best way to increase vol or gain via MIDI

[PatMarrNC]

Looking for "best practices" advice.  I want to use MIDI commands embedded in my sequences to control patch parameters on the fly.  For example, when the guitar solo begins, I may need to increase gain or volume, then bump it back after the solo ends.   Is this best accomplished by creating a rhythm and a lead snapshot, and using MIDI to change snapshots?  Or is it better / possible to use instant commands to directly control the volume or gain property of a patch?

 

I'm just getting started, and I'd like to know the best way to approach this from the beginning so I don't make a lot of messed up patches that need to be fixed later.

 

I already have the unofficial helix MIDI guide, so no need to explain either procedure... I just want to know the general consensus on the best way to approach the task.  Thanks in advance to anyone who is willing to take time to respond. I appreciate the help.

 

I should probably add that I have the Helix rack, but I did not get the foot controller, expecting to control it entirely with MIDI.

[Ilya-V]

There are multiple ways as you suggested.

You can Bypass Assign a single footswitch with multiple blocks to it to enable lead sound, and assign MIDI CC# 0-69 to it.

ie. overdrive, parametric eq with mid push and 5db gain boost.

Or you can change Snapshots with MIDI CC# 69, 0-7, as you said.

Both work equally well.

 

edit:

If you want to change a parameter (Gain, Volume) on a already ON block via MIDI you would use Controller Assign.

 

So there, three ways to activate Lead sound with MIDI in a single patch.

Which way is 'better' is completely up to you.

[PatMarrNC]

thank Ilya-V for taking time to respond! I appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge with others