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FWIW - you're already getting the SOUND/FEEL part of using a tube amp on stage. The difference in SOUND to FOH imparted by the tubes is not all that noticeable out in the audience. How much time/money do you want to spend getting that last 5% that only the audience hears?

I know what you're saying, as you stated, it's been asked many times. There is no power amp block in Helix. A Reactive Load Box allows you to incorporate the power amp out of your amp into the signal to FOH via a Line Out. At this point in time it is the best solution. I've tried what you are suggesting. It was less than satisfactory and wasted a lot of time. While you COULD try various Helix amps set as neutral as possible and find an acceptable sound/feel, an RLB is the simplest way to do it.

No. To get what you're after you'll need a reactive load box such as the Two Notes Torpedo.

I assume that you've performed a factory reset? Try re-installing the FW. If that doesn't get it, open a support ticket.

In that case it should just work. I would contact Fractal to see if there's a problem on that end.

I'm suspecting that both windows update and HXEdit are having a problem with that processor. After uninstalling all Line6 drivers and HXEdit, try turning OFF Core Isolation: Settings>Privacy&Security>Device Security>Core Isolation Details>Local Security Authority Protection=OFF Try to install HXEdit again and if that doesn't work turn CI back ON and open a support ticket. Ask if HXEdit is compatible with that processor. You can also try opening a chat with a Microsoft Support person to ask about the Update problem. Sometimes those syatem updates just take a long time. 25H2 took FOREVER on both of my i7 machines. After an hour or so I went out for a run, went shopping, and two hours later when I got home it was FINALLY installing! SLOWLY!

No Fractal, but I'm 99.9% sure that the AES/EBU is just the hardware, the actual function is Line6 specific.

This is a user-to-user support forum. Nobody from L6 hangs out here. Try posting your request here: Digital & Modeling Gear | The Gear Page The head honchos are frequent posters there.

I'm saying to uninstall/ re-install everything Line 6, BUT... I had a little more time to look at your screenshot of your Device Settings. Before I make any other suggestions, a couple of questions: What is your Lenovo's FULL model #? Processor model? When you got it, did you perform ALL of the available Windows updates? That means rebooting and re-checking Windows Updates until there were no more updates to install on two or more successive reboots? Did you then install all of your other (non Line 6) applications? What applications did you install? Are you backing up all of the relevant (to those applications) data directories to OneDrive or elsewhere in the cloud? Are you using ANY antivirus/malware programs other than Windows Defender? Did you uninstall whatever crapware that the Lenovo came with pre-installed? A screenshot(s) of your Startup settings - SETTINGS>APPS>STARTUP - could be helpful here. I know, that's a lot of questions and you might not understand why they are relevant, but there is no logical explanation for why a brand new Win11 system should be as hosed as yours seems to be, and before I make any further suggestions I need to know these things so that I don't make things worse. TBH - depending upon your answers to the above, my best advice MIGHT be to restore it to the condition it was in when you took it out of the box, then come back for advice on how to proceed. But that could be painful and very time consuming. I've been using Windows since before there was Windows (DOS) and if it's not necessary...

Try here: (6) Helix 3.9 Wishlist | The Gear Page

Sounds like the next step is the complete driver uninstall/reinstall. Not to be debby downer and not sure it’s relevant, but I’m my family’s Windows support tech. My sister had a Lenovo laptop, and it was a royal pita from day one. Replaced with a Dell, no problems. My older i7 laptop is an HP, not even technically Win11 compatible, no problems. Also, if this is a new laptop with a factory Win11 installation, you may ultimately wind up doing a clean Windows installation. Worst case, but try the driver uninstall/reinstall first.

Never seen any of that.

I’ve also noticed that sometimes I’ll get the No Device message and if I disconnect the cable, pause a beat or two then reconnect that fixes it. Just something else to try before you do the whole uninstall thing.

