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Not being sure exactly what your patch looks like. You could control both the delay time and the feedback or the mix parameter at the same time with the expression pedal. Just set the min and max amounts you want for each parameter. This is assuming you have an expression pedal of course. You may have an HX Stomp. Of course, that means it won't do it automatically. The Helix does not have anything that would control that, like an LFO kind of thing. It's been requested but currently not.

Here's a procedure that I copied awhile ago. It's rolling back from version 2.0 but I believe it's still the correct procedure. I am not sure if the links are still accurate. Hope this helps. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have already installed HD 2.0 FW , Dont use monkey to "roll back" to FW1.82, or FW1.90 - many reports of problems on the Line6 Forums. Use the step by step procedure below for a reliable / trouble free FX 1.90 installation on your Tyler Variax. Its best to revert all the way back to FW 1.71 VXF file - BEFORE you install the FX 1.90 VXF. Also be sure the Volume knob is turned up - and Not at "0" during any FW update procedure, as this enables auto power off on Tyler Variax guitars and WILL corrupt the firmware update process. Be sure you are following these Variax firmware update procedure instructions exactly Tyler Variax Firmware 1.90 Revert Procedure. 1) Use the Workbench software to back up your guitar presets before updating if you would like to keep them. 2) Download Tyler Variax FW 1.71 VXF Flash file, http://line6.com/software/readeula.html?rid=4195 3) Use the Line 6 MD5 Checksum utility to verify your FW1.71 VXF file is good. http://line6.com/software/?os=Windows+XP&submit_form=Show&name=MD5%20Checksum%20Utility 4) Use latest Line6 Monkey (must be at least Monkey version 1.62) to install FW 1.71 VXF 5) Follow Variax firmware install procedure instructions here. During the update, select 'NO' when asked if you would like to keep the presets on the guitar. http://line6.com/support/page/kb/_/guitars/james-tyler-variax-guitars/variax-reflash-and-software-update-instructions-r103?st=0#comment_0 6) Verify the guitar works, then download Tyler Variax FW 1.90 VXF http://line6.com/software/readeula.html?rid=5418 7) Use the Line 6 MD5 Checksum utility to verify your FW 1.90 VXF file is good. http://line6.com/software/?os=Windows+XP&submit_form=Show&name=MD5%20Checksum%20Utility 8 ) Use Line6 Monkey and install FW1.90 VXF Flash file, During the update, select 'NO' when asked if you would like to keep the presets on the guitar. Flash Memory 1.90 Filesize: 456.13 KB MD5: cc7757ed4a0a075eb2ccf651e443a2b5 If your download does not start, click here NOTE: Line 6 Monkey 1.62 is required in order to install this firmware update. The v1.9 firmware update for James Tyler(r) Variax(r) features enhanced palm muting for a more natural response to muted guitar parts and aggressive playing styles. It also provides faster updates with additional error checking. For JTV-89 Customers Only: In addition to the 28 electric, acoustic and eclectic instruments, you also get five high-gain models exclusive to JTV-89 loaded into custom bank 1. Each model is based on a different pickup position, and delivers high-gain guitar tone while allowing you to access drop tunings, custom Dream Rig configurations and more. The five high-gain models come with a couple caveats: 1. For the time being, they are not editable in Workbench, nor will you be able to mix and match the body or pickup models. 2. For the time being, the High Gain Model is hard-wired into the Custom 1 bank. You will not be able to overwrite the Custom 1 bank from the guitar or from Workbench. NOTE: (when updating from 1.71): If you've loaded your guitar with custom models and would like to retain your current custom banks and/or custom models, please sync with Variax Workbench and save your custom model set. You will be able to re-load your models from Workbench after you've completed the update. NOTE: an MD5 Checksum is a file validating algorithm which we use so that you can verify that files you download from this site are not corrupted during the download process. If you have problems downloading or installing the file on this page, make a note of the MD5 checksum posted above, then click HERE to download the Line 6 MD5 Checksum utility. Instructions for using this utility are on the page it is downloaded from. http://line6.com/support/page/kb/_/guitars/james-tyler-variax-guitars/variax-reflash-and-software-update-instructions-r103?st=0#comment_0 http://line6.com/support/topic/2128-jtv-20-try-this-jtv-flash-update-update-2ed/

I looked at the manual and on page 12 it says this on the second "note" *NOTE: If you don’t want the Preset footswitches to disappear after selecting one, set the “Global Settings > Footswitches” > Preset Mode parameter to “Latch.” In this case, HX Stomp XL stays in Preset footswitch mode until you press MODE (Edit/Exit). I believe this is the opposite of what you want but there's several pages that talk about the modes and I only skimmed through them. I do not own an HX Stomp or HX Stomp XL. So start on page 12 of the manual and see if there's more info. Again, I don't own one so I can't give you any more info.

I did not think it was an amp/cab modeler. Of course it's not. If it was, it would already have some amp/cab models in it. Of course it would. There are "regular" size pedals that do IR's out there. I thought it would be a no brainer to include the ability to load and use an IR if it was an easy thing to implement. Since I have no idea how easy or not easy it is, I was just pondering things.

i know guys that have pedal boards and I think this would come in handy in that case. If the modeling is acceptable to someone, it could replace several pedals you often only use once in a signal path. Like a delay.

