nord1 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Haven't used the plug in version, but recently used the rack version and was blown away by it, so much so I have one on order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 [quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1505546187' post='3372671'] Trying the helix native plugin version has kinda put me off getting a helix. I found it very difficult to dial In the effects. Can anybody that's used both floor unit and plugin comment on the usability- sound comparison? [/quote] The sounds are identical. I find the hardware easier to use than the plugin though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Forgive me father, of I have sinned. I went out gigging with just basic effects this weekend. The Helix hasn't come out with me yet. I spent more time having fun creating sounds with the few pedals I had rather than taking Helix LT. Do I need Helix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Maybe not. I'll give you £10 for it. I could do with a spare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1506351655' post='3378123'] Maybe not. I'll give you £10 for it. I could do with a spare! [/quote] Sounds fair ha ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 I must admit I rarely take mine out (rack and controller) but that's just because I'm currently playing in an educational trust group with a load of ensembles and room changes. I'm not setting up and breaking down 6 times on a saturday morning! So I take bass, amp, cab, and a compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 There's a Helix LT just been advertised here for £600 https://www.facebook.com/groups/guitarexchange/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 That's a good deal. I think I'm leaning toward the full fat version though. Mostly for the extra routing options, XLR input and scribble strips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I'm leaning towards rack mount, mostly because initial use will be studio based at least and it will encourage me to edit my settings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 The lack of bending down is why I went with the rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 So ar, I haven't felt like I am missing out because I have the LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1507463455' post='3385571'] The lack of bending down is why I went with the rack [/quote] Exactly! That plus the fact that my desk has the ability to rack stuff means it will be really neat and tidy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetBlue Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Bought a Helix LT this weekend (Absolute were doing a stupidly good 0% 24 months finance deal and a good price). I got them to get it out of stores for a gander and my other half said, "Just buy it...here's the deposit". :-) Patched to the latest spec, just got to find the time to actually set it up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 ^ keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) [quote name='DorsetBlue' timestamp='1507544179' post='3386127'] Bought a Helix LT this weekend (Absolute were doing a stupidly good 0% 24 months finance deal and a good price). I got them to get it out of stores for a gander and my other half said, "Just buy it...here's the deposit". :-) Patched to the latest spec, just got to find the time to actually set it up now. [/quote] Congrats!! That's a serious piece of kit, enjoy! Cameron you've had Line 6 Helix GAS for, like, almost 12 minutes already and not bought one? Unlike you to be displaying such deferred gratification tendencies! Edited October 9, 2017 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Well observed Al I'm holding fire til I can get to London and try one out at the Yamaha Music Store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1507544465' post='3386131'] ^ keeper [/quote] Yeah!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) I know it's a guitar demo, but see how close this is.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=231&v=wC-TU-3TdeE"]http://www.youtube.c...1&v=wC-TU-3TdeE[/url] Edited October 9, 2017 by fretmeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 [quote name='DorsetBlue' timestamp='1507544179' post='3386127'] Bought a Helix LT this weekend (Absolute were doing a stupidly good 0% 24 months finance deal and a good price). I got them to get it out of stores for a gander and my other half said, "Just buy it...here's the deposit". :-) Patched to the latest spec, just got to find the time to actually set it up now. [/quote] Why can't I find this deal online?! A conspiracy I say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1507578604' post='3386542'] Why can't I find this deal online?! A conspiracy I say! [/quote] PMT, DV247 and Andertons don't appear to be doing the 0% deals at the moment. Well, Andertons do 9 months interest free. Your best bet would be to get a credit card offering the same and set up a monthly payment to it. Cut the card up, give it a responsible adult or hide it, but don't use it for anything else. I have a 27month 0% card that I have done the same with to buy an important piece of kit with. It works out cheaper than any other deal I could possibly find for said piece of hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorsetBlue Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1507578604' post='3386542'] Why can't I find this deal online?! A conspiracy I say! [/quote] It is Absolute Music's anniversary and they are doing special deals in store over the next month. This weekend was 'Guitar' weekend and they were doing 24 months 0% on all guitars and pedals over £399. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Damn. I must have missed that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Have any of you guys seen the Erik Arko vid where he's using a Yamaha Attitude LTD3? I'm starting to take more interest in the Helix LT, and in the vid he uses separate signal paths for each pickup/output of the bass, but he also send them to separate outputs. I have an Att Ltd 2 and was wondering, is it possible to use 2 inputs and have a seperate signal path per pickup/output, but only use one output on the Helix, so I can run into one amp? The plan would be to use the fx return on my GK MB Fusion, meaning that in case of emergency I've still got an actual amp with me on gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 [quote name='ern500evo' timestamp='1508245271' post='3390789'] Have any of you guys seen the Erik Arko vid where he's using a Yamaha Attitude LTD3? I'm starting to take more interest in the Helix LT, and in the vid he uses separate signal paths for each pickup/output of the bass, but he also send them to separate outputs. I have an Att Ltd 2 and was wondering, is it possible to use 2 inputs and have a seperate signal path per pickup/output, but only use one output on the Helix, so I can run into one amp? The plan would be to use the fx return on my GK MB Fusion, meaning that in case of emergency I've still got an actual amp with me on gigs. [/quote] Yes. Dead easy. Each of the chains can be separated or joined together for a mono output. In fact if you really want - you can have 1/4 inch to a real amp, and another going to a 2nd amp without cab sims. Then the XLRs with Cab Sims going to the PA split left and right or clean and dirty.... and then have the USB going to a PC for recording etc etc. Easy to do as well. Set each input path up for a different input so they behave like separate amps. Then at the end of each path set which output you want to route it to. Under 20 seconds to set up that routing. Probably under 10 seconds when you've had it for a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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