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There is nothing subtle about the CS-1... but I guess that is it's charm. The CS-1 is a completely different beast when compared to other stomp compressors, including the other two real BOSS Models (not on the Helix)... the CS-2 and CS-3. In the pedal world I love what a CS-2 does to the signal... and find the CS-3 usable, but a little too squishy for my liking. If you put a CS-3 Sustain on full.... that is about where the CS-1 begins in regards to "squish".

You are already obsolete. There are plenty on these forums already discussing the 3.0 update :)

I did find a 3 oscillator synth in the STEREO section as well that could be tracked by the guitar, but it is bizarre to say the least. There appears to always be lingering overtones... octave jumps, and notes that follow even after you stop playing. Even when I break it down to just one oscillator I can't get it to behave. I know my way around synths, but I've never encountered anything like that before. It doesn't do anything I am expecting it to do. This could all be user error at this time... I just don't have the time to play with it right now.

I have never played with the oscillators on the Helix (oscillators would be required).... but unless I am missing something they are fixed notes trigged by footswitch, not by the notes on the guitar. That would make this very difficult. That would seem like an odd implementation... I need to look into this further to see if I am missing something.

I'm not sure if the Helix will send/receive the tempo as a fixed value... I'll defer that to someone else. But the Tap Tempo should work fine... Have the other player assign his tap tempo to MIDI CC#64 value 64-127...Your stomp should recognize that midi command as an external tap tempo.

It should be as simple as that. The one thing you may want to check is the level of your amps loop, then set the Stomp I/O appropriately. Some amps are instrument level loops, some are line level.

^^^ This ^^^ You can dedicate your stomp to the fundamental tones, then supplement it with the additional effects. You'll get more footswitch control, better midi implementation, more effect blocks to work with, etc.... IMO, an HX Stomp / HX Effects combination is almost ideal for a modular setup.

The pedal should have an Allen key adjustment.... and there should be an Allen key included in the packaging. Adjust the tension to your liking.

That should work perfectly. Just leave the trim set for the other player then lower your global EQ level so it works for you as well. It is strictly my opinion, but I think you are boosting far too much (+12db) at that global EQ.... bringing that down would be a good thing in the long run. PS: I now understand why it's an issue going back and forth... having "in ear mixes" at play. Thanks for clarifying that!

It's no wonder your mixer has to have the trim lowered as much as it does. That is a massive amount of output! YMMV, but I keep my XLR set to mic level and disengage it from the volume control. I use the Global EQ in reverse... when a tech requires a lower signal at the board, I turn on the global EQ and set it to about -6... but will adjust to give them the signal they want. Level is level.... removing it at point A to add it at point B doesn't change anything. IMO... The trick is to balance your signal throughout the chain (often referred to as gain staging), then run the outputs at normal levels with normal settings. If you have anything set to the extreme (IE: Global EQ adding 12 db of level) something is not right.

The TILT has a frequency shift control that can take care of things like this. The default setting is a great starting point and would work for most, but it's there when you need it. Just to clarify.... I don't find the Tilt to be a replacement for good hi/lo pass filters.. I use it mostly to simulate the mic placement. It's just another tool in the bag of tricks.

Really? Adjusting the trim causes problems for the sound technician(s)? I'm at a loss for words...

CTRL > S is your friend in Windows... Command > S on a Mac...

Yes, the Helix acts as a buffer. With 4cm you do not have to worry about cable length, within reason of course.

IME... as far back as midi goes, sending sysex messages is best done directly to the device, or using a midi splitter. Midi Thru has always provided unpredictable results. IE: You got lucky with your initial setup :)

The "Legacy - Blue Comp and Blue Comp Treb" is a great emulation of the CS-1, but sadly it's a CS-1 and not a CS-2 or even a CS-3. The CS-1 is a great effect for very specific tones.... but it's a lousy compressor! (Just my opinion) IMO... for stomp compression on the Helix I like the Red Comp (Dyna Comp) and the Kinky Comp (SP Comp)... or from the Legacy side, the Boost Comp.

Why would that surprise you? Everybody has a different method for normalizing their setups... and they may all differ from your approach. Some might run their outputs at line level, others at instrument. Some might keep their main volume at 1/2, others at full. That hasn't even touched on the countless variations of how a person might monitor their tone. Any of those choices will alter how "loud" their create their presets. There is no right or wrong way, you just need to be prepared to adjust things for your use.

