left and heavy stuff on the right, when I'm running preset mode. With the Snapshot options, I think I will probably run this way, and maybe this will clear up my question. snap 1 - Song intro sound snap 2 - First sound change snap 3 - 2nd sound change snap 4 - I would like to always set this snapshot to be my lead sound, whether snap 2/3 are being used or not. Duned - Thanks as well for that offer. Coming from the Boss/Fractal realm, I'm familiar with setting up Assigns/Modifiers to attach several changes to one button or signal change. With the Fractal, I've assigned a 'lead' button IA for instance and with my Boss, I had the 'CTL' button which I could assign for the same duties. I've also attached all lead changing parameters to an expression pedal so that toe down was rhythm, toe up was lead sound. I'd like to get away from all that 'extra' programming and just setup a lead version of the preset using the Snapshot idea. My question was more, do I have to use snapshots 2 and 3 in order to have the ability to use #4? Or can I have presets that only use #1 and #4

Well greetings....My Helix LT is on its way from Sweetwater.com and I'm already salivating at rejoining the realm of good solid tones/gear. I'm a long time follower on the Rig-Talk forum, but tend to lurk rather than post a ton of stuff. I enjoy the forums for sharing tips/tricks and experiences that I just havent had, and ones I've had that others havent. Little about me, I had a Fractal Ultra (original Ultra, not the II) for about 7-8 years and last year sold it and downgraded to the Boss GT 100. I only did this cause I got a decent offer on the used gear I was selling and really didnt need to spend a lot for the $700 local bar gigs I do. Just couldnt justify the spending of another $1500 or so. I went back to the Boss GT series as I was quite familiar with the programming tactics and tricks that Boss uses from my past history with the 3,8,10 series units. It made sense to go with what could get me up and running the quickest. Well had some issues the last gig, that I will not tolerate, and it get me realizing that the COSM models Boss uses are not better today, than they were back when I had the 8 (10 years ago). Definately no way near the level of the Ultra that I had gotten and loved for so long. Anyway, was comparing the units of the Helix LT/Native and the Fractal Ax8. Eventually the extra features of the Helix won me over as I think the amp models are close enough to me between them and I like the presentation and ease of programming the Line6 units seem to incorporate. Anyway...On to my question.... I'm pretty sure I get the Snapshots thing, but my question is......I know that there can be as many snapshots as you allow (based on the stomp switches layout). I myself will more than likely be going with the 4 presets on the top row, and 4 snapshots on the bottom row. I tend to program a song per preset for my band and switching snapshots will make achieve all song sounds pretty slick. BUT....can I put a snapshot into in any snapshot slot? Or will it always go in chronological order? Meaning, I have 4 snapshot slots, can I always have Snapshot 4 (far right button) always be my lead snapshot? I'm thinking this is not possible and it will always go in chronological order. Thanks in advance for any help, I look forward to picking your brains when I get stuck. CHEERS!!!