rd2rk

To expand on what silverhead said. Whether you choose to use a preamp, a full amp, an amp+cab or an amp+IR, physically amplified through this or that FRFR or tube amp and 412, it's all just TONE. If it sounds GOOD to YOU then it IS good. And the ONLY way to find out how it sounds is to try it. Or, you could ask your question on every internet forum and try to sort through the 10,000 SUBJECTIVE OPINIONS which that path INVARIABLY elicits. IOW - buy it and try it! Get it from a store with a good return policy. Or buy it used. The only way you lose money on a Helix is to buy it NEW and sell it USED.

If you can consistently reproduce that behavior you should open a support ticket. I turned mine on this morning and had NO sound. That hasn't happened in months. AARGH!

Global Settings>Preferences>Preset Number EDIT: Sorry, I see what you mean. By the same token, it would be nice if the MIDI Mouse could display 000-127. Have you checked the manual? EDIT EDIT: The Stomp only goes 000-125 (42x3=126 to accommodate the hardware). Still, it would be nice if there was an industry standard for PC numbering, either 000-127 or 001-128.

Yep, that works! If, of course, that's the effect he's after. But it sure sounds circular to me. I left the "time" at 1s and set Taps 1-2-3 at scales of 25-50-75, panned L-C-R, and Mix at 50%. By playing with Time and Feedback you can get some crazy stuff happening. I can only imagine what using all 6 Taps with assorted scale settings would sound like!

Split Path 1 into A&B with separate Inputs and Outputs. Path 2 needn't be split unless you want to do something else with it's Path B. Set all Paths with identical blocks except for the delays and Pan accordingly. Limits the complexity of Path 1 due to the DSP requirements of two amps and cabs, but could get the result you're after.

In Line6 land, a circular delay is when the next version is circling the airport, but not quite ready to land. I suspect that's not what you mean, so WTH is a circular delay? Something you need surround sound for?

The MODE has nothing to do with it. If a device sends PC, CC and Toggling CC then it will control the Stomp, including changing the MODE. The Blackstar site seems to be down, so I can't look at the manual, but I'd be very surprised if it didn't do all of the above. To see what CAN be controlled by MIDI on the Stomp, refer to the MIDI section of the Stomp manual.

The older interfaces just had a knob that worked as a "mix" of direct to processed signal. My 18i20 has neither mix nor button, just input and headphone levels. Glad you got it sorted.

Where are the Send and Return Blocks? If you have an Amp and IR on Path A, and another amp and IR on Path B, plus an EQ and a Compressor, you're already using 6 blocks out of 6. If you use A+C on both paths (no IRs, merge panned hard L/R), then put a Stereo FX Loop L/R Block after the Merge, followed by stereo eq and comp, you get true stereo from the amps. To make this happen with the Timeline in the loop you need a proper Insert cable (1/4" TRS to Dual 1/4" Mono) in the send, and you need to use both the Ins on the Strymon with 1/4" TS cables from the Strymon Outs to the Returns. Obviously, this scheme uses the Strymon as two MONO delays, but it's true stereo in the end. Example preset attached. EDIT: Sorry, think I sent the wrong version. This one should be right. test loop.hlx

You didn't specify which Scarlett you're using, but usually there's a big knob on the front which needs to be set full clockwise to get the pure processed signal. However, this should work the same way with all VSTs, so can't say why it's not the same with S-Gear without more info on your system and settings.

Sounds like you have a defective unit. Either return it for a replacement or open a support ticket. If it's under warranty I'm sure that Line6 will replace it or fix it for you.

And in the end..... All you need is...... A Tube Screamer and a Deluxe Reverb. Rock On!

If you plug in with headphones, is it stereo?

to illustrate what datacommando just posted, I'm a Windows guy from since before there was Windows. I earned a living with Windows, and am still the Windows tech for all of my friends. I just spent two hours hassling over why MIDI stopped working. Turns out the latest Windows update killed it. I recovered using a "Restore Point" from before that update, but what a PITA! I'll likely spend the next couple of hours figuring out if it's just something in my configuration, or yet another major Microsoft FU! Big Fun!

Wrong forum. This is where you go if you're serious about suggestions for changes and improvements: https://line6.ideascale.com/a/index Before posting a new idea, please search to see if it's already been proposed. If 100 people vote on the same idea presented 20 different ways, it looks like only 5 people care about it! Also, post your suggestions one at a time. I for one NEVER up-vote multiple suggestions posted as one.

You should also be aware that the procedure for FW updates has changed. You no longer use the updater. Install HX Edit v2.92 FIRST, then READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS to perform the FW update. IF you do that, then the update should be painless.

This happened because you didn't follow the directions. Uninstall HX Edit. Perform a Factory Reset on your Helix. Install HX Edit v2.92. READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS! The FW update is now done from HX Edit, NOT the updater!. If you didn't back up your presets before you started, they might be gone. Computers 101 - Back up EARLY and OFTEN!

Also, you do not need to be connected to a computer to use Helix. Troubleshooting step 2 (after swapping out cables) is to eliminate unnecessary stuff from the signal chain. So, if you use the Helix without an external soundcard (direct to speakers), does the problem go away?

Why are you using the Behringer? Which Behringer? How are you using the Behringer? If you take the Behringer out of the equation, does the problem go away? Which Helix are you using? Floor, Rack (with controller?) or Stomp? Have you tried different cables?

Try clicking the "Sign Out" link, then sign back in.

I've heard that it still happens sometimes, even with 2.92, though it hasn't happened to me (just lucky I guess!). Open a support ticket.

Check the I/O levels (Inst/Line) in Global Settings. Depending on how you've got it wired in, there could be a mismatch between the Stomp and the Headrush.

I haven't had it happen in a long time. Are you on v2.92?

You always needed a same type looper in both presets, but once upon a time you could switch presets without losing the loop. That's what stopped working. Has it been fixed?

1) Install HXEdit v2.92 and follow the directions to update the HXStomp FW. You may have to re-install HXEdit (not the FW) every time Microsoft issues a Windows update in order to re-install the drivers. 2) Install the latest UMC202HD drivers. 3) In Windows Sound Panel you must select a PRIMARY Audio driver. That will be the one that Windows Sounds, including YouTube, Streaming services, etc will use. It does NOT have to be the same one as your DAW uses. 4) In Windows, you can only have one ASIO driver active at a time. In Cakewalk, in order to use an ASIO driver, you must first de-select (un-check) all of the Inputs/Outputs for the currently active driver before the other driver becomes available.