Line 6 Helix Megathread - 2.80 update

[JoeyJoJoJrShabadoo]

Just got myself a Helix rack to do some recording as recording an amp is just not doable for me anymore. I'm shocked at how great it sounds for the most. My only question is about IRs and the cab sims. Are there any IRs I should be looking into that are considerably better than the built in?

 

[ChugThisBoy]

Just got myself a Helix rack to do some recording as recording an amp is just not doable for me anymore. I'm shocked at how great it sounds for the most. My only question is about IRs and the cab sims. Are there any IRs I should be looking into that are considerably better than the built in?

Ownhammer, ChopTones, ML Sound Lab

 

[lewis]

On IRs because i havent looked into it yet -anyone know if the Misha Mansoor Axe fx pack of IRs - work with anything?

Because i bought that pack and rated them but now ive sold my AX8. Hoping to still ise them for my HX

 

[ChugThisBoy]

On IRs because i havent looked into it yet -anyone know if the Misha Mansoor Axe fx pack of IRs - work with anything?

Because i bought that pack and rated them but now ive sold my AX8. Hoping to still ise them for my HX

I think they're only for Fractal stuff

 

[lewis]

I think they're only for Fractal stuff

Can they somehow be converted do you know?

 

[ChugThisBoy]

Can they somehow be converted do you know?

According to their website: NOTE! Cab Packs require an Axe-Fx III, Axe-Fx II, AX8, or the Cab-Lab 3 plugin. This pack is not compatible with Axe-Fx Ultra or Standard. There are NO RETURNS/REFUNDS on Cab Packs.

So I don't think that you can just convert some IR's to other format. But I can be wrong, maybe someone with more knowledge on the topic can prove me wrong.

https://shop.fractalaudio.com/ml-misha-mansoor-ultrares-cab-pack-bundle/

 

[lewis]

According to their website: NOTE! Cab Packs require an Axe-Fx III, Axe-Fx II, AX8, or the Cab-Lab 3 plugin. This pack is not compatible with Axe-Fx Ultra or Standard. There are NO RETURNS/REFUNDS on Cab Packs.

So I don't think that you can just convert some IR's to other format. But I can be wrong, maybe someone with more knowledge on the topic can prove me wrong.

https://shop.fractalaudio.com/ml-misha-mansoor-ultrares-cab-pack-bundle/

Ah shame.

Guess for now i will have to rely on the Line 6 IRs (im assuming the HX Effects has them built in haha?)

 

[Xaios]

Ah shame.

Guess for now i will have to rely on the Line 6 IRs (im assuming the HX Effects has them built in haha?)

The HX FX doesn't include the cab sims found on the regular Helix. It can, however, load IRs.

 

[sakeido]

Just got myself a Helix rack to do some recording as recording an amp is just not doable for me anymore. I'm shocked at how great it sounds for the most. My only question is about IRs and the cab sims. Are there any IRs I should be looking into that are considerably better than the built in?

Ownhammer ftw. Rented a Helix again and this time loaded in some of my own IRs. They are way, way, way better than the built in cab sims.

Ownhammer Heavy Hitters collection is a really nice assortment of cabs, mics and speakers for a very fair price.

 

[ChugThisBoy]

Ownhammer ftw. Rented a Helix again and this time loaded in some of my own IRs. They are way, way, way better than the built in cab sims.

Ownhammer Heavy Hitters collection is a really nice assortment of cabs, mics and speakers for a very fair price.

Do you recommend HH 1 or 2? For typical high gain stuff lets say. I like stuff from Mesa, Zilla and Bogner the most I think

 

[sakeido]

Do you recommend HH 1 or 2? For typical high gain stuff lets say. I like stuff from Mesa, Zilla and Bogner the most I think

Heavy Hitters 1

but that's mostly because its the only one of the two that includes the Mesa oversized cab. The Diezel cab is good, Orange cab is okay for certain genres, and the Marshall Mode Four cab is surprisingly wicked for some stuff.

You could always go with single cab libraries instead, they are $20 cheaper but you get a way bigger assortment of speakers vs. the 3 speakers per cab you get in the Heavy Hitters pack. iirc if you want to try the Creamback+V30 blend that is trendy these days, you can only get it with a single cab pack

 

[JoeyJoJoJrShabadoo]

Anyone get odd response like the input is overloading the modelling? It's got that sort of choppy-squashed attack as if I'm running a crazy fuzz, but I'm just going OD into amp into IR.

 

[budda]

Any required reading other than the manual before picking up an LT?

 

[wakjob]

Still shocked that all these high end modeling companies haven't done a collaboration with aftermarket IR makers.

If it were my companies device, I'd want it going out the door working at its best.

 

[Lemonbaby]

I might have too low standards, but I have no issues with the Helix IRs out of the box.

 

[GoldDragon]

Ownhammer ftw. Rented a Helix again and this time loaded in some of my own IRs. They are way, way, way better than the built in cab sims.

Ownhammer Heavy Hitters collection is a really nice assortment of cabs, mics and speakers for a very fair price.

How do you rent a Helix? Or any music gear? For a price that won't make you go negative for a gig?

 

[sakeido]

How do you rent a Helix? Or any music gear? For a price that won't make you go negative for a gig?

I def went negative for the gig.. even if I had zero expenses, it would have worked out to about 30 cents an hour for all the work put in, so it's not a big loss

 

[budda]

How do you rent a Helix? Or any music gear? For a price that won't make you go negative for a gig?

Does GC rent?

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Does GC rent?

Some locations used to years ago, but I don't think they do that anymore. Usually there are professional backline companies.

How do you rent a Helix? Or any music gear? For a price that won't make you go negative for a gig?

Unless things have changed in 15 years, you put down a fairly large deposit (or a suitable credit card) and then pay a flat rate.

 

[lewis]

how do you get IRs to work in HX Effects?

I have my HX Edit software open. Ive inserted an IR block into my chain and selected an IR from my list. But the second its activated it silences/mutes signal. There is no audio whatsoever. When I click the power button to deactivate the block I get my signal back - guitar amp sound with no cab on it so static sounding.
What am I doing wrong?