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Strictly IMO... because I do not own a POD Go. I don't believe you will notice a big enough difference in the "oversampling". I'm not even sure I noticed a definite difference in the latest update(s). I think this is one of those 5% better things that is really, really hard to put a finger on. Does the Helix have better converters? I doubt that... but maybe someone else will know better than I do. The Helix has double the power and far more flexibility than the POD Go but I really don't believe the Helix sounds better, it just has more options and capabilities... which COULD result in better tones.

I consider the Helix my single best purchase in more than 40+ years in the business. That is due to it's flexibility and sound. I owned an HD500 well into the Helix life cycle. I wish I hadn't waited that long I owned an X3 well into the HD500 life cycle. I wish I had kept the X3 Read between the lines. The next update is NOT ALWAYS what you think it might be! The Helix is already great.... the next version is unknown. IMO: If the Helix checks those boxes now, there is no reason to wait for what's next, those boxes could disappear!

As you said... you boxed yourself in (through no fault of your own)... Ultimately, you want to setup your tones on your LIVE FRFR at gig volume, but as you say, it's not possible in your situation. Given your situation, I would suggest you buy the best FRFR you can afford that also suits your needs! That FRFR will likely have a few EQ settings (flat, monitor, enhanced, house, etc... etc..).... start with those to get one as close to the headphone sound as possible. If there aren't any presets.... adjust the EQ on the FRFR to get it as close as possible to the headphones. If that alone does not accomplish the goal you can apply the global EQ to the output feeding the FRFR and shape the tone for a given room. This is no different than dialing in an amps EQ on a gig and will apply to all presets. When you get back home, make sure the Global EQ is not assigned to the headphones and/or turn it off completely.

I don't think it's possible on the script phase... but for the transistor tape (solid state echoplex) just set both the feedback and time to zero. I usually use the "legacy > Tube echo" (tube echoplex) for that "pre-amp" effect with the same settings... which also has the "drive" I can increase as desired.

Are your delays setup with fixed millisecond settings? I am not 100% certain about this... but I think the "authentic/transparent" global setting only works with time based delay settings which are controlled by tap tempo. If you set your delays via "milliseconds" I don't think that setting does anything. (somebody please correct me if I am wrong) FWIW.... I run two delays on my Helix. One is a fixed MS slapback setting, the other is a longer time based delay with the tap. The "transparent" global setting works great on that tap delay.

@themetallikid.... the top view of your board looks a lot like mine, right down to the wireless position. That is certainly a problem as that size almost requires a board of it's own. Sometimes there is no way to cheat "size" - LOL!

This is quite easy with the Helix line.... The big units (rack, floor, LT) can provide a separate path/processor for each input.... while the STOMP and HX Effects would require a parallel path with creative panning to separate everything. Without any support for parallel paths I think the POD Go becomes to restrictive. The only option would be "input to effects send", and "effects return to output". Although possible, I think that would be very limiting.

Missing.... :) Helix LT - YES

I know you are fixated that the problem only happens when you connect the "FX Loop" but I think that is exposing the problem, not creating it. That squeal is horrible, but (IMO) is sound like digital interference, not analog. I missed the mention of S/PDIF earlier in the thread. Without changing anything else.... just remove the S/PDIF cable from the Helix and see if the noise STOPS coming through your AMP. If it stops, then the REAL problem is the S/PDIF connection.

FWIW, I would likely run a combination of both. I don't think there is a wrong way, just find something you are comfortable with.

YES... that is what you need. "Expensive"... really? You own an HX Effects and an Apple iPad Mini. In Canada the Camera kit is only $50.... and it's worth every penny because it works! It is beneficial to any ipad/iPhone because any class compliant USB device can now be connected. Cameras, keyboards, hard drives, printers, audio interface, etc.... etc...

If you plug your Helix into the RETURN on the amp.... disable the CAB but leave the amp models. The Big Volume on the Helix will become your volume control for the amp unless the MASTER on the Marshall still works from just the return. If you plug your Helix into the FRONT of the amp... disable both the amp models and cab models within the Helix. The Marshall then becomes the full amp and the Helix become a glorified pedal board (effects only) rather than an amp modeler. Nothing is wasted by using this method... nobody says you have to use every feature in every situation.

