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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

 

 

Common problem - just glue it on.  Superglue.

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 ?

 

 

The vol block on the Helix has an option for linear vs. logarithmic curve. I have mine set to the latter. I didn't notice any "crowding" last night when I was playing with it. I'll have to check again though.

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..

 

 

I know this has already been answered but I'm having zero issues with using my Ernie Ball VP Jr. as an expression. 

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'

http://line6.com/support/topic/16104-boss-expression-pedal-works-backwards/

 

 

Are they ever going to be seemless??

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

 

 

Helix's XLR outputs are set to line level by default. If your Powered Cab or  PA Mixer / monitors are expecting mic level signals, you'll hear what amounts to harsh clipping., hiss and noise.

 

Go to Global Settings > Ins/Outs > Page 2 and set "XLR Outputs" to "Mic Level"  to see if that helps.

 

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

 

 

Controlling a DAW's output volume is easy enough, but there are situations (esp. listening to web-hosted media) where a USB input volume control would help prevent us from losing our hearing.

 

 

 I am plugging into a USB 2.0 (the blue colored USB) port, 

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

 

 

Rule of thumb with Line 6 products: use usb 2.0 if possible. USB 3.0 is prone to failure. 

 

 

saying version 1.02.2 

FW 1.02.2  IS  the latest version

 

Win10 is really more like "Win8.5".

The changes weren't that dramatic.

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

Just wanted to mention with FW 1.20 , the Firehawk FX's  patch to patch switching time is twice as fast   - compared to 2011 era Roland GR-55 and 2004 era Behringer V-Amp Pro  - both of those MFX suffer much longer patch to patch switching  time. 

FWIW  the new  Vypyr Pro has very fast patch change time, (even faster than a Kemper), while Axe-FX II is faster still    

All you need is here
http://line6.com/software/index.html

Step 1 - All Helix owners with Windows computers MUST install the Helix USB Driver for Windows OS first!





Step 2 - Download and install the Line 6 Updater Application
http://line6.com/software/index.html



Step #3 Download the latest Helix Firmware. - (this should be 2.5MB file with *.hfx file extension! )
http://line6.com/software/index.html





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

Hi. I'm just after the Amp, Cab, Mic, Effects PDFs so I can hand them to other people that don't know what a Helix has in it. 

 

I have friends who are not internet savvy, but are guitar savants who I wouid like to get this list into their hot little hands. Sorry for taking up your time.

Right click on each of these images and save to your computer - then print them out