ringo05 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hi Guys, So I have finally purchased myself a new Helix. I ordered it yesterday so it wont be here for another couple of days and the anticipation is killing me. Anyway..... what I am wondering is if anyone has tried or knows if switching channels on the Marshall JVM410H is possible using the Helix? I have looked everywhere but cant seem to find any information about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radatats Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 from reading the manual your amp has full midi capabilities so yeah, Helix can do that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo05 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Yeah I have used midi on my old TC Nova system to change channels before but when using a midi cable there was a significant delay in the channel switching, like up to 1-1.5sec. What I am wondering is if I can plug into the 1/4" footswitch jack on the helix and assign switches on the helix to change channels on the amp, just as I do on my stock JVM footswitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonikimage Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Yes I have a JVMHJS it's a piece of cake with a midi cable.....read the manual but basically set the channel you want and the way you want it with reverb, loop, etc. on the jvm front panel on a standard JVM, and double tap midi /footswitch button until it blinks quickly and then press the program you want on the Helix and it will be stored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo05 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Yes I have a JVMHJS it's a piece of cake with a midi cable.....read the manual but basically set the channel you want and the way you want it with reverb, loop, etc. on the jvm front panel on a standard JVM, and double tap midi /footswitch button until it blinks quickly and then press the program you want on the Helix and it will be stored. Thanks sonikimage, do you notice much of a gap when switching channels that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonikimage Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Instantaneous no gap whatsoever....this is the way you should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo05 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Instantaneous no gap whatsoever....this is the way you should do it. Yeah awesome!! I'll give it a go. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo05 Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Ok so I got my Helix yesterday! Woop woop!! :D Now..... I have been busy all day, setting up patches, from scratch. I have set my Helix up using the 4CM method and MIDI cable as well to change channels on my JVM. The one problem I am having is..... I cant seem to send midi commands when I'm in pedal mode. I can send a midi command when I'm in preset mode so that when I change presets it will change channels, reverb, master vol, FX loop, on my amp but I want to be able to switch between my amp and helix preamp within pedal mode. How do I send midi commands to the amp when in pedal mode? :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo05 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Yes I have a JVMHJS it's a piece of cake with a midi cable.....read the manual but basically set the channel you want and the way you want it with reverb, loop, etc. on the jvm front panel on a standard JVM, and double tap midi /footswitch button until it blinks quickly and then press the program you want on the Helix and it will be stored. I cant seem to send midi commands when I'm in pedal mode. I can send a midi command when I'm in preset mode so that when I change presets it will change channels, reverb, master vol, FX loop, on my amp but I want to be able to switch between my amp and helix preamp within pedal mode. How do I send midi commands to the amp when in pedal mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmntshredder Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Ok so I got my Helix yesterday! Completely off topic here, so I apologize...where did you order from that you were able to get a Helix within 5 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekpimp Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I cant seem to send midi commands when I'm in pedal mode. I can send a midi command when I'm in preset mode so that when I change presets it will change channels, reverb, master vol, FX loop, on my amp but I want to be able to switch between my amp and helix preamp within pedal mode. How do I send midi commands to the amp when in pedal mode? I believe you can configure a pedal to send MIDI via the "Command Center" in the global menu. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo05 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Completely off topic here, so I apologize...where did you order from that you were able to get a Helix within 5 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo05 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm in South Australia. Purchased it from Derringers Music Adelaide. It was the last one in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmntshredder Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm in South Australia. Purchased it from Derringers Music Adelaide. It was the last one in stock. That's awesome! Congrats on the Helix. I can't wait to get mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo05 Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 I believe you can configure a pedal to send MIDI via the "Command Center" in the global menu. Cheers. I have been into command centre and tried to assign a foot switch with midi so that I can switch channels on the amp but nothing is happening. Only when I'm in preset mode will it accept a midi command by changing presets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo05 Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Can anyone help me with this?? For the life of me, I can not figure out how to send a midi message from the Helix to my Marshall JVM410h within a preset. (in pedal/stomp mode) I have been successful in sending messages from Helix to JVM when changing presets but not when I'm in pedal mode. I tried going into the command centre and assigning a foot switch to send midi but nothing.... :huh: it's got me stumped!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddydoodles Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I have ditched my DT25 Marshall cabinet in favor of Helix into the board and folding back into Line 6 L3t. I have never been happier with my sound, tones, and ability to hear without destroying the entire audience. Thank you Line 6 for your amazing innovations. I have been a Line 6 user all the way back to owning one of the first Axsys 212 with floorboard. I had serious problems but Line 6 support stood by me and even gave me a new amp. Kudos to Line 6!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo05 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Anyone! I still cant switch channels on my JVM while in stomp mode. Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paultm Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 When you send the program you need can you be more specific? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmntshredder Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Anyone! I still cant switch channels on my JVM while in stomp mode. Can anyone help? I was having a similar problem with my 5150III. Changing the command type to bank/program vs midi cc was what solved the problem for me. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo05 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 I was having a similar problem with my 5150III. Changing the command type to bank/program vs midi cc was what solved the problem for me. I hope this helps.Sorry for the late reply, been on holidays. Thanks tmntshredder, that is exactly what I was after, works a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuRo1971 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I was having a similar problem with my 5150III. Changing the command type to bank/program vs midi cc was what solved the problem for me. I hope this helps. Hi all, have the same problem, Which menu I have to select to adapt this? Thanks! juRo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuRo1971 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hi all, I found the menu. Unfortunately the funtionality only works in stomp box mode. In the main settibngs I selected snapshots/ presets. So in the top row I always can select the snapshots. Goal so is to assign a midi program change on the snap shop foot switches. Is this possible? The gaps between patches are so uge: Even my old Boss GT10 handles this in a better way. I was wondering that this unit can not handle this in a better way?! Could this be improved by a new firmware? Thanks! JuRo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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