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While waiting for an iOS version of HX Edit - nearest thing to a small iPad - based solution would be the new Microsoft Surface Go running HX Edit.

Yes I come across this issue as a problem for other MIDI controller devices. I own an ActitioN MIDI controller which has fixed MIDI CC for each stomp. So i'd really like for my HELIX ( and soon Stomp ) to be able to have some of its fixed reserved CC made customisable. Special things like Snapshots and effect bypass assignments.

Give there are many who already own a MIDI foot controller - be it MC6 or something much cheaper like one of the ActitioN range - the argument about cost doesnt really work. Its even possible to switch snapshots via MIDI over USB - so it could be that for some performers - an iPad connected to the Stomp running some app that sends MIDI CC messages would also work fine. So really - it would be very helpful if L6 in a future update - allowed for more than 3 snapshots.

I'd like them to focus on improvements to the overall aspects of the HELIX rather than more models. There's a lot that can be improved - from : more than one global EQ preset global presets for control centre settings better USB Input/output routing options - at patch level AND GLOBAL level presets per effect/amp type a more accessible way to adjust USB 1/2 level better integration of iOS devices via USB into the HELIX iOS Editor / control of the HELIX HELIX NATIVE - much more flexible options on mapping MIDI CC messages to aspects in HN plugin like SNAPSHOTS ( currently its a fixed CC for ALL snapshots with the value determining the snapshot - index but many hardware MIDI foot controllers have fixed CC for each pedal so this won't work to change snapshots in HN ) ......to name a few. oh..... and a POLYTONE model :)

I have two MIDI foot controller devices which have FIXED MIDI CC numbers for each stomp. Namely ActitioN and the IK BlueBoard. https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/HELIX-NATIVE-Snapshot-Control-support-MIDI-pedals-with-FIXED-CC/938764-23508?submitted=1#idea-tab-comments Trouble is the SNAPSHOTS feature in HM 2.6 uses a FIXED CC value - CC#69 follows by a Value 0-7 for each snapshot. So say i want to use 4 stomps for SNAPSHOT 1-4 - my foot controller sends four DIFFERENT FIXED CC values ! I use Ableton - so initially had a look for MAX4LIVE devices that can remap one CC to another - but found none that could remap the different CC values ( 76-79 in my case ) to 69 - while at the same time setting VALUE to 0 when I send 76, 1 for 77, 2 for 78 and 3 for 79. So my attempt to use MAX4LIVE MIDI conversion add ons failed. What we really need is a way in HN to either have a LEARN function so to change snapshots we can use the CC values of our choice ( and ignore value ) OR.... have a built-in CC remapping facility page where HN automatically transforms incoming ( different ) CC values to 69 and the appropriate value. https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/HELIX-NATIVE-Snapshot-Control-support-MIDI-pedals-with-FIXED-CC/938764-23508?submitted=1#idea-tab-comments

OFF TOPIC slightly but don't shoot me! You'll laugh but my HELIX is temporarily upstairs -deliberately put out of reach so I can focus on how much i can do with just an iPad and MIDI pedals etc as one-man-band. So,...... have just purchased Bias Amp and FX. And - apart from DSP draw ( on my iPad Air 2 ) am actually quite impressed. Think its useable... until Line6 make something like the AmpliFireBox for the HELIX - i.e. a tiny box with minimal basics that i could take to open mics. So...... any chance or plans to make some Fremen presets for the Bias AMP 2 iOS/VSTseries ? I guess one issue is i don't think they allow custom impulse responses on iOS. But maybe if you do a deal with BIAS.... who knows ?

On further research into this i appears there is actually **NO** support in the MIDI standard for preset UP/DOWN functionality. Which is a bit of a shame. Who knows maybe in the very new MIDI HD ( or whatever its called these days ) "new improved" MIDI spec ( i.e. the one that includes MPC and lots of new goodies ) will address this issue - since it seems such a useful one - to me at least.

Funnily enough - i was just googling for this issue now - as i've recently bought an Actuation 12-stomp MIDI USB foot controller. it is a very limited but value for money item. And one needs to use some app or hardware in order to remap the MIDI CC messages from what is sent out from the Actuation unit to the HELIX. I am using an iOS app MIDIFLOW on my iPad which is connected as USB HOST - to a USB hub to which both my HELIX and the Actition controller are connected. By setting up a custom page in MIDIFLOW to remap all the MIDI CC messages from the 12 stomps to the correct CC messages for the HELIX I can operate all the 10 FX bypass switches remotely. I'll be getting to work tomorrow to do a separate MIDIFLOW page to allow the Actition box to select snapshots ( according to the MIDI specs in the HELIX manual ). But - as those here have found out - there doesnt yet seem to be a way of simply sending out MIDI CC messages to the HELIX simply to flip to the next preset - or down. I can think of workarounds but i can agree with others here that it would be nice to be able to map ANY aspect normally controlled by stomps - to an external device - in my case an external stomp box i plan to use so my HELIX can be mounted on a high stand or coffee table while I still have something to do a bit of pedal-ballet with - er.... down below...

