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Cool, makes sense. Thanks so much for clarifying and for your help!

Awesome, thanks so much! In my simple pea brain, I knew I had to have FS9 with opposite MIN/MAX settings like the original preset, but I couldn't figure out how to actually do it. I had meant to say that each of the 2 guitar inputs share the path eventually (for the Verb / Wah / 2 Tilt EQs / Looper / Vol Pedal / FX Loop) but I just tested it and it seems to work great (as it looks like the Return 3 path and Aux Path merge back together before that string of blocks. The mic path works great too, but just so I understand, I'm a little confused when you say "The MIC Path will continue to work because you're cutting the AUX signal in the middle, not at the final output."? Otherwise, thanks SO much, I really appreciate this!!

Hi @Schmalle and @rd2rk I posted a follow up to the preset path topic you both helped me with a couple months ago (not sure if you'll see it so I thought I'd try to send you a direct plea for help!). I really appreciated the help you gave on that solution and am hoping you can help me figure out what I'm doing wrong with the revised version of this preset? Thanks much!!

Hi again, I have a new change I want to make to this preset, but I'm having trouble figuring out the splitting and merging. The preset that works for the 2 necks of the guitar is Martin J28 2 Out attached. I tried adding a new input for a vocal mic in with some blocks for reverb, compression, etc. That preset is Martin J28 2o Vox attached. The vocal mic works but the controller assign is somehow lost for Footswitch 9 now which is what switches between the 2 guitar inputs (necks on the doubleneck). How do I leave the vocal path intact, but get the Footswitch 9 to work again. If more room in the paths or DSP is needed, I don't need the IR on the Aux In path if that helps. Thanks !! Martin J28 2 Out.hlx MartinJ28 2o Vox.hlx

Thanks for sending. I imported it and tested it out. It works, except that the FX Loop I have in the chain is for an external tuner and another pedal to enhance the piezo path, so I need to figure out how to get that to work. Just so I understand what you did, looks like instead of a new block you altered the db level at the end of the first part of the output path for each path and then assigned that to FS5? While you were creating that, I tried the other suggested approach of adding a Gain block at the beginning of each path and assigning them to FS2 (which I had to lose one of the existing footswitch effects to do so (attached). With your way, it looks like I don't have to add 2 new blocks which is good but I need to figure out the FX Loop situation. Thx! Warmoth A_B Test.hlx

Hi @Schmalle, Not sure I follow the 'level parameter' suggestion, but I 'think' I follow what you're saying on the Gain block suggestion. I think I should have included one of the types of presets I'm currently using so that people can visualize it better (attached to this reply). Thx! Warmoth E&P.hlx

Hi. Thanks for the replies @rd2rk and @datacommando. I did watch that video before I posted this and did some searching, but I don't think that's the solution, and it's most likely because perhaps I didn't explain it well enough. I don't need an A/B to split the I have several guitars/scenarios where I need to create presets for this type of situation, but will explain one of them below. Hopefully this additional detail helps: I am running a Helix Floor. I have a Warmoth guitar that has mag pickups for the electric and a Fishman Powerbridge for the acoustic, therefore 2 distinct outputs from the guitar for which I have a preset that has 2 signal paths. The mags Input into Guitar In and the piezo Inputs into Return 1 on the Helix. What I'd like is for a footswitch on the Helix which acts as an A/B between the 2 signal paths, so that when it's not engaged, the mags path is live (and the piezo muted) and vice versa. I hope that makes more sense.

Hi all, I have a couple patches where I use 2 inputs (ie Return 1 and Return 2, or Guitar In and Return 3) in order to accommodate 2 input signals from the same guitar which have their own signal paths in the preset. I'd like to have assign a footswitch that is essentially an A/B switch that allows me to switch between the 2 input sources (and therefore switching between the 2 respective signal paths in the preset). What's the best way to do this? Thanks!

HI @rd2rk I hear ya, but in my experience, I've bought MANY iOs related cables in my life; some Apple, some knock off, some other name brands, etc., and to be honest, I have rarely noticed a difference with regards to better compatibility / performance and certainly not longevity with Apple cables as they break / die just as fast as no-name brands (only a much higher price tag). It's unfortunate that this stuff just can't "just work" and be more consistent in 2025. Just my $.02 And thx again for your responses and help!

Thanks for the replies. Update: I bought a USB female to USB C adapter and a USB B to Lightning cable on Amazon (not Apple cables, but ones that had better reviews than others). They both worked for the MIDI functions from the iPad Air 2 to the Helix via Setlist Maker, however, the adapter was somewhat inconsistent as it would not work, but then if you plugged it back in (or flipped it around), it would work. The fit of the lightning cable end on that adapter was not very snug in the iPad so perhaps that was part of the inconsistency? So the good news is it works with both of those options, what I can't figure out is why the USB B to USB C adapter didn't work (as the same adapter worked with the iPad Pro)? Not the biggest deal as this is by back up iPad, but I still want/need it to work consistently. Thx.

