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The octoverb help listed above is another shining example of how helpful the community can be . Just wish Line 6 would publish important details - ones that have a practical value- like this info on the Octoverb . There are so many parameters on some of the delays and other effects that are hard to understand. Same for the deeper tube behaviors on the amps. I've seen great links to info spread out amongst the thousands of entries. I move for a wiki-manual for understanding and using the various parameters for the effects and amps. It could be housed in the support section . It could include links to other info sources. The benefit is it would be easily accessible and indexed/ content-tabled, and specific for the product ( Helix). . There's a lot of brains and experience in the community. Unless Line 6 has the time to write about all the effects and such, this would be a great resource. Line 6 , what say ye?

It'd be cool to attach wheels to the bottom like a suitcase - any ideas? ( got this idea after watching bandmate drag my Helix backpack like it had wheels) i'll look on google

I've put anything that casts shadows in front of Firehawk and Helix, including gig bags, etc. I like the idea of a custom made hood (metal, plastic, fabric?) As for heat sink, I reported that problem back in the POD days. Definitely a problem. Firehawk has suffered all sorts of of unpredictable effects, none good, in sunlight. Let us know.

I assume this regards the "failure to load the IR " issue . I will delete them from the Helix if the converter is mission critical unless I'm missing an easy step. Probably buy the 3Sig thanks , all

I downloaded the Taylor IR's into the editor, but they do not appear in the block editor window so I can't get them into the IR block . Any ideas?

Been with Line 6 since original POD. Just opened Helix LT box. Downloaded some great acoustic patches - tone is amazing . But some are silent and I can't figure out why. Tuner is fine, but no sound. Is there a mute block hidden? I'm having difficulty assigning P1 to volume. Was easy on Firehawk, POD , etc . What am I missing on these issues? Lastly- is Helix editor not fully functioned ? i.e.- must I still go to the Helix for various tweaking. Apologize for any redundant thread. j

Try to tune to the first harmonic ie, over the 12th fret.

The only issue is the impedance matching at the input; ... For me and the DI+ the issue was solved going into my DAW by using the Line input (instead of the Inst input) of my Focusrite 2i2 (with the new drivers downloaded). The output was fantastic going out of the L-R outputs into my monitors straight from the Helix. Thanks. To clarify - you were referring to DAW use , not live sound ? Because live is what I'm looking to use Helix for , especially the delays, verbs, and pedal volume swell .

BuleriaChk posted a thread about playing nylon acoustic using a mic preamp in place of an amp/cab , reporting superior articulation etc. through FRFR speakers . A reply stated that Helix isn't kind to acoustic guitars unless one plugs into the effects return. There wasn't much help beyond that. I'm sure there's plenty of experience playing acoustic through Helix. Any recommendations / experience / suggestions? ( Tak, Ibenez, Martin ; various pick-up systems). I'd like to use the Helix effects . thanks, j BTW, I tried to avoid starting a redundant thread if this was already answered . I searched the forum using the work "acoustic" . Didn't help much .

Kudos, Peter , for the video. Seems much of the convo is about acoustic IR's with electric guitars. I play an Ibanez Artwood, Takamine ( native pick-ups) , and a Martin JC-40 ( Fishman Rare Earth. Yeah- magnetic ). I'm playing through a Firehawk, and somewhat frustrated by the result. Something tinny and unpleasant is hiding in there. Let's just say I'm often tempted to chuck the Firehawk and go straight in thru some delay pedals. Is the Helix , with the aforementioned IR's ,ideal for these various acoustics compared to Firehawk?

I feel "addicted" to using a tablet to edit, on the fly, for a number of reasons- presets, no matter how meticulously created, don't always match a room, a song, a gig, a vibe, etc. Rather than "tweak with the feet" or bend over, I find flipping through amp and effect settings on a waist level tablet much easier. Is Helix editor closer to live parameter control/ editing ? How's Helix panning out for acoustic guitars? thanks, j

Hello , brainy forum peoples, After heavy use for 2 years , I finally lost out-put ( input?) on my Firehawk. I've tried every possible combination of cables, instruments , LINE/AMP button setting, wah/ toe switch, presets, XLR and 1/4 inch out. Recalibrated the pedal. It does pop the PA on rebooting. Have not reflashed. Have not looked for FX loop output. Thoughts? including is it (usually) cheaper to repair a 2 year-old unit, or replace? BTW, I heavily use acoustics as well as electric. thanky, dr jay

One or two of my foot switches take more than one tap to switch , which is frustrating trying to tap on a lead boost . - I wonder if that is a software issue (but I doubt that) . Before I go further with trying to remedy , a few questions- is it really easy to replace a foot switch ? any diagnostic suggestions ? anybody else have to tap more than once ? ty 0

