dlettau Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I am running my Helix into a Matrix GT1000FX amp. I was using this with a Fractal Axe FX XL. I don't seem to get the same amount of volume out of the Helix. I am running the Matrix into a Mission 2-P 2x12 passive speaker. On the clean tones I almost have to dime out the Helix and the Matrix to get decent volume. I'll have to recheck my connections but I think they are good. I am using Mogami XLR connections from the Helix to the Matrix and Speakon from the Matrix to the speaker cab. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Add a compressor at the end of the chain (before the delay and verb) and adjust for taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlettau Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Thanks. I'll give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malhavok Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Are you running 1/4" or XLR out? Check in the global settings for line vs. instrument level. Try the other setting. Also, run Helix volume knob on full (or turn off the knob in settings). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlettau Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 I am running XLR. The Global setting was set to mic I changed it to Line. What a difference. I was getting a bit disappointed with the Helix. Now it sounds incredible through my Mission FRFR. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Add a compressor at the end of the chain (before the delay and verb) and adjust for taste. I just saw a video with the compressor being run towards the end of the signal chain. Are people getting good results from running compressors after the amp/cab? I usually run them before distortion and amp/cab as I am used to doing on my conventional analog pedal boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Ive run them both ways. Depends on your ear, so adjust to taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I just saw a video with the compressor being run towards the end of the signal chain. Are people getting good results from running compressors after the amp/cab? I usually run them before distortion and amp/cab as I am used to doing on my conventional analog pedal boards. A lot depends on what you're trying to accomplish with the compressor, and for me which compressor I'm using. I tend to use the LA Studio compressor at the end of the chain as it gives me a much smoother/transparent result with less pick attack artifacts. The other compressors I tend to put toward the front of the chain to give me a bit more punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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