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Actually, that is a very common speaker impedance for MODELING amps. It's NOT common for straight-up guitar amps where speaker changes are common. The Catalyst was never intended to be an FRFR amp. It is what it is advertised as and if that suits your purpose, great. My recommendation is to buy an amp that's intended for your purpose. Blackstar has a new FRFR amp that has a whizzer. Check it out. Fender, Laney and IK Multimedia also have FRFR cabs. Of course, they all cost at least twice what the Catalyst costs and are closed back cabs. I wonder why that is? Hmmm.... Good Luck on your whizzer adventure!

IIRC, the Cat's amp is a standard ICE module. Probably not a high-end one. Using an 8ohm speaker probably won't damage it. Probably. Why not ask L6 support? They'd know better than some rando internet guitar geek with a cool handle ;-P FWIW - I once tried a whizzer cone speaker - it sounded like a weird guitar speaker with a lisp. IMO, YMMV etc.

Issue 1: Global EQ is only applied to the analog outs, not USB. Issue 2: When using HX as ASIO, the output from USB 1/2 is around -12db into my DAW with an empty preset, depending upon your pickups. Adding the 2203 amp+cab with the default amp+cab settings I get around -18db. These levels are intentional to allow headroom in a mix for processing and other instruments to keep the input level below 0db (digital clipping) in a busy mix. To hear yourself, you should be DIRECT MONITORING, not monitoring through the DAW which will add latency to the sound that you hear as you play. If you're using an external AI, taking the analog outs from HX to AI with the default HX output settings (0db and Global EQ will be applied in this configuration), this should not be an issue. I'd need more info on your setup to speculate.

I do not think that is possible. Who told you it was? If you take a picture of a Hemi and put it under the hood of your KIA it will NOT go faster!

Catalyst is not FRFR, it is a guitar amp with a simple guitar speaker. In normal use (LT OUT>Catalyst INPUT) the CHANNEL VOLUME controls the volume to both the MASTER VOLUME and the XLR DIRECT OUT. The OUTPUT POWER SWITCH and MASTER VOLUME affect only the Cat's speaker output. IOW - the MASTER VOLUME is used for your stage level. If you change the CHANNEL VOLUME (to FOH via the XLR DIRECT OUT) that will change the Cat's speaker output level and you'll need to use the MASTER VOLUME (which does not affect the XLR DIRECT OUT level) to compensate. When you run the LT into the RETURN in Power Amp Mode, the CHANNEL VOLUME no longer controls the level to the XLR. That level is directly controlled by the LT's OUTPUT LEVEL. The MASTER VOLUME still works as described above. I level my Helix presets on Helix, then leave the Helix OUTPUT LEVEL maxxed (UNITY = 0db boost/cut) and control my stage level with the Cat's MASTER VOLUME. My Helix presets have no cab or IR, I use the Cat's cab emulations for FOH, which are applied to the XLR (and USB if using the Cat as ASIO) out. You can also disable the Cat's cabs and use an external IR box if you so desire. IME, the Cat's cabs/mics sound just fine, so I don't bother with an external IR Box (KISS applies). TBH, if I'm going to FOH I typically just use the Cat's amps and presets and Helix is a pedalboard. While the ability to use a million different amps in a million different presets is fun, the 12 amps in Catalyst provide all I need for live use and levelling 12 presets is a LOT easier than levelling 1028 presets! Again, KISS applies. OTOH, the ability to have 1028 pedalboards is pretty cool too, if a bit overkill... YMMV, especially if you're in a "just like the record" cover band, in which case I feel for ya! If you decide to go for it, get the Cat 100. Helix/LT has great MIDI capabilities which can be used to advantage with the Cat 100's MIDI Input but would require a MIDI HOST to use with the Cat 60 which doesn't have MIDI DIN connectors.

I can't explain the HW interface to you, as I don't have the HXFX. I do know that using CommandCenter in HX Edit is the same for all Helix family devices. Show me your configuration in HX Edit. Here's what it looks like for my HX Stomp.

IDK what that is, but it's NOT the COMMAND CENTER settings. If you don't know what COMMAND CENTER is, that would explain why you're having a problem. Start at page 43 of the HXFX User Manual.

Send a screenshot(s) of the Command Center settings for that preset. It sounds like user error if MIDIMouse thru the HX works.

XLR out is mainly for going live to a PA. For recording to a DAW you can either connect the XLR to your AI or use the built-in ASIO via USB to your computer. If connecting the XLR to your AI be aware that the XLR is LINE Level, so it's a pretty hot signal. Control that level using the Channel Volume, compensating with the MASTER for the amp's speaker output level.

Closed back "metal" combos generally have the speaker section sealed and ported, tuned (interior dimensions/port size) for the specific speaker that they are designed to be used with, with the amp head in its own section. You can try it, of course, but do it in such a way as to not heavily mod the existing cab. You might want to sell it later. FWIW - I don't think it would be worth the effort. I've read on various forums where people have gone on a speaker swapping journey, only to put the original speaker back in. L6 tested many speakers (per the head of the design team) and designed a special speaker that sounded best with all the included amp models. A compromise, at best, but the speaker is not in there because it was the cheapest available. Also, Good Luck finding a 4ohm Celestion V30. Since it's a Class D amp (not tube) an 8ohm would probably work, but it'll cut your output significantly. If you need a hammer, a Leatherman ain't gonna get it. Make the best of what you've got and save up for the right tool for the job. IMO. YMMV, etc.

Sorry, I've just read your initial post more carefully. The BG MIDI1 defaults to MIDI Channel 1. When you disabled MIDI PC Tx, that disabled the default MIDI PC#s associated with the HXFX Presets. So, in the HXFX Command Center you need to set the Footswitches to the PC#s you want to send and to send them on MIDI Channel 1.

And did you do this: Select the combination of Channel, Boost and Reverb you want to store. Press the BOOST switch until the REVERB switch starts blinking. Release the Boost switch. You are now in "MIDI-Learn" mode. Send your MIDI Program Change command to AMP1 ™ within 10 seconds. Your patch is stored when the REVERB switch stops blinking

So, what did the MIDI Monitor show as actually being sent? Is it being sent on the same MIDI Channel that the Amp1 is listening on? Are there any configuration steps on the Amp1 that need to be done besides setting the MIDI Channel?

Do you have this? MIDI1 If you want to build an individual programmable guitar system using the MIDI controller of your choice, you can control AMP1 ™ using the BluGuitar® MIDI1 ™ adapter interface. This turns AMP1 ™ ’s remote port into a MIDI In port. This allows you to recall all of AMP1 ™ ’s switching functions (Clean - Overdrive, Boost Reverb and the overdrive channel selector switch) via MIDI program change commands. Additionally, control change commands CC 007 (2nd MasterVolume), CC 020 (Gain) and CC 030 (PowerSoak) are also received. You put MIDI1 ™ ’s adapter interface’s port into AMP1 ™ ’s REMOTE port: on the opposite end is a 5-pin DIN socket for the MIDI IN. The interface elec tronics are powered by AMP1 ™ , meaning that no extra power supply or cables are required.

Start by using this link to see what is actually being sent: Disaster Area Designs MIDI Monitor Include a screenshot in your reply.