I just stumbled onto this vid.. I’ve watched loads and this has been the most instructive.. Could you possibly do a video on using dual amps? Thanks again.
Funny was just getting this first video to share to our Worship pastor and give him some advice on the Helix. I love and laughed out loud at the early quote "I don't know how much more I have to offer than what has been put out..." LOL. You still have the best breakdown and instructions on the helix I have yet to see. Keep up the amazing job Jason. Peace.
Jason - was talking with a Line 6 tech recently and he recommended your series. Without question the BEST information for Helix users that I've seen. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much :-) Yeah I really enjoy putting a touch of that 'glue' compression at the end of all my presets, kind of like a little mastering section. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the comment!
Hi Jason, Helix newbie here and feeling very appreciative of this demonstration whilst still on my learning curve. Look forward to checking out your other videos! Thank you!
I really enjoyed it. You know your stuff for sure. Quick semi-related question though: So I don't have to slog through a million hours of Helix videos searching for this, do you have your Global Settings Guitar In Pad set to On or Off when you do basic setups?
No problem at all Jon, I usually keep the Guitar Pad set to On, not sure if it is a massive difference, but I seem to prefer it a little that way...thanks!
Hello Jason :) I just received my new Helix yesterday and had about 10 minutes of time on it before bedtime as I was exhausted from work. Today is Friday and after-work now so, I found your Helix series here and I thank you profusely as you confirm my thoughts about why I purchased this Helix even after owning the Line 6 M13 & M5, POD HD500 &500X, Boss ME-80, TC Nova System Std & L.E., Digitech RP-300 (new) & RP-1000, and my first plunge in '92 - the ART SGX Express with X-22 floorboard. I bought the ART-SGX/X22 ('92) & RP-300 ('04) new and 27 yrs later, the Helix. All of the rest were used and needed repair or were in good to mint condition. You've done an awesome job of inspiring me, the Helix-layman, to go beyond the factory presets to tune in a tone that I'll love - the one you created here sounds awesome to me so, I'll create a Sadites Plexi as I love that tone! Custard Pie is one of my favorite Zep tunes and I loved your sneaks-ins of that in there a few times :) Cheers, DG
I agree that having a real life knowledge of how gear sounds and works together will make the Helix a joy to work with. I generally avoid the amp types I don't know from experience, because the sound starts in my head, and I then make it happen through the signal chain. It's wonderful that you can sit down, imagine a sound with all parts involved, then create the patch, and then play it, and enjoy the fidelity ;-)
I never comment on stuff I watch on RUclips but I thought it was appropriate to leave a message to this tutorial. Followed this video step by step and hey presto I have a great sounding Helix. The sound just feels right. You know your happy with a sound when you spend time playing the guitar and not messing about with settings. Thanks
Well, what else to say that hasn't been said here... maybe one thing: I have the new Catalyst Line 6, year 2022!! I don't have Helix, but after your channel I start to get the sound I had in mind! Mainly because the amp has the "same" technology and some effects as the Helix. But not only that, because the way you think "loud" allows me to understand the way...which is very useful to really understand things for others tones I will create. thanks men!! Thanks for sharing! You are gold to guitar world! Hugs from Portugal!
Hi Jason Just bought a Helix and came across your videos. I am currently on video 5 of this series and these videos are fantastic. I am new to the Helix and new to sound processing and your videos are answering all my questions. Have a super night! Jeff
thank you for rescuing me from the guitar processing abysses...I've been many years trying to understand the intricacies of all the electronic tone shaping tools... now with your help,the light of understanding is on...Thank you,so much !!!
It's so nice to watch you explaining and playing that I can spend all the quarantine days watching this inspiring masterpiece to find the tone I'm looking for.
Just got a Helix and learned a lot from this video. Like the Distance, I have headphones on and I can hear the difference when the distance was moved. Thanks for making these for noobs like myself.
I built this patch while watching your video. Very nice. I think this is a better approach than what I’ve been doing. I really like the simplicity of running the EQ and compressor on the end like a studio channel strip. Also, I’ve been hesitant to use the cabs, but will spend more time with them now. Thx. Subscribed!
+Alex Davis thanks for the comment and sub :-) So glad you like my approach and very happy it helps. I really like the approach of the 'mastering' chain of as and compressor at the end also. Thanks again...
Jason Sadites - I’m pretty invested in IRs so it’s been hard to make the switch, but I agree that it’s a lot more work to use them and there’s really no gain in tone quality vs the Helix cabs.
Thanks for this great tutorial!!! Just ordered the Helix LT and this has been very informative and will be incorporating these patches into my Helix. The best video I've seen on RUclips re: The Helix!!!
Jason Sadites Quick question though, a big thing people say is to create your patches at “live volume.” I know this was a demo patch you threw together for the video, but do you ever have a problem using your patches created this way live?
+Rob Groden I have never really had the problem of patches not translating live to be honest. I think a lot of people dial in overly bright tones and then when they get to stage volume it sounds very harsh. I tend to dial in tones that are darker or warmer so when cranked up they aren't over piercing. If they are too dark I can always go into global eq and brighten them to taste. Hope that helps :-)
just bought a helix and what great info from you, thanks so much! Never seen any of your videos before but im glad i stumbled across. Lastly, im very interested in your album using only the helix. Take care!
+IItonII my pleasure and so glad you enjoyed the videos! The new album using the Helix will be released in the first half of this year and is coming along nicely :-) Thanks for tuning in...
