How To Make Your Helix Or Kemper FEEL Like The Real Thing
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These are my 5 tips and tricks for making your modeler sound like a tube amp, I use these techniques all the time to dial in my modeling amp profiles and presets.
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The link is not available. How cab i get the preset?
Dude that intro, that needs to be made into a song and released, fantastic.
Yeah, it´ awesome! Go for it Rhett!
Word. That was awesome.
Indeed: reminded me of Mike Oldfield, Fleetwood Mac and The War On Drugs, which is a huge compliment. :)
Jimmy R I strongly concur with this statement
So much... This!
Quick Summary of the 5 Tips:
1. High Pass/Low Cut (80Hz) & Low Pass/High Cut (10khz) presets. Mimics tube amp and speakers natural roll offs.
2. Compression on last block to (a) mimic studio outboard compression to even out dynamics & tame high end harshness & (b) mimics effect of a tube amps natural compression when cranked.
3. EQ: Pull out frequencies. Subtractive EQ to help gain staging down the chain. Remove low end mud & boom. High end harshness. Position: Post amp and cab & Pre Fx. EQ in the FX loop position.
4: Soft Clipping/OD pedal post amp & cab position to mimic speaker breakup and power amp saturation. More for ‘feel’ as opposed to more gain.
5. FX placement: Experiment with before and after the amp. Delay reverb B4=like pedals straight into amp & After = Studio effect/clarity.
LOL I wrote my own summary while listening.
Here's a great trick for helix. Place the kinky boost between amp and cab sim, I set it to just above unity gain, leave the boost off and set the bright to taste. Its been dubbed the Eric Johnson trick.
And no more money wasted on new pedals trying to achieve that sound - or a thousand other sounds.
I've started using a Hotcake OD as a way of adding more sparkle to my sound. Pedal has a ton of output and go from completely clean to fuzz territory, and it has a tone knob labelled "presence". Knobs are somewhat interactive. I've been using it set completely clean, with the presence knob all the way up, and it's wonderful after a compressor that kills highs. It does something to the signal that an EQ can't do.
An entire video of that intro would be magical.
There's something different about your arrangements these days. They've got this "breaking out/finally free" quality that i really enjoy. Good stuff, man. Thanks for the tips.
To make a modeler feel like a real tube amp just strap a 50lb lump of lead to it.
LMAO
This made me laugh. Thank you.
Idk though because my headrush pedal board is like 20 pound !??!
The clean at the beginning. Kemper or Helix?
That's the easy way. Strap it to a stack of cinder blocks.
I tried your suggestions last night at a gig and they made a big difference (in a good way). I am really starting to love my tone through the HX Stomp. Thanks so much Rhett.
One of your BEST videos ever. I've doing some of these things with the Helix but this gave me more things to try. Also, it gives me a framework to think about the signal flow. The music and the opening "eye in the sky" were icing on the cake. Thanks for the GREAT episode.
That Intro is awesome, I LOVED IT. That delay at 19:50 sounds amazing, especially when listening stereo monitors and headphones. Around 18:00-20:30 you talked about the tape delay and reverb and I am so thankful you talked about having reverb and delays at the end of the chain and after the amp, I've never done that but I love the sound of the reverb after the amp and I cant wait to try moving it in my set up and hearing.
This is actually a great insight for mixing if you receive somebody's amp sim recording. I'm definitely gonna try this from a mixing perspective.
Super informative, I'm a Helix Rack user myself, and I always liked to use some Cpmression after the amp.
Thanks a lot Rhett, I love watching your videos, I never miss one of them !
Spent some time just applying some of the things that you have mentioned in this video. Really helped me clean up my tones on my Helix. I normally use a parametric EQ to make a few narrow cuts in areas that I felt were really harsh. However, adding that compressor towards the end really started to provide the feedback/responsiveness that I've always been looking for.
Subscribed to your channel, and shared this to lots of people. Really great stuff!
Thanks for the tips .... I have several tube amp heads and cabinets and now I,m getting the best tones of my life with the HX Stomp and a Tech21 solid state power amp .... the warmest tones and versatility !!!
I understand why we want to replicate those tube amp sounds with modelling but in a way I also think, when ya have all that creative modelling potential at your fingertips, why would ya wanna bother trying to make sounds that have already been done to death. Make something amazing and different sounding. Ya got the tools! Make it unique!
Hell yeah. I'm using a Helix and Variax combo and more bothered about reassigning the tone knob to control the pitch shifter and stuff like that.
agree. bring something new to the table.
