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Thanks. So I’m not going crazy…. at least not yet …. just a little slow on the uptake ;-) I haven’t used IRs since the OG Helix new Cab engine was released so I missed that change.

Again...you can change what IR is loaded per snapshot. This is a screen shot from the online manual link I posted above. It was available on the OG Helix devices, also. Audio dropout was always minimal on the OG devices in my experience. I haven't tried on the stadium yet, so I can't tell you if it's noticeable or not.

Hi fellow music/helix enthusiasts! Although I love the new Helix Stadium XL, it had the same downside for me as all modelers: it requires a lot of programming, thinking and tinkering with settings to create the sound you wanted. Guitar playing is just a hobby and I'd rather spend my spare time playing, not building patches. Factory patches might come close, but there's so many of them and they can be hard to navigate. Since I'm an IT professional and I'm using AI to assist me in many endeavors, I wondered if I could have Claude Code assist me in my hobby. Turns out I could. Now I can tell Claude a bit about the song or sound I'd like to create in plain English, it'll check public resources on which amps and effects to best use, put initial settings to match the request and build the patch. I tell it which guitar and or pickup it should be created for, and it adjusts the parameters to make it sound right. I'm not saying it's always spot on, but it often is (from the start). The only thing that remains doing is import the preset, play through it and adjust anything that you still like differently (or ask Claude Code to do that for you). Claude still doesn't have ears, but this cut down my patch creation time by at least an hour, often more. When I'd like patches to be leveled for a specific PA for use in a gig, it assists me. Since I assume there's more musicians out there with the same problem and time constraints, I decided to document and share how one would go about to have AI assist you in creating and/or editing your patches, so you have more time for playing/practicing. It takes about 10-20 minutes to get the AI show on the road with Claude code. I didn't share any proprietary content or patches, so you'll have to load these from your own device (everything is in the documentation). https://github.com/g3rtg3rt/helix-stadiumXL-claudeCode-integration

Hi, Just wanted to confirm that the issue is now resolved! The registry workaround didn't work, but I downloaded Microsoft's Windows MIDI Troubleshooting and Repair tool: https://github.com/microsoft/MIDI/releases Interestingly, the tool showed that Windows was still running Mode 0 (Windows MIDI Services) despite the registry changes. I switched to Mode 1 (Legacy MIDI) using the tool, restarted Windows, and Workbench HD immediately connected to my Variax through the Helix Rack! The nice thing is that I can simply switch back to Mode 0 when I'm finished using Workbench HD, so there's no need to permanently disable the newer MIDI functionality, allthough it would be nice if you can point me to a more permanent solution so I don't have to restart my pc. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction! Hopefully this will help others experiencing the same issue with Windows 11. cdegardin Oct 12, 01:16 AM Hi, there was a Windows 11 update for MIDI2.0, which led to some applications and MIDI ports not working anymore (like Workbench HD) But HX Edit was not affected by this. If you do this workaround Workbench HD should connect again : 1. Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe) 2. Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32 1. Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named: UseLegacyMidi 1. Set its value to: 1 1. Restart Windows. It should now connect https://microsoft.github.io/MIDI/kb/how-to-change-api-mode/ In Helix Rack, make sure to enable MIDI over USB in the Global Settings/MIDI&Tempo WOrkbench HD can connect via Helix Rack, but not Line6 Central (even if you see the Variax, updates are not possible that way, this is normal) Best regards Line 6 /Ampeg Support Europe

Unlike some other devices, the Helix Floor/LT/Rack allow any preset to be placed in any slot. There are 8 "Setlists" which are simply "BANKS" of 128 presets. Backup the Factory setlists if you think you might need those presets, then copy a BLANK SETLIST over the FACTORY setlists and you've got 1024 (8*128) potential preset locations to use any way you like. If you need to quickly get from a preset in SETLIST 1 to a preset in some other setlist, use MIDI.

Helix LT supports the concept of Setlists. You can create up to 8 Setlists, each containing up to 128 presets in Banks 1-32 and Preset locations/slots A through D. You can fill those preset locations in any order you want, and fill them by creating new presets or by copying existing presets including Factory presets. Check the Setlists and Snapshots sections of the manual. Come back with specific questions as you do the following: The idea is that you can prepare your device for a gig in advance by creating a Setlist for the gig. Name the Setlist whatever you want (e.g. Pub Saturday). Begin populating your setlist with presets, starting with creating/copying the preset you want to use for your opening song in Preset 1A. If you want to change your tone for various parts of the song, say for the Intro part vs. the Verse part vs. the Lead part, you use Snapshots to create those different tonal parts within the same preset. As you switch snapshots for the various parts of the song there is no audio dropout. When satisfied that your first song is as you want it, move on to your second song using Preset 1B. During the gig there will be a brief audio dropout as you switch presets. That’s why you make the switch between songs, so nobody notices. Again use Snapshots as desired. Then move on the Preset 1C for your third song, and so on for all songs in your set. And don’t forget to include your encore song(s) at the end, after the standing ovation! Prepare your device in advance for the entire gig, arranging your presets in the order in which you plan to play the songs to make the tap dancing of preset switching as simple and as least distracting as possible during the gig. While your device will only hold 8 Setlists at a time you can store as many different Setlists (and Presets) as you want on your computer using HX Edit and swap them in/out as desired.

