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loud burst of volume when using Helix with powercab configuration


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Hi there, just upgraded to the helix, which convinced me to upgrade to the powercab 212.  Here is the issue- when I use the powercab output option (with any of the IR cab options, not in flat mode) within any helix configuration, as soon as I switch to that configuration, there will be a really loud burst of volume for a split second before it recognizes the settings and plays out at the desired volume.   I haven't found any info on these threads, though I doubt I'm the only one with this issue.  Maybe there's something in the settings I need to tweak?  Any help on the matter would be much appreciated.  Thanks!

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  • 4 months later...

I have the a Helix with a PowerCab 212 as well. The only similar thing I've run into is when I'm using snapshots with a preset, when I switch to that preset it can generate a burst of volume then settle down like you described. I've solved it for the most part by saving the preset with the snapshot I want but the volume level down to 0. I no longer get that burst but you have to obviously be aware that your volume is off. I suspect this would also happen if using just straight presets without snapshots and could also be solved by saving the preset with the volume down. Hope that helps.

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5 minutes ago, Wondo100 said:

I am new to the 212 and have not experienced this yet. Yet being the operative word here. How, do I avoid this?

play through a helix, and this happens when I choose the Powercab output through a custom helix configuration.  For example, use one of the amp models available in the helix presets without a cab, then pick one of the 212 cabs for the output.  

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