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The reverbs are great in the Helix, but I would love to get the "cloud burst" reverb that is in the Strymon Big Sky or Cloudburst units.

I feel like I may have unlocked some new possibilities but I don’t know why I can’t get it to work. I use my volume pedal a lot in playing so when I record guitar it’s easiest to just go XLR out from my Helix Floor into Logic Pro. However then all my effects are baked into the recording. As you know, it’s always better when you can edit amp and effect settings afterward but the way I play doesn’t really allow me to play a dry signal. So I tried something that seemed kinda smart but I can’t get it to work. I created three tracks in Logic. 1. A stereo track of my processed signal. 2. A dry signal with no effects. 3. An external MIDI track that captures the position of my volume pedal as I play. My thinking is that I would be able to copy that MIDI data from the automation window on the piano roll, apply Helix Native to the dry guitar track, and then paste that MIDI data into the volume pedal block in Native. I’ve set my Exp 1 for be MIDI channel 7 and when I record it works. I can see all the little key frames in the automation window of the piano roll for that track. I can then copy that data. However, I can’t find where to paste that data. When I turn the automation on in the track view and try to paste it in the region it just pastes the region from the MIDI track over top of the dry guitar. Also, when I right click and assign CC7 in the volume pedal position in Native, I can’t find that in the drop down menu in the automation section of the track. What am I missing?

I have a Helix, and JTV-69 Variax. Recently I noted that I am unable to select "Don't Force" under the options for Variax Model, in the Input parameters for the Helix. If I unplug the Variax, then the "Don't Force" option is available as the most counter-clockwise selection under the "Variax Model" selection knob. However, as soon as the Variax is plugged back in to the Helix, the "Variax Model" on the Helix jumps to the current model on the guitar, and if the selection knob is turned fully counter-clockwise, the "Don't Force" option is no longer there. I'm pretty sure that this is abnormal behavior and that I have been able to not force the Variax model on patches in the past. I've tried reloading firmware on the Variax, and on the Helix (3.8). I've also tried reloading firmware 3.71 on the Helix and so far, no change to the odd behavior. My only workaround so far is to unplug the Variax, select "Don't Force" under the input "Variax Model", and save the patch. The patch will operate properly, in not altering the Variax Model, even though the "Don't Force" option does not show up. The problem then, is if I were to select a Specific Variax Model for a patch, there would be no way to go back to "Don't Force", without unplugging the guitar. I would appreciate anyone with a Helix and Variax confirming that when the Variax is plugged into your Helix, that you still have the "Don't Force" option available to you under the Variax Model options.

Hello, I have one problem and I don’t know how to solve it . have helix LT which is awesome device and Iam overwhelmed with options and opportunities BUT let me explain you something… okay we are starting : I run hybrid board with helix ,real amp cab and of course my precious real pedals, I use helix both ways :1)I run my real pedalboard into fxloops and use it as block in the patches which is cool , problem is my dirt pedals dont sound that “Alive” through the fxloops, something is off especially with guitar and less off with bass( Im mostly playing bass guitar ) . 2) I use helix into amps fxloop as additional modulation/synths platform or use effects on Helix and just bypassing my real amp and use ampsims from helix . my question is -can I route my signal that way where I can switch between “helix main Center with real pedalboard as block in the patch” and “ helix supporting device / helix effects with sims” just w/ one footclick to put my pedals from helix fxloop into amp and back ? It seems that regular ABY switch won’t help me or am I wrong ? Some of you guys have maybe routing guide how to do it ? Or did it before ? Have something to share ? please ! Thank you

Just got an email about Hx turning 10 years (an offer for some cheesy coasters that will for sure become highly desirable Rock n Roll collectible …) I am huge fan of Helix. Living in small apparemment in NYC, emulation has been a game changing technology for me (amazing sound, happy neighbors and super compact vs. a real 4x12 ). I currently own the HX stomp, my only complain is that I am running out of DSP frequently. I would love to update to the HX rack but it is hard to imagine spending more money in a system that is 10 years old. Does anyone know if the HX hardware currently sold is based out of the same old chips or does line 6 keeps following the CPU trend ? Is there any upcoming announcement from Line 6 on what / when their next line of products will be ?

