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Below you find a link to the updated cheat sheet, now updated with the nice stuff brought to us in the Line 6 firmware 3.80-update. I have used Ben Vesco's method to calculate the relative DSP values. Technical info in the pdf that was not published by Line 6 has been explored through available info from manufacturers, forums and other "reliable" sources. If you find something wrong/strange don't hesitate to let me know. Download the cheat sheet from my Dropbox (pdf-format) – https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3ye2g1okvx18ypsww746w/Line6-Helix-Model-and-DSP-Summary-3.80.pdf?rlkey=8ygh0iqax8ewds0i3yn0nxc86&dl=0 Some of you have used my DSP calculation tool in Microsoft Excel. I have decided to put this tool on hold for now. The reason is that I found myself making the calculation I need from this pdf-document, quicker and more "on the fly". I had some other ideas to include too, but that will be later... Hope you find it useful. And Line6, I have left space for at least 30 more amps, cabs and effects in future updates... :-) /Per

Hi mtnman82 Thanks for the kind comment Yes, it will be updated. I upgraded my Helix LT today (no issues, done in less than 30 minutes including factory reset, restore backup and rebuild presets, so smooth…) and have added all the new stuff to my Excel template except the DSP’s, they will be tested and updated in the next days. Probably finished and published before this week is over. If the snowstorm hits us tomorrow, there is a warning issued, I might even have it ready tomorrow… :-). //Per

I used this tool a few times, https://anotherproducer.com/online-tools-for-musicians/delay-reverb-time-calculator/, handy tool. Add the BPM and you have the values for delays and reverbs. Under “tools” there are some more, eg. a metronome, BPM calculator etc. Some are available as Android apps but have no personal experience of those. //Per

Strange... but agree, sounds like it’s the PC+. I have the PC+ 112, but if I was facing the same problem, I would start by making a backup of the PC+ (config, presets and IR’s) and then do a factory reset. The backup Is a bit strange, in my opinion… (I think it’s only run backup of the configuration, not IR’s and Presets). Backup of config is done from Powercab Edit under the Load/Save tab pick “Save Preset”. Presets and IR is exported from respective tab by selecting the “Presets”/”IR’s” you like to save and hit “Export”. You choose the destination where I should land. A good idea is to take a screen shoot of the list or write down in which position presets/IR’s are placed, position number is not marked on the file and they are all exported individual. The “Factory Reset” is done on the PC+. Hit and hold the “House”-button. The display menu change and scroll down to “Factory reset”, think it’s the second from the bottom. All IR and Presets will be erased, and config will be set to factory default. In this state I would test the unit again and see if it back in order. You might have to reenter some of your config, like input gain again, but if it’s not a hardware failure it should come back up again. One more thing if above is not working try to reload the software (I presume you are on the latest version…), but I guess L6 will ask you to do this anyway… Hope it will help. Sorry for a long answer… tend to do that :-) //Per

Hi jubuttib Interesting, I can see the need… Lets see if we can find a way. I be honest from the start, there is not that much space left to add additional data/columns. One way could be to make a smaller font, but I think we are on the limit as is. A smaller font will make the document in this format hard to read. With that said, I must find a way to add more info as there is info that I would like to add too, and I would like to have a comment field… There will probably be a few more updates from Line6 with more interesting amps/cabs/effects. Some features would be nice to add, eg last update added some new L6 Original amps and they had integrated boost, that type of info would be interesting to have in the document. So, a few questions to get my head around the this I tried to import your table into Excel from included image. I can import it, but the “translation” is very poor. It looks like your info is in an Excel sheet, could you export the same info but as a pdf file (Not sure an Excel-file can be uploaded to the forum by security reasons, if it can that’s even better)? If I make a column for this, I probably need to combine the info into one column, like the DSP info, column “DSP (%, no cab)” that translate to the DSP in percent from preamp/ full amp without cab. Same for the Cab’s, Singel/Dual. The analogy then would be “Class/Top/Mode” e.g. “AB/1/Pen” or “A/2/Tri”… etc. Could that work? Is it OK if the HD500-info is not included in the document? A hypothetical question – I’m thinking of changing the format of this document from pdf to Excel (the “master” is already in Excel, it will only change the presentation and make it a bit more flexible…). I only made the pdf as Excel was not an option on my old Android Tablet, not a problem anymore. Would it be a disadvantage to get the Summery in Excel only? Disadvantage is you need Excel on your device or in the cloud. In my “master Excel” for the Helix Summery I actually have two more sheets, one for my Variax 500 that documents all the standard guitars and my own Custom settings and my Power Cab+ that list built in speaker simulations and mick’s for the XLR out. I will probably add a table to document what IR’s are loaded and in what position (separate document today)(as L6 forgot to supply that info, just the position..., together with some other info, in the integration to HxEdit, as they did with with your DT-info… :-). Maybe we could do a similar table for the DT info, think about it and let me know. To long reply... sorry //Per

