Controlling Parameters with a Footswitch?

[DanielJW]

I've been using the Helix expression pedal to control different parameters for amps/effects. I tried assigning this function to a footswitch for the amps drive parameter set to 4.4 minimum to 8.0 maximum but when I engage the footswitch later it switches between 0.0 to 10 instead. Is it possible to be able to switch the parameter values with a footswitch? Or are Snapshots the only way to do this? Thanks

[HonestOpinion]

I've been using the Helix expression pedal to control different parameters for amps/effects. I tried assigning this function to a footswitch for the amps drive parameter set to 4.4 minimum to 8.0 maximum but when I engage the footswitch later it switches between 0.0 to 10 instead. Is it possible to be able to switch the parameter values with a footswitch? Or are Snapshots the only way to do this? Thanks

 

Yes, you can assign a parameter to a footswitch without using snapshots. See page 42 in the manual. Just follow this "Quick" instruction for getting to the right screen and the rest is self-explanatory. From the Home screen, press and hold the knob for the parameter you wish to control. You can also do this type of assign by navigating to the Controller Assign screen. After you select a footswitch from the 'Controller' parameter the Min and Max  parameters will appear and you can set the them to the values you want to switch between (e.g. 4.4 and 8.0 in the example you gave above).