Line 6 Helix Looper Tutorial

[@guitarjonn7103]

I think it's worth mentioning, if it hasn't been brought up, is your footwear could be a factor in getting things in sync for recording and playback of the looper. I've found that softer soles on my shoe or soles that have tread on them (like a sneaker) can effect your timing when you trigger the looper (a wide sole can also be an issue). A harder, flatter, narrower sole is much more dependable.

[@hpmguitar]

Yeah, that's a good point.

[@justaguy2365]

I play in hard soled, pointed toe shoes. Big game changer

[@aaronneumayer521]

Thanks for the tips!

[@hpmguitar]

No Problem at all Aaron. I'm glad that the video was useful to you. If you have any other questions just let me know. best wishes, Ryan

[@victorvalmus8135]

How do you change the preset once the loop has started? For example, you start the loop with a clean program and then solo with a distorted preset? You video didn't discussed this. Thanks

[@hpmguitar]

Great question. The main option you have is once you have your loop as you want to play over: use the mode button to exit back to the home screen where you can change your effects to alter your sound. You could have your home screen in snapshot mode to allow you to change sounds easily by changing multiple settings with one button (if you're unfamiliar with snapshot mode check out the video I did on the channel entitled helix lt snapshot tutorial). As far as I know I don't think you can change patches completely once a loop is going, you could explore if the patch you're switching to has a looper in the signal path - and if this allows you to change patches whilst keeping a loop going. Otherwise you will just have to plan out your signal paths to facilitate some options to change sounds drastically. If you have any further questions let me know for sure, and maybe check out thr helix lt building patches video if you need some tips in laying out a signal path in which you can customise to your own settings. Thanks for the great question! Happy playing Ryan

[@larryandjeannie-weplaycool996]

Thank you. Good presentation. I have the same question as below. How do you clear a loop?

[@hpmguitar]

It's a good question and one I should have covered in the video. If you want create a new loop: all you need to is press the play/stop button to stop the loop playing and then hit record when you're ready to begin you're new loop. It's very simple. Please let me know if you have any questions or anything else you would like help with. Best, Ryan

[@SaschaOnBass]

Very Nice Tutorial !

[@hpmguitar]

Hi sascha, thanks for the comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and if you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch. If you would like to support the channel please consider subscribing and sharing the content with anyone you might think will benefit. Many thanks, Ryan

[@PNWGuitar]

Can you create a patch that has the looper intograted with a freeze effect and if so where in that vhsin would the looper be best to place? Id like this for practice and also for transition peices between songs live

[@hpmguitar]

Hi There, When you freeze effect: do you mean like a kill switch to turn the loop off ? Because if so, you could set up a switch or exp ped on the unit to cut the volume of the loop in between transitions. As for the best position - I'd say starting off with the looper as the last block in the signal chain, would be a good place to start. Please let me know if this was helpful or not - I do like your question and want to make sure you get the answer you're looking for. best, Ryan

[@zeroingzhao]

very useful! Thanks for your tutorial!

[@hpmguitar]

Awesome glad you liked it. If you have any further questions with the unit or your playing - don't hesitate to be in touch. Also if you would like to support the channel please hit that subscribe button. Best wishes, Ryan

[@EscapeArtistClub]

how do you clear the loop for the next song? just "undo" back to zero?

[@hpmguitar]

Hi Joey Good question. The easiest way to clear the loop is to press stop/play button to stop the loop entirely - and then once you've done this just begin making your new loop from scratch with the record. The undo is only needed while the loop is in playback. Let me know if you have any more question! Best, Ryan

[@Tsmith2014]

Does EXP 1 have to be engaged when looping, or can EXP 2 stay engaged?

[@hpmguitar]

I"m sorry I don't understand the question. Why are you aiming by having the expression pedal engaged while looping?

[@franksandy2145]

How do you add different sounding guitar tone over the loop?

[@hpmguitar]

Hi Frank, Really good question. All you need to do is press the mode button to exit the looper and access your sounds either in snapshot mode or stomp mode to change your sounds. If you need some extra ideas I did some other videos on how to build patches and use snapshots on the channel. Let me know if you have any other questions and please consider subscribing if you would like to help support the channel growing. Many thanks, Ryan

[@diggidydamndave]

I updated from the Boss GT-10 to the Helix LT recently, and what was amazing about the GT-10 was that I could record a loop, and then scroll through all my presets/user patches while that loop was constantly on, so I could test out every single sound. Is that possible with the Helix, or is the looper restricted only to the preset/patch you put it on?

