Line 6 Helix

guitargeek62

tekbow said:

@beexter, I understand the idea of scenes and snapshots vs patches, but I didnt realise the specific amp models behaved as full amps given (for example) the helix Has three separate blocks for the SLO Ckean, Crunch and Lead.

It varies from model to model - not many (any?!) of them have multiple channels available within a single Amp block, but snapshots allow to alter the settings on that particular model (channel) that you're using, e.g. knock back the gain, raise the treble and boost the volume etc.

Grumpyrocker

Just got a HX Stomp today. Have a quick question.

On my old Pod HD500 there were different output settings for Direct, Combo Front, Combo Power Amp, Stack Front, Stack Power Amp.

As fas as I can tell the HX Stomp doesn't have those settings?

Cirrus

No, just set the output for instrument or line level as appropriate, and build a patch that makes sense for what you're plugging it into.

Grumpyrocker

Cirrus said:

No, just set the output for instrument or line level as appropriate, and build a patch that makes sense for what you're plugging it into.

Great thanks, makes things much simpler. 

Grumpyrocker

Bloody hell this thing sounds amazing.

Have been trying some of the Preamps direct into the FX return of my Blackstar HT5. Some epic high gain stuff from the Revv and Brit 2204 models.

None of the nasty fizz I used to get with the POD HD. Really clean low-noise signal. Amazing. 

markslade07

Weirdly, I’m currently struggling with a bit of fizzy overtones on my LT (on most patches) into a Laney LFR112...grrrr! 

Grumpyrocker

markslade07 said:

Weirdly, I’m currently struggling with a bit of fizzy overtones on my LT (on most patches) into a Laney LFR112...grrrr! 

I do have the global EQ on with high pass at 80Hz and low pass at 8.5KHz.

markslade07

Grumpyrocker said:

markslade07 said:

Weirdly, I’m currently struggling with a bit of fizzy overtones on my LT (on most patches) into a Laney LFR112...grrrr! 

I do have the global EQ on with high pass at 80Hz and low pass at 8.5KHz.

Cool...I’ll give that a try...was avoiding the Global EQ but it’s worth a try as it’s getting frustrating now

Grumpyrocker

markslade07 said:

Grumpyrocker said:

markslade07 said:

Weirdly, I’m currently struggling with a bit of fizzy overtones on my LT (on most patches) into a Laney LFR112...grrrr! 

I do have the global EQ on with high pass at 80Hz and low pass at 8.5KHz.

Cool...I’ll give that a try...was avoiding the Global EQ but it’s worth a try as it’s getting frustrating now

I've used a similar setting on other modelling gear. It restricts the modeller to frequencies that you'd normally get from a real guitar amp. So it shouldn't affect the core tone. Gets rid of some low muddiness, and removes a lot of fizz. 

You can vary the low pass from between 8KHz and 10KHz; and the high pass between 60Hz and 80Hz to taste.

markslade07

Grumpyrocker said:

markslade07 said:

Grumpyrocker said:

markslade07 said:

Weirdly, I’m currently struggling with a bit of fizzy overtones on my LT (on most patches) into a Laney LFR112...grrrr! 

I do have the global EQ on with high pass at 80Hz and low pass at 8.5KHz.

Cool...I’ll give that a try...was avoiding the Global EQ but it’s worth a try as it’s getting frustrating now

I've used a similar setting on other modelling gear. It restricts the modeller to frequencies that you'd normally get from a real guitar amp. So it shouldn't affect the core tone. Gets rid of some low muddiness, and removes a lot of fizz. 

You can vary the low pass from between 8KHz and 10KHz; and the high pass between 60Hz and 80Hz to taste.

@Grumpyrocker ;By jove I think you've cracked it for me! Just tried it (albeit at home volumes) and what yesterday was a bit of fizz on pretty much anything with a bit of gain is now much smoother with no perceivable fizz! Thank you!

carlos

Got my Helix LT last week after two years of having an HX FX which I sold. Started using HX Native at home during the lockdown and I just needed to get my Cartographer amp (!) in a format I could take around for rehearsals and gigs.
Anybody want to swap presets?

Grumpyrocker

markslade07 said:

Grumpyrocker said:

markslade07 said:

Grumpyrocker said:

markslade07 said:

Weirdly, I’m currently struggling with a bit of fizzy overtones on my LT (on most patches) into a Laney LFR112...grrrr! 

I do have the global EQ on with high pass at 80Hz and low pass at 8.5KHz.

Cool...I’ll give that a try...was avoiding the Global EQ but it’s worth a try as it’s getting frustrating now

I've used a similar setting on other modelling gear. It restricts the modeller to frequencies that you'd normally get from a real guitar amp. So it shouldn't affect the core tone. Gets rid of some low muddiness, and removes a lot of fizz. 

You can vary the low pass from between 8KHz and 10KHz; and the high pass between 60Hz and 80Hz to taste.

@Grumpyrocker ;By jove I think you've cracked it for me! Just tried it (albeit at home volumes) and what yesterday was a bit of fizz on pretty much anything with a bit of gain is now much smoother with no perceivable fizz! Thank you!

Excellent. Glad that worked for you. 

Grumpyrocker

Bit weird that the only "normal" reverbs on the Helix are the older ones from the previous generation. 

Cirrus

Grumpyrocker said:

Bit weird that the only "normal" reverbs on the Helix are the older ones from the previous generation. 

Yep, I'd say it's definitely the strangest oversight.

duotone

@carlos ;
Have you saved your presets to https://line6.com/customtone/ ?

fretmeister

New FIRMWARE


https://line6.com/software/index.html

WiresDreamDisasters

yayyyy.

fretmeister

WiresDreamDisasters said:

yayyyy.

There's an Orange amp I've never tried in the flesh.

Really don't care about the reverbs though!

WiresDreamDisasters

The Dynamic Hall is very cool. I've not tried the Orange myself, never got around to it during beta.

But this is cool:

Increased Oversampling Throughout

Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Effects, HX Stomp, HX Stomp XL

Oversampling has been increased across the board, resulting in higher fidelity, fewer aliasing artifacts, and smoother decay trails, especially when running multiple distortion stages or with higher gain tones. Many people might not notice a difference, but those highly sensitive to aliasing will appreciate 3.10's smoother response. Amp and effects models have been optimized to accommodate these improvements without increasing DSP usage.

Grumpyrocker

Oh cool. Some new reverbs hours after my post. They must have read it.