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Really loving the Helix, a lot - but have one gripe I can't get over
Taking a very simple preset - just reverb and going guitar-Helix-amp.
If I compare that to guitar-g2-amp, there's definitely something missing. The G2 signal has more fullness, more pick on the strings to it, just sounds more like the guitar.
Not that the Helix sounds bad, but it's taking something (conversion maybe?)
I really enjoy the Helix, and think the drive sounds in particular are killer - but the comparison is stopping me going fully over to it.
Anyone else noticed this? I've tried playing with EQ, input impedance etc but no luck
Is it any different with the AX8? Would rather not spend the money, but the funds would be there if need be
Thanks
Pete
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Good point, and I'll re-check that. But it feels like more the frequency content - could of course be levels changing how the amp responds.
They're not massively different for sure
I'm not saying there isn't or can't be a difference, but it's well worth making sure it's not just level messing with your brain.
There are some GREAT buffers in the G2, and I still think that analogue pedals sound/feel better.
But, you do need to work on unity/volume adjustments for the Helix
I hope that doesn't come across as cynical, it's not meant to. Nor am I saying that the Fractal tone is inferior, just different. Just saying that it's worth deciding if the difference you're hearing is worth the sending the Helix back and returning to your old setup or indeed moving to an AX8 (with which I guarantee you'll hear differences in other ways). Good luck!
View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
Always. No exceptions. Ever.
https://soundcertified.com/speaker-ohms-calculator/
Thanks - will give it a go.
But he appears to be slightly unhinged. So maybe an email.
https://soundcertified.com/speaker-ohms-calculator/
Ah - I've done that already.
You can still apply gain in the preset clearly, so I don't think it's unity - more not messed with more than necessary
Can't say I've noticed any massive tonal differences with my amps. I've used the Helix in 4-cable-method with my 5150III-50watt, Orange Rockerverb MKIII, and Diezel D-Moll, and the amps all sound fantastic with the Helix. The only thing I need to do is use an Orchid Electronics transformer box to break up the ground loops.
I also notice that the Helix is FAAAAAAARRRRRRRR less noisy than my single stomps - which are all high quality.
But there again I'd never run Reverb front end....