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That question can only be answered by someone from Line6 Support.

This is NOT Line6 Support.

This is a Line6 sponsored user-to-user support forum.

No one from Line6 hangs out here.

MY question to YOU is, are YOU having a problem?

Have YOU contacted support and worked with a support rep to solve YOUR problem?

OR is this a rhetorical question designed to stir the pot?

IIRC, when I used my HD500X as a MIDI Controller I assigned the FS as BYPASS for a "nothing" block - something which had no tonal impact regardless of state.

Been a long time, but I probably just used a GAIN block set to 0db.

If your external sequencer can use a CC in place of a NOTE, then you can assign it to an "Instant Command", which sends on Snapshot Change.

Ableton and Reaper can do this, but IDK about HW sequencers or whatever you're using.

Unfortunately, you can't assign NOTE messages to Instant Commands.

Ok got it!

Yes, you are correct.

Not being a paper-and-pen kind of guy, the only way I can work with IRs on the PC is to run PC Edit concurrent with HX Edit.

Ultimately, I came to the conclusion that I prefer using the cab sims for most purposes.

If I want to use IRs I just load them in Helix.

Until the recent new high-gain/high dsp amps this was not a problem.

I don't often go that way, but I guess I'll just have to use both editors, because Line6 isn't ever going to do anything in the way of improving on the Zombie-ware PC+ line.

Too bad. Some people hate them - I think because they never took the time to learn how to use them.

I have a love/hate relationship with my PC212+. Currently we're trying to make it work again.

Modified 4cm preset attached.

4cm.hlx

Did you check that Global Setting that I mentioned?

Probably the treble checking the cables part. See the illustration on page 9 of the 3.8 manual.

To use a simple loop, a 1/4" TR cable is all you need.

SEND>AMP INPUT>AMP SEND>RETURN L/MONO.

If you're using the second loop the only thing that changes is that you use a 1/4' TR Cable connected to the RIGHT side of a TRS cable connected to the SEND.

LEFT is always Loop 1.

Also, check that Global Settings>Ins/Outs>Return Type = Return.

Attached example preset for clarity. This is how I've done it hundreds of times.

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4cm.hlx

I don't have an HXS, but it looks like all he did was put in an IR Block, pulled it down to create PATH B, then he pulled down the MIX Block to complete the split, but the rest makes sense - PAN PATH A full LEFT/1 which completes the 4cm and pan the PATH B/2 full right to prevent FB. In his video he left out the "pulled down the MIX Block to complete the split".

Is the HXFX not allowing you to pull down the MIX Block?

HUH?

Screenshot?

On 12/1/2024 at 2:27 PM, Teerexness said:

Nope. The site has issues.

"The site has issues" is not the same as "The SW has a bug".

In ANY CASE, contact support. That's what they're there for!

On 12/1/2024 at 7:18 AM, Teerexness said:

I didn't realize that "the missing link" would be the log-in failure to even start this update. I've had the same log-in credentials for at least a decade, have it written down, double checked it, failed every time. This doesn't exactly give me a warm fuzzy feeling about this update. I'll stick with 3.7 thanks.

Whatever floats yer boat! The rest of us are rockin' 3.8!

Which means that it's NOT a bug and shouldn't be posted here.

You're not still running Win7, are you?

Of course, you COULD contact support. That's what I'd do, but I got no problems with the update.

You're Welcome!

Yes.

OR - you could make believe that you live ITRW but have access to all of the physical gear that's in Helix. 

Imagine yourself connecting all of that cool gear in any way you like without ever having to worry about cables or connecting something in such a way as to cause the magic smoke to escape from your $5000 amp! Think of all the FUN and ADVENTURE you'd have and all of the cool things you'd learn! Old school!

Google "<Your Favorite Guitar Player>'s rig".

They didn't need no stinking presets!

You know what they sound like, you have (most of) the gear.

GO FOR IT! BE BOLD!

The CX is just a Cat with some cosmetic differences and the FW pre-installed vs having to do a FW update to get the new features on the original Cat.

