GFHG “The Tone I Hear In My Head” Helix Pedalboard
When I sit down with any rig designed for the ethereal tones of modern worship music, this is the sound I chase. It’s the tone I naturally gravitate toward when tracking songs, and it’s where I land when I take a song in a different direction and write my own parts. To me, it’s just that sound. Open. Airy. A supportive wash underneath. It keeps me from overplaying and helps me focus on what matters. When I think of being “locked in” from a tone perspective, this is it. And when my tone is locked in, I’m able to focus less on it—and more on Christ.
I hope you enjoy using this preset as much as I did making it. Soli Deo Gloria!
– Troy, GFHG
Methodology of the GFHG “The Tone I Hear In My Head” Helix Pedalboards:
First, I prefer to make the following changes to the Helix for this preset:
Preset Mode Switches: 8 Snapshots
Stomp Mode Switches: 10 Switches
Snapshot Edits: Discard
This pack includes two main patches, with the only difference being the modulation used.
GFHGBrdSwirl utilizes Univibe (which I use to emulate a Lo-Fi sound) and Vibrato.
GFHGBrdWobble utilizes Univibe and Tremolo.
The signal chain:
Compressor – Dialed in to match my Origin Effects Cali76CD settings.
POG – Dialed in to match my “all-around” setting on the POG2.
Drive 1 – Dialed in similar to the medium gain drives I prefer (e.g., JHS Kilt, Daily Driver, Case Study Effects Aspen).
Drive 2 – Dialed in similar to the various light gain drives I prefer (e.g., Greer Amps Light Speed, SoloDallas Storm).
Boost – Dialed in to match my Jackson Audio Prism.
Volume Pedal – Dialed in to match my…just kidding.
8th delay
Dotted 8th delay
Tremolo or Vibrato
Reverb – Decay, mix, etc., is adjusted throughout the Snapshots.
Univibe
Split Left/Right:
Left Amp: AC30 Fawn into Match G25 cab
Right Amp: Deluxe Reverb into C12 cab, then into a compressor
Post EQ – the final touch that brings it all together.
The Snapshots include:
Clean
Boost
Light OD
Big OD
AmbtWobble
Dual Delay
Huge Lead
AMBT Vib or AMBT Trem
The GFHG Favorites
Also included in this pack are over 40 of my go-to favorites for the Helix. If you want to try out the various effects I prefer to use, import these into the Favorites section of the editor.
Amps:
AC30 GFHG – I recommend pairing this with Deluxe Verb GFHG
Deluxe Verb GFHG – I recommend pairing this with the AC30 GFHG. When using this amp in stereo with another, add Dlx Vrb Comp directly after it.
GFHG AC30 GB – I recommend pairing this with the DeluxVerb2GFHG
DeluxVerb2GFHG – I recommend pairing this with the GFHG AC30 GB. When using this amp in stereo with another, add Dlx Vrb Comp directly after it.
Cabs:
G25 + C12 GFHG – I recommend using this with the AC30 GFHG + Deluxe Verb GFHG pair
G25 + Fller GFHG – Experiment with this one.
GB + C12 GFHG – I recommend using this with the GFHG AC30 GB + DeluxVerb2GFHG pair
Compressors:
Cali76 GFHG – Dialed in to match my Origin Effects Cali76CD settings.
TonePress GFHG – Dialed in to match my Barber TonePress settings.
Drives/Boosts:
Aspen GFHG – Dialed in to match my Case Study Effects Aspen settings.
Boost GE-7 GFHG – Dialed in to match my Boss GE-7 settings.
Prism Boost GFHG – Dialed in to match my Jackson Audio Prism settings.
Light Speed GFHG – Dialed in to match my Greer Amps Light Speed settings.
Superbolt GFHG – Dialed in to match my low gain JHS Superbolt settings.
Delays:
Dotted Mod GFHG – Nice dotted eighth delay with a little more control over the high end when needed.
Dual Delay GFHG – 8th into Dotted 8th dual delay.
Tape 8th GFHG – Dotted 8th delay with some nice movement and chewiness.
Tape DOT GFHG – 8th delay with some nice movement and chewiness.
Modulation/Octave:
Destroyer GFHG – Attempted to emulate how I use the Destroyer algorithm in the Strymon Mobius.
Julia GFHG – Dialed in to match my Walrus Audio Julia settings.
Mid Trem – Basic tremolo.
StutterTrem GFHG – Stutter tremolo, à la the intro to Mighty Warrior by Elevation Worship.
Subtle VB GFHG – Subtle Vibrato.
VB-2 Fast – Faster Vibrato.
Wick VB GFHG – Vibrato I like to use for most Phil Wickham songs.
POG Annoying – Very high-pitched POG sound that’s really only useful for ambient stuff.
POG Mid Mix GFHG – My “everyday” POG setting. Great for lead lines.
POG Upper GFHG – POG setting that emphasizes the high octave.
Reverbs:
1 is mild, 2 is moderate, and 3 is more intense and washed out.
GFHGC1, GFHGC2, GFHGC3 – These are somewhere between a Cloud and a Plate—bright, airy, and definitely has that ethereal vibe.
GFHGH1, GFHGH2 – These reverbs give the sense of space without being a focal point of the tone.
GFHGR1, GFHGR2, GFHGR3 – Reminds me of the perfect decay and beloved artifacting the Strymon BigSky is known for, but with a slightly darker tone.
Miscellaneous:
Post Amp EQ GFHG – I put this at the very end of every preset I make; the final touch that brings it all together.
Importing Presets:
You can import these into your Helix using a USB cable and Line 6’s software, HX Edit, which is available for download on their website. Note: If you attempt to load them and you encounter any sort of error, update HX Edit and your Helix and you’ll be good to go.
And remember, I’m here to help! If you have any questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out—I’m happy to assist you in getting the most out of your presets.
Coram Deo,
Troy, GuitarforHISGLORY
troy@guitarforhisglory.com
