klangmaler

This was the case very rudimentarily. The factory presets can not present (all the) new amps, features and effects. We were discussing this subject here quite frequently with previous FW updates and again: All presets suck ;-) The long list of new stuff in 2.50 can help to glimpse behind the scenes: New Amp Models (2) Cali Texas Ch2, based on* the drive channel of the MESA/Boogie® Lonestar [Ch1 coming later this spring] Placater Dirty, based on* the BE/HBE channel of the Friedman BE-100 [Clean channel coming later this spring] New HX Effects Models (6) Delay > Multi Pass (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original bandpass-filtered multitap delay Reverb > Glitz (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original Reverb > Ganymede (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original Reverb > Searchlights (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original Reverb > Plateaux (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original Reverb > Double Tank (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original New Legacy Effects Models (77)Helix Floor, Rack/Control, and LT now include a library of effects from M13, M9, M5, DL4, DM4, FM4, and MM4. These appear in a new "Legacy" subcategory in the model list. Distortion > Tube Drive Distortion > Screamer Distortion > Overdrive Distortion > Classic Dist Distortion > Heavy Dist Distortion > Colordrive Distortion > Buzz Saw Distortion > Facial Fuzz Distortion > Jumbo Fuzz Distortion > Fuzz Pi Distortion > Jet Fuzz Distortion > Line 6 Drive Distortion > Line 6 Distortion Distortion > Sub Oct Fuzz Distortion > Octave Fuzz Dynamics > Tube Comp Dynamics > Red Comp Dynamics > Blue Comp Dynamics > Blue Comp Treb Dynamics > Vetta Comp Dynamics > Vetta Juice Dynamics > Boost Comp Modulation > Pattern Tremolo Modulation > Panner Modulation > Bias Tremolo Modulation > Opto Tremolo Modulation > Script Phase Modulation > Panned Phaser Modulation > Barberpole Modulation > Dual Phaser Modulation > U-Vibe Modulation > Phaser Modulation > Pitch Vibrato Modulation > Dimension Modulation > Analog Chorus Modulation > Tri Chorus Modulation > Analog Flanger Modulation > Jet Flanger Modulation > AC Flanger Modulation > 80A Flanger Modulation > Frequency Shift Modulation > Ring Modulator Modulation > Rotary Drum Modulation > Rotary Drm/Horn Delay > Ping Pong Delay > Dynamic Delay > Stereo Delay > Digital Delay > Dig w/ Mod Delay > Reverse Delay > Lo Res Delay > Tube Echo Delay > Tape Echo Delay > Sweep Echo Delay > Echo Platter Delay > Analog Echo Delay > Analog w/ Mod Delay > Auto-Volume Echo Delay > Multi-Head Pitch/Synth > Bass Octaver Pitch/Synth > Smart Harmony Pitch/Synth > Octi Synth Pitch/Synth > Synth O Matic Pitch/Synth > Attack Synth Pitch/Synth > Synth String Pitch/Synth > Growler Filter > Voice Box Filter > V Tron Filter > Q Filter Filter > Seeker Filter > Obi Wah Filter > Tron Up Filter > Tron Down Filter > Throbber Filter > Slow Filter Filter > Spin Cycle Filter > Comet Trails [...] How many presets should present the (new) possibilities that can result in combining (new) things? Did I mention it? All presets suck!

...the list of users who wish to download (all) factory presets seems to get longer... But always remember:

This really depends on effect, sensitivity (of user & effect ;)) and setup... If I use my live setup, for example, it needs really more 'wetness', as a thumb rule. Just start playing with it (you'll need some 'evaluation time) and find your 'degree(s) of wetness' ;)

So, we have HX Edit (including latest drivers & updater) 2.51 Helix (product family) firmware(s) 2.50 Helix Native 1.5 Please, dear forum moderators: PLEASE UPDATE this here in the pinned threads and in the software/download area. Thank you :wub:

Forum moderators are quite lazy: Anyway, it is out now:

https://line6.com/software/index.html shows only 2.30 for the moment ('recent updates'). Folks, you got to choose product, software and OS first and then you'll find FW 2.50 and Helix Edit 2.51. Same here for the HX Edit program and for the Helix Native update. Driving beginners crazy, I guess :angry:

...countdown...

:P We need motorized faders / knobs for the Variax :P

When FW 2.5 is released, I'll start the countdown for the first tuner moaning...

You mixed up something. https://illuminatisymbols.info/666/

+ "don't give a lollipop" + OTOH, if you think you have better tools, use 'em, sky's the limit. Even if you want to win a whining competition, go for it, folks. Might help to balance your shanti...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/bgf6ZHi-9jI?rel=0&showinfo=0

You're never alone: https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Metronome/864225-23508#idea-tab-comments But I'm not interested.

youtube: - and guitar players...

Right. Guess I wouldn't have bought it...

Posted that suggestion already. Line6Tony answered, that "we've decided to keep things as is, since Helix FX is so highly derivative of the other Helix products."

Phil G.'s comment:

I see. Updates won't be free furthermore, 'cause Helix users are stinking rich :D

There is this small difference between taking things for granted and appreciating something...

So why not use it

^ ^ ^ T H I S! We had this discussion here repeatedly - and folks tend to fantasize about updates (especially when they come with a littlle delay). 'Sale as seen'. You don't buy a 'flatrate' or a 'lifetime voucher' with Helix... Updates are an awesome support, that I cannot applaud loud enough:

DI posted on TGP:

Same here... But I bet we're adding fuel to the fire...

THIS ^ ^ ^ ! ! ! ...very weird & fanciful comparison... I bought Helix. I'm not engaged with it...