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Almost but you must leave the Variax TRS "RING" connection as "open / no connection" TRS | TS -------------- Tip = Tip Ring = open Sleeve = Sleeve

There is 7VDC voltage on the VDI Ethercon connector. And the "Ring" contact on the 1/4" TRS jack can be used as a remote DC Power input for powering the Variax. Its conceivably possible that damage / strain on the Variax internal electronics may occur if you connect a standard mono 1/4" TS Guitar cable while also using the VDI cable connection. There are internal voltage steering diodes to prevent shorting these two power entry points - but Line-6 has seen these fail, and the result is a smoked / burnt VARIAX DSP board If you want to be safe while using the VDi cable, always use a 1/4" TRS cable with "open" Ring contact to connect to the Variax 1/4" TRS jack. But know the Downfall of using a stock 1/4" TRS cable is that you typically are connecting to a battery powered floor stomp FX, but the floor FX will not "turn on" unless the TRS "Ring" contact is grounded. So build a custom 1/4" Guitar cable with an open "Ring" connection on the TRS (Variax) side, and a normal TS plug on the Amp / FX side.

Confirmed, No alt turnings And synth is mono, I doubt they are even using a hex PU. It's a Korg DSP Design ( like all Vox gear) From my perspective the Vox guitar is using similar PU Modeling tech introduced in JamVox , but now in an onboard DSP. No USB, No Editor, No Alt Tuning, No String Splits. No interest here.

Realize that the Ghost piezo Sadles (unlike RMC, L.R.Baggs ) are non focused and result in much higher adjacent string vibration induced "crosstalk" , which results in lots of "new warbling" during DSP Alt tuning use.

The Line-6 XPS Variax A/B Switch with Power supply and TRS cable is available in USA here http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VariaxPwrKit

Set the Helix Output mode to "Instrument Level" works best with Alto / Alesis speakers

Why not use the official Line-6 XPS Variax A/B switch / Power adapter and a quality 1/4" TRS cable to the Variax ( these works with all generations of variax http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VariaxPwrKit?adpos=1o1&creative=54989263441&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KEQjwkqKxBRCIrK_riNm13Z8BEiQAdzdVkEO9bMDYGbzPlEDa9kG-d1jb2GXmNus6SYEB155k_m0aAqRA8P8HAQ

i suggest not use superglue, (or any type of cyanoacrylic glue) as most formulations are not impact resistant, and do not hold up well to being smacked ( which exactly the type of action the Model knob is subject to during gigs) . and its not the best adhesive for bonding chrome metal to plastic (that's why it fell off before) Too easy for superglue to run down into the mechanical switch below and gunk up the up / down model knob switching action Use a small drop of quality clear RTV silicone adhesive instead - (Lowes, Home Depot) or Auto parts store

Mine did that too USA Hardware stores sell a quality clear RTV silicone adhesive I used a drop of this on my JTV-69 model knob to reglue the chrome cap

Need more data * What Type Operating system, and version ? * What Make / Model Computer? * What type USB Port ?

Good to know I prefer to mod mine to 10K Linear pots to comply with typical Roland EV-5 specifications, since I'm often swapping my expression pedals between several different makes / models DSP processor types in my studio, and EV-5 is the most common type that works with all my gear..

Just know the Ernie Ball VP Jr. uses a log taper Pot. so the usable control range will be crowded to one end of the treadle sweep I have the same pedal and swapping the internal 25k Audio taper with a 10K Linear taper Honeywell/Clariostat 380C110K 10k ohm linear pot. High quality heavy duty construction. http://www.onlinecomponents.com/honeywell-380c110k.html?p=44002872

FWIW - here is the Roland EV-5 that works with a TRS cable to my XTLive, HD500X, Firehawk 10K Linear POT

Seems to be a common anomaly with Helix and third party expression pedals all work 'backwards' Boss Expression Pedal works backwardshttp://line6.com/support/topic/16104-boss-expression-pedal-works-backwards/

Probably have to wait for the 2017 Helix II with faster DSPs I imagine.

Use search before posting - already have a thread covering this http://line6.com/support/topic/16196-optical-trem-does-not-use-tap-tempo/ Vote for it http://line6.ideasca...ed/788191-23508

My #1 rule, If it works - dont "fix" it - play more guitar instead! ;)

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/helix-usb-input-volume.1629009/ if you use the Helix as a USB Class Compliant Audio interface with iPad / iPhone + Apple USB Camera Adapter(USB Host adapter) +USB Cable - IOS defaults to relying on the connected USB Hardware interface (Helix) for all volume controls for iTunes & Youtube. Id vote up on IdeaScale adding to Helix proper USB Gain controls for both USB Audio Send and USB Audio Return ( like the Zoom G3, Korg Pandora PX5D, Digitech GNX3000 have) http://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/USB-input-volume-control/788236-23508

Actually "Blue" USB Ports are USB 3.0 Ports, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0 and generally should be avoided for most Pro Audio Hardware interfaces http://createdigitalmusic.com/2012/06/usb-3-0-backwards-compatible-in-theory-but-some-audio-drivers-arent-cooperating/ Here is link to a third party USB 3.0 FAQ sheet -helps when troubleshooting Windows Computer systems problems for all Vendors http://support.presonus.com/entries/21526164-Is-my-AudioBox-VSL-compatible-with-USB-3-0- and Line 6 USB 3.0 info http://line6.com/support/topic/12720-fx100-upgrade-stuck-usb-30-no-progress/?hl=usb+3.0

FW 1.02.2 IS the latest version

There are a few pro audio vendors who might disagree http://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=164417 http://www.steinberg.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=226&t=83587&sid=9217ccbc76f55f1002d58be4d74d82cf&start=175

I observe the latest Helix firmware 1.02.2 update file has wrong ZIP file extension -( its not a ZIp file), and reports an error HELIX_v1.01.2sha9c86959bundle.zip Just Rename it with the proper file *.hfx extension: HELIX_v1.01.2sha9c86959bundle.hfx Then the Line-6 Updater Application can open this Helix firmware update file and update your Helix