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  1. Cheers I'm getting some great advice from the forum and being to feel more positive about the Helix I'm actually working on this now, as they say Rome wasn't built in a day :-)
  2. Thanks for the advice I like the idea of using the looper to adjust the volume levels I wouldn't of thought of that one I'll certainly try it, glad I found the forum I'm learning all the time here. Oh didn't realise about the registered instrument thanks again I'll look in to it...
  3. Ok understand where you're coming from and appreciate any help I'm in my dinner break so I'll make it quick sorry in advance for any errors. I wanted to work through my Helix and make a list of issues and come back to you guys but of the top of my head issues I'm coming across are a lot of the amp model volumes seem to be too quiet compared to others. I realise different amps will have different volumes but it doesn't make it easy when creating 30+ patches and switching patches and realise its a problem with every fx unit I know but I find this more of a problem with the Helix. I have a great sounding Wampler Tweed 57 I've been trying to get a similar sound but don't seem to be able to dial a natural sounding crunch, I may be picky here because Wampler is an awesome pedals and love the 57 pedal. I could use it in a send and return loop but I think it defeats having a multi effect unit. My biggest problem is I need to work along side with the rest of the band to sort out a lot of my issues, they've have been patient up to now but are loosing the will to carry on. I have done half the work but not quite there yet, don't get me wrong some patches are good but its taking a lot more time to sort than anticipated and that's probably my fault I've heard so many reviews saying how easy it is and it is to create a patch but if I want 30 patches at the same volume and quality its not. When I get chance I'll post some patches I'm sure you guys would be able to give me some advise in to improving them but moving house at the moment so not that easy at the moment. Regards
  4. Yes its stories like yours that inspired me to buy an Helix in the first place and where you are is exactly where I want to be. The problem I'm finding is that there's so many options with the Helix it takes longer to find the right path (I think that's my problem).lol I think its going to take me along time before I'm confident in using this live. Also going off on a tangent what option is there if I want a talk box fx, I need it for one song only and you sound a lot more advanced with the Helix may be you know. Regards
  5. Interesting you put the Kemper 2nd I've never owned one but only hear great things about them. I'll have to keep trying with the Helix.
  6. Its ok I'm not here cause any trouble I just wanted to see what response I would get to my post, I understand the Helix is a in depth piece of gear and I'm now realising its going to take more time and effort to store the patches I require. :-)
  7. Sorry to disappoint codamedia I don't know ddmilne but agree with him/her I'm a genuine Helix user. Why is it when someone doesn't get on with the Helix they are not genuine. I get it, a lot of people like the Helix and I have no problem with that, I spent good money trying to get on with the Helix but my experience is that it just doesn't work for me. I've spent days and days to try and make it sound as good as my original set up but it doesn't quite get there and when I plug in to the Helix it sounds compressed before doing any programming sorry to upset anyone. My biggest gripe with the Helix is it takes to long to programme compared to what I originally use, it doesn't sound bad when at home but if you're in a band its just not that easy to get the right mix. I wish I could get it to where I want it functionally it would make life easier, I've not totally given up yet but its where I'm at now.
  8. Had many multi effects units that didn't take half the time to get a decent sound. The truth i'm finding out with the Helix is that there are to many perimeters which makes it very hard to set patches at roughly the same volumes and it just sounds fake. I play in a covers band and its dam near impossible to set my patches at home and then take to practice expecting it to be near enough, I think I've bored my band mates to death trying to set a few patches. Yes I've tried FRFR, 4CM etc to be honest it sounds better the 4cm method to me but have come to the conclusion its my actual tube amp that makes it sounds good (H&K). I think i'll be sticking to my JHS AT pedal, Wampler Tweed 57 (Front of amp) and Neunaber reverb and a zoom g5 (delay,modulation etc) in my amp loop.
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