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But my 'setup' of the snaps and then a momentary stomp would be correct?

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Is there a specific routing or input I'll need to use with that? I don't see a 'hunger' port on the back side. I also don't want to over feed it and end up with flubby tones, I heard rumors they were working on converting the expression pedal into a scale to help with overfeeding....any word on when this will be included? I prefer nice tight tones and I feel like its already starting to get a little chunky in some frequencies.

I will check that out tonight (possibly). So at the risk of melting my insides with thoughts on this.......So if I'm understanding your explanation of my misunderstanding (lol) I can have a preset, we'll call it 'Crazy Train'. I can have 4 snapshots of that preset: 1) Opening Rhythm, 2) Verse Rhythm (slightly more gain), 3) Blank/Empty, 4) Lead if I wanted a momentary 'stomp', I could also setup a stomp for that 'Crazy Train' Preset, and use footswitch #6 to toggle between the 4/4 mode and stomp mode? That would give me access to a momentary lead boost (this would be different than the #4 Snapshot above?) If I'm not misunderstanding or missing anything with that scenario, I can see where that would be helpful.

Can my helix make me a pizza and bring me a beer?

Got ya...so just to homogenize the vocabulary I've had to use over the years with different rigs...... When I had my AFX ran by my Ground Control Pro, I had 4 preset buttons, but then had 8 Instant Access switches. What I could do was program that IA switch to trigger a specific MIDI number, and adjust the AFX Blocks so that MIDI #60 would trigger the on/off stage of my lead stuff (drive/delay/mids/gain). I'm guessing the stomp mode is the same thing, but because the guts/controller are all one, the 'MIDI' programming part is removed and its just attaching the delay to that IA/Stomp switch to be on/off. Just to be clear, I could have my rhythm patch as just the AMP/CAB, REV blocks, but then my Stomp 1 - Modulation would have a signal of CHO, AMP/CAB, REV blocks, Stomp 4 Lead would have COMP, DRIVE, AMP/CAB, DEL, REV? Or does the preset have to have all ingredients in it and the stomp will activate/deactivate what is necessary. I'm guessing each stomp only needs what is 'in' that specific one...if I'm understanding correctly

So if I'm understanding this right... I would switch from 4 preset/4 snapshot > 4 preset/4 stomp mode (seems there isn't much difference between stomp/snapshot modes, or am I missing something) Then create my 'snapshots' for each stomp. So I could setup the basic rhythm preset sound, and then each of the 4 'stomps' I can assign whatever changes to that rhythm sound that I would like. Stomp 1 - reduction in input volume to the amp (clean-er sound) Stomp 2 - adding modulation effect Stomp 3 - Momentary Lead sound (delay, drive, gain, mids added), button would be on when pressed only, then disable those changes when released? Stomp 4 - lead sound (same changes as Stomp 3, but regular button reaction of on or off Am I missing something there or are Stomps and Snaps more different that I'm imagining.

Is that something I can do on board in the 4 preset/4 snapshot mode, or something that I'd need to add externally?

Just curious about this feature....I'll explain... We play a few songs where there are lead parts for a few seconds that stand out, and then I fall back into rhythm. On my Axe FX/Liquid Foot rig, I could setup a switch to turn on my 'lead settings' (whatever they were) when it was depressed, and when I lifted my foot it would revert back to the previous preset. I don't think I've seen anything like that on the helix in my digging around so far. Curious if that is something that can be done, or possibly incorporated in the future. Its a pain to step on a snapshot for a lead phrase, then another one to turn it off for just a few seconds of playing, while trying to sing at the same time. Not saying it can't be done, but anything to help focus on the performance and less on the process is better. On a side note, I usually only use one expression pedal, and I have an additional Mission Engineering pedal. I used to use that to also turn on/off lead settings. Toe down was rhythm, and it would auto engage lead stuff when it was lifted 5% or so....is that something that can be set as well? Can I attach the expression pedal to change snapshots? For example Snapshot 1 - Rhythm Snapshot 2 - Chorus Snapshot 3 - Clean Snapshot 4 - Lead Expression pedal toe down would be Snapshot 1, heel down would trigger snapshot 4 I'm guessing something like that also can't be done. Any other suggestions?

