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The only intermittent lethargy I have encountered is a mere hickup with the rotary operation of the Joystick encoder. When stepping through the Models of an Amp+Cab Block, regardless, if rotating the Joystick Clockwise or Counter-clockwise every so often the next model is not selected. The Helix seems to ignore the encoder's instruction pulse and skips a beat. The very next rotation click works. See: http://line6.com/support/topic/24499-joystick-rotation-model-selection-bug/ This has been reported to Line 6. I'm still on fw 2.10. My Helix is not used connected to a computer.

Have you checked Amazon?

Click the SUPPORT Link (in the Nav Bar at the top of this page). Then click TECHNICAL SUPPORT. Then click CONTACT SUPPORT. Click Open a Support Ticket.

I have encountered this same problem. It occurs randomly while using and exploring the Factory Presets and Templates on my Helix running fw 2.10. I do not use my Helix connected to a PC! It has also occurred in the single customized Preset I created from scratch using Templates > New Preset 06A. User reports of unresolved (persisting) problems and confirmed report of a newly appearing blaring audio issue in the incremental firmware update 2.11, have lead me to forgo installing fw 2.11. Once the next fw build is released, I will consider it's merits.

Precisely! The base can be left where it needs to be for connecting the signal to the rest of the gear. This often changes depending how I'm connecting into my gear (Amps, Helix, etc.) The USB Charging Cable allows the Transmitter to be charged from any available USB power source. And, it also doubles as a leash of sorts for the Transmitter. Even after fully charging the Transmitter, I often leave it plugged into the cable. However, I will pull it out just enough to remove pressure from the sleeve adjacent microswitch.

RavPower's products are top notch! Any of the models you linked to will do. I have one of their 22,000mAh units and it is fantastic.

As jumpering involves sending the guitar's signal through two Preamp stages, this could be why the British Plexi Jump uses more DSP.

I too have noticed that the Helix's Main 1/4" Outs are noticably louder than the XLR Outs. This regardless when using sets of Yamaha DXR10s, Yamaha HS8s, JBL LSR305s, all in Stereo I have not measured the Helix's Output levels. Line 6 should publish, their I/O Level Specs! Emphasis Added

Get this submitted on a Support Ticket! What firmware are you each running on your Helix?

An easy to use accessory to recharge the G10 without having to use the base unit. It works for me. If you are changing locations, you'll still need to re-pair the base and transmitter to assure they have the opportunity to auto-select the clearest channel to assure interference free operation.

All you'll need is a small capacity Rechargeable USB Lithium Battery pack. Get the best capacity model you can for the price. Small units start at about 2000mAh. Any of these will charge and supply power using a USB cable (micro USB for recharging) Standard USB as a power source. All at standard USB 5v 1000mAh. Some will provide up to 2.4mAh and have multiple USB ports for powering several devices. Notwithstanding the fact that the G10 ships with a Transformer rated to supply 1000mAh, during use, regardless when as a receiver base or for recharging the G10 Transmitter, the acutal measured current draw of the base is far below this rating. A fully charged G10 Transmitter is rated for 8 hours of use. So if you begin with a fully charged G10 Transmitter you'll easily exceed you 4 hour requirment. Amazon frequently has USB Lithium rechargeable battery packs on sale for well under $20.

I've been using one of the Line 6 G10 USB Charging cables since mid November, and it works great! See: http://line6.com/support/topic/23417-brand-new-g10t-usb-charging-cable/

derekneu: The G10 has not yet been out for a full year! Line 6's G10 Warranty is a full 1 year. Sweetwater is an Authorized Line 6 vendor. Contact Line 6 immediately to clarify the extent to which they will cover your G10 purchase from Sweetwater.

A drop of Locktite (use the appropriate version for the materials) can do wonders.

An instrument cable can act as an antenna, especially when used with single coil pickups. Eliminating the antenna can reduce the noise, particularly if the source is Radio Frequency Interfernece (RFI).

Happy ChrismaHannuKwanzaMeleKalikimakaFestivus to all Helixians! And, a Happy Seasons Greetings to Everyone

Great question! As I recollect, G10 firmware updates 1.03 and 1.04 were solely addressing issues with the G10 Transmitter (as opposed to any issues involving the G10 Base Charger Receiver). Moreover, as the G10T Transmitter has been available without the Base Charger since approxmately the October availability of the Spider V amps, the Spider V amps Updater software would likely support updating the G10 Transmitters. Line 6's offices are closed for the Holiday until Tuesday morning. Until then perhaps one of the Spider V Amp Beta Testers may respond with more info.

From Helix User Guide 2.0 Rev D (latest version) PDF, Page 50, regarding the Global Settings > Ins/Outs Guitar In Pad: "If your guitar or bass has active or really loud pickups, you may want to turn this on. There's really no rule; use what sounds best." AFAIK, Line 6 has not published their I/0 Specs. They really should! Without actually measuring it (perhaps someone already has?) we don't know precisely what Line 6 has done with the Guitar In Pad. As the term Pad implies, it is an attenuated input. Also feel free to explore the Aux In. The Aux in is a 10kΩ input for an active-pickup equipped guitar or bass. If it sounds good, use it.

Has anyone tried a Fender EXP-1 Expression and Volume pedal (designed for use with Fender's Mustang III/IV/V Amps) with the Helix? If so, what modification or configuration was involved, if any?

Very Nice! And, suits the Holidays' soundscape!

Shouldn't the Rebuild Presets process (after installing any new firmware version) properly take care of adding any new Block Parameters (for example, VDD's Headroom) to any existing Blocks used in Presets imported into the current version?

Up to Eight (8) Snapshots may exist within a Preset. Snapshots are Helix's method to avoid noticable lethargy when switching amongst different configurations of the various Block Parameters comprising the Preset. Use one of the pre-made dialed in Presets as a template. Copy it to another Preset slot in one of your Helix Setlists. Rename it, if you wish. Do so for each song, if you desire. Each of these may be further edited, as you desire. This includes adding additional Blocks, Bypassing some of the already pre-made dialed in Block value parameters, etc. There are limitations to what a Preset can do. There are a maximum of up to Four Amps and Cabs if both Paths are used. See the User Guide PDF (2.0 Rev D is the latest) for the limitations. Hope this helps, until the experts post their replies....

Excellent! And, thanks for posting the image showing your routing.

HO: Thanks for clarifying! I'm not at my Helix at the moment and did not clearly explain that meaningful addtional step. I had the same "how do I use Helix's Looper" moment as chrisvermaak when I first tried to use it.

The Looper actually works very easily, although it may not be blatantly obvious at first glance. Simply select the Looper Block and footswith containing the Round and Square icons. It starts recording immediately. As soon as you press that same button, the recording stops and the recorded loop begins playing. There is no Erase nor Clear button. Rather, simply press the same Record button, and the previous Loop gets replaced by the new recording. There are also footswitches, indicated by their scribble strips, for Play Once and to add Overdubs. I posted a feature suggestion a few days ago on IdeaScale to add Color Status Indicaors: http://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Color-Looper-Status-Indicators/862059-23508 Vote for it, if you agree.