PaulTBaker

yes, click the mode button to go into stomp mode and you can access all of the blocks that are tied to a button. You can also combine stomps and snapshots in stomp mode using the control center view. I do that alot. he has some great vids on how to set this up. good luck!

I have different patches.... yes, fixing one means(sometimes) fixing 3... but that's just the way it is. I guess you could have an eq block(s) that you could turn on/off?

I really like having the multiple split option on the paths... also being able to have the two control stomp pages.... It's like I can have a bigger pedal board. I use it in Stomp mode with mostly stomps and a few snapshots. I have always wanted "just one more" stomp on the preset. Now it is there. That to me is worth it.

interesting topic.... last night my friend entered some lyrics she had been working on and said southern rock.... it spit out a completed song in 5 sec. She was amazed. It was exactly what she was hearing! Of course this started a long conversation on the good and the bad of AI, how it can be a great tool, or a crutch that would eventually atrophy any creative thoughts. She brought up the analogy of her working with a producer in the studio. She just has part of the song and the producers helps fill in the lyrics and music. I had not thought of that analogy before. I see both sides, and admit to leaning toward the AI is bad side (somewhat).... but that analogy got me thinking!

Wow, what a setup! Sounds like the new Helix show stuff was made for you:) Good luck with your issue.

testing one two three

what happened?

"I don’t see it as a PowerCab thing. The same is true for Variax users like me; no VDI. I think it makes good business sense to ask the small minority of PowerCab and Variax users to pay for the additional features rather than include them, meaning everybody else subsidizes us." Yeah, don't think I agree with that statement. wonder how much it would have costs to have kept the L6 link? I am still very excited about the product and really looking forward to using it.

I can see why, but I don't like that they did not include the L6 link. I guess they really don't like PowerCab users :) I will have to buy $250.00 adapter to use it the way I do now. plus one more thing to carry around, setup, breakdown, and probably leave on the stage somewhere! :) However, thank you for adding all the cool stuff!

He did mention somethings will come later, he also said that they will reveal new "stuff" when the units are available for purchase. You will still have more options for footswitches. I always seem to just need one more effect! this will give me that. Also, I love having the Info or Notes on each patch.... and a new filing system. I wonder if we can sort by last edited date? Also, did anyone else hear (or was this wishful thinking on my part) him say that changes made to a template will push out to the others? Meaning, if I have an amp set as a template (or favorite), then I can make a change to the amp (more bass) and it will push out to every patch that is using that template amp? Or effect? That would be nice.

I like smaller, but not sure how it will work in real life... agree about the pedal as well. Can't believe they have SO MUCH MORE STUFF in there.... I spend way too much time tweaking as it is :).... I need to retire so I can have time for this.. Really do NOT like the fact you have to have an adapter for the L6 link... guess that tells you what they think about the PC's. Also glad they said they will keep adding to the original helix, however I guess we will wait and see how that works. But if I'm honest, I love the tones I get now and would be ok if nothing changes... Still have plenty of flexibility to get great gigging sounds! Doesn't seem to be much of a price drop for the exiting:

have you tried the new Super Vibrato Amp with the Amppeg 1x15 cabinet? That gives me a very full clean rhythm. I also use the mic that is the 2nd to the last in the list. (Sorry, can't remember the name)

This sounds like you are experiencing the Flutcher Munson effect where the sound changes depending on loud it gets. There are tons of smart people on this site that have posted a lot of posts on the topic. Search for those and/or google it. The Fletcher-Munson curve, also known as equal loudness contours, is a set of graphs that illustrate how the human ear perceives sound differently at various loudness levels. At lower volumes, the ear is more sensitive to mid-range frequencies, while low and high frequencies are perceived as softer. As the volume increases, the ear becomes more sensitive to low and high frequencies, making them sound louder in comparison to mid-range frequencies. Key Points: Sensitivity to Frequency: The ear's sensitivity to frequencies changes with loudness. At lower volumes, mid-range frequencies dominate, while at higher volumes, low and high frequencies become more prominent. Psychoacoustics: The Fletcher-Munson curve is a result of studies on how the human ear processes sound, a field called psychoacoustics. Practical Applications: The curve is relevant in audio engineering, particularly in mixing and mastering, where it can help understand how listeners will perceive the final mix at different volumes. Equal Loudness: The curves show the amount of sound intensity (loudness) required for different frequencies to be perceived as equally loud. Hope that helps some.... so when playing soft, don't put as much bass or high end and you think you need. The bass and high end will become more prevelant the louder it gets. Remember the "Loudness" button on some stereos? That increased the base when engaged and was meant to be used when playing your music at lower volumes. Some people have created an eq block to "fix" the curve at lower volumes. They turn the eq block off when playing loud. I did this for awhile. Eventually I found that I could recognize (or get close) what it should sound like at lower volumes to still sound good when playing loud.

In my experience, the tones from Custom Tones or even that you can buy are very hit or miss (mostly miss). I know you said you don't have time, but make time and build your own. You really will be glad you did. Jason Sadites, John Nathon Cordy, and Steve Sterlacci are really good at explaining how to get a good tone. Jason was the first I looked at and is very good and VERY in depth. Maybe too much sometimes imo. However, he has a nice basic template that you could start from and then tweak to make it yours. Cordy is great mainly because I love the way he plays guitar, so very smooth. His patches are very smooth as well. Steve will show you some great tips and tweaks to use.... and they all keep posting new things as they learn and as new Helix stuff comes out. Good luck with your journey.... it really is worth the work!

others please correct me if I'm wrong, and keep in mind I don't use it the way you do.... however, it seems to me that since your helix is in front of the amp (which I'm taking to mean the front input and not the effects return which would bypass the preamp) then your max volume is going to be limited to your amp. When you send more gain, you are just hitting the preamp harder. This may make it a little louder, however, it will probably just make it more distorted. if just using the helix, the gain comes after the amp, which lets you add more volume without changing the tone. I believe this is what you are running into. Maybe try changing some of your amp setting to allow for more range of gain hitting it.