Read somewhere that Powercab Plus 112 have those speakers Low fq – Eminence BETA 12CX 12" American Standard Series Speaker, https://eminence.com/products/beta_12cx#specifications Hi fq – Celestion CDX1-1010, https://celestion.com/product/cdx1-1010/ Manual state fq response to be 70-20 000 Hz. Have not seen where the crossover is but Celestion recommend above 2.2khz, 12dB/oct., and looking at the fq response of the Eminence I would guess around 4khz. If I understand RAW correct the fq response is determined by the Eminence speaker response solely, no Eq, meaning amsdenj guess is most likely very correct…:-) All speaker data in the links abow. //Per

Just to clarify my perhaps not entirely clear description :-) To make the reinstallation you need to set your Helix/Hx in update mode, this is the first check to see how severe the problem is. Check these options, https://helixhelp.com/tips-and-guides/universal/reset-options, depending on your device (turn power off -> hold down correct key combo and turn power back on). If your device can’t get into update mode I think you need to send it to a Line6 service center. If your device is stable in update mode, make the reinstallation by using the Updater software and after firmware reinstallation make a factory reset. Restart you devise and check if its stable in “normal operation”, eg. Add an amp and make some tweaks. If good preside. I made a note not to reinstall your backup. The reason for that is to verify that your unit doesn’t get any crap restored from the old configuration. If your firmware installation and tests worked, you can try to restore you backup and check that the unit still perform. Hope this made it "more clear”… //Per

Hi No, I don’t think midi over L6-Link is working and you can’t change presets that way. Only by an external midi cable. But you can do most of the things via HX Edit by selecting the output block in your preset, select the Powercab-tab below the path window. Under Mode (preset) select User IR. On the slides below you find one named User IR where you can select the IR of your choice. The IR’s are to be find by position number, no IR names are visible… You can also set hi and lo cut and ring color. In other words, most of the thing that you can set in a PC+ preset/Powercab Edit. But you can not select preset made in PC+. I used to have a separate list with IR names and the position number they were loaded in (also due to that PC+ is not as good as the Helix to auto convert IR's to the specific PC+ format and to many of my IR's were in wrong format). I given that up and only use IR in my Helix instead, when I need to. Nowadays I use the Helix cab’s, so good I don’t need more than a few IR’s. Most of the time run the PC+ as a Flat/FRFR. Sometimes I use it in Flat/LF Raw and no cab/IR in Helix, pretty nice Eminence speaker (Beta-12CX) in the PC+, worh to try. Not an exact answer to you question but… //Per

