bc05 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hey there all I've been whittling down my Helix Floor presets for CPU economical usage in recordings via Helix Native in Cubase 9.5. My question is: Is it less CPU intensive to record a DI via USB 7 or 8 to a MONO track and then apply Helix Native to that (using in the patch ONLY mono blocks - ie: NO reverb or Delay - in fact usually only a Compressor, Drive Stomp, Amp and one IR or Stock Cab)? I don't wish to sacrifice tone of course but seems to me in a recording project double tracked guitars are usually 2 x Mono tracks left and right anyway with Reverbs etc added later to a Group track in mixing stage. Any thoughts on best practice here? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 It does seem to be less CPU intensive to use a Mono instance. In fact, I usually set up a mono track, just using the Helix Native amp-related stuff (similar to what you would do mic'ing an amp). So, mainly just amp, cab/IR blocks. Maybe some mono EQ or studio compressor. If I want to add stereo effects later (eg reverb, delay, etc) I do that when mixing using third party plug-ins on the mono guitar track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc05 Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Great, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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