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Ok, thanks for the response. Do you know why? They both have potentiometers, but I suppose there are different resistance?

I've tried my old Ernie Ball volume pedal as an external expression pedal, and it works perfectly (don't know the model number, its about 15 years and only says Volume Pedal on it) I also have a Dunlop Jimi Hendrix wah, but this did not work. (does it need a battery maybe? 😩) Anyone have success using a way?

hmmm. Where's the posts complaining the Helix isn't IP67? :P

Great topic. I would like to add something to the list as well: (top of my head) - John Frusicante (red hot chili peppers) Blood sugar sex magic sound - Jimmy nolan and other old funkateers from the early days - Dave Navarro (with red hot chili peppers)

I have a US JTV69, and also had a Korean 69.(sold it since I only used the US) It's a difference. The US have another detail level, difficult to describe but its feels a lot more quality. To give a example: where my potmeters on the Korean had a looseness and felt light, the US feels heavy duty and firm. Like it is bolted to the darn guitar itself. It's difficult to be more specific, but the US (for me) do have that feel which you can't describe. The Korean also plays good, I'd probably go for a well set up Korean and change the neck tuners and some other things and it would be perfect. For me (I got the US second hand for a great price) I'm super happy for the US and would have serious problem with parting with it.

@shredjsx You should be able to buy a new JTV-69 (korean) for around 600$ (plus minus 50$)

Where did you get the Helix in Norway? I havent found anyone with it in stock yet :)

That sounds more like it B) 64samples would be about 10ms RTL according to your scan with RTL utility. Have you tried without the SPDIF converter at all, and done a new scan with the RTL utility? (don't think it matters thought :P ) So, now I'm looking for a Helix... :ph34r:

@billorentzen Could it be related to the input impedance? Maybe your should try different settings? I usually have it on "Auto" when I'm not using my JTV. There is no reason your AS120 (which is a lovely guitar, btw - I've had a AS200 before which I miss terribly) should not sound great through the POD :)

Phil_M / DI: The Mac issue is ok, but what about Duncann's? He's on a PC and it seems there are driver issues also. Are there any reported driver issues we should know about? A proper audio device should handle a buffer size of 128 - with his computer specs :)

Hmmm. Wasn't really thinking to use amplitude or other sims - when I buy the Helix I hope that the sound is superior to those :) Regarding amp sims: What I really want is Line6 to make a sim (HelixFarm). For me, it can be integrated/bundled with the Helix HW. So it uses the HW in Helix (saves your CPU) - signal routes through the Helix back and forth. I think the Eleven rack does this the same way. You use your "amp sim" as a VST, but you are routing the signal through your Eleven.

Sorry to hear, that seems really alarming. I know a lot of drivers for interfaces has issues with the latest Mac OS, so it might be related to that?

If you have W7 or Xp, you can also use DPC latency checker. This is a smaller, easier program. It only shows you if you have any issues - not what causes it. I think with your computer specs, you should have been able to use at least buffer size 128. Maybe 64. The Helix might react with your wlan driver, or your GPU. They are the usual suspects :) If Helix is connected through a USB hub, that could also cause issues.

Thanks Duncann. What buffer size do you use when you get a dropout? In a "normal" enviroment, a buffer size of 128 would probably be preferred. Then the latency is quite high, as I can understand. About 19ms RTL. I don't have a direct comparison, but I think the X3 was about 15ms. Please correct me if I'm wrong, anyone ;)

I don't know what OS you are on (DPC Latency checker doesn't work well with W8/W10) but I usually check my latency with this tool: http://www.resplendence.com/latencymon This shows if you have drivers or programs which have any issues (typically graphic drivers or wireless lan)

@Duncann Yes I know, but how is the actual latency :) I think of tests like this: https://www.gearslutz.com/board/music-computers/618474-audio-interface-low-latency-performance-data-base.html This has with both the quality of the driver from Line6, and the hardware (Helix)

Thanks guys :) How is the latency? Mostly interested in the latency with a PC, I don't do Mac :D

How is Helix as a audio interface, anyone tried? I'm thinking of how you compare it to other, dedicated audio interfaces. Latency etc :ph34r:

Also, check the "Guitar IN-Z" (input settings) and try different ones. (read the manual if you want to understand what it is :D )

wohoo :D

Is it christmas yet? :D

Yes, I see that now :lol: For a reason, (I must have been drunk:D​)I thought you ment a POD patch, and to switch between those patches (or to have a pedal with zero volume in the chain and turn it on/off) ​

Regarding the wireless - you m​ust​ use the VDI cable to have both the magnetic and Variax pickups at the same time in different signal chainsWith wireless, you can blend in the magnetic sound, but thats not what you are after in this case :) Regarding the rock star solos (with the following hotel room keys etc) - no comment :P ​

Another option would be to make a Variax patch with the volume set to zero? For instance Custom 1, and switch between custom 1 and 2 in the same way as in the video