Line 6 Helix

jackio

watch

This is Line 6 own video and answers the 'can I use it with a synth' though doesn't answer the 'is it stereo' question

Musicman20

jackio said:

The Helix LT has the option of using the stereo returns for keyboards and it is mentioned in a video and forum chat elsewhere. I've not seen this mentioned of the HX stomp and XL. Does anyone know @Musicman20 ;

Sorry I’m not sure!

Bidley

PolarityMan said:

Is it possible to set deadzone on the pedal. When using whammy its really easy to accidentally have your heel down on like 1-3% and be playing slightly detuned when you want the effect to be basically off.

On the old boss gt-10 you could actually control the curves themselves

Yep, you can set minimum and maximum position in the controller parameters of the effect I believe. At least you can with wah.

paganskins

jackio said:

watch

This is Line 6 own video and answers the 'can I use it with a synth' though doesn't answer the 'is it stereo' question

If you can't specify the loop return as the input (full fat helix does), you could just put the stereo return or a stereo loop first in the chain – you'd loose a block but it's a workaround.

jackio

Thanks @paganskins   that’s really helpful

menamestom

Quick question, when you have a footswitch as a toggle for 2 effects 1 of and one on, is there any way for it always to display the on effect?

I have set up wah / volume on a switch, to toggle between them but it often still displays the ‘off’ effect.  Touching seems to toggle the view.

So the behaviour is correct but I want the display to change everytime. 

Jota

menamestom said:

Quick question, when you have a footswitch as a toggle for 2 effects 1 of and one on, is there any way for it always to display the on effect?

I have set up wah / volume on a switch, to toggle between them but it often still displays the ‘off’ effect.  Touching seems to toggle the view.

So the behaviour is correct but I want the display to change everytime. 

No. 

TimmyO

Jota said:

menamestom said:

Quick question, when you have a footswitch as a toggle for 2 effects 1 of and one on, is there any way for it always to display the on effect?

I have set up wah / volume on a switch, to toggle between them but it often still displays the ‘off’ effect.  Touching seems to toggle the view.

So the behaviour is correct but I want the display to change everytime. 

No. 

I think you might be able to fudge it actually - but you’d need to test it out:

the reason it seems to “work” when you touch it is because that’s bringing that block active for editing - if you were to edit the globals setting for that from its current “touch” to “both” then any time you footswitch a block that will become active for editing, and I think that means you’d see the active blocks name.

it may be distracting seeing things change in the other windows every time you stomp, but it might get you what you want 

Jota

TimmyO said:

Jota said:

menamestom said:

Quick question, when you have a footswitch as a toggle for 2 effects 1 of and one on, is there any way for it always to display the on effect?

I have set up wah / volume on a switch, to toggle between them but it often still displays the ‘off’ effect.  Touching seems to toggle the view.

So the behaviour is correct but I want the display to change everytime. 

No. 

I think you might be able to fudge it actually - but you’d need to test it out:

the reason it seems to “work” when you touch it is because that’s bringing that block active for editing - if you were to edit the globals setting for that from its current “touch” to “both” then any time you footswitch a block that will become active for editing, and I think that means you’d see the active blocks name.

it may be distracting seeing things change in the other windows every time you stomp, but it might get you what you want 

You're right!

I had no idea.
My bad.

duotone

How I Make the Line 6 Helix Feel like a Real Amp by Steve Sterlacci

https://youtu.be/zNouq1_xntg

Shelders

Question for you experienced guys. I'm torn between a Pod Go and HX stomp - the main reason being the HX stomp looks like it would be a PITA to edit on the device itself without a PC but would likely be the better unit to have overall? Does anyobe have any experience directly editing patches using the stomp rather than a PC? The lack go switches doesn't bother me as happy to grab an extra 2 switch thingymabob if needed.  

rich75

Shelders said:

Question for you experienced guys. I'm torn between a Pod Go and HX stomp - the main reason being the HX stomp looks like it would be a PITA to edit on the device itself without a PC but would likely be the better unit to have overall? Does anyobe have any experience directly editing patches using the stomp rather than a PC? The lack go switches doesn't bother me as happy to grab an extra 2 switch thingymabob if needed.  

