GATEBAR Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I am a new user having just bought a Helix Rack Mounted unit. Could you HX experienced guys pls advise me how I can create a Hank Marvin Modern sound. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codamedia Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I love Hank Marvin's tones.... Can you link to a clip of the tone you are searching for? It will make it easier for others (including myself) to steer you in a particular direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivea Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I really appreciate your response. The link is a good example of the HM modern sound that I am after. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSzDQ1rR4fc Thanks for your help. Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codamedia Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Hmmmm... same request, two usernames? I'm getting confused :) 4 hours ago, clivea said: The link is a good example of the HM modern sound that I am after. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSzDQ1rR4fc IMO... that's a beautiful tone. This is what I would do.... Strat Bridge Pickup (w/fresh strings.... you can hear that clearly at the end of the clip) Fender Twin Model (double normal) Bring the drive back to about 3 Highs around 3 Lows around 5 or 6 set the mids around 6 or 7 Insert the TILT EQ and set the TILT to DARK 60 (this simulates moving the mic closer to the edge of the speaker) (Optional)... Simple delay with a 400ms delay time, 2-3 repeats, keep the mix low, around 15%. For Reverb, just insert the '63 Spring and leave it as is. LA Studio Comp at the end of the chain... just inserting it will bring out the desired flavor, but I would also roll the gain back to about 5. The majority of the tone is how he picks, and his subtle use of the tremolo bar on the guitar! He's a master! Attached is a quick preset based on the settings I mention above. Keep in mind this was made in Native, with MY STRAT which is a '62 re-issue. You may have to adjust for your gear a little! EDIT TO ADD: Although I used a Fender Twin model for the amp, I am pretty sure Hank plays VOX amps... I'm just more comfortable dialing in the Fenders. Hank Marvin.hlx 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungho Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 3 hours ago, codamedia said: Attached is a quick preset based on the settings I mention above. Keep in mind this was made in Native, with MY STRAT which is a '62 re-issue. You may have to adjust for your gear a little! More out of curiosity than anything else, I decided to see what you came up with. The patch sounds pretty darn good with both my Clapton Strat and '54 reissue. This patch should provide a very good starting place for the OP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbr13697 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Hank also used a multi-head tape echo with everything. Different delays for every song. You really need to nail down the times of each delay. On Apache there are two - one at around 450ms, followed by another at 150ms that also repeats the first. Most are set at a level that you don't really notice them, but you really do notice when they are not there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivea Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Thanks guys, I really appreciate your input and help. I'm away for a couple of nights. I'll look at your kind suggestions when I get back home and let you know how I get on. I should have mentioned that I want to connect my Quadraverb 2 up before the Helix, mainy because it has all the authentic Shadows and Hank Marvin's 'Echoes From The Past' reverb and delay programmes on it, which are accurate. In fact, Hank uses this, as he has for many years. I would like to know how I can get the Helix Rack to accept it. Codamedia .... thanks for the attachment - could you please let me know how to get the patch into the Helix - thanks. I think it is fair to point out that I am a 75 year old pensioner, so I'm not very good with computers etc. This is why I rely on kind guys like yourselves to kindly advise me. Thanks again for your help Clive PS - Codamedia, I don't know the answer to that my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codamedia Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 3 hours ago, clivea said: thanks for the attachment - could you please let me know how to get the patch into the Helix - thanks. With your Helix connected to a computer, you need to import it through HX Edit. If that sounds foreign to you... then your Helix is likely due for an update as well... and my preset won't load unless you are on 2.82. You may have to enter in the values manually... they are pretty much as I laid them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivea Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Hi Codamedia, Thanks for the patch - you've done a great job! I appreciate it. Now I need to try my Quadraverb before the Helix, by the 4 cable method. Would you know how I can set the effects loop to recognise the Quadraverb? Thanks again. Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theElevators Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Was messing around with the Helix yesterday and came up with this, if anybody is interested in getting the signature delay sound... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somebodyelse Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just spent two days translating my Hank Marvin settings for the Helix - 75 patches in all. This is 'Apache'. Apache.hlx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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