Helix HX and JVM410HJS midi channel change

[ericmb]

hi all,

I ve got a helix hx I am trying to use for channel swap on the amp.

 

For all of the above the following applies:

- JVM footcontroller is disconnected

- JVM midi is on MIDI channel 1

- MIDI operation Pressing the FOOTCONTROLLER / MIDI PROGRAM switch twice puts the amplifier in MIDI waiting mode, the LED will flash until a valid MIDI program change command is received

 

Boss ES5 (works)

I can get it working using a Boss ES5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YI65cgA4XI

Midi cable setup: Boss ES5 (out)  > JVM (IN)

 Also going from Boss through the helix (midi passthrough works).

Midi cable connection:  Boss ES 5 (out) > Helix (IN) > Helix (out) > JVM

However, this is using Midi patch panel change. Not sure how this differs from MIDI CC?

 

Helix HX (not working)

 

For Helix im following this video : https://youtu.be/simaPS7dzLw?t=55

Midi cable connection:   Helix (out) > JVM

I am using MIDI CC and following the table in JSH User manual.

channel : 1

Function: CC: 16

value 2

= clean channel, Orange mode.

 

I set the amp up so that the midi controller is BLINKING and it doesnt stop blinking: its not receiving the signal?

I feel like Im close to getting there.

 

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Eric

[rd2rk]

Starting with the assumption that BOTH the Helix and Amp are set to  MIDI Channel 1.

 

From a quick look at the manual, this:

 

- MIDI operation Pressing the FOOTCONTROLLER / MIDI PROGRAM switch twice puts the amplifier in MIDI waiting mode, the LED will flash until a valid MIDI program change command is received

 

Sets the amp to receive a MIDI Program Change message, and isn't necessary for Channel changes.

 

Setting a Helix switch (or Instant Command) to send a CC# (16-17-18-19) with a Value (0-1-2) SHOULD change the channel and mode.