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It would be nice if there was that for an FX block. Like for one of the EQ's, It is a pain having to assign each "slider" individually.

You're missing the manual. See page 15 https://line6.com/data/6/0a020a3d3f4a5a6a1897ecdf6/application/pdf/HX%20Effects%202.50%20Owners%20Manual%20-%20English%20.pdf

This WAS true but currently the HX Edit is on version 2.52 and the Helix firmware on 2.53. Be careful.

I found this. It's about replacing the footswitch LCDs but you'll see what you're getting into. Based on what I saw, I see no screws so it may be hard to do. Although you may be able to find some screws that will work.

I agree also.

One of the problems with the JTV-69 is the little holder the piezo sits in is how it connects to ground. So if it gets dirty in there (which it will) you will get the symptoms you describe. The best cleaner is this. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DeoxIT--caig-laboratories-deoxit?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3274464269&rkg_id=h-a38e64ade72c1a50e310b22c899affeb_t-1520540996&product_id=DeoxIT&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%2520-%2520Core%2520-%2520Live%2520Sound%2520%26%2520Lighting&adgroup=Live%2520Sound%2520%26%2520Lighting%2520-%2520Live%2520Sound%2520Accessories&placement=google&adpos=1o1&creative=250341283160&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKCAiA24PVBRBvEiwAyBxf-advGo5TDSeS6UAshLwRCYsQVtsCyPIzy0MEpdOseWc-BaT7qMCmwxoCKysQAvD_BwE Don't worry about overspray. Next time you change your strings, spray in in there. The piezo just sits in there. The soldering refers to, I believe, the wire that's attached to the piezo. Easier to just buy one from FullCompass as was suggested. http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/234088-Line-6-11-00-0010

The reason for any sound change would be that the VDI is a direct digital signal of the guitar models to your FX unit. The 1/4" goes through a digital to analog convertor to get out of the Variax and then an analog to digital convertor to get it into the FX unit. I could see how that might change the sound. Whether it sounds better or not would be subjective I guess. I've never tried it.

Gee golly that's sure clever. But it still won't get a mandolin sound out of a Variax.

Title says Snapshots are not sending MIDI so I'm guessing it's to control some other gear in the FX loops, not receive MIDI from a DAW.

That makes sense.

That doesn't apply to EXP2?

Yes to this. My model selector knob is unlit when I'm on magnetics and lit when using models. I do believe the color is white when it's lit.

I had this exact issue awhile ago. I had to bring the volume of the string up 6dB which was as high as workbench would go. I went ahead and tried to replace the piezo to see if that would solve it. What did I have to lose? It did solve the problem. So piezo outputs do vary a bit. And I would guess that there are no guarantees that the piezo you get would have a high ouptut. So order at your own risk. I did install it myself so it can be done. I wasn't all that difficult. Just go slow and be VERY careful. Really if I can do it, anyone can. I created a support ticket at the Graphtech website and they were very quick to respond. Here's a copy of their response to me. Thank you for the email and interest in Graph Tech. I would be happy to help with your inquiry 1) Yes, the bridge on your JTV 89F is one of our PN-0080-B0 ghost bridges 2) Yes, the saddles on this bridge are of the PN-0080-B6 variety 3) You can purchase the entire saddle (the price would be pro-rated) or simply the inserts themselves. NOTE:(I purchased just an insert. It was $15 and $5 shipping) 4) We don't have printed instructions for this process but I can spell them out very easily. If an order interests you, please provide a complete shipping address and I will generate a sales quote for your evaluation. We accept Visa, MasterCard & PayPal I await your response Best regards! Gray Bramwell Product Development & Technical Support Graph Tech Guitar Labs #5-7551 Vantage Way, Delta BC Canada V4G1C9 www.graphtech.com Toll Free: 1-800-388-7011 ext.123 (international only) t: 604.940.5353 ext. 123 f: 604.940.4961

I don't know everything the Helix has but you could do it old school. Run a basic delay in a parallel path with the mix at 100%. Put the modulation effect of your choice afterwards. You can then use the merge block to adjust the mix of the now modulated dealys with the dry original signal.

Did you use the videos to decide what guitar to use. I did. That helped.

