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I don’t think you’re missing anything. Helix Native is the same DSP algorithms as Helix devices, ported to a Windows/Mac OS. That’s why Helix owners qualify for a discount. They’ve already paid for the DSP. There is no such plug-in for Helix Stadium, at least not yet. If a new plugin with the same algorithms as Stadium is ever released I expect Stadium owners will get a discount.

Back up all of your presets. Perform a complete Factory Reset. Restore your presets. If that doesn't fix it, reinstall the Firmware. Restore your presets. If that doesn't fix it, contact support.

I think you mean Line 6 Central, not Update. Central is its replacement.

@jesuscares AI isn't all there yet. Still has about a 25% hallucination factor. I am very happy I can get help from the real people on this forum. Have fun with the Stadium. jpd

Solved! The issue "Helix Stadium Bulk Tramsfer" is fixed finally with version 1.3.2. No crashes om connecting the app or Line 6 Central via usb, no "Unknown Device" in device manager. Line 6 Central got stuck trying to update. But probably I wasn't patient enough. L6C did not give any feedback. Firmware update with the Stadium Application worked fine. Actually the firmware update 1.3.2 did not work with self update yet.

Greetings Airguitargb, From where I am sitting, 58 is the good old days. I am over 70 now. I just received my Helix Floor three days ago. Yes, it is daunting to look at the manual, and all the options that there are. But, I am enjoying it so far. I am determined to get the hang of this. I have had an HD500x since 2020, and it was simpler, and harder to use at the same time. Don't give up! I won't be.

I’m not sure it’s relevant in your case but be aware that Stadium implements a different approach to presets and setlists. The USER preset area contains the only actual instance of a preset; a setlist contains ‘aliases’ to the presets, not a copy of the presets. The Setlist section of the manual is worth a read in the context of what you’re doing.

It sounds like you're comparing apples and oranges. No FRFR (and I mean none) will sound the same as your amp through a guitar speaker direct to your ears. When modelling there is always a microphone between the amp/speaker and the reproduction system (then your ears). So, unless you're mic'ing your amp into the B1s you, and the audience, are hearing a raw guitar amp/speaker sound. To acheive a similar sound with a modeller you would use an amp model, into a power amp, into the speaker cab - no speaker model. If you mic your amp/speaker and run it through the B1s as well as stage, you need to work out how that sound compliments the stage cab sound in the room and aim for that through the B1s, or the compromise that emulates that mix. The latter will be very tricky. You might need to change your mindset about what you want/need to hear and accept the inherent compromise of ALL modelling. As to the volume jumps between amp models - that's why the Helix/Stadium chain has a heap of post production tools like compressors and gain blocks to normalise the levels, and EQ to assist with getting common perceived volume. The analogy of modellors being amps and effects in a box is fundementally flawed, they are a studio in a box with guitar amps and effects and need to be treated like that.

It doesn't matter what you think you see in the preset. The only thing that matters is what is actually being sent. Here's a simple FREE monitor: MIDIView - Free MIDI Monitor tool for Win & Mac Here's an online monitor: Disaster Area Designs MIDI Monitor

I haven’t done this myself but the manual says you can. See Global Settings -> Switches/Pedals, particularly the Control A/B settings. You will need a TRS cable with a Y-splitter to control up to two external pedals/footswitches. Also, probably good to read the manual section on Configuring External Controllers.

https://rigclone.com/ https://thegearforum.com/threads/fractal-and-helix-stadium-presets.10392/

As it says. I've installed Line 6 Central and authorized my computer and UX1 there. When I launch pod farm I get the message saying I have a valid license on my UX1 but I need to run license manager to be able to run POD farm on the computer. Since the license manager is retired I'm not able to do that, and I'm stuck in trial mode. Are there any work arounds/solutions to this?

This is even while working in the editor it randomly drops then may or may not connect with prompts to do so? Super frustrating....

I've already confronted this situation and had to repeatedly lean down to see my snapshots. I suggested that Line 6 include the Performance Mode for Stadium XL in a future firmware update to get around this, as replacing all the OLEDs with LCDs is probably not viable. I did go through and organize my LED foot switch rings by color but those are also less bright than on the original Helix Floor. I have an upcoming national tour in June, and I'm even considering selling the Stadium XL and getting the smaller Stadium. That's how serious this problem is.

