Recording and pasting MIDI CC data?

[Joelvan77]

I feel like I may have unlocked some new possibilities but I don’t know why I can’t get it to work.

 

I use my volume pedal a lot in playing so when I record guitar it’s easiest to just go XLR out from my Helix Floor into Logic Pro. However then all my effects are baked into the recording.  As you know, it’s always better when you can edit amp and effect settings afterward but the way I play doesn’t really allow me to play a dry signal. So I tried something that seemed kinda smart but I can’t get it to work. 
 

I created three tracks in Logic. 1. A stereo track of my processed signal. 2. A dry signal with no effects. 3. An external MIDI track that captures the position of my volume pedal as I play. 
 

My thinking is that I would be able to copy that MIDI data from the automation window on the piano roll, apply Helix Native to the dry guitar track, and then paste that MIDI data into the volume pedal block in Native. 
 

I’ve set my Exp 1 for be MIDI channel 7 and when I record it works. I can see all the little key frames in the automation window of the piano roll for that track. I can then copy that data. 
 

However, I can’t find where to paste that data. When I turn the automation on in the track view and try to paste it in the region it just pastes the region from the MIDI track over top of the dry guitar. 
 

Also, when I right click and assign CC7 in the volume pedal position in Native, I can’t find that in the drop down menu in the automation section of the track. 
 

What am I missing?

[silverhead]

Have you configured Helix Native as a midi device in your DAW? Then you should be able to route the output of your midi track as an input to Helix Native.

 

Here’s someth8g Imposted a long time ago that may be useful…

 

[datacommando]

On 3/13/2025 at 2:12 AM, Joelvan77 said:

 

What am I missing?

 

Hi,

 

You don’t need to copy/paste the MIDI data in Logic Pro, simply point it at the item you wish to automate.

 

You might find it worthwhile to check the Helix Native Pilot’s Guide 3.80 - page 50 - The Automation/Controller Assign Tab.

 

You can find it to download by clicking on the Question Mark icon in the lower left corner of the GUI window. 
 

Also, follow the supplied info supplied by @silverhead in the post above.
 

Hope this helps/makes sense.