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I'm considering buying a Catalyst 60 or 100 combo to use as my live FRFR on stage monitor. I'm currently using a Positive Grid Power Cab - which has two inputs / channels with a volume control for each. Here is my question about the Catalyst: when running my Helix LT into the FX Loop "Return" or the "Power Amp In", can you control the power amp volume on the Catalyst - E.G. using the Master Volume? Or can you only use the "Output Power" Switch? Is my overall volume solely controlled by the Helix? I trying to determine if I can increase my stage volume without changing the "front of house" volume. Thanks

I am curious about the difference in acoustic guitar models. I see the firmware release notes on the Line 6 website (under Downloads, select James Tyler Variax + Firmware). The v1.8 firmware was released back in 2012, long before I purchased my JTV-69. The release notes imply that the newer models are much better (see snippet below), but some may prefer the original models. The release notes also imply that if you saved presets with the older models, you can reload them onto the Variax using Workbench HD. Can someone share what is different about the older acoustic models? Also, would anyone be willing to share a few presets on CustomTone using the older acoustic models? :-)

Now after a couple of reboots I have flags seeming to work again, using showcase has been very frustrating and time consuming.

Now after doing the reset and loading some songs all over again the Preset/Snap flags don't do anything. Adding new flags don't have any effect, the preset snapshot doesn't change.

Factory reset , restore backup, delete songs seems to work, but just wasted a full days of work loading songs (didn't even get to start adding flags before it failed). Not really sure it is worth doing again if it just stops playing audio again. Showcase doesn't seem reliable enough for any serious use.

I can't explain the HW interface to you, as I don't have the HXFX. I do know that using CommandCenter in HX Edit is the same for all Helix family devices. Show me your configuration in HX Edit. Here's what it looks like for my HX Stomp.

Good luck with this process if it stops playing tracks at a gig. I wouldn't trust this feature if you take the Stadium out of your house.

I'm experiencing the same problem now. Tracks loaded show as playing and everything else works, but no audio from the track shows in the mixer or is output to headphones (or other outputs). I don't think showcase is usable at this point in the firmware development, I don't believe it can be trusted to work at a gig. I have zero trust in this feature at this time. I think I might need to go back to using my OG Helix for gigs and rehearsals. Sort of feel like I have purchased a very expensive paperweight at this point.

Deactivate TX MIDI Clock.

Hi, Yet another vote for the excellent “Big Book of Helix Tips and Tricks” now on volume 1.5. Also, you may find that this link is valuable resource for everything Helix. https://helixhelp.com/tips-and-guides Hope this helps/makes sense.

Can't figure out why my volume drops when I turn this delay on? HX stomp XL Video: https://streamable.com/cwj2kv

Can't figure out why my volume drops when I turn this delay on? HX stomp XL Video: https://streamable.com/cwj2kv

The third picture Is from the command center page after you press the Menu key right after powering on the device. Is it supposed to look different? I've experimented with all the Midi CC, CC Togl, Bank/PC and MMC -controls and options with poor results. I suppose Bank/PC is the solution to my problem but I'll try again tomorrow with the manual;) Cheers!

Since your device is new you have no personal/ custom presets and hence no need to perform a backup first. However the backup is a mandatory part of the firmware update procedure, which you will appreciate when you DO have custom data. A firmware update does not overwrite any of the existing presets in the device, neither custom nor factory presets. It does not automatically install any factory presets. So if you want any new factory presets you should perform the recommended factory reset, which does install them. However, it also deletes any custom presets. That’s where your backup comes in. My standard firmware update procedure is: 1. Perform the firmware update, which includes the mandatory pre-update backup. 2. Perform the factory reset, which includes installing the factory presets associated with that version of firmware 3 Restore your backup file created in Step 1, but selecting not to install setlists 1, 2, and 8 (the factory presets). After those three steps you will have the new firmware, the new factory presets, and all your custom presets, Global Settings, IRs, and Favourites that were on your device before the update.

The license could be tied to your old UX2. Has it packed up completely? If not, maybe just have it plugged in as a dongle, and use your new one as the interface. Just a thought. Probably best to get in touch with support for clarification though.

IDK what that is, but it's NOT the COMMAND CENTER settings. If you don't know what COMMAND CENTER is, that would explain why you're having a problem. Start at page 43 of the HXFX User Manual.

Hi There: I am new to HX Effects - really starting to dig this. Question for all you smart folks out there - is there a way to add a external switch to trigger an effect that is not added, or showing on the one of the 6 switches? I am trying to add an overall VOLUME Boast for solos without taking up one of the switches - it is more of a global thing. Thinking I can add switch or pedal to the expression pedal input and have that trigger a db boost like I do with my Quad Cortext? It's always there when I need it kind of thing? If not, how would you suggest i do this? I use all 6 of the switches on the HX. Thank you in advance. Marc

Sweetwater's website now says shipping in July. Most release dates on websites should be taken with an entire shaker of salt these days (not a Line 6 exclusive issue, either...these things take time). There's going to have to be a concurrent firmware update in the Stadium so people can use them when they're released. I will definitely be one of those people...I have a JTV89 that I'm dying to use/automate with the Stadium and I have a sneaking suspicion that I'll be able to capture a DI signal without a DI box with the ADAT outputs.

Plugged in a new LT yesterday with HX Edit running and it prompted me to do a firmware update. The first part of that was to create an update, which I did. First, question is are the all presets standard presets a part of the firmware, or is that just software that runs the device? After completing the update I got a "highly recommended" message to: 1) Factory reset my device 2) Restore my device from the backup just created. Can some one explain why? What was lost that needs to be restored? If I just updated everything, why am I restoring a backup if the update was successful? The next time I do a firmware update, will it revmoceany custom presets I create? Newbie here, Thanks, Tony

Hello! Heare are the pics of the preset 01A at power-up. They are from command center and Global settings menus.

Considering getting a Helix Rack. I've looked through the manuals and I can't really get an answer to what I'm looking for. I know it's possible to set a wah with an auto-on function with an expression pedal, but is it possible to link other effects to the auto on function simultaneously? For example, could I set the exp pedal movement to turn on the wah along with a compressor and delay without having to use a controller button to engage them first? Has anyone tried this?

There is a very reasonably priced eBook available on Sweetwater called The Big Book of Helix Tips and Tricks. It is authored by a regular contributor here named Craig Anderton. I have no affiliation with him and I am endorsing, not promoting, his product. I find it to be an invaluable resource and, given your question, I think it would be a disservice to you not to mention it. Detailed explanations of all FX blocks and their parameters is just one of the many things it covers.

I thought that was very useful, thanks

Hello, I'm working on understanding each block on the HX Stomp XL. The names don't really resonate with me, but I can listen for what I'm trying to achieve. However, the parameters are often abbreviated, which makes it challenging. How can I find out what each parameter does for each block? Is it assumed that I already own all the physical pedals and amps, along with their manuals for the blocks being simulated?

The HX FX device excludes amp/cab modeling. You can find HX FX presets in the Customtone area of this website (see top of this page). You can use HX Edit (I think - or Helix Native) to load these presets into your LT device.