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That preset is totally corrupted. What versions of the FW and Editor are you on?

Exactly what MIDI message is being sent? If you attach a copy of the preset, I can look at it.

If it's the noise I'm thinking of, it's a ground loop. Usually a ground loop is 60 cycles, but the USB involved type is kind of a high frequency whine, like a giant mosquito. I've had it in multiple configurations (complicated studio setup). Most recently I was running the computer's audio out to my Scarlett mixer/AI. Though my Helix wasn't the AI, I was getting the noise. I put a cheap Pyle "Hum Destroyer" that I got on Amazon for a few bucks between the computers audio out and the Scarlett input, and that solved the problem.

Recording two instruments separately/concurrently without effects is no problem - an empty preset with the Output block set all the way down - -120db, One track set to Input 5 (Left Input), another track set to Input 6 (Right Input), you're good to go. Use VSTs for effects. The rest I can't figure, don't think it can be done.

Disclaimer: I don't own either of the devices you're trying to control, so everything that follows is conjecture based on a quick look at the RC202 manual. Assuming that CC#80 has been assigned to the RECORD/PLAY function of the RC202: ICs in CommandCenter follow certain rules. If SS1 sends a CC#80 + a Value on IC1, IC one will send that CC# in ALL Snapshots, but ONLY if the Value changes. For example - when the preset loads it also loads SS1 (because SS1 was active when the preset was last saved). CC#80 is sent with the assigned Value (say 0). SS2 will not resend CC#80 UNLESS the Value is different. Re-selecting SS1 will not resend CC#80 UNLESS the Value in SS2 was different. That means that If the RC toggles regardless of the Value sent (and a quick look at the manual indicates that this MIGHT be the case), then you're good, because you can send different Values with each Snapshot. BUT....if it requires a SPECIFIC Value, such as 127, to toggle PLAY/STOP, you're screwed. As to the MMC messages, same applies. Once the PLAY message is sent, no further MMC messages will be sent until a different MMC is sent. I've attached a demo preset. SS1 sends CC#80 with a Value of 0 and MMC PLAY. This happens as soon as the Preset is loaded. SS2 sends CC#80 with a Value of 127. No MMC message is sent with SS2. Ideally, this will cause the RC202 to start recording and the Akai to start playing, in sync, when the Preset is loaded, and SS2 will end recording on the RC202 and start playback, with the Akai still in sync. Let me know if it works! . RC-Akai.hlx

You're going to need to be a lot more specific about EXACTLY what you need to happen on each Snapshot change. What you're asking CAN be done, but the devil is in the details.

If I'm reading the manual correctly, that would send the Input (guitar) signal directly to the Output which, in 4cm, is connected to your amp's FX Loop Return. Same as running a jumper wire from the Input to the Output. ALL blocks, including the Loop, bypassed.

I know i had it working that way at one point, entirely by accident, because when I saw it I thought it was way cool! If I figure it out I'll post back. Maybe it was a bug.......:-)

My bad! Asleep at the wheel. Codamedia replied (in another deleted thread?): "Insert a SEND Block before the stereo effects The send goes to your mono amp The L/R outputs is your stereo outs to a pair of amps."

Assuming a full sized Helix, you can take a split before the stereo effects, run that out whichever pair of outputs you want for Stereo. The Mono effects on the other split will collapse the signal to Mono, which you can take out the Mono out (Left) of the other pair of outputs. Guitar -> Helix In -> Split -> Mono FX -> Left Mono Out -> Mono Amp -> Stereo FX -> L/R Out -> Stereo Amps

Copy and paste from my first answer to your question( See Page 35 of the HX Effects User manual - "Command Center". This is where you assign "Instant Commands" which send MIDI messages (PC,CC,NOTE) on Preset and Snapshot load, and where you assign MIDI messages to Stomp buttons. This is also where you assign CC#s to Expression Pedals. See the Neuro Hub Manual starting on Page 5 for instructions on using the Neuro Hub's MIDI features. I realize that some folks consider it rude to say "Read the Manual", but these are relatively simple devices. If you have a SPECIFIC question about using Command Center, I'm sure someone will be happy to answer. Specific questions about the Neuro Hub might be asked here: https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/source-audio-everything-i-am-a-fan.1931639/ Where the company president is a contributor, or here: https://www.facebook.com/sourceaudio/

My apologies! I could have sworn I had that working at one time, but if so, I can't find that preset. Anyhow, I can't make it work now, so the answer to your original question would be, AFAIK, no, you can't use different colors on a single footswitch.

4cm: Guitar -> HX Input -> Any HX FX you want BEFORE your Amp -> FX Loop Block -> HX FX Loop Send -> Amp Input -> Amp FX Loop Send -> HX FX Loop Return -> Any HX FX you want in the Amp's FX Loop -> HX Left Mono Out -> Amp FX Loop Return -> Amp Speaker Out -> Load Box -> Load Box Thru -> Amp Speaker -> Load Box Emulated Speaker Out -> FOH/AI

No. Always the first 3.

