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Wow...didnt know that! Thanks!

Why does the overall volume increase on the Helix when splitting the line path? Even if you just add a modulation effect or delay, not just adding another cabinet block...

Yup, I have used both my ENGL and Marshall tube amps, sounds great into the loop return or 4CM. I also use a stand alone Moorer Tube Engine 20w 6v6 power amp and that sounds great too, just wish it had a bit more power. I too am not into the FRFR route, especially when compared to the tone you get with tube power, its not even close.

Noted on using a real amp. I have used my ENGL Fireball 25w and Marshall DSL 50w in 4CM and it sounds great. But I rather not bring a full amp head to a gig, although the ENGL is a smaller sized head. Do you use the Helix amp models with the Mk5 head or are you just using the Helix for effects with the Mk5?

Funny you also used 6v6 tubes, that's what the Mooer tube engine has and I love the tone. I use full amp models only, I find the Mooer very neutral and I never liked any of the preamps. So you are not using the Helix anymore and switched to the Catalyst100 combo? How does that amp compare to the Helix amp models?

Question to those using the Helix with a Tube Power Amp, which one do you use? I have the Mooer Tube Engine at 20w but I just want a bit more power for larger clubs.

I use one in front for boost and one in the loop for lead boost. I have three of them! Two are just DB boosts and the other which is a gem has the Tre/Bass/Level/Drive, thats the one I use in front, in MID mode. Thanks!!!

I have a Marshall 2000 DSL head and use a TC Spark pedal in front of this amp. How should I configure this pedal into the Helix? I want to use the footswitch on the pedal to turn it on and off, not a switch on the Helix. Thx

I recently ordered a Diezel VH4 preamp pedal and want to use the HXFX unit with this pedal running into a SD 170 power stage. I obviously want the ability to run effects from the HXFX in front of the pedal (chorus/phase) and after (delay/reverb). I know I need to add an FX block in the HXFX unit, but do I just route the Diezel preamp pedal into the HXFX effects loop? Correct me if I am wrong but because the Deizel pedal does not have an effects loop, I can not run this in 4CM. What's the best way to do this? GUITAR -> HXFX (Diezel in loop) -> SD170 -> CABINET ??? Thanks!

It that Alto TS212 very bassy? I would assume you keep the contour off? I have a Headrush FRFR and I heard they are almost the same thing, and they look it from the back panel.

Besides the Line6 Powercab, what is your preferred power source and speaker for your Helix?...fully powered FRFR?

Revv Red

Hello, sometimes I see people referencing or adding a "Gain Block" to the end of their chain, what exactly is a gain block and what category is it under in the Helix menu? Thx

No question, was just wondering if this is a popular way of using the unit.

Hi, does anyone else out there use their Helix in 4CM with a tube amp, using Helix Preamps only?

Its a 1x12 Mesa Cab that had a V30 in it. I removed it and installed the F12-200. I already had the Orange Pedal Baby and have used that with the Helix with various real cabinets, Helix AMPs and PREAMPs (no Cab/IR options). Using the F12-200 FRFR enables me to use Helix Cab/IRs.

Its very impressive. I have been using the Headrush 108 powered speaker for a while but never played a gig with it, so I never used the Helix live. Now I am excited to try the X200 speaker in the 1x12 cabinet and use the Helix live. Great thing about it is because its an FRFR I get to use the full amps and Cabs/IRs.

Do any of you guys use the Celestion F12-X200 speaker with your Helix? I threw it into a Mesa 1x12 cab this evening, using the Orange Pedal Baby for power. I was surprised on how dam great it sounded. Just wondering if anyone else user them.

Thanks for the info! You also answered my follow up question, if it can be used with a real 2x12 or 4x12 cabinet, killing the mic and cab simulation on the head, and it looks like "classic speaker" mode will do that. I love my Helix, but just wondering if the Spider head is "almost" like a "powered" Helix. I would imagine Line6 must have taken some of the already programmed Helix amp models and stuck them into this head.

Hey Guys, do any of you Helix owners also own a Spider 240 mkii head? If so how would you compare it to the Helix amp models? Thanks

I also own a Kemper and a Helix and they pretty much work the same way when it comes to CAB. The first thing you want to understand it that there are multiple ways of using both units. From what I gather, it sounds like you were using Helix Cabs into a real Cabinet which will not give you good results. If you are running either unit into a real cabinet you must turn off all Cab simulation, the Kemper works the same way as the Helix. If you run the Helix or Kemper into a PA or FRFR speaker and turn the Cabs off, it will sound horrible. So if you plan on using a real cabinet with the Kemper or Helix, do not use any CABs within the units. When using a real cabinet with the Helix, you also have the choice of AMP or PREAMP, experiment with both. Key point - When running either the Helix or Kemper through a real cabinet, turn off the CABS. When running through a PA or FRFR, choose a CAB.

I have also used the Line 6 stuff with a power amp and real cabinet. Are you using full AMPS or PREAMPS?

I had an LT and returned it for a Kemper. I found myself missing the Line 6 format so I picked up a Pod Go which reminded me how great the Line 6 was. I returned the Go and got the LT back. So now I have both the LT and Kemper. Overkill yes, but both are great. If you want even more out of the Pod Go...pick up a powered FRFR speaker, even if its the $99 JBL 305 studio speaker. I tried the Line 6 Powercab but didn't like it. Then I tried the Headrush 108 and it was perfect...really sounds amazing out of that HR 108 and its only 200 bucks and very loud.

I am using the Helix LT unit.

I have notice the Poly Capo not being available with a simple one high gain Amp (Revv Red) and two Cab (V30) setup. Any work around on this?