MarkJarvis Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Is it just me or are we missing some Modern Type Amps in Helix? I like the amps that are in Helix. That said, I really struggle getting the the Modern 'Hot Rod' amp distortions I hear on some recordings or when I go and play some real amps in person. Just seems it gets a bit thin in the higher register. That said I get a pretty good sound sometimes using IR's or with dual amp setups in Helix but I just don't seem to find that 'boutique' mod amp. I remember using POD Farm 2 and finding a selection of mod amps that I liked (I had all the model packs). I have heard some comparison reviews of Helix against some other companies offerings and there is at least one that has a really large collection of Amp Models included that at least by the comparison review I really liked. Hoping Line 6 is heading in that direction (because we really need and want some mod amp models) Do you have a similar opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawrence_Arps Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 no ...its just you! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiveways Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I REALLY want a VH4 model. Channel 2 and 3. I'd be good with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jroseberry Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Try the PRS Archon model The real amp is fantastic... as is the Line-6 model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocco_Crocco Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Line 6 Epic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJarvis Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Yeah tried them..thanks for the suggestion. They do sound good but not exactly what i am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zooey Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Make sure the specific amps you're interested in are posted on Ideascale, then come back here and make some noise about them, so they can get voted up by people who like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiFromBRC Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 +1 on the VH4, only I'd prefer to see all four channels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I don't worry too much about different amp models. What's in the Helix right now is more than enough to accommodate whatever tones I'm looking for. Everything else is just icing on the cake. Remember, it's not about the amps or effects, it's about your craftsmanship and creativity in constructing signal chains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnief83 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 PRS Archon is GREAT. Add some screamer as booster. With proper Cab/IR settings you could have that "modern" sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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