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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.

I never really thought about it, I just turn the knobs till it sounds good. @benadrian?

"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.

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.

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.

I've found the same. It's all good! If it SOUNDS good, it IS good!

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!

I don't get this statement. If you can't remove your amp's preamp section from the signal chain, you're doing 4cm wrong. Describe your wiring and attach an example preset that demonstrates this "fact".

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.

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.

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.

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.

Does this happen OUTSIDE of LOGIC - for instance, connected directly to your monitors or through headphones?

Is there a Volume Pedal Block in the signal chain?

Attached are 2 example presets. Example 1 is the usual way that it's done. Guitar>Helix INPUT Helix SEND 1>5150 INPUT 5150 SEND>Helix RETURN 1 Helix 1/4" LEFT MONO OUT>5150 RETURN Helix XLR LEFT MONO OUT>EVH Hypersonic INPUT If you want to use a Helix amp in addition or in place of the 5150's Preamp you can either place the Helix amp adjacent to the FX Loop with both Bypass assigned to a FS with FX Loop SAVED ON/Helix amp OFF (FS toggles 5150/Helix) as in example 1 or place the Helix amp on the Path 2B Split in front of the Cab as in the second example. There's lots of ways to do this, but in your configuration I think that using 1/4" for your 5150 and XLR for the FRFR would work best. sozorox1.hlx sozorox2.hlx

They're in the STEREO and LEGACY categories.

Are you connected through a hub? Are you using a very long cable? Do you have another cable to try? Check that you have the latest version of Line6 Updater - v1.28.

FS5 set to HX Snapshot PRESS/HOLD: NOTE - I set this up on a regular old HXS, so I used FS3. Snapshot 1 IC1 = Bank/Program Program = PC#1; FS5 = HX Snapshot PRESS/HOLD - PRESS = SS2; HOLD = SS3; Snapshot 2 IC1 = Bank/Program Program = PC#2; FS5 = HX Snapshot PRESS/HOLD - PRESS = SS1; HOLD = SS3 Snapshot 3 IC1 = Bank/Program Program = PC#3; FS5 = HX Snapshot PRESS/HOLD - PRESS = SS1; HOLD = SS2 SAVE BOTH Snapshots 1&2 with Chorus ON. SAVE SS3 with Chorus OFF When the HX Preset loads (SS1 SAVEd as default) PC#1 will be sent. Chorus is ON. While on SS1, PRESS will change to SS2 and send PC#2. Chorus will be ON. HOLD will change to SS3 and send PC#3. Chorus will be OFF. On SS2, PRESS will change to SS1 and send PC#1. Chorus will be ON. HOLD will change to SS3 and send PC#3. Chorus will be OFF. On SS3, PRESS will change to SS1 and send PC#1. Chorus will be ON. HOLD will change to SS2 and send PC#2. Chorus will be ON. I've attached an example preset. vincentm77.hlx

I never liked my HD. For me, Helix was a major step up. Different strokes...

Yes, but a template is just that - how to ROUTE a signal for a desired result. You have to know how you want the signal to travel from INPUT(s) to OUTPUT(s). How it SOUNDS depends upon your understanding of the routing (split types, pans, levels) in relation to the effects and settings you use. It's helpful to have the manual handy when analyzing the templates for suitability to your desired outcome.

GR was never my favorite amp sim, but its routing capabilities were its standout feature. Also had some crazy effects. I loved the Psyche Delay! Unfortunately, NI was mainly into synths.

IIRC, it's one of the new features of Stadium.

Why ask us? We don't work for Line 6. Nobody here knows anything. OK, here's my guess. Eric Klein (Chief Product Design Architect - Digital Igloo on The Gear Page) continues to say that there WILL be at least one more update for Helix. If anybody knows, he does. When that happens, look for an update to Native. Meanwhile, sign up at The Gear Page and frequent the Digital and Modeling Forum. There's also a Facebook place where he hangs out, but I don't do Facebook, so search.