I think that's what's so exciting about where this technology is at...people who want to experiment and use these new tools to create new sounds can. People who want to create a traditional sound can. Whats more, both of these groups can do so without needing 10s of 1000s of dollars of gear...or a bunch of different pieces of gear connected. A 13 year old can recreate the tones (or close enough) that inspire them to play...or have the freedom to innovate...in their bedroom with gear that can be amassed over a couple of xmas' and bdays. Pros can do the same without needing a full time roadie and tech hauling and maintaining a crap ton of gear.
Sometimes a song calls for a classic sound, familiarity is something to be thought of when coming up with tones of your own. Something recognized is what originally draws the audience in, until you've gotten recognition and can begin altering a sound to fit yourself. This is the evolution of musicians over time, and if you notice a lot of people get frustrated when artists change their sound. Its what they're known for. A lot of the greatest bands started out as cover bands.
Lol i have a fender mustang 3 v.1 and i turn on all the goofy shit on there just to see what I can do with it. Anything with multi effects can give you weird ass sounds 😆
Rhett this was huge for me! I use a Kemper on a regular basis and the other day I literally spent 3 hours trying different things to accomplish the tone in my head. The graphic EQ is a game changer.
Just downloaded Rhett's Helix presets- they are great, the tips he talks about in the video do really make a difference. I've been using my Helix for over a year, I love it but I'm a total noob when it comes to stuff like high pass filters and all that. Can't wait to try these out live in a band context. Rhett- you should do more vids like this for us guys who are using modellers but need some advice.
I tried some of these tips on my Kemper . The Graphic EQ adjustment really improved my clean sounds. Less spikey "Digital sounding ". Much better than just adjusting the main or Monitor Out Put EQ . Thanks Rhett !
Excellent intro! I’m buying a Kemper this month and really looking forward to digging into the multiple sounds.
Tried the Compressor trick. Works amazingly to bring the tube tone out! Huge thanks!
Another great tip I found in YT is to match the amp and cab volume to the bypass volume of your guitar, which eliminates some digital clipping that sometimes can occur.
Wow! Thanks. One of the most helpful videos for us who use modelers. Can’t wait to try this out.
This is a must video for any guitarist, musician or producer mixer etc... Amazingly simple!
For A/Bing different effects combos or adjustments to different parameters on the Kemper, I've found the looper can be really useful. Record a simple loop, hit play, exit looper mode and A/B as much as needed. It speeds up the workflow pretty nicely.
I don't comment often, but when I do, it's because I'm blown away by the blue Novo solo tone. Absolutely massive. I haven't heard anything like that come from a single coil except for Jimi's Voodoo Chile (slight return) after the wah intro. Great choice in the fuzz.
Bro I just applied these tips on my profiles and everything sounds waaay better!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Just want to say the opening is extremely professional. Was wonderful job of editing. It had that million dollar feel.
@@justinTime077 Agreed haha
great tip on the compressor last in the chain: I have an HX stomp and while it is very responsive to the guitar volume in terms of gain level, the volume drop is quite annoying in most of the amp models, so the compressor last will keep the "front end" gain dynamics while evening out the volume
Great content as always, Rhett
I don't know why I never thought of putting a little compression at the end of the chain... Great idea.
Putting a little room reverb at the end of the chain helps with getting more of an "amp in the room" feel too.
Great video.
The "Pride (In the Name of Love)" riff during the pre-/post-amp delay and reverb demo was amazing. I do really like how those two effects sound in front of the amp, although it sounds good either way. The grit that comes onto the tails and repeats from running into the preamp is an oft-overlooked part of the tone. Pete Thorn did a great video about EVH's use of the Echoplex delay into the front of his Plexi and how that's the key to really nailing the sound of the riffs (aside from practicing your butt off to get the tempo and the notes right, of course).
Thanks Rhett, Great info and absolutely love the musical intro!
I love that I learn so much from your videos, Rhett! I just got a Two-Notes CAB M and even though you didn't add this to the list, the same principles apply which I am going to add to my future sounds. Thanks man!
The music during the beginning of this video was simply stellar!
Thanks Rhett! You're killing it. I cant wait to get home and work on my hx stomp now. And that track was killer. Cool about the high pass and low pass too. I really noticed the low pass doing its thing. My best tip right now for using the stomp integrated with a board is to use midi control. I'm able to use all of my favorite strymon pedals and overdrives/fuzz and switch them all with a single button push.
love your atmospheric sounds and intro music. superb playing man, great feel and beautiful touch.
