Helix in Fryette Powerstation Loop and Friedman Plex

[spinalmuppet]

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me set up my rig. I've been using the Helix floor for a while and love it, but sometimes I just love a real amp. Ive got a Friedman Plex which sounds amazing but has no fx loop. 

So I'm using a Fryette Powerstation to use effects in its loop. Lots of videos on YouTube with people doing the same.

Whatever I do the volume is really low or nothing at all?

I'm using the Powerstation as a load into a 2x12 and want to use at least the time based effects but would love to be able to use a boost as well. 

Can someone tell me how to connect this up for best results, 4CM or other please? 

I'm obviously missing something. Thanks.

[gbr13697]

Once you leave the amp and go into the Fryette, the signal level is astronomical compared to the amp input and the levels that the Helix operates at. I am not familiar with how the Fryette loop operates but, to be compatible with a modeller, it would have to drop the signal down to instrument/line level from its Send, and then amplify it back up when it gets it back through its Return. It may have this sort of feature, but I rather doubt it. If it does not have this feature, you will lose the signal boost from the amp's power stage that is designed to drive a speaker, and you will be back down to Line level which will certainly not drive a speaker.