I’ve noticed that too, and yes it does make sense. Maybe a good feature request?

The Editor app is going crazy on my computer & does not transfer tones! I wish someone will get the app updated.

Same here. I had problems logging in and updating and read about it being the wrong timezone(?) or doing via usb(?) I honestly cant remember what I did but fumbled around a few things doing a bit of everything, got it working, and its been absolutely fine ever since. Infuriating for a new product I have to agree but I assume it will eventually be shipped out with a later firmware and the issue wont exist any more

@jesuscares, From what I have gleaned since the Stadium release there isn't a Helix Stadium Native plug-in (yet). I just use the Helix Native plug-in and it does work for now. jpd

Thanks for the response. I guess I can't trust the AI answer on the internet that said the opposite!

No, the Stadium app is an editor/librarian program. It’s not a plug-in. There is no plugin (yet?) for the Stadium/Agoura amp DSP algorithms or clones. I wouldn’t rule it out,but not now. Similary, HX Edit is not a plug-in.

Sorry 'bout that! The question really does get asked so many times, usually wrapped in negativity, that I get a bit tired of typing the same thing over and over.

For the 327,743rd time here and on every other Helix forum, NO! There WILL be updates! Go to the Gear Page>Digital and Modeling Form and search for posts by @DigitalIgloo, (Eric Klein - Line 6 Chief Product Design Architect). He also posts in most every other Line 6 product related forum - Facebook etc. Will there be MAJOR improvements/additions? Probably not. But unless he's lying, there WILL be updates.

ReverendLove, I am glad you have the issue solved as far as the drivers. Communication during the process or at least a message saying they are aware and will work on it in future updates would have been nice for your peace of mind. I don't use Line 6 Central nor have installed on my systems. Hopefully the self update will work as expected for you at some future time. jpd

jesuscares, If I am understanding your question, you should see the "ASIO Stadium" as a selection from the ASIO dropdown. As you probably already know, you will use Logic's external midi tracks to send the commands for preset/snapshot control. For connectivity use the USB-C on your mac to the USB-C on the Stadium. I am not a Mac expert so the way the drivers get installed from the Line 6 Stadium App is beyond me. You might want to open a ticket with Line 6 if you are truly having a Stadium ASIO driver issue. Compatible OS: Mac OS X, macOS Big Sur, macOS Catalina, macOS Monterey, macOS Sequoia, macOS Sonoma, macOS Tahoe, macOS Ventura And what I did is completely uninstall and & all OG Helix software with the exception of Helix Native. I found having a clean system works best for me. jpd

App will not update. I think the link is broken. It's just installing 1.3.0 over and over

I just ordered my Stadium floor unit so I have not tried it yet but no one has talked about the mic. A single 57 is really thin sounding to my ears. I'd use a combo or in my case I will just use my Sennheiser 906

I have moved this post to the Promote Your Patches area where your other similar posts are.

1. No special care required when using headphones. 2. No, the display screen can’t be disabled while the device is powered on. Turn it off when not in use. 3. Very subjective. Personally I usually apply a high cut filter at around 10-12Khz in the guitar cab block, sometimes lower.

Sorry to hear you are not getting the results you were hoping for making amp clones. I suspect there is user error here so keep experimenting. The clones I have made and have download from many others sound FANTASTIC - I don't know what sorcery Line 6 has developed to capture the clones, but I almost always prefer my cloned amps to the Agora models. There is something slightly more "3d" sounding...it's hard to describe...but I love the proxy feature and the results I have been able to get from making clones. Keep at it...I suspect you'll figure it out with some trial and error.

Hi, I saw your previous post from earlier this year- Much as I can admire your dedication to creating an app, specifically for creating Helix presets, I have to ask - why? The reason HX Edit was never modified to run on mobile devices, was simply because the hardware needs to be physically connected over USB to audition the tones being created. If you can’t hear it, what’s the point? If this is aimed at people on the move, then they could simply note down possible preset ideas in any text app, or even use a pencil and paper. It seems like a lot of work for something that essentially appears unnecessary, as it still requires the use of HX Edit. Good luck. Hope this helps/makes sense.

