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1) Helix (formerly known as The Helix Field Band) is a Canadian hard rock and heavy metal band. They formed in 1974, and are best known for their 1984 single "Rock You". The original lineup was formed by drummer Bruce Arnold, and consisted of lead vocalist Brian Vollmer, guitarists Ron Watson and Rick "Minstrel" Trembley, keyboardist Don Simmons, and bassist Keith "Bert" Zurbrigg. However, their most well known lineup, and the one that recorded "Rock You", was the 1980s version of the band: Vollmer on vocals, accompanied by guitarists Brent "The Doctor" Doerner and Paul Hackman, bassist Daryl Gray, and drummer Greg "Fritz" Hinz. The history of the band has been marked by many lineup changes, with Vollmer being the sole constant member and only remaining member of the original lineup. Although Hackman was killed in a tour bus accident in 1992, the surviving members of the 1980s lineup reunited in 2009 for an album and have continued to tour since 2011. Watson died in 2019. Simmons died in 2021.

Breaking Loose (1979)
White Lace & Black Leather (1981)
No Rest for the Wicked (1983)
Walkin' the Razor's Edge (1984)
Long Way to Heaven (1985)
Wild in the Streets (1987)
Back for Another Taste (1990)
It's a Business Doing Pleasure (1993)
Rockin' in My Outer Space (2004)
The Power of Rock and Roll (2007)
A Heavy Mental Christmas (2008)
Vagabond Bones (2009)
Bastard of the Blues (2014)
Old School (2019)

http://www.planethelix.com

2) A collaboration between musician Tom Shear (Assemblage 23) & vocalist Mari Kattman (Day Twelve, Mari & The Ghost), Helix is a genre-defying sonic tapestry of electronics, organic elements & haunting vocal harmonies. Trip-hop, dub, dream pop, synth-pop, & lofi combine into a mélange of seductive beats, found sounds, eerie textures, & distant melodies. Sonic cinema for sleepwalkers & insomniacs.

3) Alias of Beau Thigpen. Techno, grime, and southern rap-influenced producer from Atlanta, released on All Caps and well-known British bass/whatchamacallit label Night Slugs. Also releases more techno-driven music under the alias DJ Vague.

4) Helix helix, part of marionette records and resident at the crash bang wallop nights(RIP) in leeds, has been producing for over 6 years now, has had releases on marionette, deformat, and dead channel.
www.myspace.com/helixmh

5) Helix is an independent electronic music producer based in Oregon, USA, who has released a series of electro / breaks / industrial tracks on the Newgrounds Audio Portal. His music is characterized by stomping beats and deep, heavy basslines.
http://helix6.newgrounds.com

6) Helix was the producer name of Matt Carlton, a happy hardcore/trancecore producer who was active in the UK from 1995-2001, best known for their song "U R Everything", which was featured in original form and remixed form in various hardcore compilations such as Bonkers.

7) Helix is an independent electronic music producer based in the United States, specializing in ambient synthwave-like aesthetics.

Living Life Large
Helix Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Helix:

(Make Me Do) Anything You Want Ooh yeah In the morning light Feels so good By me It could …
Ain't no high like rock n' roll All right Well, it's night time And there's a buzz goin' do…
Animal House Mercy If you feel like goin' crazy If you feel…
Anything You Want Ooh yeah In the morning light Feels so good By me It…
Back for Another Taste I want you Your sweet love Everything That I've been thinkin…
Bangin' Offa Tha Bricks Well I remember back many years ago To those old practice…
Billy Oxygen Billy Oxygen Brent Doerner Hey come on now people let me…
Breakdown Thought that I was over you Done with feeling down and…
Breakin' Loose Breaking Loose Brent Doermer - Paul Hackman - Brian Vollmer…

