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Set FS1 to PRESS/HOLD in all 3 Snapshots. In SS1, make FS1 PRESS = SS2. In SS2, make FS1 PRESS = SS1. In BOTH snapshots 1/2 make FS1 HOLD = SS3. In SS3 set FS1 PRESS = SS1; FS1 HOLD = SS2. One switch controls it all in all 3 snapshots. DON"T use a separate switch to perform the toggle within the snapshots. SS1 A=ON;B=OFF SS2 A=OFF;B=ON SS3 BOTH OFF Example attached. FS 3way Toggle.hlx

Use Snapshots wisely. Use MIDI. Assign switches on a basic MIDI controller to the simple ON/OFF functions and use the Helix switches for the more complex stuff. Don't make every preset a "kitchen sink".

Same way you toggle any pair of effects. Assign them both to the same FS, then SAVE the preset with one ON and the other OFF.

What's all that "System Exclusive" stuff? All you should be seeing is PROGRAM CHANGE (Channel 1): 48. If all that stuff is hitting the HXS, who knows what it's doing? It's possible to overwhelm a MIDI device with extraneous noise messages.

Working fine for me. If USB MIDI is ON and MIDI PC Rx is set to USB, and both the MC3 and HXS are set to MIDI Channel 1, connect the MC3 USB to your computer and use a MIDI MONITOR to see what's being sent. If you don't have a MIDI Monitor, you can use this free web based monitor: Disaster Area Designs MIDI Monitor

Since the factory reset didn't work, try re-installing the FW. If that doesn't work, contact support. This is a known issue and they may have a solution, even though it's out of warranty.

Messed with this on my HXS. It appears that the NAME and COLOR are linked to the FS itself. Using a FS to toggle FX you get a choice of DIM or BRIGHT and one name. That's it. I also tried using a snapshot, but the color and name always reflect that of the destination snapshot, not the current snapshot. You could name them opposite of what they are - the Simple Delay snapshot named Vintage Delay and vice versa, which would get the labels right (current effect), but you still need to use two colors - you can't get the same color DIM/BRIGHT. EDIT - the way I get around this is to use a toggling FS with the label as either/or - VINTAGE/SIMPLE - Vintage would be DIM/SIMPLE would be LIT. You're still stuck with one color though.

Not AFAIK, and it changes with each FW release.

Guitar>HXS>pre NAM processing>SPLIT A/B PAN B100>USB 3/4>DAW/NAM/HX NATIVE>USB 1/2>HXS Main Outs The SPLIT/B100 PAN prevents the pre signal hitting the Main Outs until after the DAW/NAM NATIVE (or other ITB post processing for reverb etc). Fewer conversions, less latency. Here's the preset as example. Been doing this with plugins for years. Still too much latency, but after a while you'll realize that whatever ITB amps you're doing this to be able to use aren't all that much better than the HXS amps, and with captures you're just letting someone else create your sound. Maybe that's just me, whatever floats yer boat etc.. Plugins w_FX.hlx

To do this you need to use a snapshot. EX: In SS1, set an IC (Instant Command) to EXT AMP and the state you want when the preset loads. For this example I set it to NONE which should load CH1. Set a FS to SNAPSHOT 2. In SS2, set the IC you used on SS! to EXT AMP RING. This should switch to CH2. When using an IC for EXT AMP you don't get the LATCHING/MOMENTARY option, LATCHING is the default. Set the FS to go to whatever SS you want to go to from SS2. The easiest way to do this would be in SS1 PRESS = NEXT; SS2 PRESS = PREV. However, if you want to go to another SS, either with that FS or another, just be sure that the IC in that SS is set to either EXT AMP NONE or RING. To test this, attach a continuity tester to the RING and SLEEVE of a TRS cable and toggle the FS. I've attached the example preset I created for testing. It was created on a Helix Floor but should load on your HXFX. micogit.hlx

Android. No standardization between makers/models. One works, another not. Contact support or look for a cheap used iPhone or iPad.

In order to use MIDI over USB you need a "HOST" device - an intermediary that translates data for USB transmission. This can be a regular computer, an iPad or even an iPhone - Androids probably work too, but I don't own one so I can't say. There are also dedicated HW HOST devices such as this: Amazon.com: CME H2MIDI Pro Compact USB Host MIDI Interface | Router, Filter, Mapper, 32-Bit Processor, Dual Power Mode, Minimal Size, For Guitarists & Producer : Musical Instruments The CME is plug'n'play. You'll need a USB A>USB C cable. For a computer or iThingy you'd need a program/app that routes the signal from one device to another. On my iPad I use AUM, on my computer I use MIDI-OX, but most any DAW will also work. If you've got an older iThingy you might need a USB A>Lightning cable. On your HXFX, Go to GLOBAL SETTINGS and in MIDI/TEMPO enable USB MIDI. ASSUMING that the Valeton is capable (I didn't read the manual) you should be good to go.

Unlike some other devices, the Helix Floor/LT/Rack allow any preset to be placed in any slot. There are 8 "Setlists" which are simply "BANKS" of 128 presets. Backup the Factory setlists if you think you might need those presets, then copy a BLANK SETLIST over the FACTORY setlists and you've got 1024 (8*128) potential preset locations to use any way you like. If you need to quickly get from a preset in SETLIST 1 to a preset in some other setlist, use MIDI.

"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.

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.