Try this setup ... see if it helps. If noise is being introduced by unbalanced lines, this should help with that. Path A (upper path) Set input block distinctly to guitar in (not multi) Set the output block to SEND 1 Path B (lower path) Set input as mic (XLR) (make sure Phantom Power is turned off in the global settings) insert your CAB MODEL on this path Set Output as required Now, connect SEND 1 to the input of the amp and use the BALANCED output of your attenuator to feed the MIC input of the Helix. NOTE: Watch the input level at the XLR on the Helix, you may need to trim (lower) the XLR input on the Helix quite a bit. I'd start at it's lowest level and if it peaks there, stop the experiment. Raise the level as required. .... and as @rd2rk has asked, can you share an audio example of the noise?

Ok, you have certainly done a fair bit of tests.... There is just a few more things I can suggest you try.... Try a different Loop on the Helix. EG: Try loop 2, or loop 3, etc.... (this would expose a faulty loop) If you get the same result on all the loops, try lowing the SEND level on the Helix, and or the RETURN level. Each loop block has a level for both the send and return - don't be afraid to lower them if you have to.

I have to say.. .your setup is very "high risk" for an opening day :)

Really... you are just running the FX Loop (send/return... both on instrument level) then into a CAB after the return? That should be a very neutral setup. Leave that exact preset in place.... and try this. (let us know the results) Plug the guitar straight into the AMP Keep the attenuator to the Helix return in place... Does it work? Now plug the guitar into the Helix The Helix SEND into the Amp input Keep the attenuator to the Helix return in place... What happens now?

If this is working.... then the proper settings for a RETURN should be "Instrument Level".... which you do say you have done. IMO, the guitar into the amp works, but the Helix send to the amp is causing the problem. This would suggest to me that the Helix (in particular the effects prior to the send) is pushing way to much level to the input of the amp. Right now we know how you have everything hooked up, but we have no idea what you are running for effects and whether or not the gain structure is appropriate. Can you share your preset with us... we might see something you are overlooking. EDIT TO ADD: I see you posted the preset while I was typing... thanks!

Make sure the send/return 1 is set to "instrument level" in the global settings. If it is set to line, the front end of your amp will be seeing a massive boost in signal.

If you created an "ideascale" feature request can you please link it here so we can upvote it. I think the workflow has merit.... but we all know these forums is not the place to request a new feature.

That mod button converted the delay to a very subtle chorus... it could never do both delay and chorus at the same time. These settings should come very close to the "MOD" button on the carbon copy... but just like the carbon copy it will sacrifice the delay itself. You can use "snapshots" to simulate going from delay to mod. Adjust "depth" and "mix" to taste. Time: 20ms Feedback: 0 Noise: 0 BBD size: 1024 Mix 50% Level: 0 Rate: 1.0 Depth: 3 Headroom: 0 Trails: Off

That's the power adapter for the little independent power supplies, it's not necessarily what the VDI puts out. I'd suggest you find the pinouts for the RJ45 "power" section, and get an accurate measurement of voltage before trying it. As for amperage... I think a Variax "requires" less than 1A, so I don't really know what the VDI port would "safely" allow. Please heed my warning about "void warranties"... I'm just pointing you toward something to "research further"... not providing an actual "tested" solution.

This will not work with an LT... There is no simple way to add a couple footswitches to the Helix LT. The EXP2 jack is TRS, but only for controlling external amps with the Helix, not the other way around. When used as an EXP IN it's just a TS connection and needs to work like an Expression pedal. EG: Wire a 10k resistor onto a latching switch, then that switch will work like an expression pedal that is "full heal down" (off) or "full toe down" (on) when toggled. Next you have to assign EXP 2 to a parameter in the Helix. If you want to assign it to a "boost" that is certainly possible... This is all done "per preset". You can set the EXP2 Input as global so it's position is retained while jumping from preset to preset, but still needs to be assigned to the correct parameter on each preset.

If you don't own a Variax you can probably tap the power from the VDI port to power a couple small pedals. I don't believe it's a full 9v though, I think it's more like 7 or 8v. That wouldn't be a MOD to the Helix itself... it's just a custom cable. Keep in mind, I'm sure Line 6 would void any warranty if ports are used for unintended purposes such as this.

You have that in reverse.... the POD Go software resembles the HELIX software, but with a lot more limitations :) The HELIX units can also run out of DSP if you are not careful, but with two processors you can certainly run more, and spread out the resources as required. To answer the TITLE of this thread... "is a helix lt just a pod go with more resources?" No, it's a lot more than that. The Helix LT has the same resources and abilities as the Helix Floor and Rack... it just has less "hardware" features. The POD Go is a convenient (and great sounding) little package, but it also has the most "software limitations" of the entire line.

IME....Whether or not a used speaker sounds the same as new at that time I am looking to buy it doesn't matter to me . It just needs to sound great, and work under pressure!