How to do the 4 cable method with the Line 6 Helix (the EASY way!)

Got a Helix? Got an amp with an FX loop? Want to use them together? Here's how to do the 4 cable method with the Line 6 Helix (the EASY way!)

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[kidlargo]

Short, concise, and to the point. Excellent. Thank you!!

[Abellyisforjelly]

Finally! This is the first setup I’ve found for the helix that doesn’t sound like shit and give me a bunch of racket. Thank you! Subbed

[aubreyjones]

I'm a little late in finding this video, but this is the only method I've tried that does not present a ground loop....magic!!!

[BrianSGuitars]

Thank you God! Finally someone made this simple enough I can figure it out! Nicely done!

[ssi]

Thanks for the video would have loved to hear a demo after this 4CM set up😀

[djkolcun]

I just did a similar set up with two separate audio lines (one pre, one post) but stayed with the send & return (sort of standard) vice doubling up on the 1/4" and panning - cool idea though. Appreciate it!

[angrybuzzy]

That is a beautiful method, BH! Thanks for making the video and posting!

[surfrby]

This was brilliant, thank you subscribed 👍

[georgedunham]

Dude!! Unreal video. I’ve only just got my helix and honestly I would’ve thought they would’ve made it so the send of the amps FX loop just goes to send and same for return and then you just assign your inputs and outputs as required on your second line. But, apparently not! 😂
Still pretty easy, so thanks heaps for the video man

[kenijonesESQ]

Thanks so much Brother. Cheers from Canada

[musicgearnetwork]

Just became your 300th Like. Great video!

[privacynomoreolny]

5 stars two thumbs up watched this demo vid and there is no more confusion best regards!

[richjohnson]

Great information Ben, thank you. Can you possibly do this set-up with a Mesa Boogie Triaxis? I have that and would love to see it done with that unit. Cheers.

[yuudee]

what i thought about 4CM is complex, is the naming "send, return" of both amp and multi-effect, if some brand to rename it to a simple new name, it could better for us.

[craigjasper]

I’m waiting for a new amp to arrive and this is exactly how I’m planning on using the four cable method. Quick question - why do you use panned left and right jack outs instead of the effects send?

[crsantin]

My amp sounds great like this. Am I setting my inputs and outputs to line level or instrument level?

[funkyblofeldsam]

Thank you Ben, your video is very useful !!!!

[oziresteixeira]

Thanks! It works on the hx effects? Brasilian up here!

[ryanabitz]

Hey Ben. This was a great use of 4CM! Super straight forward and makes sense.

Do you have any experience in using 4CM with two separate amps? I guess it's called 7CM.? I tried this with a traditional 4CM setup but for both amps using the send/returns on each amp and send/return 1/2 on the Helix if that makes sense. But it doesn't sound as good as just using an A/B/Y box straight into the front of both amps. That sounds killer. Any alternative suggestions on how to hook up two separate amps through the Helix? I'd love to control both amps with the Helix, like have all the effects go to both amps. I don't care about ping pong delay and shit like that. I just want a wall of sound using the Helix and both amps simultaneously. Does that make sense? Love to hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

[ward]

With this method, can I use the amps and cabs within the helix rather than the amp everything is plugged into?

I’m using a Fender Champion 100.