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@hcmiv if your budget can handle the additional expense of the Helix Floor, go that way! You are not likely to regret the dedicated AuxIn for use with your guitar's piezo pickup. Plus, you will have greater flexibility how to use and route the two individual guitar signal feeds. And, you still have the Floor's four Send/Returns available for whatever you may wish to explore!

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@rd2rkexplained it perfectly!!

@MarcelineauYour inquiry about locking the rotary knobs, or perhaps more appropriately: rendering the knobs inert, could be a very interesting and desirable feature for those whom may benefit from it. Strongly consider searching the ideascale site and if not found previously, submit the feature suggestion. All the best.

The Sensitivity Level parameter of any given headphone is far more indicative of what the SPL level will be at a given drive level. That's the spec you should be looking at, and compare between units. It is also possible that your Beyers are flawed.

In addition to the suggestions of@rd2rk and @cruisinon2, if you get an HX Stomp or HX Stomp XL and connect it to your FRFR, you will have the benefit of the HX Audio Interface in the device itself! Plus, you can also connect it to your laptop and run HX Edit to more easily visualize and access the many features of the HX Stomp/Stomp XL. By doing so, you will have the benefit of using the HX device's physical features, buttons, footswitches, etc., and also have the ability to use your laptop for enhance visualization, or real time access and control. Best of all HX Edit is free of charge! So use whatever method may suit you best. Hope this helps.

@rx7carlAs far as the consumer marketplace is concerned the family of Helix products is ever growing and there is no current indication of a replacement to the Helix Floor. At some point in the future, there will likely be a successor. At this time it remains the flagship! Sibling Twin of the Helix Rack & Controller. If the Helix Floor suits your needs, grab one from your local retailer. Should it fail to exceed your expectations you can always return or exchange it as most offer that ability. Just be certain to update the hardware to the latest firmware version (currently 3.71, as I recollect) using the Helix Edit software and precisely following the download, installation and update procedures as the software guides you through the process. It's essentially painless. If you're considering buying a used unit, check the condition and run the serial number by Line 6 to determine if it the one time Helix Native discount purchase has been used. Otherwise, based on the condition and price of a used unit, it could be a screaming deal or a nightmare. YMMV. Hope you like the Helix Floor. I've had one for several years and it's a blast! Keeps improving with every Firmware update. Also have a HX Stomp and it's also fantastic. Post back with what you ultimately do, to share the info with others.

@VoodooFlossingThere is also no way of knowing how the unit may have been adjusted or the factory presets resaved with any variety of user or store employee settings. So unless you did a Factory Reset of the unit before using it, there are any number of variables that might have contributed to what you heard. Even with that being said, as @cruisinon2just posted, the best way is to create your own preset from scratch. Only that way can you experience adding and adjusting each block you choose to the signal chain. Plus, if all you place in the signal chain is an FX block without an Amp and Cab, the resulting audio can sound odd.

@optofonikAlso know that should you opt to install any older version presets, always perform an Update Upgrade to Latest Format Power On Routine Following your installation of any of the older Presets to assure they brought into compliance with the currently installed newer firmware. For instance, if you are using a HX Stomp, you would Power On while holding the Upper and Lower Knobs to Rebuild your Presets. If using the Helix Floor, you would Power On while holding the F10 & F11 to upgrades existing presets to the latest format. See: HelixHelp.com > Tips & Guides > Universal Guide > Reset Options

@cmscss also know that DSP allocation varies depending on the specific model selected of any Block Type. Often the allocation difference may be insignificant. At other times, for instance, when selecting different Amp types, some consume significantly different DSP amounts, and with FX, the Stereo versions are larger than the Mono versions. For an excellent reference of DSP allocation see: Ben Vesco's Helix DSP Allocations Direct URL: https://benvesco.com/store/helix-dsp-allocations/

I can only reiterate what @Schmalle and @silverhead have posted. I have the DT770 Pro 250 Ω and Sennheiser HD6xx 300 Ω, either can get too loud for my preference with my HX Stomp, or Helix Floor. @agreenawalt my only suggestion is to be sure your Signal Chain and final Output Block settings on your HX Stomp are properly set as not to attenuate your signal output. Also be sure that you have updated your HX Stomp firmware and HX Edit to the latest versions, to assure nothing is amiss with the firmware.

Wipe exterior with a mild damp bit of soap to clean. Brush lightly if really bad. Otherwise, hand wash in a suitably sized sink or tub with a tiny bit of laundry or dish detergent (aka Dawn). Rinse well and allow to air dry. YMMV.

If you have an Wall pluggable USB Power block, or a rechargeable USB Power brick, you can use a MyVolts Ripcord made for the HX Stomp. The Ripcord is a durable, inexpensive (about $25) USB to 9V 2.5mm right angle Center Positive adapter cable. It works flawlessly with the HX Stomp. Just be sure you use it with a at least a 5V 3Amp or higher USB capable source. I have two and have been using them for a few years without problem. They are available via Amazon (when not out of stock) or from the actual OEM, as well as others. Google for it.

