Line 6 Helix

Cabicular

RandallFlagg said:

Cabicular said:

USB all the way

OK, my iMac is currently connected by firewire to a Focusrite Saffire audio interface with monitors connected. If I connect Helix direct to Mac via USB and set the Mac input to Helix and output to Saffire I can see movement on the Mac input meters but hear no sound output. How do I pass audio through this setup from Helix to Mac to Saffire?

As said before if you want you can just connect the XLRs of the Helix to the saffire. Or not use the saffire at all.
the advantage of the Helix as an audio interface is the dry signal that you can record on Channel 8 which means you can re-amp later
having said that if you use a couple of mics or move the helix around a lot then you would be better just using the saffire
You can aggregate devices as well if you want but it depends if the positives are worth the hassle for you

Teetonetal

Can't you just set helix as audio input device and saffire as output device on the mac audio preferences. It ought to be a simple thing to do.

But im wondering why you even need the saffire? No way to connect your monitors to helix and just cut out that bit of the chain?

RandallFlagg

Teetonetal said:

Can't you just set helix as audio input device and saffire as output device on the mac audio preferences. It ought to be a simple thing to do.

But im wondering why you even need the saffire? No way to connect your monitors to helix and just cut out that bit of the chain?

Tried that, it doesn't work.

As for connecting monitors to Helix, the Helix is on the floor away from the desk so it's not practical with the trailing leads etc

gibsongretschfan

RandallFlagg said:

Teetonetal said:

Can't you just set helix as audio input device and saffire as output device on the mac audio preferences. It ought to be a simple thing to do.

But im wondering why you even need the saffire? No way to connect your monitors to helix and just cut out that bit of the chain?

Tried that, it doesn't work.

As for connecting monitors to Helix, the Helix is on the floor away from the desk so it's not practical with the trailing leads etc

I run an aggregate for using an iRig HD for input and my macs internal for output to an iLoud speaker for when I’m on the move and both are also battery powered. It’s not as complicated as you think

Cabicular

these are a good idea no matter what solution you plump for
2 x Male XLR to 2 x Female XLR Balanced Microphone Twin Lead / Audio Patch Cable 5m https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01K4VTQJ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-PzDAbKN72JY3

gibsongretschfan

You know, I was playing about the the Space Echo model the other night for 10 or 15 minutes before I went to bed and was just enjoying making strange noises and listening to the repeats decay. All the little nuances and interplay that you can get lost in for hours, like listening to the clock noise from an old EHX pedal or something. I don’t really remember hearing a digital model that captured that sort of thing quite as well as this one does. I’ll probably never actually use it in anger but it’s still really impressive

John_A

gibsongretschfan said:

You know, I was playing about the the Space Echo model the other night for 10 or 15 minutes before I went to bed and was just enjoying making strange noises and listening to the repeats decay. All the little nuances and interplay that you can get lost in for hours, like listening to the clock noise from an old EHX pedal or something. I don’t really remember hearing a digital model that captured that sort of thing quite as well as this one does. I’ll probably never actually use it in anger but it’s still really impressive

I've just updated to 2.3, busy schedule has meant I haven't had the time until now.  Wow!  I k now what you mean about the space echo, I had a real one years ago and it sounds like I remember.  The Kinky boost and comp are great too, and the train wreck sounds fantastic!

Jetfire

So my Yamaha dxr10 arrived today... big question is do people have the volume on the helix up full and control the volume via the speaker or the other way round? 

robinbowes

Jetfire said:

So my Yamaha dxr10 arrived today... big question is do people have the volume on the helix up full and control the volume via the speaker or the other way round? 

Hardly a "big question" - try it both ways and see what works for you.

Personally, I go XLR -> mixer with fixed output level, and 1/4" -> monitor (HK Audio), and control the level with the volume knob on the Helix.

R.

Jetfire

It is a big question, took  me a while to type it....!

John_A

robinbowes said:

Jetfire said:

So my Yamaha dxr10 arrived today... big question is do people have the volume on the helix up full and control the volume via the speaker or the other way round? 

Hardly a "big question" - try it both ways and see what works for you.

Personally, I go XLR -> mixer with fixed output level, and 1/4" -> monitor (HK Audio), and control the level with the volume knob on the Helix.

R.

Exactly what I do with a DXR10 but use a jack-XLR lead from the Helix to the DXR as the jack input is a bit noisy.  Don't have the volume on the DXR maxed, just enough so that with the Helix knob at half way it's loud enough, that way I have plenty of scope to turn the DXR up or down during a gig.

Unorthodox

2.50 is here

handsomerik

And now the website crashed. :-/

simonk

I’m thinking I might leave it ‘til tomorrow...

Unorthodox

Updated fine for me just now.

meltedbuzzbox

Sweeeeeet!

Cabicular

I’ve just had a fun time recreating my ‘Chillis’ M13 board
the BE100 sounds As it should
i forgot how nice it is to take a bit of drive of it
all the filters are there 
it’s a good update 

guitarfishbay

Had a very brief go. The Friedman is IMO the best higher gain sound in it currently.

Will have fun with all the new effects another day.

digitalscream

@Digital_Igloo - is it possible to upgrade directly from 2.21 to 2.50, or am I going to have to go through 2.3 first? Yeah, I'm a bit slow...

Digital_Igloo

digitalscream said:

@Digital_Igloo - is it possible to upgrade directly from 2.21 to 2.50, or am I going to have to go through 2.3 first? Yeah, I'm a bit slow...

You can go straight to 2.50. Download the 2.51 editor first, just to be safe.