I have played multi-fx for decades (my first was a ROLAND/BOSS GP-8 in the late 80's)... and I have always encountered gaps when changing presets. I always got around this by making changes in appropriate moments (when I'm not playing). Enter the Helix... and Snapshots. Voila, gapless switching as long as I plan my presets accordingly. With 32 blocks and endless routing capabilities, there is no reason you can't keep everything within a preset for a full song or multiple songs. Once you wrap your head around it, it is quite powerful - and easy! It just takes some getting used to a new way of doing things. This helped me set the workflow straight in my mind but we are all different. Maybe it helps you, maybe it won't :) Preset: this loads a pedal board, it's default settings and it's routing configuration. Snapshots: These allow you to alter the default settings and block on/off status for each preset. IE: They are "presets" for your "presets". There are 8 snapshots available per preset on a Helix. (3 on an HX Stomp and 4 on an HX Effects) Stomp Mode: This provides individual stomp access to your favorite effects in the pedal board configuration. Since version 2.8, any or all of these can have their on/off status de-coupled from Snapshots, IF you want to keep them separate.

I was just started out (within my first year of playing)... checked that very book out of the library and learned those same "boxes". I renewed it as long as I was allowed... returned it for the allotted "week" then would check it out again. I "shamefully" admit that I did tear out the floppy record and kept it for myself :) Pat Thrall was a huge part of those memorable years.... as was "Tommy Aldridge" on drums. However, don't under-estimate Pat Travers, he was around for many years before Thrall, and continued just fine without Thrall.

I am assuming you are requesting that the "tap tempo" could be assigned to an external outlet so it can be used as an tap tempo for pedals that accept that. I agree that might be handy... https://line6.ideascale.com/ is the place to make a feature request like this. It looks like there has been a suggestion for this... but it has not received many votes. You can vote this one up.... or submit a new one that is reworded so people can understand the benefit more. https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/CV-output-ability-to-send-tempo-pulses/782984-23508 That aside, the tempo is send via MIDI... of course, that will only work with effects that have midi, and will receive the appropriate CC values.

+1 to the OP. I'm in Canada... due to distributor agreements I need to go through my distributor - but Line 6 was still there when I needed them most. When I had problems they worked with my distributor to make sure this customer stayed 100% happy :) I am never one to buy extended warranty on products, but I felt differently in this case. Again, I need to go through our local distributor - but their program is great! 100% service coverage with a loaner... I also have theft coverage and accidental (aka - beer spillage) coverage for what I consider a nominal fee. That last item is bonus - considering how many stages I play on with drunk patrons just feet away from my Helix - often holding their drinks up to cheer the band! (arghhhh!) I've never needed the coverage, but I have peace of mind!

Even though I don't use global EQ, I wouldn't be against this - I could see it being handy. That said, old habits die hard for me and my age old method (since the 80's) for storing settings would work perfectly fine for this. I always keep a notepad and pen/pencil in my gear bag... writing down the settings for each room really wouldn't take long. Recall wouldn't take longer than 30 seconds to enter in the settings... you just couldn't change them on the fly, but that isn't the job of the global EQ anyway. I'm NOT saying it's the perfect solution in this day and age.. I'm just providing a quick and dirty method for achieving what you are after :)

Odd.... unless the 2.8 update changed my LT, it has the option to turn Touch Select on/off. I wonder why they didn't offer that for the Stomp. I love touch select when I am editing the machine - but I need to turn it off for day to day use.

I know the post is a couple months old, but that's sounds like a wrong setting on the FS-7. There isn't much to those, they are just basic operation - providing you have the options set properly. Both switches must be set for momentary. If set to latch... it would be the same as pushing and holding it down. If they still scroll - reverse the polarity. Do this on both switches and make sure both switches are set to the same polarity!

Slightly off topic, but I converted my old Silver Stripe (Black Box) Bandit into a pseudo FRFR. I rarely need a cabinet on stage (stage monitors or IEM's usually do the job) so I didn't want to spend much on something. I already had the Bandit so I loaded it up with an Eminence BETA 12LTA Coax Full Range speaker. I plug the Helix into the FX Return (bypassing the pre-amp) and control volume from the big knob on the Helix... it works great. I also added a "tweeter defeat" switch to the speaker. A quick flick of the switch and I can use it as a normal amp if needed.