Check Out The Love Love me or leave me That is your choice Check out the…
Christine High heels and mini skirt Cruise on down the avenue I hear…
Crazy Women Crazy Women Brent Doerner I can't handle anymore crazy w…
Deep Cuts the Knife Lately, all the nights are all the same Since…
Dirty Dog Got a new dance and it goes like this It's the…
Does A Fool Ever Learn Oh yeah Hey baby i just got the news One thing you…
Don't Hide Your Love What is it that you really want Don't ya think i…
Down in the City Down In The City Brian Vollmer It's 2 o'clock in the mor…
Dream On Dream on Though it's hard to tell Though you're foolin' yo…
Feel The Fire Feel the fire Oh yeah! Feels too hot, too hot…
Gimme Gimme Good Lovin Play it boy! From Atlanta, Georgia To the Great Lake waters…
Give 'Em Hell Alright Come on Give 'em Hell boys Whoa, let's go! When it'…
Give It To You Yowza! Haha! I need love Need your love It's the only thing…
Good to the Last Drop Your love is like a bittersweet wine I just wanna drink…
Heavy Metal Cowboys Witches brew Without a doubt Stranded in the desert Broke…
Heavy Metal Love Got me a baby she's hard as nails She's my heavy…
Here I Go Again Here I Go Again Brent Doerner - Brian Vollmer It's the s…
High Voltage Kicks When I'm feelin' down So mellow and blue There's a…
I Could Never Leave You've been wondering If i've got the travelin' feelings A…
It's Too Late My blood is hot And my fever is high I should have…
It's What I Wanted It's What I Wanted Brent Doermer - Paul Hackman - Brian…
Kiss It Goodbye Mercy Don't wanna be a soldier Just a rock and roller Yeah,…
Listen Oh, I never liked that part of yourself By telling me…
Long Distance Heartbreak Long Distance Heartbreak Brent Doermer - Paul Hackman - Bri…
Long Way To Heaven I open up those pearly gates Hahahahaha! Saints and sinners…
Love Hungry Eyes You make it good, you make it look so easy…
Mainline Mainline Brent Doermer - Paul Hackman - Brian Vollmer Sh…
Midnight Express Ooh! Gid-gid-gid-giddy-up, yeah! There's a train that I'm g…
Never Want To Lose You Time, there's been so much time So many changes ohh along…
No Rest For The Wicked Workin' hard all day long, just singin' my crazy song I…
Rock You Gimme an are (R!) O (O!) C (C!) K (K!) Whatcha got? (Rock!) …
Rockin' Rollercoaster Up and down All around Kiss the sky And hit the ground Well…
Running Wild in the 21st Century Take a trip with me Into the 21st Century I…
School Of Hard Knocks Livin' in the streets Has it's own set of rules…
She's Too Tough Ohh! Black stockings and a high heel dress …
Shot Full Of Love Gun was loaded and in her hand (Shot full of love) She…
That's Life You say you got your troubles Well I got mine too That's…
The Kids are all Shakin' Down in New York City All the way to L.A. Boys and…
The Storm You say you got troubles babe Weighing heavy on your mind We…
Thoughts That Bleed Thoughts That Bleed Brent Doerner - Lachlan MacFadyen Li…
Time for a Change Time For A Change Brent Doermer - Paul Hackman - Brian…
What Ya Bringin' To The Party Oh yeah Alright This party can be Oh yeah If you gotta need…
Wheels of Thunder Get ready for Some thrills tonight You know the time is righ…
When The Hammer Falls Oh sweet mother mercy Well, beggers can't be choosers So…
White Lace & Black Leather You, you say you're sugar and spice You, you say you're…
Wild In The Streets Take a trip with me Into the 21st Century I…
Wish I Could Be There Wish I Could Be There Paul Hackman On lonely nights I se…
You Keep Me Rockin' No money No illusions Just need a rock n roll transfusion Y…
You're a Woman Now You're A Woman Now Paul Hackman I was playin' my guitar …

Young and Reckless Got no money Got no smokes And I need a job Spend my…

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

xSpecialMikex

Hey
great video but i have a question..

How do you manage that each preset has the same output volume?
(For example, you play in a party band and have individual songs from clean to high gain ..
your clean sound will always be quieter than the high gain sound)
I can't always adjust the volume on the helix myself and the FoH man can't adjust the volume after every song.

Do you have a tip?

Greetings from Germany
Mike ;)

All comments from YouTube:

ohlmaxe

1y↑2

I’ve watched 4 vids that were 10 minutes or more and in 5 you explained everything. Flawlessly . Thank You

Steve Sterlacci

Thats my goal here! Thanks for checking it out

guitar jonn

3y↑11

Wow, this is the first time I've ever heard that you can control what the big volume knob can control. That's a huge deal, I thank you for bringing it up.

Steve Sterlacci

3y↑2

Any time! I have other tips zeroing in on how I use it too

78tag

1y↑1

Thanks mucho - Sometimes directions from the engineers are not that great because everything to them is simple. It takes people like you (with real world experience) to relate basic ideas to us commoners that they skip.

I heard there was a way to turn off the 'big volume knob". Not well explained in the manual. I see now that you can't turn it off, you can only change what that knob will control. I actually like the idea better that it will control the out to my amp (1/4 inch) but not the out to the board. Just what I needed, thanks again for being on our side.

Steve Sterlacci

Glad to help! Thanks for being here. Plenty of other tips on the channel as well

Pretty With The Lights Out

2y↑2

Just picked up a Helix Floor last week and have learned more from you than any other source. I know these are old but I appreciate all of these to get set up before taking it on stage for the first time!

Steve Sterlacci

2y↑1

That means a lot! Thanks so much. I am glad to help 🤘🤘🤘

vinny keenan

3y↑3

Thanks Steve, I'm just back from a rehearsal using my new Helix rack set up. I couldn't work out why my frfr signal was so weak till I watched this. I love the idea of splitting the FOH level from backline too man.....superb. Thanks again.

