catalyst ? using Catalyst Amp tones and Helix Amp tones

[diezelplayer]

I have a Catalyst 200 and a Helix Floor.  I bought the Catalyst because I really liked the Boutique and Chime tones, and I wanted that amp in the room feel I wasn't getting with a Katana but had with old tube amps (don't really play gigs anymore so going digital for recording, but I'd still very new to this digital stuff).  I cannot figure out for the life of me how to use the Helix as a controller for all, but to for example: Use the Boutique tone on the catalyst but use the effects from the helix. Then have a snapshot or preset where I am using all Helix effects and amp models.  It seems like I can get one or the other and not both with out unplugging and plugging cords.  

 

I'm running a standard 4cbm:

loop 1 send into amp input

Amp effect loop send into return 1

1/4 in out into amp return loop

Using Catalyst in fx loop mode.

midi cable for control of catalyst from helix (using chan 3)

I have an LFS2 coming, but am able to use the helix foot switch out to change channels on the amp.  

        *side note, I can see the amp models change, but the tones do not change.  I also tried the fx loop bypass command (CC107 on the catalyst) but I can't get what I'm trying to accomplish happen.  

 

I know I'm missing something really simple, but I cannot figure it out.  Any assistance is greatly appreciated

[diezelplayer]

Well, it ended up being the cable plugging into the input of the amp that was bad, so I knew it was something simple.  While I was on the right track, I was looking thru the forum and found these post which were extremely helpful in fine tuning the routing.  I downloaded them to save me time when I get the LFS2.  

 

   *Thanks rd2rk!!!

 

 

 

 

[rd2rk]

Happy to help!