glideman

People that are happy generally don't always post very much.

Stadium app definitely doesn't work with a USB connection to a PC!

On 12/18/2025 at 1:28 PM, gbr13697 said:

I assign gain, levels, and EQ to an expression pedal, so that I can ramp up gain smoothly to any point I want, whilst making all the corresponding changes to level and EQ. I use snapshots to change amp channel, Bright switches etc, as well as delay settings. On all other models the change in channel is still within the gain/level limits of what can be controlled within the same assignments to the expression pedal.

However, with the Brit 2203MV, the levels are so vastly different that this won't work. As soon as I use a snapshot to change from High to Low, the volume collapses to nothing.

I agree that you could get decent sounds from Low and High channels by using a FS or snapshot to drastically alter the gain and volume settings, but these would be fixed and not variable via the expression pedal.

As I said above, I can't believe that a Strat plugged into the Low Jack of a JCM800 with drive on 7.6 and MV on 4.5 would be so quiet. I accept that it would be quieter, say -6db which would be half the volume level, but not -15db. It would be nice if a JCM owner could chime in and enlighten me, but I do think that the differences in levels between the High and Low channels are too extreme to be realistic in this particular model.

Do you use a Volume block for overall preset level and just change your amp "Level" setting with the snapshot?

I've only built a few presets that are extensive so I just went ahead and upgraded without even backing the presets up to the computer.

Worked like a charm!

Already half way done building clones of my main gigging presets from scratch!

Yeah, I use my Axe FX III MkII Turbo for bigger stage gigs and bring my rack and FC-12 + 2 expression pedals pedalboard.

Does Stadium support SDXC standard or do you have to use a FAT32 format tool?

Same here!

I would rather go the 4u rack size with the big screen for a rack version!!!

I had Helix for a LONG time, even after I purchased and Axe FX III.  After I added an FM9T, I finally sold my Helix.

Back for another new round with Line 6!!!  (and yes, I tried Quad Cortex and did not like it so much).

I'm back from FAS Land (although I'll still be keeping my AFX III Mk II Turbo and FM9T.

Ready to try the new thing on the street once the pre-order gets here!!!

So what year do we see another update for the Helix?  LoL!

This COVID crap keeps ramping, a lot of people better enjoy what they have and hold onto it.  Lots of music stores have tons of items on back order due to supply chain shortages in multiple stages of product production and distribution ...

It kinda sucks that my Helix is sitting inside the church awaiting the Sunday morning service activities.... Dohhhhh!!!  :P

I signed up... probably too late.... but I did it anyway....

Helix Native, Helix Floor, Powercab Plus 1x12

In my room that's my office/studio control room (whole upstairs can be used as studio recording space and use remote control of the digital

console and computer downstairs), I have a Presonus Studiolive 32 Series 3.  I've got everything hooked up where I can play to a JBL 15" plus horn monitor,

and/or Presonus studio monitors with a 10" sub.  I have pretty much multiplexed inputs and outputs where I can do about anything and everything I want

to with headphones, studio monitors, or PA speakers.   Multiple FRFR speakers as well, plus the Hughes & Kettner Triamp Mk 3 and a 4x12 cab are in there

for blowing up the neighbors every once in awhile.... LoL!!!

Nothing like a happy ending to a pesky bug problem!!!

There is/was a trial of so many days for Axe.

I guess you probably eat the return shipping, though. Ouch.

On 10/27/2019 at 9:48 PM, hoghat said:

 

Nailed it.   My bandmate bought an Axe FX III and I have a Helix.   Previously,  we both used real Mesa Recto's.    The biggest difference I've seen is the ease of learning / use.  I can dial in patches with the Helix screen pretty easily.   He has to bring a computer if he wants to mess with his Axe FX.   The Axe FX III has a billion tweakable things on every block, practically down to atomic particle interactions on the power supply and built-in compression & EQ and all sorts of junk.  You can blend IR's and move the time alignment between them.  It's pretty cool, but extremely maddening when you're just trying to learn the basics and you don't even know which of the 5000 configurations are the ones causing you trouble.  It's a bit maddening even if you know what you're doing.     It's taken me about 2 years to get to the point of finally starting to understand what's going on with the more obscure settings like bias/bias x.   I'm a little jealous of all his routing options now, but not an extra $1400+ worth of jealous (once you throw in the footswitch).    My recommendation is,  go with Helix first... use it to learn how to make good sounds and figure out the basics of dealing with the world of modelers (which extends significantly beyond just the modeler itself).  After a few years and you're ready to take on the additional brain bandwidth of worrying about what happens when you play with the virtual power voltages on every block, then you can probably get the AXE III super cheap... or you can get whatever the new Axe model is.   

I have Helix, Kemper Stage, and Axe FX III.  You can do well with any of the 3.  I find Helix floor the most purely portable and it's easy to use without a computer (although I prefer major programming with a laptop).  I have no trouble getting highly useable sounds.

Axe FX III I will give the edge since this latest series of firmware builds currently at 10.2.  It is impressive with the tones I've coaxed out of the newer features.

You can't really screw up going with any of the three.  I'm not a fanboy on any of the forums other than "great job on this guys" whenever warranted by the 3 manufacturers.

Biggest thing is get a really good monitor or FRFR amps if you're going to go direct.

Good luck!

I have the following 3 FRFR solutions, although I usually just play through the two JBL sidefill monitors (actually powered mains on a pole for stage monitoring).  I have plenty of volume with these and pretty much hear the whole band just like what the audience hears since one of these is close to my ears.

1. Mission Gemini 2 2x12 with ability to dial the horns out via a control pot.  I personally don't dial the horns out and totally feel like I am getting an amp in the room sound for me.  It can get freaking LOUD to me at close to 4x12 cab levels.  It sounds really good!

2. Xitone convertible open/closed back MBritt 1x12 FRFR. Also pretty darn loud, and has a very pleasing output.  This had no problem keeping up with our former second guitarist before he left the band.

3.  Line 6 Powercab Plus FRFR.  This one is fairlyclose to Xitone volume and us very serviceable.  I don't use the simulations of guitar cabs, just straight FRFR.

4 hours ago, silverhead said:

There's a global setting (as of v2.8 I believe) that allows you to specify that rotating the joystick knob will let you navigate left/right along the signal chain and select the adjacent block rather than changing the model selection of the current block.

Wow!!! Never knew this... I must have missed some of the update notes.  Dohhhh

I've found if you have an FRFR that can push some air that you can get amp in the room sound...  I sure as heck haven't enjoyed my 2 custom tube amps I kept much in a few years now.

I have Helix, Axe FX III, and Kemper Stage.  I love all 3.

Love the new amps and features!!!

Was visiting my wife's brother for 2 weeks, plus toured the PRS Guitars factory on the way back to SC, USA!

Tackled the upgrade this morning and played around all day just about!  Great job, Line 6!

16 hours ago, Verne-Bunsen said:

 

At the crossroads of Milla and music, you’ll find Puscifer. At least for one song. I’ve seen them twice, but never with Milla. I’d imagine it would be memorable.

 

I think I gotta go to the bathroom for a few............... Errrrrrrr

2 hours ago, GeeTah said:

 

Generally any stage larger than 30x20 with room capacity of 1,000 or more. Casinos are a good example. Here's an image of me and my Gemini 2 in action recently. 

Gemini 2 will light your @$$ up, won't it? Hehehe.  I have had the cops called on me when having a mega volume jam at the house!!!

Barely have to get it cooking at a typical gig!