I plugged in the FV500L. Setting the Maximum Volume to Max did correct the range problem as you said. I obviously didn't persevere very much when I tried it! I was able to correct the polarity via Settings > Global Settings > Switches/Pedals > swipe left twice to Flip A (tip) Polarity > set to On. This worked OK with the TS cable plugged into A/B. Note that the setting you need is the Flip A (tip) polarity, NOT the Flip EXP 1/2 Polarity. That applies to the built-in pedal, and will reverse its polarity as you describe. The EV30 has a polarity switch, so I had previously used that instead of delving into Stadium settings. Leaving the polarity flip set to On for the FV500L in the Stadium settings, I was able to switch the EV30 polarity switch back to Normal, so that both pedals now work.

Yes. You use the Stadium app running on your computer to export Setlists and USER presets to a folder on your computer. Then you swap devices and use the app again to import them to the other Stadium device.

The Euclidean Delay is made for a sequence of equally leveled repeats. Read the description of what Steps, Fill and Rotate do - once you get what it does you can create any repeating pattern. It can serve as the base in a parallel path that you can modulate with what you need.

Maybe a stupid question, but as you've not said, is it connected - as in with a USB cable? Have you tried different cables, and/or USB ports? Not much else I can suggest with limited info, AND not being a Mac user. Howver have seen lots of posts about specific Mac OS and Line 6 incompataility, so maybe post your OS version as well and any other info a Mac user might need to help. They are all just end users here, not Line 6 support, so need all the info you can give.

rmbecker23, Maybe I missed it, what amp are you using? jpd

Short Story: You’re experiencing a frustrating issue with it. Line 6 is acknowledging that the issue is serious enough to have them offering to replace it. Accept! There’s a real chance here that your device is faulty. Who knows what day of the week it came off the production line somewhere? It could be a lemon with more issues. It happens. Why invite another mess?

HELLO IM ITALIAN AND WRITING IN ENGLISH, SO FORGIVE ME FOR ERRORS I HAVE RECEIVED MY NEW HELIX STADIUM XL AND UPDATED IT VIA WIFI (ANYONE CAN TELL ME HOW UPDATE VIA USB AS THE OLD FLOOR HELIX?) AND IMPORT OLD PRESETS EACH ONE WITH 8 SNAPSHOTS. THEN THE PROBLEMS: - SOMETIMES THE STADIUM FAILS TURNING ON WITH CONTINUE REBOOT AND THE "X" ON THE SCREEN ALTERNATE TO "LINE 6 HELIX STADIUM" LOGO MESSAGE - WHEN CHANGING SNAPSHOTS WITH THE CHANGE OF AMP OR CAB MODELS YOU EAR A BIG "POP" AND LOUD SO I CREATED THE PRESENTS FROM ZERO, I DID A FACTORY RESET AND START PROGRAMMING WITHOUT IMPORTING NOTHING AND: - THE BIG LOUD POP REMAINS CHANGING SNAPSHOTS WHEN I USE 4 AMP AND 4 CABS AND TURN ON DIFFERENT ONES IN DIFFERENT SNAPSHOTS (I READ SAME PROBLEMS OF OTHER PEOPLE TELLING TO USE THE SAME MIC IN THE CABS, OR USE ONLY ONE CAB.... BUT REMAINS!...THE PROBLEM IS WHEN YOU USE DIFERENT AMPS....) - DIDN'T SAW THE OLD REBOT PROBLEMS BUT THE MOST INCREDIBLE AND NON SENSE BUG NOW IS: IF I DISCONNECT THE STADIUM FOR HOURS AND THEN I TURN IT ON, 3 TIMES ON 5 YOU WILL NOT EAR NOTHING! NO INPUT AND OUTOUT VOLUME...THE IF YOU ARE LUCKY, AFTER SOME REBOOTING ALL IS NORMAL..... IS NOT HARDWARE PROBLEM CAUSE WHEN THE SOUND IS DISAPPEARED, IF YOU RESTORE FACTORY DAFAULTS IT WORKS. SO IS A FIRMWARE BUG I THINK. ANYONE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM? DO YOU KNOW IF LINE6 IS PROGRAMMING TO RESOLVE AND IN LITTLE TIME WILL BE ABLE TO RELEASE A NEW UPDATE FIRMARE?? WITH THIS 2 PROBLEMS IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RISK IN A LIVE CONCERT AND FOR A MACHINE OF 2400 EURO IS A THING SCANDALOUS!!!

