Simon268

Hi, i am irritated by some 'background distortion', sizzeling, .... . In the attached files (preset + wav) it's very prominent but i hear it not only in clean(ish) sounds but also - in varying degrees - in some overdriven/crunchy ones. Is this - some problem with the (active) pickups of my ESP LTD EC1000? - something i'm doing wrong with the preset? - just 'normal behaviour'? - some defect? - .... Thanks Simon HelixDist01.wav.zip HelixDist.hlx

First: I added the '... by myself" part for a reason. Second: Must have missed it. Can you show me, where? Third: Don't point to YT-Video - hearing YT compressed sound of other guitarists playing other tunes on other guitars through other gear doesn't really transfer good my playing, tunes, guitar, gear ... and esp. FEEL. Would you buy a tubescreamer just based on YT? (esp. if you have other tubescreamers and that new one only adds subtle nuances) Really? How can 'entitled and asinine' be understood as respectful and objective? When was the last time you called your mother that? And how impressed was she by you saying, you didn't have time for '...soft language...'?

It's going from 'I find it too risky to spend 40 bucks for something i don't have ANY chance of getting an impression of by myself' to (i think ignoring the arguments of others and using belitteling language doesn't strengthen the argumentation either ... but i think that's 'common internet style' - unfortunately)

Would be ... but using strawman argumentation definitely is. ;-)

Hi MLSoundLab you don't have to justify your business to me. ;-) I already suspected the 'unprotected-digital-goodness' as a major problem and am full on your side (esp. as musician and software devolper ;-) ). Also to get this out of the way: I am NOT begging for something for free/cheap here ... i don't think i am a potential user of Mesa IRs! On the other hand: If the customer doesn't have a chance to evaluate the product at all .... how can he be impressed? :-D (the youtube videos of ALL IRs are impressive to the same degree .... and if you listen to them via cheap headphones this degree is rather low :-D ). But i see your point: You can't win customers with a low quality sample. On the other hand: Aren't ALL of your IRs high quality (and only different in character)? It's the other way round: Imagine the guitar store would not let you try the tubescreamer before you have bought it (and without the chance of giving it back) and only refers to Youtube videos. :-D ... and i am working my way through my 3Sigma Collection of 6 Cabs, 2 amps, 5 positions and 2 combinations each for the same price - together. ;-) Don't want to offend you (and maybe i will change my mind some day) .. but i am experimenting with my VW, Toyota, Citroen and Ford and am not really the right type for your Porsche. Rock on Simon

Hi I think the human psychology makes a difference here: When you've paid for something you are far less likely to break the contract, because you 'own' it in a different/deeper way. I know it still may happen but the 'self-excuses' for stuff you didn't pay for are waaaaaay more established ('Didn't found the time to check', 'Is not really THAT good', 'No-one pays for that', 'Can't afford it', ....). I can understand that MLSoundLab doesn't want to get WinRAR-ed. ;-) It's too much for me too. Esp. since i am not really a 'Mesa man' and i think, my hearing is just not that evolved to figure out all that nuances between different IRs. (Got myself a few 3Sigma packages for 30 Eur and are not through with them ;-) ) Maybe a way would be to release ONE trial/free IR (per cabinet perhaps) and offer a complete set with different Mics, combinations and positions only to paying customers..... Bye Simon

I think the Problem is that IRs are pure Data and i No way coupled Go a Software that could implement Restrictions. So the vendor has to rely on the customers integrity. And i can understand why they shy away from trail versions.

HI thanks Which Mics do they use? Just to be sure that i get you right: You say that even the IRs alone (without the presets) are a good value, correct? In general I would like the shop to have more and more detailed information about what you get by buying the packages. ;-) No offense, but there are just 1-2 pictures (of course artificial ones since this is a pure digital product) and a little text about how great the product is. I guess the shop itself is just started and yet 'work in progress'...