I use my Helix combined with my Variax to let me play bass on parts of a song and take a solo in the middle. This has worked well for months, but recently there have been a variety of problems. 1) sometimes the pitch shifting does not work at all: I want to hear bass, but all I hear is normal guitar. I then try disconnecting/reconnecting the Variax, switching to another patch and back, etc. Sometimes that works, sometimes not. All unpredictable. 2) today, the low E string would suddenly shift from an octave down back up to normal tuning, with no obvious precursor (I was not touching the Helix or the guitar knobs). And sometimes on normal patches, a string would suddenly be a bass string. I would appreciate any points to help me troubleshoot this. Given the erratic and unpredictable nature of the failures, it may be challenging. Thanks. Jon

Is there a way to convert a BOSS GT-1000 patch to Helix? The Helix saves presets as ".hlx" file extension that you can open in notepad. What file type does BOSS create? and can it be used with the Helix? Or, modified? Attached a hlx file for example. The reason for this question is that I plugged my guitar into a friend's GT-1000 in the studio yesterday to save time and it sounded great!! He said, "you need to get a BOSS", I replied "No, I love my Helix and I could make it sound exactly like that or better." It's a long shot, but I thought I would ask anyway. :) 2204 4x12 EM.hlx

After playing around with the Helix Floor and Native tuner offsets, I'm uncertain they are working. Does anyone have this issue as well? Maybe there is something that I'm not executing well? Testing Process: 1) set tuner offsets on any string to an extreme amount (ie: -25 cents = you want a particular string to show in tune when it's actually tuned very flat) 2) using any other tuner, tune the string to the standard concert 440 pitch note. Expected Result: * Helix should show the string as very sharp vs. the programmed offset, specifically 25 cents sharp Result that I'm getting: * Helix shows the string as in tune even though the string is very off vs what's programmed in the offset (in this case -25 cents)

Hello! A couple of months ago, in response to some negative comments online on reverbs available within Helix Floor/LT/Rack/Native, I challenged myself to make a YouTube video on how I approach recreating high-end reverbs (like Strymon or Eventide). I hope some of you might find it helpful. Let me know if you have any questions and thanks for watching! YouTube Link

Hi I have had the Helix Rack for several years and I have some fairly old presets that I still use. I have never had any issues after upgrading earlier. But recently I noticed after upgrading to 3.80 from 3.71 that my presets with a "Simple delay™ block, the delay was now mixed much louder e.g. the mix between dry and wet ? Have anybody else experienced this?

Anyone besides me think Helix updates with modern amp models seem to make older amp models sound worse? Might be my imagination, I don't know. But I play a lot of cover rock from 60s-80s and I faithfully update my Helix updates as they become available, but it has seemed like my existing patches which use amp models that are older don't sound as good as they used to. By the way, I'm not comparing with the newer amp models, that's just playing the same songs after an update. My approach has been to create a patch per song, and use snapshots within the patch. Sometimes for a new song I just copy another song's patch, and I may or may not tweak it. So, I end up using the same amp models in multiple patches. For example, I know I have used the WhoWatt 100 in quite a few patches. Those all seem to sound not great anymore. Also, I've used AMP+CAB models a lot. I had thought I would go back and change those to separate models, but it's a bit of a pain since you have to manually duplicate the amp and speaker settings. Would have been fantastic if they would have had a feature in HX Edit to split up the amp/speaker models for you. Then again, they don't even have a search function within a setlist, which seems to me a very basic need. Anyway, I'm debating no longer doing updates. But I know it will nag me every time I run HX Edit for any reason.