Goto the Windows Sound settings to set the default playback device. I have two i7 Win11 boxes, one new and compatible and an older one that is theoretically not, both work fine with HXedit. Maybe try uninstalling, remove all L6 stuff (including in the registry if you’re comfortable using regedit) then reboot and reinstall.

Either I'm misunderstanding your problem or you're doing something wrong. The solution I provided works perfectly on my system. Attach a preset that demonstrates the problem. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

Quite happy with Helix. Hoping that, down the road, L6 will release something like the AM4/HXSXL with Agoura amps. I MIGHT be able to afford that. Don't need all the Stadium's bells and whistles. It's cool and all. If I win the lotto I'll jump on it in a heartbeat. In the meantime, Helix does the job for me.

He also frequently reminds us that they don't publicly discuss the details of future updates. Reading between the lines, look at the price points of the products. Helix is still in the top three modelers for both quality of sound and features. Unless you NEED the advanced features of the Stadium products, the only reason to dump your Helix for a Stadium is that you have too much money in the bank. The only REALLY BIG DEAL feature in Stadium is the "PROXY" capturing/profiling (COMING SOON!). I own a ToneX and have tried NAM and, TBH, I'm underwhelmed. Not that they sound bad but faced with the choice of tweaking knobs until I get a sound I like (what we do with REAL WORLD amps) or auditioning 100,000 captures (another rabbit hole like the 100,000+ IRs I have purchased over the years), I'll keep tweaking, Thank You Very Much! Helix will continue to sell well to players who need a great sounding modeler and would rather spend our time PLAYING MUSIC. As to updates, I've owned mine for 10 years and never been disappointed in the updates. If they never added another feature I wouldn't complain, but I suspect that we'll be pleasantly surprised as they continue to improve/optimize the platform in order to continue their dominance at the Helix family's price point in the market. Interesting side note - Fractal just released a new product that looks VERY MUCH like the HX Stomp XL, at that price point. No capturing there either.

Go to TGP (The Gear Page)>Digital and Modeling Forum, find the Helix thread and search for posts by Digital Igloo (Eric Klein). He has stated repeatedly that there WILL be updates.

In that case your only options are: Open a support ticket. They'll probably tell you to ship it to them in California. I had the top knob (between VIEW/SAVE) on mine simply start doing crazy stuff. It was out of warranty, but I shipped it to them and they replaced the whole unit. They're good that way.

Make sure that you're on the latest FW (3.80). If not, update now. If that doesn't fix it - Perform a Factory Reset. If that doesn't fix it - Re-install the FW (FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS!). If that doesn't fix it - If you're in the US, call support. If not or are you unable to call, log on to Line 6, go to support and open a support ticket.

If I'm understanding what you're after, the attached example preset should get it. Use Snapshots with the MIX and OUTPUTS assigned as shown. Set the Levels on the MIX Block as necessary in SS3. kjiratsiekoedel.hlx

Contact support?

Automation is something I never use, but if REAPER can activate/deactivate an LED on an external controller, then it must be sending a signal of some sort. What signal is being sent? Finding out what message is being sent in the operations that work is the first step.

The latest version of HELIX is 3.80. The latest version of HELIX EDIT is 3.82 and is necessary to use with the latest version of HELIX. The latest version of HELIX NATIVE is 3.82. You don't even need to OWN a HELIX to use HELIX NATIVE. Nor is HELIX EDIT necessary to use HELIX NATIVE. IOW - HELIX NATIVE is a stand-alone product. That said, ALWAYS use the LATEST version of HELIX NATIVE (3.82) and the latest version of REAPER or whatever DAW you're using. When you install HELIX NATIVE it installs the necessary drivers and plugin files for use with the various DAWs. Thereby maximum compatibility between all of the assorted bits and bytes is as assured as such compatibility is ever possible to be assured...

Yes, I know, I'm saying I'm surprised since every other HX family device uses that CC to call the tuner. Certainly, an oversight IMO.