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I've never even bothered with 4cm, much less 7cm... but you gotta allow at least a couple, maybe 3 days to get a response from the support ticket. It's not instantaneous.

The JTV flag has been flying at half-mast for quite some time now, and it shouldn't be a surprise. They debuted 8 years ago...at this point, they are what they are. What exactly do you expect? In today's tech world, it's the equivalent of something carved into a cave wall by a Neanderthal named Ugh. If you want something that'll be supported forever, buy a Zippo...

Woo hoo! "Night of the Sh*tty Tuner 17" coming to theaters 9/1/18!!!! Let her rip, gents! lmao...

You shouldn't have to go into the mixer block for major adjustments... the channel volume in the amp block should be able to handle the bulk of volume leveling issues.

lol... Ah yes, the much sought after "instant effortless awesome" setting. Never touch the "save" button again!!! Can't wait.... though I suspect I will be. And waiting, and waiting, and waiting...;)

You can spend the rest of your life searching for a "warm" frequency...but the aren't any. There are only tones that you like, and tones that you don't like. Subjective terms like "warm" don't have a discrete physical or mathematical definition...if you line up 10 cabinets and run the same amp, with the same settings through all of them, you'll get 10 different sounds. The differences might be very subtle, or quite dramatic depending on the kind and number of speakers, the size of the cab, etc etc...but different they will be. Different also, will be the EQ adjustments required to reach the "warm" tone you have in your head. There is no magic number, or "one size fits all" EQ boost or cut that will instantly give you the sound you're looking for. You EQ for the speaker(s) you have, the guitar you're playing, and to a somewhat lesser extent (but still significant) the room you're standing in... in other words, even if there were such a thing as a "warm frequencies", the numbers will vary, depending on the scenario.

Yes it is... it's called "HX Edit". There's only one editor for all the Helix products (Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, and HX FX). That's the name they gave it before the LT and HX FX even existed...don't ask me why.

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Just to add to the above, you generally want to record everything as dry as possible (unless the part in question relies on something like a significant delay that is integral to playing the part correctly... think The Edge). If the raw track has a ton of FX on it, you can't get rid of them, or alter anything after the fact. It's almost always best to add that stuff in the mix.

While I don't know for certain, I wouldn't expect any more firmware updates... at least not with any new/ improved models... bug fixes maybe, but even that's a stretch at this point. The JTV's debuted more than 8 years ago, and while the Standards are "newer", the modeling is identical. There hasn't been a significant upgrade in years at this point, since before the Standards were released, if I'm not mistaken. In today's world, an 8 year old tech platform is ancient... when updates cease for extended periods, it usually signals that the "next big thing" is on the way. Smart money says the next generation of Variax stuff has been in development for some time (whatever it'll be), and will be probably be ready for prime-time in the not too distant future, though exactly when is anybody's guess. And don't be surprised if the new platform isn't backwards compatible...

Yes... the 59 is a baseball bat. The 89 is your typical razor thin (by comparison) shred-mobile.

I won't say it's impossible, but it's most likely gonna be a whole lot more trouble than it's worth. I recall a few guys around here having replaced the piezos with Graphtec Ghost saddles, but as I think they were used with the existing bridge. Unless you're really handy with a soldering iron, it's a lot of surgery for what'll be very little (if any) payoff.

Lol... nice

Computer speakers are almost universally awful, and woefully inadequate for this kind of use... doubt you could make anything sound decent if that's all you've got. I have very limited experience with amp modeling plugins, but generally speaking they are intended for use in a DAW, yes...the one's I've fiddled with briefly we're always running that way, but I suppose that any or all of them may be capable of functioning independently... can't swear to it either way. You'll always be limited with software based stuff though... there's no easy way to switch sounds on the fly without some sort of foot controller sending MIDI commands... and you might even be able to get Helix to do that... but why bother with extra grunt work? You've got self-contained hardware already, with enough options to keep you busy until Doomsday, quite frankly.... you'll never use everything that's in there. I'd ignore the various plugins for now...your needs are different, and what you've already got will more than suffice.

