jambomarc Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Hey, I've searched the internet and the forums and have not been able to find a definitive answer. I use the Helix in a 4CM with my amp, the PRS Archon. I currently use the given PRS Footswitch to change channel and turn the FX loop on/off. I was looking to be able to do both these functions with the Helix instead of the PRS footswitch. Is this possible? I know there's lots of issues with other amps, but unsure if this works with the Archon. The last thing I want is to damage the electrics on my amp and I have limited knowlegde on how all this works. I found this cable online which I assume would be suitable for both functions!? https://btpa.com/AS-ARCHON-XX.html Cheers, Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Congratulations PRS! You get the award for MOST PATHETIC USER MANUAL/PRODUCT INFO! If I was you, I'd contact PRS Support for this. It LOOKS, from the pathetic website picture of the back panel, like a proprietary footswitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_Igloo Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Congratulations PRS! You get the award for MOST PATHETIC USER MANUAL/PRODUCT INFO! If I was you, I'd contact PRS Support for this. It LOOKS, from the pathetic website picture of the back panel, like a proprietary footswitch. I always go to Sweetwater's site for high-res photos. Yep, the silk reads "USE ONLY WITH PRS FOOTSWITCH." Sorry. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inveigle Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 In this day and age that is just a shame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmoncebaiz Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I've contacted PRS before to ask about this before. They specifically recommended I look into Voodoo Labs cables that have the 5-pin connection to 1/4" TRS, just like the cable you linked. PRS also said they offer the option to modify the Archon itself to change the connection on the back to a regular 1/4" TRS connection for $50 plus shipping. They mentioned that with this modification the footswitch LEDs would no longer respond, so I think thats all the 5 pin connection is doing. They didn't seem to be concerned with using other footswitch options on their amp. I would double check it that cable with PRS, they are very quick to respond to customer service emails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminjimlp Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Hey I may be off-topic but I just wanted to ask what your opinion is of the new PRS archon model on the Helix have you messed with it at all and do you feel that it's a very close representation of your amplifier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmoncebaiz Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Hey I may be off-topic but I just wanted to ask what your opinion is of the new PRS archon model on the Helix have you messed with it at all and do you feel that it's a very close representation of your amplifier I'm loving both the cleans and hi gain sounds. I've played the physical version of the Archon on a regular basis for a couple years now and the model really holds up well. I had to get away from the idea of EQing it the same way I do on the physical Archon (monitors vs 4x12), but the Helix model feels and reacts very closely to the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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