Using Your Line 6 Helix As A MIDI CONTROLLER!! (Command Center)
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- Опубликовано: 29 окт 2020
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In this video, I take a look at a topic that I am asked about quite often which is using the Line 6 Helix as a midi interface. In this video I show in detail some of the ways that we can utilize the amazing midi functions the Helix is capable while controlling a REVV G20 head via midi. I really hope you enjoy this video and that you find it useful in setting up your Helix as a midi controller.
As always, thanks so much for watching...
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Many thanks, Jason. I've been hesitant about using my DAW to control the Helix playing to tracks live, simply because I'd rather just focus more on my vocals and guitar. Even though you didn't necessarily cover that specifically, this helps clear up some of the mystery and I'm less intimidated about it. Your the best out there and we're grateful to have you.
and now my fog machine goes off when I hit the snapshot to solo for a song's patch!!!! YES!!!!
Always clear. Always with the right answers. And with no fuss. No buzz. I love it. Thanks!!!
Thanks Jason, it was great. Can't wait for a new video going deeper in the Command Center.
Thanks again.
This is such a powerful asset having your helix presets change your amp channels on ANY amp pretty much when using 4 cable method and using the voodoo labs control switcher for example on an amp that doesn't have MIDI capabilities. Absolute game changer for convenience and removing the default amp channel footswitch out of the equation. A must have for those that don't use the amp modeling much and want less toe tapping.
Super helpful Jason! Thanks and I can't wait to setup my new Catalyst 60 amp with my Helix! Oh, the possibilities are endless.
I got a Morningstar MC8 to control 4 Strymon pedals, two of which (Volante and BigSky) are sent in stereo to the Helix. It’s working out great! 👌🏻🕶🖖🏻
Awesome video Jason
Super helpful, thanks!
Great video. thank you!
Great tutorial, thanks.
Great video on midi Control with Helix..⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎸🎧
Brilliant, thank you!!!
Rumor has it that the HX Stomp will have Control Center when 3.0 firmware is released. Can't wait.
You should do a video on when to use Control Center vs. when to use a separate MIDI controller.
I figured out with midi a way to be able to change up to128 (if need) separate presets on the tonex, using the HX stomp as the controller, with different effects on each of the HX stomps presets, its great. Using a controller to change presets on the stomp and the stomp changing presets on the tonex
cool stuff Jason. The only MIDI item I have is my Beat Buddy drum pedal but havent incorporated it with my Helix. Keep up the good work
looking forward to getting a helix rack and messing with midi with my EVH 5150 III 50 watt stealth as well as the midi on my Source Audio EQ2 pedal.. haven't found anything on youtube that shows how to hook up both to the helix, but yeah man midi is the way to go.. no tapdancing for this guy :D
great vid!! thanks for the info man!
So thankful this video is still here. I skipped it the first time because I had no need for midi…enter Tonex pedal 😂
To heck with the MIDI, I want that Street Survivors Album!
7:00 this helped me realize how to get over the problem I'm having. I actually changed the global channel in order to keep my one unit from changing the preset on the other. I only want it to change snapshots etc. maybe I'll change it in the future so that all the program changes match, but not now. thanks!
note: by having the global channel not matching I can still choose the correct channel from each midi cc. as the video points out, you can choose the correct global channel and then you don't have to change it on the patch.
Fantastic
Thank you!!!!!
I had no idea. I knew Helix and HX Stomp could respond, but I bought a MorningStar MC6 to do the rest of my effects. OK, now there's another slot open on my pedalboard.
You have great timing sir... I'm getting a midi cable today, wanted to dive into using midi for my H9 so I can control it with my Helix, and I'm affraid it's going to be too confusing 😂 So thanks for this haha.
My pleasure and hope it helps :-)
@@JasonSadites Well I'm pretty sure it will, your videos are always really informative 😁
Great Vid Jason !, can the HX Stomp do these same midi tricks ?
Hi Jason, great video. Have you tried using the Line 6 Helix Controller as a midi controller for plugins such as neural dsp or amplitude5? I've seen videos of people using the line6 FBV3 for this, but just curious to know if it can be done with the helix controller connected straight to the computer via usb..
I use Yamaha MbT works flawless....I take it the USB will still send the midi via command center?? Great Video....program Changes of Presets
Use your feet to stand on? I use helix rack and foot controller to control transport/record on Studio One 5.5, keeping hands free for other thing like playing your instrument.
Still learning and get lost about what cable should I use for this kind of job? Is it with TS or TRS cable from output of helix to the switch channel of the amp?
I recently swapped my board-full of "boutique" 😝 Strymon pedals for a Helix floor unit. Like you, I am a Morningstar Engineering fan and used the MC8 to control my board. I watched your video re using the Morningstar for creating waveforms. Is that all you use it for in the Helix environment? I am trying to determine if it's time to leave my MC8 behind and use the Helix as a midi controller, but I'm reluctant to do so given how phenomenally flexible the MC8 is, especially for controlling the Beat Buddy. Would you mind sharing if, how and when you use your MC8/6 with the Helix, or point me to another resource of yours that addresses this? Thanks! Bill
It IS cool that it is so simple. And that's great for when you just need to change one setting in a device. But analogous to snapshots in Helix, what if you wanted to send a series of midi commands to a device (or more than one device) when you click a button? With snapshots in Helix you can change a large number of settings with one click. I don't think you can send more than one midi command with a click, correct?
