mrtcat Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 31/12/2017 at 17:07, intime-nick said: Quick print of first prototype minus the polycarbonate screen (I've still got the original film on the screen hence the bubbles). I'll be making a few tweaks to the design (mainly so the lettering prints better) but it fits well and doesn't look too out of place. That looks superb. I'd definitely be really interested in buying one from you and would be happy to road test it and offer feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 1 hour ago, mrtcat said: That looks superb. I'd definitely be really interested in buying one from you and would be happy to road test it and offer feedback. And me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intime-nick Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 I’ve got the prototype polycarbonate screens now, and they fit in the frame and work as expected. There will be a few design tweaks to bring it up to a standard that I’m happy with and then I’ll be sending a few out for testing. After that, if there is enough interest, I may make a few to sell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 12 hours ago, intime-nick said: I’ve got the prototype polycarbonate screens now, and they fit in the frame and work as expected. There will be a few design tweaks to bring it up to a standard that I’m happy with and then I’ll be sending a few out for testing. After that, if there is enough interest, I may make a few to sell. I can’t help feeling inspired Nick. I wanna get creating too! (Well, minus the skills you have lol!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 I love the possibilities you have in the Helix to play around with the order of effects. Tried putting a multi repeat delay into a reverb and then a filter. Gives this lovely washy ambient sound. Wonderful piece of gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 On 1/5/2018 at 23:29, intime-nick said: I’ve got the prototype polycarbonate screens now, and they fit in the frame and work as expected. There will be a few design tweaks to bring it up to a standard that I’m happy with and then I’ll be sending a few out for testing. After that, if there is enough interest, I may make a few to sell. Yeah - interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intime-nick Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) bit more progress - got the polycarbonate fitted but need some stronger magnets to hold the assembly in place. Should have them in the next day or so and then I'll make another prototype to check fit etc. Also printed some feet to screw the LT to the board (same thickness as the rubber feet so they use the same screws) also got my new Smoothound wireless fitted (just !) and am experimenting with it being battery powered (via a 5V - 9V converter) and a 5000mAh mobile phone power bank. Seems to work OK - will need to check run times etc but it means no extra power sockets on the board (not that i have room for them anyway!). Just got the XLR jump lead to solder up to save wear/tear on the Helix socket and to act as a basic line of defence if someone trips over the cable and then try it at band rehearsal into two Yamaha DBR15's we use for the drummers Drum-Tec E-Kit I'm using return 1 as my main input as the guitar input can't handle my Vigier Passion IV or G&L L2000 (even with the input pad on) - seems OK though Edited January 8, 2018 by intime-nick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Nice fit for the LT on that pedalboard, do you happen to know the make / model of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intime-nick Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, LewisK1975 said: Nice fit for the LT on that pedalboard, do you happen to know the make / model of it? It's an old Swan Flightcase i bought years ago when i went through a phase of buying/using a lot of pedals !. Don't know the model number but I've removed the support under the main board and screwed it into the base to drop the height of the unit and replaced the awful fluffy carpet they supply as standard with proper 3M velcro. Outside dimensions are 610mm x 400mm x 160mm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 How about using a 5 pin XLR lead. Make a Y split cable - the two ended side, one end with a XLR that goes to your Helix, one that goes to your Smooth Hound with 9v cannon adapter on end... and the other side, a 5 pin XLR (to plug into the long 5 pin XLR lead) Other end, is a similar break out... One into mixer, one connects to power adapter that sources it's power near the mixer. If you get my drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Actually, scrap that. Just get some stereo mic cable and put the relevant ends on directly! Braided, bit of heatshrink... job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intime-nick Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 (edited) i've done similar things in the past and it works OK. I prefer to keep my cables as non-unique as possible so any XLR cable will work in case of damage etc. I quite like the 5V-9V adaptor idea - it has a centre +ve output that works for the Smoothound with no polarity changer needed. Our 6U rack with the XR-18 and all the other gear means I've run out of rackmount power sockets there as well and i like to keep things as neat as possible with the minimum of plugging in during setup / teardown etc Edited January 8, 2018 by intime-nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 