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So along with the headphone op amp seemingly dying, now the exp2 pedal no longer cycles back to 1 using toe switch. I then did a full reset and no change to behaviour I just want to make music and do my job...not crap around with issues...am I missing some hidden procedure...maybe walking backwards around it and doing some chant??? Where do I start? EDIT: To be clear This happens on a full and complete reset; COMPLETE reset I do not have any external pedals or foot switches connected in any way I have the latest firmware installed 3.6-e171dae

Yeah...it does..but seems whoever was delegated to the code/brief...they really couldnt have understood the need/function re: snapshots...absolutely Just basic library functions would be nice to have a matrix view in command centre too...like the matrix for controller on the edit page

I must have got a lemon. I had the phantom power fail when I had a dynamic plugged in, engaged the p48 (accidentally but seriously should not have affected it...45 years of studio experience, even accidentally plugging ribbons and NEVER one issue) and it immediately died. So Im about to fix that...such a serious design flaw...check the net for the amount of complaints. NOW Im listening through cans at times and the right channel starting crackling in and out...then left channel only. Yeah Yeah...Ive read a heap of articles and it would appear to def be the opamp as its not uncommon AS WELL! Does anyone know the chip or replacement resource? Cheers

Yeah thats not the issue; there is a software design oversight when you click 'copy all' and it doesnt copy all Workarounds like this are pretty poor tbh (but I appreciate your reply); using native doesnt even let you edit the command centre stuff at all If I copy a preset is kinda pointless as I simply want to add repetitive functionality to a preset which is reasonably common I simply need to paste a command centre preset as per expected functionality Cheers

As mentioned on the other feature category...there is a bug with login where if you originally logged in using FB, fb is now broken but remembers your email address which you cant use to log in or create a new account :( Before any of that though...a simple table advising what does and does not get copied would be pretty helpful and save a lot of time Yeah, I use only snapshots instead for sound control and stomp for Ableton/guitar synth and external gear because the midi cc's etc from the 6 switch looper are pretty well useless for controlling anything external (I put in a feature suggestion for a null looper here but cant log in to ideascale). This layout (snaps/stomp) works ok but I then need the command centre/stomps on every preset and when you paste all to another preset, it drops a lot of info eg names, colours etc if that makes sense In reality...snapshots are a bit half baked...for them to work well, you need to be able to choose which actual numbered snapshot a parameter listens to (or All) and each stomp needs multi state...then we would be cooking with gas!

I had page tatooed backwards on my forehead...metaphorically...no go Midi table doesnt mention it but pretty much any controller I have worked with allows midi address so you can create meaningful sync to other gear...so Im hoping

Yeah but when I go to login or create a new account it says my email is already used by an fb login. If Im going to maintain comms with ideascale then Im not keen on making another account...i have scrapped all my others and just have 1 now I know I can dot but I was hoping I could do it more simply...anyway doesnt matter I guess...Im probs a fringe user and unusual in my use case Cheers @datacommando

I have finalised command centre foot switches etc to (finally) be reasonably usable and I need to transfer them to all my (used) presets In the menu items there is 'Copy/Paste/All' but this does not copy names, led colours etc How is this simple task done? What am I missing here? Cheers

Would love to but facebook login is broken My email is linked so I cant log in with that

It does that already

FEATURE SUGGESTION - Add foot switch capability to EXPR 2 & 3 One of the cool things about eg Guitar Rig Controller (and a lot of others) is the flexibility of input for foot switches. Being able to add eg silent switches etc would be a very simple but helpful addition...for those that know :-) Currently I can only see TRS exp pedal and commensurate controller assignments

FEATURE SUGGESTION - Looper Null Block Would be so helpful to have a looper null block, where it doesnt use the internal looper but allows phantom operation. What I mean is you would assign eg 'External Looper' instead of 6 switch. Then assign the bypass as normal but instead of going to as FS page with the internal looper parameters, it would be the full 8 switches with user definable functions, identical to command centre

FEATURE SUGGESTION - USB Channels as FX/LOOP/SENDS This would allow integration of those using eg Ableton to send out simply. I am doing this currently but it is klunky when it could be so much improved by this feature

FEATURE SUGGESTION - Midi Synth Would be AMAZING to be able to use the power of eg poly type pitch modules and have them convert to midi much like MIDI Guitar 2...AMAZING...would simplify these setups so much