Steve Sterlacci

Thanks for watching Vinny! Glad to help

NickyT

4y↑3

Steve, I got a great method for stabilizing the big volume knob. I play table tennis and I buy my own rubbers and glue them to the paddle. There's always left over rubber after cutting the it to the shape needed for the paddle. I cut a circle the size of the knob and glued it to the bottom of the knob. You can still turn it, but you have to use a LOT of pressure. No way that thing is moving unless I want it to!

Steve Sterlacci

That's a great idea !!!

Don Lunceford

4y↑3

Steve, thank you for making this video, I learned something new and I really appreciate the time you took to do this.

Steve Sterlacci

I appreciate you taking the time to comment! Means a lot and keeps me inspired to make some more so thank you!

Dave Benziger

1y↑2

Thank you SO much for this video - it addressed the EXACT question I had regarding the Helix's outputs. I have a Kemper (and still love it, but it's gotta get shipped out for a repair - footswitches are finally being lame after 3 years) and I have it set up this very same way for the very same reasons you have. I just needed to make sure that if I buy a Helix (to add to my amp tone possibilities, and to have a similar backup rig whenever my Kemper has to get shipped out for God knows how long it'll take to get repaired) I could run the Helix the same way at my gigs. Again, thank you so much for the help! And I subscribed to your channel to get more help and info from you as I move forward on the Helix!

Steve Sterlacci

1y↑1

Thanks Dave! Im going on my 5th year with my Helix with no regrets and haven't looked back. Even owning the FM9 and Quad Cortex, helix is still my first choice for its simplicity

Dave Benziger

@Steve Sterlacci It's so looking like that'll be the same case for me. :) Looking forward to learning more from your videos, my thanks again!

tossedpenny

3y↑1

Great video, mighty helpful. I was wondering why my volume knob wasn't working so jumped over to the interwebs and this was the first recommend video and it fixed it. I keep waiting to find the bottom of the rabbit hole of all the options and different things my helix will do, but it just keeps going. First piece of gear I've ever owned that continues to impress and surprise me with the more time I spend with it. Keep up the good work. All of these little tips and tricks are golden and a big help for the rest of us that haven't taken the time for the deep dives into the unit.

Steve Sterlacci

3y↑1

Much appreciated! I have had it long enough to make all the mistakes 🤣😅

Jenavive H

4y↑2

Very helpful and easy to follow! Thank you!

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

I appreciate the comment ! Thanks for watching

E

1y↑1

Since my audio interface got fried due to lightning strike (still don’t know how that happened), I use the helix floor as my audio interface, but also sending my AES to my powercab 212 plus (or just using headphones at night)… this really helped, especially the big knob.

I just want the big knob to control the volume of my studio monitors. Amp via amp vol knob, guitar, via headphone knob

Steve Sterlacci

Sorry about the interface! But glad you are able to work around it

Rob

3y↑1

Was jamming with friends tonight (LT Powercab combo here) and were trying to accomplish this exact thing. Alas, I forgot I could page over for more settings lol. But now I know for next time. Soooo much better when playing through an amplified soundboard and the big knob has no effect!!! Just a great option to control your own monitor.

Steve Sterlacci

Glad to help!

Mike Murphy

31w↑1

...and here I was rocking tape on my big volume know for the exact reason you demonstrated🙂
Great tips Steve, thanks!

Steve Sterlacci

31w

Glad to help! Thanks for checking it out

Scott WIlliams

4y↑1

HI - thanks for the videos! I have been trying the big knob at 100% as you and others have recommended. With my IR at -18, I have to keep my channel volumes pretty low in order to keep my levels where the mixer can handle them without clipping... depending on the amp model, it's between about 3.5 and 5.5....That's with my output set to line for the xlr to the mixer (mic level is too hot)... does that make sense to you? So many conflicting opinions/advice... just looking for a reality check. Keep up the great work! Thanks!

Steve Sterlacci

Sounds fine to me but the MIC level is actually less output than the Line level. Most engineers ask for mic level. As long as you're not going into clipping and it sounds good, then it is good!

GriffinGTR

If you make the volume lead boost video can you also include balancing the volume levels between patches so one is not louder than the other?

G R

GriffinGTR true, i am had issues where my lead went too loud and turn down and once switching to rhym sound, it was too quiet and had to turn it up, its nerve wrecking when you got a solo and everybody looking at you to do you’re thing and hope you don’t have a volume jump or not cutting through the mix

Joe Viviano

3y↑1

Thank you. This and all your videos are very informative. Especially helpful as I am new to the Helix as my gig rig. My question: When you create your patches for a LIVE gig and volume level them at home, what loudness (LUFS) do you shoot to create them at (-23db, -15db, ??? ), so that when you send Mic level to FOH they have enough headroom to increase or lower you to fit in the mix and give you headroom for Solo boosts, etc, so you dont clip?

