jmb_jr Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Dear all, I just want to confirm this info with Helix LT owners before committing to purchasing one. Based upon what I read from the manual, it seams that it is possible to use the helix to sort of “multichannel” an amp (or any), with the use of the 4-cable method and using various Send + Returns in the signal route of the guitar inside the Helix, without any cable change. I have a Friedman PT-20, which sounds incredible. As being a single channel amp, the only way I can achieve a clearer sound is to roll the volume down, which is totally fine. However, lately I’ve been looking into adding more versatility into my setup. So far, the Helix really displays as the perfect candidate to what I envision. Here is an example of two patches I thought I would like to have in my disposal (without any cable change!): Patch 1: Guitar -> boost/overdrive (Helix) -> front PT-20 -> send PT-20 -> mod/effects (Helix) -> return PT-20 -> PT-112 speaker cab Patch 2: Guitar -> boost/overdrive+PreampModel(no cab sim)+mod/effects (Helix) -> return PT-20 -> PT-112 speaker cab. As I said, I love my PT-20 sounds, and I want to have it in my disposal at any time. I hope the helix can achieve that because it look an incredible product. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codamedia Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 That is exactly what you can do with a 4 cable setup. When you turn off the loop in the Helix the sound will go directly to the power amp input and bypass your amps preamp. You can either program a snapshot to turn off the loop while turning on a preamp in the Helix, or assign both the loop and preamp to a single footswitch to accomplish a seamless changeover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb_jr Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 That is really incredible! Thanks for confirming that, codamedia. I’m looking forward to getting a Helix LT, once my amp gets fixed... :/ Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codamedia Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 5 hours ago, jmb_jr said: That is really incredible! Thanks for confirming that, codamedia. I’m looking forward to getting a Helix LT, once my amp gets fixed... :/ Cheers If you are new to modelers, just prepare yourself for a learning curve... they take a while to figure out when you are new to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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