I work in a similar field of customer service/warehouse shipping of orders and I completely understand where the OP is coming from. However, I also understand that even though someone was watching for that label and may have seen that it was shipped on 9/13, they may have not been able to pre-order anything in their system before the label showed tracking. Several things at play that are hard to confirm/deny here... Did the online label tracking not update until 9/14 Once the tracking was updated was it outside the normal shift of the person tracking it, so that added a delay in when the order was placed Once the order was placed, does it take a day or so for the order to be fulfilled, and then an additional day to get the shipping information generated and get it out the door. I get where 6 days can seem like an exaggerated length of time for this, but being my work history, and also that you have the 16th/17th weekend days in the middle of that window of 9/13-9/19. I could potentially see this as a scenario Item shipped back 9/13, tracking not updated until later in the day/night of 9/13 (person at Line 6 doesn't work again til sometime 9/14). L6 rep comes in on 9/14, places the order for the replacement to be shipped out. Warehouse processes the order later on 9/14. 9/15 item gets to the shipping area and is ready to be sent out. With the weekend, nothing progresses or get shipped. Item is picked up and 'shipped' 9/18, however, tracking may not generated until 9/19. I've seen worse scenarios, but I've seen better ones too. I understand, but don't fault either party as there isn't enough information to know for sure.

Update on my portion of the fun topic....so quick update first: Found out that reason wah was staying on was that it was only reading 0-96/97% if my Mission Engineering pedals travel. So I updated my patches to auto-engage (off) at 95%. I do a quick check to make sure that it is turning the wah on/off as well before I move to the next patch. As I'm doing this I'm watching what the Helix does read on my pedal and its back to reading 0-100%.

the renaming is what I do. I just make sure the 'blank' snapshot is a duplicate of the least incorrect one next to it. Meaning, I keep my rhythm snaps to the left, and lead on the right. I run the 4 preset/4 snap mode. So typically I'll have Verse / Chorus / Blank / Lead, the 'blank' one would just be a duplicate of the "chorus" snapshot incase I would hit it, it minimizes the chance of me hitting my lead snapshot by mistake.

Yeah that is interesting, and worth keeping in mind regarding the toe switch. Doesn't help with my external pedal situation.

respectfully, I don't think you guys are addressing what he is asking about. I apologize if I'm missing the boat on the OP request and the answers above me. I think what he is referring to with it being unforgiving is the 'feel' of the amp being tight or loose. I typically like a tighter amp for rhythm stuff, but like a looser amp for leads as the dynamics and sound to me is fuller. I haven't really noticed it with 'clean' sounds, but when you get into sounds that have a gain structure to them, there is a different feel between an amp that has a loose sound (maybe 'sag' is what should be used to describe this?) and some of the other amps that if you miss a note, it stands out, because the amp has a tighter sound. An example I could maybe try to throw out there would be if you take an amp and say crank the gain to 7 and get a decent medium/high gain sound, with just the amp, it will have a certain feel to the palm mutes, the way the notes bloom or are attacked from the guitar signal. If you put a pedal in front (yes it tightens the bass usually) it can have the effect of tightening up the amp as well. This could just be tied to the gain on the amp being lower as its driven harder though. When I had a fractal I think there was a parameter that specifically allowed you to change this feel. I don't recall its specific name, but I thought it was the Negative Feedback or something like that. Again, I apologize if I'm off base, or missed something in the OP and previous responses.

Yeah, I'm holding out hope its something else with mine as its only a month old and its an external pedal issue. That I'd be willing to accept as the mission pedal is about 5-6 years old, or could possibly be the cable that connects them....but the pedal and cable have been working fine up until the weekend shows that I noticed the issue. Havent tried linking the on board expression to the wah and seeing if I get the same issue. Really only use the on board one for volume on a few patches as I like the range/feel of the mission/crybaby style box.

Not to hijack, but Ive been having issues with an external (possibly related if the issue is internal with the Helix). Is there a setting where the Helix can learn a pedals min/max range. I had no issues the first couple weeks with my external pedal, then just suddenly stopped reading the full range and now only goes from 0-96% or sometimes 97%. I've adjusted the auto engage range in my presets, but if I miss one the wah just stays on until I change presets and switch back.

So I hooked everything up and when I looked at the wah, I found what was causing my issues. I dont know what changed, or if its something that can be fixed. I'm using a Mission Engineering pedal, just the basic one. I have the wah set to auto engage at 99%, meaning as soon as the toe is lifted it kicks in or off when all the way down. For some reason, it is only reading a max % of 96%. So I just had to adjust the Auto Engage to 95%. Not a big deal, but it worked fine beforehand. Are there anyways for the Helix to learn the Missions sweep range and adapt?

