toddfootev1 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I'm using my Helix HX Effects with the four cable method into my Hughes & Kettner 18 watt head. It works fine connecting it this way. Now I want to have a preset with the Minotaur overdrive, a reverb, a delay, a compressor, and a boost. How can I get the reverb and delay to use the effects loop via the four cable method?? I've tried putting the reverb and delay on path B of the signal path settings for the preset. I couldn't tell if that is how those effects are now using the effects loop in the head or not. I feel like I'm missing something. Any help would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtualGuitars Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 You have to insert a Send/Return Loop 1 block (or Loop 2 depending on how you connected your cables). before the effect blocks that you want going through the effects loop of your amp. Everything after the send/return block will be routed into your effect loop on your amp. Here is how I have my Helix wired. You could use this same topology for the HX Effects. Path B is for super serial or parallel signal chains. cable #1 guitar to Helix cable #2 Helix fx loop send 1 (1/2) to Amp's main input cable #3 Amp fx loop send to Helix fx loop return 2 (1/2) cable #4 Helix 1/4" left (mono) out OR Helix send 3 (3/4) -to- amp's fx loop return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenmasters Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I wish there was a step-by-step video on how this done? I also would like to know where and how would you insert your separate OD or Distortion pedals? I assume it could go before the amp input and after the HX effects/Helix output (cable #2?) Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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