Looking for "best practices" advice. I want to use MIDI commands embedded in my sequences to control patch parameters on the fly. For example, when the guitar solo begins, I may need to increase gain or volume, then bump it back after the solo ends. Is this best accomplished by creating a rhythm and a lead snapshot, and using MIDI to change snapshots? Or is it better / possible to use instant commands to directly control the volume or gain property of a patch?
I'm just getting started, and I'd like to know the best way to approach this from the beginning so I don't make a lot of messed up patches that need to be fixed later.
I already have the unofficial helix MIDI guide, so no need to explain either procedure... I just want to know the general consensus on the best way to approach the task. Thanks in advance to anyone who is willing to take time to respond. I appreciate the help.
I should probably add that I have the Helix rack, but I did not get the foot controller, expecting to control it entirely with MIDI.