You know, using that deluxe compressor and the high/low pass really made a HUGE difference. I was using the 5 band MESA EQ in the Helix before but I was able to get better results with the high/low pass. The compressor at the end, just as you described, really does add that slight "tubey" feel. Good stuff Mr. Shull!
I really struggled with getting my tone on the Helix, and when I applied some of your tips regarding the high pass, EQ and some compression after the amp block, my tone shaped up to be what I wanted it to sound like! Thank you so much!
Thank you Rhett, your explanations are really clear for someone like me still trying to get my head around a lot of the jargon when you enter the frontier zone between being a guitarist and an audio engineer
Thank you Rhett, I've just begun using Kemper and this was very helpful!
The music and videography for the intro is pure art. Beautiful.
Fantastic vital info for us old jazz guys! THANK YOU
Thank you so much, Rhett!! I've been waiting on this video eagerly. Well worth the wait.
As usual, a very clear and concise explanation of the topic and your approach/reasoning. Modeler pedals are a hot topic and as a tube amp player I've learned a lot from your vids. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Rhett!
Hey Rhett. This info is so great. I basically could not stand the sound of my modeler with my frfr or going direct to front of house. But this info has definitely renewed my faith and I now can reintroduce this setup back into my options. Thank you so much. Benny
I’m with you on the delay and reverb in front of the amp emulation. However, I often put some additional stereo (room or plate) reverb after amp and cabinet just to make it feel less mono and more like in the room. Especially for in ear situations or headphone monitoring a great tool.
Yeah bro me to
GREAT production value, Rhett. Stellar vid!
An excellent video. I’ve only recently discovered great results by low and high cutting on my Helix. Looking forward to trying the other tips!
Haven't even started the vid. But I just wanted to say that this channel is absolutely great, and this is coming from a guy who is totally into metal.
Man, that intro! It was one of the best mix I've ever heard, amazing! You could do a step by step on how do you recorded, mixed and composed that, it would give so much insight! Amazing content as always man, keep it up the good work! Thanks.
it kinda' reminds me of that LADY ANTEBELLUM song " i need you now," and the solo was like eric johnson playing in a style like david gilmore { if that makes sense}, not that he ripped it off , it just has that feel, i like it BTW
that is ment as a compliment
Yep...what everyone else said that intro rocked!!
The intro was beautiful and amazing. Fantastic and informative quality indeed!
Yup that was great
@@dep1001 Indeed my man
Truly fantastic !
Rhett - This is perhaps your best instructional video. I enjoyed watching this and learnt a lot. Thanks and love from India!
Rhett, the opening videography is straight up LEGIT. I loved it, and that intro track is amazing! 😎👍
Awesome video, Rhett.
There were a few tricks I was unaware of that I am stoked to try. Others were 'studio tricks' that I use in my DAW but hadn't considered using directly in my Kemper.
Also, what a great into song. I really appreciate that you do that, as well as the cinematic choices, like split screens, aerials, etc. Keep up the good work and amazing music. Cheers from Norway.
Agree with all the comments about the intro. Smooooth. I dont have either Helix or Kemper but have the Tech21 flyrig v2 as my rig core. SansAmp is based on the 'blonde' series, and then drive options for Mesa/Plexi. It takes pedals really well and includes effects loop send/return. Can def. still apply these concepts even if I'm not using the two systems demo'd here. Thanks Rhett!
I'm new to guitar and I have learned so much from your videos. You are a great musician and have a lot of knowledge. Thanks for passing this on. Great video
Rhett... You're like a Novo show room. Those guitars have a special place in my heart that no other guitars have-
And I've never even held one...
Yet. 👏🏻
Great stuff. I have the Helix in rack form and this was very informative for me. Thanks Rhett!
Thumbs up for the soft shaper tip on the kemper. The sound gains thickness and it's actually quite noticeable through headphones.
Thanks for the video! Your tips helped me solve my issues with way too much high end with my Helix presets and amp/cab.
Fantastic intro! All the layers are very tasteful and sound killer.
Fantastic tutorial! I definitely learned a lot and look forward to more.
hands down, the best tips ever. You made my Kemper behave way better. Thanks bro!
Great video. Very helpful. Loved the tones. Wish I could have those tones as close as possible for my PODGO.
Great stuff, Rhett. I'm definitely working on some new patches this evening!
Loved that fuzz tone on the solo, on the end of the intro!
I’m going to try that compressor trick. I love adding grit to my tone by using the LA Compressor at the beginning of my chain in the Helix.
very helpful stuff here...thanx for explaining the "why" of using low and high pass adjustments to your amp/cab sims...the only video i've seen that actually details what you're trying to emulate with a real amp...
