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TBH I have no idea how these relate to the speakers modeled in the cabs within the Helix. I thought maybe this would help https://helixhelp.com/models/13 but no, you'd have to cross reference the manufacturer's specs for the listed cabs and then hope you chose the right variant/production run to work out the equivalent speaker (assuming there is a match). When I was playing with the cab's modelled in the PC+ I started with a guess for the amp based on the list provided, and played from there. As you say your ears are the best bet. I think what I found was some general preferences I had (irrespective of amp), or at least for groupings of amps, which pretty much aligns with the real world of fitting cabs with speakers that reflect personal style. With 2 PC+s one approach I did like was 2 different speakers for one amp with each providing different characteristics, again just like happens in RL. Sorry I can't be more helpful with your original request.

I don't think this full list was ever put in the manual - I keep a 'draft email' with it from the release notes of a firmware upgrade, hopefully it helps. VINTAGE – Based on* the ubiquitous Celestion Vintage 30 which, despite its name, is commonly used and beloved for "modern" tones. GREEN – Based on* the Celestion Greenback speaker, typically paired with vintage Marshall® Plexi amplifiers for a signature classic rock tone. CREAM – Based on* the Celestion G12M-65, a higher powered version of the ceramic C12N with a brighter top end� JARVIS – Based on* the Jensen® P12Q, often paired with Fender® amps for great rich, full clean tones� BAYOU – Based on* the Eminence Patriot Series Swamp Thang™, which provides big aggressive bottom end with classic American tone, perfect for blues and jazz� ESSEX – Based on* the Blue Bell speakers often paired with Vox® amplifiers and Class A style amps for a "chimey" tone. HF OFF / Natural – This is the natural sound and feel of the speaker in the Powercab with the high-frequency compression driver disabled and no EQ of any kind applied DINO – Based on* the Eminence Cannabis Rex™� Uniquely constructed with a hemp-based speaker cone material, the Cannabis Rex is described as having a smoky, smooth high-end definition, and boasts a full, clean tonality, with lots of body and sparkle. LECTO – Based on* the Electro-Voice® EVM 12L. Designed for professionally precise, fully overdriven, punchy tones and brilliant cleans. They are a signature component of the classic Mesa/Boogie® sound� HERALD – Based on* the Celestion G12H(55) Heritage� Featuring a heavier magnet than the original G12M Greenback, this speaker replicates the sound of the original G12H� BROWN – Based on* the Celestion G12 EVH®. While the Greenback 20 played an essential role in the sound of Eddie Van Halen's unmistakable sound, this speaker was the based on the 60s version Greenback and used in his signature amplifier. SHADE – Based on* the Mesa/Boogie Black Shadow C90� Custom made for Mesa/Boogie by Celestion in the UK, this speaker provides a tight and controlled low end, aggressive midrange attack, and strong high-bass / low-mid punch� They are a feature in many Mesa/Boogie amps� JETSON – Based on* the Jensen C12K� The C12K is often paired with Fender® amps for great for a heavy mid and solid, straight forward, slightly darker tone� Can also present bold and heavy overdriven tones�

Hi Stevecastle - you say you factory reset the Helix, did you also restore your global settings from a back-up? I don't know what might be different but it's worth a try.

Hey is that Wurzel Gummage or a different Wurzel?

It's likely to also be the interaction between him, guitar and amp at high volume - a real amp in the room thing. I had a play with a 2 x amp arrangement using the deluxe vib, and the princess running drive and master flat out, taking some tops off, and bumping the bias up a little - ran that into a pair of DT25s, with an alt path to a dual cab arrangement of the 2x12 matchless H30 and the 2x12 Interstate cabs into monitors. Set the DT25s to about 1/4 master and cranked my monitors - the alt path was loud but didn't interact in the same way as the DT25 path and which was a bit more sensitive to picking touch and guitar volume. They remained clean until the guitar was fully opened up, and I hit hard, and they sustain a lot more than the monitors - but it's pretty loud. I found this illuminating https://happybluesman.com/how-sound-derek-trucks/ Even the Alessandro AZZ amp that Trucks currently plays is very similar to a Fender Super Reverb; it is just larger and more powerful. This gives the amp more headroom, which means that Trucks can crank it without the amp breaking up or distorting. This actually sets him aside from a lot of other blues guitarists, most of whom seek out amps that break up and overdrive at lower volumes. The main difference between these guitarists and Trucks, is that Trucks predominantly plays with a clean sound. And it is really this which dictates his choice of amp. He requires a certain volume and power to cut through the mix (there are 2 drummers and a horn section in The Tedeschi Trucks Band!) and he wants to be heard without his sound distorting.

The thing that changed (for the patch) is you're on the second snapshot. Saving the patch now would result in it being recalled with snapshot 2 active. Unless you actually change a parameter you want to save, don't (save). I've caught myself more than once modifying a patch and then saving on the 'wrong' snapshot - easy to fix but a trap.

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I'm the same - variax with Helix via VDI exclusively with per patch model and tuning changes (sometimes within patches) and if I hadn't seen your post I wouldn't know there was a bug - so that probably answers whether its a real problem.

