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There's a new minor HELIX firmware 2.10 expected any day. There is no indication if the Updater, Editor, and Installer might also be revised/upgraded/enhanced in this forthcoming minor update. If you have the option of holding off a day (or several) you may want to consider waiting.

Don't waste your time, effort, and expense on soundproofing. Unless you spend a small fortune you won't effectively contain the SPL to your apartment. Simply turn the Gemini 2 -- way down. Otherwise, use Headphones, IEMs, or much smaller powered monitors that will sound full at low volumes. Something like the JBL LSR305 or smaller computer style monitors.

I bought one for under $15. Works Great! See: http://line6.com/support/topic/23417-brand-new-g10t-usb-charging-cable/

Just received the new G10 Relay USB Charging cable from Amazon this morning and used it to top charge my G10 Transmitter from a USB battery pack. This has already proven to be a convenient alternative charging method, as there's no need to return the Transmitter to the Base unit which is located with the amps across the room. The cable is well constructed from durable cabling and has moulded strain reliefs at both ends. The G10 Transmitter seats very securely in the 1/4" female jack. After reaching full charge (Transmitter's LED Steady Green) unplugging the cable from the battery pack causes the Transmitter (still attached to the cable), to enter Sleep Mode 4 minutes later. Leaving the transmitter connected to the cable, also will make both items far less likely to be misplaced. The cable assembly measures 44".

Welcome back home to So Cal. Anticipating an exciting week?

Kemper newest Delays sound magnificent! They are very configurable, from subtle to extreme. Helix's Reverbs and Delays deserve improvements elevating them to perfection. DI depicted the forthcoming release as "minor," plus containing bug fixes. This may not be inclusive of revamping the Delays and Reverbs. It could be 2017 before we see significant improvements. TIme will tell....

Chuskey, please do post back updates with what you discover and any resolution.

Have you had any instances of problems, freezes, lockups, etc., without a Variax guitar being comnected?

Thanks to all whom have replied. I'll can check with Sweetwater and L6 next week. Yes. Based on DI's recent posts a new firmware release may be forthcoming in the next week or so.

Was your HELIX still sealed when you recieved it?

That Sydney waterfront gig you recently posted about sounded like you had a blast! Look forward to hearing/viewing any clips you capture from your next gig. Glenn's patch audio clips on his site are remarkably well done! I keep listening to them through a variety of reference monitors, headphones, and IEMs to confirm I'm not imagining what I'm hearing. Of course, the acid test will be hearing them through the HELIX.

Are current production HELIX units shipping with firmware 2.01 factory installed?

Great to see your Center, Edge, Cone variations. If I decide on a HELIX and you're still seeking beta participants, I'll PM you.

Glenn's patches are a significiant factor tempting me to pull the trigger on a HELIX.

Were the problems you mentioned in your final paragraph still with your Variax guitar connected?

PC or mac?

Sweetwater began their "pre Black Friday deals" promotion yesterday. Check the banner on their site. No HELIX included.

The vast majority of gear (> $100) I've bought from GC, I have ordered on the phone. Everything ships from their main Kansas City distribution center to my local GC store free of charge. If it doesn't check out, I don't take it and I get a refund processed to my credit card. The same goes for any gear that doesn't proove out during the 45 day satisfaction return period. The inventory in the GC stores is a mere fraction of what's available from the main distribution center. I also buy from Sweetwater, and Amazon mostly for incidentals.

If toggling the footswitch button were to activate an alternative Snapshot, the Scribble Strip text and Footswitch Color Ring should toggle to their respective alternate values too.

It will be interesting to see if GC issues a 20% off an entire order coupon this year. They did so the last two years.

Good to see that Line 6 provided Auto and Manual receiver channel configuration options in the Spider V amps. I suppose they needed to so they could accommodate the other Relay units too.

The Relay G10 Base XLR output is an Instrument Level output. This, according to Line 6's Relay product manager. Thus, you could use an XLR to 1/4" TS cable to accomplish the results. I have used the Relay G10 base as a Y Box and it works very well to run two amps at the same time! I have also discovered that it is possible to pair one G10 Transmitter with two separate G10 Receiver bases. SImply insert the G10 Transmitter into the first base unit, allow it to pair, and then remove the Transmitter. Repeat the process with the same transmitter in the other G10 base. When you remove the transmitter press its collar micro switch to confirm both base units acknowledge (their blinkng white halo lights go steady) that they have locked to the same transmitter's signal. Apparently, the automatic channel selection routine in each base has no way of knowing its first channel choice is the same as what the first base has selected. The result is that when you play, both bases receive the same signal (on the same channel). My guess would be that the receiver in the Spider V amps works the same way. You may want to try it to confirm if you get the chance before purchasing the amp. When you want to use multiple units and specifically avoid this double receiver method described above, it is imperative that any prior wireless units be active while you pair any subsequent units. Only this way will each see all the currently active channels. The G10 will select from 14 available channels. Hope this helps....

The Yamaha DBR 10/12 series and Yamaha DXR 10/12 series sound fantastic! Plus, they're covered by Yamaha's 7 Year Warranty. And, through the end of the year there's a price reduction on many of the Yamaha models.

Granetf, when did you first get your HELIX?

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