Please Help. I can't download POD HD500x edit from the website due to error link. The website not found, something error with the website. Can you share the software by provide alternatif link ? I appreciate any help from you. Thanks..

@pitoguitarra What a weird fix... Out of all the comments on this forum about the same exact thing, turning off the time zone detection allowed me to sign in and update normally.

None of the manufacturer's recommendations fixed the problem. Considering that it appears to be a connection problem with Line 6's servers, I tried something simple: I disabled "Date Time via Wifi" and setting the time/date manually, and boom! It fixed everything instantly! Incorrect time zone prevents connection to Line 6 servers.

Sorry for the late reply--I didn't receive a notification about your message! I think it may have been user error, resolved by very kind and patient Line 6 support. IIRC, I had confused "Effects On/Off" (Teal) with "Modulation On/Off" (Blue) in the Global Settings, hence the issue. Maybe try revisiting those in the POD Express Black and see if you've had the same issue!

I'm not going to re-type my explanation/refutation of your nonsense assertions. If anybody believes this guy, tag me and I'll link to the LENGTHY discussion that he hopes nobody is skilled enough at SEARCH to find for themselves. The short version - there's a SWITCH. In one position it IS attenuated. In the other position it is NOT attenuated. It's an OPTION. The long version explains the reasoning.

If the LED ring is showing red I assume that means you are in FX / edit mode. The red LED is meant to tell you which amp model you are using, not which preset you have loaded. I've just noticed that your post is a couple of months old and you've probably solved this issue, but posting anyway in case anyone else has a similar problem.

Parallel, discrete signal chains are part of Helix's DNA. HX Stomp can do two totally independent parallel chains (split the input, then pan the output mixer so one channel is full right, the other full left). Helix Floor and Rack can do 4 parallel, independent chains. I've even figured out how to do 4, 6, and 8-channel surround with Helix floor. (There's info on how to do this in the latest version of my Helix eBook, although I don't think most users are interested in using it for surround.) The simulated bass sound application you mention works really well for me. I recommend adding two EQs before the Poly block to help keep the higher notes from reaching it. I use a 10-band graphic EQ as the first EQ to cut out everything except the low notes, followed by a parametric EQ that boosts the low note levels. As a result, you hear only the guitar’s lower strings play an octave lower. I also follow the Pitch block with a compressor to help bring up the sustain, which makes the low frequencies sound more like a bass. It's a cool effect if you're a solo performer, and want a pseudo-bass line behind your playing.

For anyone who wants his variax to be more accurate: https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=24065.0

