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Currently Stocking: Hudson Electronic/Raygun FX/Zander Circuitry/ThorpyFX/Rainger FX/Life is Unfair/ Magnetic Effects/Fredric Effects
Pete Thorn has a full fat helix as his back up. He knows tone and can use any gear he wishes financially.
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/57776/handsomerik/p1
Focusing on tone alone, though, is where I think a lot of folk go wrong with modellers. The reality is that, in a band mix and assuming equal skill and effort put into setting a patch up, nobody on the other side of the room would really be able to tell which of the big three (or maybe even four) is being used. It's really about usability for me, and the ergonomics of actually using the unit in a live context; that's where the units really differentiate themselves.
For my purposes, the Helix snapshots fix all of the complaints that I had about other modellers on the market, and that's enough for me.
My criteria are:
- Does it sound good enough?
- Is it easy to use?
- Is it more convenient than an amp/cab/pedalboard?
The answer to all three questions is "yes", so the Helix staysR.
Eqd Speaker Cranker clone
Monte Allums TR-2 Plus mod kit
Trading feedback: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/60602/
I think it has got to the point now where quality wise they are pretty much on par. It comes down to miniscule tone differences that some people prefer over the other.
For example if you had several JCM800's side by side there would be subtle differences between them. Different people would prefer one amp over the others. Digital modelling now in the higher end units is like that for me.
I for one love the Helix, firstly I love the sound and secondly the User Interface is second to none in it's ease of use.
Axe Fx you can do a lot with it and the FX are good, the amp modelling itself I personally aren’t as convinced by as the Helix but it does do more ‘wacky shit’ It’s loud with a fan and the foot controller programming is a bit clunky.
The Kemper does good amps depending on the profiles however it only does 1 at a time. The FX have come on leaps and bounds from the early days but some are passable at best. The foot controller is easy enough to program but sets and multiple patches/performances are a boot in the nuts to set up and manage
also the whole thing is a bit of an arsehole to edit, especially under gig conditions.
The Helix is the best overall compromise for me. The amp modelling can be great with the right tweaks. The FC are a good balance of what you need at a reasonable quality with some exceptional models. The flexibility and ease of use are unparalleled in my opinion so you can get more of what you want quicker.
Easy to deal with in gig conditions and it’s the one I use live
In fact so much so i don’t even take an amp any more
i just don’t notice the difference on stage
Thats just my opinion based around what suits me. Hope it’s of some use
Basically i'm quite interested in the HX Stomp. If it has the same sound quality as the Helix, and the Helix is as good as you say then i'm sold!
Facebook: @northernstomps // Instagram: @northernstomps // Twitter: @northernstomps
Specialist Retailer Of Handmade British Stompboxes // https://www.northernstomps.com/
Currently Stocking: Hudson Electronic/Raygun FX/Zander Circuitry/ThorpyFX/Rainger FX/Life is Unfair/ Magnetic Effects/Fredric Effects
View my feedback at www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/comment/1201922
We usually get updates on Thursdays don’t we? Looking forward to seeing what they’ve been up to, not really bothering there’s no more models in this one.