HELIX SETUP | Part 1: Basics, Amp, IR, Effects | Step-By-Step Guide For PERFECT TONES

In part one of this video series, I walk through setting up a Line 6 Helix Floor from scratch. This video will be perfect for anyone new to Helix or anyone who wants to learn more and start making their own presets/patches.
First, I set up my input settings, making sure to use the input gate and adjust the input pad as needed. Next, I discuss a few different options for the primary amp sound including: Amp+Cab, Amp and Cab separately, and finally, Amp and an IR. Once your fundamental amp sound is set, I like to move on to compression (as needed), my favorite is the "Ampeg Opto Comp". After that, I try some of my favorite overdrive and distortion blocks and give some ideas on how to set it up based on your tone preferences.
That's all I cover in part one of this two part series. When part two is live, it will be linked below, that video will cover modulation, time-based effects, setting up stomps (footswitches), snapshots, and presets
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Contents Of Video:
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Completely New To Helix?
02:44 - Input Block (How To Use Input Gate)
04:52 - Input Block (Guitar In-Z, Pad)
05:15 - Amp+Cab Blocks
07:41 - How To Change Cab Within "Amp+Cab"
08:21 - Amp & Cab Separately
09:56 - How To Use/Load An IR
12:32 - Compressor Setup
14:18 - Overdrive/Distortion Setup
16:48 - EQ Setup
18:31 - Other Overdrive/Distortion Options

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