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Expression pedal as a ranged selector of presets?


DannyMcO
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Oddball question:

Is there a way to use an expression pedal connected to helix as a way to rapidly switch between a series of entirely different presets or snapshots? Say, using the 0-10% or a single expression pedal for a Van Halen inspired preset, the 11-20% for a Djent-inspired preset, the 21-30% for a jazz fusion preset, the 31-40% for a polysynth, etc.? 

I'm reasonably familiar with presets, and snapshots, but what I'm asking about isn't using an expression pedal as a switch to turn on and off individual effects within a preset, but having the exp pedal serve like an additional set of toeswitches in preset mode that are quickly rotatable, whether using one of the EXP inputs or MIDI.

A basic use case might be holding down a single note or chord and rocking the exp back and forth to create a swirling series of entirely different, independent guitar tones.

Is it possible? If so, how?

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I don't believe this is possible internally... but you might be able to do a midi loop back and set the EXP pedal to send the required midi message(s). There is an audio gap when changing presets so I don't believe that will yield any usable results, but snapshots may work. 

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