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#46357 - 06/18/17 06:05 PM 11 rack vs Helix
sable904 Offline
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Let me know your feelings of the 11 rack to the helix? I just received the helix and can't wait to get started on it. I also have the 11 rack with mostly Singtall's presets. So pro and con's to each. Did I make the right choice going with the helix or stick to the 11 rack?

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#46359 - 06/19/17 07:52 AM Re: 11 rack vs Helix [Re: sable904]
lespauled Online   content
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Helix is a whole new generation of guitar processors. It handles IRs, which is not available on the 11R without some external unit.

Here's link to some people's 2 cents on the subject:
http://www.tdpri.com/threads/eleven-rack-vs-helix.719880/


Since you have both units, why not do a full review?

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#46360 - 06/24/17 02:16 AM Re: 11 rack vs Helix [Re: lespauled]
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First of all: with the helix use IRs. The internal cabs are better than the 11r ones but are not good enough, imho.
I have a helix and I had an 11r and I prefer the quality of modeling of the Helix: the amps that really shine imho are the archetype (archon), the badonk (line6 model) and the drz.
The slo on the helix sounds better than the one in 11r.
The choice of fx is huge and the quality is great.
I loved my 11r, but I don't miss it at all (except for the ecstacy model, well, I really miss it smile )


Edited by Ichil (06/24/17 02:18 AM)

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#46361 - 06/28/17 11:51 PM Re: 11 rack vs Helix [Re: Ichil]
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DUDE!!! You made the absolute RIGHT CHOICE!!!

LOVE MINE!!!

Here is something to keep you busy a wile and there are some presets in there too the ones under the "new" folder are the one I use exclusively now... enjoy
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m19ymuuus8qid7d/AACLHcDWpEUZsUF54GLom6Xua?dl=0

Now all you need is a Variax It is the game changer!!!

here is a cool one but I have the JTV-89F

This will be my next one!!!

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#46362 - 06/29/17 12:00 AM Re: 11 rack vs Helix [Re: jaminjimlp]
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Oh also the standard built in cabs are quite nice I find that I hardly ever use the IR's anymore... there is so many tweaking options on them and you can use 2 in parallel and even stereo ones... look for so youtubers out there that show you how to and demonstrate it as well.
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#46363 - 06/29/17 09:17 AM Re: 11 rack vs Helix [Re: jaminjimlp]
sable904 Offline
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Thanks to all that replied. I can't wait to get it up and running. I have a hectic schedule. So it's time to open myself to a new world of possibilities. Thanks again.

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