scotty_burford

Hi there.

I installed the most recent update, and suddenly Cubase has decided this is a 32-bit app. It is now blacklisted. If I remove it from the blacklisted apps, Cubase crashes.

I'm on a Mac, running OS Mojave. I had no issues with previous versions of Native.

Any advice on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

I downloaded and installed the DT Edit software. What a great tool. It shows for the most part what's going on in the DT50 Head. I was able to dial in most of the parameters, but there a few that are showing in the DT Editor that don't show up on the POD

The ones that don't show up on the POD are

1.) Tight/Smooth.

2.) PIV High/PIV Low,

3.) AX7 boost on or off.

I was able to get them sounding reasonably close.  

Hi there

Sorry for the dumb question - how did you dial these options in?

Thanks!

Thanks Craig

Hi there

I was wondering if anyone who is using the Helix with the DT25 had any advice on selecting the best topology from one of the new Helix amps, such as the Litigator?

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What happens when you connect the send to the return with just a single cable?

To be honest I haven't tried that so I'll have some time tomorrow and will do so.

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Sounds like the signal has already been compressed then before it got into the loop?

There still should be some indication from the MXR pedal with the meter indicating that compression is being applied. I set the pedal to its most extreme settings so I should have seen some indication there. 

I've tested the leads  and they seem fine, but I might swap them out for others and see if the result changes.

Hi guys

Thanks for the replies.

Definitely set to instrument level and connected to the correct ins and outs.

All the best!

Hi there

I have an MXR Studio Compressor pedal, so thought I would try it in the effects loop. This pedal has a meter on it to display compression. When placed in the effects loop it is adding volume to the signal but the meter does not move, no matter how much I play with the settings on the pedal or how hard I hit the guitar. Taking it out of the loop and plugging it straight into the pedal it functions as it should again.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thank you!

Can't say anything about the Firehawk, but the DT is a terrific amp on its own, with pedals in front of it or when combined with the HD500. With a workaround it is also great with the Helix.

Try the full amp models. I was always stuck on the idea of having to use preamp models to connect to the DT25, and they sounded OK but a little thin. I switched to using the full models from the Helix into the DT and it sounded amazing. 
I blanked out the modelling in the DT on Channel B (plenty of discussion on how to do that elsewhere on here). I played with MIDI to change topologies etc but for the last few gigs I ended up creating patches where I set everything to Voicing IV, no matter what amp I was using. That worked pretty well too - judging by the compliments from sound guys on my tones.
Here's a demo of using the Helix with the DT25 like this (along with my Tim pedal - I still prefer it and the Butler Tube Driver to the modelled versions).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_OhUFVp61M

I've been using my DT-25 head with a Helix (and a real Butler Tube Driver and Tim pedal for drives) over the past few months. I've been fortunate enough to play some pretty big gigs recently and had some very encouraging feedback from guys who actually know what they are on about. 
The DT is such a good amp!

It does I agree. But it could be sooooo much better with the control software implemented that the HD series has.

Fully agree there - wish Line 6 would do something about it.

I'm using my Helix with the DT25 as suggested by others on here; I blanked out Channel B in the DT and then used MIDI cables to change voicing, class and mode.
I think it works really well.

Hi there
When I'm recording a more 'formal' video, I record the guitar into Cubase. Depending on the track I will strike the muted strings or use the count-in from Cubase or a track. I record video onto a Gopro. Once finished I mix the track down and export it. The video is edited in Final Cut Pro X and I use the percussive strikes or count-ins to line up the video from Cubase with the audio track the Gopro has captured, and then I mute the Gopro audio.

With my archtop I normally use a Fender Deluxe, roll off bass and treble and pump the mids. It works really well for the bop/post-bop tone.

yep a wonderful amp!

I put together some patches for a gig last night using amps instead of preamps. Huge difference in sound.

Thank you for your advice

Thank you. It's 1am here now so I won't try the helix and DT25 together just now. But tomorrow I'll try some patches with full amp models and see how they sound.