LOL! Well, that's why I suggested you don't buy IR's. Whether an IR is 'good' is wholly subjective. One buyer might think an IR is fantastic, another will think it's awful. A lot of folk who've spent time with IR's have come to the conclusion that they'd just rather stick with the stock cabs. IR's a rabbit hole you can get lost in. If you're expecting a magical solution there really isn't one - but try this one free IR to get you started, as it's pretty decent: https://www.dropbox.com/s/m4fwk8jx6m08hse/ML Sound Lab's BEST IR IN THE WORLD.zip?dl=0 So, are IR's really better than the stock cabs in Pod Go? Better is a highly subjective word, but they can be 'different'. Why do I say 'can be' - that's because the stock cabs are actually pretty good and you'll often be able to tweak these to sound pretty much the same as a lot of IR's. But I honestly think you need to start from the basics and learn a bit about what the stock cabs & mics etc can do. So, just concentrate on ONE cab to begin with. Use that to decide what you like and don't like. for example, I play classic rock so I like Marshall/Marshall type amps. A 4x12 25w Celestion cab is pretty classic. So I picked that cab to start with. I increased the output level by 3-5dB because I found it gives a fuller tone (a big reason why IR's can sound 'bigger' is just that most are set with more Cab output) plus it more clearly highlights the tonal differences from adjustments. I found through experimentation that, generally, I prefer the mic 2.5"-4" away which gives an airier more amp in the room feel without overdoing it. Adding 25% early relic gave me just a tad more 'bouyancy/fullness' to the sound, again without overdoing it. Re the mics, I quickly found that there were only a few favourites that 'did it' for me. No surprises in that these were the three big industry standards. There are really only 3 main MIC types - dynamic, ribbon, and condenser. See here: https://www.musicianonamission.com/types-of-microphones/ For me, I generally mostly go for: SM57 dynamic - this is modelled on the Shure SM57 which is probably the most used mic in recording and micing up amps 160 Ribbon (Bayerdynamic M160) - very expensive studio mic in the real world! I like the 121 too. Occasionally I'll go condenser - typically the 414 Condenser (AKG C414 TL11 The SM57 is very much 'in your face' and will usually sound louder, but the Ribbon mics & Condenser mics pick up different nuances that are more sensitive to touch playing. There's no right or wrong here' it's just what you like. Once you've found a few favourites it makes setting your cab much easier. But it's really easy to go through them all in a minute as a check in case a different mic happens to give a tone you like or are trying to match. Re high & low cut, these are essentially EQ - slide all the way to the left and the right to hear what these do. A common approach is to set these as per the real speaker specs. Look up a 25w Celestion greenback specs and you'll probably see a frequency response range from 70Hz to 5,000 Hz. So setting the low cut to 70Hz and high cut to 5000 Hz pretty much replicates the real thing. But unlike the real thing, you can 'cheat'. Sometimes I'll slide the low cut all the way to the left, and the high cut all the way to the right (off). You'll quickly find what your ears prefer and follow that for other cabs too. Mix - I leave it at 100% generally, just like in the real world. Once you've found a few favourite stock cabs that work for you (and generally I'll go for a Marshall cab with a Marshall, a Fender cab with a Fender amp etc) and set these as you like, THEN it's time to compare with some IR's of those cabs & see if you like the difference, or whether you can actually match the tone pretty much with some minor tweaks and don't need to load the IR anyway. Some IR's you won't be able to match eg they've used multicabs/mics or a cab version that's a bit rare. Think of it like choosing a car - before you buy you need to decide what makes you like - Ford, Mercedes, BMW etc (akin to Marshall, Fender, Vox etc), how many doors (3,4, 5 - akin to 1x12, 2x12, 4x12 speaker) then the specific model (eg Vox 2x12 Blues, Silver, greenbacks), then how does it feel to drive ie how does the cab sound to you? What you're hoping for is that someone can just recommend an IR for you akin to recommending a car for you. I'm afraid me old china that you really need to invest some time in to learn about all this, at least the basics. Although it's a much simpler avenue to Helix modelling than a Helix, the Pod Go is not a plug n play MFX. If you're not prepared to invest some time to learn to walk before you can run, I'm afraid you've just got the wrong unit for your needs. But I promise you, once you get a feel for the basics, it's all actually a lot more straightforward than you think - and learning about tone is a really enjoyable part of the journey because you can make some great discoveries that can transform your tone & your playing enjoyment. But don't get overly hung up on all the permutations - because it honestly doesn't work that way. Hope all this is of some help (others will have different views re approach etc, which is fine). It's a journey, so enjoy it - otherwise you could easily keep ending up at the wrong destination with no understanding as to why!

Easy way for me: Copy block. Delete block. Paste block :D

The Double Take (in the Modulation FX) is similar but is not as good in my opinion. I prefer to use a small pitch shift on the right side set to only about 8 cents or so and to 100% mix. I also add 25-30ms of delay (available in Simple Pitch FX). Dry left side and pitch shift of right. This is my preferred way to go stereo if my Mimiq is not available.

So stuck on the Litigator and the Matchless. Sometimes the Fenders. Can't seem to be bothered with anything else. Simple needs. Which leads me to wonder why people want more and more amp models.

I'm just going to add this because SNAPSHOTS make sense to me without any non-guitar analogy.. Simply put, no more having to dance on the pedal board to change several parameters or turn effects on and off. Set'm up the way you need'm for each part of your tune or each "sound" you use... then just one button takes you there. 1. Picture your old non-modeling guitar rig. effects, pre-amp, effects in loop, amp... whatever you got. THIS IS A PRESET. 2. Adjust everything to play a song. Maybe distortion on, reverb on, gain channel.. Save this as SNAPSHOT 1 3. Now change all of the adjustments for another song. Maybe distortion OF, reverb off, but delay on, clean channel. Save this as SNAPSHOT 2 You can continue this to create up to 8 snapshots within this one preset. There are some additional features, but that's the meat of it. Those who never used a pedal board probably aren't wrapping their head around them as easily as those who had to learn to dance.