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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.

The remedy to protect your ears is the usual best-practice one: turn off amp/speakers/monitors, or remove headphones, before you turn off any connected equipment. It’s been good practice since electric guitars were invented. My Pod Go does not do this so there could be a problem with your Pod Go or (more likely) your local power.

That’s right, of course. Which means my post nearly two years ago is incorrect. Thanks for clarifying. Hope nobody was sent off track in the meantime.

No. Connect your studio monitors to the Helix outputs.

That will be much better!

There are numerous threads in here already on this topic. Have you done a search? Personally I don’t think you’ll be happy with anything less than 5”

The detailed description of the FX parameters addresses all the FX blocks in HX FX. There are no HX FX presets but some of the discussion and examples could be reproduced in HX FX.

This book is much more generally applicable than just Helix. The section on detailed FX parameters applies to all FX in the genre (Delay, Mod, Reverb, etc) whether the FX are modeled like Helix, Axe, or the physical thing. Some owners of the actual physical pedals being modeled would benefit from understanding what the knobs actually do. The general discussions and theory behind the presets is also portable to other modeling equipment. The presets themselves are actually the only thing in this book that is really Helix specific.

Helix Native is a plug-in to a DAW. You would use the looping function in the DAW. Helix Native does not include the Helix looper for that reason.

Wait... that means.... my Helix is forever useless!! As each firmware update is released there's another one yet to be released!! Stupid company selling continuously useless products! Is it tomorrow yet?

I have no idea what you guys are talking about. I bought my Helix about 6 years ago and it’s working just fine. It’s running firmware v1.30 I think. Are you suggesting that the firmware can be updated?

Also... check pg 34 in the manual re: FX Loop Settings

Using the FX Loop is good. I thought you were using individual Send/Return blocks from your description. Just make sure the FX Loop block is ON. Check Global Setting -> Ins/Outs -> Return Type. Here's a snip frtom the manual for that setting: Determines whether the signal received at the Return jacks should be used for Return and FX Loop blocks—or—act as a stereo Aux In (no processing) for jamming along with mixers, MP3 players, etc. To utilize the Return jacks for an unprocessed Aux In, set the preset’s Input block to “Main L/R” - this allows your instrument signal (connected via the Main L/R input) to be heard simultaneously along with the (unprocessed) Return L/R signal for jamming along. What type of cables are you using? Ts or TRS?

Just to make sure….. are the Send and Return blocks in your Helix preset turned on? Seems obvious, I know, but I’ve seen this before. …. btw… what is the ‘Torpedo capture’ you mention?

The procedure is described in detail on the final 2 pages of the JTV Pilot’s Guide. (See Support tab above, then Manuals, then select the JTV product)

Do NOT use Wd40!! My first attempt to get rid of the squeaking would be to loosen the pedal mechanism. There’s an Allen nut/wrench for that. Google is your friend.

Short answer: No, there is no way. You’re right when you say ‘that’s what a looper should do’, and that’s what standalone looper pedals do. The Looper in current Line 6 devices is not really designed to support live play and stored loops. It’s designed for two things, really: - practicing solos over a short recorded loop (looper block at end of signal flow chain), or - tweaking your tones during preset development. Record a loop, put your guitar down, and have you hands free for tweaking during playback of the loop (looper at the start of your chain). I’m sure some people manage to make it work for occasional use in a live situation and the introduction of the 1-switch Looper block helps with that. But anyone who uses a looper as an integral part of their live setup uses a standalone external looper pedal designed for that purpose.

I see. Then your #3 requirement - as close as possible to inline pedalboard - argues in favour of the HX FX because that’s exactly what it’s designed to be/do.

That immediately rules out the HX FX because it has no amp/cab modeling. So now you’re down to two options. I would recommend the Pod Go for overall simplicity and ease of use.

Yeah... That's not a Line 6 JTV59. I'm comparing the photos to a Line 6 JTV59 that I am holding in my hands. The back photo shows that ii's missing two routing cutouts that should be housing some electronics and a battery housing. The bridge is obviously not authentic either. No need to look further.

I don’t know for sure but my guess would be that it’s not as much DSP capacity as a different reason. Allowing snapshots to switch amp or FX models would probably result in the sort of audio gaps that defeats the main purpose of snapshots. The audio gap between presets is caused by loading new preset structure and model data. That’s what would be required here.

You can’t switch the amp model using snapshots in a preset. Nor can you do it with any other FX block. The blocks and model selections are defined by the preset, not by snapshots. You would need to use the same amp model for both a clean and dirty tone. You would need to include both amp blocks in the preset, turning one on and the other off as you switch snapshots. Edit: Sorry. Just noticed you’re talking about the Pod Go which isn’t capable of using two amp blocks.

You’d think all those octopuses would have enough arms to discretely reposition a block as you changed snapshots. ;-)

You may find that using the 1-switch Looper in the HX Stomp will meet your requirements. No DAW or complexity. Just add the Looper block to the front of your signal chain and record your bass line (time limited, which is really the only drawback). Then put your guitar down, play back the loop, and start tweaking your tone.