How to use the Helix LT (Basic setup and explanations)
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- čas přidán 7. 02. 2020
- Timestamps:
:18 Intro Rambling
1:37 View Modes on the Helix LT
2:21 Footswtiching Modes
4:11 Snapshot mode and how to lock it
6:28 How to use with a DAW/FRFR/PA
7:52 How to use as a stompbox into front of amp
9:10 How to use the Helix in a 4 cable method explanation and diagrams (why it works that way and signal chain)
11:42 Using the Helix LT into the power section of your amp
13:34 Using the Helix as a recording interface (DI and Re-amp options too)
16:22 Presets BASIC explanation
Did you recently just buy a Helix LT?
Do you not want to read the manual either?
This video might be for you. In it, I go through some of the basic functionality of the helix, some different ways I've discovered how I can use in in my signal chain, and some basic tips on getting it up and running.
This IS NOT an in-depth video of usage or the finer details. There's tons better videos for that.
This is just to get you going and maybe answer some questions you might have about how to make it do what you want.
Hopefully this helps someone! - Hudba
I got my Helix LT yesterday. This is the perfect start up video. Bravo!
This was one of the best and super clear explanations available. Sincerely appreciated!!!
Oscar Lopez - marlboro123456 hey man I really appreciate it! My goal is to help people with videos that explain stuff I can’t find good clear videos on and I’m glad I hit the mark for you. Thank you!
InstaBlaster.
Agree, you had the clearest input/output diagrams and explanation. Thanks man!
Super helpful stuff!
Plus I love that you don't take yourself too seriously. I hope to see more videos from you soon.
The diagrams for the different setup options really helped me out Thanks a mill Colton!
I have an LT on the way and this is the best video I've found on basic operations so far. Thanks!
🤘🏼 MASSIVELY helpful!
Excellent work, bro 👍🏼
While my HelixLT is in supply-chain-limbo, I went down a tutorial rabbit-hole so I could better understand this unit out-of-the-box (primarily for live application). Your video was HANDS-DOWN the most concise, most efficient & uniquely personable tutorial for setting a proper foundation for understanding signal-flow, presets & switches. Can’t wait to play. Never change. Stay frosty.
You're genuinely a funny dude. Don't stop.
Received my LT 2 days ago, coming from the 500x. Great video, man.
Colton your video is extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing with us.
Very helpful, I was exactly looking for such a video. Glad I was not alone being overwhelmed at first.
Very cool with the timestamps as well, but one suggestion: to make them visible in the video's timeline, I think you should indicate your first stamp with 0:00, and then youtube will automatically recognize it.
Very helpful video! Thank you
man .. he is the best teacher
Super helpful! Thank you!!
Nice job on this video. I use my recently purchased Helix LT with an Orange Pedal Baby (highly recommended) power amp into a real 2x12 and 4x12 cabinet. I use AMP blocks only, not PREAMP because of the volume differences and the AMP block gives you allot more tone editing options. I highly recommend a EQ block right after the AMP block for more tone shaping if ever needed when playing live or at rehearsal.
Dan C I hadn’t thought of using it stand alone with a power amp. That’s a great use for it! Also great advice on the tone shaping trick. Thanks!
Thanks...I really appreciate the timestamps stuff hehe.
Hey thanks for the video. First one I’ve seen about how to get into snapshots. Also you explained very clearly how to use the unit outside of an amp/cab modeler. I’m familiar with ir’s and loading those into the helix and using them was a no brainer. What I would like some more info on is the snapshots. I don’t completely understand them and how they are useful other than avoiding latency issues versus just switching between presets. I’ve only had my helix lt for about a day but out of the box it sounds pretty damn good and I’ve been a tube amp guy my whole life. It’s just not as straightforward as the analog approach. If you have any insight into the snapshots that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for the video!
1:33 got me😂😂great vid I'm thinking of buying one myself , also I subbed you got some comedy lol
Thanks so much for the initial overview and explanations! I've been using the Zoom G5n and contemplating going to the Helix, but the Helix interface is so poor in my opinion. Zoom G5n and G11 have better user friendly interfaces on the pedalboard and computer. Maybe not as versatile or deep as the Helix but in my view, more realistic and easy to use. thanks again!
Yeah right on buddy, the bit after the four cable method about using the send return to bypass pre amp and using it as a second powered speaker cab along with my line 6 212 powercab. so now i can two different effects paths. if that makes sense lmao! . I have watched every possible video on helix lt and has helped but missing piece i didnt know i was missing until yer vid! i'm still tryna get looper to work as effortlessly as they make it look. part of it is the actual coordination with feet while playing with hands. why i have never tried being a drummer. anyway do a looper vid please! cheers !
I wonder if you can explain how to integrate the helix with the Ox Box or perhaps the Boss Tube Amp Expander!?
