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Your old one worked fine. Your new one is used. Probably the most common failure point on these is the USB port. Return it and buy a NEW one. Or, if you MUST buy used, do you have a laptop? Bring it and test the connection before buying.

No rules mate! Try it both ways and use the one that sounds best to YOU! How's this for a revolutionary concept - maybe on SOME presets it sounds best one way, and on other presets it sounds better the other way? JUST DO IT! Hmmm, I seem to have run out of applicable marketing slogans... :-)

Yep. That works too!

Use Snapshots. "Powercab" sets the Path 1 Output Level to 0db (or whatever). IOW - ON. It also sets Path 2 to -120db. IOW - OFF. "EXT AMP" does the opposite. "BOTH" sets your blend. OR you could set the paths to different outputs and send to an external mixer.

Use XLR to FOH set to MIC level. Cable run is usually longer and the XLR is balanced for lower noise over distance. Set the BIG KNOB to control the 1/4" to your FRFR. That way your stage level is right at your feet, and changes do not affect the FOH signal. After the update I stopped receiving ALL notifications. I had to go in and reset the preferences.

Export your preset to the desktop. Click on "choose files". Navigate to the desktop and double-click on the exported preset. Click "Submit Reply".

Attach sample preset.

Here's a link to better explanation:

Too long. You need 200ms.

Known issue Revert to your previous version or reprogram your Snapshots. Don't forget to open a support ticket so they'll know how many people are upset about this.

Connect the HR to Helix by 1/4", then send the Helix XLR to FOH. Set the Helix Output Knob to control the 1/4" Out. That sets the XLR to UNITY - it won't be affected by changes in the level sent to the HR. You can set the HR to whatever level works. If the FOH guy knows how his Input Gain Knob works, this should make him happy, as he'll get a consistent signal all night. The main consideration then becomes your having your presets levelled properly. If you soundcheck with a mid-output preset then switch to one that's much louder or quieter by comparison, that will be a problem as it will affect the level sent to FOH. The problem with simply sending your signal to FOH (no independent stage monitor) is that you're totally dependent on the FOH guy to put the right amount of you into the stage monitors (which might sound awful for guitar). Unless everybody on stage has their own monitor and separate mix (uncommon unless you're on a good IEM system), if you're loud enough for you you'll probably be too loud for someone else (probably the singer). EDIT: @themetallikidwas posting as I was typing!

Knowing what you want and having what you need = Ready to Rock!

AH! Thanks folks, I was totally misunderstanding the issue! I played around with this on my HXS, hoping to discover the errant logic. There is no errant logic, it just isn't very intuitive. The logic is this: In order implement this feature, you need to program each Snapshot independently. You also need to either set Snapshot Edits to RECALL, or SAVE after configuring each Snapshot. If in fact this behavior was different in previous versions (IDK, never tried it), then everybody who uses this feature should open a support ticket so L6 will escalate the issue and implement a fix. It's possible, however, that this was a necessary change to prevent other reported problems in which case there might not be a fix until v3.2, which is apparently a major CORE overhaul and likely we won't see it until fall.

OK, you're the third person I've seen talking about this, and I'm not getting it. I'm not having this problem. Maybe we're not on the same page, but I'd like to know. Could you please attach your preset (the actual preset, not a screenshot), so I can try to figure out what's going on? Thanks!

I have the PC212 on a cheap Rubbermaid step stool with the Catalyst on top. The whole rig sits on carpet, so between the step stool and carpet there's very little vibration transmitting to the floor. Since I'm only using the Catalyst for it's amps, that greatly simplifies dealing with saving amp configurations. Basically, You configure and save basic amp settings on the GM, then every Helix preset is simply a pedalboard. All you need to do with MIDI is call the saved GM amp that you want to use with that pedalboard. Guitar>Helix>1/4" Out>Catalyst In>Catalyst XLR>Helix MIC In>L6 Link>PC212 Helix MIDI>PC212MIDI In>PC212 MIDI Thru>Catalyst MIDI In Six cables altogether. Of course, you can complicate your GM amp configurations and MIDI requirements by using the GM's on-board FX, but if you're using the amp/PC212 combination as W/D/W you don't need them. And are they that much better than the Helix FX? How much more flexible can you get than 128(?) amps in the GM and 1024 possible pedalboards on Helix? You can always have a few Helix Presets set up for 4cm for if you're playing out and don't want to take the PC212. Configured as above, you can balance the amp output and PC212 output with the Master on the amp (I assume that the Redbox Out Level is independent/always UNITY), and the PC212 Output with the PC212 Output Knob. I leave the BIG KNOB disabled (UNITY). Since I'm mostly playing at home I have a Korg nanoKontrol with one of the knobs set to CC#7 routed thru the Helix to the Powercab using a MIDI Monitor app. No reaching around and messing with the PC212 volume knob! While the Stereo spread on the PC212 even at 200% with the Helix stereo FX at full spread isn't as wide as having separate amps/cabs, it does a very good job of adding that 3D effect. In case you're wondering, I haven't noticed any problems with the Input Level/LED on the Powercab, it just barely tips into the yellow when I'm playing hard or hit the Boost on the Catalyst. Anyhow, hope some of this is helpful!