Hi there

I recently followed the advice of others and blanked out the DTs preamp configurations, leaving only the power amp section functioning.

I created some patches using just the preamp version. At home in my music room they have sounded fantastic. I worked up some patches for a show I am filling in for over the next few weeks and took the Helix and DT to a rehearsal last night.

Some of the patches sounded incredibly thin at that volume - nothing like the patches at home. I am well aware of the Fletcher Munson effect etc. I tried changing some of the sounds on the fly - on one I rolled the treble off completely and boosted the mids and bass and it still didn't make that much difference. 

Has anyone else experienced this? Would using a full amp model add more depth/weight/tone/nice stuff with this setup? Should I place an EQ after the preamp in the Helix and introduce some more body into the signal that way? Does the relationship between Helix master volume and DT master volume have any pronounced effect on the tone? Someone has suggested leaving the Helix fully open and using the DT master to control the level. Should the DT master be turned up to make the power amp stage work harder?

Thanks

 wasn't the Dumble based off a Fender design anyway ? Howard used to work for them after all

Entirely possible - and it is not without precedent. Jim Marshall and the Fender Bassman and maybe early Mesa Boogies being influenced by Fender designs as well - though happy to be corrected on that.

I'm not sure there, but if it is indeed a Dumble model of some description I have no idea how they are designed with such things. I have been in the same room as one only once - when I saw Larry Carlton. 

I have owned a Twin before and this is similar but I think a little more rounded than that. 

I think it is one of the best amp models I have heard from Line 6. 
This is the default preset from the amp with a tiny bit of reverb and delay added.

Just fantastic stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWz5g6-VOCA

Just joined the group.  I hope it goes well and I'm looking forward to being a part of it!    

 

First, I do understand where you're coming from.  

 

To play a little bit of devil's advocate here I will say that I've been in the other group for several months and have had some conversations with Chad Boston.  

 

I think he's a genuinely good guy, I just think trying to provide support to a group as large as that Helix group has become is just overwhelming.  At the end of the day we all have to make a living and the premium group I think is Chad's way of trying to stay as involved with the Helix community and make a living.  

 

For many months he put in HOURS every week helping people at no charge.   Personally I'm surprised it went on as long as it did.  He did one on one skype calls, direct messaging, hosted group hangouts, etc.  The premium group has been a fairly recent development.  A month or two at the most I think, but I don't remember exactly when he started it.  

 

He really does care about the group.  It seems he really wanted to find a way to combine something he loves doing with making a living at it.  Can't fault anyone for that.  I can personally attest that when you try to mix music, even music gear, and making a living it's an uphill battle :)

 

In fact just today he posted on the group that he's going to have to back off a bit and focus his time on other avenues to make money.  Which I think is smart.  

 

I see how if someone is relatively new to the group it could seem like it's a push to make money from the user base, but after seeing how much time and effort Chad's committed to the group in the past year or so it's been around, I just wanted to give a little different take on it.  Based on my interactions with him I really don't think he's someone who's just out to try and make a buck.  

 

Just my .02

Yep. Chad has donated a huge amount of time to the Helix community and been more than generous in offering advice and giving practical support to others. But he also has to make a living. I don't begrudge him of that in the slightest.

The impedance parameter is really key here. We'll place the real drive into the effects loop and assign a footswitch to toggle between our model and the real pedal. We stop tweaking the model when our own golden ears (including those who build boutique drive pedals) can't tell when we switch.

 

In one case, the signal alllllll but disappeared when our polarity flipped model was mixed with the real pedal. If the physical pedals are "far superior", something's amiss.

Yep happy to concede that may well be the case. For me, I prefer the pedals and feel I can get a better tone with them and find them to be superior, but it is only my opinion.

I'm not a fan of modelled overdrives - on the Helix or anything else I have tried. I own a Tim pedal, Butler Tube Driver and a Dunlop Fuzz Face and think the physical pedals are all far superior. Of course some people say there is no difference, so your thoughts could be entirely different to mine after you run the tests.