[@hpmguitar]

That's an excellent question. With the helix lt the looper is an effect block that you load into a signal path. It sounds like with the gt10 that the looper might be something that is always part of the signal path? I know in snap shot mode you can switch through different sounds in a preset, but I would have to experiment with thr unit to see if you can change patches with keeping the looper running. At face value I think whatever patch you're switching to would need to have a looper in it for it to be possible. Talk soon Dave

[@Crabfather]

Thats a great function. Its not so straightforward with the helix unfortunately. You would need to add a looper into every preset. The thing that had mectearing my hair out fir a while was that they both need need to be the same type of looper, and both either stereo or mono.

[@diggidydamndave]

@@Crabfather yeah, I checked out some of the Line 6 forums, and an external looper seems to be the only option :(

[@Crabfather]

@@diggidydamndave Its a shame eh. Iys not a baf looper apart from the fact it can't keep time. Bloody ironic really.

[@thesunilrock20]

Why can't anybody just give a straightforward answer to questions like this? It's always overexplaining. Just tell us can we switch to other presets to play over the recorded loop and perhaps maybe be add those presets as overdub? gt 100 also has that feature.

[@BassGods]

I Have the Headrush MX5 I just got a month ago, and I love it. But this is something freaking else. I'm thinking about taking it back to guitar center and getting this tomorrow. Now my looper on the MX5 Is 20 minutes. I'm hearing the looper on this is 60 seconds. Huge difference. Is the loop time really that important? I just started playing Bass about 7 months ago, and I'm pretty advanced. I just want a multi effects pedal that I'm going to keep, and be satisfied with for a long while. I went from the Mooer Ge100, to the Mooer GE200, to the MX5 in a matter of Months. All I keep hearing about is the Helix line 6. And Im itching to get it tomorrow.😂 And also, do you think it's good for a Bass?

[@hpmguitar]

Hi Ray, thanks for the questions. I personally like the helix and feel its the best unit in the price bracket before stepping up to units like a kemper for example. However, everyone has there own personal preferences that they are chasing in a unit. Unless you're doing experimental long form music you won't need any more out of the looper on the helix. And yes, it has specific bass amps and fx (not to mention the constant updates line 6 offer free to owners). Let me know how you go with the unit if you end up buying it. Best wishes, Ryan

[@BassGods]

@@hpmguitar I ended up going with the Headrush prime. Did not know how big this thing is. The Guitar center guy helped me make the decision. I like that it has the vocal processor. this particular store didn't have the 6 in stock. They recently sold the last one. Please don't say anything bad about the Headrush prime 😂That would just depress me. Thanks for your opinion. It's gonna probably take me a while to figure this thing out.

[@garysonyalouzon8117]

Can you save loops? Have a bank of loops?

[@hpmguitar]

Hi there! Really good question. As far as I know line 6 has traditionally run their loopers as practice tools or as something you need to build live. I'll double check to make sure, but I'm 99% sure you can't save your loops Like you can on a designated looper like a loopstation, headrush looping unit or even TC voicelive.

[@garysonyalouzon8117]

@@hpmguitar Thank you.

[@travismiller7679]

I'm looking for something that I can program to stop a loop and change a preset with 1 button. Doesn't seem like this can do this. Anyone know a way?

[@hpmguitar]

Good question - with this I think your best option for doing it all in the helix would be to use snapshots. So, you could set up your loop - exit the looper and then use the snapshot settings to change the sound. With a little bit of pre planning you will get the result with this approach. If you aren't familiar with using snapshots have a look at the channel and there are a few tutorials there. Good luck, Ryan

[@RishabhBoomshankar-es4fm]

thanks

[@hpmguitar]

You're welcome!

[@1953MMike]

Does this work on Helix non lyte?

[@hpmguitar]

It should work on the flagship helix model (as the lt is a stripped down version)

[@jacobocasarez2311]

Why the recording that I do with the loop make a "big" pause when finishes instead of sound continuosly?

