bubba871x Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Using my Helix to go directly into the PA system was a nightmare. At every venue the sound is different probably because of acoustics. I am now running my Helix through my Roland GS-212 which is one of the few amps that was made for a muti-effects with two separate inputs directly to the power amps and 12" speakers. However still hitting the limitations of a guitar amp narrow range speakers. Thinking of trying a nice Roland stereo keyboard amp (KC-880) with horn tweeters. Has anyone tried this setup yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radatats Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 not personally but in the FB group there are a few guys that really like the Behringer KXD-12. Not stereo but pretty much FRFR and 2 still cost less than the Roland. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KXD12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennDeLaune Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 I would recommend these. I have two of them but at 1000 watts ea. I've only been using the 1 lately. Got them from the same place here too. Miami, FL. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alesis-Alpha-115-Active-2-Way-15-1000-Watt-Loudspeaker-with-Built-in-Alesis-DSP-/231507046054 I use my Helix Direct to FOH stereo via XLR Out and I use a 1/4in left mono out to one of these for stage sound. Honestly, if your having trouble with your Direct to FOH patches you should look into other ones or try different Global EQ settings. I've found that the Helix has an incredible Direct to House sound. I've been running that way since November of last year and have nothing but good comments on the "front" sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe5 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 You know, that 200w stereo Roland combo might be a good candidate for Eminence Beta 12cx coaxial speakers with ASD1001 horn drivers and their 2.5kHz asymetric crossover. It would be about $300 for all. The Mission Gemini 2 FRFR powered cabs use them and are 110w per side. Xitone cabs also use them. A cheaper alternative seems to be the Eminence Beta 12lta with whizzer cone. It has a frequency range to 8kHz without a tweeter or crossover. $140 for a pair of these. I've seen a few Fractal and Kemper posts of people replacing gutar cab speakers with both of these. I was considering the Mission Gemini myself and went down the rabbit hole researching the speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba871x Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Those Alesis look nice but the 15" woofer seems very deep for a guitar. Is your low end muddy at all? I would recommend these. I have two of them but at 1000 watts ea. I've only been using the 1 lately. Got them from the same place here too. Miami, FL. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alesis-Alpha-115-Active-2-Way-15-1000-Watt-Loudspeaker-with-Built-in-Alesis-DSP-/231507046054 I use my Helix Direct to FOH stereo via XLR Out and I use a 1/4in left mono out to one of these for stage sound. Honestly, if your having trouble with your Direct to FOH patches you should look into other ones or try different Global EQ settings. I've found that the Helix has an incredible Direct to House sound. I've been running that way since November of last year and have nothing but good comments on the "front" sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHamm Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Don't buy the wrong tool for the job.If you have a KC880 available, sure. but don't tweak your sounds through it and expect them to sound right in the house and in the PA. If you are going to spend a grand, get a fantastic FRFR. If you MUST have stereo, get a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennDeLaune Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 No, not muddy at all. But you always have the Global EQ Lo Cut if you need it. Mine sounds nice & Chunky especially on the low end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba871x Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 I talked to the guys at Sweetwater and the recommended the Mission Engineering Gemini 2. I was reading specs and spoke with the guys at Mission and sounds like a perfect fit. They have had some good feedback with Helix users. Anyone have any experience with this unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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