silverhead

No there’s no way to decouple the main volume knob from the outputs. That’s its job. Otherwise, what would the volume knob control? And the main volume is at a fixed level; the issue is the different volume levels among your presets. You shouldn’t have to change the main volume level often. The intent is to balance the output level of all your presets so that you don’t have to adjust the main volume knob when you change presets. You want to be able to set the main volume level at the beginning of each session, based on the room you’re in, and then not touch it again. Ideally you want the main volume knob at a fairly high level to deliver a strong clear signal to the amp/speakers/mixer. There are many threads here that discuss options for levelling the volume of presets. Search and read. The preferred options are to use the amp’s Channel Volume setting (not Drive or Master Volume, both of which affect tone), and/or the Output blocks’s Level setting. Start by setting the main volume knob at about 80%. Begin with your clean patches and adjust the above settings in each patch until there is no noticeable difference in overall volume level when you switch among them. Then move on to your crunch patches, then your hi-gain stuff. It will take some time and attention but will be worth it.

You may be hitting the DSP limits of the POD Go. When that happens, blocks become greyed out meaning that they can’t be added to the preset because there is not sufficient processing capacity in the device to accommodate them. In that case you will need to remove or replace other blocks in the preset to make room for the new block. There are plenty of discussion in this forum about DSP allocation and constraints. Search for them if interested in further information on this topic.

Make sure that in the preset you select Per Preset for the overall Settings, and Custom for the Variax Tuning. The problem with HX Edit is a different issue. Make sure you are not using a USB hub, even an internal one (usually hidden behinbd the front panel usb ports on your computer). Try using a rear panel usb port.

Nope. It’s position is fixed.

You need to explain your question more clearly. I see you are a new user here. We aren’t mind readers, and we sometimes poke some good-natured fun at unclear questions. Don’t get turned off by it. Just provide more detailed information about what you’re asking.

If I understand you correctly I believe you should be able to use Snapshots to do what you want, as long as you connect your Variax to the Helix using a VDI cable to connect the two. This will permit you to set and store/recall a specific Variax model as well as alternate tunings on a Snapshot basis. You just need to assign the appropriate Variax parameters in the Helix preset to the Snapshot controller. If you want to use non-factory Variax models you will need to create those using Workbench HD and load them onto your Variax guitar. You don’t need to customize the tunings in Workbench HD; you can do that with the Helix preset and snapshots. So, some questions: 1) Are you using the VDI connection and including Variax as an input source in the preset’s Input block? 2) It seems you have tried unsuccessfully to use Snapshots for this purpose. Consult the manual section on using snapshots to make sure you understand how this works. Make sure you are assigning the parameters to the snapshot controller and that your changes in each snapshot are being saved before moving to the next snapshot. The Global Setting for Snapshot Edits will be handy here. 3) If you’re still having difficulty please describe exactly what you are doing in Step 2, because something is not being done properly.

btw.... if you're having trouble setting up the 4 paths mentioned by themetalkid there are examples of that in the TEMPLATES factory setlist, for instance presets 3D and 4B.

Yes, of course. Always. Otherwise their plan is to go out of business. And you don’t need any inside knowledge to know that. When will it be announced? And when will it be available? And should you buy anything in the meantime? To buy or not to buy? That is the question. …. Aye, there’s the rub. Define ‘soon’.

Oooh! It’s an external pedal. I thought you were just pursuing extreme happiness.

Check the settings for your Input and Output blocks to make sure they match your physical setup. If the preset uses a Vol block make sure it’s Position is not set to zero. Unless you are using it make sure the FX Loop block is bypassed. If the problem persists come back here with more detail, perhaps even attaching one of the troublesome presets.

The looping feature in an audio recording program is usually associated with track recording and playing back. You usually select a portion of a track (e.g. a number of bars or measures) and simply click on a 'loop' icon to make the selected portion play (or record) repeatedly until you stop playback. After assigning Helix Native to the track you simply edit the Helix Native settings while the recording is looping.

Sometimes it’s a large ballpark ;-)

And don’t forget….. the only way to officially make these requests to Line 6 is through Ideascale. They’re interesting reading here, but that’s all.

Haha... I just asked a simple question.... no judgement. But don't imagine that Customtone is some sort of pot 'o gold. There are many factors that may have you shaking your head wondering how anyone could think that a particular tone sounded like it's name. Generally it's at best a good starting point for tweaking to your equipment.

Having said that, I applied my favorite Blues IR to your preset. I agree that there is some harsh fizz that I find unpleasant. I tried the following and am able to get a more pleasant (to me) tone: - increase the amp's Bias setting to max - decrease the Minotaur Gain significantly and increase its Level to maintain overall volume - same Gain/Level adjustments with Kinky Boost and Scream 808 if you want further fizz reduction btw... the 10-band Graphic EQ is not doing anything with all levels at 0.0db. Use it or remove it - right now it's just wasting a block.

Your preset uses an IR, without which there is no point in assessing the tone too deeply. You probably don't have the right to share that IR publicly. Try using a stock cab to come as close as you can to the tone you want us to assess and repost the preset.

Have you tried Customtone (see top of this page)?

Why not? There is one advantage to using Helix as your audio interface, especially when using Helix Native. You can record both the dry and wet guitar tracks simultaneously with zero latency and then use Helix Native on the dry track.

You don’t need split paths; each path is stereo. Make sure the Delay FX parameters are set to actually provide a stereo output. Make sure the Output block of the preset is not panned hard L or R. First suggestion would be to try using headphones to see if the issue is within Helix or in your external equipment, or connections thereto.

Sounds like a hardware problem but try reinstalling the firmware. If that doesn’t solve it you will need to take it to an authorized Line 6 service centre.

Why not? You get that started and let everyone know how they can join.

You can assign a footswitch in Stomp Mode to recall any snapshot within the current preset immediately. You don’t have to go to Snapshot Mode first. Would that work for you?

OK. Thanks for clarifying.

Also… you mention a Variax. If you have a Variax you can use the VDI input and bypass the Guitar and Aux inputs altogether. Another thought. It seems you are (or are planning to) using the Variax input, which implies a VDI connection. But it seems you are also using the Guitar or Aux input. Is that using a 1/4” cable connected to your Variax guitar? If so, that setup may be the cause of the whole problem. It is not recommended that you use the VDI and 1/4” outputs of the Variax guitar simultaneously. That is known to cause issues with the Variax circuitry on occasion.

I’m afraid only you can answer that, and you would first need to know the cost. And that means dropping it off at an authorized Line 6 Service Center for assessment. I would try using the Aux input for a while and see if you find it good enough.