BrokenGravity

Does anything light up when you turn it on? My helix will turn on but nothing will happen - things light up but everything is black but is illuminated. Or it will load all the way and freeze at 99% Restarting a coupe times works!

Hello all, Thank you for all the valuable input, it's really appreciated it! It looks like I can run it was @silverhead described. If I can avoid an audio interface for the time being I'm going to try. @rd2rk Thank you so much for setting up an example patch. This makes things much clearer!

Hello! This is a new territory for me so excuse my ignorance. Any help is greatly appreciated! Goal: Connect computer, helix, kronos keyboard to all output through my monitor speakers. Setup: Computer outputs backing tracks / DAW. Computer connected to helix via usb Computer outputs to helix Helix outputs through XLR to monitors. I'd like to add a keyboard into this chain. It looks to me that Kronos can output through USB. So would it simply be connecting the kronos to my computer to output through the helix to the monitors? Or would I need some other interface to handle all these outputs? Thanks again!

Thanks for the response guys. So have you tried a factory reset? - No I haven't. I'll give it a shot Have you ruled out power as a problem? eg: Tried different outlets, different power cables, etc... etc... - Yea I've tried different out lets, same problem. If you have USB connected on start up... disconnect it and see what happens. -You want me to unplug them while it's frozen or before turning it on? Same with XLR's... especially if they have phantom the lines. -Same as above I'll also open a ticket, cheers

Hi guys, Often, I find my Helix freezing on start up. I'd say it happens about 1/3 times I turn it on. Here is a picture of what it looks like when it's frozen: It's unresponsive in this state and I have to turn it off. I'm running 3.01.0. Is this happening to anyone else?

For a small bit of closure. I went with M-audio bx-8 Graphite. Bought them during Black Friday, they were $175 per . They are still on sale for $189 per. Tested out a few types of monitors during the sale. For me, I really enjoyed the bx-8's. I also use a 7 string guitar so the 8" really brings the low end in really well. The Yamaha HS's are also insane... But best price I saw for them were $250 per.

@GuitarjonSDS has some fantastic tutorials he's made with Ownhammer IR's if your into Rock / Metal: Hopefully he makes more tutorials soon!

@DunedinDragon Thanks for the response and knowledge. I didn't see that the graphite had placement optimization. @rd2rk M-Audio's Carbon bx8 are different from both the Crimson (which is the bx8 d3 with the speakers painted red) and the bx8 graphite. M-Audio's website isn't really set up well and there doesn't appear to be a info page dedicated to either Crimson or Graphite variations of the BX8 on M-Audios website.

These monitors just went on sale. Which is just fantastic for my budget. Need help deciding which one would be best for the Helix! Maudio BX8 D3 Crimson: https://www.guitarcenter.com/M-Audio/BX8-D3-Crimson-Powered-Studio-Reference-Monitor.gc Maudio BX8 Graphite: https://www.guitarcenter.com/M-Audio/BX8-Graphite-8-Powered-Studio-Monitor.gc?rNtt=m audio bx8&index=2 Your guys thoughts on these? Pro's / Cons? Anyone have experience using these monitors? Aside from power, 80W on the Crimson and 150W on the Graphite, they're very similar. Graphite has a Bi-amplified (80 LF, 70 HF) design which I honestly have no idea if that is good or bad in relation to Helix output. Thank you.

Thank you for your response guys! I was also looking into these two: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-HS8-Studio-Monitor-Black/dp/B00CFOX420/ the 6.5" https://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-BX5-D3-Production-Recording/dp/B01J66YEU0/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=m-audio%2Bbx5&qid=1569720282&s=gateway&sr=8-1&th=1 possibly the 8". Not sure, seems over kill. Thoughts? Thanks

Hey guys, I'm looking to get some bookshelf / monitor speakers to use with my helix. Budget wise I'm looking to spend between $300-$500. What do you recommend? Also, what kind of audio interface do you use between your PC and the speakers? Thanks

This isn't exactly what you're asking for but. @thenickhill81 has a fantastic demo of a Dimebag rhythm tone where he goes in depth talking about it: If you're really dedicated to matching his lead tone... Research the gear he used in studio: amp, cab, recording mic, etc. There are plenty of impulse responses that you can find online (probably not free) that will replicate what Dimebag was using to create his lead tones in studio. This will get you close to his sound. Its a lot of work. Best of luck.

Looking to maybe get a couple packs or so. Looking for something really meaty on the low end for rhythm, perhaps similar to early dream theater or Metallica. Any suggestions on the pack? Thanks

If they did bring polyphonics into the helix, could we possibly get a polyphonic harmonizer ?!

Hey man, don't get discouraged, just like any floorboard, it takes time. You can def plug in chug and get some decent sounds, but probably not the ones you are looking for! This was my experience. I like rock / metal / heavy tones with really full lead tones. I didn't get that out of the box, but I did get interesting tones that I still use though. I used this as an emulation guide: http://dshowmusic.com/line-6-helix-amp-models/ This shows what gear line 6 is modeling after. Depending on what tone / artist your trying to sound like, you may need Impulse responses. I got my best results with IR's. Which if you do enough web searching you will probably find what you are looking for. Otherwise, I suggest patch artists like Freman: fremenpresets.com/downloads/category/line6-helix/ Best of luck Edit: Line 6 Custom Tone may also be a good starting point for you. Check it out!