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In the Helix FAQ series I answer some commonly asked questions about the Line 6 Helix. I use IR Cabs in pretty much all my patches, and typically I’ll run two IR cabs per patch (basically like taking one amp and running it to two cabs).
Here is the link to the IR cab package I use from OwnHammer
Brian,
Thanks for the insight on the Path 2A/2B parallel split — neat idea!
I applied last night as I revised the Helix patch I used last year for TSO’s “First Snow” in preparation for an upcoming service. In contrasting the difference between the preset I used for 2015 and the revised version, perhaps what I notice most of all the slight random variances in how the revised Helix preset responds, a feature of the analog gear that I used for several years before the Helix (e.g., Matchless and Mesa heads, Wampler OD & distortion pedals, PettyJohn Electronics PreDrive, TC Electronic and Strymon delays, etc.). Granted, it’s one of those things that wouldn’t register audibly for some folks, but it matters for the player in how they feel and sense their expression of the music they play.
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thanks Mike! Yeah there are so many little things that really nobody but the player will hear or notice, but I agree – it all makes a big difference to us.
Did OwnHammer pull the IR bundle you used?
Yeah they did – the Core Tone Bundle is a similar offering from them now.
I also couldn’t find the Justin York collection at Ownhammer
Hey John – the Justin York collection isn’t available anymore – the Core Tone Bundle is comparable.
Hey Brian, does third party IRs really sound better than the stock helix cabs ?
Hi Joshua – I think they make a pretty big difference, especially with gain/drive. But you have to match the right IR for the amp, too.
The Justin York collection doesn’t appear to be available on ownhammers site any longer?
Hi Brian,
If I use the core tone bundle from Own Hammer, will it work with the Helix patches that we can buy from the online store?
I see for the Bethel and Hillsongs Artist packs, you now use the IR from LiveReadySound
Whats the best to go with? What are IR are you using in the Videos when you demo the Helix Patches?
Brian,
I have the exact same questions as the previous two posts…What should we use from the OwnHammer core tone bundle? As the Justin York collection is no more.
Could you either a) update the patches with new IR recommendations or b) give us a quick answer here so we can get some awesome tones out of your patches! 🙂