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Thanks for that clarification DI! I don't care much about daisy chaining either. But everything that radatats mentioned would be wonderful. And to do it "ALL" with a L6-Link cable (and without midi cables) would be fantastic.

By "midi command to pull the right slot" , I assume you mean topology correct?

If they made everything like a 1964 Kirby they never would sell another one. But I hear you don't need an interface for those... ;)

Well, the warranty for anything is what it is, but its also people who act like gorillas with a large 3 Lb hammers that make or break their confidence and the item. Thats not to say that gear doesn't break on its own due to poor workmanship, a Friday before a Holiday, or by using cheap parts. Component failures happen for many reasons including both the part itself, and the person operating it. If you are careful with your item, chances are it will last longer says Mr. Obvious. For example, I have a Line 6 Vetta II combo that runs like a champ every time I fire it up. It's warranty went out a decade ago. So, my point is that sometimes its not the length of the warranty that tells you how good or bad the product is.

Thanks SD. Yes the factory reset is what I will use to reset the D50 factory default settings (including midi settings) when needed. I have used DT-Edit to zero/clear all of the settings in the DT50, it was easy with DT-Edit (and after reading the links you and others provided). I also found this video by Gary Mathis which stepped me thru the midi setups in Helix. That really helped me too! Im really digging the tones thru the Marshall 1960a cab even with the cab emulation on in Helix. I ran one midi out from Helix, and for audio I used L6-Link. So Im just guessing here after setting up one preset (midi and sound via Helix), I will need to setup each and every preset/patch for the rest of sounds if I want to use the DT amp with Helix, including the midi settings. Thats not a big deal if Im using say, 10 presets with snapshots. But more than this and it will become time consuming. But, it is a workaround. What I don't understand (thinking out loud again) is why this would be a big deal for a good programmer. Yes I know what Im doing is nothing compared to full integration, but If I can in one day figure this out manually (far from knowing everything however), then a seasoned programmer could/should be able to knock this out relatively quick. Where am I wrong here? And thanks again guys!!! :D

OK Guys I have downloaded and set my DT amp up using DTedit for the mac. I set the preamp voicing on both channels A & B, to 1,2,3,4 to match the PowerAmp Topology 1,2,3,4. Now comes the midi setup inside Helix. That may be an issue for me, but I did see a video on it- just have to find it now. ALSO, DarrellM5 states (thanks BTW) he is just using a midi cable, and NOT a L6Link cable. Im still a little confused about using "Full amp and cab" setting while running thru a Marshall (or any cab) 1960a. Running the full amp/cab settings from Helix does not muddy up the cab tones you are using? Or are you just running the Amp by itself and Im confused (again) ? Thanks again guys!!!

Thanks Colonel and Symp!!! for all the info. I will visit the link you provider. Im still a little confused on blanking out the DT amp. Is it obvious if you wanted to go back to the original settings whet they are, or would you just do a factory reset on the DT? Also, in the last part about using the full amp models, do you mean using the amp and cab/mic from Helix? Because my DT is running into a Marshall 1960a cab. If I use the cab & mics from Helix on top of the 1960a cab, wouldn't that become muddy?

Thanks guys it was on my end. The forum url got switched somehow to always bring up the Line 6 home page. Once I cleared the history it all worked... Weird...

Ever since they went down for maintenance last night I cant get to the Helix forums. Anyone else?

Love My FH1500. But am kind of ashamed of myself cause I use it mostly as a monitor in for Helix. In that way (no horn- just the sides and 12") it sounds fantastic to me!

Has to be? The Line 6 L6 Link Connectivity guide says you "CAN" use a regular XLR cable, but note that all XLR cables are not all of the same quality (so use a good one). It does not say ANYTHING about having to use an AEU/EBU ONLY cable in that manual as you are stating here psarkissian. You are correct in stating the AEU/EBU is the better choice (As does the manual). But by using a standard XLR cable, it will work from what I read (and from testing myself). Is the Line 6 manual incorrect then? It mentions nothing about an impedance mismatch in the manual and HAVING to use a 110 ohm cable ONLY. Are you stating that there could be DAMAGE done in using a non AEU/EBU cable, or only that its possible there could be a loss of digital commands sent if the regular XLR cable is to long? There is a difference.

Thanks to jecswp for the efforts, and I agree with Tbone. There "should" have been integration with Helix and the DT series but contracts and release dates had to be met. Thats a shame, but maybe an update will happen soon!

Thats right. James Kirk had a fling with a green chick on StarTrek....

They still sell them NEW at the major chains. I know cause I just bought one for a sweet deal!

L6-link Integration. Those are the "key" words here. There are many very helpful people who have written up steps and made videos on how to "get around" the lack of integration that Helix lacks (and the older HD-500 has), and there are many reasons given as to why that was and is. And yet, there are A LOT of people (me included now as I just scored a Brand New DT50 head for 4 bills out the door) who are keeping this amp, not just for its stand alone tone and value, but for the hope/wish/wait of a new update that will allow the same kind of integration once touted as revolutionary and a named part of the "Dream Rig". So pardon my bluntness once again when I ask the following questions (and revisit questions on the "work-around" in setting up the DT amp) for Helix. 1. What is the current status if any, on the upgrade regarding integration between Helix and the DT series Amps? Yes I know in general you either cant (or wont) say what is in the next patch upgrade or even when, but I thought for once there might be an exception ( or even a hint maybe?). If I don't ask this then I wont get an answer, even if its no. So here's wishing. 2. Many use DT-Edit software for changing the midi settings inside the DT amp. I understand that once they are changed they stay in that configuration. Did you use a midi interface to make this happen? Is transmit AND receive used in DT-Edit, so that you can see the changes made? 3. Some say that only a midi cable is needed, while others mention using a L6-Link (XLR) cable as well as the midi cable. Now then, thats midi OUT from Helix to midi IN on the DT amp? Once the midi changes are made inside the DT amp is there then a reason to keep the midi cable in place? 4. Is there a step by step configuration process for 4 year olds (like me) available on this "work around", without assuming I have a degree in fortran or C++? Or, is the November timeframe for a real fix close and still accurate so I just need to take a chill pill and wait a bit? Without asking for too many specifics, a simple "wait a bit longer" from DI is really all I am hoping for here. If not that, then a big Thanks for any and all help guys! :)

Now if we can get that same L6-Link integration with Helix and the DT amps (that the HD series had) , most of the "other" arguments over upgrading from their HD's should/will go poof...

Love the Editor- use it very often, but I also find the UI very easy to use from trial and error and without RTFM. Good design. Now if I can get a tuner for the editor... :P

Agree- I use the Deluxe more than any other.

Be nice to see something like the Boss SY-300 technology added at some point. That thing is awesome and needs no 13 pin pickup- works with great tracking from a regular guitar input.

Im not used to adjusting a preset without an Amp in the slot lineup. I gotta get my head around these...

If you have been here a while you'd know Its a common thing for workbench software functionality to not be included in a new L6 hardware releases. It happened with my Pod XT Pro rack too. They eventually added it in, and Im betting that Helix will also have it before Christmas 2016.

If you are color blind they are invisible anyway...

That's one of the 1st things I ask silverhead when I got Helix a few months ago. I'm sure it will happen but only DI knows an he ain't sayin when...

My Vetta II combo is still working great after what, 11 or 13 years now. By the time Helix is that old, there will be another "Flagship" product out and road gos on forever and the party never ends.

Just purchased mine for 24.99. Thanks Glen!