rudomat Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 anybody tried this with helix...? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlondon53 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Chad Boston has a couple of versions of a patch that might work and if not, would definitely be a good place to start. They allow sustained feedback tone (endless if desired) at any volume. I've tried both and are some of the better shared presets on the Helix tone board in my opinion. The first version might be better suited for an Ebow simulation. It's set up so that you play and then blend in feedback at the appropriate time by easing in with the expression pedal. You've sparked my interest and I will be giving it a shot. Here's links to the presets: http://line6.com/customtone/tone/1970739/ Oops! looks like he must have deleted his first version. Oh well, I have a feeling it will still be a good starting point. Especially for the 1 (of the 2) Ebow settings that is a little less unpredictable in it's pitch. Man I can't wait to try this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlondon53 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 To add to my previous reply, I just realized that part of the Ebow's character is more than just endless feedback. I'm not sure how one would go about reproducing the physical occasional stringy vibrations when string makes contact with frets/pups/or Ebow itself. Still excited though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 anybody tried this with helix...? thanks I just use the real thing - they don't cost a lot. It's simply some sort of handheld fancy electromagnetic gizmo, powered by a 9v battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHamm Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 To add to my previous reply, I just realized that part of the Ebow's character is more than just endless feedback. I'm not sure how one would go about reproducing the physical occasional stringy vibrations when string makes contact with frets/pups/or Ebow itself. Still excited though. This. You really want an ebow sound, ya need an ebow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njglover Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 This. You really want an ebow sound, ya need an ebow. What, you mean they didn't anticipate and model that? Gosh, Line 6. I've played with using volume swells instead of an ebow, but it's just not the same. I was trying to avoid bothering since I only use the ebow on one song, but oh well. It's not like it's a big hassle to bring along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulkbooth Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Maybe use Chad's patch and also blend in a whammy or hamonizer (+ an octave to simulate the harmonic overtones?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WithALoudNoise Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Seriously, buy an eBow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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