Steve Sterlacci

3y↑1

Hey Joe ! I usually go with this as a base https://youtu.be/FmND_EbkRxA and take that into rehearsal

Joe Viviano

@Steve Sterlacci perfect, thx!

Joe Viviano

Sorry, one addition. So when you get to sound check @ the gig and you have several presets for the gig with multiple snaps with different Channel an output block settings that all leveled to around -12db, what's your go to on the spot overall volume tweek to FOH if its too hot or too soft without touching all the presets/snaps? GLobal EQ Level? Big Knob? Add a gain block everywhere and tweek it? ??? Thank you!

Steve Sterlacci

3y↑1

On the fly at a gig, global eq volume. Then i would go back to my channel volumes and bring them all down and re match them.

Mike Jensen

Hey Steve, love your videos! You're a great teacher! My question is when you switch to your master volume to control quarter inch what level does it set your xlr ( helix pedal) too?

Steve Sterlacci

It stays at unity gain, which is big knob maxed out. Thanks for the kind words!

Mike Jensen

@Steve Sterlacci Thanks

xSpecialMikex

Steve Sterlacci

Hey Mike! Sorry this took so long, YouTube isn't showing me all my comments. but You should use the Channel Volume to always adjust and match presets.

gonepickin'

Hey Steve. Somehow my big vol knob got switched back to 1/4 and xlr. It was driving the sound guy nuts. While it was fun to torment him, I couldn't remember where this setting was. Thanks! Now all is good again.

Nex Simon

4y↑2

Thank you Steve. This video is so important and its the best way to dial the best tone. I tried this in live and man the tone is like a "house" :))). I go direct to FOH without amp and pedals. Its big big difference in tone. That is a holy grale of helix :))). My question is when I put this settings on helix- XLR on MIC and to FOH, big knob on 1/4, what is the best leveling output patch at the end of chain? Is that 0db output level or is not important? My acoustic patch is +20db but my other patch is -18db. I am confused. Man thank you for everything about helix. You are the first man. Chears

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

Thank you so much ! I would always recommend using your ears for that! As long as you dont get too crazy with the boosting, the output block should do just fine

Nex Simon

Thank you so much for quick answer. Is the boosting when in my IR i go to volume on -8 (-18) because that clean patch is on 0db output volume and other, when i use factory IR volume (-18), my output volume is +16db? Your output level on yours favorite patches? If I heard that the patc in live is in boost what your suggestion is, which parametar to volume down, but the patch still the same, only to ? Down level volume with output, block or chanel amp or...the best solution is? Thanks man. Sorry about my writing. I hope so that you understand me. :)

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

@Nex Simon there is no exact answer to that ! I use different methods depending ont he preset. I do not recomend touching the -18 Impulse Response volume though. I usually use channel volume and gain blocks to get where I need to be

Nex Simon

4y↑2

Thank you Steve. You are great great man and incredible musician. You are very profesional. 💪💪💪Thanks man.

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

@Nex Simon thank you so much ! Means a lot

Doug Martens

3y↑1

Valuable tip, thank you. Any thoughts on putting an EQ pedal between the Helix and FRFR? I'd like to tweak my stage tone without interfering with front of house. Can an EQ pedal still work with line level output from the Helix?

Steve Sterlacci

3y↑1

You have a global EQ that can be set to whatever output you're using if you don't use it for FOH. You can also make a parallel path at the end with the EQ and send that signal to the cab

Ray Raymond

4y↑1

Very nice & quite logical. Thanks, Richard

Steve Sterlacci

Thanks for checking it out !

Johnny Nikolaisen

4y↑2

Super tip. My sound Engineer will love me, on my next gig thanx to you :-) Thank you Steve

Steve Sterlacci

I hope so !! Thanks for commenting

joseph irvan

27w

hi Steve! I’m using hx stomp and canvas walrus for my go-to direct setup, what’s ur best recommendation to set the output level ?
I currently run instrument output (hx stomp) setting with Line isolator (walrus canvas) to FOH.

and i don’t know if this only me or no, i love the tone when i use headphone out for practice its sounds fuller and harmonic.
when i’m trying live, it sounds different 😭

sorry for the long comment tho

Steve Sterlacci

27w

I would blame the person who is mixing your Front of House. He should be able to get it sounding good if he is good at his job

James Mitchell

Hey Steve, I have set up a FRFR and my amp, out of the Helix I have XLR to the FRFR and 1/4" to the amp. I have set the global settings as BIG Knob to 1/4" and Phones to FRFR. However, the BIG Knob controls 1/4" signal no problem, however I have no control over the XLR volume with the Phones knob, there is volume coming through to the FRFR, but it is controlled by my guitar volume as if its just a straight through signal. I really want to be able to control my FRFR volume from 0 to full. My patch setup is Guitar in and a split out to the two different output types. Please can you help? Thank you

cliff's channel

52w

Hello Steve Im using helix floor into PC+ , xlr to FOH , L_6 to PC . I notice you use the 1/4" to PC+ and explain how to adjust volume to PC+ How do I control signal strength to PC+ through L-6 link . I use Helix for sound , no PC speakers with new 3.5 update. Would I be better off just using 1/4" to PC as you do on this video ? I am a bit confused on this subject . Thank you and great channel I only recently discovered .

