Help with initial Helix LT Install

[tonyzubo 1]

Right now I am feeling pretty stupid, but I shouldn't.  I am no techno idiot but I am feeling like one trying to do the initial setup for the Helix LT.  I want to install the Helix Editor, Helix application and firmware update  I have read the instructions through several times and am completely frustrated.  I had the HD500x and updated everything with no problems and could go on about how I have set up my network, recording studio, DAW etc but I won't waste your time trying to prove that I do know a little bit about technology.  Why isn't there a simple step by step instruction on how to do this.  

 

I have version firmware 2.12.1 on my LT.  The instructions at Line 6 say to install the correct editor first.  Well, I cannot find the editor software anywhere on the Line 6 site and obviously I don't have The Editor Software on my MacBook Air.  I downloaded the bundle at the bottom of the page, but it doesn't know where to install it when I try to install it. 

 

If someone could walk me through this or refer me to a video or instruction on how to do this and where to find the software I would really appreciate it.  I found plenty of videos on YouTube about how to update the software but nowhere to show how to initially install the Editor Software.

 

If I am having this many problems with this, I can't imagine what a person who really is not proficient must go through getting this thing up and running. 

[tonyzubo 1]

Well OK after a great deal of trial and error I finally got this thing set up.  I researched back through some additional posts and found the solution. Now I can play and try it.  Thanks, sorry about the rant.  It was frustration driven. 

[bradlake 31]

Your frustration is justified, IMO, the install protocol is absolutely one of the weak links in the helix chain, seemingly unnecessarily convoluted, especially involving preset/Ir saving/restoring.,I believe it will be attended to at some point , cause too many people get screwed by it.

[ssantoro 0]

Hi Tony, I'm going to receive my LT in a couple of weeks. Could you share your steps to accomplish initial setup? Thanks in advance!

[Josh_guitarreiru 0]

Hi all,

 

I have just started with Helix LT (firmware 2.12.2) and have created some presets that I want to keep. However I want to update, but according to the instructions I must have the correct editor version (2.12 I guess) to be able to backup my presets. I'm not finding this editor version anywhere, any help with this?

many thanks

 

Cheers