I have just started watching your videos. I have had the Helix rack for maybe a year now, and short of time and not knowing what I was doing I have been recording with presets. Which are fine, of course, but probably not making the most of what the unit can do for each of us personally. So thank you very much for taking the time to make all these videos and explain what all the different stuff does. It is really opening up my eyes to the capabilities of this thing! Greetings from Nottingham/UK
Thanks so much Jason for sharing your knowledge. You have really helped me to understand the helix and also how to dial in great guitar tones. I will definitely be checking out your other videos. Cheers to you!
Thanks for that, mate. I was recommended to visit your videos here to help me dial in a workable tone for my Helix, and this one is brilliant. Was really disappointed with the stock presets, but it looks like there are some real good possibilities. 👍
That is great info and very helpful. I am soon to be ordering either the LT or stomp. Trying to make up my mind. Definitely need the wah so probably leaning to LT.
Hi jason, thank-you so much for your videos. I found out I am a bit of a minimalist in terms of plug and play patches, so tweaking the helix to my guitar like this was perfect to really open up to capability
Awesome tone on this , as being new to helix this was 1st preset i built that actualy sounded great , well balanced and what a great tool as a beginner to have to start down a long path of learning , thanks so much
Another really great video. I'm getting a Helix LT soon so your videos are a great prep to make things a lot easier getting great tones when I finally get it. Thanks for your time and the way you get your knowledge across.
Great video and will apply a lot of this to my patch creations. I love the idea of the comp and eq blocks at the end. Looking forward to good spring weather and getting together with you soon!
+EVH & Gear TV thanks so much and so glad you like the video :-) Absolutely looking very much forward to getting together with you! Keep up the great work on your channel!
Thanks, Jason. Your videos are helpful. Just as a side comment, for cleaner tones with single coils, I like to add some compression at the front end as well to tighten thing up. It complements the polish at the back end. ✌🏻
My pleasure Steve :-) I will add some compression at the start for certain tones. Just depends on what I am going for. Usually though I steer clear of compression at the start for most situations.
@@JasonSadites I just got my helix a few days ago and I would never thought of these things in these ways. I even put a nice nose gate at the very beginning of the chain and my Mexican strat sounds and feels amazing! Im interested in watching another helix video from you about effects and parameters.
Definitely one of the best (if not the) Helix tutorial walk throughs I’ve seen. Thanks Man! I was waiting for you to plug in the strat though;-) Will def check out your other vids.
Firstly Jason.. Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to put this video together. I've literally had my Helix for 1 week now and have struggled to understand some of the functions and interaction between the settings. This has helped a lot. I'd like your input if I could please. I'm nowhere near professional, play the guitar for fun and stress relief.. I play most in my study.. just a little smaller than your room in this video.. I'm currently using a blackstar tube amp. HT-5.. it's loud enough for what I need .. It's cranked to about 7 on the amp and about 25/30% on the helix. Use both a Telecaster standard and a Gibson SG. I'd like to an active / powered PA speaker.. Would you say this is a good move/ If so, any recommendations please? Music played - Rock and stuff like that. My chemical romance, Quo (I have to admit it as I have two videos on my user profile..lol), Green day etc. Again. Thanks for the work.. I've subscribed.. Roy
Thanks so much and my pleasure orbitdist :-) Really glad you found the video helpful! If I were you I would take a look at the PowerCab or PowerCab+ from Line 6. They are really great monitors for the Helix!
Very helpful stuff and a great job on the video as well. I think I'll start using this as a template and see how things go. Thanks for this; subscribed and off to watch the other videos.
Just got my Helix, very informative on workflow and patch creation! Thank you so much (subscribed)! I notice that you put the dynamics at the end of the chain and the effects post amp/cab. As a new guitar player I have been seeing all the how-to videos put the dynamics first then the drive then the effects then the amp. What are the advantages/disadvantages of your placement in the signal path versus the other guys?
@@JasonSadites Thanks for the reply, yeah I have watched a lot more of your videos and better understand it. I knew that you said you did it because of it being more of a "Mastering" the overall levels and such but at that point I guess I didnt see the advantage/disadvantage part. Not sure I am 100% on it now either but understand it better after watching more of your videos. Thank you again for terrific videos, you convey the information in a very understandable manner.
Excellent videos! It would be great if you could now take the foundation that you created in videos 1 and 2 to show how one would go about using your strategy for reproducing an artist guitar tone.
Thank you so much and glad you liked the videos. I usually avoid trying to 'match' the tone of any particular artist simply since there are so many variables involved in that finished tone. I usually tend to lean towards trying to catch the vibe of a particular tone and something I feel comfortable playing with in the a particular context. I am looking at doing some more videos that are Helix based though :-)
I've been looking to upgrade my GSP 2101 with a modeler. Gave up on tube amp since my Carvin tube amp crapped out after 2 years. Leaning towards either a Helix or a Axe FX unit. I have a Variax so I'm hoping the Helix can be programmed with a great tone like the tones I hear Leon Todd gets. Thank you for dialing stuff in on the Helix. Makes my choice much harder now.
get the Helix as you can interface and interace and seamlessy control the Variax w/ the Helix. they are a match made in heaven. Chekc out Chad Huskeys channel on YT as he is the Helix/Variax yoda master that has all the tips/tricks: ruclips.net/channel/UCO9JwLO8HgC91MxohYw1Paw
Thank you so much! Often times in the studio with real amps, I would record my tone with no FX and add them later at mixdown and putting the delay after the cab is copying that way of working. Truthfully, I don't think there would be a huge difference either way and I believe I actually tested that out in a previous video, just can't recall which video exactly :-)
Thanks Jason that really was helpful. Iv'e always had a bit of a struggle with the fact that there are just so many EQ options, and that really helped me understand how they could be used separately as well as globally. Terriffic! Cheers Neil (Australia)
Hey Jason, just bought a helix and your videos are by far the best instructional information I have found on them so far, thanks so much for all the work you've put into this. I do have one question, you mention bringing the channel volume up (11:40) and how it might add a little more gain, everything else i've seen has said that the channel volume control is strictly just an output volume to control how loud the patch is leaving the unit, basically just doing the role of a mixer but having no effect on the actual tone. Have you found this to be true? Thanks again! Definitely subscribed after finding these videos!