If you haven’t done it, try reinstalling the firmware. When you do so be sure your use a USB port that have power management of the USB-ports turned off. Preferable don’t turn your PC/Mac off at all do not use built in hub And don’t use an external hub (as Schmalle noted) and use a USB cable that you know works (preferably been used before to successfully upgrade your firmware). I would also suggest closing any application that is not needed during the update. After reinstallation reboot your Stomp and do a factory reset of your Stomp, but do not restore your backup. Test the Stomp and see if this might help (I guess that Line6 will ask you to do this if you open a ticket… you will be one step ahead :-). One additional thing, if there is a risk your Internet connection is shaky, make the upgrade locally from a downloaded firmware and do an MD5-checksum test before doing the upgrade, just to be sure the file is not corrupted. You will find the MD5 checksum on the download page after you accept the license agreement. The MD5 utility you will find on the download page and in the center box (- Choose software -) select MD5 Utility and in the third box select your operating system. Hope it’s one step forward… //Per

I add my 2 cent… Use FRFR/flat mode in 95 %, use L6-Link betwee nmy Helix LT och PC+. In this mode I use Helix stock cab (v3.70). Have a few IR’s but use those only because I’m lazy to retweak some presets that sound good. I don’t use IR’s in my PC+, get better control to handle the whole signal path in Helix and easier if using something else than PC+ as FRFR. In some cases I also run my PC+ in FRFR/ LF Raw and /LF Flat. In those cases, I exclude the speaker cab in the Helix preset. PC+ speaker is a good speaker, definitely worth trying, you may like it… Unfortunately, I have not had much luck with the speaker sims in PC+. One reason can be that I’m not that interested in “amp in the room”-sound any longer. One reason can be that nowadays I play mostly with backing tracks, and I prefer the “mic’ed feeling” of the sound. Haven’t heard Gary Moore live so it’s easier to get in the mode listening to a recording and be in the mix… :-) If you have not seen it, I recommend this thread - In above thread there amsdenj recommend the use of LF Raw-method I wrote about above (direct link to his post) - This thread has some more info around the subject (link to my post, but there is more to read) - Else, that's mentioned in previous posts. Hope I didn't add to much confusion to the table... :-) //Per

I don’t either think the washing machine is a good idea. To ruff on the sack... I don’t have the L6 Helix Gig bag but I frequently use my backpacks when going fishing and hiking. When my backpacks get dirty, I use the same detergent as for cleaning car seats, a spray to be used for fabric. Do this: If there is loose dirt/dust, vacuum the bag first. Spray a suitable area on the backpack and rub a little with a sponge (properly soaked with some spray) where there is stubborn dirt (a soft brush can also be handy). Try to prep the whole sack. Let it sit for a little while (not dry). Wipe off the prepped surface with sponge gently soaked in water. Repeat the treatment if it does not come clean. Let the backpack dry. Hope it works for you... //Per

Thanks brucepride Yes, agree. it’s easy to do that, so many combinations... I found this video, could be a method to audition amps and get starting point to find the basic tone (it’s an old video, but the methos is usable). That and to try a different cab. - And its quite funny… He is so tired of people saying that modelers can’t emulate real amps and he shows they can in such a simple way :-). Not the whole truth, but still a good demo that they can. And to get fine a starting point. Good lock on your journey, it’s fun one //Per

Yes you are, but I like it...

The reset you did should have taking care of this but in case it didn’t… As you connect via the input jacks you have the possibility to set the gain for the Input 1 and 2. You can check/control this on the menu on the PC+ or via PC Edit under the “system” tab in upper right corner, see attached pic (my Input 2 is used to connect my Variax direct via XPS box for acoustic. Added +12db to level it with my Helix LT, which I control via Helix/L6-Link according to what PaulTBaker describes). Try to turn down the Gain and see what happens. In special if it is set above 0 db. //Per Don't know why, but can't load the pic, link to my dropbox... https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9c5u779n614ks9dsu3yog/L6-Power-Cab-Editor-System-P1.0-01.jpg?rlkey=hlo147uydup4qowah9eawgy4w&dl=0

I get the same result as klangmaler, can’t find that driver either. Tried to search for it in different combinations, no hit. rd2rk, Sure you don’t have a VIP or an early adapter account? :-) Is the fix only for Core Isolation-problems? I run Win10 and has no problem with that. //Per