USB midi: has this been fixed since hd500

[markwesse]

Hi all

im looking to upgrade as a number of things have improved but 1 thing that is important is USB compliant class = yes! Great, now can you actually now use midi commands from the fb or do u still have to :/ plug in an external midi as well?

thanks

[datacommando]

On 4/23/2022 at 8:52 AM, markwesse said:

Hi all

im looking to upgrade as a number of things have improved but 1 thing that is important is USB compliant class = yes! Great, now can you actually now use midi commands from the fb or do u still have to :/ plug in an external midi as well?

thanks

Hi,

 

From the Helix 3.0 Owner’s Manual- Rev F - English - Page 9 - Back Panel

 

USB Helix also functions as a high quality, multi-in/out, 24-bit/96kHz audio inter- face for Mac and Windows® computers, with DI, Re-amping, and MIDI functionality built right in. Helix can also record to an iPad or iPhone mobile device (with optional Apple Camera Connection Kit). Use of a USB 2.0 (or higher) port is required—Do not use an external USB hub

 

All the manuals for the range of Helix product are full of useful information.

 

https://line6.com/data/6/0a020a3f041b611d61cac763b/application/pdf/Helix 3.0 Owner's Manual - Rev F - English .pdf

Oh, yeah, the HD500 - I still have a POD HD500 which I previously used to patch into my Helix floor just to use the Dimensions effect. Those fine people at Line 6 then added all that stuff as Legacy FX in the Helix. Therefore, as you say you are looking to upgrade, I would suggest that you “road test” a Helix - it’s light years away from your HD - no comparison!

 

Hope this helps/makes sense.

[markwesse]

Thanks