BobbyCulpepper(srv3fender)

4y↑1

I swap the volume knob with the joystick knob, gives more stability with toggling around and it might help with the volume getting rubbed by the cable

Joop5000

Hey Steve, I am kind of new to this Helix, I have the HelixLT. I notice when I play certain notes and Chords where the low E is played, the first icon (input) Guitar icon, it briefly flashes red in color. I guess this might mean i am clipping but i checked all my levels. The way I am set up for the time being is like this. I go from the 1/4" left / mono from the Helix to the power amp In on my Boss Katana 100. Thanks!

Steve Sterlacci

Try the input pad in global settings. Should sort you out

Joop5000

@Steve Sterlacci Thanks Steve, that did help, although it still flashes red, but not nearly as much, only if i really pick hard when i play chords.

Steve Sterlacci

@Joop5000 as long as it doesnt sound like its clipping, it should be fine then

Joop5000

@Steve Sterlacci Cool Thanks Steve! Keep the vids coming, love em!

Matt Grubb

Steve, I appreciate the video! Keep them coming! Question...do you set anything for volume to the Powercab using the Line6 link output?

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

You can set the big knob to digital for the L6 link. I personally don't though

Keith Hibbitts

4y↑1

Good stuff, Steve ... thanks!

When you set the xlr to skip the volume knob, is the defaylt volume setting on max? I always run max volume to FOH and want to make sure max is still being sent if I bypass the knob.

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

yes! The default is fully maxed out

Michael Briggs Photography

3y↑1

Mate, love this tip. Thanks so much. I'm wondering - is there a way to connect the 1/4 inch to a tube amp on stage for my own sound and the band on stage, and run no amp sims on that. But the XLR out to the FOH, run an amp sim on that, at the same time? Whilst using the same effects on both?

Steve Sterlacci

Thanks Michael! You would probably need to put the amp and cab last and put a Send block right before them so all your fx go to the amp on stage.

Don Lunceford

4y↑1

If you set the large volume knob to "digital", does it control the volume coming out of the L6 link to the Powercab ?

Highbrid

4y↑1

Hey Steve, where do you normally set the level on your frfr itself? What is your starting point?

Steve Sterlacci

Hello Kemper Dude! I start it on 0 and bring it up gradually based on the stage and how loud the band is that day

Rami Muurimäki

Old but still relevant video. This is what I also did on my Helix settings. However what if the FOH signal is too "hot". What options do I have to turn it down? Reducing the output signal in each preset is one option, but is there a better way do this "globally" or some how else?

Steve Sterlacci

Hey Rami! I would suggest making your presets at least close to a fully bypassed volume. It will almost always be boosted up but if you are in the ballpark, you'll never have issues.
To answer your question, you have a volume in your global eq that you can page to and bring up or down 20db

Rami Muurimäki

@Steve Sterlacci Thanks Steve. Just preparing for my first gig with Helix and trying to prepare for all kinds of issues :)

Rami Muurimäki

We had a quick PA test and no problems. All works just like it supposed to work. Wonder why there are so many comments out there where people are having issues with too hot signal. Any way, we are all good to go ...

Michael Briggs Photography

3y↑2

Awesome tip!

Steve Sterlacci

Thanks man!

Robert M.

4y↑1

How would you recommend controlling overall volume level on the hx stomp to the front of house? Do you use the channel volume? External volume knob? Lower the output main level db at the end of the chain?
I use the channel volume from the amp block but some say to leave it ok 10 for more headroom.

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

I always advise to avoid controlling the volume to FOH. Have it set to Mic level and leave it alone. If you are sending too hot of a signal, channel volume is your friend. If you are on a gig and need a last minute fix, you can also go to global settings and bring down the volume there

Robert M.

Ok so do you recommend starting the patch with channel volume at 10 and external volume knob at 10 then if it’s too hot then turn channel volume down?

Sergej Kleva

HI Steve! Great video ...but it would be great if you could describe how signal chain (path) in Helix is configured? ... I mean first A path should be set to XLR and the second one to 1/4" ? Could you put it step by step? thanks! Brgds,
S.

Steve Sterlacci

I was thinking I should have added that as well. I use one output block set to "Multi" and then do this. Much simpler than you'd think lol

Sergej Kleva

@Steve Sterlacci Sorry, didn't understand what you meant :( I can see from the video that the first path is set to Multi ...but the second path is started with "send" and end of the path "return" ?

