The line 6 helix hx compact multi effects processor packs in the same awardwinning technology of the helix family, but strips back this unit to just the effects modelling. In addition, legacy tones from the acclaimed line 6 mseries and stompbox modeler pedals are also included. I am also using the hd 400 at the input jacks of the amps since i use them simultaneously as well as a monster power pro 3500. M 4 cable method connection their genre is from this context. I personally like the m better on paper because you can do the 4cm and route effects before and after the loop. Hi i have bought myself a line 6 m great pedal board. It describes setting up a basic 4cm using the switchable fx loop. I also run it through a marshall stack, and if you use the 4 cable method you can set up your effects and assign or send each effect through the front of your amp, or through your amps effects loop. I have read several web pages about this and it all seems confusing. M 4cable method connection their genre is from this context. I came up with the 4 cable methodi bought the m used, no manual. Need your opinions on line 6 m stompbox vs podhd500x.
Its got a nice dual tone base sound with a noise gate, od, diat, fuzz, ph. Because i want to use the 4 cable method for best sound, i looked through the web, found some videos and spent several hours to figure out things. Im simplifying the whole thing and have been thinking about using an rjm mini amp gizmo and custom cable along with either the nova or m to handle channelpreset changes. It features a comprehensive collection of stompbox effects, a fullfeatured looper and inspiring flexibility. The cool thing about it is that it can switch channels on the amp between the lead and cleancrunch channels, so you can program that in the patches. It works, but its too cumbersome and i get what i want doing it this way with two midi cables and one 1 4 cable. Just about to buy an m9 but not certain how the 4cm applies.
I use mainly tube amps fender blues deluxe, marshall jcm600, vox ac15, bugera v5. Boss gt100 multieffects guitar effect pedal for sale. The quick guide 4cm setup for a jvm and line 6 hd 500 this is the short version for the impatient. Line 6 has unveiled the step beyond hx stomp, a multieffects processor for guitar and bass that models the sounds of their helix amps, cabs, and effects in one pedal. Nov 11, 2009 which multifx unit that allows you to use the 4 cable method and allows you to change channels on your amp. I can try the same thing into a marshall tsl100, marshall jubilee spec 2550 2554 50w 1x12 combo, mesa boogie mkiii simulclass combo, line 6 dt50, line 6 duoverb combo, line 6 spider valves mki and mkii in test mode and spiders 150 iii and iv and a pearce solid state amp if i can remember where i put it in my garage and maybe some of the. The m ended up sounding the best with the marshall haze 40 so i used that as my basis for sound. I have a line6 m and i would like to hook up my external effects to get the best possibletone out of my gear. M stompbox modeler is the essential allinone pedal board experience. Did you use the gt100 od before sr on clean channel, which means you would put a disturbed signal to. Hx stomp is a professionalgrade multieffects processor that delivers the sound of helix amps, cabs, and effects in an ultracompact pedal. This allows you to accomplish some things that you could not do without running the 4cm. Line 6 m multieffects guitar effect pedal 39 trending price.
The distortions were tighter and the clean tones were, well, cleaner since i could just run the clean standard channel preamp valves of the haze. Line 6 hx effects guitar effects processor guitar center. You would think that line6 would have some type of mode designed directly. M 4 cable method and external drive m5 m9 m line 6. Im an it guy so its not that im anticomputer its that i wanted simplicity. Boss gt100 multieffects guitar effect pedal for sale online.
I receive a lot of emails talking about connecting the line 6 m using the 4 cable method, or in the fastpaced, alwaysabbreviated forum world, the 4cm. Support archive these forums are read only, please use our new forums here. Line 6 introduces the hx stomp multieffects processor no. Again, you need to watch videos from line 6 on the 4cable method in order to understand this. Line 6 helix hx effects compact multi fx processor nearly new the line 6 helix hx compact multi effects processor packs in the same awardwinning technology of the helix family, but strips back this unit to just the effects modelling. My competitor roland boss only currently offers one model the gt100 that will do 4 cable effects only duty. Another capability you have with this pedal using the 4cable method is bypassing your amps preamp completely and using a modeled amp by going straight to your power amp. This unit, the line 6 m, is what one could call a stompbox modeler. Im no megadeth fan but it looked like you were having fun, keep at it man. From what i understand, the m and hd500 from line 6 also has an effects loop so using a 4 cable method is is meant to be possible to cancel the amp modelling, use the overdrives and distortions in front of the amp and put the other effects into the fx loop. Line 6 introduces hx effects multieffects pedal guitar. Free of complicated menus or setup, m stompbox modeler channels the. Sep 12, 20 for the 4cm setup im yet to find something bettereasier than the digitech gsp1101, i guess the rp is the same brainsystem as well the pod hd i think might suffer similar issues with the levels and da conversion, you could probably grab a hd500 for cheap now seeing as the 500x has been released, given that youll just be using it for effects you dont really need the extra dsp.
