jshimkoski 113 Posted February 19, 2016 Okay, All of the amps (guitar and bass) on http://helixhelp.com now have pages associated with them that contain reference videos (where I could find them). These pages will eventually include additional information, notable players, images, and a brief history description for each individual amp but that will definitely take some research and time. We're at a great starting point though! I hope you all like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joepeggio 76 Posted February 20, 2016 Went thru the site. Awesome! I especially liked the wiki references. Cool to see who used the amp and in the songs they were in. A good reference for tone. Great job. Bookmark bar worthy!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshimkoski 113 Posted March 18, 2016 I just updated helixhelp.com with more in depth information regarding Common Amp Settings. This information can be found at the bottom of the amps page. Thank you amsdenj for providing the information. I've also added further information regarding tone controls to the amps page. Thank you duncann for providing the link to that information. In the future, if anyone has improvements they'd like to see on helixhelp.com feel free to send me a private message. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gkinder 19 Posted March 19, 2016 AWESOME!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshimkoski 113 Posted March 21, 2016 I just updated helixhelp.com with a full-site PDF download for firmware 1.06.5. Thank you andreas for providing it and coming up with the idea! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klangmaler 156 Posted March 21, 2016 THANK YOU so much! Great for doing a printout (without the information that has been linked otherwise). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acelab 13 Posted March 21, 2016 You're welcome. I'll update it whenever there is a change on helixhelp.com and send it to Jason to put it on the site for download. Rock on, Andreas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glorioso 7 Posted March 21, 2016 This is great! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigRalphN 71 Posted March 21, 2016 Awesome work. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoneToner 7 Posted April 2, 2016 Hey I was curious if the Helix actually sounded like the effects/amps it said it was modeling and decided to make videos so others could see as well. If you want it on your site feel free to post it. This video compares the Helix vs the Timmy. This is my first video and hope to make many more in the next couple months. comments and suggested improvements are greatly appreciated. Thanks 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mileskb 156 Posted April 2, 2016 I'd say in a blind test, with a little more tweaking, it would be a lucky guess to tell the difference. Thanks for the work. !!! Excellent job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshimkoski 113 Posted April 2, 2016 Hey I was curious if the Helix actually sounded like the effects/amps it said it was modeling and decided to make videos so others could see as well. If you want it on your site feel free to post it. This video compares the Helix vs the Timmy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeYFaEiPZbc This is my first video and hope to make many more in the next couple months. comments and suggested improvements are greatly appreciated. Thanks Thank you for this! If you go to the distortion section of http://helixhelp.com you'll see a new link for the Teemah! that contains the video you created. Thanks again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HonestOpinion 922 Posted April 3, 2016 This site just keeps getting better and better, thanks for all your hard work! I would love to see a "Microphones" section added for a quick lookup and maybe even description of the different mic types. I find myself surfing for these quite a bit as I try to determine the best mic to use with my cabs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klangmaler 156 Posted April 4, 2016 Hello, dear jshimkoski! Your help could make you even more immortal ;) : http://line6.com/support/topic/19579-the-helix-community-needs-a-wiki/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshimkoski 113 Posted April 4, 2016 Hello, dear jshimkoski! Your help could make you even more immortal ;) : http://line6.com/support/topic/19579-the-helix-community-needs-a-wiki/ Thanks for forwarding me to that link. Helix Help is already a wiki. Anyone that would like editing capabilities can send me a PM and I'll give you a username/password. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshimkoski 113 Posted April 4, 2016 This site just keeps getting better and better, thanks for all your hard work! I would love to see a "Microphones" section added for a quick lookup and maybe even description of the different mic types. I find myself surfing for these quite a bit as I try to determine the best mic to use with my cabs. Hey man, There is already a "Mics" section on http://helixhelp.com A great read for guitar amp mic-ing and general recording can be found here: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug07/articles/guitaramprecording.htm I've add that link to the top of to the "Mics" section on Helix Help. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HonestOpinion 922 Posted April 4, 2016 Hey man, There is already a "Mics" section on http://helixhelp.com A great read for guitar amp mic-ing and general recording can be found here: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug07/articles/guitaramprecording.htm I've add that link to the top of to the "Mics" section on Helix Help. Fantastic, thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshimkoski 113 Posted April 4, 2016 I added a link to a nifty Helix Trick Document to the front page of http://helixhelp.com 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HonestOpinion 922 Posted April 5, 2016 I added a link to a nifty Helix Trick Document to the front page of http://helixhelp.com +1 Awesome! Ultimately it might be helpful to see these grouped under headings like "EQ", "Effects Settings", "Amp Settings", "Routing", "DT", "Variax", "Live Performance", "Recording", etc.. I like the way you credited the contributors by including their screenames! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshimkoski 113 Posted May 11, 2016 Minor update to http://helixhelp.com addressing its up-to-date status with firmware 1.12. Also... A huge update is coming to Helix Help very soon that will make it a much prettier, faster, leaner, and more robust user experience. Stay tuned... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverhead 8,807 Posted May 11, 2016 You're putting a lot of effort into this. It's a very useful resource and your efforts are appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmwpsych 6 Posted May 12, 2016 Hey guys, I wanted a place to visit that listed all of the models inside the Helix as well as the product each of them were based on. I couldn't find anything on the web so I made something: http://helixhelp.com The site is current with firmware 1.06.0 and I'll continue to update it and add features as time progresses. I'm not affiliated or associated with Line 6 or any of the products modeled by them. This is just a fan site. I hope you find it convenient and useful. This is awesome - thanks for doing this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martmann 1 Posted May 25, 2016 I have the Rack version with Helix controller, nowhere in the manual does it list how the switches are numbered, but I have tried to get "LED FUN" by holding the each of the switches that could logically considered #2 (one at a time, separately), and I have only initiated the controller update mode (which wasn't needed, it was already up to date). So, do these "Reset Options" work for the rack Version (with controller)? I really want to dim the scribble strips, significantly, and can find no way to do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncann 758 Posted May 25, 2016 I have the Rack version with Helix controller, nowhere in the manual does it list how the switches are numbered, but I have tried to get "LED FUN" by holding the each of the switches that could logically considered #2 (one at a time, separately), and I have only initiated the controller update mode (which wasn't needed, it was already up to date). So, do these "Reset Options" work for the rack Version (with controller)? I really want to dim the scribble strips, significantly, and can find no way to do it. Hmm. That's an interesting question. Someone from Line 6 would have to answer about the differences in reset options between the floor and rack versions. My guess is most of them are the same with the differences being in the diagnostic/test mode stuff. The LED FUN would fall in that category. By the way, the LED FUN doesn't actually do anything useful. For the scribble strips, I don't think there is a way to dim them on either unit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martmann 1 Posted May 26, 2016 Thanks for the reply duncann, That is amazing that nobody at Line 6 thought that LED backlights should be dimmable (maybe they were too busy making an otherwise awesome Helix), I can't think of another LED screen, with a backlight, that isn't adjustable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshimkoski 113 Posted July 6, 2016 Firmware 2.00 is available! I've updated http://helixhelp.com with the latest models. The full-site PDF download is still at firmware 1.12. If anyone would like to provided an updated version please let me know. Thanks and enjoy the new Mesa Mark IV! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acelab 13 Posted July 7, 2016 As promised above I've already updated the full-site PDF download to v2.00 and Jason has already added it to his page. Rock on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loranmontgomery 0 Posted July 8, 2016 As a Helix newb, this is incredibly helpful. Thanks SO much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommasoferrarese 8 Posted July 8, 2016 Hi! Thanks for the very helpful and great job! Only info that I cannot find is about the tube studio pre.. Any info about it? Thanks Tommaso Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshimkoski 113 Posted November 22, 2016 http://helixhelp.com has been updated with the new models found in firmware 2.10. Excited for the new firmware! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zzz123 18 Posted November 22, 2016 Great work man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HonestOpinion 922 Posted November 22, 2016 http://helixhelp.com has been updated with the new models found in firmware 2.10. Excited for the new firmware! Well done sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MusicLaw 208 Posted November 22, 2016 Much Appreciated!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLF2007 30 Posted December 1, 2016 Hey guys, I wanted a place to visit that listed all of the models inside the Helix as well as the product each of them were based on. I couldn't find anything on the web so I made something: http://helixhelp.com The site is current with firmware 1.06.0 and I'll continue to update it and add features as time progresses. I'm not affiliated or associated with Line 6 or any of the products modeled by them. This is just a fan site. I hope you find it convenient and useful. I'm reposting your site to maybe get it to the top of the thread. Super useful site all - around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshimkoski 113 Posted August 16, 2019 It’s been ages since I’ve given an update about https://helixhelp.com so I figured I should give one. Here are some of the latest updates: This past weekend I fixed an ugly issue related to some 404 errors that were brought to my attention by @HonestOpinion. All of those issues should now be resolved. If you encounter any more, please let me know via the contact form on Helix Help or right here in this thread. I updated the look of the header to have a darker look. I felt it needed to match the Helix a bit better than it did. All of the models are up to date with the latest firmware version of Helix and I’ll continue to update it as Line 6 has new releases. Behind the scenes I’m adding the firmware release version to every model and that information will display in the model lists once they become available. Other than that, I’ve been making small updates here and there to polish some things and fix minor issues. I have some big plans for more manuals and better model listings. I really want to thank all of you guys for using Helix Help. It is amazing that a website that I started just so I could more easily remember some model information on the Helix has turned into such a popular destination. As per the usual, if you find anything that needs fixed, updated, or if you just have an idea for a new feature you’d like to see, feel free to contact me anytime. I try my best to reply as quickly as I can. Thanks again. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HonestOpinion 922 Posted August 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, jshimkoski said: It’s been ages since I’ve given an update about https://helixhelp.com so I figured I should give one. Here are some of the latest updates: This past weekend I fixed an ugly issue related to some 404 errors that were brought to my attention by @HonestOpinion. All of those issues should now be resolved. If you encounter any more, please let me know via the contact form on Helix Help or right here in this thread. I updated the look of the header to have a darker look. I felt it needed to match the Helix a bit better than it did. All of the models are up to date with the latest firmware version of Helix and I’ll continue to update it as Line 6 has new releases. Behind the scenes I’m adding the firmware release version to every model and that information will display in the model lists once they become available. Other than that, I’ve been making small updates here and there to polish some things and fix minor issues. I have some big plans for more manuals and better model listings. I really want to thank all of you guys for using Helix Help. It is amazing that a website that I started just so I could more easily remember some model information on the Helix has turned into such a popular destination. As per the usual, if you find anything that needs fixed, updated, or if you just have an idea for a new feature you’d like to see, feel free to contact me anytime. I try my best to reply as quickly as I can. Thanks again. Thank you very much for all the great work you do to support this community! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites