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When you add a volume block, it automatically assigns the volume parameter to EXP2. If you change that to EXP1 and assigned the toe switch to the volume block, engaging EXP1 might actually turn off the volume block rendering the pedal useless. Here is what I suggest.... it's made to just "work" without any changes when adding a volume block - so let it do the work. Remove the Wah block if it isn't already Remove the volume block NOW > Add a Volume block and don't fiddle with any exp settings or toe switch settings. Just add the volume block. TEST. In EXP2 position, the volume pedal should work.

I could be wrong, but isn't that a Stereo Only effect? Did you look under "stereo" when trying to find it?

Have you tried any of the samples available on Custom Tone EG: https://line6.com/customtone/tone/2222760/

I'm stumped.... I would have expected it to work as you want it to with the preset mode set to "snap/stomp".... I guess the stomps in the preset mode are taking precedence over the presets... but I don't understand why. Myself... I run the preset mode in 8 snapshot mode... and I get all 8 presets showing when I press up/down. After choosing a preset it returns to whichever mode I was in, snap or stomp. I don't have the LT with me at the moment so I can't try your scenario.... but I will try it when I get a chance. Just out of curiosity... are you running the latest firmware (2.7 at this time)?

Although very similar... I suspect there will be some difference... mostly due to placement. On a real Boogie, the EQ lands between the preamp and power amp... I'm sure the amp model is similar to this. When you use it individually, the closest you can get it by placing it between the amp and the speaker... only if you use a separate speaker block. Still not the same. Also... on a real Boogie there is no level adjustment... you had to compensate the lower volume by turning up the master. This "may" have an effect on how things sound, but I suspect only slightly. If it were me... I would use the amp model complete with it's EQ, and turn the amp volume up a little to compensate for the volume drop. For no other reason than that's how the real Boogies operated :)

FYI: In fairness.... the OP came back when he received the unit and said he actually really likes the Deluxe Phaser. That post is directly above yours!

I put a gain block at the end of my patch .... I set it to a 3db gain, and assign it to a footswitch. It retains the tone, and is more transparent than a boost, EQ or overdrive pedal. It also requires very little resources. When placed at the end of the block it doesn't effect any gain structure of the amp of pedals, it just makes the sound louder.

I've used an HD500 and Variax 300 for a few years now but just recently picked up a HELIX LT. For anyone interested in connecting an older Variax and a Helix... take the time to learn how they will interact with each other, or you will be left scratching your head in confusion... especially if you came from an HD500 or earlier POD. The two most important things to understand... when you use "force mode" to load guitar models from a preset or snapshot change.... You can only set the model access from the HELIX... You cannot change the model on the guitar, then save on the Helix like you used to with an older POD The HELIX can only access the FACTORY Variax Models, Custom 1 and Custom 2 locations. Read that carefully! Here's why! If you customize your variax guitars in Workbench, then store them over their original location the Helix cannot access those. You can call them up on the guitar itself, but the Helix cannot load them through preset or snapshot! Any custom guitars you need instant access to from the Helix (ie: loaded with a patch/snapshot change) must be stored in a CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 location. If you change guitar models via snapshot... and are in the habit of changing pickup positions on the fly... I strongly suggest you set Snapshot behavior mode to "discard". If not... it won't take long to learn why :) IMO: The reward of having guitar model changes available via snapshots more than makes up for any inconvenience of learning a few quirks. My Variax 300 has new life under the HELIX... now that I've learned it's new personality :)

I've never seen this on my HD500.... it always seems to hold what I save. Stupid question I know... but are you saving the patch after you line up the EXP2 controller to the MIX parameter?

There is a 1K resistor in the EX=P... on the PCB near the main volume control (not the min volume control). In my experience.... that resistor needs to be jumped (solder a wire across the resistor, or remove it and replace it with a bare wire) to get the full range. I solder a wire across it... takes 10 seconds (after the iron is heated) to add, and even less to reverse if needed. Those are the setting I use as well, but I could not get a full sweep without jumping that resistor I mention earlier.

We may have referenced different versions of the manual... No need to apologize on missing it... wording and terms is often very different from what we are looking for :)

Assign both blocks to one footswitch. Set the status for each block (eg: one on, one off) then save the patch. Now when you click the footswitch, it will toggle between the two effects.