Hello, I have a problem with my Helix Floor: when it’s cold and I turn it on, it doesn’t load all the screens, and some of them glitch (only the screens at switches 1, 2, and 3 work). The problem goes away when the device warms up (after about 5-10 minutes), and then it starts up normally. I’ve done a factory reset and installed the latest software. I’ve also checked the interior, and at first glance, nothing seems wrong. The power supply output voltages are 11.93-11.96V. If anyone has any idea what could be wrong, I’d appreciate the help. Thanks in advance! :)

EN Hello, I recently bought a Line6 Helix LT, which I connect to my computer using the provided USB cable. I’m using Reaper to record and play sound through my speakers. However, I’ve encountered two issues: Even with the buffer size set to 16 and the sample rate at 96 kHz, I’m experiencing slight latency. I’m struggling to get a clean sound through my speakers, even with presets downloaded from the marketplace. Do you have any advice or solutions to fix these problems? Thank you in advance for your help! FR Bonjour, J’ai récemment acheté un Line6 Helix LT que je connecte à mon ordinateur via le port USB fourni. J’utilise le logiciel Reaper pour enregistrer et faire sortir le son sur mes enceintes. Cependant, j’ai remarqué deux problèmes : Même avec une taille de buffer réglée sur 16 et un taux d’échantillonnage à 96 kHz, j’ai une légère latence. J’ai du mal à obtenir un son propre sur mes enceintes, malgré l’utilisation de presets téléchargés sur le marketplace. Auriez-vous des conseils ou des solutions pour résoudre ces problèmes ? Merci d’avance pour votre aide !

Using MIDI commands, after loading/selecting new preset and changing it, loading same preset again does not reloads effect rather keeping it with the last change. How can I reload the preset again?

Hi guys. So, my old Helix from 2017 fried. I mainly used it for a bit of FX, and as a backup for my Engl Powerball 2. It would control all 4 channels via the ext amp out, and in the command center I could assign whatever channel I wanted to any button. The options then were tip, ring, 1 and 2, or None, which equated to each of the 4 channels. I hadn't updated it since ver. 3.0 or something, because I got what I needed from it. So, I finally bought a new one. I updated it immediately. Now, the "None" option is gone from the Control Center Amp Cntrl, and it won't let me switch channels the same way, or at all in Preset nor Snapshot mode. The upper right button (FS6) now reads PRESET/STOMP. I toggle to stomp, then it allows me to toggle through the amp channels. I'm hoping it's a simple fix and user error, but, I'm not a happy camper. Can anyone help? My old one did this with ease. Thanks. I

Hi everyone, I’m part of a duo (guitar and drums), and I use my Helix to play both guitar and bass parts simultaneously. Here’s my current setup: 1. I connect my guitar to the Guitar In on the Helix. 2. One output goes to my Marshall JCM 800 amp for the guitar signal. 3. Another output processes the low frequencies and sends them to an Orange Dual Terror amp. This setup works great and allows us to create a full sound. However, I’d like to add a new feature to expand our creative possibilities: using the Looper. The issue I’m facing is: • The Looper only works on one signal path (either guitar or bass). • When I start a loop with the Looper, I lose the live bass or guitar signal, which limits our options. My goal is to find a solution or a routing setup that allows me to record a loop with both the guitar and bass parts at the same time, while still being able to play live over the loop with a riff or melody. Do you have any advice on how to configure this, ideas to optimize my setup, or examples of routing that would work for this configuration? I’m open to any suggestions, even if additional gear is required. Thank you in advance for your help!

I have made 50 Helix patches, free to download, I thought I'd share: Demo: https://youtu.be/rdeUEojxK_A?si=LVJcx4liah111HC9&t=160 Download here: https://giannichiarello.com/product/modellers-patches/

Is "The Big Book of Helix Tips and Tricks" at Sweetwater worth it?

