hi all, considering taking the plunge to get a helix to replace a combination of gear.
i think the answer to all this is yes, but i'd just like to confirm.
I have electric plus acoustic instruments. I use stompbox pedals now and don't need the complexity of patch changes.. so I'd be running the helix in stompbox mode, and a single preset to house everything I need. Basically some effects and an amp/cab.
Currently depending on type of gig, I use a real tube amp, sometimes i use a Tech21 sansamp and direct to PA for electrics and always direct to PA for acoustics.
If i'm using acoustics, i'd like them routed to the PA using a different channel so the audio guys can mix the electric and acoustics separately.
Can I;
Electric - Path 1 - guitar input - effects & drive blocks, amp, cab etc - Output to XLR & 1/4" outs PANNED LEFT --> helix left output either direct to PA or to tube amp (if going to tube amp, i'd just bypass the amp/cab blocks. This means everything on the board remains the same, just no amp/cab - simpler for me)
Acoustics - Path 2 - AUX input - reverb effect block - Output to XLR & 1/4" outs PANNED RIGHT --> helix right output direct to PA
I'd like to be able to mute the acoustics when not in use. This will enable me to unplug when not in use or change instruments. So can i have one of the stomp footswitches set to silently mute/unmute path 2 output?
Electric doesn't matter as I would have a volume pedal in the electric path (only) and heel the volume to mute. This basically mimics what i'm doing now.
If there's a better way to achieve what i'm after please let me know. Hopefully this makes sense.
Cheers
Dave