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Has anyone tried or had success getting Helix Native to load in the AKAI VIP Software? Every time I try, I get the error... Error loading C:/Program Files/VSTPlugins/Helix Native(x64).dll unknown error Anyone?

I figured out the problem. The two 330uf Electrolytic Capacitors next to the headphone output had gone bad...even though my ESR meter said they were ok...odd. I also replaced a bunch of other caps (the ones that were easily accessible) but it was the replacement of these two that made the noise / static go away. Crystal clear now!!

I didn't / don't no, but that's a good thought. Also was not near any routers or other electrical equipment...and the power at my house is pretty clean. I also tested the unit on my main floor on both sides of the house...in my basement on both sides of the house....same thing. I'm fairly confident it's something in the device. I'm not sure how old it is, but caps do dry out. I had a Behringer V-Amp Pro (can I say those words here? :o ) that worked fine for years and then all of the sudden it started having issues with a similar noise / static (though not the clicking), which is why I tend to think it could be the caps. But it could be a hundred other things with all of the components packed into these units... The clicking could be some kind of cap charge / discharge near the input maybe...as it is rhythmic and not random. Any more advice is appreciated. :)

I just purchased a Pocket Pod used and am getting a more than faint consistent click. In addition there is a noise / static in both sides of my headphones, but its like a crackling and is not "solid", as it changes. I performed a full reset on the device...both issues are still present. I tried different guitars, different guitar cables, batteries, 9v adapter, and also different headphones...both issues are still present. I cleaned the pots with contact cleaner and re-flowed the solder on the headphone output...both issues are still present. The clicking sound must be coming from somewhere at the input as it can be heard within the effects, and it does not matter what patch or patch type I am on (clean, dirty, etc...) both issues are still present. The unit is old, I did not pay a ton for it, but I was wondering if anyone on the forum has experience with this and knows what the issues have typically been with these devices over the years. I do electronics work, build pedals, repair devices, I've re-capped a few amps..and this thing does have a good number of electrolytic capacitors in it, so that's my first step with it...to replace all of the caps...just curious if anyone else has run into this and can shed more light in case that does not fix my problem... Thanks!