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No problems getting it to work in Windows 11 using v 0.9.0. I have a JTV model Variax and a Helix Floor as well as the new Stadium. However, I found the LLM suggesting Strymon pedals rather than Helix Models. a full Helix Model selection would be more useful. And eventually specific Helix model settings would be good as well. It would make a more suitable starting point.

1. Not sure what the 4a, 1b, 1a stuff is. I am assuming that is the preset numbers that you are referring to and how you have your Stadium configured (as It can be changed). 2. If you open the "dbl blk 3snps.hls", the "lux blk 3 snps.hls" and the xDbl Blk Opto.hls" in a text editor, they are the same, including the Amp model (ALL THREE files show "Agoura_AmpUSDoubleBlack" as the Amp model. So it looks like you have posted the same preset each time with different names. I am not sure what is going on there. They can't be different presets since you say that they have different snapshots and that information would be reflected in the files even if all of the blocks were the same. Also, the name is showing "Dbl Blk 3Snps" in all three files and the file sizes that you uploaded are all identical as well. 3. I did notice that you have a Wah pedal in the preset "dbl blk 3snps.hls" and that you have set the minimum and maximum values on this. If you are not using the Wah pedal at all in your comparison then it should not matter, but if you are, make sure that the volume pedal is also set to 100% when you turn the Wah pedal off. 4. I also noticed that you have a Deluxe Looper at the end of your chain and that it is turned on for snapshots 1, 3, and 4, but not for snapshot 2. This too should not change anything as the setting you have are for playback in the Deluxe Looper. But for testing, I would take anything out of the preset that could change your volume just to eliminate user error. I advise this also for the Wah pedal mentioned earlier. Make sure that you are documenting everything, so that you do not get confused, and that you are very methodical in your analysis. Try to nail down exactly what is going on. Then reach out to the this community here (as you are doing), and then create a ticket with Line 6 when you have something concrete that they can chase down.

1. Did you create these in the Stadium App Editor on Windows 11 or Mac OS? 2. What version is your Stadium Unit on? The three files you posted appear to be corrupted. There are only a few lines of JSON code in each of them. This is evidenced by the fact that each one is only 1K in size. try building out these three presets using only the Stadium Unit itself. Don't even use the Stadium App at all. It really is just as easy - though a different input device. Make sure that your Stadium is on v1.2.1 of the Firmware. You must use the Stadium App for this update, if you are still on v 1.2.0 Then retry your newly built presets and see if you still have the issue. I had a corrupted preset when I used the Stadium App and sent it to Line 6 support. I am not sure if they have fixed the issue - but there are still issues with the Stadium App.

I think that the Parametric EQ and a compressor (very subtle) at the end of the chain is a good idea. What I meant was that I can't use that to fix the problems I have been having getting the sound they way I like it and need to look at the whole signal chain. I think that experience and (hopefully) some bug fixes from Line 6 down the line will make the Stadium as easy to dial in tones as I got used to on the OG Helix. They really need the Stadium Editor to be 100% solid! I feel that if I shape the tone right all the way down the line that there may not be any need for the EQ and compressor. The OG Helix could get very good tones without them and I even added and then removed those End Chain elements on some of my presets in the OG Helix. There is a lot more articulation and detail in the Stadium. It is something we will have to get used to.

See this thread. There isn't one in the Stadium Editor.

