CameronJ Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 16 hours ago, BassBus said: Can any of you gents tell me if the Helix is able to do auto volume/swell in the way that Mooer Slow Engine/ Boss Slow Gear does? A question I’d also like to know the answer to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 5 hours ago, CameronJ said: A question I’d also like to know the answer to! The manual doesn’t seem to suggest it can. At least I can slot the slow engine in a send/return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 You can request features like that and if there's enough interest they'll make it happen. Most of the recent new amps that were added at the last firmware upgrade were as a result of being requested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Ah well. Just been and gone and bought one today. Where the hell do I start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Just now, BassBus said: Ah well. Just been and gone and bought one today. Where the hell do I start? You mean between your last post and this one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 3 hours ago, CameronJ said: You mean between your last post and this one?? Ehm, yes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 6 hours ago, BassBus said: Where the hell do I start? Make sure you have the latest firmware upgrade installed. Then think about what you want from it (outputs to pa or amp or both etc). Then you can start building from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Having problems installing 2.30 but that seems to be common place judging by other fora. Rainy day today so plenty of opportunity to have a go at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 What firmware did it have on it when you bought it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 In the process of updating now, all going well. I’m having to step up from 1.06.5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 16 hours ago, BassBus said: Ah well. Just been and gone and bought one today. Where the hell do I start? 16 hours ago, CameronJ said: You mean between your last post and this one?? 13 hours ago, BassBus said: Ehm, yes. These posts have been awarded ten likes, a thumbs up and one of these emoticons: 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) On 15/12/2017 at 16:48, BassBus said: Can any of you gents tell me if the Helix is able to do auto volume/swell in the way that Mooer Slow Engine/ Boss Slow Gear does? On 16/12/2017 at 09:21, CameronJ said: A question I’d also like to know the answer to! I think I have the answer to this. There is no specific auto volume but there are a couple of delays that can swell the tone in and work very well. They sound a bit glitchy sometimes when playing chords but still not too bad. Edited December 22, 2017 by BassBus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) OK! A few gigs in now with the Helix. Wow - Just Wow. Fantastic bit of kit. I've set up a patch where I tried to cover most things I might need for my usual cover band set. The patch I created is a blend of 2 signals, clean low end with (switchable) octave down & then a hi-mids/treble signal with (all switchable) overdrive, octave up, chorus and flanger. Both signals also start with some compression. Then it's mono XLR out direct to the PA and using in-ears. It's a lot of fun creating the patches, trying different amps/cabs/mics for the different signal paths etc, which overdrive sounds best etc, and I'm very pleased with what I've managed to create so far. Also the ability to share patches with other helix users is really cool. Even if you don't end up using them yourself, I've so far found them to be a good 'education' on what you can do. Or indeed use them as starting points for creating my own patches. Who knows what's around the corner, but I can definitely say for now that the Helix is providing everything I need to sound great. And to be honest, I don't think I've even scratched the surface with it yet... Edited December 29, 2017 by LewisK1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intime-nick Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I finally got round to getting a Helix LT yesterday and although i've just started playing around with it, it does seem rather marvelous. My day job of designing musical instruments meant it would only be a matter of time before i started making bits for it and the first one is a screen protector. I'm aware of the one you can get from the USA but I thought i'd do my own version (early design pics attached). It's a 3D printed frame with a 2mm thick polycarbonate or acrylic window. It attaches to the LT with either magnetic tape (inset into the frame) or double sided tape. I'm going to print one in the next few days so will post some pics of it installed if anyone might be interested 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 That looks great. Would you consider doing one for the full sized helix too? I suspect you’ll sell a few on here, not to mention folks on the various Facebook groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intime-nick Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, CameronJ said: That looks great. Would you consider doing one for the full sized helix too? I suspect you’ll sell a few on here, not to mention folks on the various Facebook groups. No problem - I may take off the 'LT' part to make in more universal. I assume the full fat Helix has the same size screen as the LT ? It'll also need to be fixed with double-sided tape as i believe that model has an aluminium body not steel like the LT (but i could be wrong). I'm just printing some fixing feet to attach it to my flightcase pedalboard and then i'll make a prototype of the screen Edited December 30, 2017 by intime-nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 1 minute ago, intime-nick said: No problem - I may take off the 'LT' part to make in more universal. I assume the full fat Helix has the same size screen as the LT ? It'll also need to be fixed with double-sided tape as i believe that model has an aluminium body not steel like the LT (but i could be wrong) I’m not sure myself as I don’t even have a Helix 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 9 hours ago, intime-nick said: I finally got round to getting a Helix LT yesterday and although i've just started playing around with it, it does seem rather marvelous. My day job of designing musical instruments meant it would only be a matter of time before i started making bits for it and the first one is a screen protector. I'm aware of the one you can get from the USA but I thought i'd do my own version (early design pics attached). It's a 3D printed frame with a 2mm thick polycarbonate or acrylic window. It attaches to the LT with either magnetic tape (inset into the frame) or double sided tape. I'm going to print one in the next few days so will post some pics of it installed if anyone might be interested Designs musical instruments as a day job..... In the words of Monty Python, "You lucky, luck b*stard!" ha ha ha - seriously though that sounds very cool. I would very much like to be added to the queue for the LT magnetic screen protector. I think the example here looks ace! Great work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intime-nick Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) Ha, yeah I count myself as very lucky but like all jobs, it has its ups and downs. I’m going to prototype one of the screen protectors over the next few days and when I’m happy with it, I’ll post some pics. After that, I’ll probably make a few to send out for testing / feedback so I’ll let you know. Edited December 30, 2017 by intime-nick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Wouldn't it be easier to have one of those mobile phone screen protectors made ? I like your engineering though - work of art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 10 hours ago, intime-nick said: I’m going to prototype one of the screen protectors over the next few days and when I’m happy with it, I’ll post some pics. After that, I’ll probably make a few to send out for testing / feedback so I’ll let you know. Please count me in for one of these, I’m gigging mine regularly and this will certainly help with my concerns about using it at the dog and duck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intime-nick Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) 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. Edited December 31, 2017 by intime-nick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 29/12/2017 at 13:26, LewisK1975 said: OK! A few gigs in now with the Helix. Wow - Just Wow. Fantastic bit of kit. I've set up a patch where I tried to cover most things I might need for my usual cover band set. The patch I created is a blend of 2 signals, clean low end with (switchable) octave down & then a hi-mids/treble signal with (all switchable) overdrive, octave up, chorus and flanger. Both signals also start with some compression. Then it's mono XLR out direct to the PA and using in-ears. It's a lot of fun creating the patches, trying different amps/cabs/mics for the different signal paths etc, which overdrive sounds best etc, and I'm very pleased with what I've managed to create so far. Also the ability to share patches with other helix users is really cool. Even if you don't end up using them yourself, I've so far found them to be a good 'education' on what you can do. Or indeed use them as starting points for creating my own patches. Who knows what's around the corner, but I can definitely say for now that the Helix is providing everything I need to sound great. And to be honest, I don't think I've even scratched the surface with it yet... Which version of the Helix did you go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 42 minutes ago, ern500evo said: Which version of the Helix did you go for? I got the Helix LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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