JP-2C and Helix

sheehanje said:

Is anyone using a Helix with the JP-2C?

I used mine with the Mark V, and I'm assuming I need to set all my sends/return/output to Instrument rather than line level. Does anyone have any tips on using a processor like this with 4 Cable Method?

Is seem to get a ton of noise even with the guitar turned all the way down. A hiss. The Mark V had an FX Loop level control, the JP-2C doesn't. Should I be lowering my levels on my Helix?

Thanks in advanced - only my second day with this beast of an amp so I'll be tweaking for a while.

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Gekkojoe said:

I have this set up. I noticed a lot of noise until I unplugged the USB cable from my Helix. Now it is practically silent and I don't use any noise gates.

I would definitely plug into the same outlet as that is another big reason for noise.

Check cables, one bad cable can make a big difference.

If you need any other tips let me know.

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gtrnstuff said:

To really get rid of the buzzing noise, I sometimes have to use an iso transformer in the audio line from the FX device to the front input of the amp.

With my MK V 25, I use a Suhr Iso Boost with the switch set to iso (left).

This is both with the Helix and my Axe FX II in 4CM. The hum buster cables didn't totally fix it, the iso transformer did.

Something like an EbTech Hum Eliminator would work, too, as long as you're feeding it with an active, buffered signal, which you would be doing coming from a FX unit like we're discussing.

Oddly enough, using Helix in 4CM with my Dr Z Maz 18, flipping the switch to "iso" is noisier.

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Ibanezex718 said:

sheehanje said:

Is anyone using a Helix with the JP-2C?

I used mine with the Mark V, and I'm assuming I need to set all my sends/return/output to Instrument rather than line level. Does anyone have any tips on using a processor like this with 4 Cable Method?

Is seem to get a ton of noise even with the guitar turned all the way down. A hiss. The Mark V had an FX Loop level control, the JP-2C doesn't. Should I be lowering my levels on my Helix?

Thanks in advanced - only my second day with this beast of an amp so I'll be tweaking for a while.

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This is the exactly reason why after I got my JP2C I noticed just how bad the effects in my POD hd500x were. I immediately got a deal on a Fractal fx8 unit and haven't looked back once to Line6. Got my FX8 hooked up and it's completely silent, effects are world class, no tone suck at all from the amp, sounds just like plugging directly into the front of the amp.
Naturally the 4cm is really noisy. Lots of cables going everywhere and naturally a ground hum usually exists. Yes you need to set your inputs to instrument level. Not sure if the helix has a ground lift switch like the pod does but try that as well. If not the extra noise is a result of cabling/ power supply/ dirty power. Make sure your entire rig is plugged into the same outlet. If you've done all that and you still get the nasty buzz or hum look into an isolation box to rid of any ground loops.

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richb said:

Ibanezex718 said:

This is the exactly reason why after I got my JP2C I noticed just how bad the effects in my POD hd500x were. I immediately got a deal on a Fractal fx8 unit and haven't looked back once to Line6. Got my FX8 hooked up and it's completely silent, effects are world class, no tone suck at all from the amp, sounds just like plugging directly into the front of the amp.
Naturally the 4cm is really noisy. Lots of cables going everywhere and naturally a ground hum usually exists. Yes you need to set your inputs to instrument level. Not sure if the helix has a ground lift switch like the pod does but try that as well. If not the extra noise is a result of cabling/ power supply/ dirty power. Make sure your entire rig is plugged into the same outlet. If you've done all that and you still get the nasty buzz or hum look into an isolation box to rid of any ground loops.

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