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Yes, use the 1/4" unbalanced outputs.

Nope. That was my first thought too but doesn't help with this issue.

Several users have noticed a bug with the v2.12 update process (see http://line6.com/support/topic/25057-212-snapshots-losing-variax-model-selections/) Data is being lost during the update. Any preset that uses a snapshot controller for selecting different Variax models among snapshots is losing the model value during the update process. After updating, the preset still shows that the Variax Model parameter is assigned to the snapshot controller, however all snapshot values are reset to [Don't Force]. Previous model selections in the snapshots are lost.

Same behaviour for me updating to 2.12. Don't know if it was there in past updates - didn't notice one way or the other. I just tested with one specific preset but assume it's a general issue. The preset used the snapshot controller for Variax model selections. Pre-update it worked fine. Post-update the controller was still defined but all values were changed to [Don't Force]; the previous values were lost during the update process. I will update the Helix Bug thread to include this bug (if it's not already mentioned there). I also suggest that anyone who experiences this issue open a support ticket. That will ensure that Line 6 gains insight into the number of people affected for their prioritizing purposes.

Go to the Downloads section of this website. Select Pod Farm 2 in the middle (software) field, not the left (Products) field. Download the installer file and install the software. The program will start up and operate in demo mode (very restricted set of amps/FX). If you later purchase a license and run the License Manager it will unlock the purchased amp/FX set.

Actually I think the Variax Alt Tuning feature is based on relative tuning, meaning it retunes each string up/down in semitones as specified. It does not adjust from standard tuning but from the existing tuning. If you start with an out-of-tune guitar your alt tuning will also be out of tune. This suggests that you can tune down a half-step and still use alt tuning. However, the half step down could impact things because the Variax is set up for standard tuning and the lesser string tension could affect alt tuning. But there will likely be a greater affect on intonation and fret buzz. You may need a complete new setup.

I agree with some of the disadvantages of touch screen stated above. I notice it mostly with the Line 6 M20d Remote app with my iPad. The touch screen is great, both on the device and the Remote app, for selecting items and navigating the display screens. But when it comes to making fine-tuning changes on parameters I much prefer using the physical knobs on the M20d device. Making small parameter value adjustments by touch on the iPad is much less granular - trying to perform a small value adjustment by finger swipe in real-time can sometimes translate to an unexpectedly large (and undesirable) change in the sound.

Try disconnecting and reconnecting the VDI cable at both ends. That fixed some post-update Variax issues I was having at one time. In future I am going to disconnect the VDI cable during updates.

That depends on who's doing the replacing. Replacing the sound guy is not the band's decision. It's up to the pub owner and apparently he is not inclined to do so. So the band can stand on principle all the way to the poor house, or accept a fairly simple revision to their usual setup and earn several well-paying gigs. I think they've made the practical choice with the PE option. Good luck, Rocco_Crocco. Let us know how it goes!

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It seems you have the Helix Rack and are not using the Helix Control device or any other external pedal controller. In that case I suggest you try removing from your presets any FX block that requires a pedal controller (e.g VOL, WAH) and also removing any pedal controller assigned to any amp/FX parameter. The assignment of a virtual controller to a non-existent physical controller may be causing confusion in the firmware. To begin with, take note of any preset where you experience this behaviour. Inspect the preset for the above factors and remove them. Observe whether the behaviour continues. If you find a preset where the behaviour occurs and there are no blocks or parameters that are defined to use a pedal controller then I suspect a hardware issue. Open a support ticket or replace the device within the return period.

Make sure that the Audacity Audio Settings specify that it should use the UX2 and it's ASIO driver as the audio input and output device. As I think you've discovered Audacity defaults to the ASIO4ALL driver. This is a non-compliant ASIO driver and is known to cause problems when used with Line 6 devices. I can't give you step by step details to change this setting, but look in Audacity's Settings, or Preferences, or whatever they call it. You're looking for the page that lets you specify the audio device setup. Look for ASIO4ALL and change it to the UX2 ASIO.