Thanks for the very valuable informations ! Again, nice serious work Rhett !
Always very thoughtful. Love your stuff, dude. You help.
This intro track is magic, well done man!!!
Subtractive EQ is key to using them ,most newcomers find it counter intuitive. Great tip !
That's really good guidance, Rhett. Thank you.
Great as always! Thanks Rhett for the info and advice
Great video Rhett, another thing you can do which I do is adjust the sag in the amp, that will have more of an effect to the feel than sound but you can hear and feel the difference, if you want more of a spongy feel this is a good way to do it.
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Rhett Shull I learned a lot (I don’t have/use modelers yet, no qualms with them, just haven’t gone that route yet). This was really enlightening man. Also, I know you’re gonna hate me for it, but you misspelled compression (sorry 😟). Love YOUUUUUU
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This came at the right time for me! I have a 60W Tweed Blues Deville 410 which is great... until the kids go to bed. I got hold of Amplitube for bass since I don't have a bass amp but I decided to try using it for guitar for late night practices. Total $h!t show but a lot of the pointers in this video clearly point out my problem areas, especially the HP/LP tip.
One thing that stood out to me was the use of EQ after the amp. This is something that's become a huge no-no for me when recording an actual tube amp. It robs the guitar/amp/cabinet of it's warmth, leaving it with a colder, more digital tone. Is this just less of a concern with sims? Typically, if I want to bring it out in the mix, I apply a harmonic exciter, accentuating the highs. If it's a little too hot, I apply tube or even tape saturation, re-purposing the unnecessary highs. Punch? Add compression with attack. In the past, Parametric EQ was my hammer and every problem was a nail. Now, I'm conditioned to hit the breaks every time it comes up. =D
Thanks for everything, Rhett!
Rhett Shull kemper user here.
So do you apply the same principles you demoed on the hx effects to the kemper (global eq, compression start the end)
Also, if I profile comes with the eq already tweaked do you leave it or set it 0 and apply the graphic eq?
Thanks man
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Wow, throwing on the delay after amp sounds so good in the headphones. 🤩
This is so awesome, thanks so much! I use the Profiler Stage, which I love and have been creating great sounds, and the only one of these techniques I've used is the high pass and low pass (at the same settings you show here). But I hadn't considered the other things you discuss here. Brilliant!
I use the HX in my computer/monitors only, but run a cable out of the fx send to the return of one of my little tube amp heads on a 4x12 behind me a few feet set to a really low volume. Helps get that "in the room" feel thing going.
Such a great video! I just got my helix LT like a month ago so this is perfect timing and it helps out a lot!
That minute and a half opening of black and white drone footage and guitar was killer. I almost wished it was longer. Great work!
Lovin' that snow drone footage.
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Thanks Rhett!
I learned a lot about compression by dragging a compressor around the signal chain in my Headrush. I’ve also learned where I personally like tremolo, phaser, etc. But most surprising is how I’ve learned how simple my favorite signal chain is, and really all I ever needed was a house out in the country where I can crank my amps!
Love your videos man..and your playing. Keep it up! Downloaded your HX stomp pack awhile ago. That move with the compressor! Would have never thought to do that. cheers!
Rhett thanks for the EQ tips.. love the sounds you get. Great intro song also... 👍
Good stuff Rhett. Live the hi and low cut trick, definitely going to check that out. I love the compressor last in the chain I do the same.
Production value! Great intro, Rhett.
Rhett you did a great job here. Thank you.
Melodic perfection in your intro. ROCK on sir.
always helpful and informative, thanks Rhett !!
Love Love the intro. Huge thanks for these tips, I'll be trying them out on my Kemper tonight :0)
Beacause of your videos I started to play guitar once again! Good bless you mate!
I love compression first stage to smoothen my playing and to help hit the sweet spot of a modeled amp and stay there. A little roll of volume makes for subtle tone response. If an amp is modeled correctly it should have the natural compression when pushed. Totally agree with post compression use to get there, all an art. I was using the hi roll off on cabs starting at 6k but lately have gone as low as 3600hz.
Thanks Rhett, I've tried these tips and they really make the tone more authentic. It's taken me years to trust modellers, but I'm gettig there! : )
That intro makes me want to go skiing, listening to that sound. Right on.
Rhett, this video is incredibly helpful - thank you!
Such a helpful video. Thanks Rhett
Great tips... Gain stage is so important as you pointed out!