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I think you're right, but I suspect I would need to do some scripting. I suppose I could poke around and see what the learning curve is like.

This only works for factory presets. My user presets all give me this message when I try to load them: Failed to load preset. Could not decrypt the asset. [code -1116] I just restored macOS from a Time Machine backup and this started. Is this normal? I cannot find any way to solve this. Reinstalling Helix Native had no effect.

I'm quite sure that this would be somehow possible with TouchOSC.

Unfortunately, the answer is no.

Try connecting your X3 to your computer via usb.The X# should become your computer's soundcard by default. That means audio from the computer will be heard through the X3 audio outputs, including headphones. If this is not automatic configure yopur computer to use the X3 as its audio input/output device. You may need to install the POD X3 driver from the Downloads section at the top of this page.

Is HX stomp capable to do a hybrid stereo setup? Going stereo direct in to PA and in to two amps (without amp sim and IR). Or can it do a 7 cable method?

In physical world, studio mic'ing for recording, vs live mic'ing for a PA system or FOH, vs live mic'ing for recording live shows is very nuanced. Knowing the venue, environment and what it is you looking to get out of it,... knowing the situation is key. Been trying out different 4x12 cabs and different scenarios with the unit on my bench,... playing thru it, felt like 1978-79 at the Starwood, doing sound or Lights for Iron Butterfly all over again. Pretty damn good. "Ears",... people say I have bat hearing,... probably true. (LOL) Keep up the good work Digital_Igloo.

Hi, Check this video from Steve Sterlacci which may answer some of your questions. Steve has done lots of videos on this subject, so you might want to look at some of the others too. Hope this helps/makes sense.

If you're using a MIDI Controller you don't need to be in STOMP Mode to activate/bypass a FS. Just set MIDI BYPASS on that FS to a CC# and program the controller to send that CC# as TOGGLING with VALUE 0(OFF) and 127(ON). You can still assign the FS to function in STOMP MODE and use it either way. (At least, on Helix and HXS/HXSXL you can, not sure on HXFX. Experiment!) Just remember that most MIDI Controllers remember which VALUE was most recently sent UNLESS you change the CONTROLLER preset/bank. If you use the STOMP MODE FS, you'll need to double-tap the MIDI FS the next time you use it. EX - you BYPASS the block using the MIDI FS (VALUE SENT = 0). You then use the STOMP MODE FS to ENABLE the block. The next time you hit the MIDI FS it will send VALUE 127 (ON). Since the block is already ON you'll need a double-tap to send zero again.

Searched for a bit but didn't come across anything, looking to buy a Stomp XL for a more compact setup than the Floor. Wondering if I can set up the XL so that the bottom 3 switches, down/A/B, switch between presets, and the upper 3 switches, up/C/D, turn on/off effects for selected preset? Can I do the above and also set up the mode switch to switch between the 3+3 switch setup described and be able to select preset banks where the up/down buttons work to select presets? In other words: Have the 6 programmable switches set up for bottom 3 to select presets & top 3 to turn on/off effects in selected preset. Then if I want a different bank of presets -> hit the mode switch, use up/down switches to scroll between preset banks, then hit the mode switch again to have switches set up for bottom 3 presets and top 3 effects. And all this displayed on the screen, of course? Thanks a bunch!

Hi! I've got a POD Farm free iLok license on my iLok (activated A.D.2009). Where can I find proper install package? I've tried Version 1.12 and 1.11 with same result: no *.dll file shows up in my Vstplugins folder after install. Any ideas? TIA Mithrandir

Whether Line 6 or another company makes significant headway in speaker emulation technology, I guarantee 95% of people will utilize it through the wrong playback system and/or have wrong expectations, absolutely nothing will change, and complaints will continue. For better or worse, this is a knowledge/experience/nuance issue, not a technology issue... unless said technology gets to the point where we can literally transmit to one's brainstem and bypass their playback system, acoustic environment, and ears.

Hello. I'm thinking of buying a POD X3 bean on ebay. I play guitar and bass, only at home, almost always with headphones. I want to know whether it is possible to play a backing track through the POD X3 so that I can play along. Please would you tell me? If it is possible, I assume I would have to use either the XLR input or the USB connection as an input, but I'm guessing that might be outside of their design parameters.