[@hpmguitar]

Hi Jacob, thanks for question. Are you following the same order of buttons that are in the video?

[@jacobocasarez2311]

@@hpmguitar yes, I tried modifying the tap tempo (thinking that probably the issue could be related with that) but the reult was the same. :(

[@hpmguitar]

I would contact line 6 directly and show them a video of the function to check that there isn't any issue with the unit. Let me know how you go@@jacobocasarez2311

[@aagotoliviawilse3810]

hi! if i pause my loop (stop it) and then bring it back, it doesnt start the playback from the start of the loop, it just continues from where i stopped it… anyone know how to fix this so that my loop always starts from the top of the lopp when i play it back?

[@hpmguitar]

Hi There, that sounds super frustrating. I've just had a look through the menu's and global settings to see if there was anything relating to your problem - but unfortunately I couldn't find anything. I would contact line 6 support directly as their product support is very good to see if they have any ideas. Failing that I would look to back up your patches, update the firmware and see how that goes as a last resort. I hope that helps a little. Let me know how you go with it. Ryan

[@Redeemyrrh]

Nice playing bro! The Lord has blessed you!

[@hpmguitar]

Thanks for the comment Jet.

[@bloodywolfy1672]

Can you change channels or effects during the looping?

[@hpmguitar]

Hi there! this question gets asked a lot. A great way to be able to change your effects whilst looping is using snapshots. This involves a little bit of preparation and planning before looping - but once you have it set up you're free to express and play around with ideas. Let me know if you would like any help with this. Best, Ryan

[@bloodywolfy1672]

@@hpmguitar Thanks for the info, if i'd need some help i'll reach out.

[@GoneToHelenBach]

My looper is only recording approximately one second, then it starts to play back automatically, any ideas why this is happening? It's the same with the factory presets, so it isn't due to something I did wrong in the user preset that I created.

[@hpmguitar]

Hi there, that does sound odd. I would contact line 6 directly in your country as it sounds like it could be a malfunction. While I don't work for line 6 I can tell you that there Customer support is exceptional (they replaced my original unit when the expression pedal stopped working properly). Keep me updated and let me know how it goes. Best wishes, Ryan

[@GoneToHelenBach]

@@hpmguitar Thanks for your response. I've just updated from 3.15 to 3.50 but still the problem remains, so I have now opened a support ticket with Line6. I'll let you know what they say.

[@prabhasjoshi4407]

where are the drum tracks or metronones?

[@hpmguitar]

I don't believe the line 6 loopers have those functions.

[@artnelsoncreative]

Thanks for the video. Is there a way to apply the loop option to every preset without doing them individually. Also: When playing loops back, they are too low, and when I look at the volume option on the HX editor, it is already turned up to the highest level. Is there another way to change this to a higher volume?

[@hpmguitar]

Hi Art, thanks for the questions. With the first question unfortunately you need to apply the looper manually to the patches you want to use it on. With your second question: the first thing that come to mind to check is the signal path. Whenever I use the looper it always at the last spot in the signal path. I did a video how I usually set up signal paths with the looper on the end here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iH7Imoivaqyeftk Because if it is signal path layout, having your compressor and everything beforehand will sort that issue out. Please let me know if that helps, because I'm generally curious as why the loops are quiet and keen to help you get this one sorted out. Talk soon, Ryan

[@artnelsoncreative]

@@hpmguitar thanks so much for the detailed response, Ryan. I will use your suggestion for setting up the looper at the end of the chain.

[@hpmguitar]

@@artnelsoncreative no problem! let me know if there is anything else I might be able to help with. Best, Ryan

[@MahmoudNader]

It's crazy how they got no Aux nor metronome

[@hpmguitar]

You should check out the head rush prime. I did a video on the looper in that recently on the channel

[@MahmoudNader]

Well I just got a new helix LT and I love it .. but I miss my pod's ability to swiftly run Aux

[@hpmguitar]

@MahmoudNader yeah I know the headrush has those features you spoke about. Line 6 have their way of doing things. Enjoy your new unit. I hope you get plenty of enjoyment out of it

[@serneuro]

Who would ever use those strange sounds.

[@hpmguitar]

You would be surprised