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That 1x12 combo would probably have 1 or (at best) 2 sounds, and would probably need to be run at a certain volume to sound at its best. Also, I sing as well so I'm always going to need monitoring. I *could* go in-ear but I'm not at the stage where I want to do that just yet.
I did two gigs over the weekend, one wedding on a large stage, and one pub "festival" gig on a tiny stage and after both gigs, I thought "what a quick and easy load out".
I take the following to gigs:
1 x 6U rack containing Helix Rack
1 x small case containing Helix Control + exp pedals + cables, etc
1 x monitor (HK L5 112 XA)
1 x triple guitar case (sometimes, just one guitar in a flightcase)
It's two trips to/from the car. It takes 5 mins to set up. I'm loving it.
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Eqd Speaker Cranker clone
Monte Allums TR-2 Plus mod kit
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What you can have, is a rig that sounds amazing, is powerful and flexible, and can be designed around whatever requirements you have with the Helix at the centre of it. Whether it's Helix plug and go (in my case) or Helix with two heads and 4x12's, or anywhere in between.
Not that I plan on buying anything right now...just out of interest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNuJvdKda-M&t=377s
I have to say...do the FRFR speakers not sound awful? The matrix into the cab sounds a lot better. No?
On a positive note...I unpacked my helix again (Iknow, I know) and had another go. Using the Cali Rectifire amp and switching back and forth between that and my TH30 pre-amp (in 4CM) I have got it to the point where I can barely tell the difference between them. Well, you can kind of tell there is a difference but it's not the kind of difference where one is better and one is worse. As an aside - I think people do compare the TH30 and the rectifier as being vaguely similar in character, so maybe that makes sense. Although people also say the Helix Rectifier isn't very Rectifier-y so maybe it matches the TH30 better than a more authentic model would.
ANYway - this is kind of what I was trying to achieve...just wanted to prove to myself I'm not 'missing out' by going helix. Ideally I would like to ditch the 4CM setup and replace the TH30 with something much more portable at some point. I'll use the 44 Magnum for now. To my ears, the Magnum sounds a load better than the more expensive Harley Benton GPA400 I tried (and returned) when I was using the HD500X.
But - based on the above video anyway - I can't see me being able to replace the power amp - cab setup with something much more portable unfortunately.
I'm actually now thinking of taking the Helix and Alto to the next gig and using as is - not in PA - just as if it was my cab - in a smaller pub this is no doubt fine! We only use a vocal PA in the smaller gigs anyway (Bose L1)
It won't feel like you are in the room with a 2x12 cab at full tilt, it'll sound like your sat out the front of a big gig listening to your favorite guitarist through their 2x12 cab, which from the listeners perspective means they hear what you intend them to hear.
Remember - In that video above, you are NOT listening to a 2x12 cab, you are listening to the recording of a 2x12 cab
I suggest you stop asking questions and just play with it, if they were shit they wouldn't have sold 1000's, they're not
Actually, that's not quite true. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.
The Helix and AX8 are on very similar levels and are head and shoulders above my previous dalliances with modellers.
The Helix LT is around half the price I paid for my AX8 and at that price, it really should be a no brainer.
I've still got a small pedalboard that I use in front of a regular amp from time to time (i always use the AX8 direct to PA - no real amps) but I'm certainly toying with the idea of replacing the pedalboard with a Helix LT to use as effects only in front of a regular amp, especially as it works as an audio interface too (which the AX8 doesn't). By selling off my existing pedals, pedalboard and power supplies, I would more than cover the cost of a Helix...