hardtdc Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Thinking of buying Helix or LT but notice that HX offers more effects parameters than the other units. Can you download additional effects from libraries to the amp modeling units? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Right now, and I mean only for the next few days, the HXFX device includes more FX. But when Helix firmware v2.50 is released very soon all Helix devices - Floor, Rack/Control, LT, and HXFX - will offer the same FX models and parameters. HXFX does not include any amp/cab modeling. It was the first device to be released with firmware v2.50. The others will receive the v2.50 update this week. There is no ability to add FX models; they are embedded in the firmware and cannot be added or removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtdc Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Right now, and I mean only for the next few days, the HXFX device includes more FX. But when Helix firmware v2.50 is released very soon all Helix devices - Floor, Rack/Control, LT, and HXFX - will offer the same FX models and parameters. HXFX does not include any amp/cab modeling. It was the first device to be released with firmware v2.50. The others will receive the v2.50 update this week. There is no ability to add FX models; they are embedded in the firmware and cannot be added or removed. Thanks for the info. That clarifies things greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicLaw Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 The HXFX FAQ states that HXFX units shipping currently, contain fw 2.40. And, that all new HXFX users should install fw 2.50 once it drops in the next several days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHamm Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 None of the similar products on the market allow you to download additional FX, until they add them in firmware. Yes, Kemper allows you to download amp profiles, and that is indeed cool, but in terms of FX, Helix, Fractal, Kemper, Headrush... it’s always what the company has provided to you. Currently none of those companies offer any add-on “purchases†either. In other words, when the new verbs and amps for v 2.5 of Helix firmware come out in a few days, they’re free for everyone. Honestly, this is better... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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