Helix 101: Changing Snapshots With Your DAW Via MIDI

[@SCAT-G]

Literally saved my life. I was watching other videos and all of the guys were using keyboards. On top of that they were using instrument tracks and not automation. One thing I noticed is that instrument tracks can do CC but cannot do Program changes (Needed it to control a Bugera Trirec Infinium). When you showed here the automation track it immediately gave the options for program and specific control changes after that I already put in when I configure the device as you showed. I added them under the track and wham! I had my values and I just input them just how you showed and it worked. This is the only video that is specific to a rig like this for guitars and especially out of a DAW. Thank you so much for the video.

[@ChristianArnoldMusic]

Glad it could help!

[@SCAT-G]

@@ChristianArnoldMusic I feel that maybe more videos should be made with different devices.

[@Yahoomediaclub]

This video is invaluable Chris ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I take it Helix Rack will be the same with snapshot modes ?

[@thisishowthenickshifts]

I’ve been looking for a solution like this for months!! Thank you!

[@ChristianArnoldMusic]

You bet!

[@JM-eq3sx]

Awesome demo ends and midi sorcery begins at 6:43

[@eddyvideostar]

Great stuff. Rhythmic and complicated, as you had alluded to.

[@vaticanfalling3522]

Killer track man, great playing as well

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Enjoyed the previous videos ..thanks...Wondering if it’s easy to synchronise Studio One with Helix Rack / Floor Control whilst recording, or is it necessary?? Thanks😴✅✅✅✅✅

[@slimvillan]

thank you for such a helpful vid, I don't use studio one but I did manage to gleen enough to transpose what you did into my cubase 10.5, so cheers for that, also Ive added your album to my spotify, Blood Dancer is awesome...Leigh

[@ChristianArnoldMusic]

Thanks!!

[@eldyko]

Awesome! Thank you!!

[@bobvenegas2934]

Hello Christian - well done and thank you. A lot of work writing and recording the tune..plus this video. I am a Logic Studio and Helix user and I use MIDI Control Change values (CC69 0-7 for Snapshot changes 1-8) to make my snapshot changes. What is the benefit of using Velocity-values instead of simple CC changes? For example I would have used CC69, value '01' for snapshot 2.... CC69 value '00' for snapshot 1. Maybe your method is better...I'm curious! Thanks.

[@AndySimmonsOfficial]

Quick question. I use 1 Bass and 1 Guitar with the Helix Rack. Top chain is the Bass, the chain below it is the Guitar. How do I automate BOTH chains?

[@steve_barry]

Great video, is this also possible with the Helix Native within the DAW Studio One? I have v5.4 which also has a Show feature, Have you tried this?

[@gauravlama2079]

What do you think between the Helix and the Axefx3 in terms of amp sound quality and the tone feel on both units ?

[@rsvette123]

Great video - quick question I dont want to automate it to a certain spot on time line - just want to change snapshots on the fly - how can I set that up in studio one - thanks

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Interested to know the USB / audio set up in Studio One v5 when recording with Rack and Floor Controller pls...I'm using StudioLive 32 S mixer as main inputs

[@jeancelesta2785]

I have the same DAW and it misreads all my automation values. Didn't you encountered this issue?

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Fantastic for sharing this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I use Studio One 4.6 ( 5 soon) and Helix owner also as I shot Santa.( he said NO helix due to corona) Great track also and guitar player. 🎸🎧

[@ChristianArnoldMusic]

Thanks!

[@alejandroantillon7258]

The song's LIT!

[@ChristianArnoldMusic]

Thanks!

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Couldn’t find the Album on Spotify...drop a link please..Jono 👍

[@ChristianArnoldMusic]

open.spotify.com/artist/2wJc2ljlfDDcnZshN8Yb1Z?nd=1

[@stewartdredd1602]

Hi, thanks for the video. If you have more than one song do you use the same project template or its based on individual song? Taking note of the different tempos for each song. Tx

[@spsanders69]

Thank You! Very good information. I wonder if the same can be done with Helix Native as well. So all the MIDI signals ride over the single USB connection? Also, if so do you need to use the USB for recording or can you use another audio interface that is connected via the XLR connection and then the MIDI will ride over the USB and the audio over the XLR? Also, the manual shows that the Snapshot CC# is 69 like you showed, but the values are listed as 0-7. Are the numbers you have shown specific to your DAW? Or should be the same regardless of the DAW? Will have to see how LogicPro handles that. Thanks Again! On another note, Line6 shows some humor in that section of the Manual. CC#128 Values 0-63 = Oh and 64-127 = Nooo. Function is "Helix achieves self-awareness and starts poking fun of that face you make during the solo." LOL

[@nismok2]

Is it possible for one computer or DAW program to automate the changes for multiple devices, in particular multiple helixes (mine, my other guitarists, and our bassist's)? I would assume this has something to do with creating different external midi tracks assigned to different channels. Is this what the MIDI base channel selection is for in global settings?

[@ChristianArnoldMusic]

It can definitely do that through midi. I don’t know how to do it. But it can be done.

[@Transitionsband1]

Very good vid dude, thank you!

[@chris_and_music]

Hey Chris, thanks for the info, it is very useful :) Have you ever tried this automation for live shows? Do you have to setup something else for such situations?

[@ImOutsideTheBox]

Do you have to make all channels active or can the Helix specify which channel it wishes to receive from the PC?

[@ChristianArnoldMusic]

I believe you can specific which channels you want.

[@ImOutsideTheBox]

Christian Arnold that's good because I have a bunch of external gear for my DAW to run alongside the helix. Does it need to be CC69?

[@ChristianArnoldMusic]

Yeah because that’s the CC # for snapshots.

[@ImOutsideTheBox]

Christian Arnold Ah OK, thanks for the video man it was helpful

[@juanmartinez9588]

Can this be done with HX stomp as well?

[@ChristianArnoldMusic]

I’m pretty sure it can be.

[@rockitroller]

what about Daw control rec play stop rew FF

[@jonkuenning]

You can use the Helix to control your daw. You can assign the footswitches to keyboard commands from the Command Center. Select a switch and then scroll the command option to Hotkey then select the Modifiers and/or Keystroke.

[@Stewbert_72]

Studio one is terrible for doing this . This stupid numbers for snapshots instead of 0-7 is bloody ridiculous and it works only half the time on my helix