The so called four cable method 4cm allows you to use pod x3 live or digitech gsp1101 as a full featured effects only processor with your existing amplifier. The 4 cable method allows you to do that and it makes your sound so professional. Hooking up the m with the 4cable method opened up a whole new dimension to the tone. As far as i can tell, i cant switch between patches on bias via midi, which sucks. You would think that line 6 would have some type of mode designed directly to address the signal losssplitting issues t. Not to derail your thread, but i too have problems with the 4 cable method. Your send from the helix you nominated 12 or 3 4 for the first line, so put the cable in 1 or 3 goes to the guitar input of your amp.
Jan 15, 2009 line 6 obviously understands the realities of gigging. Shop for the line 6 hx effects guitar effects processor and receive free. Create up to 48 pedal board scenes for instant recall. Spider valve or pod hd by mtreehugger on 20110315 10. Again, you need to watch videos from line 6 on the 4 cable method in order to understand this. Line 6 introduces the hx stomp multieffects processor. Was talking to one of the mesa techs about the 4cable method. Another capability you have with this pedal using the 4 cable method is bypassing your amps preamp completely and using a modeled amp by going straight to your power amp. The 4 cable method 4cm what it is and how to use it. From the effects loop send of your amp put that in to return 1 or 3 on the helix. There is a bit of a learning curve with the 4 cable method and assigning which bank of effects go to the front of the amp vs the loop. It works, but its too cumbersome and i get what i want doing it this way with two midi cables and one 14 cable. Here youll find files that you can download up to your pod x3, podxt, pod 2. The 4 cable method or 4cm is an awesome way to incorporate a real amp into your modeling rig with a units like axe fx ii, helix, digitech rp, kemper profiler, etc.
Just like with the hd500x, you can easily change which effects are sent to the front of your amp and which. Glenn delaune demo boss gt100 4 cable method with splawn super comp 50 duration. A legacy library of effects from the line 6 m, m9, m5, dl4tm, mm4 tm, fm4. Set up your m so the overdrives and mods are running into the front of your amp. It utilizes the same technology as their helix processor, which allows the unit to run up to six processing blocks at once. It wont work with the classic channel of the bluguitar amp1 when using 4 cable method. I know there are several people on board including our illustrious leader, robert that have a line6 m or m9.
Since i dont know what type of tones you are after, i will post an all around setup i use with my original band. Or things you find helpful for creating different sounds. Before we get into the guts of four cable method what it is and what it can do. I plan to use it with my tone king metropolitan to switch channels. This gives guitarists who prefer to use a real amp the chance to utilise the revolutionary helix effect modelling in a streamlined unit ready to hit the stage. Im changing presets by changing the patches on the pod. I will be going from the guitar to a compressor, into a volume pedal, and then the m. Would also like to hear peoples thoughts on their favorite wah pedal. Line 6 obviously understands the realities of gigging.
If your multieffects unit lets you move the loop around within patches, you can place. Rigtalk view topic anything to replace g system yet. Four cable method written by bvesco on january 5, 2008 the so called four cable method 4cm allows you to use pod x3 live or digitech gsp1101 as a full featured effects only processor with your existing amplifier. A legacy library of effects from the line 6 m, m9, m5, dl4, mm4, fm4, and dm4 pedals is also included, and users can even load custom impulse responses irs for stagefoh routings and acoustic guitar body resonance. Fs14 are for 1tube od, 2classic dist, 3 facial fuzz, 4delay wmods. Legacy effects library from m, m9, m5, dl4, mm4, fm4, and dm4. Then, i will try the 4cable method and see how that works.