FEATURE SUGGESTION - Multi State Buttons eg I dedicate Delay to FS3 for everything unit I use...but I have setup up command centre to have a press = Snapshot3 and hold = Snapshot4 so it focuses variations on a single FS. A quick press simulates the most accessed 'settings' and the hold simulates the idea of 'more' so this snapshot has more feedback/mix etc Ultimately I would like my 'Delay' FS to be able to command a bit more flexibly 1 quick press = default (SS1) 1 hold, cycle to next deeper level 1 hold again, cycle to deepest level Double click to bypass This would hugely benefit when doing impro as you are looking to explore and not do karaoke based playing...

FEATURE SUGGESTION - Refining snapshots ATM a snapshot affects every parameter assigned to ANY snapshot It would be very helpful to be able to set parameters that are assigned to snapshots to have further scoping ie to either 'snapshot(All)' or a particular snapshot eg Snapshot(3) This would greatly simplify and allow much tighter organisation and management

FEATURE SUGGESTION - Midi gestures/behaviours for footswitches For command centre, please implement gestures/actions. Please refer to current implementations by eg Morningstart MC8 which are exemplary at getting the best out of the floor board This would truly add huge value for anyone looking to streamline or simply more muscle memory based gestures instead of tap dancing over the helix during gigs

I thought I had seen a table with this but seems it might have been a dream I am using command centre to control Ableton...am wanting to send midi back from control surface script for basic like show the LED ring of the Play/Button as red/green ie feedback from Live > Helix Anyone else used this previously?

Interesting...:-) chorus is good...overdrive...hmm very 80s hehe so struggle with mono...

What are thoughts about having snapshot 'scope' parameters? eg atm a snapshot affects every parameter assigned to ANY snapshot It would be a good workaround to be able to set parameters to either 'snapshot(All)' or a particular snapshot eg Snapshot(3) This is aside from the ultimate of multi state buttons eg I dedicate Delay to FS3 for everything...but I have setup up command centre to have a press = Snapshot3 and hold = Snapshot4. A quick press simulates the most accessed 'settings' and the hold simulates the idea of 'more' so this snapshot has more feedback/mix etc Ultimately I would like my 'Delay' FS to be able to command a bit more flexibly 1 quick press = default (SS1) 1 hold, cycle to next deeper level 1 hold again, cycle to deepest level Double click to bypass I have banged on about how important gesturing is in regards to simplifying and muscle memory but wondering, as you seemed like pretty seasoned guys, what your thoughts were?

Funny stuff @datacommando I didnt have money but I bought that new (at the time)...simply ate potatoes for a couple of months hehe The vintage digital is actually ok...I copied the chip specs ie 12k, 8 bit (I thought...hang on thats the dsp128?) and went side by side...hmm...just missing something (and I generally do blind AB with wife switching...sorry Fi :-). This crazy german guy did a brilliant vst emu of it...and it was very close...if I could use plugs in the Helix...would be amazing Its not actually grit...it hides the tails enough to make it much more 3d...just much more dimensional to play (ie old lofi vs hifi) and add that mauve ibanez stereo chorus to 2 cab split...was downright amazing I dont think of it as; technology has come a long way...more like new options but it still needs to become a part of your sound no matter what the gear and that takes serious time I bought heaps of diff preamps...the liquid channel was 1...could have bought a nice Avalon AND DI for the money...was amazing new tech at the time...still has some gems...but the OLD tech like sebatron valve pres...so old school but wow...the sound. I really believe the diff is...back in the day you would only buy 1 piece of gear and spend a lot of time with it... and get so much value by drilling into the detail...now there are a zillion options and you spend more time surfing presets than twisting knobs and listening. The tactility and tactile response was a bit part too imvho cheers

