Helix Talk

[laxu]

Has anybody found a way to perminately shut off window systems sounds?

Just insane sometimes... when i get a notification through my Stomp. I am so glad I never listen with really loud levels .. can't imagine BOOOOINGGGG to be super nice on those levels

You might need to open the old Sound control panel. There's a "no sounds" option. Or just don't assign the HX Stomp as a sound device.

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

You might need to open the old Sound control panel. There's a "no sounds" option. Or just don't assign the HX Stomp as a sound device.

Yeah, then I need different speakers again for my laptop. Windows is apparantly so stupid that after a couple of days it just switches back to default.

I use Truefire on this device as well. Maybe I just need to use thwe Yamaha THR10ii as the default speaker.

 

[HomespunEffects]

Has anybody found a way to perminately shut off window systems sounds?

Just insane sometimes... when i get a notification through my Stomp. I am so glad I never listen with really loud levels .. can't imagine BOOOOINGGGG to be super nice on those levels

Would Voicemeeter help?

Or Caster if you’re on a Mac.

 

[laxu]

Yeah, then I need different speakers again for my laptop. Windows is apparantly so stupid that after a couple of days it just switches back to default.

I use Truefire on this device as well. Maybe I just need to use thwe Yamaha THR10ii as the default speaker.

You can set a sound device as default and I think maybe even disable using HX Stomp as a sound device. Then it should not switch.

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

You can set a sound device as default and I think maybe even disable using HX Stomp as a sound device. Then it should not switch.

I get that. However, it does switch. It even switches back. I had all my system volume all the way down to 2 and chrome on 20%

After a couple of days it just did BOOOING again. Reset to the volume before 2

 

[laxu]

I get that. However, it does switch. It even switches back. I had all my system volume all the way down to 2 and chrome on 20%

After a couple of days it just did BOOOING again. Reset to the volume before 2

Then use the no sounds thing I described. System sound effects are useless anyway.

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

What does the "cut" do in the AC-30?

I now have it like this, so a bit like how I did the Fender Deluxe reverb (but cut might not be "mid"). I like it, but I wonder if I can get more out of it. With that I mean, would a AC30 player.. say..oww yeah..thats that AC30 sound.

 

[Frodebro]

What does the "cut" do in the AC-30?

I now have it like this, so a bit like how I did the Fender Deluxe reverb (but cut might not be "mid"). I like it, but I wonder if I can get more out of it. With that I mean, would a AC30 player.. say..oww yeah..thats that AC30 sound.

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The Cut control basically rolls off high end, but not in the same way turning down the treble/tone control would. I generally leave it for last when dialing in those amps.

 

[Alex Kenivel]

What does the "cut" do in the AC-30?

I now have it like this, so a bit like how I did the Fender Deluxe reverb (but cut might not be "mid"). I like it, but I wonder if I can get more out of it. With that I mean, would a AC30 player.. say..oww yeah..thats that AC30 sound.

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Cut is a Treble roll off in the power amp, doesn't affect the preamp tone shaping. If I want more upper midrange without piercing Treble, I'll turn up the Treble and the Cut.

Here's my favorite overdriven Essex A30 setting. Hasn't changed much singe 2019 or so, just small tweaks to the bass depending on guitar:

Clean:

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

Cut is a Treble roll off in the power amp, doesn't affect the preamp tone shaping. If I want more upper midrange without piercing Treble, I'll turn up the Treble and the Cut.

Here's my favorite overdriven Essex A30 setting. Hasn't changed much singe 2019 or so, just small tweaks to the bass depending on guitar:

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Clean:

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Why is your bass low and the treble relatively high on the clean?
And what about the Bias X?

 

[PLX]

Why is your bass low and the treble relatively high on the clean?
And what about the Bias X?

You still have a lot to learn.

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

You still have a lot to learn.

I know.

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

Cut is a Treble roll off in the power amp, doesn't affect the preamp tone shaping. If I want more upper midrange without piercing Treble, I'll turn up the Treble and the Cut.

Here's my favorite overdriven Essex A30 setting. Hasn't changed much singe 2019 or so, just small tweaks to the bass depending on guitar:

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Clean:

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Weird how that clean version sounds good on my Stratocaster. / save preset.. done ;-)

 

[MirrorProfiles]

where’s the solid state (and/or valve) Randall tones at?

Along with Laney, it’s hard to think of a bigger amp company that isn’t commonly modelled.

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Why is your bass low and the treble relatively high on the clean?
And what about the Bias X?

I use my ears until it sounds good, no matter what the sliders end up at.

 

[cjl5000]

Got a Helix LT over xmas, so I'm pretty new to this as well. Solid hate for 4 days until I cracked it. Now I'm in love and super excited about all the amps I get to try!
Vox next on my list, when I can drag myself away from the Cali Texas

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

Got a Helix LT over xmas, so I'm pretty new to this as well. Solid hate for 4 days until I cracked it. Now I'm in love and super excited about all the amps I get to try!
Vox next on my list, when I can drag myself away from the Cali Texas

Slow down cowboy. You shall not just try all amps. You will go crazy like the rest of us.

 

[HomespunEffects]

Cut is a Treble roll off in the power amp, doesn't affect the preamp tone shaping. If I want more upper midrange without piercing Treble, I'll turn up the Treble and the Cut.

Here's my favorite overdriven Essex A30 setting. Hasn't changed much singe 2019 or so, just small tweaks to the bass depending on guitar:

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Clean:

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Hey, I loaded this up. It’s pretty good. Thanks.

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Hey, I loaded this up. It’s pretty good. Thanks.

If you like the overdrive settings, boost that with a compressor into some greenbacks and you've got one of my favorite tones for single tones

 

[banned]

I like a general HX thread!

Yesterday night, after I believe about 2 years, I've brought my helix floor, 2x12 with greenbacks and SD power amp into a rehearsal space and played some rock with real human beings. Can't explain how good it felt.

Anyway the Helix sounded so good I couldn't believe it and real cabs are the thing. I'm so glad I've bought this 2x12.
I don't know why on earth I've decided to buy an ""FRFR"" when I did it, I mean they are good but... come on. ...
I really regret selling my 4x12 now. ""FRFR"" are good, are versatile and all but they are not what I love to hear behind me.

I've spent the night with a Plexi Trem and Park 75 and they both delivered a great fat hard rock tone.
I use a very simple signal chain (inside articulated presets) hi pass to tame the lowend of my Gibsons, Pillars for boosting, Amp, a touch of reverb).

Bottom end: Helix into real cabs is more than awesome.

This is what I've been saying from the beginning. Infact, that's the setup I go with almost all the time - Park 75 into a 2x12.

The Park is amazing - but the 2x12 is what seals the deal. "FRFR" is ok at best and often not even that to my ears...if you want to compare to an amp through a cab.