Hey Steven thanks so much for the kind words and so glad you enjoy what I do :-) Yes you are correct the Ch. Vol. Only raises and lowers volume...in the video I misspoke , in my mind I was thinking Master, I mentioned this correction I other comments. Thanks again and enjoy 😀
Pretty sick sounding patches!! And I'm only a quarter of the way through the video..Just bought the Helix LT and have no clue how to use it yet.. Don't know if I should buy an amp or powered speakers..With powered speaker I don't know if it will be loud enough to play smaller to mid size clubs if We don't Mike anything through a board..?? Appreciate any info from anyone with experience with the Helix..this is all new to me..
Thank you so much Elliott :-) So glad you are enjoying the video, this is the first in a whole series I have on learning to use the Helix. Depending on what powered speaker you get it very well could be loud enough to play smaller to mid size venues. Thanks so much for watching and for the comment!
Just got my Helix LT and was frustrated setting up tones. Not anymore! This was very helpful. Using the HX Edit makes a huge difference. The only question I have at this point is how to use the foot switch to switch between snapshots. Other than that great tone...finally!
Thank you so much Owen :-) As far as speakers in the studio I use Tannoy Reveal 502 monitors and Sennheiser HD600 headphones. I use the Helix as an interface via USB into Steinber Cubase 9.5 Pro. I just received a new FRFR speaker today I will be doing a video for in the very near future :-) Thanks for watching and the questions!
Great video! Thanks for posting. You said that it cleans up nicely. How did you do that? Did you back off on the volume on the guitar, or was there something you did on the Helix?
Dear Jason! I really love your videos and I think it really helps us players form a better understanding of how to tweak the Helix for our individual purposes. My apologies if this has been addressed somewhere before! There are a couple of forums recommending the use of the Studio Tube Preamp early on in the signal chain to give the tones some kind of a tube-ish element to it. I've tried patches both with and without the Studio Tube Preamp but the tones end up being either really hot or sedated. Was wondering if you've had any experience with using the Studio Tube Preamp for your guitar patches yourself :) Thanks Jason!
Thanks so much Sean and glad you enjoy the videos :-) I haven't messed much with the Studio Preamp but have heard others mention they like it. I will have to give it a try at some point!
That's great! It sure is a deep unit with so much potential. I have a lot of videos up all about how to dial in different parameters and fx in the Helix if you are interested! Good luck dialing in the tone the way you like it :-)
Hi Jason, Thanks for sharing all the great insights on the Line 6 Helix. I recently bought a unit and love the unit except that when used in Church, there is a persistent hissing noise in the amp. The noise is present the moment Helix is turned on even though the volume knob is turned down to zero. Do you what is wrong?
@@JasonSadites I was plugged into a Vox AC15 with the volume knob at around 11am, and just turning on the Helix produced a loud hissing at the amp. The noise persisted even though the volume knob at the Helix is down to zero. I am using the 1/4' left out into the front of the amp. I tried swapping the guitar lead cable and power cable for the Helix but both didn't help. The noise is clearly audible to everyone in the band through the mix in the band. I can hear the sound guy cutting my volume, just the cut the noise. Do you have any insights?
do you have the noise gate turned on in the global settings or have a noise gate effeft block at the start of the chain to minimize any unwanted sounds from the input signal?
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Really awesome, as all your other videos! Just two questions. Do you use that approach only for recording or also live? I intend to use the Helix native live and your tutorials has been really nice to get good tones at home! I am here wondering how they will sound in a live context... Also I have seen that you know Leon Todd. His videos have helped me a lot regarding EQ, because I have never understood them until watching some of his videos. On the Atomic Amplifire (which I used to have), he does the low cut before everything on the chain, and you are doing that after... I found that specially on the Amplifire, cutting around 250hz would give the amps more definition and let the sound less boomy. However, on the native they seem to be better without it, as they seem to sound a lot thin... So, does the low cut after works in a different way? Thanks again! Cheers
Thanks much and glad you enjoyed the video :-) I use the exact same presets live as I do in the studio most often with little to no alterations. Leon is a great and immensely talented fella! On the Helix it is very simple to move your low cut either post or pre amplifier , so mayeb test out to see what you prefer. I would likely not cut as high as 250hz for most situations on the Helix as it would likely thin out the tone considerably. Hope that helps.
Hey Jason, this is a great video, and I'm a huge fan! I notice you mentioned to another RUclipsr that you use the Alto TS212 for live. I am wondering if you can give some tips about how you adjust global EQ when jumping from studio monitor/headphones to a live FRFR rig? Cheers!
+Brian Chaze thanks so much for the kind words :-) I honestly don't really use the global eq much at all...I usually find that the patches I dial in translate fairly well in most live situations. Sorry I couldn't be of more help on that.
