scottwilliams

Hi - mostly trying to confirm I'm doing this the 'best' way: I am using 4CM with HX stomp and tube amp w/ FX loop. I am able to have wah/gain pedals before HX and time-based in the FX loop of the amp, and using an FXLOOP block in HX to switch between the tube amp and an HX preamp model. This all is working very nicely. I am using a Y-split just before the end of the HX path that splits off to a cab model and then goes back to the main L/R out at the end of the HX path. I have the "A" side of the Y split panned 100% Left (which goes to the cab model) and the "B" side of the split panned 100% Right (that goes to the return on the tube amp FX loop. If I run separate 1/4" cables from the L and R outs on HX, the Left sends cab sim out to PA (and amp does not get cab sim) All works great, except: the HX output to PA seems really low compared to similar helix patches - is that because the Ysplit effectively halves the volume to each output? Also, when using the USB from the hx to connect to logic, that signal is also very low compared to running similar helix patch to DAW via USB. is there always a difference in the output from HX and Helix, or is this potentially also because the Y split is involved? Hope that makes sense. Thanks!

Hi - I am having an issue somewhere in my rig (Guitar- helix- Fender FR12 amp/FRFR). Occasionally, the volume will just drop approx 25-50%. Just sitting and playing, not touching any controllers/knobs/etc. Has anyone ever had this happen with their Helix? My guess is that it's a problem with the FR12, but the service center is not close, so trying to make sure I'm not missing something obvious. I have not been able to repeat the problem intentionally, but did a lot of the basics... different cables, jiggling the cables and making sure everything's plugged in all the way... doesn't seem to be input jack on guitar. Maybe will try a reset on the helix, but I had done that fairly recently. Any help would be greatly appreciated - thanks!

Could have sworn I tried to get back to stomp mode at the gig.... that was one of my first thoughts, but didn't seem to fix it - not sure what I did wrong.... feeling kind of silly now... thanks!

Hi - I use my hx stomp on my pedalboard w/ 4CM. Works great.. usually. Last night gig set up went fine, all working as expected, then shortly before start, no sound. my 4CM preset uses fx loop for one of the blocks and somehow fx loop block got turned off... then noticed that none of the assigned blocks were being controlled by FS 1,2,3 and the buttons are 'white' not the colors for the fx blocks as you'd normally see. tried unplugging, restarting hx, no change. I did a hard reset (buttons 2&3 onstartup) this AM and it seems back to normal w/ factory presets and after restoring from my backup - PHEW! Wondering what I could have done at gig in case this happens again? (at gig wouldn't be able to restore from backup... is there a restore process that keeps the presets for ex?) Thanks!

HI - I have similar question to above. I have been using helix live for a long time, but haven't done a ton of recording at home with it I understand the for digital recording it doesn't need to have a 'hot' signal. I also understand that some amp models are louder than others and I use a bunch of different models and am able to get volumes matched OK and get good signal to PA and/or powered speakers (i don't always run the big knob at 100%, but the general consensus seems to be that 100% is best sound... sometimes it's just too loud... plus, for seeting USB levels, I think the big knob doesn't matter anyway) However, I am using my lowly garage band to try to do some basic demos. When I use the GB drums, those WAV forms are quite high level.. I usually lower them a bit, but it just seems that I should be recording my other signals (guitar, bass, vox) at similar levels just to simplify mixing and have some consistency. Helix patches that seem very loud into a normal mixer and/or powered speaker are super low volume in GB. So low, that (even if the sound quality is theoretically good) they can't be mixed high enough. (for ex; deluxe reverb with gain around 5, master at 10, ch. volue 8-10) Do most users have one set of presets for recording and another for live? When I boost the helix final output stage (for live, I typically leave that at 0, but to get what looks like a good/useful level in GB requires boosting that up roughly 10db), then the patch seems way too loud for live use? (with the 'live' presets I use, that signal is pretty hot going to our mackie PA mixer... I usually have to have the trim on the channel down all the way, so seems weird to have to boost so much when recording? Also, don't want to have 2 sets of presets and don't want to have to adjust volumes every time I go to a gig. thanks in advance for any help!

thanks for the replies. I noticed today that it's not just the wah, it doesn't switch from exp1 to exp 2 either. I have filed support ticket. thanks!

this worked fine for a long time. I know to push down hard. I have bypass assign for wah set to exp toe/switch the exp pedal does adjust the wah, but i can't turn the way on or off wtih the toe switch anymore. on all presets Any help would be most appreciated.

HI - I am using Helix and HX stomp for some acoustic gigs. My taylor in particular seems to be sensitive to phase issues (which either suck tone, cause feedback or both). I had a phase switch on my fishman aura and i see that it's a feature on some higher end acoustic pickup /preamps..... Is there a way to do this with the helix? Thanks!

Hi - I am considering a PC (or PC+). Would be mostly for electric guitar gigs, but I'm using a bose l1 pro for acoustic gigs and sometimes might want extra monitor for that. What I'm wondering is if for acoustic duo gigs if the PC full range mode would work OK to run the whole mix (acoustic guitar/looper, 2 vox)? Is anybody doing this? Results? Not a dealbreaker for me, but easier to justify if i can get more 'mileage' Thanks!

well... thanks for the comic relief.. FWIW, I have looked in manual, but even the part you quote doesn't seem to address how to connect a single expression pedal, and there were a bunch of folks on the forum - including the other guru above - who seemed to indicated the M audio pedal would work without modification. I guess I'll find out one way or the other tomorrow. Thanks!

that explains/confirms - thank you!

Hi - I am trying to switch from using a rock stomp 2 button footswitch with the hx to dusting off my old midi mouse to change HX presets (so that I can use an expression pedal for volume, etc. on the Hx stomp). It works well, but hx doesn't respond to the midi mouse on 128, 127 (and maybe 126). Not a huge deal ( I can reorganize HX presets), but just making sure this is 'normal' - I did see the post that on the newer morningstar unit, there's a way to set the range so that it only goes to 125... I assume to avoid this blank spot on the HX? Thanks!

i did see the option for "position" which it kind of 'forced' if I selected FS2... unless there's another place to set it that I didn't see, I'm pretty sure that was set as you've indicated it should be. Either way, for the moment, I am taking datacommando's advice and trying a different expression pedal. Pretty sure I can still return the Moog. Thanks!

hi - thanks - I did manage to get that to stop... I think it was the polarity setting on the moog exp pedal (i reset and restored).. I've updated topic... it works now, but only switches between 0 and 100% - nothing in between?

moog expression pedal - TRS cable i have switch on moog set to 'other' have tried polarity both ways on helix only does 0% or 100% no smooth swell in between any tips much appreciated!