Assign Helix knobs 1-6 to control parameters across different blocks while performing?

[kevin627]

I have my patch all set up for guitar and vocals. Each time I go to a different venue, there are always a few select parameters that I need to adjust (because of the room size, character of the PA speakers, etc), see below for the setup I would like. Assume there is no sound guy and that I'm plugging straight into the board.

 

Knob 1: mix on reverb block (vocals)

Knob 2: mix on delay block (guitar)

Knob 3: low cut frequency on parametric eq block (vocals)

Knob 4: mid gain on parametric eq block (guitar)

Knob 5: gain on amp block (guitar)

Knob 6: presence on amp block (guitar)

 

I also have a Boss VE-500 multi effects pedal. It has three knobs and I can assign those three knobs to control ANYTHING. So I have it set up so that knob 1 controls compression, knob 2 controls the de-esser, and knob 3 controls the level of the harmonies. These are the same knobs used to edit parameters when I am setting up patched, but realistically when I'm doing sound check or performing, I really only need access to these three parameters.

 

Without this option on the Helix, I have to clumsily navigate to each block and find the parameter that I want to edit (not to mention when you're pressed for time, using the rotary knob to navigate between the blocks usually results in turning the knob and unintentionally changing the block). Realistically, after the patch is set up, there are only a few parameters I will need to adjust, it would be great to have those at my fingertips all in one place. Can I do this with the Helix? Is there some mode that I am missing?

 

Thanks in advance !

[rd2rk]

3 hours ago, kevin627 said:

Can I do this with the Helix? Is there some mode that I am missing?

 

No. If you have a small rotary/slider controller such as a Korg nanoKontrol (small and light enough to mount on a mic stand), you can assign those parameters to the nanoKontrol knobs/sliders using MIDI CCs, but that's about the best you can do.

 

Edit: Sorry, just realized that the Korg won't work, it requires a driver.

[HonestOpinion]

1 hour ago, kevin627 said:

I have my patch all set up for guitar and vocals. Each time I go to a different venue, there are always a few select parameters that I need to adjust (because of the room size, character of the PA speakers, etc), see below for the setup I would like. Assume there is no sound guy and that I'm plugging straight into the board.

 

Knob 1: mix on reverb block (vocals)

Knob 2: mix on delay block (guitar)

Knob 3: low cut frequency on parametric eq block (vocals)

Knob 4: mid gain on parametric eq block (guitar)

Knob 5: gain on amp block (guitar)

Knob 6: presence on amp block (guitar)

 

I also have a Boss VE-500 multi effects pedal. It has three knobs and I can assign those three knobs to control ANYTHING. So I have it set up so that knob 1 controls compression, knob 2 controls the de-esser, and knob 3 controls the level of the harmonies. These are the same knobs used to edit parameters when I am setting up patched, but realistically when I'm doing sound check or performing, I really only need access to these three parameters.

 

Without this option on the Helix, I have to clumsily navigate to each block and find the parameter that I want to edit (not to mention when you're pressed for time, using the rotary knob to navigate between the blocks usually results in turning the knob and unintentionally changing the block). Realistically, after the patch is set up, there are only a few parameters I will need to adjust, it would be great to have those at my fingertips all in one place. Can I do this with the Helix? Is there some mode that I am missing?

 

Thanks in advance !

 

Cool idea, customizable assignments for the parameter knobs. You should post it in Ideascale.

[phil_m]

As others have mentioned, there's no way to do this currently. Don't forget, though, that you always have access to Pedal Edit Mode, and that you can access any of these parameters without having to bend down.