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Hello everyone, I’m posting this as a Helix user to share some feedback that I’ve seen repeated many times across forums, communities, and online discussions. Helix is an extremely powerful and creative platform. At this point, it goes far beyond being “just a pedalboard” and has become a real sound design tool. It allows complex routing, multiple signal paths, splits and merges, parallel processing, MIDI integration, external control, studio and live workflows, and very advanced creative setups. However, the official documentation and learning resources currently available often feel too general and not deep enough, especially for users who want to move beyond basic presets. Manuals usually explain what features do, but not how to actually use them in real-world musical or sound design contexts, nor how different elements interact with each other. Key areas such as advanced signal routing, creative use of paths and blocks, MIDI workflows, integration with external gear, the Helix editor/app, and tools like Showcase have enormous potential, but their explanations are often fragmented or very limited. As a result, learning typically depends on trial and error, scattered YouTube videos, or paid third-party courses. From personal experience, it’s very common to have many creative ideas—complex effect chains, immersive or experimental live setups, multi-unit configurations—and to know that Helix can achieve all of this, but not know where to start or where to find reliable, structured information. I think this represents a great opportunity for Line 6: providing more structured educational resources, such as in-depth illustrated PDF documentation, clear learning paths, and possibly official courses. Not just explaining how things work, but why they work, and how to approach Helix as a sound design platform rather than a simple pedalboard. For many users who work full time and have limited time to experiment, clearer and more structured learning resources could make a huge difference in reducing frustration and unlocking Helix’s full creative potential. Thanks for reading, and I’d be interested to hear if others here feel the same way.