Basically an IR is this. You get a sound clip consisting of a pure tone that goes through all of frequencies with the same volume (the clips that I've heard go smoothly from low to high). You run that sound clip through your cabinet and record it with the mic of your choice placed where you want. That recording is essentially your IR. As the sound clip runs through all of the frequencies they are either enhanced, neutral or cut depending on the frequency response of your cabinet. So what you essentially have is a wave file that has recorded a representation of your cab's frequency response with that mic place in that position. This is why there are IR collections whose files describe the mic and position of the mic that was used for that wave file recording ad nauseum. That wave file then goes into what's been called an IR loader. This is now your simulation of your cab with that mic placed in a certain position. Put that after your amp/power amp sim and it "EQs" it based on how much the frequencies were cut or enhanced when you originally recorded that wave file. Here's an example of what you can expect in purchasing IRs. This is a company called Ownhammer that many people like. This shows what you get if you order the IR's they created with one cab, a 2001 Mesa Boogie Standard slant 4x12 cabinet. https://www.ownhammer.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=411 So there are 9 mics they used. They recorded each mic in several different positions on the cab. Let's say 5 (I'm pretty sure it's more). So 9X5=45. You now have 45 IR files and each one will sound slightly different. And I'm pretty sure they actually record more. So IR's are cool but the rabbit hole goes deep. To sum up. Pure tone going through all the frequencies is run through a cab. This is recorded. The recording is now a not so pure tone going through all the frequencies. It's not so pure tone is a representation of how your cab will respond to a signal. Because of this, it can be used to "EQ" your amp sim theoretically making it sound the real amp going through the equipment you used.

Is it me or does it seem like Line 6 has put L6 Link on the back burner in regards to the Helix? Or is provide a signal all it was supposed to do?

I agree with everything here.

Don't use the Global EQ when going direct. Check this out for some Worship starter patches. I haven't purchase any but they have a few free ones. https://www.worshiptutorials.com/helix/ I've purchased patches from these two guys https://fremenpresets.com/ https://www.glenndelaune.com/helix-patches.htm Fremen, I got the megapak. Glenn I got the Custom artist Vol I & II Both I would say were worth it just in the time saved but I don't think I will buy anymore patches from anyone anytime soon. They both also have a bunch of IR's that they have made themselves that come with the patches. Glenn's are created specifically for the artist. For example, the Boston patch has a Boston IR. There are a lot of Youtube videos demonstrating their patches. There are a ton of Helix tutorials on Youtube. There are a bunch here that are a good place to start. His name is Jason Sadites. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhdK4-QIzo76Y_RIbxZctg Try the cabs first. I'd say the vote is about 50-50 about whether you need IR's or not. I personally don't use that many. Line 6 has some for free that I would say are a good place to start. I think there's 4. https://line6.com/allure/ Good luck. I had an HD500 also and love how the Helix sounds and works. Haven't touched the HD500 since I've got it. It's now my backup if I ever need one.

Just a thought and I'm probably wrong, but since you're using an IR, have you made sure that you aren't using the Helix cab's with it?

First of all, this is not a forum for that kind of topic so some of the responses may not be very kind. Having said that what you are asking for is a tutorial on using those programs you mentioned as those are very basic procedures for those programs. It's been awhile since I've used them and I don't have my computer in front of me. But I figured those questions out by myself using the help file in the program. They are menu items and there is usually a button you can press as well. So if no one responds with a good answer, use the search in the help file in the programs. That's how I learned them. Bottom line is they can be done. UPDATE: I just found this Tux Guitar tutorial http://waynegabree.com/theory/TuxGuitar%20Tutorial.pdf There is a part about setting tempo and in that part, the button to change tempo has a button with a time signature symbol. I'll bet that's how to change the time signature (4 note per bar/phrase) as well.

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this and I don't think it can be overstated. As you create your patches you have to rethink what you're doing. Many people, when they first get this, are disappointed because it doesn't sound like it does when you're standing next to an amp in a room. This is not what's being simulated. What's really being simulated is an amp in a studio that's been mic'd and what you're hearing is the amp in the studio with you in the isolated control booth through the audio board and the studio monitors. Use it more like a recording engineer in a studio control booth than a guitar player in a room with an amp

They just recently extended the warranty to two years in Oct. As you know, we have put a great deal of focus on our customer service/support and communication over the last couple of years. We have set very high expectations for ourselves when it comes to turning around Helix issues and repairs and striving for best-in-class service in general. Today, we are announcing two new US only service “productsâ€: Helix Service Plus extended Factory service plan (two options). Helix Advance Replacement. This is a product that allows you to buy coverage by the year and if your Helix should require service, you will have a loaner unit sent next business day anywhere in the continental US in advance of your repair. Because we only distribute directly in the US that is the only region we can offer these products. As we just crossed the two-year mark since first customer shipment, there are a wave of US Helix units just coming out of warrantee and we will be emailing those customers with this offer (we will continue to automatically email you as your warrantee expires). Now you can have up to five years of coverage for your Helix; two years free with registration and up to three additional years purchased after that. We put a lot of thought into just how critical Helix has become to many of our customers and we do not take that lightly. We want you to rest easy knowing that we are here if you need us. Please follow the link to find out more and read the FAQs. Let us know what you think!

I would say the plate reverb is what was used back when the slap delay became popular. So you'd be good with that. The main thing for me is the mix. And with the delay you won't need much reverb so keep the mix below like 30%. Play with that parameter and you should get close to what I think you want. Or try some kind of small room reverb since they would also use a studio's ambient room reverb.

This is actually good advice with the regular wah. I think I got this from Glen Delaunne. put the mix at about 75%. gives it a little more organic sound for lack of a better word.