I don't often try to replicate exact tones. The reason is I feel it is next to impossible to do so, since there are too many variables involved (guitars used, type of amp and particular amp of that model, type of tubes and age of tubes in amp at that time, which microphone was used and where was that microphone placed on the speaker, which speaker and cab was used, was the cab open or closed back and what was the size of the cab, the size of the room it was recorded in, also how the recording room was treated, the type of guitar and pickups etc.) I simply try to dial in sounds that I like and feel that work well for what I am playing or recording :-)
I noticed you adjusted the Channel Volume to affect the sound. My understanding was that the Channel Volume was like a 'master fader' to balance the volume of different amps/presets without affecting the output gain level. Any thoughts on this? Brilliant tutorial btw, I use your LA2A settings on all my presets now, makes a massive difference 👌
Hey Luke, yes that was an error in my speaking. I was thinking of the Master control as I was doing that. I had mentioned this in the comments in the past. But, yes you are correct, the Channel Volume only raises or lowers the level. So glad you enjoyed the video and the LA2A settings....all the best :-)
You created this video in late 2017 and it is still relevant today in mid 2022. I think that says a lot about your work. Very helpful. Thank you.
It's relevant in 2024, too
"Not sure if that helps anybody." This is by far the best tone setting (not just helix) video I have ever encountered. Great video!
Thank you so so much and really glad you enjoyed it :-)
I just stumbled onto this vid.. I’ve watched loads and this has been the most instructive..
Could you possibly do a video on using dual amps? Thanks again.
Funny was just getting this first video to share to our Worship pastor and give him some advice on the Helix. I love and laughed out loud at the early quote "I don't know how much more I have to offer than what has been put out..." LOL. You still have the best breakdown and instructions on the helix I have yet to see. Keep up the amazing job Jason. Peace.
Haha, thanks so much SS :-)
I just got my Helix several hours ago and you've shown me more than I could have ever learned from reading the manual.
That is so great to hear and so happy I could be of some help :-) All the best!
Truly the most informative Helix tutorial on the web!
+Jerry Reff thanks so much again :-)
Jason - was talking with a Line 6 tech recently and he recommended your series. Without question the BEST information for Helix users that I've seen. Thank you!!!
The most helpful Helix video I've watched. Just started toying with mine this week. Overwhelmed is a understatement. You're a godsend, thanks, man!
My pleasure and so glad you are finding the videos useful :-) Have fun with your new Helix!
I was skeptical about the LA2A at the end, but it’s such a huge difference.
The you pulled out the P90s and ripped my face off. Sounded Epic!
Thank you so much :-) Yeah I really enjoy putting a touch of that 'glue' compression at the end of all my presets, kind of like a little mastering section. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the comment!
Hi Jason, Helix newbie here and feeling very appreciative of this demonstration whilst still on my learning curve.
Look forward to checking out your other videos! Thank you!
My pleasure and thank you for watching :-) Hope you enjoy all the other videos!
Wow. As a new Helix user, this video you did was unbelievably helpful. Thank you for doing this.
My pleasure and very happy you enjoyed the video :-)
I really enjoyed it. You know your stuff for sure. Quick semi-related question though: So I don't have to slog through a million hours of Helix videos searching for this, do you have your Global Settings Guitar In Pad set to On or Off when you do basic setups?
No problem at all Jon, I usually keep the Guitar Pad set to On, not sure if it is a massive difference, but I seem to prefer it a little that way...thanks!
Hello Jason :) I just received my new Helix yesterday and had about 10 minutes of time on it before bedtime as I was exhausted from work. Today is Friday and after-work now so, I found your Helix series here and I thank you profusely as you confirm my thoughts about why I purchased this Helix even after owning the Line 6 M13 & M5, POD HD500 &500X, Boss ME-80, TC Nova System Std & L.E., Digitech RP-300 (new) & RP-1000, and my first plunge in '92 - the ART SGX Express with X-22 floorboard. I bought the ART-SGX/X22 ('92) & RP-300 ('04) new and 27 yrs later, the Helix. All of the rest were used and needed repair or were in good to mint condition.
You've done an awesome job of inspiring me, the Helix-layman, to go beyond the factory presets to tune in a tone that I'll love - the one you created here sounds awesome to me so, I'll create a Sadites Plexi as I love that tone! Custard Pie is one of my favorite Zep tunes and I loved your sneaks-ins of that in there a few times :)
Cheers,
DG
That is so awesome and I am so glad you enjoyed the video and the tone :-) Isn't that Custard Pie riff just too good!!
@@JasonSadites can never have too much "custard pie" :p
I agree that having a real life knowledge of how gear sounds and works together will make the Helix a joy to work with. I generally avoid the amp types I don't know from experience, because the sound starts in my head, and I then make it happen through the signal chain. It's wonderful that you can sit down, imagine a sound with all parts involved, then create the patch, and then play it, and enjoy the fidelity ;-)
+Christian Boddum this is so true and I agree, what a great time to be a guitarist with these tools at our disposal :-)
We've earned it ;-)
I never comment on stuff I watch on RUclips but I thought it was appropriate to leave a message to this tutorial. Followed this video step by step and hey presto I have a great sounding Helix. The sound just feels right. You know your happy with a sound when you spend time playing the guitar and not messing about with settings. Thanks
Thanks so much Toby and really glad the video was helpful :-)
Jason, you are truly one of my guitar heroes. Great ear and great chops. AND very helpful to other guitarists. God bless!
Jerry Reff thank you so so much! Means a lot for you to say that..I am so glad you like what I do :-)
Well, what else to say that hasn't been said here... maybe one thing:
I have the new Catalyst Line 6, year 2022!! I don't have Helix, but after your channel I start to get the sound I had in mind! Mainly because the amp has the "same" technology and some effects as the Helix.
But not only that, because the way you think "loud" allows me to understand the way...which is very useful to really understand things for others tones I will create. thanks men!!
Thanks for sharing! You are gold to guitar world!
