Controlling Boss VE-500 Harmony Switch with Helix

[abeskittles]

Can someone help a MIDI noob out, and give a rundown on what should seemingly be a simple thing? All I want to do is control the harmony on/off switch on my Boss VE-500 with one of my Helix switches? I tried a few YT vids out there, but so far I've got nothing. Sorry in advance for being such a MIDI idiot.  

[rd2rk]

I had a VERY quick look at the BOSS manual. You'll have to read it yourself to verify the details mentioned below.

You didn't specify where you are in the process, so I'll make some assumptions.

 

1 - The device is assigned to the same MIDI Channel as your Helix. BASE = Channel 1 by default. On most MIDI devices Ch 1 is the default.

     On Helix this can be changed in Global Settings>MIDI/Tap, or the MIDI Channel for that specific function can be set when you set up the FS (below).

2 - You know how to assign a CC# to that parameter in the BOSS Configuration/Editor. AFAICT, it needs to be between 1-31 or 64-95

3 - You know which MIDI VALUE turns the parameter OFF/ON. Usually, that's either 0(OFF)/127(ON) or 0(OFF/1(ON).

 

Assigning a FS on Helix:

 

In Command Center, select the FS you want to use.

From the dropdown list Select CC Toggle

DIM is the Value sent when the Preset Loads. Do you want the Harmony ON or OFF? Assign the appropriate VALUE as mentioned above.

LIT is the VALUE used to do the opposite of DIM.

If you're using Snapshots you'll need to set the FS as above in EACH SNAPSHOT. Don't forget to SAVE the Snapshots!

 

[abeskittles]

Thanks much, amigo. Took a little trial and error but finally got the desired result. Appreciate the guidance.