dave_bass5

I blame @41Hz for getting me interested in the FX. Glad I found out about this though. Having owned (and still do) a few Zoom boxes i find them a bit too cramped to use on stage, and not ever intuitive to program. Even the Stomp was getting a bit complicated (and my needs are very basic). For me a multi effects is something that does it all, i don’t want any other boxes on the floor. It's a great box to use at home, but for live use the FX is the way to go. Good luck with it, might be worth posting in the main thread if you need help etc.

There will be a mass exodus over to the main Helix tips and ideas thread soon........ 🙂

Good work. I'm sure you will have lots of fun before buying them all back lol. (Kidding). I sold my Q/strip but ended up buying it back. I dont think ill sell my MXR fIlter as i cant get the same sound from the Helix, although it's close.

Yes, all the boxes now have the same effects. Most of the videos on YT are also using the older FW, so there were a few more effects etc available to us now. I love my Stomp but dont find it as practical to use live as the HX Effects. Each has its own speciality, the Stomp is more complete, just smaller, but the HX Effects has a few advantages and for me its the better one to use outside the house. Glad i started off with the Stomp and doubt ill get rid of it just yet.

I too didnt really get on with the Zoom stuff, at least not when it comes to using them live. For me the Filter and Phaser effects are the biggest let downs in the Helix stuff. At least, i cant get either to sound quite as good as my MXR Filter or TCE Helix (oh the irony). Usable though. I'm only just getting in to using Octave down, and for now its just a gimmick for me, but the boxes do seem to track well.

Haha, now there's an offer...... Dont forget i still have a Q/strip, so i really do have all EQ options covered. Actually ive gone off the Fender now, been looking in to the Genzler Magellan 800. More than i was looking to pay (if new), but more feature packed.

Sounds good. Not an easy song to sing IMO.

Cheers for the info and offer. Doubt ill take you up on it but who knows. Yes, the Amp sims are pretty useful. Most of th past 17 years ive used a BDDI in to an amp, and thats how i use my Helix at the moment. I really should play with the EQ more.

Thanks. Do you use Amp sims? My Helix HX doesnt have them and i know they can make a huge difference. Not looking to go back to using my Stomp, although i must admit i was happier with the tone before dropping it.

Thanks, I have been looking at the MB stuff as well, The plan is to see how the EQ on my F1 work first. Money if of course a concern and I'm not looking to push the boat out too far. Comparing my F1 to my GK i much prefer the GK, it just seems to have so much power in its tone, but the warmer MB tone may well work for me again. Ive had the F1 for a good few years (SA450 and LMII before that).

Thanks, tried loads of settings, some work really well, others dont. It's not that i cant get a usable tone, just that its not got a character/tone i like. I'm not gibing up on it just yet, but as i have other options already i may end up giving up on it but i really dont need 3 heads. I think the F112 is also a bit to blame, as thats quite flat and so not colouring my tone like I'm used to. That's not a complaint at all, just an observation.

Yes. Its really not the amp, its me, but i just dont get a satisfying tone with this set up. Its loud, very loud, very punchy, but i cant seem to get loud and round. I know i have loads of EQ on tap in the Helix, and at rehearsals/gig it sounds pretty good in the room, but on play back its thin, clear, even a bit hollow sounding. Its not round and full like im used to having. I guess Bland is the word im looking for. I liek the EQ, and do understand it, but its the flatness of the amps output that i think im not gelling with. I could put more work in, and im sure its in there somewhere, but i think for me, something that will colour the tone is more appropriate. I have a GK MB800 and MarkBass F1, which i have a feeling will work better, but the MB will be a bit pushed (the cab really does like a lot of power to really sound big) and the GK has a bit too much baked in tone (although i like it in moderation). Id happily use the GK though, but was just wondering what the Fender was like, as i see loads fo praise for the combos, but ive never played a Fender bass amp. I know our own Tyler Spicer loves it, and his YT review sounds really good to me.

Possibily looking for a new head, not really getting on with the Quilter at the moment, and i see a lot of talk about the Fender Rumble combos. Just wondering what the head is like as there isnt much talk of this one.

Damn you mr Krow 🙂 Now i really have GAS for a new GK head. I had just talked myself out of the other Legacy heads, as being too similar to my MB800, but these....... My MB800 fan is very, very noisy when it kicks in. It seems to kick in very quickly, although the head doesn't seem to get too hot. Not a problem at gigs, but even the band notice it at rehearsals. EDIT: Ah, just seen the price for the 800watt. Too much for me, I'm out.

Cool. ill have a listen later. Ive done my own between my P34 and Fender Sandblasted P, and feel the Fender has a more woody, 'Fender' tone, whereas the P34 has a slightly more scooped tone. Its more obvious as i play with a pick.

I'm in central london. if you wanted this you are welcome to it for £70. It weighs a ton though. Case and EQ included.

Where are you based?

I admit i have no need to spend this money on a case, i don’t even take my Gator Transit out of the house, which is more than good enough as far as protection goes. I just fancy a top loading case, more compact than the Vertigo and something that will sit well on one shoulder. It's only money after all 😎

Nice pic but shows off the lack of matching headstock even more.

Nice one. If there are Windows 7 drivers on their website then you are good to go. I love my BDDI v2, although have no need for it at the moment. Ill probably never sell it though. I even use my Helix with the BDDI sim on all the time.

My Sharona - the Knack

I have plenty of basses that cost way more than £160 so for me its a non issue. The price is what it is, same with anything these day. For me its worth it because it has all the features i want. Many cheaper bags have most, but not all in one bag.

Yeah, and it seems Mono have added this to the Stealth but didnt on the Sleeve. Quite a price difference and to be honeset its more a luxury rather than a necessity, even buying a new bag is more GAS than anything else, but hey ho, its the BC way 🙂