Hugs from Portugal!
Thank you for doing this. I sat and worked with my LT as you did the video, definitely helpful so you know!!
My pleasure and so glad you enjoyed the video :-)
Hi Jason
Just bought a Helix and came across your videos. I am currently on video 5 of this series and these videos are fantastic.
I am new to the Helix and new to sound processing and your videos are answering all my questions.
Have a super night!
Jeff
thank you for rescuing me from the guitar processing abysses...I've been many years trying to understand the intricacies of all the electronic tone shaping tools... now with your help,the light of understanding is on...Thank you,so much !!!
Thank you Jason. You allow me to understand my HELIX much better there by making my music experience so much better
+Ricky Kurtz my pleasure :-) Thank you for watching and I am very happy I could help out in a small way!
Been experimenting along the video and came up with a great tone, by far the best explanation on the web
Thank you so much Emanuele :-) So glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for helping out the Helix newbies like myself.
My pleasure Marko and thank you :-)
You are amazing just got the helix after the headrush playing live your vids are a blessing thank you
Thank you so much for the kind words Loris and so glad you enjoy the videos :-)
It's so nice to watch you explaining and playing that I can spend all the quarantine days watching this inspiring masterpiece to find the tone I'm looking for.
Great video in walking thru tone building on the Helix.
Thank you so much Jack :-) Really glad you enjoyed!
Just got a Helix and learned a lot from this video. Like the Distance, I have headphones on and I can hear the difference when the distance was moved. Thanks for making these for noobs like myself.
My pleasure and so glad that you got something out of the video! That mice distance parameter can be a very powerful tool!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. It really helps to have someone walk through this wildly intimidating yet AMAZING piece of gear!
My pleasure and thank you :-)
Fantastically helpful. Great to get some insight into the interplay between seemingly small variables. Thanks
Thank you so much and my pleasure :-)
honestly the most helpful helix video i have seen. thank you
My pleasure! Thanks for watching and glad it was of help :-)
I built this patch while watching your video. Very nice. I think this is a better approach than what I’ve been doing. I really like the simplicity of running the EQ and compressor on the end like a studio channel strip. Also, I’ve been hesitant to use the cabs, but will spend more time with them now. Thx. Subscribed!
+Alex Davis thanks for the comment and sub :-) So glad you like my approach and very happy it helps. I really like the approach of the 'mastering' chain of as and compressor at the end also. Thanks again...
Jason Sadites - I’m pretty invested in IRs so it’s been hard to make the switch, but I agree that it’s a lot more work to use them and there’s really no gain in tone quality vs the Helix cabs.
+Alex Davis yup that is what I found also. I can get what I need from the Helix and so much quicker too :-)
Reviewing your back catalogue. Super helpful videos Jason.
Thank you so much Ben and so glad you are enjoying the videos :-)
Very cool man, I learned a lot, did not realize the compressor and eq at the end of the chain were so helpful.
Thanks and thanks for the comment! I really like the sound and feel of the eq and compressor at the end as a sort of mastering section :-)
Thanks for this great tutorial!!! Just ordered the Helix LT and this has been very informative and will be incorporating these patches into my Helix. The best video I've seen on RUclips re: The Helix!!!
Thank you so much and my pleasure :-) So glad to hear the videos have helped....enjoy your new Helix LT!
I can’t thank you enough for posting this. Absolutely fantastic! Can’t wait to get to my Helix today and try some of these techniques.
+Rob Groden thank you so much! So glad you liked it and I hope it helps :-)
Jason Sadites Quick question though, a big thing people say is to create your patches at “live volume.” I know this was a demo patch you threw together for the video, but do you ever have a problem using your patches created this way live?
+Rob Groden I have never really had the problem of patches not translating live to be honest. I think a lot of people dial in overly bright tones and then when they get to stage volume it sounds very harsh. I tend to dial in tones that are darker or warmer so when cranked up they aren't over piercing. If they are too dark I can always go into global eq and brighten them to taste. Hope that helps :-)
Jason Sadites excellent point
just bought a helix and what great info from you, thanks so much! Never seen any of your videos before but im glad i stumbled across. Lastly, im very interested in your album using only the helix. Take care!
+IItonII my pleasure and so glad you enjoyed the videos! The new album using the Helix will be released in the first half of this year and is coming along nicely :-) Thanks for tuning in...
Thank you for posting this! Getting my helix in a week and have gone through many of your videos!
My pleasure Joe :-) So glad you enjoy the videos and enjoy your new Helix!
Excellent tone and fantastic tutorial. Best on you tube!!!! Thanks a bunch!!!
Sought your videos out after a recommendation from Leon Todd, and these are excellent tips for any modelling system (I use an AX8). Thanks.
Leon is awesome!! Thank you and my pleasure :-)
Great information! Thanks so much for sharing. This will be a big help when my Helix arrives in a couple of hours, hopefully!
My pleasure and really hope you enjoy your Helix :-)
I have just started watching your videos. I have had the Helix rack for maybe a year now, and short of time and not knowing what I was doing I have been recording with presets. Which are fine, of course, but probably not making the most of what the unit can do for each of us personally. So thank you very much for taking the time to make all these videos and explain what all the different stuff does. It is really opening up my eyes to the capabilities of this thing! Greetings from Nottingham/UK
Really helpful information Jason, thanks so much for taking the time to do this... Pt. 2 also great help.
+Michael Middei thank you for the kind words and it is my pleasure :-) So glad to be a small help!
Thanks so much Jason for sharing your knowledge. You have really helped me to understand the helix and also how to dial in great guitar tones. I will definitely be checking out your other videos. Cheers to you!