I use an HX Stomp as a backup for a Helix floor and I do all of my editing on the Stomp rather than using a PC. I can honestly say I don't have a problem with it. It's a bit slower than editing on the Helix Floor as here is a bit more scrolling through pages but It doesn't take me long and doesn't bother me.

I can't speak for the Pod Go but I would say the main thing to be aware of with the Stomp is the 8 block limit and the DSP usage. It hasn't stopped me setting up usable patches that I would happily gig with but it takes a bit of thought and planning. I'd definitely recommend using additional switches with the Stomp to make it more flexible. I've got a three button midi switcher with mine and it really opens up a lot of extra possibilities for live use.. 

Shelders

rich75 said:

Shelders said:

Question for you experienced guys. I'm torn between a Pod Go and HX stomp - the main reason being the HX stomp looks like it would be a PITA to edit on the device itself without a PC but would likely be the better unit to have overall? Does anyobe have any experience directly editing patches using the stomp rather than a PC? The lack go switches doesn't bother me as happy to grab an extra 2 switch thingymabob if needed.  

I use an HX Stomp as a backup for a Helix floor and I do all of my editing on the Stomp rather than using a PC. I can honestly say I don't have a problem with it. It's a bit slower than editing on the Helix Floor as here is a bit more scrolling through pages but It doesn't take me long and doesn't bother me.

I can't speak for the Pod Go but I would say the main thing to be aware of with the Stomp is the 8 block limit and the DSP usage. It hasn't stopped me setting up usable patches that I would happily gig with but it takes a bit of thought and planning. I'd definitely recommend using additional switches with the Stomp to make it more flexible. I've got a three button midi switcher with mine and it really opens up a lot of extra possibilities for live use.. 

Cheers for the response bud. That's good to hear - I have no plans for anything overly out of the ordinary for patches as its only for home playing so thr DSP aspect isnt a deal breaker. Apart from the interface aspect of it I just get the feeling the Helix will continue to get "better" support than the Pod moving forward as well. 
The extra switches will definitely be on the list!

Beexter

Do you need amp modelling? If not, the HX Fx is really simple to tweak on the fly.
The HX Stomp is pretty easy to adjust without a PC connected  - in fact I've literally just been doing it - trying out different boosts and delays into the front of my Mesa. It's far easier and quicker than swapping real pedals.

The HX FX has the edge for easy tweaking but the HX Stomp is pretty good for this too.

Shelders

Yeah - I would need amp modelling. It would essentially be an all in one unit for me out to headphones/monitors. 

Beexter

Shelders said:

Yeah - I would need amp modelling. It would essentially be an all in one unit for me out to headphones/monitors. 

In that case, the Stomp would do just fine. I've not played a Pod Go but the HX Stomp is a brilliant little thing and editing on the unit itself is pretty straightforward. 

chrisj1602

I had a Stomp, swapped for a Pod Go. I was really happy with the Pod Go and then a Helix update came out with new amps and effects and I got jealous. I liked the extra switches on the Pod Go so I got a used LT.

AsterixTG

Never understood why the Helix doesn't let you draw your own wah envelope, rather than just setting the low and high freqs. Not yet been able to get any of the Helix wah's to sound anywhere near as good or have a decent feel as my tired old Cry Baby.

menamestom

For me, Stomp XL makes the most sense.  I’ve had the normal Stomp and LT.   

AsterixTG said:

Never understood why the Helix doesn't let you draw your own wah envelope, rather than just setting the low and high freqs. Not yet been able to get any of the Helix wah's to sound anywhere near as good or have a decent feel as my tired old Cry Baby.

I found lowering the mix of the wah’s helped a bit, they can he a bit too much otherwise.

Voxsupertwin

I wiggled the rumble filter and hey presto the sound was transformed…..
I think the Bi-Thermalator was set too low and that was the problem…..