viper_bong Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I just recently bought FH 1500 about a week ago and I'm still clinging on with my beloved x3 live. I really can't justify the cost of upgrading to HD500x or Helix with just a small difference especially with distorted effects. Also, I have a JTV 89f and loving the sound of the acoustic through FH. Is it possible to connect my X3L to FH using a 4 cable method? I'm trying to find a diagram to show me how to do this but I can only see HD500x. Would this be the same way of connecting my X3L? Sorry for my ignorance as I'm new to this fx loop method. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zivdud Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 You can set it up a few ways. I got my helix going from the XLR out to the monitors and a 1/4†out from the helix to the Guitar in on the Firehawk. I am sure that you can do the four cable method but I have yet to try. I play my jtv89 with an acoustic preset on helix and it sounds great but I have also made a blank preset to and utilize the Firehawks sounds. I also have another preset with a loop going to a digitech rp360xp so I can listen to that unit through the Firehawk. It is an incredible flexible unit. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper_bong Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thanks zivdud, your help is much appreciated. I will try your suggestion and hope to get a fantastic sound through X3. If not, I'll probably save for my next HDx or Helix purchase. Many thanks. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper_bong Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 I tried this W/D/W setup yesterday and it works. For those of you who loves X3 and don't have money to buy Helix see below. :) *** Feed Guitar Amps - Dry 1. X3L Back Panel - Connect the left 1/4-inch output to FH1500 Guitar input 2. Using X3L console, set the first OUTPUTS page, (1/4-inch Outputs): Mode: Combo Front Tone 1: On Tone 1 Pan: Full Left Tone 2: On Tone 2 Pan: Full Right 3. Dial in my dry sound on Tone 1, no effects. 4. From the Home Page, turn the second knob below the display, and begin loading Tone 2 settings. 5. Add more effects to Tone 2, cranking up the effect mixes, so you hear all or nearly all “wet†signal from Tone 2. 6. Save *** Feed a Guitar Amp and Send Separate XLR Direct Outs 1. X3L back panel - Connect 2 x XLR outputs going to 2 x FH1500 Monitor. Set the volume knob to 50% 2. On second OUTPUTS page (Studio/Direct Mix) set the XLR output signals: Mode: Studio/Direct• Tone 1: On• Tone 1 Pan: as desired• Tone 2: On• Tone 2 Pan: as desired• 3. Check your Master Volume. 4. Last thing, set your FireHawk to FRFR by downloading NAMM FRFR from cloud. To check my dry signal I have to select Tone 1, then Tone 2 for wet. To combine Wet/DryWet press and hold for dual(Tone2). To hear if all my speakers are working I have to pan left and right the output for XLR Direct Outs using the console or Gearbox.You can also remove the physical Guitar In/XLRs cable if you can't hear the speaker because they're very close to each other. My default setting for FH1500 is set to Stereo - Wall and I can barely hear the separation of my wet and dry signal but when I set this to Stereo Wide that's when I hear a more pronounced separation. Works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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