That is wonderful to hear and totally my pleasure :-)
Made me think about how I make my tones differently. Thanks man. Great tutorial!
+dpdockery my pleasure and super glad you liked it :-) Thanks for watching and the comment...
Incredibly helpful. Thanks Jason!
Thank you and my pleasure Joshua :-)
Hey Jason. What a great video. It gives a clear idea, very concise, on how to get the tone chain set up. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks so much German! Really glad you enjoyed it!
Wow that was quick! Can’t wait to watch it. Thank you
Nice playing, LMAO @ the [applause] at the 24:11 mark!
Line 6 needs to give you a job bro. Some of these tones just SLAY
Thank you so much Alex :-)
they actually did finally! ;P well deserved for sure
Thanks for that, mate. I was recommended to visit your videos here to help me dial in a workable tone for my Helix, and this one is brilliant. Was really disappointed with the stock presets, but it looks like there are some real good possibilities. 👍
My pleasure and glad it was helpful :-)
Thanks!! I’m stealing that “mastering chain” idea from you. Back to the drawing board!
My pleasure and hope you enjoy it :-)
Awesome! Definitely checking out the rest of your vids
Thank you so much +jimleedavid ... so glad you enjoyed the video...and much more to come :-)
That is great info and very helpful. I am soon to be ordering either the LT or stomp. Trying to make up my mind. Definitely need the wah so probably leaning to LT.
Thank you and hope you enjoy your Helix when you receive it!
whart did you end up getting? im saving up for the LT to replace my Firehawk FX
Hi jason, thank-you so much for your videos. I found out I am a bit of a minimalist in terms of plug and play patches, so tweaking the helix to my guitar like this was perfect to really open up to capability
just killer Jason!! Thanks very much!!
My pleasure and thank you so much Troy :-)
this is GOLD. thank you for sharing, Jason. There's always stuff to learn, music is awesome
My pleasure and so glad you enjoyed the video :-)
Awesome tone on this , as being new to helix this was 1st preset i built that actualy sounded great , well balanced and what a great tool as a beginner to have to start down a long path of learning , thanks so much
My pleasure and really glad you enjoyed 😁
That was exceptionally excellent.... (Being redundant with these words but for effect). Thanks.
Thank you so much and glad you enjoyed :-)
@@JasonSadites I'm learning a lot. Thanks.
Another really great video. I'm getting a Helix LT soon so your videos are a great prep to make things a lot easier getting great tones when I finally get it. Thanks for your time and the way you get your knowledge across.
Excellent job! As a new Helix user, this helped me so much! Thank you.
Glad it helped!
Fascinating stuff, Jason. I loved the video, thank you!
Thank you and my pleasure Michal :-)
20:16 right there that is the tone I am afterr when I get my Helix sounds perfect
Thoroughly enjoyed the video Jason, it’s a great assistance to a newbie like myself, many thanks!
Great video and will apply a lot of this to my patch creations. I love the idea of the comp and eq blocks at the end. Looking forward to good spring weather and getting together with you soon!
+EVH & Gear TV thanks so much and so glad you like the video :-) Absolutely looking very much forward to getting together with you! Keep up the great work on your channel!
Thanks, Jason. Your videos are helpful. Just as a side comment, for cleaner tones with single coils, I like to add some compression at the front end as well to tighten thing up. It complements the polish at the back end. ✌🏻
My pleasure Steve :-) I will add some compression at the start for certain tones. Just depends on what I am going for. Usually though I steer clear of compression at the start for most situations.
Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge man! This and a bunch of your videos have helped me a TON!
Great video on how to dial in the beast aka Helix! Not too shabby of a guitar player Mr. Jason!
Awesome job, Jason! Great tips that'll I'll steal from :)
Newcomer thanks so much! And steal away....hope some of the tips help :-)
Jason Sadites I'm sure it will! Looking forward to your new album. Will definitely pick it up :)
+Newcomer that's awesome...thanks in advance :-)
That was super helpful, Jason. Thank you so much for this.
My pleasure and glad you enjoyed!
Great work on this video. Very helpful and well explained. Thanks Jason!
thank you thank you thank you so much. Helped a lot getting the real-world application explanation along with the tips, sooo fkin cool man.
Thank you so much and so glad you enjoyed :-)
@@JasonSadites I just got my helix a few days ago and I would never thought of these things in these ways. I even put a nice nose gate at the very beginning of the chain and my Mexican strat sounds and feels amazing! Im interested in watching another helix video from you about effects and parameters.
Awesome! Really happy to hear :-)
Good job Jason
Thank you Trev!
Definitely one of the best (if not the) Helix tutorial walk throughs I’ve seen. Thanks Man! I was waiting for you to plug in the strat though;-) Will def check out your other vids.
Firstly Jason.. Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to put this video together. I've literally had my Helix for 1 week now and have struggled to understand some of the functions and interaction between the settings. This has helped a lot.
I'd like your input if I could please.
I'm nowhere near professional, play the guitar for fun and stress relief.. I play most in my study.. just a little smaller than your room in this video.. I'm currently using a blackstar tube amp. HT-5.. it's loud enough for what I need .. It's cranked to about 7 on the amp and about 25/30% on the helix. Use both a Telecaster standard and a Gibson SG.
I'd like to an active / powered PA speaker.. Would you say this is a good move/ If so, any recommendations please?
Music played - Rock and stuff like that. My chemical romance, Quo (I have to admit it as I have two videos on my user profile..lol), Green day etc.
Again. Thanks for the work.. I've subscribed..
