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Thanks guys for all the suggestions. I was able to do exactly what I wanted with the chain I already have. I am using a Hi/Low Cut EQ block and I just programmed a footswitch to -60dB. Exp pedal still adjusts the volume and I have my "kill" switch. This unit continues to impress me each time I sit down with it.

#2 and #3 sound like they may work well for me. It's not actually using the volume block so that can remain on the exp pedal. The output block idea sounds like it hits the nail on the head... This is very interesting. I always assumed the volume pedal block was for the sole purpose of controlling the "master" volume (not talking about the gain/pan blocks). I have always seen the block at the start of the chain.

That's correct. I want to have the control of the footswitch to adjust the volume at certain times, but I also need a "killswitch" where I can kill the entire chain's output. From what I have seen, it seems you can only set one parameter to one one switch (be it the pedal or a footswitch). When I am trying to configure the volume parameter to a footswitch, it removes the exp padel functionality.

Good afternoon everyone, First off I would like to say, I have been a Line 6 user for about 6 years now. About 2 weeks ago, I made the decision to grab the Helix. I debated between the AX8 and the Helix for a bit, but ultimately chose the Helix for multiple reasons. Let me state: for anyone in the market between the two - you can't go wrong with either. If you can't get a tone you are pleased with, keep tweaking the patch because... you can. Now on to my question. Currently, I have a patch with a simple volume block at the start of the chain. The volume block is assigned to use the built in exp pedal - no issue with functionality. I would like to also have the ability to hit a footswitch and completely kill the volume. It seems you can only have the volume block assigned to one switch at a time. I know you can have a bypass and multiple parameters assigned to different footswitches with a single effects block. Perhaps the volume block is not the solution and there is another way to achieve this. I was thinking multiple volume blocks, but I don't know if that will cause a problem. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.