Hi, yes. Complete sense. Many thanks.

Thanks for this thread. Lots of good insights.

Correct way is to have your output be fixed at MIC level. Or whatever has the lowest signal level. Leave it at that, and have the volume knob only control your personal monitor mix, which is "amp out".

Hi! under some circumstances I need to be sure that I am in stomp mode to enable/disable a button there instead of in snapshot mode when remote controlling it from my MIDI controller.. at this time the CC71 is a simple switch no matter what velocity value. Could this be accomplished to change that to a 0-63/64-127 switch? thanks Claus

Hi, Does HX Stomp have an android app to set presets and more? I would like to use my tablet in our rehearsal room to set HX Stomp with HX Edit and not to carry my PC or laptop. Is it possible? Thanks in advance

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You’re a little late to the party - this thread is 9 years old, and the USB connection issues have been done to death. Rather than another “me too”, post it is advisable to do a thorough search through the the vast amount of posts in here that cover the issues of USB voodoo. Suffice to say, I have my Mac connected to my Helix floor via USB, and it has been used almost daily for 10 years without issues. Playback of backing tracks from iTunes (Music), recording and playback from Logic, etc. - it just works. Hope this helps/makes sense.

Hi, You cannot avoid this - it is fairly obvious that because Helix Native is software, it doesn’t have the physical In/Out connections of the hardware units. From page 19 of the Helix Native Pilot’s Guide:- “Input & Output Block Settings When Importing a Helix or HX Hardware-exported Preset into Helix Native - All Input and Output blocks currently set to physical Inputs and Outputs (other than “None”) will default to the “Host” setting within the plugin. When Importing a Helix Native-exported Preset into Helix or HX Hardware - All Input and Output blocks currently set to “Host” will default to the “Multi” setting within the Helix hardware. Any Input block set to “None” will remain as set to “None” within the hardware.” I would suggest that you read the Pilot’s Guide, which you can download as a pdf, by clicking on the “Question Mark” icon at the bottom left of the Helix Native plugin window, then select it from the menu Hope this helps/makes sense.

Hi, I have the same issue, it happens on both my PC and my Mac. I have it set up so the helix is the output audio device on my computer, so I can play along with jam tracks on my studio monitors (which are hooked up to the helix outputs). Unfortunately, the helix connection to the computer interrupts every few minutes, so the song stops and I have to reconnect it. Super annoying that a simple setup like that doesn't work. I've tried multiple USB cables and 2 different computers running different OS's and it's the same issue. Not really sure what's wrong.

This is a user forum. There are no Line 6 staff here and only very occasionally do they visit these forums - (See the “sticky comment” in the black banner stripe at the top of this page entitled “Welcome to the Line 6 forums”). Previously, all feature requests, and suggestions should have been directed to Line 6 by posting on the IdeaScale page. Since the planned introduction of the new flagship Helix Stadium models, IdeaScale has been retired. I cannot see that your suggestion would be considered for inclusion in the now 10 year old Helix units. Until Line 6 actually provide a method of posting suggestions for development ideas, then you are basically stuck. No matter how good you think your ideas are, I would guess that the main interest of the development team will be in getting the new devices out of the door. Ultimately, your best chance of anyone from Line 6 seeing your request is to post it in the Digital & Modeling section of The Gear Page. Hope this helps makes sense.

Hi, Helix Native is downloaded as an installer, either a .exe for Windows, or .dmg for Apple Mac. It may be advisable to wait until you have your new laptop before installing and authorising the full version of HX Native, because it will use one of your allocation of registered devices. For example, I am currently using 4 out of 5 active devices, and using 6 out of 11 lifetime devices. It is possible to download and install the 15 day free trial of Helix Native. This is a full functioning version, and when you purchase the software you will be issued a product activation code that you use to validate you purchase. Hope this helps/makes sense.

Hi, Service is resumed. You were lucky, you got a response along with an error code. Must users were presented with a blank screen.