I am trying to get my Helix to use the setup I have tweaked in Powercab edit but I'm not sure how to tell the Helix that there are more than the basic Powercab settings. I suppose I have to link the Helix edit and Powercab edit but I can't seem to find a way to do that. Any help?

Hello, I searched the internet for help on using Helix Edit on Linux. I have no problem running the native Helix plugin under Arch Linux using Yabridge, which works flawlessly. However, I still need to perform firmware updates for my Helix Floor and enjoy the convenience of editing presets using Helix Edit. Since I couldn’t find anything online, I decided to come up with a solution myself. I can confirm that I was successful in running Helix Edit on Linux. Below are the steps to achieve it: 1. Install Wine and Required Dependencies Make sure you have Wine and its required dependencies installed. - sudo pacman -S wine wine-mono wine-gecko winetricks - yay -S wineasio - register the ASIO driver within Wine: wine regsvr32 wineasio.dll 2. Install Line 6 Helix Edit in Wine Download the Helix Edit installer Run the installer using Wine: wine path/to/helixedit_installer.exe Follow the installation prompts. 3. Workaround for USB Connection Using USB Passthrough with VirtualHere (USB Sharing): Since Wine doesn't natively support USB devices like the Line 6 Helix, a solution is to use a USB-over-network tool like VirtualHere, which allows USB devices to be shared with Wine over a virtual connection. Steps for VirtualHere: Installation: - yay -S virtualhere-server-bin - yay -S virtualhere-client Run the VirtualHere USB Server on your Linux machine: sudo ./vhuitarm -b Or use the appropriate version for your machine. Run the VirtualHere Client in Wine: wine path/to/virtualhere_client.exe The USB device (Helix) will now appear in VirtualHere, and you can "attach" it inside Wine (Alternative to VirtualHere) Configuring USB Device Access via usbip: For a more manual solution, you can use USB/IP to share your USB device and try to access it from Wine. Install usbip: sudo pacman -S usbip Load the necessary kernel modules: sudo modprobe vhci-hcd Find the USB device: usbip list -l Bind the USB device (replace <busid> with the correct ID from the previous command): sudo usbip bind -b <busid> The device should now be accessible within Wine.

Hello guys I just built some new tones that took months of work. I think that the Periphery fans are going to enjoy them. This Bass preset is meant to emulate exactly each parallel signal on the Neural DSP Parallax plugin. It also features a custom Impulse Response. Let me know what you think! P.S: I am saying "exactly", because I literally tested every single amp sim on the Fractal and Helix arsenal, until I found the single amp sim that fitted perfectly. https://www.sbtones.com/product-category/helix/

Hello. For the last year I've been on and off trying to fix my HX effects unit. I bought it second hand from my guitar tutor and used it for gigs. It was working great, no water damage, no bad sockets or anything. It lost signal during a show and came back, and then did the same thing again. After that it would boot and play completely normal for maybe 30 seconds and then freeze. It did this for a week or so. Then, it got to the point where it won't boot at all. It lights up and the panels shine but no text, no sound, nothing. I tried changing power supplies, all the software. It won't recognize the USB device. So it's essentially bricked. I've watched a ton of videos and tried all the power up combinations. I'm at a loss to be honest. I'd be happy to send it for repair if it was a reasonable price but just some clarity on what else I can do would be great, because I loved playing with this unit. Thanks, Padraic.

