neuk01642 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hey all. This has probably been covered elsewhere so apologies. So I'm thinking of returning to the dark side and getting a tube amp but I wanted to hold on to my Helix and use it as an FX processor.So my question is, how do I put some of the helix effects in front of the amp and some in the loop. As an example, I might want to run a phaser in the front and a delay and reverb in the loop. I've mentally gone through the routing and I can't see how to get it working. Presuming it can be done and I'm just being a numpty.CheersMatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verne-Bunsen Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I think you are describing a basic 4CM (4-Cable Method) configuration: Guitar -> Helix Input <Front-of-Amp effects> Helix FX Loop Send -> Amp Input Amp Effect Loop Send -> Helix FX Loop Return <Effect Loop Effects> Helix Output -> Amp Effect Loop Return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtualGuitars Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Here is how I have my two amps wired. You can use this wiring method and use the templates that are supplied on the Helix to show you how to use the effects loop. The sound is AMAZING. It's much better than putting all of your effects in front of the amp. I have my wah and distortion in the front with chorus and reverb going through the effects loops.4 Cable Method (4CM) for Amp #1Cable #1 Guitar to Helix Guitar InCable #2 Helix FX Send Loop 1 to Amp #1 Main InputCable #3 Amp #1 FX Send Loop to Helix FX Return Loop 1Cable #4 Helix 1/4" Left (mono) Out to Amp #1 FX Return LoopCable Method (7CM) for Amp #2Cable #5 Helix FX Send Loop 2 to Amp #2 Main InputCable #6 Amp #2 FX Send Loop to Helix FX Return Loop 2Cable #7 Helix 1/4" Right Out to Amp #2 FX Return Loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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