Line6 Helix Feedbacker vs. Freqout, DF-2 & Dr. Distorto
Do you want synthetic guitar feedback and can't decide if you want a dedicated pedal or use the Feedbacker algorithm from the Line6 Helix family? Maybe this shootout will help you out. The pedals that I use in this video:
Boss DF-2 Super Feedbacker and Distortion
Analog distortion based on the DS-2 Turbo Distortion with the addition of a digital feedbacker. The feedback is triggered when you hold the footswitch down. The only control knob over the feedback is an overtone knob which blends between unison and an octave above the note it tracks. You can't use the feedbacker without distortion.
Digitech Freqout
The only dedicated feedback pedal in this video. With an nice array of interval options and control over feedback gain, onset (attack), and switches for dry kill and latching or momentary footswitch modes, this pedal is really versatile.
Line6 Dr. Distorto
From the ToneCore series, this pedal combines a versatile distortion with feedback and a simple noise gate. Out of the other pedals, this has the most control over feedback timing, but lacks interval options since it can only do unison or an octave above. The feedback is triggered automatically when it's turned on.
Line6 Helix Feedbacker
Introduced in Helix firmware version 3.70, this effect block can be added in the chain. Compared to the others, this one has the most intervals and other editable parameters. Since it uses polyphonic tracking, it uses a lot of processing power which may lead to not being able to use other effects in the smaller Helix pedals like the HX Stomp (XL).
00:00 Intro
01:32 Boss DF-2
03:26 Digitech Freqout
06:30 Line6 Dr. Distorto
10:39 Line6 Helix Feedbacker
19:25 Conclusion
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