So, yes, it will work fine, but still requires a HOST.

On 11/27/2024 at 12:14 PM, stevenrossbrown said:

can this

Programming it was a breeze, and it works great over USB - Hotone>iPad>AUM>Cat USB.

 

be this?

Programming it was a breeze, and it works great over USB - Hotone>Cat USB.

No. USB requires a HOST, which is the function of the iThingy. Any laptop will work too.

AUM routes the signal through from the Hotone to the Cat.

On a laptop you could use MIDIOX (there's also a MAC MIDI utility, don't recall the name) or any basic DAW for routing.

Hotone update!

I finally got it working. It seems that it had formed a secret tryst with my studio laptop, though I don't recall ever enabling BT on it - did I mention that I HATE BT!?

It still won't pair with my iPad, but it does pair with my iPhone. Go figure!

The SW offered the option to update the FW, which I did right away.

Programming it was a breeze, and it works great over USB - Hotone>iPad>AUM>Cat USB.

I set up seven banks, one for each amp "category" plus MANUAL.

FS1/2 = Channels A/B; FS 3/4 = BOOST/FX1. I always have a reverb on, so the four switches are perfect!

Of course, my Cat100 also has standard MIDI connectors, so that's what I'll use should I ever feel like leaving my Helix at home.

Bottom line - as long as you can get a device to pair with it, it's easy to program, and you can use either iOS or Android (I'm told).

It works great with AUM, probably other MIDI routing apps too.

AUM is the one I have, and since it's also a multi-track recorder and AU Host, you can add a Drum plugin and record along with drums. Way cool!

In HX Edit, open the SETTINGS (gear icon at lower left)>Device Settings.

IDK for sure how they need to be configured for that device, I use an ME SP1-L6 Exp Pedal instead of a switch.

Hope you bought it somewhere with a good returns policy.

AFAICT from trying to get help with the POS Ampero Control I bought last week, their support people have never responded to anybody.

Headed back to Amazon...

Just wanted to clarify - the HP OUT is stereo, the amp is MONO.

Phil is a long-time L6 insider/beta tester etc. 

This is documented elsewhere, but you'll need to search for yourself.

Yes, I own a 100, and it IS stereo.

If you own a 60 and it is NOT stereo...well, there ya go!

EDIT - I guess I can't link you to another forum. Keep searching or ask @phil_m

OP specified that they are using Windows 10. 

The "Core Isolation" problem is a Windows 11 bugaboo and if you search the forum you'll find many discussions and workarounds.

BUT... it is not what is causing the ASIO problem in Win10, which I did not have on either of my Win10 boxes.

It would appear that your friends are sending you presets from packs they've purchased on the L6 Marketplace.

That's a BIG NO-NO!

Either buy the packs or inform your friends of the error of their ways!

Yes, one of the differences between the 60 and 100.

Load the attached preset.

Plug your guitar into the guitar input.

Plug your bass (or whatever) into the AUX input.

Plug 1/4" L/MONO Out into your guitar/power amp.

Plug 1/4" Right Out to your bass/power amp.

Your guitar, live or looped, will come out your guitar amp.

Your bass, live or looped, will come out your bass amp.

Simply switch the looper from Record In/Out to loop or play live.

AnthoAllen.hlx

On 11/23/2024 at 10:48 AM, zappazapper said:

What's the point then?

Only you can answer that. 

I think that the new 5150III sounds great!

To expand on what @datacommandosaid - using MIDI with HXN could be the most troublesome aspect. Most affordable MIDI controllers use MIDI DIN connectors, which would require DIN connectors on the AI, which would significantly increase the cost for that. As DC said, your best bet cost-wise would be a used LT if you can handle the increased latency. That shouldn't be a problem unless you're SUPER sensitive to latency or a "shredder". But then, why bother with HXN at all?

Also consider that full MIDI control of the presets in HXN would require a LOT of time configuring them, as there's no way to do it GLOBALLY.

I would just forget about HXN and just get the LT or HXS/HXSXL, which is what I do.