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The idea is to use the two FX loop blocks 1 and 2 as two preamp loops: you either use one or the other, either Amp1's preamp or the Victory by selecting which loop you engage. We should be able to get this going. Let's start without the HX: Guitar -> Victory input Victory through -> Amp1 input Amp1 send -> Victory loop in Victory loop out -> Amp1 return Using Amp1's -12db loop setting: does the Victory work with just the Amp1 this way? Can you comfortably get the levels right between the two preamps? Does the connected but bypassed Victory add level compared to just the Amp1 (disconnected Victory)?

Why do you cascade the preamps? Try this parallel wiring instead: guitar -> HX input HX send 1 -> Amp1 input Amp1 send -> HX return 1 HX out L -> Amp1 return HX send 2 -> Victory input Victory output -> HX return 2

Yes. The -10dBu setting provides more headroom for the HX to operate. All HX levels to INST provides unity gain.

+4dBu and -10dBV are two signal levels - studio rack vs. fx pedal gear. Amp1's fx loop is unity gain: the return compensates the send level so that the level the power amp gets is the same if you use no loop, -10dBV or +4dBu. If you use a different preamp however you need to manually compensate for the different return levels by adjusting the preamp's output level. Since Amp1's send level is much lower with the -10dBV setting I'd suggest you use that. I recommend to set ALL levels to Inst in the HX - contradicting @rd2rk's advice which would boost the level in the Amp1's fx loop but you want unity gain (same level as bypassed).

The Xotic Super Clean manual shows the frequency curves of the different modes. It's a high shelf. Try the Tilt EQ with Brt100, CenFreq ~3.5kHz, Level +6db. [alternatively: Low/High Shelf with HiGain +12dB and HiFreq ~1.8kHz]. Vary the CenFrq [HiFreq] a little to emulate the Low Mid Boost or High Mid Boost modes. This reminds me of what a bright cap does to the sound. *The optional bass boost is LoGain +4.5dB and LoFreq 80Hz btw.

DI boxes use a small transformer to isolate the signal. These can be driven into saturation - at what levels depends on the DI box. Instead of a DI box I have 2 short TRS -> XLR cables. On one of them the shield is not connected/cut in case I need a ground lift. This works because the HX Line Outs are (impedance) balanced. I use instrument level by default.

Some points that might have contributed to your experience: bright / thin guitar volume while playing no reverb / ambience Global EQ engaged different taste imprint of the DT990 to the sound

You're welcome!

In Bypass Assign select Momentary as Type.

Good luck!

Wh Why? I use separate amp and cab blocks all the time. I tend to use dual cabs and save them as Favorites so that I can drop them in quickly with both is not possible with amp+cab blocks. It's nice to have the amp+cab option but I'd only use it for complex patches which I never needed until now.

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Yes.

Avoid using a USB hub and try a different cable and/or USB port.

Global Settings -> Ins/Outs -> USB In 1/2 Trim Sets the level of incoming audio from USB 1/2, which bypasses all Helix processing. Normally, this should be left at 0.0dB.

Use a volume and a wah block: You can then either Bypass Assign both to one foot switch (one block is bypassed, the other engaged) and send the MIDI CC#48+x (x = number of the foot switch) to toggle. Or you can use Bypass Assign to define two different MIDI CCs, one for the wah block, one for volume. Then you need to send both those MIDI CCs e.g. you choose 6 and 7: CC#6=0 and CC#7=127 and the next time CC#6=127 and CC#7=0.

I don't share the opinion that the Phones Out is too quiet in any way. I use the DT770 250Ohm and with guitar and stock presets (DIR:*). I set the VOLUME knob to noon (which is -12dB compared to the cranked VOLUME). I wouldn't go much above that - it gets too loud for longer use.

The texts are hilarious - especially on "codependent". Funniest thing ever! Mark my words! :-) Thanks for marking my words - this is obviously just a joke! Answer with "Hilarious stuff!" if you've read this!

"Bypass Assign" and "Bypassing a Block" are both topics that you find in the Contents of the manual. It's easy - read these parts and you'll go "Ahh!".

If you can identify what (message) triggers the clock receiving termination - that's the first step to a solution. I'd connect Helix via USB to a PC and use a MIDI monitor to track what MIDI messages actually come in and go from there.

I don't have the Marshall so I don't know whether an open or a closed connection enables the loop, but it's one of the two. So: If you use a mono cable to connect HX's Pedal/Ext amp with Marshalls F/S: use a stereo (TRS) cable. If you use a stereo cable: use a mono cable. That should do the trick because the ring contact of the Marshall's F/S gets automatically closed with a mono cable and is open with a stereo cable. If you'd report back that would be appreciated!

There are other reports that seem to support your findings. In the current manual the reference to CC64 was taken out. It says Tap Tempo is on CC93. I don't have a HX One at hand to verify whether CC93 works. Contact support!

https://line6.com/support/tickets/ I keep my fingers crossed for you.

I think I had this issue once or so, too, but it was just a matter of power cycling to get it fixed. Is it like this every time you turn it on? Is it dependent on the duration it was on? Can you connect with HX Edit and perform a backup?

Thanks for the follow up. Part of successful use of stage monitors is to find the right place: the listening angle, distance to you, distance to walls, placement on the floor vs on a stand or chair. All of those things have an impact. Also the room reflections, how much stuff is in the room and your position in it matter. Glad you found a happy place - rock on!