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^^^^^^^^^^ I posted this way back in 2016, in another thread about what do other people use for pedal controllers. To expand on that original comment, which still stands. I have 2 of these permanently hooked up to my Helix and never had any problems. If they did break I would simply replace them with the same units. Cheap and very effective!

Hi,I think the comments made by “silverhead†are totally correct. Helix is what it is, it can never be all things to all men. That’s precisely why many users also have one or two Eventide H9 or a Big Sky in the FX Loop, for example. If you require a specific type of looper, just patch one in - it’s simple. As for “Aux Inâ€, well, by that I guess you mean a 1/8†stereo input socket for a CD or MP3 player? If so, this idea has been discussed at great lengths in other threads. Helix is regarded as Pro Audio kit and as such the notion of having a low quality 3mm socket on there is mad. If you want to play along with backing tracks for learning songs etc., most people here would use the USB option. Should you feel that you really must have an MP3 player hooked up to the Helix, why not get hold of a suitable stereo mini jack to 1/4†and patch in to one of the many send and return sockets provided? Hope this makes some sense to you.

Hi again, Happy to help. Re: No acoustic simulator on board the unit. Here’s a thought for you to consider - if you decide to get the Helix LT rather than the more expensive Helix, with the money you save maybe you could buy a Variax. Digital connection for a Variax is right there on the rear panel. The cheapest Variax Standard has a bunch of acoustic models built in, both 6 and 12 string types, banjo, resonators and even a sitar. Plus you have a stack of classic electric models included. Check ‘em out. https://line6.com/variax-modeling-guitars/variax-standard/ Have fun!

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Hello “hikerronâ€, Not really dumb questions, after all everyone has to start somewhere. If you don’t ask, you may never know. O.K. With Helix LT - Yes you can record and even re-amp with GarageBand, or whatever DAW you choose, on your iMac. Yay! That’s good. The downside is the LT unit does not have any microphone inputs. Boo! That means you will have to deal,with recording acoustic instruments and/or vocals using something else. If you require that sort of flexibility, then the full blown Helix is the way to go. It has lots if ways to hook up to pro gear. Re: Question 2 - Once again, yes, yes yes! Your KRK Rokit 5 monitors will be just fine. You have the option to connect them with either the XLR or the 1/4inch jack sockets on the LT model. So, essentially, if you don’t need all the bells and whistles of the full fat Helix then go for the Helix LT. The sounds will be exactly the same no matter which you choose. Also I would recommend a read through of the manuals for each unit, to give you a little more insight. Find Helix LT here: http://line6.com/data/6/0a020a3e07b158e5548ea50d4/application/pdf/Helix%20LT%20Owner's%20Manual%20-%20English%20.pdf#page56 And Helix here: http://line6.com/data/6/0a06439c975d5787c3e351aa0/application/pdf/Helix%202.0%20Owners%20Manual%20-%20Rev%20D%20-%20English%20.pdf Note: Scott Minchk is currently doing some videos about using GarageBand for recording with Helix (LT) Check him out on “The Helix Channel†on YouTube - good times! Hope this is some help.

HO,I would think that the people most likely to influence any implementation would be the Line 6 Beta Testers. I haven’t seen any negative comments from them about how this Legacy thing will or will not impede workflow. Let’s not theorise, can we just see how everyone gets along with it when we all, finally, have the Firmware installed. Oh, yeah - don’t forget that this stuff is coming to us FREE!

Rip Van Winkle?

Hell yes! This, ^^^, this ^^^, this ^^^. Why are you guys seeming to find issues with this update when you haven’t even tried it yet. It’s all a bit presumptuous! The Line 6 developers will have their reasons. It’s a little pointless to invent problems that haven’t got yet. Children - please be happy and grateful for your new toys! Nuff said! Jeeziz.

Welcome to Gods own country and as a Helix user you can be forgiven for being from the Sarf!

That maybe because “I’m local†as the League of Gentlemen would say.😜

James,You’re a little late to this party! Have you been drinking the last of the summer wine?ðŸ·ðŸ·ðŸ·

Hi eightthree, First off, run through the routines suggested by “silverheadâ€, above - it may just blow the bugs off the bumper. A big thing to note is that you state you have “had a ton of trouble updating Helix every time there’s a new firmware versionâ€. Mmm. Maybe it would be better to go back and do a complete re-install. I mean go back an download all the software again and start from scratch. There is a step by step instructional video, by “gangsterusa†(Glenn DeLaune), on this forum which should be very helpful, especially if you missing a tiny, but vital bit of the procedure. Remember, the HX Edit software should be installed before attempting the Helix firmware update. http://line6.com/support/topic/30507-for-those-of-you-who-might-need-a-little-help-with-the-230-update/ Hope this is some help.

