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Hello all, Today I released a huge update to Helix Help (https://helixhelp.com). On the surface, it looks the same, only much prettier and more refined. Beneath the surface it is an entirely new code architecture that will give me much more control over updates in the future. Some enhancements you’ll notice right off the bat: Models now show up in the search box at the top of the page. You can now search by artist such as Clapton, Foo Fighters, Metallica, Stevie Wonder, etc. Its much, much faster. It just looks so much better and better matches the Helix look and feel. As with any major change, I’m sure some bugs will creep in here and there and I’ll be on the lookout for them. If you come across anything, please shoot me a message via the contact form on the site. Keep on playing. Jason

Not to worry... the theme is fully switchable and I’ll implement that very soon. You’ll be able to choose between the standard dark view or a light mode as well. Stay tuned.

CLEAN! Thanks for all the hard work on our behalf. My 2¢: Light on dark is better for my eyes.

How do I run music through my pod go so it will come through my speaker? I’m not seeing an aux in anywhere?

Not really its intended use, but for simple acoustic guitar + vocal gigs, you can pretty much use an HX Effects unit for your entire front-end (mixer and effects). It works just dandy, and the effects are wow. If you've been thinking about whether or not an HXFX would work for such a gig, here are a few things you should know: The 1/4" inputs are for instrument or line level. So for a microphone, an external mic preamp would be best - and a must if you need XLR and phantom power. There is a "Split A/B" function you can use the front of your HXFX processing chain, and a "Mixer" function at the end. With those, you end up with two separate mono paths (A and B). The paths can contain independent switchable effects (up to 9 total, so plenty for acoustic guitar and vocals) You can mix your vocal and guitar volumes on the fly with a tiny, cheap MIDI controller or iPhone with MIDI app wired to the HXFX, which accepts either 5-pin DIN MIDI or USB MIDI. Be your own sound dude. Of course, you could mix the volumes on the HXFX unit itself, but you'd have to bend over and people might laugh at you. You can MIDI-control all of the effects parameters, so you can tweak your effects on the fly as needed. Very flexible and very powerful The HXFX outputs can go straight into a powered PA or speaker(s). You can set up the routing to go out one mono output if you want, and mix the vocal and guitar into the mono out. The looper is pretty basic, so if you do a lot of looping, you'll want to patch in an external looper (easy to do, or you can patch in any of your other favorite stuff). [Update: after playing around with the new 1-Switch Looper block in HXFX, its likely to be good enough for some folks for simple looping.) You can get really good acoustic guitar tones. For example, you can use an IR block to make your piezo pickups sound more "woody" and natural. I like 3Sigma's acoustic guitar IRs. Yeah, there is a three-part harmonizer in HXFX, but don't expect it to do Crosby Stills and Nash. Its not intended for (or good for) vocals unless you want to freak people out. The selection of effects for guitar and vocals are awesome. The reverbs and delays (the most often used effects for singer/songwriter schlock) are superior. If you've used a TC Helicon pedal, you'll be blown away by how much better these effects are (other than the lack of a vocal harmonizer). If you gotta have vocal harmonies, patch in one of these (or similar TC Helicon box; if you can find an older used unit with MIDI and use MIDI control, get one of those). You can use separate presets and snapshots for different songs to get a good variety of sounds and tones. The presets are easy to create and edit, especially if you use the Mac or PC editing software. Line 6 does a great job of updating and bug-fixing compared to most manufacturers, so you'll be supported. And since the pedal is part of the Helix line-up, effects get updated and added over time. Good warranty. Good resale value. Etc. If you are considering the HXFX only for your acoustic guitar (rather than guitar + vocal), go for it. UPDATED 2020: I sold my HXFX and got an HX Stomp for acoustic guitar. Why? Line 6 added Command Center support (which was a requirement for me), its lighter and smaller, I can play around with electric guitars with it, and it will have better resale value. Its perfect for my needs

Excellent info, @goldballoon ..... thanks for adding it!

I updated Helix Help with light and dark theme switching (dark is default), removed the duplicate Vintage Digital listing, fixed a documentation issue related to IRs, and added a simple blog feature. FYI: The theme selector uses a browser cookie to remember your theme selection. The cookie lasts for 1 year after your last visit to Helix Help. Let me know if you all would like theme switching based off of your system settings as well. @Schmalle I noted your suggestion about mic models and will see what I can do.

It certainly does!

Damn I checked out of this thread months ago (too soon apparently). People still get mad about owning what are basically computers that don't do what they want (and didn't when they bought it) instead of just buying a computer that does what they want? That's wild.

Yes it's correct, the inputs on the Apollo are combo, that means they accept both standard jacks and XLR. On the Apollo set them to line level. Do the same on the pod go in global settings in "main out level" on the ins/outs page. Then on your DAW or whatever mixer, set the inputs pan full left for the input where you plug the left output of the pog go, and vice versa for the right output.

Hey! There are some ideas I just posted in Ideascale. Please, Vote UP!!! Expression pedal through HX Stomp MIDI: https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Expression-pedal-through-HX-Stomp-MIDI/950892-23508 Bas Pedals: https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Bass-pedals/950908-23508 Tone Sovereign Effect individual ON-OFF: https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Tone-Sovereign-Effect-individual-ON-OFF/994561-23508 HX STOMP - Toggle Expression that is sent via MIDI CC#: https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/HX-STOMP-Toggle-Expression-that-is-sent-via-MIDI-CC/995384-23508 Thanks!!! Luis

https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Pod-Go-Helix-Ideas/993961-23508 Darkglass Vintage Ultra EHX Green Russian Reissue (Deluxe maybe with clean blend and mids) EHX Op-Amp Muff Reissue Jim Dunlop 105Q I'd also add an Amp + IR combo block option.

That's referring to the speaker sims. The standard PC 112 can only have 6 speaker sims, while the plus models get 12. These are separate from Flat mode, which is what you want for FRFR. It's the first setting on the PC112. Look at a pic of the control panel on the PC 112 and you'll see Flat.

A Helix Cab is a type of IR. IRs are just cabs created by companies other than Line6. There's hundreds of thousands out there. It's a HUGE Rabbit Hole. If you want to try some, most companies - Redwirez, Ownhammer, 3Sigma, Celestion, LRS, MLS, Valhalla, and more - have either a FREE or very cheap intro pack. They can consist of one Cab with a few general purpose IRs or a dozen mics at several distances and cone positions for a hundred or so IRs - for ONE CAB! A GIANT RABBIT HOLE! I have some of all of those I mentioned, and L6 even has a free pack (Allure). Have Fun! Go crazy! If you're lucky, you'll be happy with the stock L6 cabs. Many are.

But all I see is spaghetti......

" (1) That first thing is indeed a limitation, easily solved for people who have another interface, but not so much with those for whom Stomp is their only interface. (2) If you are doing very serious looping, of COURSE you want a very serious looper. (3) If you want to do very serious recording... yeah... the same... " -------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Hear that? That is the sound of 5000 wallets not opening. (2) To the tune of 599.99$ retail United States dollars. (3) That is a retail total of Two Million Nine hundred Ninety Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty United States dollars Zero cents 2,999,950.00$.