Helix Double Bass

[steviedee]

Has anyone used a Helix with their upright bass? Just for ease I’d rather just use one input and one channel in the desk but maybe I just need to have a separate DB setup. I bought Sigma Studio upright IRs but to me the sound is thin, wondered anyone had any advice.

[cattytown]

First thought is what is the input impedance, and what pickup are you using?

[steviedee]

Thanks for the reply. Yeah I thought the input impedance, I have an fdeck I’m going to try with it. I’m using a bassmax but just about to switch to a Realist. 

[cattytown]

So all Piezos? Input needs to be very high for those direct. Give the fdeck a try and see what happens.
 

[Bridgehouse]

You have options with Helix, depending on the impedance of the piezo..

If it’s passive then either use an fx return input or DI box into the DI. 

If it’s active then depending on the amp type, either the aux in, or the fx return will again work very well, as will the DI option. I’d avoid the guitar input as you’ll find it affects tone a lot. 

[steviedee]

Hi Bridgehouse thanks for the reply I'll try the Helix FX return.

2 hours ago, Bridgehouse said:

You have options with Helix, depending on the impedance of the piezo..

If it’s passive then either use an fx return input or DI box into the DI. 

If it’s active then depending on the amp type, either the aux in, or the fx return will again work very well, as will the DI option. I’d avoid the guitar input as you’ll find it affects tone a lot. 

 

[Owen]

The fdeck makes everything nice for DB. What a lovely piece of kit it is. 

[steviedee]

On 03/10/2018 at 17:56, owen said:

The fdeck makes everything nice for DB. What a lovely piece of kit it is. 

Cheers own it's the original one so super small!