Powercab 112 input volume and HX Stomp XL output volume

[rhythmicdevil]

This post concerns Helix Native, HX Stomp XL, and Powercab, I am not sure exactly which forum to post in so I will start here. My goal is to use patches created with Helix Native on the HX Stomp XL into the Powercab without resorting to duplication, or snapshots as that will be too much to manage. 

 

The issue that I am running into is that the output volumes for all my patches are level set to -12dB for recording. When I use those patches in the HX Stomp XL the output is not enough to drive the Powercabs input into the yellow. The output is set to line, and the main volume control is maxed. From the manual:

 

When the signal LED(s) turn yellow, the Powercab speaker system will have
the most realistic non-linear natural breakup characteristics.

 

I have to be missing something obvious here its escaping me. Any practical advice would be appreciated. 

Thanks in advance. 

[silverhead]

Have you tried increasing the level in the Output block of the STOMP XL preset? This will not affect the Native preset.

[rhythmicdevil]

I have done that method. But that means that every time I push the set list to the Stomp, I have to go to each patch and perform the level set operation again. 

[rd2rk]

I no longer have a Powercab but IIRC, I solved this problem by boosting the INPUT levels in the SYSTEM settings of the Powercab.

That's Global, so it will affect all presets.

 

[rhythmicdevil]

Unfortunately I bought the 112 model which has no USB input. Did you change to different type of amp/cab?

[rd2rk]

In that case your options are limited.

May I ask, WHY are you using Native to create your presets vs doing it on the HXS using HX Edit?

I see no advantage to that.

[rhythmicdevil]

My primary goal is recording so Helix seemed like the right option for me. Having dry tracks during mix gives me more options. I only use the HXS at practice. 

[rhythmicdevil]

I think raising the output volume of the patches in HX edit before pushing to the HXS is the simplest answer. Its not like I have to do this all the time. I appreciate the input from everyone, thank you. 

[rd2rk]

If you use the HXS as your interface you can build your presets in HX Edit, record both the effected sound AND a dry track simultaneously for re-amping, and drag & drop your HXS presets to Native, or use presets you create in Native, but you only use Native for re-amping.

[rd2rk]

I think you mean raising the Output Volume in NATIVE before sending to the HXS?

If it works for you, go for it!