You connect using both your amplifiers input and its effects loop at the same time. Sep 02, 20 greetings, need your opinions on line 6 m stompbox vs podhd500x. Apr 19, 2011 i receive a lot of emails talking about connecting the line 6 m using the 4 cable method, or in the fastpaced, alwaysabbreviated forum world, the 4cm. Now you need to set up your patch to make use of the effects loop. How to hook up your m using the 4 cable method corey witt.
Quite a few people have been asking me how i cable this badass pedal board up enjoy. I use an hd500 these days more than the m only because tube amp 4 cable method gigs are fewer and farther between these days. Roland boss gt 100 marshall jvm 205h 4 cable method. I plan on using the 4 cable method, and also a couple of external pedals. I use this on my board running with a h9 daisy chained using the 4 cable method. I looked up the four cable method with this thing and i think thats really important to the. I have a gt10 and use it with the 4cable method and a 5150ii so just for effects, no amp sims, which arent that great indeed. Also, doublecheck your m settings so that you have the fx loop. In addition to these, i also have a ton of individual pedals to compare them against. Which multifx unit that allows you to use the 4 cable method and allows you to change channels on your amp. Hooking up the m with the 4 cable method opened up a whole new dimension to the tone. It describes a way to connect your guitar to your effects pedals and amplifier. Thanks shimmilou, so it is possible to use the amps preamp. Line 6 introduces hx effects multieffects pedal guitar world.
Line 6 helix hx effects compact multi fx processor nearly. Featuring the same hx audio engine as helix processors, hx effects leverages dsp processing to run up to nine effects. I was looking at the boss gt10, digitech rp, and line 6 m. How to use the four cable method guitar gear finder. Im still a noob with my m and would appreciate advice from you pros out there currently im trying to figure out how to get an old school acdc sound. Step beyond hx stomp is a professionalgrade multieffects processor that delivers the sound of helix amps, cabs, and effects in an ultracompact pedal. Whereas the line 6 hx effects pedal is designed to be the centerpiece of a pedalboard, providing full control over individual effects, amp switching, and external midiequipped pedalshx stomp is a programmable ampcabeffectsir pedal that seamlessly. The ability to run guitar effects either into the input of the amplifier, or within its effect. The 4 cable method works with the line 6 m but not the m9 or m5 as. I only need a multifx unit for the effects, i dont need the modeling. Discussion in backline started by midget donkeys, may 9, 2010. As for line 6 tried the m,m9 pod pro i always hear some weird tone to line 6 fx maybe its me. The ios include mono or stereo inputs, mono or stereo outputs, and a stereoassignable effects sendreturnall 14.
The best part is that after being very pissed about the 2x12 i had being too heavy and way too loud, im able to get a terrific big fat sound with all three amps running and not be too loud on. But for some reason when i use fs8, right after it changes the preset it turns off all the effects i have in my preset. The 4cable method allows you to do that and it makes your sound so professional. Just like with the hd500x, you can easily change which effects are sent to the front of your amp and which effects are sent to the effects loop after the preamp. I use the 4 cable method too, also with additional pedals besides my m, and it works great. The 4 cable method 4cm, is a term usually heard in guitarrelated conversations. In addition, legacy effects from the acclaimed line 6 mseries and stompbox modeler pedals are also included. With the power to use 9 effects at once, i can have comp eq and a gate on all the time and add effects as you want. I know how to plug the guitar into the m9 and the fx loop arrangement between m9 and the amps send and return. Oct 19, 2018 line 6 has unveiled the step beyond hx stomp, a multieffects processor for guitar and bass that models the sounds of their helix amps, cabs, and effects in one pedal. He says this is best for rehearsals if you dont have an amp, or youll use the pa routing. The stompboxes in the m could be summed up something like this. What theyre referring to is a way to connect your guitar effects processors up using 4 cables. Where to put external effects with m using 4 cable method line 6.
M 4 cable method does fx loop on amp have to be on. Hello, im using my line 6 pod hd500x as a midi controller for my axe fx ii mark ii. M with external effects without using 4 cable method line 6. I am trying to get a steve vai and joe satriani sound set up. Warning about downloaded tones, patches and presets. I did trawl through knowledge base but could not get an answer to this. Lugging the helix to the garage and setting up the 4 cable method takes enough timehassle that i dont do it. From the output leftmono of the helix in to the effects loop return of your amp. The 4 cable method youtube the 4 cable method step by step tutorial and explanation duration. Line 6 helix hx effects compact multi fx processor.
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