The Snapshot you're in when you assign the Instant Command is the Snapshot that the Instant command is assigned to. Check your Global settings. If you have Preferences, Snapshot Edits set to Recall, then you can set all the Snapshots at once and just SAVE the Preset once when you're done. If it's set to Discard then you'll lose the settings when you change Snapshots unless you SAVE each Snapshot before changing to another. Keep in mind that the IC that loads when the Preset is selected will be the one assigned to the Snapshot that was active the last time the Preset was SAVEd. Also, when a Snapshot is selected it sends the assigned ICs ONCE. It won't send those ICs again until you load a Snapshot the sends a different VALUE on the assigned PC/CC. Example: SS1 sends CC# 1 Value 10. SS2 sends the same. The message will only be sent once, not every time you toggle between Snapshots. SS1 sends CC#1 Value 10, SS2 sends CC#1 Value 20. Toggling between Snapshots will send Value 10, then 20, then 10 again. Lastly (and most annoyingly), As soon as you assign a message type to ANY Snapshot IC, Helix automatically assigns that message type with it's default Values to ALL Snapshots in that Preset on that IC. You then need to set a Value for ALL Snapshots in that Preset on that IC, or the default will be sent. Example: SS3 IC1 is assigned "MIDI CC". The default value is CC#0/Value 0. ALL Snapshots in that Preset now have IC1 assigned to CC#0 Value 0. If you change the CC# and Value of IC1 in SS3 to 15/27, IC1 in SS3 will have those settings, but all the other Snapshots will still show IC1 as 0/0. So, if 15/27 changes the amp channel to Channel 3, and 0/0 changes it to Channel 1, all Snapshots except SS3 will switch to Channel 1. Are we having fun yet?

The PV Panama is not one of Helix's shining stars. Don't get stuck on an amp because it's based on something in the "Real World". Use the amp that works best for your needs in a given situation, and don't be afraid of using EQs, IRs, mic placement, etc.. On the Stomp that takes up extra blocks. Good reason to get a full size Helix.

When you load a Snapshot it sends any commands assigned to the "Instant Commands". It does not send commands assigned to Stomps. To do what you're trying to do, assign the Channel Switching commands to "Instant Commands" (lightning bolts).

I haven't tried it myself, hope it works! :-) I often use an amp with the FX Loop Block. When the Loop is ON and the Amp is OFF the LED is Lt Blue. Loop Off/Amp On it's RED. So it SHOULD work.....

Use a low DSP effect like a Gain Block set to 0.0db assigned to the same footswitch, saved in the opposite default Bypass condition as the Clean/Crunch switch.

Search online for "surge protector", "surge arrestor", emi (electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio frequency interference). If you're all backed up maintain that condition and if the unit locks up again, perform the reset I described. As rvroberts pointed out, the Helix is a computer, as are all high end multi-fx units. If absolute reliability is a life or death requirement, you'd better have a backup. A Stomp, a Flyrig, even a small traditional analog pedalboard. Enough to get you through the show. Remember: Chuck Berry didn't need no stinking computers to rock the world!

When it happens once it's an anomaly. Happens twice, it's a problem. Standard questions: Are you using a proper surge arrestor/EMI/RFI filter? Are you on the latest firmware (2.81)? If NO, start there. READ AND FOLLOW THE UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS! If YES, are all your presets/setlists backed up? Do a reset - reboot holding 9+10. After all that, if it does it again, return it for a new one.

Get the hardware. Then, get Native for $99 (or less) later.

With Helix you have eight SETLISTS of 128 PRESETS. A PRESET BANK is 4 PRESETS, and you can have 1 or 2 BANKS visible at a time (configurable). Each PRESET has 8 SNAPSHOTS. Each SNAPSHOT can control up to 64 parameters of the AMPS/EFFECTS contained in that PRESET. You can have 4 or 8 SNAPSHOTS visible (configurable). You have access to up to 10 STOMP (effect bypass) pedals. Each STOMP can also control up to 64 Parameters of the available amps/effects. You can have 4,5 or 10 STOMPS visible (configurable). You can mix & match what's visible, with 3 MODES available. The Expression pedal can be assigned to do most anything. There's LOTS of MIDI capability. There's a learning curve. You NEED to read the manual. EDIT: I just noticed you're looking at the LT. That has no SCRIBBLE Strips, so what I said about VISIBLE just means available, and only (!) 8 STOMPS. Also, less I/O capability.

Set the MAC to use Helix as it's sound card. It will send over USB to Helix In 1/2. In Globals set the USB 1/2 Destination to the Outputs you require. Control YT level from the MAC, Headphone level from Helix.

1) If the effects are intended to receive Instrument levels (like the CC), set the loops for Instrument level. If they're intended for line level (rack gear), set to line. 2) I'm pretty sure the Helix Effects loops are buffered. You can adjust the level of the Send/Return jacks, so it probably compensates for any signal loss.