One effect at a time. I can see why some people would use it, Not me. Interesting choice. I didn't notice, does it handle IR's if you want it to?

You would need to include a copy of your preset for this to be answered accurately. Or a detailed signal path.

The current Variax has been described as a labor of love for Line 6. I take this to mean the popularity of the Variax is not what was hoped but it's till part of the Line 6 universe. I'm pretty sure that there will be no new upgrades to the current JTV Variax's and I doubt that a new one is in the works. I think a big part of the problem is people want to use their own ax's. Maybe if they came up with something that would allow you to use your own guitar. Big guess. It would be too bad if they have. I have two JTV Variax's and love them with the Helix.

I wonder if the JTV-69 Cat 5 assembly would fit? I can't find a picture with a good shot of what the JTV-59's looks like. Here's a link to the JTV-69 assembly. https://www.fullcompass.com/prod/215554-line-6-50-04-0079-1-jack-plate-assembly-for-variax-jtv-69

Ah, Another use for Grolsch beer washers. They also make excellent strap locks. Buy a Grolsch, get a free strap lock/footswitch disabler!!!!

I do know better. I'm like you actually, I got it for what it was when I got it and would be happy with it the way it is. (except for that nagging Variax tone/volume knob bug. Have I told you guys about the Var.....Oh nevemind.)

I have no direct info to give you but you could try Line 6's CusomTone website fo the Stomp and search Bass. It's definitely hit and miss over there but you might get lucky. https://line6.com/customtone/search/?submitted=1&family=hx_stomp&search_term=bass

This ^^^. Here's one post that addresses this. I just looked quickly. Just go to the Helix Native forum (where the link comes from) and do a search for level. Lots of info.

Maybe the new update is coming...Yeah I know. But we can still dream.

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So you're saying there's a chance?.......

I like. Thank You. I'm assuming you like Pink Floyd as much as I do.

I read through this fairly quickly so I don't know if these have been mentioned. Also, I have a full size Helix and not the stomp but i think these apply to the stomp as well. First check your output to see if it is line level or instrument level or mic level (not sure what's available on the stomp). Since the audio is low, switch it to line if it's not there already. Line is the hottest level with instrument level next and mic level being the lowest output. Also, try adjusting the input's impedance. I think it is normallly at auto so try different settings on that. Hope this helps

You can change the tuning reference frequency. The values you can change it to are from 425 to 455. See page 44 of the Helix manual. So what a girl needs to do is change it from 440 to 436.

I think you could still use your Helix to control Native. Unless it's totally screwed up inside aside from the screen. Although using USB seems to add a significant amount of noise for most people including me. Just a thought.

Speakers, speakers, speakers. I remember back it the "day", I learned the weakest most inefficient link in a sound system, whatever it is, is the speakers. It's fairly easy to amplify an audio source pretty accurrately UNTIL you get to the speaker(s). Actually making a speaker enclosure that will reproduce every frequency and harmonic with exactly the same waveform as every instruments recording had originally going into the system is a juggling act. Therefore they have the largest influence on how your system/amp will sound and it can be big. It kills me when people complain about not getting the amp in the room sound through an FRFR when the speaker(s) and enclosure can be so completely different from whatever you're trying to sound like. Aside from the "it's modeling a mic'd amp, not just an amp" aspect, the speakers are the big problem. A guitar cab will not sound the same as an FRFR that has one to two different speakers and different enclosure. Just putting different speakers in the same cab will very likely make it sound significantly different. And let's just throw in the Fletcher-Munson curve for more stuff to think about. "How come I can't get my Fender amp sim to sound as authentic through a Marshall 4x12 as my Marshall amp sim does through the same thing using my modeler?". Really? Sorry, just a little rant.

Take your dB measurement at the distance/place you/you're ears are at. You want your ears to experience the 80dB. It's at that point that the Fletcher-Munson curve essentially flattens out. Are you familiar with this Fletcher-Munson concept?

Just a quick little note, I use little to no reverb live unless the room is totally dead (I've played in a movie theater...dead) or for a particular effect.

So it sounds like you use a Helix as well. Perhaps he should use and do what you are doing. The main thing, as has been mentioned, is to create patches at 80dB. I don't know exactly what PA speakers are but if he's creating the patches in his bedroom with the same setup, I'm pretty sure the speakers will also respond differently when pushed from bedroom levels to band levels. He may want to consider trying another FRFR that may be work better to do this kind of thing. I think the 8008 was made for dedicated guitar preamps and an actual guitar cab, not to be used as a PA. Not that it can't. It's just not designed for that as I recall. As is the Marshall cab as well. Even with "PA speakers" it will still affect the sound since it's made for guitars and not for accurately reproducing sound. Is he using the virtual cabs with his Helix? Perhaps try turning them off. I have even just kind of whipped through cabs quickly as kind of an EQ buffet. Sometimes I get surprised at what comes out. Have you guys tried his Helix through whatever rig you play your Helix through?