Sorry to disappoint codamedia I don't know ddmilne but agree with him/her I'm a genuine Helix user. Why is it when someone doesn't get on with the Helix they are not genuine. I get it, a lot of people like the Helix and I have no problem with that, I spent good money trying to get on with the Helix but my experience is that it just doesn't work for me. I've spent days and days to try and make it sound as good as my original set up but it doesn't quite get there and when I plug in to the Helix it sounds compressed before doing any programming sorry to upset anyone. My biggest gripe with the Helix is it takes to long to programme compared to what I originally use, it doesn't sound bad when at home but if you're in a band its just not that easy to get the right mix. I wish I could get it to where I want it functionally it would make life easier, I've not totally given up yet but its where I'm at now.