A small query about external patch changes via midi. I'm using my Strymon Big Sky in a stereo effects loop and have set a switch to select the patch I want on the big Sky. That works fine. What I would like to happen is the Big Sky patch being selected automatically when I select the patch on the Helix without having to press the button once I have selected the Helix patch. I hope that makes sense. Anyone any idea if this is possible and/or how to set it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 2 hours ago, BassBus said: A small query about external patch changes via midi. I'm using my Strymon Big Sky in a stereo effects loop and have set a switch to select the patch I want on the big Sky. That works fine. What I would like to happen is the Big Sky patch being selected automatically when I select the patch on the Helix without having to press the button once I have selected the Helix patch. I hope that makes sense. Anyone any idea if this is possible and/or how to set it up. Does the Big Sky have a MIDI In socket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 14 minutes ago, BigRedX said: Does the Big Sky have a MIDI In socket? Yes and that's all sorted. Midi works fine. I just need to know if switching the Big Sky patch when I switch the Helix patch is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 34 minutes ago, BassBus said: Yes and that's all sorted. Midi works fine. I just need to know if switching the Big Sky patch when I switch the Helix patch is possible. In that case, you'll need to make sure that both units are set to the same MIDI channel, and then you should get program switching at the most basic level - i.e. selecting patch 1 on the Helix will select patch 1 on the Big Sky. I would suspect that at least the Helix will have MIDI program mapping (I haven't delved that far into mine yet) so that you can assign the program number that the Helix sends via MIDI on selecting a patch independently of the actual patch number selected on the Helix. If in doubt consult the MIDI implementation chart for each device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Problem solved on the Line 6 forum. Go to command centre and select one of the 'lightning bolts' at the top. Then just enter all the midi details that correspond with the channel and patch of the Strymon, save and job done. Each time I solve a problem like this I marvel at how good the Helix is. Probably the best designed piece of kit I have ever used. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nord1 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Does anyone have any advice or patches for super clean slap tone? Been through the l6 customs tone page, but all seemed on the dirty side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 19 minutes ago, nord1 said: Does anyone have any advice or patches for super clean slap tone? Been through the l6 customs tone page, but all seemed on the dirty side. Try a Fender Twin as a starting point... and take the bias down and the master volume down so the "power amp" stays clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 11 hours ago, BassBus said: Problem solved on the Line 6 forum. Go to command centre and select one of the 'lightning bolts' at the top. Then just enter all the midi details that correspond with the channel and patch of the Strymon, save and job done. Each time I solve a problem like this I marvel at how good the Helix is. Probably the best designed piece of kit I have ever used. Essentially doing what I suggested in my previous post, but in a way and terminology aimed at people who haven't spent years deciphering MIDI implementation charts which is almost definitely a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 2 hours ago, nord1 said: Does anyone have any advice or patches for super clean slap tone? Been through the l6 customs tone page, but all seemed on the dirty side. This is on the custom tone page: https://uk.line6.com/customtone/tone/3295474/ Not tried it personally so i don't know if it's any good or not.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intime-nick Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) Has anyone tried any aftermarket IRs - specifically the Ownhammer Ampeg collection and the 3Sigma offerings ? I might give them a whirl but was curious to know if anyone had any good (or bad) experience with them beforehand. Edited January 17, 2018 by intime-nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 I've got a bunch of aftermarket IRs Some are great some are shite. The downloads usually come with dozens of files so it's very easy to get ear fatigue auditioning them. And so far I haven't found a solitary IR (for guitar or bass) that I couldn't match with the onboard cabs. Then there's the OTB eq setting option instead of using any cab sim at all. That's pretty cool too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intime-nick Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 thanks for that - I'm using a mix of helix cab and straight amp (essentially a DI i suppose) which works pretty well. Will have a look into the OTB eq - have seen it mentioned a few times but not got round to trying it out yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I have a 3sigma IR for the aguilar 8x10 cab. I like it a lot and it's my go to cab sim. That's the only one I have tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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