Steve Sterlacci

@Sergej Kleva those are just the fx loops in the back of the unit. If you use additional pedals that's where those go

Sergej Kleva

@Steve Sterlacci i know that ... thanks but :) you've mentioned Hot Rod Deluxe to connect to Helix as a second option for stage monitor beside the FOH. ... So i thought you would describe the signal path in HElix how to do that connection :) To recap ... to have stage combo amp as a monitor (HRD) and simultaneously feed the signal to FOH. Hope it is clear now? :)

Steve Sterlacci

@Sergej Kleva when the output is set to multi, just sent the 1/4 inch out to the Hot Rod. I've kept it at line level and liked the sound. Multi means that your end signal is being sent to XLR, 1/4 and Digital

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FLdb1966

I've been using link cable into my powercab and then the out on the powercab to FOH. I guess it's kind of the same thing because the powercab volume doesn't effect the signal to FOH and is has a virtual 57 mic in the output. I just worry that when I don't have my powercab one day, I won't know how to set the Helix for FOH. I should probably use this method and get used to it. Powercab does make it easy. After about 8 months with the Helix, I'm struggling with some of the tones live. I miss a the feel of my amp sometimes.

Paul Tillett

Hello Steve, what is the option if the set-up is patches with pre-amp only - no power amp, cabinet, IR's - going out of the Helix to an amp pedal then onto a cabinet? This takes care of the amp on the stage scenario but what about FOH? Is a signal from a patch with a pre-amp only out of XLR's enough for them to work with? Thanks in anticipation.

Steve Sterlacci

I am not totally sure of the question here but I think you are asking if you can go to a power amp on stage? I would use an FX send set to instrument level. You can place a ""send" block that will send a signal out to the power amp and real cab, but also pass signal to the end of the chain and go to FOH via XLR. Hope this helps and sorry it took so long to respond. YouTube isn't showing me all my comments

tubber

If i was playing in my mancave and i just chose xlr lead coz thats what i have and conected to my headrush 212 is there anything wrong setting my headrush to say 4 and I control my volume by the big knob say around 12 oclock position but tweak either way for more or less volume is there anything wrong using this way opposed to whacking knob to full then having to walk across to headrush and turn up or down? I just found using the big knob gives me control?

Naushad Rahman

Real helpful man. Thanks a lot. Can you please tell me how to avoid this:
I add a block do a specific snapshot and it enables it for the whole patch. I then have to go to each snapshot to disable it. Is it just how it is?

NickyT

I'm sure Steve will have the answer, but I'm pretty sure that's what you have to do.

BobSchusterMusic.com

Hi Steve, Been trying to used the 4 cable method and running the Helix LT into a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe input jack and effects loop. There is a annoying 60 cycle hum when I connect via the Effects Loop. Have you run across this annoying issue and how would quiet the 60 cycle hum? Thanks

Steve Sterlacci

I've encountered weird things like this. Try sending from 1 fx loop and returning into another loop. That, or a line isolator box might be needed from the Helix to the fx loop

Jesse Pedroza

4y↑1

That’s great info!

Steve Sterlacci

Thanks Jesse! Hope to have earned your sub. I have a whole playlist of tips like this

Christopher Godlewski

Diggin' this stuff. Any idea how to adjust the output through the USB? I'm trying to use Helix directly into Reaper via the USB but my signal is way too hot. Couldn't find anything in the instruction manual about it.

Steve Sterlacci

Thats gotta be your preset volume. Use the channel volume to bring it down

Ben P

2y↑1

Helped a lot man thanks

Steve Sterlacci

Glad to help!

Ben P

2y↑1

@Steve Sterlacci just got my helix yesterday so I'm super overwhelmed but loving it!

Steve Sterlacci

Good luck with it! Plenty of videos on the channel to get you on your way. Thank you again!

David Ordoñez

2y↑2

What if I want to use both xlr outs from helix to a PreSonus rack mixer which has (mic/line inputs)
Can I set it to line level in the helix without any adverse effect on tone?

Steve Sterlacci

There is no wrong answer for this one. Like the mixer, it'll be just as useful in either mode. I would use mic personally as I say in the vid tho!

SJS Photography

Good tips Steve.

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑7

Please feel free to ask questions here! Thanks for watching

Steve Sterlacci

@joshua waters I would definitely recommend double checking your ins and outs. I hope nothing is wrong with the unit itself though because that is a strange thing to be happening

Steve Sterlacci

joshua waters definitely is ! They'll at least walk you through and find out if anything settings wise could be weird. Keep me posted and good luck! Any more questions for me, you can always reach out here or on FB or instagram

NickyT

joshua waters Always the best customer service.

Davide

Hi Steve, do you know why my big volume knob works in reverse?

Davide

if I turn it to the right the volume goes down

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Jason Mobbs

Steve, signal Q: I set up my Helix going into my Powercab 112+ so that my Powercab light is yellow. Then on the Jarvis setting my signal is even at -13.00dB. Then I use the output on the PC to go to the board. The sound guy at the board constantly says my signal is too hot. Any tip for getting my sound balanced?

