cms1620 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 It's been a while since I have had a line6 product. I am new to the helix or will have it next week. I have a mesa dual rectifier 100w solo head. My question is will the helix switch my channels so I don't have to tap dance. I've been using stomp boxes for a while and the tap dancing is getting old. I have searched on this topic with no real answer. thank you for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrrjr68 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 From what I understand.. the new mesas are grounded in between switches so that causes a problem with the way the helix controls the amp. Helix uses open collector transistor which is not compatible. I'd say don't throw away your footswitch just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goat-n-gitter Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I use my Helix with a Mesa MK V, and I have not even tried the built in switching jack on the Helix. I use a Voodoo Labs Control Switcher, which will work up to 4 footswitches, and works with midi CC messages or program change messages (I use CC). This will work with just about any amp, and at around $100, it's not that big an additional cost to not have to worry about compatibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms1620 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Thanks for the replies guys. So I am guessing I'm gonna have to sink a lil more money into this set up to switch my channels then. so the VOODOo control switcher will work then you say. Any other cables I need to get . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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