Hi Dimitrius, It seems that the main issue with phantom power and XLR connection is noise, not physical damage. See this thread: http://line6.com/support/topic/21367-phantom-power-and-helix/ Also I found another thread regarding phantom power on the Helix LT - check it out. http://line6.com/support/topic/28616-helix-lt-phantom-power/?hl=phantom+power Especially read comment #4 from Digital Igloo. He states that the hardware will not be damaged by using phantom power. Digital Igloo (Eric) is the man who knows best. Late additional info - I found this in the knowledge base. http://line6.com/support/page/kb/_/effects-controllers/helix/helix-xlr-outputs-and-48v-phantom-power-r771 Hope this helps.

I should have known that someone out there had done this already. I have been looking at the HD500 in the corner and just been too lazy to blow the dust off and plug it in. Gonna have to give this a try. Hell, there is also an XT Live, an ancient BOSS GT6 and Roland guitar synth in here hiding from the daylight. Where did I leave all those patch cords and MIDI cables? Fun, fun, fun!

While we’re all waiting for the v2.50 Firmware to drop, I may kill some of the time by patching my old HD500 into the FX loop on the Helix. That should give me an idea of what the update will be like, although without those tasty ‘verbs. Oh, no! That would use a single send/return block to let me link 8 legacy effects together before hitting the Helix! Damn! Then, with that set up, I’m only missing out on those slinky, detailed reverbs - I really don’t need another Marshall clone. Anyone tried this with a POD HD500, or an M13, or something else?

No problem, have fun jamming along!

Nope, you misunderstand. it’s not a half, but a reference to Helix USB channels 1 & 2, which can be cut or boosted by several db. It means, to quote page 52 of the Helix LT owners manual, “Sets the level of incoming audio from USB 1/2, which bypasses all Helix processing. Normally, this should be left at 0.0dBâ€. Incidentally, I cannot see that there is an issue with whether you have to control the audio output from your Mac by using the specific program eg: iTunes, uChoob or whatever, or the OS volume control. You have to set it somewhere I don’t think you will be hitting your output device with constant level, somethings will be bound to be louder than others. Just trim your levels to suit.

“If you steal from one person it’s theft, and if you steal from lots of people it’s researchâ€Guthrie Govan 😜

I have several sets of cans around the studio but the Audio Technica ATH-M50x usually get my vote. Also a tip for anyone on a tight budget, I bought some semi open Superlux HD668B which I found to be truly astonishing and extremely inexpensive - check them out! https://www.amazon.com/Superlux-HD668B-Dynamic-Semi-Open-Headphones/dp/B003JOETX8

Hi Eric, Have a listen to what Dale Wagler (Line 6 senior industrial designer) has to say about the Helix, from 1:36 to 2:40, on this video. https://youtu.be/gQbQtPeD7NQ Even better have a look at a Helix getting a real kicking on this one from 0:26 https://youtu.be/u38HcVMHZ-M Have fun!

HO,True, this IR stuff seems to be evolving at a pace. Another product that intrigues me is Recabinet from Kazrog. It has been around for a while and I have have had this product from version one. These guys are using IRs but adding something in the way of dynamics that adds “speaker breakup†emulation. You also have either on or off axis mic positions, beside 3 distance options, near, mid and far. Helix has the mic placement distance thing, but I think the on/off axis idea would be a great addition to the Helix cab section.

Wow, HO now my head hurts! That concept really would cost a small fortune to implement! Never gonna happen!So, a serious question regarding this speaker model versus Impulse Response thing. Would you have any ideas as to how IK Multimedia manage to create something like the 3D Cab Room in AmpliTube 4. It gives you the ability to shift the position of 2 mics (from a selection of 18), change or combine the type of (29) speakers in any cab and have these in a variety of 6 different room spaces. Plus all the additional stuff, stomp fx, this can be run on my iPad or even iPhone for less than $100. How do they do that?

Damn right, sir!With regard to the idea of tuning on harmonics, here’s a clip of my old tuner - although nowadays it has a tendency to drift off the mark! 😄 https://youtu.be/hyF0m3m1Ofc

Not an oversight, more a misunderstanding. If you care to check the Helix owner’s manual, you will find on page 16 the information relating to Saving/Naming a preset. This is the same technique as described by “Joepeggio†in post #3 above.The tip from “specracer986†is a good one too - always work on a copy. There is also a Helix restore option should you inadvertently overwrite a factory preset. I suggest you also check this entry in the Line6 Knowledge Base. http://line6.com/support/page/kb/_/effects-controllers/helix/helix-reset-procedures-and-troubleshooting-tricks-r768 Seek and ye shall find - hope this helps. EDIT: I have just revisited this post and it seems even more odd than I previously thought. I guess the term “editor†must be a reference to the software version rather than the physical hardware. I would imagine that when first using the software editor, that you made a backup of the content on the Helix unit. Yes! Good! That means you can save the edit with a new name and then revert to your original fail safe copy on your computer. No! Oops! Repeat - always work on a copy!

Cruisinon2,Guess you must have missed this one, but you may want to check post #7 from “silverhead†higher up this thread, it may clarify the weirdness of buying and selling a Helix once a week idea. It seems to be covered in the Line6 T&C’s legal stuff. Who knew?