Steve Sterlacci

3y↑1

Your output from the PC is probably set to Line, change that to be Mic level and you should be golden. Line level to the PC, mic level to a board

Jason Mobbs

@Steve Sterlacci ok, I found that. It was on mic. The Helix is Line. Maybe my sound guy is just a pain!

Steve Sterlacci

3y↑1

@Jason Mobbs that could be! Lol cheaper sound boards wont have as flexible inputs. Or he could have an instrument/line issue on his end. I would just lower the speaker model volume i guess. As long as your input is set and you can get to where you want for stage volume. IRs are supposed to be -18 in the PC

Carlton Holland

this can be very useful but my presets were way to loud and clipping the FOH mixer. i lowered all the amp settings.is there another way to do this other than setting all the presests lower volume? im using a headrush moniter now can use the knob for on stage. thanks.

Steve Sterlacci

I would always recommend testing your volume against the dry signal with your amp and cab bypassed. If you're clipping a soundboard you've got to turn your channel volumes down. You could also go into your global eq and set it to drop your signal up to -20db

Carlton Holland

@Steve Sterlacci thanks one more thing my looper with this setup is not coming out of 1/4 in to moniter. only FOH

Ferguson Lawn Care

QUESTION ANYONE,,, Im going to be running a helix stereo out to 2 frfr speakers but i cant decide on 2 10 inch or 2 12 inch,,, i e heard the 12's are too flubby and that the 10 inch speakers are perfect for amp modelers, anyone tried both and have an opinion? Im just scared to get the 2 10's and there not be enough bass,, i have 2 8 inch studio monitors to pasify right now but while theres bass wih music or synth sounds when u try to palm mute or chug it sounds horrible, opinions? Thanks in advance

THPark

4y↑1

When there is a backline amp - a Hot Rod or something - do you change the 1/4 inch out to instr level? Thanks. I enjoy the channel!

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

I keep it on Line level so I have more control over the signal using the big knob. If, for some reason, it becomes too hot of a signal, I just dial back the knob rather than change the setting

THPark

Steve Sterlacci great, thanks for the reply

Steve Sterlacci

@THPark any time!

Sheldon Shelladelic Fisher

4y↑1

Thank you for this...

Steve Sterlacci

Any time bro! You ever have a problem with that big volume knob live?

G R

I never tried this, but do you hook both at the same time and transmit sound? I dont have frfr unit, i using tube amp runing into effects loop at the back using line levels 1/4 option. Thank you

Steve Sterlacci

Yes! The outputs are all simultaneous

Zarya main

Should I run a line signal into the front of a bass amp? Or instrument? Does it matter all that much if the amp sounds fine?

Steve Sterlacci

To an actual amp I would run instrument out. If it sounds fine then i guess it could be fine! No reason to mess if you're happy

Oscar Castellon

Im gonna take the risk of sounding stupid but, do you recommend to do the same with the in and out level with the hx stomp? Cheers

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

Absolutely ! I do the same with mine

Oscar Castellon

@Steve Sterlacci thanks man!! Your videos are really helpful

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

@Oscar Castellon I appreciate you watching!

Sjaak Strik

2y↑1

THANKS!!!!!

Steve Sterlacci

Thanks for watching

GriffinGTR

what's the best way to add a volume boost for solos to existing patches with Line 6 Helix ?

Steve Sterlacci

Depends on what you need. I always add a bit of gain from the amp or pedal and use the channel volume with snapshots. You can use it the same as a real pedalboard too

GriffinGTR

@Steve Sterlacci Do you have any videos demonstrating this?
The video above setting outputs for live is very helpful,
Thank you

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

@GriffinGTR great idea for my next video ! Maybe I can get to it after the NAMM show

GriffinGTR

@Steve Sterlacci Thank you!

A place to keep videos

Can I send my two XLR signals to FOH and a left and right signal to two backline amps with power amp in? Thank you for your time!

Steve Sterlacci

Yes sir. I don't use stereo live personally. Too much hassle if you don't have a regular soundman. Keeps it simpler for sure

DravenZord

Hey buddy. I know you have a flood of comments. I’m a new helix user. And I’ve been looking at different resources on this. Some people say use “instrument” for your 1/4” out put. And “line” from your XLR to front of house, studio monitors, and so on. My guitar tech said he uses the reverse. “Line” for his 1/4” and “instrument” as “XLR” outputs. My helix was set “instrument” for 1/4” and “line” to XLR and I thought sounded fine. So, Is this one of those things that’s like “whatever sounds best to you” type of things? Sorry for the long comment!

Steve Sterlacci

1y↑1

At the end of the day, yes. Whatever works best for your set up. My thought is to match things up. Something that expects line level like a monitor or floor wedge should get one. Instrument outs to where an instrument would be plugged in. FOH, always mic level for the same reasons

DravenZord

1y↑1

@Steve Sterlacci hey Steve. Thanks for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it!