Primarily, as already stated directly above, the volume of an amp is not modeled, just the tone and feel of the amp. Volume is irrelevant. Second... quite often larger amps "can" sound quieter in real life. With regards to an AC15 vs an AC30, they are different kinds of "loud"... one cuts, the other fills. A lot of people that play a real AC15 will vouch that they have no problem keeping up on a stage because they cut right through the center of a mix.

1/4" out of the Helix to RCA inputs on the speakers. Yes they will work. How well depends on the quality of the speakers... as it always does.

I just loaded that patch into HD Edit (offline mode).... and I also read the creators description closely. He uses a CAB SIM in the Effect Loop. If you don't have anything plugged into the Effects Loop, you won't get any sound. Turn it OFF. Since he uses a cab sim, there is no cab loaded in the amp model. The patch description makes a suggestion or two for you.

When I read your opening post I was thinking that you would need LFO's and Envelopes.... those are two things not present in the HELIX. There are a couple of feature requests for this on Ideascale (the site L6 uses to submit feature requests). You could upvote these to try and garner more interest. http://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Automation/839282-23508#idea-tab-details http://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/An-LFO-and-an-ADSR/811573-23508

Two different amp models, with exactly the same settings will not be the same level. Not only are the models different from each other... the tonal quality of the model will also make it appear different in volume. It is very normal to have to balance patches. If you don't have access to a meter (mixer, DAW, etc...) there are apps for most phones that you could use.

Yes... the tap tempo can be set to global.... that is how I have always run my Line 6 devices, and the Helix is no different. Helix Manual... page 51 GLOBAL Settings MIDI/Tempo > #5... TEMPO SELECT The options for tap tempo are "Snapshot", "Preset" or "Global".... set it to "Global" for what you want. Every delay (and tempo base effect) you add can then be set to to a division (1/4, 1/8, dotted 8th, etc....) and when they are engaged the will pick up the tempo that is tapped in.

General Rule #1... when using an amps pre-amp, DO NOT USE a Helix Preamp model, and vice versa. Anybody that is attempting to run both at the same time will experience very unpredictable results. You won't harm the unit, but your ears might not forgive you for the horrible tones they experience :) 4CM allows you to use your amps pre-amp in place of a Helix model. People often setup the LOOP and the HELIX pre-amp model on a single toggle. When the loop is on (amplifier pre-amp) the helix amp is off.... when toggled, the loop turns off and the helix pre-amp is used. There is no reason you can't experiment.... I'm just laying out the general rule of thumb!

Interesting... global PC off is a band aid that doesn't fit the wound :) I came of "musical age" in the 80's.... changing the base channel and turning OMNI mode OFF (when it's an option) is always "good midi practice" in my opinion. Keeping devices on discreet channels can go a long way to eliminating unwanted communication.

I don't know for certain... but Helix Native has an AAX plugin and Pro Tools First supports AAX so you should be good to go.

L6 requires a very specific wiring for an expression pedal... not all pedals will work with it. Unless you buy something that is stated to work with a L6 product, you will likely need to mod it in order to get it to work.

I suspect what is happening is that your Helix is still set (by default) to send PC messages all of the time, on all channels. You can turn that off in the Global > Midi section. Keep in mind, when you do that you have to actually program the changes you want in each patch separately. By default, I always set my devices to OMNI OFF, and then set discrete channels for each device. I also turn off Global PC changes as mentioned above. By doing that, nothing will trigger unless it is specifically programmed to trigger. It's more work to get it setup... but it gives you far more control without accidentally triggering things you don't want. That said.... I could see an advantage to having all MIDI disabled when the looper is engaged... but I don't believe that is currently possible and may create a new can o' worms if it was implemented.

Although the HX Effects might be a more practical platform for you into your Marshall.... the Helix is still a great effects unit, you don't have to use the amps. I know a few people that use a Helix (or similar) to the fullest in their home studio or home practice setup... but then have patches without amp models when they play live and plug into their amp. Let your budget and needs dictate. There is something in the Helix family for everyone these days.

Here is one example of how you would use it. It has a dual purpose... it prevents accidental removal, and it also acts as a stress/strain relief for the plug. I've never used it myself... just hooked it up for this pic :)