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I'm calling you out on this comment, as it's misleading and poor reasoning. Your unit (just as your future ToneMaster will) lost value the moment you drove it off the lot. That's life, and true of every digital FX box. The floor still sells new for $1300. The used market is currently loaded with Floor units as many folks trade up for newer models, so prices are currently low. It's unfortunate timing for you, and I feel for you. That sucks. But this is how it is when units are replaced by newer ones - nothing special, or unique to Line 6. When Fender releases a new ToneMaster the same thing will happen. You imply that this is the reason you're jumping brands. That's poor reasoning. If you prefer the TM to Helix for its sound or usability, great. Enjoy the TM. But jumping because of this perceived unfairness risks getting another unit you don't like as much for no good reason - and after taking a bath on the sale (at probably the worst time to sell; the stock market may not be for you).

The factory reset is an addendum. When you read the thread I linked it shows how I have been able to not have the lost sound issue. The ability to restore from backup is huge for me not having to recreate the songs each time I reset to default and then restore. :-) jpd

Capture was taken with the same settings on the amp as in the preset. Let me know what you think. Best, Tim Rockerverb VS.hsp LRS Orng Rock Gain 5 DI.clone

I appreciate the response. Your explanation of how the impedance setting works is helpful. My main concern is that the HX effects doesn’t have the auto-impedance feature and is set to 1M. It seems like that will maybe only affect presets with a fuzz 1st in the chain. I’ve already tested that impact with my HX One by switching between auto and 1M. I’m thinking I could probably mostly match the sound of the fuzzes with an EQ if needed. Some of the other effects, like memory man delay, also lower the impedance when on auto but I’m not likely to run a preset with the delay 1st in the chain so I’m not sure that matters. I also tested switching between auto and 1M with a drive pedal between the guitar and HX One and that does seem to lessen the impact of lower impedance but doesn’t fully remove it.

I don’t think you can adjust the level inside the Stadium after the signal hits the Guitar Input jack. The DI signal gets tapped immediately at the input point. I believe even the Pad setting in the Input block must affect the signal after it enters the Stadium device, and hence after the DI tap. I expect you will need to attenuate the signal either before it hits the Stadium or after it leaves Stadium, i.e. in your DAW.

Would it be possible to create a speaker Impulse Response capture feature (IR wave file creation) using Proxy type capture technique or something similar for the Helix Stadium

Thanks very much, appreciate this info, I have posted to the dedicated Stadium section...Thanks

The update over wifi worked like a charm. Router is in the basement and the Stadium XL was at the kitchen table. Love the way the updates are now. Thanks Line 6 for such a great product that will get even better over time. I am looking forward to the stem splitting capabilities when that gets introduced. Cheers!

Understanding the Jangle box and where it comes from is the key. The Jangle Box was created to help attain that jangly tone immortalized by certain recordings such as The Byrds Tambourine Man & Turn Turn Turn. That sound can also be found on the Beatles (Ticket to Ride, Hard Days Night, You Can't Do That, etc... etc...) & Fast forward 15 years or so and that tone was prominent again with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on many recordings. Important distinction. The Jangle Box did not create those tones, it makes it easier for guitar players to re-create those tones. The Studio Way: IMO, the best option for getting these in the Helix is to do it like they did it in the studio Guitar > Amp (often a Vox for Jangle) > LA Studio Comp Set the basic guitar and amp tone without the compressor turned on... you want a normal warm/rich tone at this stage, do not try to simulate the "jangle" tone at this stage. Set the LA Studio Comp for a high peak reduction, then play with the emphasis to bring out the highs and lows as required. It's the copious amount of "peak reduction" and "high end emphasis" from the Studio Comp that creates the jangle from the normal guitar tone you started with. The Stomp Box Way: This may be a simpler approach, especially if you don't have a solid grasp on studio style compression... or just prefer a basic stomp box. Stomp Style Compressor > Guitar > Amp (often a Vox for Jangle) Do not turn the compressor on yet.... start by getting a warm/rich tone on your guitar amp... don't try to get the jangle there. Now... what compressor to use The Jangle Box is a derivative of the Dyna Comp you could just use one of the many Dyna Comp options in the Helix then add an EQ after it to emphasize the highs to bring them out. NOTE: The upcoming Helix 2.8 update will include a TILT EQ... this will be a perfection "simple" EQ option to bring out the HIGH or LOWS as needed. It would be very similar to the "emphasis" control on the LA Studio Comp I mention above. Don't discount the legacy "Blue Comp" or "Blue Comp Treble".... Based on the BOSS CS-1 this comp would behave like the Jangle box in it's "treble mode". IMO... I prefer to have more control over the treble than just an "on/off" state, but that's just a preference. Just my thoughts on the subject... I'm sure others may have a few more ideas for you.