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Well, the reason you can’t select multiple blocks in the editor is because you can’t do it in the hardware. It’s the same reason there’s no undo feature in the editor. It’s not that it would be impossible to implement, but from what I’ve been told, it wouldn’t necessarily be simple, either. As far as user-definable defaults, those have never been part of any firmware, ever. So I’m not sure where you’re getting that (the POD XT used to have them a long time ago, if that’s what’s you’re referring to). It’s your prerogative to feel however you want to feel about a product, but your complaints seem like pretty minor things to focus on, imo. It would be one thing is there was some competition with a great UI that’s blowing Line 6 out of the water, but there simply isn’t. You’re comparing it to your version of the perfect unit, which doesn’t really exist. I’d also say that the unit is constantly improving... You never know when you’ll look back at some of these complaints and have to eat a little crow.

There's not really a default use for the expression pedal(s), per se. There are some blocks that come in set up with parameters tied to the EXP1 or EXP2 already. I believe the Volume comes in setup to be controlled by EXP2 and Wah EXP1. The Whammy may be another one that comes in like that. In any case, it's simple to change that. Simply hold down the knob for the parameter you want to control, press the "Learn" knob and move the pedal you want to use to control it. All that being said, the important question is what Mission Pedal do you have? Is it one of the Line 6 compatible versions?

When you add a parallel path the level of each path drops by about 3dB. The idea is that when you combine them, the overall level prior to adding the path would be about the same. So I imagine that's probably why you're hearing a difference.

The .hxf file is the flash file that Line 6 Updater sends to the Helix to update it. You don't actually need to download it at all. You are trying to download it, and your computer is looking for a program to open it, and it won't find it, because that's not how it works. When you open Line 6 Updater, make sure you have HX Edit closed, otherwise it won't recognize the Helix. If it's still not recognizing the Helix, try using another USB port and/or USB cable.

You need to use Line 6 Updater to install the update. You don't need to open the actual update file itself. Since you've already installed HX Edit, Line 6 Updater should already be installed as it's included in the HX Edit installer package.

As the previous poster noted, this is a user forum. There are a few Line 6 employees that post sometimes, but they don't see all the posts. And honestly, this is one of the least busy forums here as there hasn't been any new developments to this line in a long time. If the question is whether or not the UX2 can be used with an iPad, the answer is no. The UX2 is not a class compliant USB audio device for iOS, so it won't work. Line 6 does make a few things that will work as USB audio devices with iOS - namely the Sonic Port and the Helix.

Yes. It's very easy to do that in the Command Center. You could turn the amp's effects loop on and off per preset and/or per snapshot.

The Helix’s sends and returns are unbalanced, so using TRS cables won’t make any difference.

Yeah, the separate headphone and master volume controls are one of the features that the Helix has that the LT doesn't. As @DunedinDragon mentioned, a small mixer between your headphones and the Helix might be the best way to go.

I had the FreqOut briefly, and when I tried it an effects loop, I didn't notice any additional noise. Do you have the loop set to instrument level? Where do you have the FX Loop block in your signal chain?

If you're using a Mac, you could maybe use this little guy: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MDBT01--yamaha-md-bt01-bluetooth-wireless-midi-interface It would let you transmit MIDI clock from Ableton to the Helix via Bluetooth. 20 to 30 feet is getting towards the limits of Bluetooth, but it might be worth a shot. Beyond that, you could always just get a USB to MIDI interface and get a long MIDI cable to run from that to your Helix and send MIDI clock. If you only want to sync tempo and not do anything else with MIDI, just make sure you have the Helix set to a different MIDI channel than what Ableton would be sending MIDI messages out on. MIDI clock is universal for all channels, so you'll still be syncing tempos.

How, exactly, has Line 6 hurt you? I think the only thing the 2.23 firmware did was make it so the Shuriken model names show up correctly on the Helix.

In order for parameter values to be recalled via snapshots, those parameters have to be assigned to controllers. If you only want to control it with snapshots and not a real-time controller like an expression pedal or footswitch, you can just assign them to a Snapshot Controller. On the unit itself, simply press and turn the knob under the parameter. Once you do that, you'll see brackets appear around the value. Now you can save unique values for that parameter per snapshot.

I replied over on TGP, but this article may be relevant: https://benadrianaudio.wordpress.com/2013/11/04/distortion-pedal-volume-drop-and-how-hard-diode-clipping-works/

The HX calibrates the expression pedal(s) automatically when it powers up. Not all expression pedals are compatible. Line 6 uses a different wiring scheme for its pedals compared the typical TRS scheme that most manufacturers use. Line 6 pedals are designed to be used with TS cables. The main advantage of this is any normal instrument cable can be used to connect the pedal to the jack. This is a typical schematic of Line 6-compatible expression pedal: This is normal TRS expression pedal: All that being said, some TRS pedals do seem to work OK with the Helix and HX if you use a TS cable. What pedal are you using?

The HX rotary models ramp up and down between the slow and fast settings, and there’s even a parameter to control the speed of the ramp.

Don’t forget that there’s always Pedal Edit Mode as well. You don’t have to even bend down to use that.

You can't change the relative position of parameter, but on the HX Effects, if you touch the footswitch for the effect you want to edit for two seconds, all the parameters will spill across the scribble strips. To edit a parameter in a different scribble strip, you simply touch that footswitch and now those parameters will be active.

Have you tried using the other pedal jack?

Sorry, I couldn't quite remember exactly how they're labeled. You've tried both Tip and Ring?

Try touching FS3 and turning Knob 1, where it says "select" and choose "1 - Tip to Sleeve".

Make sure you're assigning the EXT AMP command to a footswitch and not just an Instant Command (the lightning bolt icons). The EXT AMP won't work unless you assign that command to a footswitch first.

Hmm, the Classic 30 uses a very simply footswitch, so it should be pretty straightforward, and the HX should be able to control it. You need a TRS cable if you want to switch between the channels and turn the reverb on and off. On the HX itself, you'll need to go into the Global Settings menu and set the function of one the pedal jacks to EXT AMP. Then you need to go into the Command Center to assign an EXT AMP command to a footswitch, and the select the Tip, Ring or Both setting. I'm betting that Tip controls the channel and ring controls the reverb.

You can set the delay time or pretty much any time-based parameter of any effect that uses them to a note value very easily. Simply press down on the knob for that parameter and it will switch to a note value. The HX offers many more choices for the specific subdivision than the Memory Boy or Memory Man pedals do. As far as increasing feedback, yes, you can assign it to a footswitch or expression pedal. You can also assign feedback to a snapshot controller and change its value per snapshot if you want.

If you're asking what pre and post post mean in respect to recording, things that pre-processing would be effects, EQ, etc that are applied to a source prior to recording. They are kind of baked into the sound, more or less. So in regards to the Helix, if you record the signal from the Helix as you hear it coming from the Helix, that would be considered pre-processed source, even though there's all sort of stuff being done to it. Post-processing is anything done to the track after the fact - adding effects, editing such as cutting and pasting, etc. As far as Reaper, it does come with a pretty large collection of plug-ins that will at least get you started. Many of them can sound OK, but they're generally lacking in the way of UI. Reaper has a pretty active forum, though, so if you do have any questions, people there seem very willing to help people out. Generally, I think when you're starting recording, it's like anything. You have to learn to walk before you can run. Start simple and add from there. The average person has more tools to manipulate audio at their disposal than many studios did 30 years ago. The key is knowing when, how and if (the if is a big one) to use them.