How to use Expression Pedal without loosing a block

[evh5150combo]

Hi everybody, I use HD500 for FX Only with my 5150 iii, connected in 4cm. I would like to assing the expression pedal as a volume pedal, but I don't want to loose another block besides the fx loop. I would like to assign something like the mixer level (but it's not possilbe) or the return level (but it goes only UP). Any ideas?

Why did line6 set the return level to go only up? 

[billlorentzen]

I'm afraid you're going to lose a block on the pedal, but if you're using the 4cm, you can use a regular analog vol pedal in that chain. I realize that's not what you're asking for.

[jandrio]

assign the FX loop send parameter 2 exp1/2

[evh5150combo]

assign the FX loop send parameter 2 exp1/2

Thank you, but this way the pedal controls the dynamic like using the volume knob, not the output level. I need to control the overall volume. Thanks anyway

[jandrio]

ok, then set mix=100 + assign the return parameter --> exp1/2 (max100=24db, min=0db).

[evh5150combo]

ok, then set mix=100 + assign the return parameter --> exp1/2 (max100=24db, min=0db).

 

This does not work. If I set an exp pedal to the return parameter, when i close the pedal, the return does not mute. Unfortunately the return level at "zero" does not mean "no signal"

[pfsmith0]

Use it to control the volume of a clean amp pre. The amp block is always present, even if empty. No new blocks are used. Put the amp either before or after the FX send as you see fit.

[ColonelForbin]

+1 to being able to control the mixer volumes with an EXP pedal assignment.

If that's not already an IdeaScale request, it should be!

[jandrio]

This does not work. If I set an exp pedal to the return parameter, when i close the pedal, the return does not mute. Unfortunately the return level at "zero" does not mean "no signal"

 

it works i u c it the opposite way.

i mean consider the fx return param as a -24 db level controller.

so, set fx loop return=+24db 'n assign the hd500's master knob in such a way that with these settings u achieve the loudest output.

now, by  reducing the fx return level 2 "zero" with the exp1/2, u can actually cut the output signal by 24 db.

i suppose this is "near mute", isn't it?

[clay-man]

You could assign it to the amp volume parameter couldn't you?

[jandrio]

You could assign it to the amp volume parameter couldn't you?

 

 the OP is using  HD500 for FX Only with his 5150 iii, connected in 4cm.

so ther must b no amp (even a clean one).

[evh5150combo]

it works i u c it the opposite way.

i mean consider the fx return param as a -24 db level controller.

so, set fx loop return=+24db 'n assign the hd500's master knob in such a way that with these settings u achieve the loudest output.

now, by  reducing the fx return level 2 "zero" with the exp1/2, u can actually cut the output signal by 24 db.

i suppose this is "near mute", isn't it?

Well, i've tryed this solution. If i put the return level at maximum and compensate reducing the output level, the trick seems to work. The only problem is that this way i send a very hot signal to the effects after the loop block and i still have to verify if it could be a problem. Thank you this is a good one.

[jandrio]

u r welcome...