Just a raft of bugs mostly involving L6 Link and the awful Powercab Edit app. If you're interested in the details, there's a thread over on TGP's D&M forum called "Line6 Powercab Future". Line 6 Powercab future | The Gear Page Also the usual TGP downers claiming "Powercab sucks!" mostly because they never took the time to learn how to use it properly!

Try a configuration like I described with the GM on top of the PC212 acting as the DRY component of a WDW rig with stereo FX and the PC212 set for 200% spread. VERY nice! You mentioned that the two GMs are voiced differently. Try them both and see which one sounds better WDW. Keep the other one because... I hear you regarding space. I keep having to move my more and more infrequently used tube amp to have room for the rest of my life! But I just can't sell it because...

Couple of reasons. The Catalyst amp models are newly designed for the Catalyst, executed with Helix tech. The "Dynamic" is loosely based on the Cartographer. They sound VERY good, and having the amp controls up top on the Catalyst and the FX controls (all of them) on the Helix is very convenient. Like using a real amp with six independent and programmable channels in conjunction with a pedalboard! The six Catalyst amps pretty much cover all my needs, and a simple twist of the dial swaps them. If I want to get specific with the Tone Stack settings I can always use Catalyst presets and MIDI, which is what I've been doing up until now. Even if using full presets vs Manual Mode you can still make on-the-fly adjustments, and saving your changes just requires holding down the Channel button for 2 seconds. You can only use 1 of the Catalyst's on-board FX + Reverb at a time and the "deep" settings for the Catalyst's on-board FX are only accessible through the app. Although L6 has provided a very nice mobile version that I run on my iPhone, there's still only 6 of each out of 4 FX categories available vs a bazillion on Helix. So many possibilities, and a legitimate reason to keep the PC212 which, if you've been following along, has not been making me (and many others) very happy. The upside for you is that the GM series is also programmable and MIDI enabled, so you can already do most of this. I don't recall if you have a full-fat Helix or the LT, but if full-fat just take the Redbox out to the Helix MIC In and the L6 Link out to the PC212. So far I've just been using the LF RAW setting on the PC212, but lots of other possibilities. Downside for both of us - Must. Resist. Option. Paralysis. :-)

Got a chance to try the Helix 4cm (w/front end FX) 1/4" Out>Catalyst Input/amps XLR (with no on-board FX)>Helix MIC In>Stereo FX>L6 Link to PC212 with 200% Stereo spread. NICE!

Helix + 2 GM's = Stereo + a lot of wires Helix + PC212 = Stereo with 1 wire and reduced spread Helix + 1 GM = Mono + a lot of wires Stereo at home/in the studio = FUN! Stereo at a gig = ? How much do the GM(s) add to your experience? For me, the stereo thing is great for late night ambient freak-outs. The one-wire PC212 is very simple and convenient. I just got a Catalyst 100 and it sounds SO much better than the PC212 (honeymoon factor?), the 4cm wiring is worth it. BUT...would I get another one for the stereo experience and deal with the 7cm nightmare? (would L6 Link have added SO much to the cost?) OR...will I keep the Catalyst sitting on top of my PC212 and go with a best of both worlds/horses for courses approach? The Cat's XLR out to the PC212, though only mono, sounds REALLY BIG, even at apartment level. Wonder what it would sound like if I took that XLR out into Helix in front of the stereo delays/reverbs and THEN out to the PC212 1/2 Inputs panned L/R? WAIT...I could use L6 Link for that - one less wire! W/D/W! Is that even possible? I MUST try that! Decisions decisions. The life of a gear-head. First-World problems. A little voice in my head says "SHUT UP AND PLAY YER GUITAR!" Hope this weekend is an "AWAY" weekend for my stuffy upstairs neighbor...

I'd say to run the Helix/GM in 4cm and take the Redbox out into the PC212 Input 1. The Redbox tap is between the Poweramp and Power Soak. Should work fine and allow you to compare using the Redbox emulations, IRs on Powercab and Powercab Speaker modes without re-wiring. You should also be able to route around the GM's Preamp as usual (FX Loop OFF) in order to use Helix Pre/Full Amp models, but being aware of this: Heads Up: You can bypass GrandMeister Deluxe 40’s preamp by routing amp models into the FX Return. However, when you switch channels its power amp is re-voiced to deliver the best tone for that channel. This means every channel sounds different, even if you decide to use only the power amp! You probably want the amp model’s sound and volume to remain consistent with your original programming. If so, you’ll have to remember which channel you used for programming and select it when you activate the amp model. However, the better option is to program a preset to do this for you.

@JimDaneker- Because I wanted to know, I opened a support ticket myself, and THIS is what they said: "The Helix Floor does not slave to word clock. Only the Rack has that functionality. Sorry I don't have a better answer for you. Thanks, Ben" Bummer for you, but good to know!

In this case, zero = MINIMUM. IOW - not AFAIK.

Check out the attached example preset. Headphones are best for this. Note the panning on the Split/Merge Blocks and use of dual cab. The stereo Ping-Pong remains stereo end to end. MetallikidStereo.hlx

I don't get the "converting the analog output signal twice". All the adapter does is send the signal down the correct wire to allow use of the XLR jack on the TS212, no? It doesn't convert an unbalanced signal to a balanced signal. The 1/4" out on the Floor is unbalanced, which means that a 1/4" TS cable is really all that's needed, and though the the TS212 can take either 1/4" or XLR, there's no real advantage to using XLR. But OP asked, so...