Steve Sterlacci

1y↑1

@DravenZord you got it! Any time

Matt Taylor

How do you make all the patches the same level?
I have some patches that are quiet and some that will blow your eardrums.
Thx

Steve Sterlacci

I have a whole separate vid on it! But channel volume is the one you need

Matt Taylor

@Steve Sterlacci thank you sir I will watch your video!!!
Thank you for your help!

Dan C

4y↑1

4:27 happened to me once while using a Drop pedal, I believe I went two whole steps down...ugly.

Steve Sterlacci

YIKES! We all live and learn for sure. I have a video with a pretty epic fail that I did a reaction video to. Not the best day! LOL

Richard Lawson

3y↑1

what if the front of house needs more signal from you? do have to switch back over?

Steve Sterlacci

3y↑1

In 3 years I have never once experienced needing more signal. If I ever were to be in that situation, I would go to my global eq and bump up the global volume from there

Regis

2y↑1

Just had a gig where my xlr was too hot to front of house. I couldn't find the line/mic setting! Thanks!

Steve Sterlacci

Glad to help! Thanks for letting me know 🤘🤘🤘

Blue Sky

That's a flawed rule. You're better off sending a line level over the XLR to the house PA because it will travel further with less signal loss and better signal-to-noise ratio

Steve Sterlacci

3y↑1

Its not a rule, and its not flawed. It's how the unit was designed to be used. Line level is too hot for some older mixers. In most cases, it shouldn't be a problem. But that is how the units made to be used. I have never experienced nor heard of anyone else experiencing any signal loss or s/n issues with the mic level

Blue Sky

3y↑1

@Steve Sterlacci You're fine I'm sure but as a rule the higher signal to noise ratio the better. I would be sending line from here but yeah the mixer needs to be able to take pro levels. Rock on Steve !

Mike Mattingly

31w

I love how your houses decorations is literally just a bunch of guitars. 😂

Steve Sterlacci

31w

Indeed it is 😅 guilty

robmlisanti

4y↑1

What about USB out to a DAW with the POD Go ( Should have mine wednesday )

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

All my pod videos are USB to DAW! I think it sounds great

robmlisanti

@Steve Sterlacci No tweaking? no adjusting Level output?

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

@robmlisanti nope. I leave it as is and get my signal just over -12 using the amp parameters. No post processing on any vids

robmlisanti

Steve Sterlacci ok cool 👍😎 I appreciate the feedback

mrfender

If the big knob only affects 1/4 inch outs, then how do know how much signal is going to Front of House?

Steve Sterlacci

3y↑1

I am sending him a mic level signal. Its in his hands to handle the gain structure. Just like a real amp when they tell you "dont touch your volume, its perfect!" I get to do that, and increase stage volume if needed. Let the sound man do his job with the FOH signal

mrfender

@Steve Sterlacci So it's like a set db amount like a microphone? Im talking about how many db does it send to the house if you make the big knob only effect your 1/4 in outs on stage.

Steve Sterlacci

3y↑1

Its dependent on the presets level. I keep all mine relatively the same level and its 99.9% of the time a great level for the sound guys

mrfender

@Steve Sterlacci ok I see. Was just curious about it bc want to do the same except use my headphone out to monitor so I have volume control for both monitors and main out.

Steve Sterlacci

@mrfender I never want to touch the main out to the house because it will affect the overall mix. There should never be a situation where you need to touch your level to FOH unless its asked for. Solo boosting is different though

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Sheldon Shelladelic Fisher

I like instrument instead of line for signal...

Steve Sterlacci

Going out of the helix?

Sheldon Shelladelic Fisher

Steve Sterlacci yes..
drives sound better to me..

David Forbes

I think it depends where you are heading to. FRFR I think is better with line, but I e.g. go into a tube poweramp, then instrument level is better to handle

Steve Sterlacci

@Sheldon Shelladelic Fisher you talking about the HX stomp output? Either way it's the same I think. Mic and instrument are the lower output signals. I think they sound better unless it needs to drive a speaker like the Powercab or other FRFR speakers that need the juice

Steve Sterlacci

4y↑1

@David Forbes exactly. I found that the return of the fx loops in fender amps didnt make too big of a difference. Either way, I control that from my big volume knob so it's better to have the head room of the Line out (for me). All subjective to our own scenarios!

Don Lunceford

4y↑1

If you set the large volume knob to "digital", does it control the volume coming out of the L6 link to the Powercab ?

Steve Sterlacci

I would assume yes. I have not personally tried it but I'll be damned if it that didnt make perfect sense ! I'll look into that as well. Let me know if you try it!

Don Lunceford

I looked on the back of my Helix and it does say "Digital" above the L6 Link so I'm guessing Yes. My Powercab 212 plus is ordered and on the way. That would be great if it is that way because then I could control Volume of the Powercab without going around the back of the cab when it's leaned back.