Hi, sounds great .... but, sorry if I'm a little slow or blind .... i don't really understand what i am getting with this package. OK, IRs for Cab simulation. But which (Mic positions, ..)? And what about the Rest of the Amp sounds - did you create them with the stock amp models? Do the Presets contain any snapshots? Any EQ, Comp, effects, .... other than the pure model + IR? I'm sure, it's easy to answer for you. :-D Bye Simon

Ah - thanks for clarification. But nice anyway. :-D

Really great looking rack!!! :-D :-D :-D ... and also you didn't need to decide between Helix and Kemper! It almost makes me regret turning away from the rack (and towards the 'plain Helix floor') ..... but then my 50 year old back reminds me of my personal reasons. ;-)

Thanks for this advice. I didn't know that and will consider it. Fortunately this is not a big problem for me because i play either at home or at my church 99,5% of the time .... so i only have to check 2 venues. :-D (and in the other 0,5% i have DI boxes at with me :-D ) I am no native speaker and understood 'allegedly' as 'I (the one who is speaking/writing) can't verify this and am only repeating what other people reported' Didn't meant 'I doubt that....'. :-D But let's better play some guitar than discuss semantics (in a language i am not really firm). :-D :-D :-D bye Simon

Hi i think you will get more and better help when you give your thread a better title. "Helix" is, what this whole forum is about ..... Bye Simon

You are absolutely right! The manual (Helix 2.0 Owners Manual - Rev D - English) just states "...IMPORTANT! Never connect the Helix device's XLR outputs to a device whose XLR inputs have 48V phantom power enabled!..." Without any explaination. I must have confused it with the g systems manual where SOMEWHERE (!! i don't even find that occurence) was stated that phantom power could harm the device. Sorry, my mistake. As you explained: 'Allegedly' .... and where others described their 'sound drops' i just wanted to share my experience of 'no sound drop'. ;-) (it sometimes bothers me that the internet often boosts and exaggerates - up to 'creates' - negative experiences because normal/expected experiences are usually not shared. And since even positive experiences are shared more often the world is pictured as only hits & misses, tops & flops, blessings & dangers, .... So i just wanted to share 'normal life' ;-) ) Bye Simon

Hi, yesterday i realized by pure coincidence that i was playing my Helix 'with phantom power' the whole time (3 weeks). Then i turned it off .... and nothing happened - I didn't notice a change in tone or volume or any other behaviour. That reminded me of the same issue i had with the tc electronic g system i had: There was also a 'phantom power warning' in the manual and i took great effort to shield it. But then played accidentially a few days over phantom powered strips without noticing it. Nothing remarkably happened - no damage no change of sound .... Although i reinstated my 'shields' and keep caring for it i am not sooooo anxious about phantom power any more. I think it's more of a manufacturers 'safety disclaimer' than a proven source of damage. But don't keep me accountable for this. ;-) ;-) Bye Simon

i agree. In theory everything is possible (up to both speakers over-amplify mids ... or under represent), but noone is going to make his PhD over two speakers of the lower mid price segment. ;-)

Shure. :-) And i have no problem with anybody who likes that solution. But a complete 'done-deal' cover with fitting knob protectors (even against fluids) is just another thing. ;-)

I just ordered a complete shield (including knob protectors) from https://black-raven-design.myshopify.com/ It's a lot of money (esp. with international shipping), but looks really cool and protects the whole surface. :-D (unfortunately they have rather hefty processing times - adding up to 4-6 weeks incl. international delivery)

I haven't tried that, but maybe it's possible to use the volume pedal as expression pedal (using an insert cable)?

Not to forget nationality. ;-) (probably the most significant factor)

:-O Helix patriot's edition? ;-) ;-) weird direction of the thread. :-D

... which makes the Alto perfect for what I need. I don't want a 'guitar speaker' but a reproduction of PA/FOH sound as close as possible. (Also it should serve as smal 'on the road amp' for my acoustic guitar) :-D :-D :-D Thank you very much!

My 310 arrived yesterday ... :-D :-D :-D Since o got home pretty late i could only test it shortly. This evening i'll give it more time....

Hmmm, i think that's not exactly true. In germany (or europe in general?) every manufacturer is obliged to give a 2-year warranty (even though after the first 6 months the customer has to proof the bug is caused by the production process). But i think i get what you meant: The 'special line6 warranty' is only given to US customers..... :-(

It's strange that this request appears in hundreds around the internet but noone really did it....