That looks very cool - if only I used Apple :)

There's a lot to be said for keeping it simple. As you say adding more options makes it more difficult to decide on things, and leads to more playing. I have a pair of PC+ and have had for a few years. I got them as I found each of them second hand at a very good price that made getting the + worth it. I play covers and use a song by song approach to patch and have played with the modeled speakers in the PC+s a bit, but found myself returning to using them as FRFR for ease of set-up and consistency. It also means I can tune patches in headphones or on my studio monitors and know how they will translate to the PC+ (only though lots of experience). Using the speaker models or IRs in the PC+ would mean I need to run them at volume to tune patches - at least until I understood how they translate. So, unless you want L6 Link to save digital to analog conversion, and/or the additional features like USB connection then you may be best sticking with what you have - that said I love using L6 Link for ease of setup.

https://tascam.com/us/product/us-2x2/top https://www.presonus.com/products/Eris-E5-XT About half way down each page is a photo of the items clearly showing TRS outputs from the Tascam, and TRS and XLR inputs for the Presonus monitors. The male connectors on the front of the Tascam are inputs. You will need either 2 TRS to TRS cables or 2 TRS to male XLR cables. https://www.cablechick.com.au/cables/3m-avencore-platinum-xlr-to-14quot-cable-male-to-male.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAifz-BRDjARIsAEElyGLQ4Rw64k2Mei9YRowt8ZT0eZ-4IBwUt6VXCsRkrTVMK-kOFJItYTkaAsjGEALw_wcB https://www.cablechick.com.au/cables/premium-3m-braided-65mm-stereo-audio-cable-14quot-stereo-lead.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAifz-BRDjARIsAEElyGKh-Nvh1R7mQhosoc3ht8iooshcOkgn1MHXZTr0YXdAhIXYJyQGsGIaAninEALw_wcB You could also connect the Helix direct to the monitors with either of these cables, and/or the Helix direct to your computer with USB, and/or to the tascam with the same or normal XLRs.

Sorry Martin - I should have added a sarcasm tag - I think I put together the most common list of ailments I see on the forum, the answers to all are easily found, and which are repeatedly provided by members much more patient and generous than I am, such as yourself.

I'm guessing so, given you can control the reverb mix on the DT from over the L6 Link - but I had to ask. Occasionally, when I can't work it out from playing with the UI - or I don't have the gear in front of me. Seems a reasonable starting place to me.... btw I upgraded to fw 3.01 by downloading it using HX Edit 2.x and now can't see all the new features, I think my Helix is bricked, I used to have snapshots but now can't see them, my global EQ has disappeared, and my patches are rebuilding since the upgrade - is that normal?, oh and I have some great ideas to tell you Line 6 folk about that really should have been there from day one and I'm really pissed that they're not there!!! Can anyone in this forum help?

Hi Longtime Helix and PC+ user and needing assistance (hi waymda). Please forgive me as my sin is not reading the manual, and then when I did thinking I missed something. The latest version (v3.0 Rev E) includes the following Powercab Plus users can also utilize the IR and Reverb options available on the Powercab, thereby alleviating the need to add IR or Reverb blocks within their Helix presets. Say what? Reverb blocks in the PC+?????? Not that I can see this, but did anyone else notice this? Is it a portent of things to come? dw PS. Full disclosure I was only looking at the new manual to better understand DT integration to see if its time to play in that space again, but the above may see my pair of DT25s unloved again.

Unlikely, with that opening post. A tiny amount of research would answer the below. Time to stop feeding.

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I can't think of a good reason

You might want to look at Idea Scale and vote for the things that align with this. Idea Scale is used by Line 6 to help understand user feature demand. I searched with the term Studio and found heaps. https://line6.ideascale.com/a/ideas/search?templateId=0&query=studio

So yep that's running super hot to the extent the input gain on my mixer is clipping. The attached uses channel volume on the amp model to hit around -3db - with no compression. Whilst the compressor is off, turning it on would add some more gain but I've adjusted the mix to something more to my liking - I rarely use 100% compression. That's the only change - so not sure why you'd be adding 32.5db gain with a compressor which is squishing the life out it which pushing everything into the red. mic scout2.hlx

Thanks @qwerty42 and @CraigGT - I really hadn't fully thought that through, and it possibly explains why I'd never perceived it to be a problem before reading the post I wonder if the explanation "it sounds different because it is different" answers the OPs concerns?

No tricks getting 2 to be loud that I know of, I have them set the same - I just need to remember to use the right connection so I get signal. A difference from my set-up to Wondo's is I use the PC+ in FRFR mode. I remembered seeing the youtube video below some time ago in which he states he uses one cab with speaker sim with a loud band - I think he says he has the PC+ turned up to about 3/4 but haven't gone back to check. Might be worth watching.

Having finally realised the need/desirability of ensuring time/phase alignment in dual amp/cab setups (so slow) - can any one advise how to determine the delay required? The comment below the video about this is unanswered and any advice welcome. "Wondering about the phase shift. The 10 ms delay: Did you just "trial and error" or is it just a good common solution (and value) when you run into this issue? Thanks for another great video full of good insights. And yes - I am a sucker for Sultans as well :-)"

Hi Wondo - not with my PC+ atm (I use 2 as you do) but one thing I remember is changing the input gain to 0db. I think it was -18(?) as default which made them not as loud as I wanted. I run them with the Helix knob ignored (global settings) and the LED hits red occasionally with no audible clipping, and at half volume on the PC+ they are plenty loud enough for a 3 piece, if I turn them up beyond 1 o'clock the guys complain. No other changes to the PC+ system settings.

I'm pretty sure that's what is happening - I found a post from 2018 that mentions the need to realign phase alignment when using different cab/mic/distance combinations. I don't know why, but I thought/assumed (and you know what happens when you do that) that the L/R signal from the Helix would be phase aligned.