Welcome back! Just a note about the Stagesource electric guitar mode. That's designed to emulate a guitar cab effect so you would probably want to use that mode when you do not use a cab/mic model in your Helix preset. Otherwise you will be doubling up on cabs. If you use a cab or IR in the Helix preset you might want to set the Stagesource to PA/Reference mode. But there are no rules - experiment with everything. Just be aware of this if the sound in electric guitar mode surprises you.

After resetting the globals, make sure you edit one of the preset Input blocks to change the Variax setting from the default Global to Preset. This should restore your preset-specific Variax settings.

Check the Pod Farm mixer page and make sure you have the Mic selected as the input.

I believe the Ownhammer website explains that. It may even be a pdf file included in the downloaded zip package.

Yes.

I see a post from you in this thread - post#13. Note that mkornell may have deleted his post, or quoted from this thread and posted in another.

I would get a pair of 1/4" to RCA audio cables. Connect the 1/4" to the UX1 outputs and the RCA to the Aux inputs on the rear of your Logitech. Any audio store will carry the cables. They look like this: https://ca.images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A0LEVie663NYZjEALzsXFwx.;_ylu=X3oDMTBsa3ZzMnBvBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkAw--?p=1%2F4%22+to+RCA+audio+cables&back=https%3A%2F%2Fca.search.yahoo.com%2Fyhs%2Fsearch%3Fp%3D1%252F4%2522%2Bto%2BRCA%2Baudio%2Bcables%26type%3D50457_112616%26hspart%3Dtightrope%26hsimp%3Dyhs-tig4%26fr%3Dyhs-tightrope-tig4%26ei%3DUTF-8&w=900&h=722&imgurl=www.fullcompass.com%2Fcommon%2Fproducts%2Foriginal%2F14741.jpg&size=39KB&name=14741.jpg&rcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fullcompass.com%2Fprod%2F054530-Zaolla-ZCPR-215&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fullcompass.com%2Fprod%2F054530-Zaolla-ZCPR-215&type=&no=8&tt=120&oid=b9002a52e242a0bb708a719f90d7335b&tit=Zaolla+ZCPR+215+Audio+Cable+Dual+RCA+Male+Dual+1+4+Male+15+Feet+%7C+Full+...&sigr=11m3i54ei&sigi=11mij6cvg&sign=1098mb008&sigt=103vg5ole&sigb=14mvm85ao&fr=yhs-tightrope-tig4&hspart=tightrope&hsimp=yhs-tig4 Or, get a cable like this and connect the 1/8" mini jack to your Logitech. Again use the 1/4" outputs from the UX1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Series-Y-Adapter-1-8-TRS-Male-to-2-1-4-TS-Male-Cable-56-Inch-/291836795922?hash=item43f2d41c12:g:R-cAAOSwIgNXosuC

Your UX1 comes bundled with a license for Pod Farm. After registering it you can use Line 6 Monkey to help you determine which version of Pod Farm you are entitled to depending on the specifics of the UX1 (which Monkey will determine).

You can change amps if you define more than one amp in the preset. Different snapshots could set different Bypass (on/off) states for each amp. But as phil_m points out amps are DSP hogs and you will fairly quickly run out of DSP in the preset as you add more amps. Realistically two amps+cabs is probably all you'll get without sacrificing some FX blocks that you'd also like to use.

Jandrio - you're right. Thanks for the tip. Now I see my error. I have edited and uploaded a new Wet&Dry preset to Customtone. The Inputs are set as above (the default Global input settings) for the reasons I outlined previously. The preset should now work properly without needing to edit the Inputs. Thanks also to Smashcraft who prompted me to look at and fix this, and to hurghanico for shedding further light on my error. All is good now I hope. Thanks again. Cheers!

Yes, there's no problem owning and updating several pieces of Line 6 gear. Helix doesn't use Monkey though. There's a new program called Line 6 Updater that it uses.

He started the thread on Sat. Jan 7 saying 'next Saturday' so I think it's happening on the 14th.

There are 8 setlists each containing 16 banks of 4 presets. So 64 presets per setlist (1A through 16D) times 8 setlists = 512 presets total. Press the Presets knob on the POD HD to view the setlists. Use the Nav key to select one, then the Bank Up/Down footswitches to select a bank, then the A-D footswitches to select a preset. The empty presets are contained in the setlists named USERx.