Agamemnon5 Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I am going to purchase an HX effects but unsure of the wiring. I want the option to use analogue pedals too. I mostly want to use effects after the preamp, chorus, reverb,delay etc I have heard the HX doesn't like pedals running in to it. How should i set it up? Right now i just want to have an OD pedal. Is it either Guitar into Pedal into amp input Send of amp to return of hx Send of hx to return amplifier Guitar to pedal to HX Effects Input HX Effects Send Loop 1 to Amp Main Input Amp FX Send Loop to HX Effects Return Loop 1 HX Effects 1/4" Left (mono) Out to Amp FX Return Loop Guitar to HX Effects Input HX Effects Send Loop 1 to pedal Amp Main Input Amp FX Send Loop to HX Effects Return Loop 1 HX Effects 1/4" Left (mono) Out to Amp FX Return Loop Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappazapper Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Guitar > helix input Helix send 1 (set to "instrument") > pedal input Pedal output > helix return 1 (set to "line") Helix send 2 (set to "instrument") > amp input Amp FX send > helix return 2 (set to "line") Helix output (set to "line") > amp FX return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agamemnon5 Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 6 hours ago, zappazapper said: Guitar > helix input Helix send 1 (set to "instrument") > pedal input Pedal output > helix return 1 (set to "line") Helix send 2 (set to "instrument") > amp input Amp FX send > helix return 2 (set to "line") Helix output (set to "line") > amp FX return Have you personally tried this? does this setup cause any noise issues? i have heard many posts about loops, pedals and noise issues. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappazapper Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I've not used a pedal in the loop. I use 4 cable method, which puts my amp's preamp in the loop, just like above, except without a pedal in the second loop. The main issue with running anything in the loop is whether it expects line or instrument level signal at its input. A preamp obviously expects instrument level but I suppose some pedals could expect instrument level and some line level, so you might want to play around with the helix send 2 setting. Personally I use a reamp box and the line setting on the Helix instead of the instrument setting, because I'm not sure that the Helix is also raising the impedance on the instrument setting. I just seem to get better results with the reamp box. But this setup is going to give you the most flexibility and control, as you'll be able to engage or disengage either loop using presets, footswitches, snapshots, etc., instead of having to press the switch on the pedal, not to mention that you can adjust the send level of the loops to tailor the amount of distortion you want from the preamp and/or pedal, if it's a drive pedal. If it's a pitch or time based effect you can adjust the mix amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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