ebodave Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Hi, just bought a Helix LT and am enjoying getting to grips with it. Now, I'm aware I can rename presets - but can I rename the amps and effects themselves (eg change "Scream 808" to "Tube Screamer" etc) - and if so how? I've tried googling this but to no effect. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themetallikid Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 The actual effects/amps cannot be renamed. I've been waiting for the ability to save 'custom' settings for effects, and if that was the case you could save that setting as whatever you like. The Fractal/Boss units I had...had that ability and it was nice. I could save a "Rhythm Tubescreamer", "Lead Tubescreamer" as well as a "Gritty JCM800" and "80's JCM 800" without having to copy/paste from a different preset....after I remember what preset had the settings I wanted. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codamedia Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 You can't rename the original names, but you can (or should be able to) rename the blocks if you want. When you insert a Scream 808 it will show as such but you can rename the block to read "Tube Screamer". The problem is, you have to do that every time, in every patch, with every effect, and that can get tedious. I have never tried to rename a block on the Helix but I used to rename the blocks on my HX Effects, then decided it was just easier to learn the new lingo :) 1 hour ago, themetallikid said: I've been waiting for the ability to save 'custom' settings for effects, and if that was the case you could save that setting as whatever you like. That's a whole different topic... I'd love to have this feature as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themetallikid Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Yeah saving custom settings with custom names would really open up the Helix for me....as far as saving time when trying to create new things. I don't get a ton of time to really tweak. I have my core sounds, and then usually have to go off that....however, if I want a new sound, I have to start from scratch amp/IR then add a preEQ, then add a post EQ, then add, and add and add....and with each 'add' you have to tweak from scratch each time....where as if I want a clean sound with a dirt pedal mixed 60%, I can just recall my fave clean amp settings, and then drop in my saved 'Sparkle Drive' pedal in front, and maybe adjust something, but that should get me more ballpark than starting from scratch. even having a 'template' saved, still means I have to disable what I don't need right away, then turn things on.....tweak....remove blocks I don't want/need etc..... DI talked about his pet peeve, this is one of mine. I don't need 200 amps like some other boxes have, just let me save the different sounds I get with the amps that are here and I can get more sounds that I need to quickly with ease. (sorry to hijack on a tangent there, lol) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky-T Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 On 2/11/2019 at 6:45 AM, ebodave said: Hi, just bought a Helix LT and am enjoying getting to grips with it. Now, I'm aware I can rename presets - but can I rename the amps and effects themselves (eg change "Scream 808" to "Tube Screamer" etc) - and if so how? I've tried googling this but to no effect. Thanks in advance! Wow, this would make life so much easier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 This has been mentioned many times before, but to repeat..... You can create any number of 'template' presets that contain your customized default versions of FX blocks. Then you copy/paste them when creating new presets. The presets containing your default block settings would never be used as actual presets; they're just a repository for your default settings. The Templats setlist is a natural place for them to live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbene Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I would love the option to give blocks custom names. Sometimes I end up with multiple EQ blocks or Compressors, each for a distinct purpose. Would be great to give them names like "mid scoop" or "bass cut" for instance. Would make complex presets much simpler to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaschaFranck Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 2/11/2019 at 6:18 PM, codamedia said: You can't rename the original names, but you can (or should be able to) rename the blocks if you want. When you insert a Scream 808 it will show as such but you can rename the block to read "Tube Screamer". The problem is, you have to do that every time, in every patch, with every effect, and that can get tedious. Where and how do I do that? I only know you can rename the footswitch scribble strips in case you've assigned something to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 4 hours ago, SaschaFranck said: Where and how do I do that? I only know you can rename the footswitch scribble strips in case you've assigned something to them. I'm pretty sure that's what he meant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaschaFranck Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, cruisinon2 said: I'm pretty sure that's what he meant. Ah ok, fine then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codamedia Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 10 hours ago, SaschaFranck said: Where and how do I do that? I only know you can rename the footswitch scribble strips in case you've assigned something to them. Yes.... sorry if I wasn't clear but that is exactly what I meant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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