Yeah snapshots are a biggy for sure...but such a downer that they couldnt put some midi beef into the footswitches ie like the Morningstar MC8...now THAT is how you do midi foot pedalling. I have spent near 20 years doing UI/UX and the last 5 doing oem...gesturing is the bomb...Helix gives a tease with snapshots ie press and long press so you can switch 2 snapshots from 1 pedal...but...a loooong way from just basic gesturing. As far as ux goes for midi...current helix implementation is like...hmmm...minimal Still cant find a delay model to emulate even remotely close ibanez dm1000...such a good unit...and I ended up patching my TS808 I got for my 17th birthday (original first year issue)...the screamer sounds nothing like it...dead and smeary but thankfully the FX loop is good. Meh...HD500...I must have something diff. The Helix is miles ahead on so many things...hmm not those tones mention in op...imvho...I wouldnt use it live again but there is something missing on the helix...or maybe the opposite and its adding something but either way...each to their own. RE Helix midi feature suggestions; I cant log into ideascale...some issue that the facebook login is broken and thats my creds...ah well. Id love to hear some renditions of the amps I mentioned above, done on your rigs...for comparison...happy to put mine up too

Sorry been away for a while. in the end, i set up the hd500 with a cab in 1 part of the studio and dedicate 2 models on it for recording. Had a friend come over and play some sessions (he is a pro player and has had countless real rigs since 80s everything from crunch to high gain) and he was in total agreement...something special about it...he thinks the Helix is good but feels a lot different side by side. I had one of the first PODS in Australia...so we are all in good company...actually still have most of my boards in the family as hand me downs. My friend is the same except for he has a lot of others eg 11 rack through to all the expensive stuff...still rehearses with a Laney/Quad...his fav...my ears cant deal with that...the chest rumble makes the ears ring lol So it doesnt really matter but some funny replies. "Let me tell you about my mother..." BTW Adam would have had a belly button because he was the prototype so the DNA should have been a full suite right? As well as being middle brown with brown hair and brown eyes so all the DNA info was there...good ole devolution :-) Setting the Helix up with a different looper though...pitb Now what would be cool would be a 'DIY Looper' where you can choose not 6 switch or 1 switch etc but a blank looper block that lets you use ALL of the switches of a 6 switch looper page Why? I tie it all up into Ableton. We do mostly impro acoustic/elec gigs and when eg I grab a nylon string, I have each of the loop tracks in stereo and pan across from L > R so each take sits in a different space. If you dont do this, it quickly gets messy with frequency stacking...would be a nice added...guess I should go put in a feature request..as well as being able to use the exp3 input switchable from trs to tr so you can use a quiet switch for main looping And while they are at it...Send/Return should include USB channels to make things a bit easier :-)

Ive talked before about trying to port sounds between the 2 and of course they dont...not even close BUT Lately I have started just using some simple actual physical cabs and can now define why exactly I wrestle so much with the Helix which is of course superior in so many ways... The diff is this: When you plug the HD500 into a physical cab and turn the cab emulation off; When you play, the dynamics are much more direct and the level of soft to loud playing is large...just as if you were playing into an actual amp When you do the same with the Helix, with identical amp models etc and using only an amp...the sound is much more hifi but it just doesnt jump out anywhere near as much as the HD which is really gutsy...the relationship of tone>dynamics is small and compressed. So if you just want really good tone (and fx arent the backbone of your sound); send through a physical cab that you like the sound of...the helix is no match and you will save yourself a lot of bucks Before flaming me or speaking without knowing...try it first...Im happy to send the presets...even dial them in a bit closer. I spoke quite a lot before on the diff between the HD/Helix model of the Fender Twin Vib channel model...this also makes it perfectly clear...the Helix is a step back in actual authenticity of tone in this type of application Im using r88 ribbon to record and its chalk and cheese Im writing this to help others who may be looking for information Conversely I also play classical...in which the helix is much better if you keep a bunch of chips for the mic preamp as they fry by just looking at them. Ive been doing studio workd for 40 years and never had a fry of phantom power ever and that has been with interns hot plugging etc...do it once on the Helix and you will need a new chip. Long live the HD500 for clean/crunch tones with guts!!

Sure but its more like an instrument in my context...and to be fair it does have a lot of pitch talk Inputs Mic > Mic, Acoustic via irig > Aux, elect/variax > elect Outs FOH Guitar L&R FOH Synth (keys and midiguitar midi multiplex) FOH vocals FOH Loops (at times) Add to that the usb IO routed to Ableton for all the stuff Helix is faaar beyond an fx pedal...sure it includes a tuner but I find it hard no to think of it as a super instrument :-) Helix is the first real go at synergy Thanks all of you for not flaming me for my ADHD behaviour :0