Roy
Thanks so much and my pleasure orbitdist :-) Really glad you found the video helpful! If I were you I would take a look at the PowerCab or PowerCab+ from Line 6. They are really great monitors for the Helix!
Very helpful stuff and a great job on the video as well. I think I'll start using this as a template and see how things go. Thanks for this; subscribed and off to watch the other videos.
+Darrell McMillan thank so much and glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you get a lot out of the series :-) Thanks for the sub!
This is very helpful, thanks for doing this!
Thank you and my pleasure :-)
Just got my Helix, very informative on workflow and patch creation! Thank you so much (subscribed)!
I notice that you put the dynamics at the end of the chain and the effects post amp/cab. As a new guitar player I have been seeing all the how-to videos put the dynamics first then the drive then the effects then the amp. What are the advantages/disadvantages of your placement in the signal path versus the other guys?
Thanks so much and my pleasure Mike :-) I actually talk about the compressor placement quite early on in this video.
@@JasonSadites Thanks for the reply, yeah I have watched a lot more of your videos and better understand it. I knew that you said you did it because of it being more of a "Mastering" the overall levels and such but at that point I guess I didnt see the advantage/disadvantage part. Not sure I am 100% on it now either but understand it better after watching more of your videos. Thank you again for terrific videos, you convey the information in a very understandable manner.
Excellent videos! It would be great if you could now take the foundation that you created in videos 1 and 2 to show how one would go about using your strategy for reproducing an artist guitar tone.
Thank you so much and glad you liked the videos. I usually avoid trying to 'match' the tone of any particular artist simply since there are so many variables involved in that finished tone. I usually tend to lean towards trying to catch the vibe of a particular tone and something I feel comfortable playing with in the a particular context. I am looking at doing some more videos that are Helix based though :-)
Helpful video. Would you do the compression and EQ tips in the beginning with a live application, too?
I've been looking to upgrade my GSP 2101 with a modeler. Gave up on tube amp since my Carvin tube amp crapped out after 2 years. Leaning towards either a Helix or a Axe FX unit. I have a Variax so I'm hoping the Helix can be programmed with a great tone like the tones I hear Leon Todd gets. Thank you for dialing stuff in on the Helix. Makes my choice much harder now.
My pleasure and glad you enjoy Steve :-) Good luck in your decision making!
get the Helix as you can interface and interace and seamlessy control the Variax w/ the Helix. they are a match made in heaven. Chekc out Chad Huskeys channel on YT as he is the Helix/Variax yoda master that has all the tips/tricks: ruclips.net/channel/UCO9JwLO8HgC91MxohYw1Paw
Best videos imo. Thanks Jason!
Thank you so much Vernon :-)
Great video, I'm wondering why you put the delay after the the cab instead of before?
Thank you so much! Often times in the studio with real amps, I would record my tone with no FX and add them later at mixdown and putting the delay after the cab is copying that way of working. Truthfully, I don't think there would be a huge difference either way and I believe I actually tested that out in a previous video, just can't recall which video exactly :-)
superb video
Thanks so much!
Wow! Thanks so much!! You make it look so easy. Very informative and you have a fantastic grasp on tone. I'm gonna' go jam now :)
Thanks Jason that really was helpful.
Iv'e always had a bit of a struggle with the fact that there are just so many EQ options, and that really helped me understand how they could be used separately as well as globally.
Terriffic!
Cheers Neil (Australia)
+Neil Brewer oh my pleasure Neil! So glad you could get something useful from it :-)
Very helpful, many thanks!
My pleasure bluez and thank you!
Hey Jason, just bought a helix and your videos are by far the best instructional information I have found on them so far, thanks so much for all the work you've put into this. I do have one question, you mention bringing the channel volume up (11:40) and how it might add a little more gain, everything else i've seen has said that the channel volume control is strictly just an output volume to control how loud the patch is leaving the unit, basically just doing the role of a mixer but having no effect on the actual tone. Have you found this to be true? Thanks again! Definitely subscribed after finding these videos!
Hey Steven thanks so much for the kind words and so glad you enjoy what I do :-) Yes you are correct the Ch. Vol. Only raises and lowers volume...in the video I misspoke , in my mind I was thinking Master, I mentioned this correction I other comments. Thanks again and enjoy 😀
@@JasonSadites awesome, thanks for the prompt reply, I guess I should have read more of the comments!
Pretty sick sounding patches!! And I'm only a quarter of the way through the video..Just bought the Helix LT and have no clue how to use it yet.. Don't know if I should buy an amp or powered speakers..With powered speaker I don't know if it will be loud enough to play smaller to mid size clubs if We don't Mike anything through a board..?? Appreciate any info from anyone with experience with the Helix..this is all new to me..
Thank you so much Elliott :-) So glad you are enjoying the video, this is the first in a whole series I have on learning to use the Helix. Depending on what powered speaker you get it very well could be loud enough to play smaller to mid size venues. Thanks so much for watching and for the comment!
Sounds unbelievably incredible. What monitors are you using to listen back ? Or are you listening back on a cab ?
Thank you much! At that time I was using Tannoy Reveal 5.
This video helped so much! Thx Jason!!
Just got my Helix LT and was frustrated setting up tones. Not anymore! This was very helpful. Using the HX Edit makes a huge difference. The only question I have at this point is how to use the foot switch to switch between snapshots. Other than that great tone...finally!
Sounds incredible and fantastic playing as well! What do you use with the Helix in terms of speakers, interface into DAW, etc.?
Thank you so much Owen :-) As far as speakers in the studio I use Tannoy Reveal 502 monitors and Sennheiser HD600 headphones. I use the Helix as an interface via USB into Steinber Cubase 9.5 Pro. I just received a new FRFR speaker today I will be doing a video for in the very near future :-) Thanks for watching and the questions!