I know there is the general guide to the amps/cabs/mics etc....but... Is there a cheat guide that gives a generic 'EQ Flavors' of the mics and cabs. I understand they are paired in the Amp/Cab block with their original counterparts, but if/when I get to exploring some more exotic combinations, it'd be nice to not have to click through 20 options to get in the ballpark of what I'm looking for. Generally (warning: generic statement being made here, lol) I understand you can almost make any cab/mic/amp sound like you want with enough tweaking. But a Marshall Amp through a Mesa cab has certain flavor you can dial in by using a Fender 2x12. Or an SM57 mic sounds very different than some of the others in the high end. Would just be nice to know certain mics have certain EQ flavors. If I have a darker sounding amp, but need some more mids to cut through, sometimes just the mic/cab will do the trick without tweaking the amp to extremes. Or would have a sound that needs a little thickness that the bass knob or an eq just cant hit right, maybe a different mic/cab would get you there. Is there anything like this out there?

When I fear fizz, especially on a clean amp in a post, I immediately think something is clipping or causing that type of sound. I don't think I've ever heard 'fizz' on a clean amp. I could be wrong. Not assuming you don't know how to set your input levels and such, but I know clean amps can get ice picky in the highs, but I wouldn't ever call it fizz. I usually associate that with high gain and just the normal harmonic frequencies that are reproduced at high gain levels. Those can be tamed, but if its on a clean amp. I would post your settings for the clean amp so we can see if it can be duplicated.

I will be troubleshooting mine this Friday. I'll report back and see what I find with my situation. Could be a bad cable possible or something in my situation

I had a similar issue with mine at the last gig. Although mine would auto-engage and turn on, it would not turn off when returned to that position. had to change presets and come back to it for it to recall the off position. I haven't had time to trouble shoot, but I am using an exterior controller (Mission Engineering) that has worked fine up to that gig.

I agree with all comments above as well....also something that helped me with tones.......* im just offering advice, I am in no way assuming any level of competency or lack there of, lol. I found it greatly helpful to listen to some of your fave album guitar tracks when they are isolated, if you can find them. I found this greatly helpful. I was trying to always dial in what I heard in a recording rather than just the guitar sound and allowing the rest of the band/voices cover their own range. I have rarely found now a guitar sound that I have too many mids. Sometimes I'll have to adjust where the mids 'hump' is...but I generally have my mids around 7.5-9.0 on the amp block. I bring that up as if you are cranking the mids on the presets, and they still can't hear you out front, then the sound guy/system needs to be tweaked. I play in a 4 piece rock band covering everything from Johnny Cash to Metallica. I dial my patches in to replicate the artists general sound and my sound guy pretty much runs me flat, a slight boost in the 300hz area to thicken it up a bit, but its almost flat everywhere else, and he says its the best that my rig has ever sounded. Those cuts you are talking about up top, will help 'focus' your frequencies to the spectrums that guitars should sit, I generally do not touch the High Cut unless something is insanely shrill, but the bottom I've gone up to about 200hz, depending on the amp.

Is that the setting that just sets the LED to bright or dim? I'm aware of that. What I'm referring to is the ability to see all of my snapshots LED's on, all the time, with the active one being bright, the non-actives dimmed. So I use the 4 preset/4 snapshot mode with presets on the top. My bottom row, there is only one LED on, and it is the current snapshot. I cannot see what each other button 2,3 or 4 are color coded unless I step on that button to activate that snapshot. It'd be nice to be able to see them all, but the active one is set to Bright, while the others are set to dim.

Is there a setting that allows me to see the LED's setup for a preset without the snapshot being selected? for example, I have LEDs setup as Snapshot 1 - White LED - Rhythm Snapshot 2 - Blue LED - chorus Snapshot 3 - None - not used Snapshot 4 - Green LED - lead When I'm playing and singing, it would be helpful to be able to look down and see the colors and know which snapshot I want to step on. Right now the only LED that is lit is the one that is active. This would be more useful if (like my Liquid Foot Controller had) where the LEDs had a dim and bright setting. So active snapshots would be bright, and dormant snapshots would be dimmed. This visually may be easier if you color code your sounds in a preset like I do. Otherwise I have to look at the screen, then find the correct button, which normally isn't a problem, but while trying to sing/play it can be hard at times to look at that much information at one time.

Only way to globally (not really) change that would be to save a preset with the setup you'd like with the colors off or arranged how you want, and use that preset as a template. I wish there was a way to have the snapshot lights on all the time, not just when the snapshot is selected.