User Manual

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Looper
Helix can add one mono or stereo Looper block per preset.
The Looper can exist anywhere on either Path 1 or Path 2. Also see "Looper Foot-
switch Mode" on page 14.
Looper Settings
Knob Parameter Description
1 Playback
Adjustslooperplaybacklevel.Youmaynditusefultoturn
this down a bit so your live guitar can be slightly louder.
2 Overdub
Relatively sets the level of your loop while overdubbing. For
example, if your Overdub Level is set to 90%, each time your
loop repeats, its volume will be reduced by 10%, sounding
quieter and quieter with each overdub pass.
3 Low Cut
Filters a portion of the loop's bass and/or treble frequencies,
which can improve the mix with your live guitar.
4 High Cut
Split
A Split block appears any time a parallel path is created, but is visible only when se-
lected:
HelixhasthreedierenttypesofSplitblocks:
Y
Both the left and right sides of the signal are sent evenly to Paths A
(upper) and B (lower). By default, a Split > Y appears any time a parallel
path is created. There are no settings to adjust.
A/B
ThesignalcanbesentindierentamountstoPathsA(upper)andB
(lower).
Crossover
Treble frequencies are sent to Path A (upper) and bass frequencies are
sent to Path B (lower).
Split > A/B Settings
Knob Parameter Description
1 Route To
Determines the amount of the signal sent to Path A vs. Path B.
Press the knob to set to Even Split.
Split > Crossover Settings
Knob Parameter Description
1 Frequency
Any signal above this frequency is sent to Path A (upper); any
signal below this frequency is sent to Path B (lower).
2 Reverse
When on, reverses the path assignments (any signal above
the crossover frequency is sent to Path B, any signal below
the crossover frequency is sent to Path A).
Merge
A Merge > Mixer block appears any time a parallel path is created, but is visible only
when selected:
Knob Parameter Description
1 A Level
Adjusts the output level of Path A (upper).
2 A Pan
Adjusts the left/right stereo balance of Path A.
3 B Level
Adjusts the output level of Path B (lower).
4 B Pan
Adjusts the left/right stereo balance of Path B.
5 B Polarity
Inverts the polarity of Path B. Typically, this should be set to
"Normal."
6 Level
Adjusts the overall output level of the Merge block.