Not long in the tooth. Just short in the gums.

On another forum a few days ago, we heard that 1.4 was close to release, and 1.5 is in dev (or something to that effect). I'm going to guess 1.5 is still happening this year.

FYI…. Since this is a paid utility please make sure any further posts promoting it are made in the Promote Your Patches area of this user forum, per the Terms of Use. Line 6 created an area specifically for users to promote their offerings rather than posting in the product specific forums. https://line6.com/support/forum/96-promote-your-patches/

As long as your Helix device has a VDI connection (Floor, LT, and Rack models) and you are using a VDI cable then yes, it should work fine on computers (Win/Mac) that have not outpaced Line 6 support. The last post in this thread was more than 3.5 years ago. No product is supported forever. The Variax product line reached EOL years ago and is no longer being manufactured. I don’t know if Workbench HD has remained compatible with new OSs. If it’s not working for you open a support ticket to find out why.

What is a "Preset Stomp button"? The HX Stomp has: Buttons: VIEW, ACTION, PAGE/PAGE Footswitches: Footswitch 1, 2, 3 Knobs: Knob 1, 2, 3, upper Knob, lower Knob, VOLUME

LT has only 8 assignable switches. But you can disable the up/down buttons with a hack I provided in that video above. However, still you are stuck with exactly 8 buttons that you can assign things to in Command Center, no way to make the up/down buttons do anything else on the LT.

I've seen Trower a few times over the years and his pedal layout is consistent and very minimal. Strat (usually neck pickup) >> overdrive >> wah >> univibe >> Marshal plexi. I believe there are a couple of rig rundowns you can find on youtube.

agree with you

Open a support ticket.

Use HX Edit to back up your Presets. then perform a Factory Reset. Line 6 Device Factory Reset Procedures | Line 6 Knowledge Base If that doesn't work, contact support.

You need to do this in the User preset area, not in a setlist. When done within a setlist it simply creates a copy of the original, with the same name, on the assumption that you plan to use the same preset at different points during the set. If you want to use a new preset in that particular Setlist slot you need to create the new preset in the User preset area, use the Save As operation to rename it, and then assign it to the Setlist slot.

it took me nearly 10 years to adopt snapshots, mainly out of laziness/stuck in my ways, but when i finally did there was no going back. makes life SO much easier!

Just want to check the basics….. You don’t mention your Variax model. Is it JTV or later? If not you need to be using the original Workbench program, not Workbench HD.

So far as I am aware, Snapshots can change the parameter settings of a block, but not the device represented by the block. On Fractal modellers, you can have up to four different devices (amps, drives etc) within the channels of a block, and the channels can be changed with snapshots or scenes. With Helix or Stadium, it is one device per block within a preset. A different IR is a different device, and only one can be assigned to a block.

Yeah, I use my Axe FX III MkII Turbo for bigger stage gigs and bring my rack and FC-12 + 2 expression pedals pedalboard.

I would rather go the 4u rack size with the big screen for a rack version!!!

Glad to see this thread. Been having the same issues with my Stadium. MacBook Pro - Tahoe 26.1. Strong internet connection. Both Stadium and MacBook are connected to wifi without issue, just no communication between the 2. Initially it connected, but would drop connection after a few minutes. Now it won't even connect to stadium, despite it showing as available on the app. Would love to forgo the wifi and connect directly with a USB line directly into the unit, however that feature does not appear to be available other than to update firmware.

I’m having the same trouble as others. Can’t keep it connected to the helix editor for more than 30 seconds max.

Mine periodically disconnects. My WiFi signal is strong, so it must be a bug.

What did you end up settling on regarding equipment, effects, EQ, etc., to get your acoustic sound, when you had the resources? This doesn't answer your initial question directly, but I mostly ended up abandoning the idea of trying to emulate the sound of an acoustic guitar amp though my Helix. For me nothing beats a great sounding acoustic guitar through a well-positioned mic into the PA. However, the ease of use of my piezos through the Helix is what I have ended up playing for years now when I am not on electric. Consistent, predictable sound, no feedback, no bumping the mic with the guitar, no picking up random background stage noise. Also doesn't hurt that when I switch back to a Helix electric guitar preset, it mutes the acoustic by default. Over the years I have tried various acoustic IRs and the Studio Tube Preamp and even the 'Jazz Rivet' (Roland Jazz Chorus) amp. Although I still select them now and then for a specific sound, I most often find myself dialing up my presets that omit preamps, amps, cabs and IRs and focus instead on getting the EQ, compression, chorus, reverb, & delay right. I always have a gain switch set up for solos; gotta have it for soling on acoustic with a full band. Going direct from the Helix has its advantages and gets a very respectable tone.

1) On the JTV-59 Bridge, Loosen the small Allen "set-screw at the back of the tailpiece" first 2) Raise the bridge by inserting the correct larger size Allen wrench into the top of the bass side bridge post 3) After the action is set the way you like, re-tighten the small Allen screw from step #1