RD1967

What do you mean when you say, "the first reverse doesn't come regularly"?

You should really get into Snapshots. Once you do you'll probably never go back to "Stomp" mode.....of course, you can use both Snapshots AND Stomp mode and get the best of both worlds. Snapshots are really a game changer.

Once you use Snapshots you'll probably never go back to "stomp" mode. Of course, you can use Snapshots AND Stomp mode if you like having the best of both worlds.

Agreed! Building a "starter" template is a time saver.....but only if you find yourself using a lot of the same stuff in your presets. I assume you are since you're asking.

Wow! Listening to that clip there is a HUGE difference between the cuts on the amp cab and using an EQ block with the same cuts. Thanks for posting! This is very useful information.

Snapshots is definitely the way to go. It's doubtful you'll use all 6 effect throughout 1 entire song so using snapshots you can turn on and off whatever you want in each snapshot. For example....you can label the first snapshot "verse" with overdrive and a dotted 8th note delay and label snapshot 2 "chorus" and use a different overdrive and 1/4 note delay and then snapshot 3 could be labeled "bridge" and you have multiple overdrives with and 8th note delay and chorus effect. Snapshots give you ultimate control of each effect in my opinion.

Jason's video's are excellent and creating a "template" is a great idea and a time saver....but you should build it yourself rather than download it so you can see how each effect works. His settings sound great with his guitars....but, unless your're using the same guitar with the exact same pickups his template won't sound like you want it to. It's a great starting point but if you want to build great sounds create your own templates using your own guitars and learn how each effect works. This is just my two cents worth.

Yes! Just reduce your "mix" and you should be fine. The "decay" just determines how long the effect will continue.

If you have ANY line 6 software opened when you are trying to use the Updater it won't work. You have to close everything else out first and then run the Updater.....works every time!

Yes. I bought a variax when I was using my HD500X and loved the sounds I'd get out of it. I absolutely do not like it through the Helix. I think the Variax needs a major overhaul. I love the concept of having so many guitars at my disposal and the guitar does play very nicely.....if you're using the pickups it's great....if you're using the modeled guitars it stinks.

Correct! You always need to install the latest version of HX Edit before you update your unit! Everything will definitely be there.

I have been tinkering with them for the past 4 hours and I can honestly say they are everything I hoped they would be when they were first released. I think Line 6 knocked it outta the park on this one. The two new amps are also very well done as are the new distortions.

If you're into P&W music, like me, or into creating any "ethereal" sounds the update to the new reverbs is absolutely amazing. It is everything I thought it was going to be when they first released it. Anybody else?

I completely understood the sarcasm.....but still, Really?

Yes! If you only updated your firmware you won't see the changes in the Editor. You need to download the editor first and then your firmware. Make sure you do the "backup" in the Editor before you download the new one.

One is for Helix Edit and the firmware update gives 2 options. One is for PC users and the other is for MAC users. If you look at the very bottom of each thread it shows which platforms the downloads are for.

Really?

This is a another really great update by the folks at Line 6......and it continues to be free. Does anybody remember having to buy the "packs" for their previous PODS? Thank you Line 6!

It's also very helpful to list what guitar you're using and if you're using single coil or humbucking pickups. The pickups make a HUGE difference on amp settings (mainly gain) and amp choice.

Nice job, Paul! Very tasteful playing and extremely nice tones.

It remains a mystery. When I plugged in yesterday everything worked flawlessly. I'll keep an eye on it and will post again if it continues.

Well, it wasn't phantom power. I had two different sound guys check......so I'm hoping I was an idiot and plugged into the aux in. I'll find out in the morning. Thank you all for your responses. I'll keep you posted.

Not sure we're having the same issue. I didnt have the issue at home. I only had it at church. Are you having the issue all the time wherever you play or is it intermittent or is it only in a specific place? This is the first time I've had this issue but it only happened at church.

Yes! I am using the XLR out.

I really need your help with a mystery. I was getting ready for worship practice and had all my sounds programmed in and everything was fine. I use snapshots exclusively. When I got to the church I plugged in my Helix and powered it up and it sounded terrible. The sound in my monitor was really low and nothing sounded even close to how it sounded at my house. The sound seemed heavily compressed and the overdrives didn't sound overdriven at all. I had to have the sound guy turn me way up in my monitor and I had to turn the Helix volume up to 100% just to hear it and it still wasn't as loud as it normally is at 50% volume and a lower setting at the mixing board. At church I plug the Helix into a power strip which is plugged into an extension chord and then into a wall outlet. At home I also plug into an outlet strip but it goes directly into the wall. There is no extension chord in the mix at home. That is the only difference. I've been playing this way at church with my Helix for the past 9 months and there hasn't been an issue. After practice I came home and plugged in and everything sounded just like it did before I went to the church. I'm stumped?? Can an outlet strip possibly let enough power through to turn the Helix on but not enough for it to function properly? I play every Sunday and just can't play this weekend if it sounds like it did tonight. Why would it sound great at home - then not great at the church - then great again when I got home? I'm having a hard time believing it could be the Helix. Does anybody have any suggestions?