How do you control the overall output lvl for a live aetting scenario, such as sending the di out to foh and perhaps another our to an frfr for stage volume?
Hi, good video! I'm planning to use the power section of the amps since I'm not sure if I'll be using one amp aloneness might have to use different amps when I go on tour . So when setting up the volume, you mentioned to start with the helix master volume low, but what about on the amp?
What do we do with master volume on the amp ? Do we set it at a low level and match it with the helix or do we just play around with both helix and amp.master volumes to see what we like?
I haven't gotten my helix yet. So this is helpful :)
I really just want to use it to run through my monitors hooked to my computer. Can you just use your usb cable from the helix and use it as your interface into your daw to get sound to your monitors?
Do I have to plug it in my computer to play or could I just use speakers in general? Do I need additional software to run it?
How do i connect the LT to my monitors. Do i need to run reaper or can i just just the Helix software?
Hi Colton, I See your home set up with monitors sound good, Have Altos 308s 2000watt studio monitors that sound tinny, I was wondering that best way to get that nice sound through them as i just play in the bed room Atm what would you suggest I do so I get that nice full sound as I am new to all this. cheers great video
Hey Thank you for the compliments! The best Advice I've gotten on a good monitor sound is choosing monitors that you "Understand" how to mix on. I'm using the Samson BT3s which while on the cheaper side not only sound pretty good but I understand what the sounds I'm hearing fit in mixes and for tones. So one option would be to demo new monitors and see which ones you like. But FIRST I'd recommend trying to put a high pass on your signal and seeing what that sounds like to you. The helix has one in global settings or most software options have them inline. cut the highs off somewhere between 15k and 10k depending on what you like and see if those monitors don't sound better. If not, it may be just a case of needing new speakers. Let me know if that helps!
@@coltonriver4456 will do thanks so much for your help
I got tired of researching and ended up deciding between Helix LT and Headrush prime. Can you help me? 😢
I just want to know what the point of these devices are for? I was looking into getting an electric guitar and the girls description box said this was one of the tools she used to make the cover video.
Why shouldn’t cabinets be used running helix into return of amp?
This is how I would run my helix, through amp returns power section. Just wondering what harm it would be to run a cab simulation..
Can you use amp models into the front of a clean amp - I have a Hiwatt Custom 50 that doesn't have an effects loop and wanted to use different amp models
You totally can do this, but a couple things to note if you do: 1. You're going to be coloring the sound twice. once from the amp model you select and one through the preamp of your Hiwatt. Might not be a bad sound but it won't sound exactly like the model you're trying to emulate either. 2.You want to be a little careful throwing a pushed amp sound into the preamp of another amp. You probably won't' damage anything but it's going to sound really odd so if you do it, turn your preamp and your helix waaaayyyy down and adjust up slowly to taste. Good luck!
@@coltonriver4456 - Ok the other option is the sell the Hiwatt and emulate that via the Helix - is the a Hiwatt emulation in the Helix?
@@guyclarkson3059 there totally is, called the “whowatt” I believe. Although I don’t want to be the one to encourage you to drop the hiwatt, that’s a killer amp!
Could you tell me what the difference is between a preamp block and an amp block?
mrfender for the purposes of the helix it’s the same thing. Pre-amp/ power amp really only comes into play when you are using the helix with an actual amp.
Hope this helps!
@@coltonriver4456 I thought so. I've been searching for a video showing both. A patch with an amp and cab, and a patch with a preamp block and cab to see and hear the difference between the two. But no such video exists. Thanks! I hope you do some more videos explaining all the different ways and thinks you can do with the LT and make a series of videos till you have covered them all. But I know that would be a lot of work on your part. I don't expect anyone to do that unless they were trying to grow their channel. But keep up the good work. I like how well you explained and showed everything. One of the best videos on the LT.
mrfender thanks a ton man I really appreciate the comment.
I took a couple weeks off due to some day job stuff but I was about to start up making regular videos again.
I briefly touched on the idea in the video but I may just make an expanded video on using the helix lt as a preamp only with different cabs/power sections of amps. I’m not super worried about channel growth I just like to make videos for fun. Thanks for the idea man!
@@coltonriver4456 Awesome. Im looking forward to it then. I'll go ahead and subscribe then!
mrfender thanks man!
Total NOOB here.8:22 , you said get a Headrush FRFR, so you connect that speaker directly to your Helix? (speaker having the role of cabinet)
Borna Jelic hey we’ve all been noobs before lol. I still am!
In answer to your question, you’ve got it exactly right. You plug into it like it’s your cab or imagine more like plugging a mixer into a PA system.
Thanks!
yeah FRFR just means Full Frequency Flat Response which means it doesn't color the sound the way a cabinet does, but rather lets the sound through with as much fidelity as possible.