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I never really thought about it, I just turn the knobs till it sounds good. @benadrian?
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"Performance" is not a term that's used in relation to the footswitch actions in the Helix series. Noe of what you're saying makes any sense at all. Maybe a specific explanation of what actually occurs when you press a "not highlighted" switch? Your video link doesn't work, so... EDIT: If you have the preset on your LT, attach it to your reply.
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There's no new version of the HXS, and no announced plans for one. The Stadium is $1800-$2200 depending on the model, and not as small as the HXS. Thru latency with HXS is <>3.5ms. If your only criteria is NAM, then HR might be the way to go, but I have to wonder how you're measuring the HXS/iPad latency? I can't feel the difference 3-4ms makes, but some people are just more sensitive to latency than others.
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This is a user-to-user support forum. Nobody from L6 hangs out here. Also, the Helix/HX series is nearing EOL with the new Stadium series release, so it's not likely that any major changes are going to be implemented. That said, both ToneX and NAM apps have very nice post processing FX (modulation, delay, reverb) and I really don't think you'd gain much using the equivalent HX FX. TBH, your best bet for ToneX is to look for a good deal on an OG ToneX Pedal (the big one). That's what I use, in the HXS FX Loop. There should be lots available now that the ToneX Board has been released. As for NAM, Genome runs GREAT on my iPad and has great FX.
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Use HX Edit to back up your Presets. then perform a Factory Reset. Line 6 Device Factory Reset Procedures | Line 6 Knowledge Base If that doesn't work, contact support.
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What you're missing is that in order to remove the physical amp's preamp section from the signal chain you need to BYPASS the FX Loop Block. For instance, to compare the HELIX AMP MODEL to the PHYSICAL amp you assign both the MODEL's Bypass and the FX LOOP BLOCK's Bypass to the same FS, then SAVE the preset with one ACTIVE and the other BYPASSED. When you press the FS it TOGGLES between the MODEL and the PHYSICAL AMP. Three things to keep in mind: The FULL amp model contains a simulation of the PHYSICAL amp's POWER AMP. That means that you're putting a SIMULATED power amp through the PHYSICAL power amp. An AIAB contains ONLY the preamp section or includes a modified version of the power amp for flavor. The Helix PRE-AMP versions have significantly less OUTPUT LEVEL than the FULL versions. The SPEAKER IMPEDANCE CURVE (the modeled interaction between the PHYSICAL POWER AMP and the PHYSICAL SPEAKER) is contained in the POWER AMP section of the FULL MODEL. This affects FEEL, and is, again, doubled into a physical amp's RETURN. It might be weird, or you might like it. Just something to consider. IOW - to emulate how an AIAB pedal works with a physical amp, you would place a Helix PRE-AMP version BEFORE the FX Loop and Helix FULL amp. You then use a FS to TOGGLE between the physical pre-amp and the full Helix amp model to compare how each sounds with the modeled pre-amp, which is functioning as an AIAB pedal would ITRW. NOTE that it doesn't matter in this scenario whether the Helix FULL AMP is before or after the FX Loop Block, as they will never both be active at the same time. FWIW - I've tried this and didn't like it. The Helix pre-amps just don't do the AIAB thing well. IMO. But then, the couple of RW AIAB pedals I've tried sucked too. As always, YMMV. The sound that you're after only exists in one place, your head, so nobody can hear it but you!
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IDK about Logic, but in Reaper it opens to the last preset loaded, even if it's been modified but not saved, which I like.
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W11 - WINDOWS !! AES/EBU - The digital interface between Helix and Powercab that allows (relatively vs MIDI) simple per preset configuration of the Powercab. That HW interface is not included on the Stadium. The D10 box replaces it so that the digital per preset configuration ability of Helix is restored. In the meantime, you can do the same thing with MIDI, but MIDI frightens people. Since Stadium also dropped the VARIAX connector, that is also restored by the D10.
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My guess is a W11 problem. Are you connected via a USB HUB? Using a long cable? Maybe try a different cable? W11 is very picky about cables. Also, AES/EBU won't work with Stadium until the D10 box is released.
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Future Native NAM A2 + TONE3000 API support for Helix/HX family?
rd2rk replied to jonathanmoraq's topic in Helix Native
EOL is a two step process. First the mfr stops development, focusing their resources on new products. Then, when sales drop below where it's profitable to build it, they stop production. It may or may not be a Law of Nature, but it IS a Law of Business. -
If I'm understanding you, you can't use Helix as an Audio Interface because the Helix ASIO driver is incompatible with your ARM based laptop? If that is the case, you have two options. Well, 3 if you want to try ASIO4ALL, but it sucks and you won't like the latency. assuming it works, not likely. 1 - Sell the ARM based laptop and get a proper x86 laptop. I know, money is tight and why would anybody want to buy it? IDK, I wouldn't, but you did.... 2 - Look for an Audio Interface with an ARM compatible ASIO Driver. According to the Focusrite website, the 4th Gen Scarlett interfaces are ARM64 compatible. Scarlett interfaces are excellent for home use and much more affordable than many "PRO" interfaces such as RME, and higher quality than cheaper options like Behringer. I've been using a 2nd Gen Scarlett 18i20 for ages. You can use Helix as a MIDI CONTROLLER with Native, but that won't help if you can't get audio into your laptop. You don't need MIDI DIN ports on the interface as Reaper can bring in MIDI over USB. I THINK the L6 MIDI driver should be compatible (it's "Class Compatible" and works fine with my iPad), but you might want to open a support ticket and ask.
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Does this happen OUTSIDE of LOGIC - for instance, connected directly to your monitors or through headphones?
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Is there a Volume Pedal Block in the signal chain?