msmitham Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 I have an Orange Rocker 32 Stereo amp and the amp channel switching (clean/dirty) doesn't seem to work in the Helix. Pretty sure I've got the routine right. Only tried a TS cable so far. Anyone else tried with TRS cable? (don't have one here at the moment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 56 minutes ago, msmitham said: I have an Orange Rocker 32 Stereo amp and the amp channel switching (clean/dirty) doesn't seem to work in the Helix. Pretty sure I've got the routine right. Only tried a TS cable so far. Anyone else tried with TRS cable? (don't have one here at the moment) It might be due what system your amp uses for switching - some use a method of shorting, others can be more complex. Check this video and see if it assists. Hope this helps/makes sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 There's three states, therefore, assuming your amp works this way (see post by @datacommando) you need a TRS cable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmitham Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 Yep! Saw that video and did exactly as shown. Still no go unfortunately. It's either the TSR cable or my Orange amp doesn't allow it I guess..... Just ordered a RST cable on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, msmitham said: or my Orange amp doesn't allow it Line 6 have said previously that the channel switching function cannot be guaranteed to work with every model of amp - too many variables I guess. Let's hope a new TRS cable does the job, or you will have to use the one that Orange recommend for the amp. Technology, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmitham Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 I bought an Orange switch just in case, but yes, I hope it does work or I'll be tap-dancing like Fred Astaire! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmalle Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 50 minutes ago, msmitham said: I bought an Orange switch just in case, but yes, I hope it does work or I'll be tap-dancing like Fred Astaire! Questions out of curiosity: 1. Does the channel change to Clean when OD is selected on the amp and you plug a the cable only in the amp? 2. Does the channel change from Clean to OD when the cable connects the amp and the Helix? 3. Does plugging in the cable increase audible hum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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