Alchemist500 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Hello! I"m new to this forum. Recently purchased an HX Effects unit and have played around with it now for a few days and really like it. Had the full blown Helix shortly after it came out but sold it because it was just too "big" for what I needed. I'm pairing it with my Mesa California Tweed and so far it sounds great. Am trying both 4cm and just in the effects loop to determine which works better. The overdrives in the HX Effects are pretty good so may settle on the 4cm. At any rate, couldn't figure out how to do a search for similar threads so decided to start this one to hopefully get some answers to some questions I have. Here goes.... In terms of the rotary effect, it appears to only be accessible in stereo, is that correct? Are there an tricks related to 4cm in terms of settings or options to make it sound better, reduce digital compression, headroom, etc. Can't seem to figure that out, if it exists. Still trying to wrap my head around snapshots and is it in essence a way of quickly accessing more footswitch options with 8 blocks as there are only 6 footswitches? Is there a saved preset list somewhere that continues to exist even when you alter or overwrite an existing preset? For example, with Boss, there is a set of fixed presets and user presets so regardless of how you alter an existing preset, you can always find the original, unaltered one that came with the unit. Finally, is there a preset list somewhere that briefly lists all the preset name with a description of what it is somewhere that I haven't been able to find? Thanks in advance for any help on this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 On 4/20/2023 at 7:24 AM, Alchemist500 said: In terms of the rotary effect, it appears to only be accessible in stereo, is that correct? Yes. On 4/20/2023 at 7:24 AM, Alchemist500 said: Are there an tricks related to 4cm in terms of settings or options to make it sound better, reduce digital compression, headroom, etc. Can't seem to figure that out, if it exists. Are you experiencing those problems, or just asking if they exist? On 4/20/2023 at 7:24 AM, Alchemist500 said: Still trying to wrap my head around snapshots and is it in essence a way of quickly accessing more footswitch options with 8 blocks as there are only 6 footswitches? RTM. The octopus analogy is very accurate. On 4/20/2023 at 7:24 AM, Alchemist500 said: Is there a saved preset list somewhere that continues to exist even when you alter or overwrite an existing preset? For example, with Boss, there is a set of fixed presets and user presets so regardless of how you alter an existing preset, you can always find the original, unaltered one that came with the unit. No. Export the presets to a folder on your computer to accomplish the same thing. On 4/20/2023 at 7:24 AM, Alchemist500 said: Finally, is there a preset list somewhere that briefly lists all the preset name with a description of what it is somewhere that I haven't been able to find? No. And they change with every update. Another reason to back them up to your computer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist500 Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 On 4/20/2023 at 10:46 AM, rd2rk said: Yes. Are you experiencing those problems, or just asking if they exist? RTM. The octopus analogy is very accurate. No. Export the presets to a folder on your computer to accomplish the same thing. No. And they change with every update. Another reason to back them up to your computer. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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