silverhead

Not to my knowledge. I am not certain about the Remote Cloud for Spider amps, but I know that preset uploads to the Customtone site (the equivalent site for other products such as Helix) are not reviewed. Anyone can upload what they want, call it what they want, and describe it as they want. As you note, this can be a problem for users who don't protect themselves by lowering the output volume of their device before loading the preset. It's always a good idea, in any circumstance. to lower the headphone or speaker volume when first listening to any new audio source. The effect you describe can happen when listening to any computer generated audio (e.g. YouTube, Spotify, ...) through your Spider amp unless you protect yourself by turning down the amp volume first.

Thinking further, I know you can use Variax Mags as one Input and Variax (a model) as the other Input. So if you can accept using the magnetic pickups for one path and the custom low E model I described above then I believe you can get what you want.

I’m trying to think outside the box a bit here. Each Input block, Path 1 and Path 2, has a number of Variax settings. One of them specifies a Variax Model. I don’t know if you can use two different Variax models simultaneously. But if so, you could potentially use Workbench HD to create the two models. One model would minimize Volume level of the low E string while the other model would minimize the levels of the other 5 strings and tune down the low E an octave.. I have no idea if this would work

Since you know that you can adjust the string tuning individually I assume you have tried tuning only the low E string down an octave. What are you looking for that is not accomplished by this? Perhaps I’m not understanding your terminology. What do you mean by the bottom and top tracks? If by ‘tracks’ you mean Paths in the Helix preset then no, you can’t isolate a single Variax string as the Input to Path 2 and the other 5 strings as the Input to Path 1.

Well, ‘death’ is a bit of hyperbole….. But perhaps some people take guitars a bit too seriously…..

What have you been doing so far (at home/studio)? You can compare your Headrush with and without cab emulation now. Choose which sound you would prefer to hear onstage beforehand and ignore what anyone else says.

I believe he’s referring to the golden guitar pick that is displayed alongside a preset that was purchased in Helix Marketplace. It indicates that the preset is protected and needs authorization. Your Line 6 account knows that you own the asset (or not) so you need to login to your Line 6 account within Helix Native to gain authorization. If your Line 6 account does not reflect your ownership the preset cannot be accessed.

Check your Input setting for the Customtone presets. Make sure it includes the physical input you are using. Also check the Vol pedal position if the preset contains a Vol block.

It seems your sad card is not being recognized. Have you prepared your sd card for recording per the instructions in the manual (pg. 20)? … or here….

Doesn’t sound silly at all. Mic’ing an amp was all there was in the analog world. Not surprising that you would like the sound. There’s no right or wrong about FX to use; whatever sounds good to you is best for you. And Helix gives you tons (sometimes too much) flexibility in trying out different FX. For maximum flexibility in terms of FX placement I suggest you look into the 4CM setup (if your amp has an FX Loop). That way you can mic your amp with specified FX in front of the amp and others post-amp.

It’s because every speaker/headphone has its own sonic characteristics, even if they specify FRFR, or PA. As I understand it, Full Range Flat Response means, as you note, that the full frequency range of human hearing is covered (20Hz - 20MHz). But within that range each speaker has its own frequency curve where some frequencies are more or less prominent. Sounds like your speakers emphasize frequencies that are a bit lower than the frequencies your headphones emphasize. Same with microphones: some are better for vocals, some for guitar cabinets (SM58 vs. 57 respectively). To demonstrate this bring your playlist to any audio store that sells a range of PA speakers and headphones. Try them all. No two will sound identical although you may need sensitive ears to distinguish some. There are many threads here that describe the preference of many users to maintain two different setlists of the ‘same’ presets, one tweaked for their specific headphones and one for their specific speakers.

Yes, that's very likely. A post-installation device reset is part of the recommended firmware update procedures.

What are your specific requirements?

Please attach the preset so we can inspect it and help figure it out.

Are you certain the the guitar signal is processed in Path 2? Both paths are stereo so by default you will hear the guitar in both L and R outputs even though it is only being processed in Path 1.

The suggestion might just be for MIDI CC to control the Up/Down switches. Their function is determined in Global Settings: Bank, Preset, or Snapshot.

It's no secret. There is no MIDI CC for Bank Up/Down.

Have you tried modeling amps from other manufacturers? If so do you like them? If not, perhaps you just don’t like modeling amps in general. And that’s fine; modeling isn’t for everyone. But your criticism then is more about modeling technology rather than a specific manufacturer. I think it’s fair for other readers to know this before they might conclude that the Catalyst is not a good modeling amp.

After you’ve calmed down a bit please let us know exactly what you are doing and what’s happening that’s not what you expect. You say Helix Native is not downloading. Is that correct? What exactly are you doing to attempt to download it?

Don’t know how long you’ve had yours but the UX-8 product is now more than 15 years old. I expect your assessment is correct - no longer reliable. I wouldn’t throw much time or money at it. Put it in a place of honour in your studio and periodically pay homage. My advice is to get a new device. Lots of options for similar products out there. Define your needs and do the market research.

I doesn't really matter - you can get a good guitar recording either way. There are a couple of potential advantages in using the HX Stomp as your audio interface, and bypass the Focusrite: - you will avoid a D/A and subsequent A/ / conversion as your audio gets from your guitar to your computer, resulting in a cleaner signal; and - your Stomp will allow you to record both a processed and DI track simultaneously. Not sure what your Focusrite abilities are.

The bundle option allows you to export/import all setlists in a single operation.

I don’t believe Helix Native understands Helix Backup files but it does understand Helix Bundle files when in Helix Floor compatibility mode. Use HX Edit to create a Helix Bundle and then import it as described on pg 25 of the Helix Native manual. IRs are not included in Helix bundles so if you use them they will need to be imported separately.

The official way to bring such feature requests to the attention of Line 6 developers is through the Ideascale platform. http://line6.ideascale.com/

Sounds like you actually don’t want an amp/cab modeler at all. Have you considered using an FX-only modeler, such as the HX FX? That is designed for exactly what you say you want - plug it into an amp and be done with it. With the HX FX you can have up to 6 FX.blocks in a preset rather than the POD Go’s 4. And all 6 blocks are ‘Flex’ (to use POD Go terminology). No restrictions on block type or placement and no imposed blocks.