rd2rk

Nice! Many people have a "sound" in their heads and it's not the stock cabs, therefore, the stock cabs suck. Many people who get hooked on the "magic" of IRs eventually come back to the stock cabs and are surprised that they don't suck, they just sound different. Cheaper too! :-) Best practice: Start with the FREE stock cabs. Switch mics, play with EQ. LISTEN TO IT IN THE MIX! If it isn't working there's a rabbit hole called "commercial IRs".

Since you seem to be referring to my post, remember what else I said. MS and Apple have THOUSANDS of programmers on the payroll, and STILL can't get it right 100% of the time. How many more should L6 hire from the massive pool of programmers experienced in creating guitar amp sims? How many millions in profits do you imagine that L6 is making that they can afford those programmers and the training (which would divert experienced resources and further slow development) that it would take to get them up to speed? When friends ask me if they should get a motorcycle, I have to ask them when they last rode, and fell off, a bicycle. Because anyone who rides knows that it's not a question of if, but when you're going to fall down. It's the nature of the beast. Should Harley-Davidson be held responsible to make riding a motorcycle absolutely safe and without risk, without need to learn how to ride? Likewise, anyone who's used a computer for more than a week knows that software is imperfect, and OS crashes happen. It's the nature of the beast. This might sound harsh, but there are some people who should not ride motorcycles, and some who shouldn't use computers. (NOTE: opinion based on years of experience riding and repairing motorcycles, coupled with years of experience doing tech support for computer users, including currently being tech support for all my friends, some of whom should not be using computers!). Wait, I have the solution! Motorcycles and computers should carry warning labels like cigarettes. "Use at your own risk!" And "RTFM!!!"

Actually, the NYC Public School system taught me well enough that I've always been able to comprehend the written word, and use it to learn anything I wanted to learn. But then, that was in the 1950's, before diplomas were handed out as rewards for showing up to class more than once. I blame THAT on politicians and lawyers! Demanding push-button installs and whining about having to read instructions is the natural result, an extension of the much discussed entitlement mentality...... (grumble grumble get-off-my-lawn)

Not what OP's comment was about. He was commenting on the lengthy update instruction vs a simple "push the button" update. Devil's advocate for a moment. I've noticed that a lot of users who had problems with the update seem not to be native English speakers (or victims of the public education system). I wonder - how many languages have the instructions been translated into, and if lack of translations could be part of the problem?

Sounds like Andy!

That's just bizarre! Check your signal chain from guitar all the way through your DAW. What DAW are you using? Maybe some sort of pitch shifter/key changer has snuck in somewhere? It's certainly not a Helix bug that I've ever seen reported before. EDIT - missed where you said you used Audacity. Don't know anything about that one, I use Reaper, LIVE and Sonar, and have played around with ProTools and Cubase.

I think this will work: https://smile.amazon.com/Optical-Converter-Bi-Directional-Repeater-ROOFULL/dp/B01N32C5GT/ref=sr_1_3?crid=28CALEEQG0SDB&keywords=toslink+to+coaxial+converter&qid=1564937368&s=electronics&sprefix=toslink+to+co%2Celectronics%2C177&sr=1-3 You'll also need something like this. NOTE: Although these have RCA connectors, they are different than normal rca audio cables: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Digital-Audio-Compatible-Coaxial/dp/B01D5H8UTW/ref=asc_df_B01D5H8UTW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167146065113&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2271279737779331595&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028780&hvtargid=pla-297381686136&psc=1 I've never needed to do this, as my Scarlett has RCA S/PDIF connectors. You may want to check with Apollo support to verify. They may have a preferred method for the conversion.

Every time you go from analog to digital or digital to analog there's a conversion (ADC/DAC) from a voltage based signal to a bunch of 0's and 1's or vice versa. Each conversion takes time (latency) and slightly degrades the signal, though whether or not that degradation is perceptible is a topic of some debate. Guitar to Helix = 1 DAC Helix to Line Out (XLR or 1/4") = 1 DAC S/PDIF eliminates that second DAC. FWIW - I can't tell a difference in audio quality, and consider the added latency to be negligible. YMMV.

So, it's not your responsibility as a USER of the software to inform the PUBLISHER of a possible bug because they're supposed to know about them? How? If nobody tells them, how would they know? And how can you be SURE they already know? THAT (reporting a bug) is "basic USE of software"!

Haven't seen any problems, but some others have. Did you open a support ticket? That's the best way to get L6 support's attention. There's also a BUG stickey if that's easier for you.

My Bad! Told you I hadn't had my coffee yet! The JVM uses PC#s to recall complete presets, which include channel info. That's why sending PC#0 does what you described. It uses CC#s to switch channels. Just change the PC#s I listed to CC#s (simple, not toggling) and it should work. I've edited my post to reflect that. Sorry!

I'm pretty sure that we all wish it were easier. I'm equally sure that simplifying the update process is a work in progress. I'm sure of that because L6 has been improving the product, on all 5 platforms, since it's first release. I'm with spikey. As a former (retired) programmer and all-round IT pro, I'm here to tell ya it ain't as easy as many seem to think, and with the relatively small team at L6, they're doing a great job! I have more problems from Windows updates. Nor are the MAC folks immune to that. MS and Apple have THOUSANDS of programmers on the payroll, and still can't get it right 100% of the time! BTW - I read and follow the instructions for every update, and I've never had a problem.