Lol... Fear not. Half the folks who proclaim to be "audiophiles" are really just cork-sniffers who'll cling to the "analog is always better" mantra until their last breath, because anything digital is beneath them and their uniquely attuned perceptive capabilities. As a bonus, these folks are usually very fond of declaring that if you can't hear the difference, it's because your ears suck, lol. If you haven't met one of these guys yet, you will, lol... they're everywhere. Take it for what it's worth, which ain't much. As for any one platform being "better" than another... that's 100% subjective, and is often more a question of "What's better for my needs?" as opposed to "Unit A sucks, but Unit B is awesome". The truth is there are a number of good modelers available now... and with enough tweaking you should be able to get a sound that you like with whatever you choose. Half the time it'll boil down to whether or not you like the UI and the workflow of a given device or plug-in. I was a POD guy for years before I got Helix, and I was able to navigate it just fine after a while... but good Lord it's an abacus compared to Helix, as far "user friendliness" and intuitive operation is concerned. I keep it as a backup though... it'll still give me some pretty good tones in a pinch, in case my Helix craps out.

Lol... some of them are rather set in their ways. I studied with a hard core jazz guy years ago. He was a stickler with everything from your posture while practicing, to the kind of picks he wanted me to use. It was like boot camp, lol... but I learned a lot. Pretty sure he'd turn his nose up at Helix (or anything similar) though...

How long have you had it? If it's still within the return period, take it back and get another one...

First it was fretting (forgive the pun) over recessed power cable pins, and now this... and I thought I was having a rough week. ;) Dude, relax...if you dig around long enough, you'll find some minor issue or insignificant quirk with everything you own. If it's not affecting how anything functions, then let it go...

And we're off!!!!! Fractal was looking good out of the gate... but wait, it's Helix by a nose at the first turn!!! This broadcast will be repeated at 18:00 hours on the Armed Forces Radio Network...;)

HX Edit is a free download, and it's all you need to view, group, arrange, edit, fold, spindle, or mutilate patches for your floor unit, lol. Native is not necessary at all to do any of that... it's primary function is a recording tool. But like I said before, you might be surprised how your goals change the more you get into it... just because you're not recording your own stuff today, don't write it off as impossible. And since you've already bought the floor unit, once you register it, your price for Native is only $99... you don't have to buy it today, but you never know what you're gonna want to do 6 months or a year from now.

Been a while since the last "I paid $1500 for a piece of $h*t" diatribe... lol Strap in fellas!

For your purposes, that'll probably be fine... I'd stay away from computer speakers though... they're generally not what you'd call Hi-Fi, and likely have a frequency response that isn't anywhere close to flat. Any decent pair of studio reference monitors is also a good way to go, and won't break the bank. There are a number of options in the $200-$300 range that'll work just fine. And if you ever plan on doing any kind of recording, they're petty much a necessity anyway. Stereo FX through good monitors is glorious, lol...

Well the learning curve will be the same either way... functionally, they're the identical. Even with the floor unit, it's easier to use HX Edit to build your tones, unless you really enjoy bending down to the floor constantly, lol.... and the Edit software looks exactly the same as the Native plug-in. Don't get overwhelmed... yes, there's a lot in there, but it's not as difficult as it seems. In a couple of weeks you'll be wondering why you were fussing over it.

For all intents and purposes, they're identical... so Native won't be any easier to wrap your head around than the floor unit. Plus, you're gonna want the expression pedal and footswitches....being stuck unable to switch sounds without taking your hands off the instrument is not fun. Keep what ya got...

Well you already have it... so if the money isn't an issue, I say keep it. Just because you're not playing with anyone today, doesn't mean that you won't want to at some point down the road. Native won't help you at that point, and you'll be spending more money anyway. It's really intended for recording and re-amping... where you would typically be using one sound at a time... but even if you're just want to play along with songs, you'll need some sort of foot controller to switch patches in Native. And not to go off on a tangent, but when you're a beginner, one of the very best ways to improve is by playing with other people... especially if they're better than you. It might be a little intimidating at first, but it'll serve you well in the long run.