AlexKenivel

Good for you! Show off! :p My Helix has had trouble connecting via USB since I first got it a year ago. Luckily for me they're sending me a replacement

The LEDs interact with a very last affect or block that was last assigned to that foot switch. Perhaps the new update process fudged something up in that regard, as in it doesn't remember which effects were assigned last..

I think you mean, “fill the rest with stomps†but yes, this would be a great addition! Have you put it in Ideascale?

see, I'm already mixing them! Lol edited!

 

And yes: https://line6.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2/862882

Multiple instances of parallel paths

Mixing snaps and stomps (or even presets) within the same Mode page (like if you only really needed two snapshots in a specific preset and wanted to fill the rest with stomps )

It's Madness. There's so many tonal combinations just within the amp Block when it comes to the Cartographer.

 

I like pulling the master volume almost all the way back and then almost maxing up the two drives, keeping bass mids and treble under 5, cutting the presence completely and adding depth to get some low end back. Heavy heavy heavy.

 

Then for a sparkly clean sound, bias at 10, raising the master volume up some, taking Drive 1 almost all the way down and keeping drive 2 around 7

 

You can create a huge tonal pallette with snapshots and this one amp.

I keep updating hoping that I'll be able to connect to the editor more smoothly. Still waiting for that update

I've had my Helix floor for over a year now and I've had dropouts left and right. I've gone as far as sending it in for service but will Volkman at Line 6 says that the MCU DSP board has been replaced and they've tested it at their facility and everything seems to be fine. I get it back here at my house and it's the same story. Four computers, 11 USB cables later and I'm tearing my hair out over here.

 

Every other piece of USB gear I have works just fine with all of these cords and computers including audio interfaces and My Line 6 pod hd500x.

 

I really hope a solution comes to either one or both of us

http://line6.com/support/topic/18284-latest-helix-firmware-230—nov-21-2017/#entry234679

 

Click and scroll up

I was really excited for the new editor and hoped that it would solve my USB connection issues. Sadly this is not the case and I'm still experiencing dropouts left and right. Otherwise, I still don't get to play with anything because I have a very sick two year old throwing up everywhere. I'm looking forward to the long weekend

Agreed, those "should" work and obviously don't. Eat that sandwich a bite at a time. What I would try- Remove all Line-6 software (drivers, editors, EVERYTHING Line-6), and then just reinstall the editor and see if it connects. Then try the backups. DONT add in the audio interface drivers just yet (if possible) and see it the editor software is stable.

I've tried that a few times. Even tried it again yesterday. It's silly because my HD500X will connect to its editor no problem for great lengths of time

It may not be cost-effective, but use Helix as a guitar processor (what I think is its primary function) and get another audio interface. Problem solved... ;)

What about the editor? Firmware updates? Backups? ;)

You could always drop your low cut if you have any on a cabinet block to let more looseness through. The amps deep editing parameters definitely impact the feel.

 

In the full metal preset pack that I made a while back I included snapshots loosely named "Focused" or "scooped" where I made the Focused snaps tighter and midrange pushed, while the Scooped snaps sound a little looser. I edited those DEPs along with the obvious on-the-surface eq changes.

 

Amps that include a depth or resonance parameter make tightening and loosening easier. Bringing up the hum adds subharmonic content to your tone and can give a looser feel.

Thick gauge and under 20 ft long. Neutrik connectors and if not they will get replaced with them. I don't think I've bought a quarter inch TS cable for guitar in quite a few years. I've only inherited damaged ones and fix them up. I use a G10 Wireless unit so I barely use the ones I have

The Metal Zone pedal is actually quite synonymous with certain genres of metal so it makes sense that people would try to get that sound.

 

That's the only relevant thing I have to say on the subject. I personally don't try to chase that sound

Guitar: Mark 4 Lead. I can get any sound from clean to mean with this 1 amp model

 

Bass: Woody blue

A few firmware versions back my Helix crashed and I lost every single one of the presets I built. I was pretty miffed about it at the time but it wasn't hard to recreate those patches for the better with the knowledge I gained along the way.

 

For the past few months I've been making free preset packs so everything gets saved and archived in my computers these days.

I've gone through: 4 computers (1 dell desktop, 2 dell laptops and 1 mac mini), at least 10 different USB cables, tried both powered and unpowered USB hubs (2 of each), played the Uninstall/reinstall game over and over, sent my Helix Floor in for its horrible USB connectivity.

 

My Helix will only connect for a few minutes whether I'm trying to record or edit.

 

It's very frustrating, I agree.

Plug it all into the SAME OUTLET

I got my case from roadcasesusa about a year ago and my carpet is starting to come up from my case. I've had to pull my unit out a few times as it is velcroed in. I took the feet off of mine.

I have my Helix Floor on a board next to my G10. That alone keeps things tidy. I dont use IEMs but snakes and tape are your friends

No preset magically has a Wah in it unless it specifically has one programmed into it. You're going to have to do that yourself, just like you set up the amps, effects, Etc, Etc

You got it a little twisted. It's more like different listening levels produce different listening results. Like you wouldn't want to take a preset that you made at 2 a.m. with your speakers on minimum volume while your parents are sleeping and try to blast that through a cranked PA and expect it to sound the same.

 

The same thing applies for the kind of speakers you're listening to. If your running Helix through a combo or some headphones, you need to run those presets through a combo or some headphones.

 

Load yourself up a blank preset, throw on both of the matchless amps, throw in a compressor, an Overdrive and go to town. Try to run that preset through a PA system somehow to fine-tune it

What does the input block of your signal path look like? Is it set to Mic?

Four or five cranked gain blocks necessitating a good level? It sounds like something else is at play here

Yes I have that but I'm talking the main output. Trying to balance the volume between presets or as the band starts playing a little louder I'm trying for the overall volume not just in each preset.

Some folks remedy this by placing an actual physical volume pedal between the quarter inch out of their Helix and whatever monitor you're using, but no the built-in expression pedal cannot directly control the master volume of the Helix unit itself.

 

Your best bet is to place a volume pedal block on every preset if you really want to control it all with your foot, or just nudge the master volume knob up and down with your toe as you play