I have wrestled with the Stadium and I have not had a good experience with it Live on Stage so far as it is a different beast than the O.G. Helix. I have learned a few things though. Due to the 64-bit on board digital processing, ALL blocks are clearer (thus the reason even old Helix presets sound a bit better) but they are also a touch MORE aggressive. If you run SPAN Voxengo through your DAW on each block, they can be pretty close to OG Helix. However, you will notice a little more. For instance, the Legacy Amps in the Stadium (Same as the stock Amps in the Helix, once you adjust for input volume), are quite close but the Stadium is able to get a little lower below 60-80 Hz and a little higher above 6 to 8 kHz. I have also noticed that the 2 - 6 kHz range is a little fuller. So your perceived volume might be a little louder too. I have NOT tested all blocks in the Stadium but I think that all of the blocks should benefit from this additional detail in the digital realm. So I suspect that the effect is cumulative! CUMULATIVE! This would explain the clipping I see in the output blocks in the Stadium when I have everything set as I would in the OG Helix. So this post is mainly for folks coming from the OG Helix. I used to put EQ blocks and a touch of compression at the end of my signal chains just to shape the tone. However, I am having to re-think this strategy and go back through the entire signal chain, STARTING with the AMP AND CABS, and re-build the tone that I used to LOVE on the Helix. There are some GREAT tones in the Factory presets on the Stadium but they are all focused on the new Agoura Amp models. I can tell you that the Essex TB30CC is a different Amp than the old Legacy Essex A30 in the Helix. So the Agoura Amps should probably be treated as NEW Amp models. Don't use your old, or in my case MY OLD, approach. I would be very interested to know what others are doing to shape and craft their tones that is different on the Stadium than the approach they used to use, if any.

It sounds like you're having trouble connecting your Helix Stadium XL to the Helix Stadium app on your computer. Here are a few things to check: 1. Network Connection: Make sure both your Helix Stadium XL and your computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. They may not be able to communicate if they're on different networks. Check that the Wi-Fi signal is strong and stable for both devices. I use SpeedTest.NET to test connectivity and connection speed. 2. App Version: Ensure you’re running the latest version of the Helix Stadium app on your computer. Sometimes, compatibility issues arise if either the app or device firmware is outdated. The latest version on the Firmware is v1.2.1. The latest version of the App is v1.2.1. The latest version of the Stadium USB Driver is 0.0.3 (Recommended and required for audio). 3. Firewall/Security Settings: Sometimes, firewalls or security software on your computer might block the connection. Try temporarily disabling your firewall or antivirus and see if that helps. 4. Restart Everything: Restart both your Helix Stadium XL and the computer to clear any temporary connectivity issues. 5. App Settings: Check the app’s settings on your computer to ensure it's looking for the Helix Stadium XL and not another device. 6. Confirm your Stadium XL WiFi Settings: It sounds like you are getting intermittent connectivity issues. Honestly, it will be nice when Line 6 makes the Stadium App connectivity over USB. Wired connections are typically much better and reliable. Ensure that you are getting the best WiFi signal possible. If you are, then you might want to clear your WiFi settings and try connecting the Helix again. Sometimes a second connection gets better results. There are also a few users that have optimized Windows Ethernet settings that have had some success. Good Luck. If none of this works, you may want to reach out to Helix’s customer support for troubleshooting specific to your model.

I am not sure that S/PDIF is a default. Matric 1/4", XLR, and Phones are definitely a default. But you can set it per preset so S/PDIF is possible. I am just not sure that you can set it globally to ALWAYS be the default out. Have you tried setting the Is/Outs from the Global Settings for S/PDIF Out to Direct Out. Still, I think that is for how the S/PDIF gets sent and not for a default on the presets. Let us all know if you find a solution. Otherwise, suggest it to Line 6 to add this capability if you don't.

There are specific requirements for Cab IR Import and Export. See the manual here: https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/cab-blocks#cab-irs While it appears to accept any 10214 or 2048 .wav file, it may be best to be sure to export the IR file from HX Edit prior to Importing into Stadium. If you do not have HX Edit, then I would suggest filing a bug report with Line 6.

I continue to see this issue on my Helix Stadium and I ONLY build Presets via the Stadium Unit (Not the App) from scratch every time. But I will say that it occurs MUCH less frequently now that I am doing the following: 1. Update to v 1.2.1 2. Build your preset only on the Stadium Unit (Do not use the App, unless you are trying to reproduce this bug. 3. Be sure to Save your preset as you build it on the Stadium unit regularly. Side Note: I typically document my settings in an Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet as a reference as I build presets (though this can introduce human error so I recommend being very careful and accurate by double checking everything if you suspect an issue.