Not PC#s. CC#s.

There are 4 devices. You haven't said which one you own. All four devices have a MODE function - Presets, Snapshots, Stomps. Each MODE changes the function of the footswitches. Not to be rude, but the best cure for technical ignorance is to RTM. :-)

File deleted to regain space.

My best guess: How are you getting your voice into the mix? If you're using Helix as your soundcard, in Win10, go to the sound panel and set the Helix as your recording device. If you're using a different soundcard, connect the Helix out to the soundcard (digital if your soundcard has that feature) and set that as your recording device.

If you're using HX Stomp, NO, only 3 Snapshots. Floor, Rack, HXFX, YES, by using 4 Snapshots. Just save each Snapshot with the effect ON/OFF status set as required.

If you search for JVM410H you'll find a number of posts on this topic. Likewise, the JVM410 manual has one of the better explanations of channel switching. The short story. Your amp uses MIDI channel switching: So, first, go to Globals-MIDI/Tempo and disable "MIDI PC Tx". That prevents HXFX from sending it's default PC# on Preset Load. To find out how to use Program Change messages with the JVM, RTM. Connect a MIDI cable from the HXFX MIDI OUT to the JVM MIDI IN. In your Preset, go to Command Center and set an IC (Instant Command - if you want the channel to change on preset load - JVM default channel is 1) to send the required Control Change and Value. For instance, CC#16 with a Value of 0 selects CLEAN GREEN. CC#19 with a Value of 2 selects OD2 RED. Save your Snapshot, then go to the next Snapshot and set the IC accordingly. Remember that when using ICs, the Snapshot active the last time you saved the preset is the one that'll be active when you load the preset.

Don't see why not. Keep in mind that on the Stomp, the volume knob controls both main and headphone outs. You can set it to phones only, but not mains only.

I think you're on the wrong forum. Unless someone here has experience with both the NUX and the Engl,which is not likely. You'll probably need to be on a NUX forum (or support). That said, I'll have a go.... HX FX sends MIDI PC#s 0-127. It's not clear from the NUX manual, but my guess is that it sends 1-128. Therefore, PC#0 on HXFX = PC#1 on the NUX. DISCLAIMER: I don't own either the Engl or the NUX. However, I'm pretty good at reading/deciphering technical manuals. Here you have a Chinese manual and a German manual translated to English, possiby by a native Hindi speaker. No wonder you're confused. I'll do the best I can. Create a preset to use for programming the NUX. This will only be used for programming the NUX. In Command Center, set buttons to send PC#s on whatever channel the NUX is set to receive on. EDITED to change PC to CC Set button 1 to CC#1. This will be CLEAN-LO Set button 2 to CC#2. This will be CLEAN-HI Set button 3 to CC#3. This will be LEAD-LO Set button 4 to CC#4. This will be LEAD-HI Connect a stereo cable from Switcher 1/2 to CLEAN/LEAD-GAIN/BOOST. Enter ASSIGN mode on the NUX. Press button 1 on HXFX. Configure the NUX 1/2 buttons for CLEAN-LO (1 and 2 OFF or whatever works). Press SAVE. Press button 2 on HXFX. Configure the NUX 1/2 buttons for CLEAN-HI (1 ON 2 OFF or whatever works). Press SAVE. Repeat the process for LEAD-LO/LEAD-HI. Assuming it works, you can now assign PC#s 1-4 to HXFX ICs and buttons as required. According to the Engl manual, "Channel switching Clean - Lead (mono terminal)" I assume means TIP. "Gain Lo - Hi (stereo terminal)" would then be RING. As I interpret the NUX manual, if the button light is ON that = circuit ON, If OFF = circuit OFF. If flashing, start over. Switcher 1 is TIP, 2 is RING. Keep in mind I haven't had my coffee yet. I'll do that now. Let me know how it goes!

Are you sure you're on 2.71? The FILE menu is where Backup should be. I'm already on 2.8, and haven't had a W7 box since LONG before Helix, but I know it used to be there..... Are you REALLY SURE you don't want to wait till Monday? Considering the problems some, many wth W7, have been having?

Helix is the world's best amp and effects modeler. Helix is NOT a profiler. That's called a Kemper Profiling Amp. Helix has a barebones looper. If you need a full-featured looper, that's called a BOSS Loop Station. Helix is not a custom amp designer. That's called BIAS AMP. BUT...BUT....Why can't Helix be a Profiling amp/full-featured looper/custom amp designer? Because then it couldn't be the world's best modeler! Well, maybe if it cost $10,000! (imagine the update nightmare!) Horses for courses. Once upon a time, DENTISTS were called BARBERS. I wonder why that changed?

Check out posts by rubytopaz over on the TGP Digital and Modeling Helix thread. He's currently using two of them plus two powercabs. Awesome guitar player too!

Go here: https://line6.ideascale.com/a/index Do a search for "poweramp" and/or "power amp". Vote for as many as you like! As cruisinon2 said, nobody knows. and nobody from L6 would tell if they did!

Embedded Zero Day Vulnerabilities "for spikey's tuner only" through v9.5 at least!