Skybone Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Running a Kemper / Helix / AxeFX / Headrush / or other such Amp Modeler / Pre-amp? Why not discuss them here? I'm running an old POD HD500X for both bass & guitar, I've owned various Line6 units for quite some time, from a POD v2.0, to a PODxt, and a PODxt Live. I'd love to get my hands on to a Helix, but I'd need to sell a kidney or something. What you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 56 minutes ago, Skybone said: Running a Kemper / Helix / AxeFX / Headrush / or other such Amp Modeler / Pre-amp? Why not discuss them here? I'm running an old POD HD500X for both bass & guitar, I've owned various Line6 units for quite some time, from a POD v2.0, to a PODxt, and a PODxt Live. I'd love to get my hands on to a Helix, but I'd need to sell a kidney or something. What you got? A Helix AND two kidneys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Hang on, in that pic, you're sat down and we can only see 1 arm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingefeller Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I currently have a Boss GT-1, Boss GT-001 and my main unit right now is a Boss GT-1000. I've own loads of modellers in the past, including most of the Line 6 POD units - I had a Pocket POD that I sold and regret it. It was a decent plug and play unit that sounded pretty good. The GT-1000 really is something else though. I only got it a few days ago and haven't really explored all the options but you can tweak it so much and get really detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewTNBD Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I run a Helix with my Diezel D-Moll. Sometimes I run 4-cable-method, but typically I just go straight into the front of the amp. I switch the channels on the amp from program changes on the Helix, so when I switch snapshots on the unit it will also switch my amp. This gives me access to 8 individual sounds at the touch of a button. I use the amp modelling only at home for recording, which is great for putting together ideas quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octatonic Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I have a Helix, a Kemper and the Axe FX II. They all do different jobs to varying degrees of success. The Helix is a great device when I have no time to set up and just need to plug in and go. I resisted it for a long time (although I was an early adopter of the Native plugin) but it is an excellent device. The Kemper I mostly use for profiling amps- its modelling sounds better than anything else I have. The Axe FX II I use in the studio- I've owned it the longest and it does some things that I cannot do with other boxes. I gigged the Helix last night, direct into the PA and it sounded fine. I still prefer tube amps, if the gig allows it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg67 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I've gone over completely to software (Amplitube mainly) for guitar, on the laptop + interface for recording at home or the iPad + iRig for taking out of the house, in which case I'll either run it through the PA or take my MarkBass Multiamp, which works as a power amp. I was quite surprised how good it sounds through a MarkBass 1x15 speaker. I'm just jamming with people though, havn't had to depend on it live. I would never go back to a "real" amp now, I've never had such a good sound and I've had some decent amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwater Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 For my regular gig I use a Pod X3 and an FBV Express straight into the PA with a small personal monitor - works well for what I do and the ease of switching between sounds is a big advantage. At home I use a Marshall valve combo - I prefer the valve sound but prefer portability for gigging. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardMarlowe Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 On 28/09/2018 at 12:29, adamg67 said: I would never go back to a "real" amp now, I've never had such a good sound and I've had some decent amps. Logically, I think most seasoned gigging musicians if they can find a sound they're happy with will increasingly be avoiding the hassle of having to transport a heavy amp. I have a silverface Bassman 100 that I shouldn't have bought years ago; too damn loud for playing at home, but getting it there nearly gave me a hernia! The future for modellers / nutubes / COSM / W.h.y. imo is going to be along the lines of simplicity. I currently have a Vox AD120VT - gorgerous amp, but tbh I don'tg use the half of its potential. I don't care for on board effects, and all I want to do is make it sound like something old and tweedy. Got to shift stuff and move house first, but in the next few years I can see me ending up with either a Blues Cube, or one of those Award Session Blues whatsits. The kit for the latter in a real old school tweedy-pine cabinet from Watford Valves is lookingh very good on paper. Do one sound, do it well. If ever I was to be playing out again, I can see me looking for a pedal version of the same thing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