This is not normal behavior. USB connectivity is typically very solid regardless of the device. However, make sure that you are using thev0.3 Line 6 USB Driver as this driver is required for use with the Helix Stadium. The USB connectivity should be stable for Windows 11 and Mac/OS platforms for connectivity for Audio to/from PC/laptops. If not, then there may be an issue with your unit. Open a ticket with Line 6 support if you have verified the Line 6 USB driver and the USB-C to USB-C cable. The Helix Stadium has several shortcomings compared to it's predecessor. But I think that Line 6 has plans that will address these issues. And none of them are crippling for me. However, there are other units such as the new smaller footprint Quad Cortex that are viable alternatives. But if you are a Helix die-hard, as I am, then I recommend sticking with the Helix for at least a year before just giving up on it.

I think for Church guitar players such as myself, this is the platform to choose. The editing is SOOOO easy compared to the OG Helix, and in my opinion, other units as well. I seriously looked at the Axe FX but that is ONLY a rack mount unit. But I think that the Stadium still does not beat it for number of amp models, FX models, and DSP. Still, PROXY COULD be GREAT! Showcase has DEFINATE potential for practicing. And I really hope a DAW editor comes out eventually. I don't like re-recording to get the sound into my DAW when I can change things on the fly with the Helix plugin. I still have not figured out to organize things in the Stadium. On the OG Helix, I can dozens of full set lists for everything from Templates to Basic Amp Settings, to Reverbs, to Ambient. I have a great vintage Set list based on the top 50 guitar tones of all time (An old Guitar World article). I have thousands of presets on my computer, hundreds of worship presets for my church (and many variations of many of the songs as well). My favorites has outgrown 128 that the Helix can handle, and I regularly use about 150-160 Impulse Response files. Unfortunately, the Stadium can not handle these either. At least, I have not figured out if it can yet or not. Line 6 has been rather confusing on these. I can add that there is a four Amp (2 per DSP - and there are STILL just 2 DSP paths in the Stadium), and eight (I think) Cab Block artificial limitations. 1 looper limitation and 1 Poly block (per type of Poly block limitations) I call them "artificial" because there might be enough DSP to accommodate more but Line 6 does not allow it in the editor. That being said, I HAVE found that having 20 stomp boxes is a little overkill for most anything that I can come up with. And I don't really get why people want to run a whole band through this box (though Line 6 has pushed the "run your whole Live show through the Stadium - Lights, Effects, and band" narrative with this unit).

April. I will look forward to it. I placed my order for the D10 when I placed my order for the Helix Stadium. I got it the date that the 1.20 update came out. And I have run into a plethora of issues (primarily with the Stadium App editor. But there are still issues with the Stadium unit. Last night I swear that I lost a preset that I was working on even though I was repeatedly saving during the build process. Really NOT sure what was going on because that was the only time THAT issue has happened but it was quite distressing! I think that PROXY will come out in April as well (a guess), unless they have issues with the online service, which is likely in my experience. The number of users and the number of proxy cloning requests will be critical in their roll out.

I have put together a preliminary spreadsheet of the DSP usage in the Line 6 Helix Stadium. My DSP usage spreadsheet for the OG> Helix was pretty accurate, but could be off as much as .03%. The new Stadium estimates are even more generalized as all blocks are at least 1.25% (such as the Volume pedal and that was just .69% in the OG Helix). Surprisingly, most of the DSP gains are in the Legacy amps from the OG Helix. Most of the other blocks are a little less DSP (percentage-wise). Though some are even MORE DSP intensive. Which is odd since the most of the blocks have not changed and the percentage of DSP used SHOULD be less since there is more DSP "room" in the Stadium. This does tell me that they will be improving the DSP usage of ALL of the blocks in the (somewhat) near future. Or far future. Eric Klein was right about those Agoura Amps. They take as much or more of the same percentage of DSP as some of the more DSP heavy Legacy Amp models in the OG Helix.

Line 6 Expand D10 was announced in June 2025 along with the Helix Stadium. But no ship date on the horizon yet? I know that I am just asking for more headaches but I have already paid a lot of money for Line 6 for promises that we are all still waiting for. My Helix Stadium is not my primary rig yet. And Rhett Shull has not been able to put his faith into the Stadium yet either. I know that Line 6 will get it's act together and the Stadium will be a compelling unit to buy. But as time marches on and problems don't go away, and hardware fails to get delivered, things may change. Permanently.