Makron Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Srs. Line 6 I like so much my helix!!, and thanks for your constantly effortless on new updates, firmwares and software. Respect to my topic, on the future, is possible an emulation of misha mansoor signature pedal "precision drive from horizon devices"?. Is super cool to play modern metal, rock and the versatile attack pot increase unlimited tone options. Respect to new 2.50 fw, please, add new subdirectories for legacy and others old effects. Is very important in a time the create new patches. Thanks for all and excuse my english... (I from Chile) Greetings.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Hi Makron and welcome to the forums! You might wish to add an idea for helix Here. This is the place that Line-6 looks at ideas from the Helix user base. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrieri Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Srs. Line 6 I like so much my helix!!, and thanks for your constantly effortless on new updates, firmwares and software. Respect to my topic, on the future, is possible an emulation of misha mansoor signature pedal "precision drive from horizon devices"?. Is super cool to play modern metal, rock and the versatile attack pot increase unlimited tone options. Respect to new 2.50 fw, please, add new subdirectories for legacy and others old effects. Is very important in a time the create new patches. Thanks for all and excuse my english... (I from Chile) Greetings.!! You can already do the same thing it does by running eq and tubescreamer blocks(and noise gate if you want all the features of the pedal). The "attack" knob is just an eq sweep control. There is nothing magical in that pedal, it just combines a few things into one package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makron Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 You can already do the same thing it does by running eq and tubescreamer blocks(and noise gate if you want all the features of the pedal). The "attack" knob is just an eq sweep control. There is nothing magical in that pedal, it just combines a few things into one package. I have a real TS 808 from ibanez and use it in fx loop before of my favorite amps. Days before, in my local music store, i try the precision drive vs my 808, with this personal opinion: - 808 is more middle, more bass - Precision Drive, more tight and has more headroom (because as much more volume), and respect to definition of sound is far superior. I try your instructions, but not have the same results :( thx for your quickly answer!! regards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haskc Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Hi there! I own a Precision Drive (first batch!), and I agree with Spikey – it's a really convenient pedal that sounds fantastic but it's not magic-in-a-box. My personal use for the PD is to use it as a seasoning on top of my patch. The patch should sound great on its own, but the PD is there to twiddle bits and pieces depending on what guitar I'm using. To achieve the same "stuff" as the PD, make good use of the noise gates, EQ, and TS effects. It's entirely possible to get those tones without the pedal, but it will take a bit of fiddling. - Precision Drive, more tight and has more headroom (because as much more volume), and respect to definition of sound is far superior. I'm gonna approach each point you noted here with suggestions on how to get what you're looking for, using the Tube Screamer as a starting point. I'm still pretty new to Helix, so if anyone disagrees, please speak up. - "more tight"; okay so to me, tightness entails a low cut and possibly a mid boost, with a noise gate in play. - "has more headroom"; here I'd suggest a clean boost in your pedal chain. Pretty straightforward. The PD propaganda did claim that a 6 on the volume knob is about 10 on most other pedals. - "respect to definition of sound is far superior"; I'll be honest...I have no idea what you mean by this. I can possibly see this being a valid reason for digital pedals, but the PD and TS are totally analog. If I had to take a stab at it, you might mean the PD sounds brighter, while the TS feels more middy/bassy as you said? If this is the case (correct me if it's not), then tasteful EQ can transform that TS pedal into exactly what you need. I think the TS' tone control gets you 90% of the way to the right brightness, but if you need more high end, the EQ is your friend. If Line 6 does add a PD model, I'd be super excited, but in the meantime you have the tools at your disposal to get similar tones. See how far these ideas take you, and if you find some other secret sauces to add that PD touch to a patch, I'm all ears. Cheers, and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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