talonmm Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I am new to the concept of IR's having just purchased the Helix this weekend. I see a custom tone I would like to download and there is at least one ir I will need. The tone is called. BB VH Eruption. Here is the description: Eruption Eddie Van Halen billbassler Preset created using Helix firmware 1.12. IR used is RedWire & FREE. http://www.redwirez.com/free1960g12m25s.jsp. Downloaded IR location: Free-Marshall1960A-G12Ms\Red Wire Impulses\BIGBox\48 KHz-24bit\Marshall1960A-G12Ms\Shure SM57Marshall1960A-G12Ms-SM57-Cap-2in. The tone is based on using a Charvel EVH Art series Strat. Helix through a Line 6 StageSource L2m monitor. To my ear this patch could also be used for Ain't Talkin 'Bout Love if the MXR flanger is added. My questions are: is there one IR I need or more? One looks like a 1960 marshall and then there's mention above of an sm57. So is there more than one IR needed? Also, when I went to the site, it looks like the tone if free, but there are others that are not free. Will I be able to get the proper sound with the free IR? Last the zip file contains a whole bunch of files. Does the Helix want me to extract the files before I try to import the IR or IR's or will the Helix handle that? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talonmm Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Here's one more question. Another tone I would like is: Van Halen Chnd by Enzo386. His link for the IR is no longer found... http://1drv.ms/1XAyQjn What happens if you download a tone but not the IR? And would anyone know where I can get the proper IR? thanks again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRalphN Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I am new to the concept of IR's having just purchased the Helix this weekend. I see a custom tone I would like to download and there is at least one ir I will need. The tone is called. BB VH Eruption. Here is the description: Eruption Eddie Van Halen billbassler Preset created using Helix firmware 1.12. IR used is RedWire & FREE. http://www.redwirez.com/free1960g12m25s.jsp. Downloaded IR location: Free-Marshall1960A-G12Ms\Red Wire Impulses\BIGBox\48 KHz-24bit\Marshall1960A-G12Ms\Shure SM57Marshall1960A-G12Ms-SM57-Cap-2in. The tone is based on using a Charvel EVH Art series Strat. Helix through a Line 6 StageSource L2m monitor. To my ear this patch could also be used for Ain't Talkin 'Bout Love if the MXR flanger is added. My questions are: is there one IR I need or more? One looks like a 1960 marshall and then there's mention above of an sm57. So is there more than one IR needed? Also, when I went to the site, it looks like the tone if free, but there are others that are not free. Will I be able to get the proper sound with the free IR? Last the zip file contains a whole bunch of files. Does the Helix want me to extract the files before I try to import the IR or IR's or will the Helix handle that? Thanks! Only one IR needed. I have not looked at that IR but I own the Redwirez big bundle so I am very familiar with them. They are great and I wish more would discover them. Each of the Redwirez cabs have multiple IR's. They capture them in multiple mic configurations. You just need to decide which you like. It would be cool to be able to select multiple ones as it would emulate a studio setup but it would kill your DSP. So you either load the one the preset suggests or you can experiment and try different mics or distances/positioning. I tend to like the cone at 1 to 2 inches. But sometimes the edge adds a cool sound so you really have to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dshow Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Only one IR needed. I have not looked at that IR but I own the Redwirez big bundle so I am very familiar with them. They are great and I wish more would discover them. Each of the Redwirez cabs have multiple IR's. They capture them in multiple mic configurations. You just need to decide which you like. It would be cool to be able to select multiple ones as it would emulate a studio setup but it would kill your DSP. So you either load the one the preset suggests or you can experiment and try different mics or distances/positioning. I tend to like the cone at 1 to 2 inches. But sometimes the edge adds a cool sound so you really have to play. They are great indeed. What I like about them is that they feel really good and sound very natural to me. With mixIR2 you can mix your own IRs and export them as a single .wav file. I've created my favorite IRs with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRalphN Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 They are great indeed. What I like about them is that they feel really good and sound very natural to me. With mixIR2 you can mix your own IRs and export them as a single .wav file. I've created my favorite IRs with that. I do not have Protools for the plugin. I may get in a month or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nippyjun Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 You don't need the IR and instead you can use a built in cabinet.You may have to try different built in cabinets to get the tone you want. You would have to replace the IR block with a cabinet block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nippyjun Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I forgot to mention that Chris Beaver, a member of this forum, has created 2 very good VH presets with IR's and they are free. he posts new free presets each Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dshow Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I do not have Protools for the plugin. I may get in a month or two. You may try this to load VST Plugins: http://www.hermannseib.com/vsthost.htm It's a bit older and german language but it works ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRalphN Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 You may try this to load VST Plugins: http://www.hermannseib.com/vsthost.htm It's a bit older and german language but it works ;-) I would be lost with the German even though my last name is Niederlander. Ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talonmm Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 I forgot to mention that Chris Beaver, a member of this forum, has created 2 very good VH presets with IR's and they are free. he posts new free presets each Thursday. I did a search on custom tones and on google but did not see any of Chris's presets. Can you please let me know where i can find them or what his tones are called? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nippyjun Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Search you tube for MRCHRISBEAVER There is a link under the vid to his facebook group where you can get the files. Also I believe he did post on this forum... Search for "free presets". I just did and see his post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dshow Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I did a search on custom tones and on google but did not see any of Chris's presets. Can you please let me know where i can find them or what his tones are called? thanks! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1618760245111752/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djentmj Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Hey everyone i need some advice on my helix floor! I bought the Ownhammer 412 rect ir’s pack and downloaded the file, I have an account and i have helix edit 2.71 also signed in on my account, also my gear is registered and my device authorized! But if i open the files there are only HIR files and no WAV also on helix edit if i clink on import and choose the ir file still HIR file and if i click file type and choose WAV file it says the file is empty! Don’t know whats going on everything is up to date! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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