Jason, thank you for this great tutorial. You went to a clean tone at the end. How did you achieve that in the chain for me to save to a snapshot?
Great video! Thanks for posting. You said that it cleans up nicely. How did you do that? Did you back off on the volume on the guitar, or was there something you did on the Helix?
Dear Jason! I really love your videos and I think it really helps us players form a better understanding of how to tweak the Helix for our individual purposes.
My apologies if this has been addressed somewhere before! There are a couple of forums recommending the use of the Studio Tube Preamp early on in the signal chain to give the tones some kind of a tube-ish element to it. I've tried patches both with and without the Studio Tube Preamp but the tones end up being either really hot or sedated. Was wondering if you've had any experience with using the Studio Tube Preamp for your guitar patches yourself :)
Thanks Jason!
Thanks so much Sean and glad you enjoy the videos :-) I haven't messed much with the Studio Preamp but have heard others mention they like it. I will have to give it a try at some point!
Thank you for replying Jason :)
Will definitely look forward to how that can be applied by someone as well versed with tones like yourself!
I like it man ! Thanks much for the info.
My pleasure and so glad you enjoyed the video!
Yeah i have just now started messing with mine and my first goal was to get a ice tone. This does just that. I am a newb. lol.
That's great! It sure is a deep unit with so much potential. I have a lot of videos up all about how to dial in different parameters and fx in the Helix if you are interested! Good luck dialing in the tone the way you like it :-)
Oh yeah going to be doing lots of tinkering this weekend. Also gotta figure out sound replacement with Superior Drummer 3 lol.
Awesome, have fun! I have SD3 also, what a great drum program that is :-) Enjoy!
Definitely insightful Good stuff!
Thank so much Jack!
Hi Jason, Thanks for sharing all the great insights on the Line 6 Helix. I recently bought a unit and love the unit except that when used in Church, there is a persistent hissing noise in the amp. The noise is present the moment Helix is turned on even though the volume knob is turned down to zero. Do you what is wrong?
Totally my pleasure :-) I am really not sure what that could be at all without seeing the setup. What do you have it plugged into?
@@JasonSadites I was plugged into a Vox AC15 with the volume knob at around 11am, and just turning on the Helix produced a loud hissing at the amp. The noise persisted even though the volume knob at the Helix is down to zero. I am using the 1/4' left out into the front of the amp. I tried swapping the guitar lead cable and power cable for the Helix but both didn't help. The noise is clearly audible to everyone in the band through the mix in the band. I can hear the sound guy cutting my volume, just the cut the noise. Do you have any insights?
do you have the noise gate turned on in the global settings or have a noise gate effeft block at the start of the chain to minimize any unwanted sounds from the input signal?
Really awesome, as all your other videos!
Just two questions.
Do you use that approach only for recording or also live?
I intend to use the Helix native live and your tutorials has been really nice to get good tones at home!
I am here wondering how they will sound in a live context...
Also I have seen that you know Leon Todd. His videos have helped me a lot regarding EQ, because I have never understood them until watching some of his videos.
On the Atomic Amplifire (which I used to have), he does the low cut before everything on the chain, and you are doing that after...
I found that specially on the Amplifire, cutting around 250hz would give the amps more definition and let the sound less boomy.
However, on the native they seem to be better without it, as they seem to sound a lot thin...
So, does the low cut after works in a different way?
Thanks again!
Cheers
Thanks much and glad you enjoyed the video :-) I use the exact same presets live as I do in the studio most often with little to no alterations. Leon is a great and immensely talented fella! On the Helix it is very simple to move your low cut either post or pre amplifier , so mayeb test out to see what you prefer. I would likely not cut as high as 250hz for most situations on the Helix as it would likely thin out the tone considerably. Hope that helps.
Hey Jason, this is a great video, and I'm a huge fan! I notice you mentioned to another RUclipsr that you use the Alto TS212 for live. I am wondering if you can give some tips about how you adjust global EQ when jumping from studio monitor/headphones to a live FRFR rig? Cheers!
+Brian Chaze thanks so much for the kind words :-) I honestly don't really use the global eq much at all...I usually find that the patches I dial in translate fairly well in most live situations. Sorry I couldn't be of more help on that.
Jason Sadites That's great thanks!
+Brian Chaze my pleasure :-)
Fantastic tutorial! thank you very much!!
Thank you so much, very glad you enjoyed it :-)
I would like a lot one step behind, how replicate a tone (excuse my english) Again thank you very much for your time, veeeeery useful!
I don't often try to replicate exact tones. The reason is I feel it is next to impossible to do so, since there are too many variables involved (guitars used, type of amp and particular amp of that model, type of tubes and age of tubes in amp at that time, which microphone was used and where was that microphone placed on the speaker, which speaker and cab was used, was the cab open or closed back and what was the size of the cab, the size of the room it was recorded in, also how the recording room was treated, the type of guitar and pickups etc.) I simply try to dial in sounds that I like and feel that work well for what I am playing or recording :-)
I noticed you adjusted the Channel Volume to affect the sound. My understanding was that the Channel Volume was like a 'master fader' to balance the volume of different amps/presets without affecting the output gain level. Any thoughts on this? Brilliant tutorial btw, I use your LA2A settings on all my presets now, makes a massive difference 👌
Hey Luke, yes that was an error in my speaking. I was thinking of the Master control as I was doing that. I had mentioned this in the comments in the past. But, yes you are correct, the Channel Volume only raises or lowers the level. So glad you enjoyed the video and the LA2A settings....all the best :-)