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Helix Floor processor capability

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by D.A.R.K., Jul 1, 2020.

  1. Jul 1, 2020 #1
    D.A.R.K.

    D.A.R.K. Supporting Member

    Aug 20, 2003
    Virginia
    Greetings,
    for Helix users-
    I've been considering going this route to try to simplify my physical setup as well as have more options as far as routing order without having to re- patch things physically.
    I have looked into the available Helix effects quite a bit, and the patching looks like it would be excellent as far as incorporating external, specialized effects that there are no models of.
    One thing I cannot find is how much processing power is really available- I tried an Axe FX floor unit a couple years ago, but was nowhere near capable of what I needed.
    This is for heavily effects based, ambient/ drone music, for example I might run 3 reverbs simultaneously, along with pitch shifting, fuzz and a pair of loopers. Things like that.
    Has anyone out there using one of these hit a wall processor- wise?
    What have you been able to run before maxing- out available processing power?
    Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 1, 2020 #2
    Plastalmonus

    Plastalmonus

    Apr 22, 2017
    Melbourne, Australia
    There's a list of amps/cabs/effects and their DSP allocation here:

    Helix DSP Allocations

    Should be able to work out if it will run what you want.
     
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  3. Jul 1, 2020 #3
    Plastalmonus

    Plastalmonus

    Apr 22, 2017
    Melbourne, Australia
    Remember the Helix Floor/Rack/LT are Dual-DSP modelers. The Stomp is a single DSP.
     
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  4. Jul 1, 2020 #4
    JES

    JES Supporting Member

    Dec 12, 2003
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Also, there are some great things about the Helix but if you are doing ambient, make sure you like the reverbs. My favourites are the Eventide ones and Vallahalla DSP’s. I don’t love the Helix verbs. That said, lots of people seem to do well with them.

    You should get the floor or LT. I have a stomp for utility duties and it wouldn’t get close to what you want.
     
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  5. Jul 2, 2020 #5
    D.A.R.K.

    D.A.R.K. Supporting Member

    Aug 20, 2003
    Virginia
    Excellent input so far, I appreciate it!
     
  6. Jul 2, 2020 #6
    D.A.R.K.

    D.A.R.K. Supporting Member

    Aug 20, 2003
    Virginia
    This is exactly what I've been looking for, for a base idea of what to expect. Thank you!!!