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Thanks for your reply. I started this topic because I was not getting replies from the Line6 Support (or I have been too impatient). They eventually replied and stated that All effect models have a level control, including the Script Mod Phase (=MXR Phase 90). It's called "Level" on most of them (on very few models it's "Output" or "Boost"). That's good news for me! Even if it's not really 100% of them, I should be able to use the device as I want, so I think I'll buy it. Anyway I agree it's been an interesting discussion, thanks Silverhead!

Hello Silverhead, thanks for your interest. Or would you simply not use any analog pedal without a Level control? Selling of pedals without a Level control, either analog of digital, should be forbidden by Law ! Kidding… I’ll try to explain why it is important for me, and see if there’s an alternative, as you suggested. I often find that effects just don’t have the correct level; they’re either too low (more often), or too high compared to my non effected signal. It is surely my perception, but that’s it. Also, I would like the ability to set a different level for specific moments in a song. In all cases (perceived or wanted level) I would adjust with other equipment as you said; e.g. a clean boost pedal with boost/cut ability, or an EQ, or a looper with level control (e.g. the Boss LS-2). The answer is simple - just don’t use the HX One digital models either. I understand that the HX One is not intended to be a micro Helix. And mind you, I loved the general concept of the M5, and understand Line6 wanted to keep it in the HX One. On the other hand, such devices can “inherently” do much more. The M5 itself has a tuner. The HX One has a tuner, noise gate and adjustable input impedance, a looper, the Flux function and movable loop insert. None of which are present in the pedals being modeled. I swear that a Preset level control would be a handy feature that will not change the general concept of the device. And would allow me to use all the 250+ FX models and not less. You may agree with me that one of the intended uses of devices like the HX One is to replace not one, but a bunch of pedals and reduce the size of the board. As ideally I would have one “adjuster” pedal for each of my effect pedals, if the HX One had the Level Control, it would be able to replace my (say) 3 pedals and their respective “adjusters”, so 6 pedals, SUPER! On top of this, if the level control was assignable to the Flux function, it would be possible to change the level in specific moments in a song, just like stomping on a boost pedal, WHOAAA !!

I don’t see anywhere in the manual where this list of ‘things stored in a preset’ is defined. The list is nowhere in the manual. As I wrote, I made it upon my understanding. But yes, there is no evidence of the existence of a Preset Level control. Line6 manuals are EXCELLENT; I was hoping they somehow omitted the information , or that I wasn't understating it correctly. And you are right, I was really wishing it, as it is of utmost importance for me. Same reason why I continued asking; I wanted to be sure. I ditched the M5 for the lack of this feature and couldn't believe they did not implement it in its successor. Gosh they even put a noise gate and adjustable input impedance and not such a basic thing. Anyway, thanks for your time, I appreciate it.

Hello Silverhead, thanks for your availability to help. I think you got right what I am asking, but I’ll try to elaborate, to make sure. To my understanding from the manual, a preset stores this information: - Preset name - Preset location (0-127) - Noise Gate settings - Input Z - Insert position (when I/O config is configured as “Insert”) - FX model - FX model settings (*) - Exp/Flux assignments - Preset Level (???) What I would like to know is if a Level control is always available in the FX model settings (*), even if there isn’t one in the original analog pedal being modeled (but I think you answered already), and/or if the Preset Level (the one that I marked above with the three question marks) does exist.

Thanks for the reply. In the manual there is a section named Common FX Settings where the level control is actually mentioned. I wasn't sure because this is clearly a list of settings that might or not apply to a specific type of effect (e.g. the Rate control is not likely to be found in a drive effect); on the other hand, a level control may apply to any type of effect. The description itself leaves rooms for guesses (or hopes). Adjusts the overall output level of the model. You should typically leave this at 0.0dB, unless an output boost or cut is desired when HX One is enabled. Where the original pedal’s level or volume knob behavior doesn’t really apply to dB values, 0.0-10 may be used.

Hello, any owner or expert that might be able to help ? Thanks!

Hello, do presets always have a master level control, even presets for effects modeled after a pedal that does not have one originally (e.g. the MXR Phase 90) ? I can’t figure this out by reading the manual and not found in the FAQ. Thank you.

Thanks everybody for your attempts to help, really appreciated. I have already done my evaluations, and my conclusion is that I just have to replace my 20yrs old mini-tower dinosaur with Windows XP. I said it's not going to happen soon because I know I'm slow in this kind of decisions; for example I am thinking to move to the other side of the Force. Another reason for my slowness in this decision is that I am obsessively spending my time thinking at how to setup my new pedalboard, and the related role of the HXS with the functionality provided by later FWs... so, I am in a sort of nested loop, programmer-wise speaking, hi hi. Oh, and by the way, it is really a shame that HX Edit and FW updates are not supported on smartphones or tablets.

Hello phil_m and datacommando, thanks a lot for your replies. I am really willing to update to FW 3.X, as it implements some functions that are very important for the way I would like to use my HXS, but simply I cannot do it it now, as my PC has an outdated/not supported OS. Not worth updating the OS; I just need a new PC, but that's not gonna happen very soon.

My HX Stomp with FW version 2.65 allows only ONE Split block; wondering if this "limitation" has been overcome with later updates; I don't find this info in the later FW's release notes/Owner's manual (it's not even mentioned in the 2.65 Owner's manual). Unfortunately, I currently cannot perform a FW update on my unit and check myself. Thanks.

Thanks, phil_m.. Now I realize that I was wrong when I wrote: if I assign FS3 to be a Stomp switch, in Scroll mode Tap/Tuner would not work anymore. In this mode (I mean: Scroll mode), the switch remains unassigned/unusable/unemployed when FS3 is assigned to Stomp 3 in Global Settings. It was like that just because when I set FS3 to be a stomp in Global Settings, NOTHING was actually assigned to FS3. So I checked again, and yes, if for example I assign Screamer 808 to FS3, then it will be available in Scroll Mode too. However, I think there should be one more option in Global Settings, which allows FS3 to be a stomp in Stomp Mode, and be Tap/Tuner in Scroll Mode. In this way, if for example I use external FS4 set to Next Footswitch Mode, I’d have the ability to both have 3 Stomp switches, and do tap/tuner, without bending at the unit. But I guess this is something to be submitted in IdeaScale, isn't it ?

Thank you very much for your reply, Digital Igloo. However, I meant the opposite (sorry for my bad English), that is, if I assign FS3 to be a Stomp switch, in Scroll mode Tap/Tuner would not work anymore. In this mode (I mean: Scroll mode), the switch remains unassigned/unusable/unemployed when FS3 is assigned to Stomp 3 in Global Settings. Why can't we have 3 stomp switches in Stomp mode and keep Tap/Tuner in Scroll mode ? Again, this is how it is with FW 2.65, I was wondering (and hoping) if this has changed with later updates.

Hello, I did some search before asking, without success. Thought I could use this already opened topic, as it is more or less the same subject. In my HX Stomp with FW 2.65, if I set FS3 to Stomp instead of Tap/Tuner, the Tap/Tuner function would go away also in the Scroll Mode, leaving FS3 unusable/unassigned in that mode. This looks to me a design flaw; if for example I use external FS4 set to Next Footswitch Mode, I’d have the ability to both have 3 Stomp switches, and do tap/tuner, without bending at the unit. Has this behaviour been modified in later firmware updates? That is, if I set FS3 to Stomp instead of Tap/Tuner, does Tap/Tuner remain available in Scroll Mode ? Unfortunately, I currently cannot perform a FW update on my unit and check myself. Still it’s very important for me to know. Thanks.