Chris (and everyone) , I started this thread over a year ago . For whatever reason , my Firehawk signal loss issue has almost completely resolved- I probably get catastrophic signal loss every 50 shows. I really haven't changed anything. Go figure. But I am having foot switch issues - One or two of my foot switches take more than one tap to switch , which is frustrating trying to tap on a lead boost . - I wonder if that is a software issue (but I doubt that) . Before I go further with trying to remedy , a few questions is it really easy to replace a foot switch ? any diagnostic suggestions ? anybody else have to tap more than once ? ty 0

One or two of my foot switches take more than one tap to switch , which is frustrating trying to tap on a lead boost . - I wonder if that is a software issue (but I doubt that) . Before I go further with trying to remedy , a few questions is it really easy to replace a foot switch ? any diagnostic suggestions ? anybody else have to tap more than once ? ty

I haven't come close to tweaking the current software and could probably spend a year doing so minus any updates. I would greatly appreciate some guidance as to the tweaking and differences between effects , such as stereo ping pong and stereo delays, and the various parameters, other than just fool around with it and see what does what ( experience is a great teacher that I can't easily afford ) . Perhaps it can be found in the forums , perhaps there is already written material or video. I'd not like to spend a lot of energy researching . If you are aware of great information for these effects and their parameters , please advise . Good job , Line 6.

Thanks to all for the feedback, and thanks for the re-direction to this great thread , which seems like problem solved- Control Helix App From iPad or Android Tablet Started by radatats, Apr 02 2016 07:24 AM Seems the "tweak-before-the-show" camp has majority sway. As for playing electric guitar in worship and cover bands, I pretty much "set it and forget it ". But I still get the urge to fool around with settings live. I play mostly acoustic in a string band. We practice unplugged , so I am not getting much practice time tweaking delay trails and such ( yes - delay trails in a string band... " genres are confusing" ). I also run into all kinds of different rooms and stage sounds, etc. In my scenario, it's troublesome to plug everything in to tweak things at home. And the acoustic use goes back to previously opened topics on Helix for acoustic guitar. Have fun !

For live use. Basically all the effect chain manipulations , including effects, EQ, amp parameters, etc, ideally on a tablet and ideally wireless ( open can of worms here). Would entail tablet OS , such as Android ( open another can ). Similar to Firehawk tablet UI. Why? To make changes in live sound based on room, guitar, band, vibe, and spur-of-the-moment variables/urges. Sorry to beat a dead horse , but I really can't read the UI on the floor that easily, nor make changes even with foot editing. thoughts?

I have used J station, Pod, and Firehawk live for 15 years. Nothing comes close to the ease of editing presets on-the-fly as a tablet or phone linked to the Firehawk. Great flexibility - put a phone on a music stand, or clamp a tablet in the ubiquitous tablet stand holders. From various small venues to large churches and amphitheaters, indoors, outdoors, I can pretty much whip up a patch or heavily tweak any patch quickly on the fly without bending over. Songs, instruments, and venue conditions can vary widely in tempo, reflections, etc-editing on-the-fly is essential to me. As line 6 said about their Firehawk /Amplifii editor , "Why be sore on the floor?" I appreciate Line 6's approach and am ok with waiting. Thanks to line 6 for also putting perspective on the idea that the community forums are not direct product support, but moderated discussions. I'll wait for a Helix editor for a tablet, perhaps a long time. Cheers

Would love to see a rendition of the Harmonic Octave Generator (Electro-harmonix). Addresses several other people's wishlist, including envelope filtering and indefinite sustain. So much to do with this one. http://www.ehx.com/products/hog2

Getting tired and nauseated about the UI hype? ...and the endless conversation about tone? What about feel ? The dynamic "push-pull" between fretboard, strings, and electronic amplification ? ... the living, breathing relationship between guitarist, amplifier, and tone? What does the "chime, dimension (and all those other things) feel like? This is the aspect of modelling that seems the most difficult to share. Subtly nuanced. Yes, some of this dynamic can be heard in the demo vids, and described by a review, but until we can get our grubby hands on one , what about some critical reviews on playing feel? Don't get me wrong- I realize feel doesn't matter if the tone sucks.

Yes, I use the EX-1 essentially every time.

Foot editing doesn't work nearly as well as hands, either on a tablet or large phone. I consistently tweak a variety of parameters in live settings from small coffee-houses to small amphitheaters. Line 6 , please heed the requests to have Helix cooperate with an off-the-floor UI !