Hi Jason - Would I be able to use the CC Toggle on amp channels? For example, switch between Warm Clean (MIDI Ch 2) and Super Crunch (MIDI Ch 4) channels on a Blackstar Series One 45? Thanks in advance.
Hey Jason, I know this is an older video but hopefully you can help. Is it possible to make use of the helix floor to control an external looper pedal (e.g. a boss RC-5, 500, 600, etc.) in a way similar to how the internal looper is controlled? What I mean by this might be easiest understood in terms of the existing internal looper. With that looper, you can click a single block and it 'opens' a new window where the switches can control looper functions like start, stop, rev, 1/2 time, etc. Your effects and amps are still there running in the background but if you want to control them you have to exit the looper 'window'.
I would like to be able to do something similar for an external pedal via midi (in my case a RC-500). And there are a LOT of things that can be controlled (memory up/down, rhythm start/stop, all start, all stop... etc.) But I don't want to give up my that many switches on my 'board'. I don't need to see the looper controls all the time, just when I need them. Basically, I would like to be able to pop over to the looper controls, start track 1 or increment a memory location, stop a rhythm pattern, whatever I have to do, and then pop back over to my board... all without interrupting my ability to use the effects and amps on the main board.
To be honest, I'm trying to avoid buying and running an external midi controller (like the MorningStar).
Any ideas or am I being a little vague?
Thanks
Hi, do you know by the chance How many banks you can save per button. Something like you can do with the Morningstar MC8 (30 dual-page banks), it's that possible in the Helix? Please advise, Thank you.
Maybe we want to play the piano sounds from a roland sc88 pro from the 90s with our guitars? Possible? Yes or no?
Hey Jason Happy New Year. I need your help! I have a Helix floor and an Eventide H90. I’m trying to have the Helix change the patches in the H90 as I change the patches in the Helix. I’ll pay you for a private lesson if you can help me out. Please let me know and thanks in advance
I use the HX Effects as a midi controller for my HX stomp
Does anyone know how to channel switch a EVH amp using MIDI from the Helix? I simply can't figure it out, nothing seems to work. Thanks
What about toggle snapshots?
Hey Jason, i try to control Cubase 12 via midi with helix lt. Snapshot 1 = start, Snopshot 2 = stop, ect. Cubase can´t get cc commands from helix. Just the Bank up/down buttons are sending cc command 32. Could you help? best regards from germany. Alex
I'm struggling to control my looper and bigsky via sending cc messages like changes patches. I'm away to watch this.
Hi Jason, quick question. On the HX Effects is it possible to change the presets and snapshots with the Voodoo Labs Ground Control Pro? I want to use my GCP in conjunction with the GCX and have the HX Effects presets change with the bank up and down buttons then the 1-4 buttons on the GCP change the snapshots. I have asked in both forums but no one seems to have an answer...any idea?
Thanks
Afaik you really can’t program it that way but I defer to option If you have not figured it out yet program the HX Effects as a device for the GCP to control, and in your GCP patches you like say patch 2 tell the GCP to send a midis message to the HX Effects to recall preset 5 & when you call up patches 10 or whatever have it have the HX effects recall patch 100.
Great video, Jason. I have the Helix LT and just got the new Boss Rc-500 looper which has midi in/out, as well as a Novation Launchkey 25 with midi out. Is there a specific way you would incorporate these into a Helix LT rig for a versatile multi-track, multi-instrumental (including a mic ) live looping / streaming / recording setup? I've also got 10ch Yamaha MG10XU and 4ch Mackie 402VLZ4 mixers to help patch this together. Also, would you suggest using the Helix LT or the Yamaha mixer as the recording interface to my Mac (Logic and Ableton)? Sorry for all the questions - learning...
Please could you do a video of putting VSTs in the into the Helix
Perhaps the Cory Wong Neural in the
chain before the effects ?
Unfortunately VST plug-ins are not compatible with the Helix.
@@JasonSadites Hi Jason thanks - manythanks - ok so I have helix working with VST s via mainstage and its sounding brilliant
Currently running -
Valhalla u mod which is perhaps the best chorus plugin I’ve ever heard
Valhalla shimmer
Valhalla delay
Valhalla Plate Reverb
Controlled by my helix rack
Never thought I would be able to do this ultimate rack
Just trying to get the Cory Wong to work
Moved from Fractal pretty amazed with the Helix 😎😎
@@lukather1 Did you ever figure it out? I heard the old POD HD500X can be used as a MIDI controller for PC's (I think via DAW?). I was curious if the Command Center allowed the newer Helix units to do the same before shelling out for an FCB1010. Anyway, hope you had good luck with that setup.
@@Rushtallica
Hi yes on all counts ! Use the helix rack with mainstage and use any plugins I need currently tuning amplitude 5 and helix with TC icon 1210 and 2290 And full Vallhalla suite !
Awesome tones effects and flexibility
I use command centre to control Helix - switch VSTs on and off in mainstage ! - also use FCB board for other controll
😎
@@lukather1 Awesome! Thanks so much for the reply, and I'm glad you have that setup working well! 8)