If L6 bought out something like HELIX Control - that worked like HC but had - say 18 stomps instead of the current 12 - AND.... could operate as a really god MIDI foot controller - with "on steroids" features - i'd consider switching to a HELIX rack instead. The more one gets into the benefits of scribble strips - particularly with the options of the Control Centre being able to control remote devices ( and apps in iOS ) the more one realises - at least I DO.. that I WANT MORE! GIMME MORE SCRIBBLE STRIPS!! :)

Option 2 prevent existing snapshots saving new block in ON state Currently if I add a *new* block - say Ganymede - the bypass-state for that block stays always ON for all snapshots, even if I turn the the bypass OFF for that reverb block before saving the preset. I'd prefer to be able to insert a Ganymede block & have that block be OFF for all snapshots by default. Up to now I have to laboriously go though each snapshot - one by one - turning off the block then saving that snapshot. https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Option-2-prevent-existing-snapshots-saving-new-block-in-ON-state/934538-23508?submitted=1#idea-tab-comments

Here's an IdeaScale for this: https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Option-2-prevent-existing-snapshots-saving-new-block-in-ON-state/934538-23508?submitted=1#idea-tab-comments

That doesn't work. I've tried exactly that.

RE Presets with many snapshots set up: If I add a new block - say Ganymede - the bypass-state for that block stays always ON for all snapshots, even if I turn the the bypass OFF for that reverb block before saving the preset. I would like to - eg. for experimentation - insert a Ganymede block into some of my patches that have 4 or 8 snapshots, but have that Ganymede block by default be OFF for all snapshots unless I choose to include it in a particular snapshot. Up to now I have to laboriously go though each snapshot - one by one - turning off the block then saving that snapshot. Is this something for an IdeaScale or is there a way round this?

Actually having a choice of snapshot modes: 4/6/ **7** and 8 would solve the issue raised in my IdeaScale above concerning the new "1 Switch Looper" feature. I could just select 6 or 7 and then have one or two stomps free - one for the looper pedal.

The new "1 Switch Looper" feature is a wonderful addition to HELIX. Just one thing would make it even greater - and that is for all users who re using their HELIX in 8-Snapshot-mode. Because in this scenario - where more than 4 snapshots have been set up in a patch - one currently wouldn't be able to use this feature. So how about a firmware update that lets the 1-switch-looper sit in one of the 8 ( or 4 for that matter ) SNAPSHOT slots ? This would allow users who regularly use presets with more than 4 snapshots ( like many of the recent FREMEN patches ) to benefit from this great new looping feature. https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Allow-1-Switch-Looper-to-occupy-slot-in-8-SNAPSHOT-mode/932737-23508?submitted=1#idea-tab-comments

The new "1 Switch Looper" feature is a wonderful addition to HELIX. Just one thing would make it even greater - and that is for all users who re using their HELIX in 8-Snapshot-mode. Because in this scenario - where more than 4 snapshots have been set up in a patch - one currently wouldn't be able to use this feature. So how about a firmware update that lets the 1-switch-looper sit in one of the 8 ( or 4 for that matter ) SNAPSHOT slots ? This would allow users who regularly use presets with more than 4 snapshots ( like many of the recent FREMEN patches ) to benefit from this great new looping feature. https://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Allow-1-Switch-Looper-to-occupy-slot-in-8-SNAPSHOT-mode/932737-23508?submitted=1#idea-tab-comments

thats great - but i don't "do" metal - so could we have another option - a pack just with the clean amp patches ?

I'd be happy to pay extra for these by the way. In a small add-on pack or something. Peeps have to earn a living.

So.... 2.60 out... You can guess what i'm going to ask Thiboult ............ ............. ........ Any chance or plans to update your 2.50 pack with new presets for the new CLEAN models in 2.60 ? Would be a nice rounding off of that package ( which I own & is superb )

Any reason why you're not going for the PowerCab 112 Plus ? Is it because you primarily use Fractal in live gigs so wouldn't benefit from things like L6 Link ?

[EDIT] would be interesting to see what you come up with preset-wise when you get one.

Just wondering Thiboult - have yo considered doing a preset collection for HELIX + POWERCAB owners ? Ie no IRs just patches that use one of the POWERCAB models or built in IRs - and set up for AMP-IN-ROOM vibes ?

but in any case i'll be following this thread

I know this but i'm asking whether similar kind of control can be applied via L6-Link , not via the MIDI connectors. Its possible the L6-Link actually uses the MIDI protocol and similar MIDI messages of the kind above ignorer to control whatever is at either end but I just don't know.

Speaking ofL6-Link between HELIX & PowerCab Plus: Will it - now/in future - allow similar control between HELIX>PowerCab as MIDI? There doesnt seem to be much information on just how tight the comms and control between HELIX and PowerCab Plus can be using L6 Link. Is this something that is planned to be improved in the future (to Mr Digital Igloo or L6 product managers ) ?