File > Import Setlist File > Export Setlist If you're referring to using HX Edit with an HX Stomp, the HX Stomp only loads one entire Setlist. I believe the same is the case with the Stomp XL.

The Mixer Block is automatically created when a Split Block is placed in the Signal Path. The Mixer Block provides a means of merging (or mixing) the Split Signal Path back into the Primary Signal Path if needed. AFAIK, there is no way to remove the Mixer Block while a Spilt Block remains.

I find the existing block representations presented in the Signal Chain portions of the HX Edit and HX Native displays sufficient (primarily because this method is compact). Nonetheless, for the larger predominant editor portion HX Edit and Helix Native's displays (i.e. the lower right of the screen), I would vastly prefer a skeuomorphic actual representation of the selected component's adjustment parameters. Currently, I use the graphic display of the block types rather than the list display. This could be significantly improved if the selected item were displayed as 3x larger at the top of that graphic area occupying the full width of the area. Line6 has often asserted that allocating programming resources to accomplish a skeuomorphic display is viewed as an unnecessary allocation of programming resources otherwise better used to evolve, optimize and otherwise improve the Helix and HX Family firmware. As the world has now reached 2024, perhaps the day graphics become more widely embraced will be sooner.

V1.4 Download is now live on Sweetwater! Use your Download Code Link. Happy Holidays!! Thanks, Craig.

Great to know that v1.4's already to Sweetwater! I just checked, and the download/upgrade link is still resolving to v1.3. Looking forward to v1.4 in the next few days.... Happy Holidays!!

@heiltim, regarding your DSP questions, use Helix Native with preferences configured for the Helix Floor and you'll be able to explore any block selection configurations you may desire. Use your HX Stomp as the audio interface so the audio you hear through Helix Native (set for Helix Floor Configuration) will be identical to that of the Helix Floor. If you can get the FX Blocks to your satisfaction in Helix Native, you'll be able to use the same Signal Chain of Blocks on the Helix Floor. As for your other signal I/O issues, you'll only know with certainty once you've got access to a Helix Floor to give it a run. If you buy from a vendor with a return policy, you'll have a safety net of knowing you can return it if it doesn't meet your needs. Happy Holidays!

The first step is to download and install HX Edit from Line 6's website. You will need to log into your account to do so. The installation of HX Edit will install all the necessary software to your computer. After you have done so, connect your HX Stomp XL to your computer and launch HX Edit. If still not recognized, check to be sure that the USB cable supplied with your HX Stomp XL is not faulty. You can try another USB cable if you have one on hand. BTW, did you buy the HX Stomp XL new or used? If new and still no good, swap it for another unit from your vendor. If you bought it used, you may want to get back in touch with the seller to see what you can work out. 'm a PC guy so I can't advise you about your Mac. Nonetheless, from the Downloads page on Line 6's website, you will need to select HX Edit from the Software Dropdown list, and your version of Mac OS from the OS Dropdown.

@Koelink76 You didn't have to wait too long ;) 3.70 is out this morning.

@kditchburnIt is very unlikely that your Helix is bricked. Once you have confirmed your Win 11 laptop is back up and running properly, if you have any custom Presets, be sure you back them up using Win File Mgr. Next, Uninstall any and all of your Helix factory software and drivers. Once all the factory Helix Software is off of your laptop, log in to your Line 6 Account and download a clean new copy of Helix Native. The latest version is 3.62. When the download completes, launch it and allow it to install onto your laptop. Your Helix need not be connected to your Laptop for HX Edit to install to your laptop. This install will also install the latest version of Line 6 Updater (which you may or may not need to use in the next few steps), and all related drivers, etc. When HX Edit 3.62 and it's related content has installed to your laptop, exit HX Edit. With your Helix powered off and not connected to your laptop, browse over to HelixHelp.com to view the Reset Options for Safe Boot Mode. The direct URL is: https://helixhelp.com/tips-and-guides/universal/reset-options. Power off your Helix and then power it up in Safe Boot Mode by holding the 6 and 12 Footswitches. This should get your device to Safe Mode. Then power off your Helix. Connect it to your laptop, and then again power on your Helix to Safe Boot Mode by holding the 6 and 12 Footswitches. Then Launch HX Edit and see if HX Edit recognizes the device. If so, allow it to update the device and follow all the instructions precisely! If HX Edit fails to recognize your device, close HX Edit, and Launch Line 6 Updater. You can do this with you device still powered on and connected to your laptop. If Line 6 Updater fails to see your device. Power it off and then power it on again to Safe Boot Mode. Once Line 6 Updater recognizes your device, you will be able to manually select the latest firmware for your device from your online Line 6 Account. Be aware that the latest firmware version for your device will be 3.60 -- not be 3.62! Hope this gets you back up and running.

Actually, the latest version available is Version 1.3. Use your Sweetwater download URL and it will provide access to the latest version. Then take the PDF to your local business supply or similar store for them to print a full hardcopy, should you want that.

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