haller88 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Thinking a need a separate Midi foot controller for my Helix - anyone use a Logidy UMI3 to control a Helix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haller88 Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Since I had no response - I thought I would bump this up to the top. I read in the manual and in some earlier posts that the USB channel can be configured to receive MIDI so I believe this will work. The use case is that as a lead vocalist and primary guitar player - I would like a fairly foolproof method to switch into a louder lead option from an amp patch. I am finding that the wide array of buttons on the Helix (had a similar issue with the HD500) and small spacing makes it too easy to hit other buttons right next to the one I want to press. I am thinking the a small MIDI footpedal in front of the mic and having the HELIX off to the side for initial setup before a song might make the system more foolproof. I am thinking of ordering the Logidy and trying it out and I will post results if successful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haller88 Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Looks like the answer is no and I will return the pedal to Amazon. The Logidy needs USB power to run and it appears that the Helix doesn't provide any options to provide power. I hooked it up to my TC Helicon Voice Live3 and it powered up and of course powered up with my computer. With my Helix - it is dead as a door knob. It appears that you can send Midi over the USB but it can't power any devices - back to the drawing board... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haller88 Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Last question - has anyone else used a simple foot controller other than an expression pedal with the Helix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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