Dears, I use Helix with a bass guitar the way I send a signal from Helix to my Ampeg combo (via 6,3 mm jacks; just for a stage - to not depend on the monitors) and to PA (via XLR, cabinet simulation included) and I would like to ask for your suggestions: I would like to purchase a bass amp so I could go for a gig only with the head and use the local cabinet (simply to save some space in a van). I need it only for the power, not to work with sound since it is created directly in Helix and I connect the Helix to the FX loop return so I basically by-pass the EQ etc. I would start on 400 W power. So my idea is some simple (simplier = better) but powerful amp. Would you have any recommendations please? Thank you in advance for your feedback. BR, Kurt Strohschneider

One of the channels in the headphone output is peaking. Ive tried updating, restarting, different headsets. Still overdrives. Ive tried to use the send output as well.. this does not distort. Similar experience? What can I do? Cheers! Robert

Title says: Make FX loop great again. They should! Here is how: Having experiented a bit with the FX loop and trying a lot of things. There is so much wrong with it. You wanna have a FXloop for on of your Gainpedals infront of your digital amp? Noise You wanna have a OD Pedal before your digital Distortion Pedal which also is in front of your digital Amp? Even more Noise You wanna extend your HX (Stomp or Effekts probally) with hardware Pedals cause your preset its allready packed full? wakwaaaak Your FXloop also requiers Blocks which takes space from your overall preset. Sadly, if you think you can "upgrade" the capabilitys of your effects of stomp your mistaken. Idk what it is with Send/return or Loop blocks. pretty sure it wont take much DSP away from anything. We have come so far. Since Update 3.0 we enjoy 8 instead of 6 Block in HX Stomp and Effects. Fix to get more out of the HX: Whouldnt it be great to get Send/Return or Loop Blocks there own sort of thing? Like the Signal Split. We can allready to it, it takes no block. I whould love to see Line6 implement 1 free FXLoop or 1 free set of Send/Return in non Helix hardware with limited Blocks. Just like the Signal Split. --- And that noise.... Its pretty much unusable if you plan on using an Amp within HX and use Hardware OD oder SD. Digital OD and SD are fine. And thats really a shame. Not even the best Gate Pedal with 4cm will help you with that. Since it only takes to block with no hardware signal chain attached to throw white noise at you like nothing else. Can we talk also about FXLoop in Stereo. If you plan on using the Stereo Loop with a Splitter cable to get FX L and R at the same time... yea, you get that. But one Signal chain will be left, the other right. Giving terrible phasing problems. Pretty much unusable that way. Fix for phasing?: Why is it that you dont have a option to make both inputs Mono instead of one R one L stereo. So you can have both of your signalchains but the just produce mono sound. Ofc you want that stereo stuff for delays or something like that. But the raw signal with OD. we dont need stereo for that. Point 1 and 2 combined "Fix": Imagin not having a Send/Return/Loop Right and Left in the first place. Why not having just Send/Return/Loop and let us choose L/R in the setting of the block. That whould mean if you want to create a Preset with 2 different loops, Left and right, you can change them via Snapshot or Button. you have your X Pedal active and wanna switch snapshots and get your X Pedal off the Signalchain and add your Y Pedal. If its an option to select which Channel you wanna have its an instand win. Leave the Trials in peace and you can have 2 signal chains for the price of one. Overall i love my Stomp. But im just so disapointed of the FXloop. Its just a hassle and you litterly gain nothing from it. You actually loose more then you gain, since you cant adress normal pedals via Midi and can only have 1 loop at a time despite having the capabilitys for having 2. I know this phasing issue is discussed for years. And i know that nobody from Line6 will even read this thread. but damn i wish they whould cause i feel like after making such great upgrades to the software, this whould turn the HX from 10 to 11. If you have workarrounds for that. feel free to tell me. I have my setup working now, but again, i have to delete Blocks to get Room for FXloop which doesnt really do a lot. I simply cannot have stacks ODs or SD in a chain even with a Gate cause of the all present whitenoise which comes even when you dont have a pedal plugged in. And i cant use the Stereo send and L/R return to its fullest cause of the phasing and Stereo issues. PS: All that stuff whould also make extremly good sense considering the new ishly HX One. If you want to expand HX Stomp or Effects via HX One, you encounter the exact problems. Noise - FXloop blocks ... Fixing them or just adjusting the function of FXloops/Send/Return means HX One becomes actually more viable as an upgrade option. listen to me Line6 :P