GenoBluzGtr Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Just saw this on my email... Sep 26, 2017 8:14 AM ET On FedEx vehicle for delivery UPPER MARLBORO, MD I'm a never-ever-tried-modeling-before tube guy. So I'm sure I'll have tons of questions. Have lurked here and TGP for months while researching, but I think I'm ready. I couldn't resist any longer when Sweetwater offered the FREE Helix Backpack with purchase of a new Helix. My plan... use Helix as a direct-to-the-board solution. Stage monitor with either my current vocal monitor in Ch B (QSC K10) OR pick up an extra K10 or a K8 to put behind me. We don't usually mic or go to FOH with our guitars or bass, but if this works, it will eliminate carrying heavy cabs or tube amps. Thanks for all the great info thus far. I'm sure I'll become an annoying burden on all of you as I explore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Was looking for a bunch of questions... Thread does not deliver. :) Welcome to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbuhajla Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I'm a never-ever-tried-modeling-before tube guy. So I'm sure I'll have tons of questions. My plan... use Helix as a direct-to-the-board solution. Stage monitor with either my current vocal monitor in Ch B (QSC K10) OR pick up an extra K10 or a K8 to put behind me. We don't usually mic or go to FOH with our guitars or bass, but if this works, it will eliminate carrying heavy cabs or tube amps. You may not have as many questions as you may think if you have experience with tube amps and "analog" effects. Lots of questions come from the "bedroom" players that don't understand amps, tubes, effects, cabinets, mics, etc... I think you will be pleasantly surprised. You've already got a great monitor, so you are in good shape. Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Welcome to Helix world.... One thing that may help in your understanding that may sound strange at first, but really helped me get a better feel for how to deal with the Helix is to think of the Helix unit as a virtual recording studio rather than just a pedal board/modeler that you're plugged into. The reason I say this is that the paradigm you're working with is far more similar to the way you'd set things up in a studio for a recording session...choosing which amp, which speaker set, they way it's mic'd, and where you're placing effects in the effects chain and how you're switching the routing. The goal you're shooting for is to produce a polished studio sound for a live environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 My best suggestion starting out after being a tube amp guy forever is....., - plug in, close yer eyes and play. Just listen, and don't look around the room for that big tube amplifier. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHamm Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Your plan is sound. Pun intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brue58ski Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Just don't ask about the tuner....(DOH!) :P :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brue58ski Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Welcome to Helix world.... One thing that may help in your understanding that may sound strange at first, but really helped me get a better feel for how to deal with the Helix is to think of the Helix unit as a virtual recording studio rather than just a pedal board/modeler that you're plugged into. The reason I say this is that the paradigm you're working with is far more similar to the way you'd set things up in a studio for a recording session...choosing which amp, which speaker set, they way it's mic'd, and where you're placing effects in the effects chain and how you're switching the routing. The goal you're shooting for is to produce a polished studio sound for a live environment. This is big. You're not simulating an amp in a room next to you. You're simulating sitting in a control room, listening to a miced amp in a studio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Welcome. Don't be afraid to approach CC128 (page 58 of the manual) for any needed information. But beware, it is an entity that is not always benevolent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanishMic Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Welcome - let the fun begin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brue58ski Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Welcome. Don't be afraid to approach CC128 (page 58 of the manual) for any needed information. But beware, it is an entity that is not always benevolent! I never saw that before. That's funny. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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