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Hi, again. I’m still slightly confused by some of this situation you describe. Correct, the release notes do state that it is possible to go “straight from xx to xx”, but having said that, there was a huge change to the Helix Core at v2.80 which means that had to be installed correctly and reverting to any earlier versions would render unusable any presets built in the new version. It appears you were updating from version 2.92 to 3.7 so, in theory, you should have been fine with that. Although, once again, I’m perplexed as to why you didn’t simply jump up to the very latest firmware 3.80 The Missing Link Update, which contains the very latest “bug fixes” and is recommended for all users. This link provides the Line 6 Recommended Update process:- https://kb.line6.com/updating-helix-hx Lots of points to remember with this - such as using the latest version of HX Edit before starting the update, and closing any other software that may interfere with the installation, and finally, wait for all the presets to be rebuilt and then restore from backup. When weird and unexpected things happen with your Helix, perform a factory reset, rebuild presets to bring them into line with the latest operating system, and if that fails, do a clean install of the latest firmware. Oh, and if you’re using a Mac, never let it lose focus of the HX Edit window during the installation which can screw things up, plus there is always the chance of “human error”. This is from someone who has had 10 years of essentially trouble free updates. Hope this helps/makes sense.

Hi, As noted above - you have not “learned”, but possibly you may have “heard”, on the interweb, about users having to “readjust” presets. Basic logic would seem to indicate that this would be a really dumb thing to do to a product with a firmware update. Quite simply it’s not a good business model to screw around with your user base presets who may rely on this hardware/audio for a living. I have owned a Helix from it was first released, with the original firmware, and done every firmware update since, (somewhere around 30) and never had any issues with “adjustments”. All updates are meant as improvements to the existing audio signal. In fact the main change was a major improvement to the Helix Core engine at Firmware 2.80 - everyone seemed to be happy with that, and even more so with the version 3.50 update to the Cabinets. Your comment seems to indicate that you have only “learned” this, rather than actually experienced some sonic weirdness after an update which drove you to modifying all 1024 presets. Unless you are one of those golden eared cork sniffer audiophiles - forget it! Or read all the relevant release notes about each Firmware update here:- https://helixhelp.com/release-notes Hope this helps/makes sense.

Hi, Try here - page 8 https://line6.com/data/6/0a00051afdbe673ccc8bdcf2d/application/pdf/HX Effects 3.80 Owner's Manual - English .pdf Hope this helps/makes sense.

Huh? In that link, above, @codamedia mentions that he uses the M-Audio EXP with his HXFX, and also points to an earlier post in the thread by phil_m who has posted a diagram of a simple rewire project. I never really understood why anyone would want to pay the high side of $200 for a variable resistor in a metal box with a treadle. They all do the same job, you pay your money, and… Hope this helps/makes sense

Hi, Here ya go - old post, but covers the situation. See the specific reply from @codamedia. Note: I have 2 of these cheapo, cheapo M-Audio pedals connected to my Helix floor, although it’s past midnight here and the studio is locked up for the night, which makes it difficult for me to verify the settings. I have to say that I don’t have any problems with them - when set up they just work and I have used them for years. I also have third one of these plugged into my Arturia KeyLab61 - they may be cheap but they do work. After all it’s just a variable resistor worked by a treadle. Hope this helps/makes sense

Hi, Well it appears that some web slinger has done a re-design on the KB pages and the link is screwed. Anyhow, the original solution provided by @Camelot_One was from way back in 2020 and may not be relevant anymore, but for anyone interested, you can find it here. Hope this helps/makes sense.

Hi, Check this to see if it helps:- https://kb.line6.com/helix-native-hx-edit-crash-or-blank-screen Hope this helps/makes sense.

Hi, A picture is worth a thousand words. There are diagrams of how to hook up your HXFX for use in your amps effects loop, plus the 4 cable method on pages 9 and 10 of the HX Effects 3.80 Owner’s Manual, available from this link below. https://line6.com/data/6/0a00051afdbe673ccc8bdcf2d/application/pdf/HX Effects 3.80 Owner's Manual - English .pdf Hope this helps/makes sense.

As I stated previously - good luck with that, BUT seriously, do you expect any major reworking of the Helix firmware this far down the road (10 years in)? It seems they are rather busy with development of the new Stadium boxes. It should be noted that the hardware needs to be tethered via USB, and doesn’t have built in wireless, or BlueTooth capabilities. And, yes, I am aware that there are WIDI (wireless Bluetooth adapters), which are being used by many contributors to this forum, but once again, AFAIK, this only talks MIDI, and MIDI implementation on HX devices is fairly basic. Have fun. Hope this helps/makes sense.

Hi, I saw your previous post from earlier this year- Much as I can admire your dedication to creating an app, specifically for creating Helix presets, I have to ask - why? The reason HX Edit was never modified to run on mobile devices, was simply because the hardware needs to be physically connected over USB to audition the tones being created. If you can’t hear it, what’s the point? If this is aimed at people on the move, then they could simply note down possible preset ideas in any text app, or even use a pencil and paper. It seems like a lot of work for something that essentially appears unnecessary, as it still requires the use of HX Edit. Good luck. Hope this helps/makes sense.

Hi, You might want to have a look at this video for some info on using IRs with your Stomp XL. Hope the helps/makes sense.

Hi, If you haven’t done so already - you might like to have a read through this:- https://line6.com/data/6/0a00051afef2673cd2e8a197b/application/pdf/Helix Native Pilot's Guide 3.80 - English .pdf It contains some useful stuff about hardware compatibility with Native. Hope this helps/makes sense.

Hi, This is a OG Helix user to user forum. There are no Line 6 staff here and only very occasionally do they visit these forums - (See the “sticky comment” in the black banner stripe at the top of this page entitled “Welcome to the Line 6 forums”). You may be better posting into the dedicated Stadium section https://line6.com/support/forum/108-helix-stadium/

Hi, If you actually mean powered “studio” monitors, then I would definitely recommend the 3way Kali Audio IN-8 monitors. https://www.kaliaudio.com/independence I bought a pair of these about 18 months ago, to replace my old workhorse 8” Tannoy Reveal speakers. Outstanding! When you say “from Best to just good value”, then a lot of that is dependent on your budget and studio workspace. If you can work with a 5 inch speaker system then there are a huge amount of options, some of which can give the big names a run for their (your) money. Here’s a recent video of a blindfold test of a few examples done by Andertons. Hope this helps/makes sense.

Well, you got off to a really good start by actually being very controversial and extremely misinformed. The hardware remains unchanged, but the firmware has received plenty of updates. I bought my Helix floor way back in 2015, for what it could do then - which at that time comprised of 46 Amps, 30 Cabs, and 79 Effects. Since then we have had many FREE firmware updates, and Core operating system improvements, so that now at version 3.80, Helix is loaded with 103 amps, 41 cabs, and 241 effects. Yay! All FREE. You’re a little late to the Helix party, and especially after the recently released new flagship “Stadium” model, you decided to launch into a diatribe about how badly done by you feel after buying an earlier unit. It may have been useful to do some really thorough research into what exactly you were about to purchase. “Caveat emptor”. Me - I’m sticking with my Helix floor and Helix Native, which are used almost daily, and do exactly what I require. Are you sure you bought the correct tool to do the job. Hope this helps/makes sense.