Hi again @RD2RK , Correct on getting it working on my iPad Pro and you were incredibly helpful figuring that out, so thanks again! I hear ya, as I can't think of any other reason it could be. That said, the USB B to USB C (female) adapter I have works with a USB C to USB C cable on the Pro so it would be weird if it didn't work for a USB C to Lightning cable but IDK. I looked for a USB B to Lightning cable on Amazon last night and literally every cable had an Amazon warning re: frequent returns due to compatibility and/or durability. But I may buy one just to test it out (this is for my back up iPad after all). @datacommando thx as well for your reply. I have a similar cable for HDMI connection, but I'll have a look into that type if the above doesn't solution the problem.

Hi all, I was recently able to set up my Helix to be controlled via my iPad Pro (SetlistMaker app) to change programs, enter into Stomp mode, and change come footswitches). It's an awesome feature for gigs when I have multiple guitars! I have an older iPad Air 2 that I use as a back up for my charts and was trying to set it up to do the same. Every setting in the 2 iPads for the app is the same, but MIDI isn't working and the app is not recognizing the Helix in the MIDI log. The app developer is wondering if it's a compatibility issue with the iPad or the hardward connectivity. The iPad Pro connects via USB B from the Helix to USB C on the iPad, whereas the iPad Air 2 connects via USB B to USB C adapter (which I've tested the adapter with the iPad Pro and it's fine) and then a USB C to Lightning cable to the iPad Air 2 (all of these cables and connections are supposedly compatible with the SetlistMaker app. Does anyone have a set up or have had an experience like this? Thx!

OK, first of all, THANK YOU for all the help and the time you've taken on this. WE (YOU) GOT IT! Your last explanation and the sample preset you sent really helped clarify this for me and I was able to understand it better and make the necessary adjustments on my Helix as well as in SLM. A couple points to note (and for anyone else in the future who may read this): You are correct with regards to the dual use of the Block (ON when switching presets manually via FS, OFF when switching presets via SLM MIDI). No snapshots (for now), that's 2.0 for me on this journey. Yes, I do want the Command Change (71 0) for Stomp Mode. The purpose of this is for performance, so for example, if I'm at a gig in my full band and I have a 6 string acoustic, a 12 string acoustic, and an electric (which actually has 2 outputs; magnetics and a piezo, more on that later) and I'm switching songs AND switching guitars, the idea is to tap the right song title in SLM and have it call up the corresponding Helix Preset for that guitar > change into Stomp Mode > and unmute the Send/Return FX Loop block that I have linked for an external tuner (all my Helix presets are set with that block engaged so that the Preset for that guitar isn't 'on' while I'm plugging in/out, etc. 1 of my guitars is a PRS Hollowbody II Piezo, so it has 2 outputs, one for the magnetic electric pickups and one for the piezo 'acoustic' output, each with it's own input into the Helix but they have independent signal paths in the Helix Preset. One output functions like the other Presets for the external tuner/mute block but it caused me to need to create an additional mute 'switch' via a Volume block on that Preset (requiring me to engage 2 FS to unmute the guitar). In this case, I created the same CC (4 0) for the S/R FX Block and then an additional CC (5 0) for the Volume block to unmute both inputs from that guitar. I did have to make a MIDI timing adjustment in SLM for a delay of .1 seconds (Settings > Audio & MIDI > MIDI Options > MIDI Preset Order > ...with Delay Between = 0.1 sec) in order to get the CC 4 0 to work correctly. Fortunately, this only creates a slight delay when switching instruments (it does not create a delay if I switch songs in SLM and the primary MIDI preset in both songs is for the same guitar, which is great for continuity while performing live) but the slight delay when switching instruments won't be an issue. I just tested it between songs, guitars, etc. and it's fantastic! SLM is changing the presets, going into stomp mode, and un-muting the S/R FX Loop block(s)! THANK YOU AGAIN!

Adding to my last reply. I shared your last comments with the SLM app developer and he replied with: "Reason being that when I do this in Reaper, 127 always TOGGLES, 0 does not. I want to see if it's the same in SLM" Set List Maker doesn't do that. You can set the CC value to 0, 127 or any number in between and it will always send the number you entered. You can see that from the output from your MIDI log that I added to this ticket on March 20. "That neither allows you to specify the ON/OFF Values..." Set List Maker does allow you to specify the CC value. CC messages have two fields, Controller and Value.

OK, I think I follow. I've changed both BYPASS ASSIGN and MIDI BYPASS in HX Edit on the FX block to None. I'm still unclear on what I'm sending from SLM in this test. Since we no longer have FX Loop tied to a FS, sending CC 50 with a value of either 0 or 127 would seem irrelevant to me now, so I'm unclear on what command in SLM to send to bypass the block? Thanks.