vertibration Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I just ordered the J Rockett Archer, and I wanted to see if anyone has used their own OD's with Helix, and their experiences. Precision Drives? Archers? TS's? Lemme know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondufour Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Just last weekend I hooked up my 90's TS-9 to find out the Tube Screamer modeled in the Helix sounded drastically better. I was like...hmmmm, ok then, and put the real TS-9 back in the closet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Riverside and La Grange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertibration Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Riverside and La Grange. Oh bet that Riverside sounds sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewstunes77 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I'm using the new Friedman Dirty Shirley pedal and it sounds great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanecgriffo Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 i pulled out my old, built like a tank, Russian Big Muff the other day and tried it.. it sounded pretty hairy lol- in a good way.. it was interesting to hear how different it sounded thru different amp models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hideout Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 No drive pedals but every now and then I will connect my MXR MicroAmp to the input. Just as a signal conditioner. Gives it a bit more sheen on the the cleans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfirez1 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 dirty shirley and BE OD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zivdud Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Just got a Catalinbread SFT foundation overdrive and I am loving the tones I am getting with it. Easly nailing those QOTSA and Roling Stones tones. Great pedal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgar18 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I picked up a Fulltone OCD,the helix does a good job but the real pedal just really sounds full Im not knocking the helix version at all it sounds pretty close,beisdes I can now use the ocd pedal with my peavey delta blues 115 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBCrocky Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Soldano GTO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Oh bet that Riverside sounds sick It does, and the La Grange is different enough to make them a nice pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzumwalt Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just last weekend I hooked up my 90's TS-9 to find out the Tube Screamer modeled in the Helix sounded drastically better. I was like...hmmmm, ok then, and put the real TS-9 back in the closet. That's interesting. I was using my TS-9 because I felt it sounded different enough from the Helix's TS-808 model that it was worth having as another option. To my ears, the TS-808 model has a bit warmer gain, while the TS-9, at least my unit, is capable of cleaner settings. I usually kept it set as an almost clean boost. I moved the TS-9 to another pedalboard a couple months ago, which reminds me: it would be really cool if Line 6 could add the TS9 as a "version" option within the TS-808 model, like they have with the OCD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Bondi FX Sick as (black out edition) - lovely Tim Pierce - ok King of tone - very nice Though most of time I use the inbuilt klon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graemey Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Pre Helix I always used various Tube Screamers and various Rat pedals. The Helix versions of those boxes are fine enough for me to not need the originals on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertibration Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Any modern metal players in this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanishMic Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 JHS Sweet The. (and a H9 for Pitch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondufour Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 That's interesting. I was using my TS-9 because I felt it sounded different enough from the Helix's TS-808 model that it was worth having as another option. To my ears, the TS-808 model has a bit warmer gain, while the TS-9, at least my unit, is capable of cleaner settings. I usually kept it set as an almost clean boost. I moved the TS-9 to another pedalboard a couple months ago, which reminds me: it would be really cool if Line 6 could add the TS9 as a "version" option within the TS-808 model, like they have with the OCD. It definitely sounded different, I just didn't care for it. At first I thought it was odd as it was a perfect match for my JCM-800 back in the day and perhaps this one just isn't great with the Helix. I didn't delve real deep with it or try it with a lot of different amps in the Helix, I connected it, played with the dials a bit, compared against the modeled tube screamer and was nope, I like the modeled one better. I suppose I'm also trying to get away from "what" I'm using and just go with whatever gets the sound I like. Example, I don't think the JCM-800 in the Helix sounds anywhere near what my JCM-800 sounded like but the JTM-45 with the gain and master on 10 and the bias at 7.5 sure as heck does and is the rock tone I like (and with the right IR). I also really like the minotaur in front of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erniedenov Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 None! One of the minor reasons I got Helix was to get rid of the clutter. Just last weekend I hooked up my 90's TS-9 to find out the Tube Screamer modeled in the Helix sounded drastically better. I was like...hmmmm, ok then, and put the real TS-9 back in the closet. I can dig it. I think the Helix Rat model sounds better than the pedal that I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zivdud Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Not sure if this counts but I have ran my Rp360xp into helix’s fx loop and started using some of the amps from it and ran it into the HX cabinets. They sound pretty sweet and it adds those amps that helix is missing. A 69 Laney Supergroup for my early Sabbath tones, a 67 Sunn 1007 mixed with Helix’s Gibson Eh-185 helped me get Them Crooked Vultures tone and more. Pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertibration Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Tested my Archer. Its similar to the model on the Helix, but much much much thicker with more depth. I have to rework my High Gain Archon presets, and EQ out the low end. Now that I really tested it, its not as tight and focused as the Minitaur. I can appreciate the depth it adds, but its just not worth it. I think the Overdrives in Helix are really really good. Returning the Archer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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