Problems with Stomp XL factory reset

[mcbubbz]

I recently purchased a new Stomp XL directly from a Yamaha shop. I had it on pre-order so the guy there installed the 3.5 firmware update prior to me getting it.

 

I've been getting familiar with it and I've noticed that:

1) a lot of factory presets seem to be missing (e.g. US deluxe norm, Brit J45 Brt) 

2) the preset list starts with some FX only presets (e.g. 01A FX:Stereo Swirl, 01B FX: 80's Craze) - I'm not sure if these are custom presets 

 

I've tried a factory reset, preset reset and rebuild presets from power up and there hasn't been any change.

 

I'm new to the Helix and would like to have the full typical stock presets to build from - has anyone encountered this or have any advice?

 

Thank you!

[phil_m]

I believe those are the correct factory presets. There aren’t factory presets for every amp model.

[silverhead]

There are different sets of factory presets for the various Helix hardware devices. Helix (Floor/LT/Rack), HX Stomp and Stomp XL, and HX FX all have different sets.

[MusicLaw]

To assist with your learning the Presets building process, consider downloading the free trial of Helix Native. When you install it as a DAW plugin or run it via VST Host, you'll be able to switch the Preferences > Hardware Compatibility from the default Floor/LT/Rack to HX Stomp XL or HX Stomp. As you do so, the Factory Presets list(s) will change. Each will populate with the Factory Presets or Setlists in the case of the Floor/LT/Rack. 

 

Doing the above will allow you to See, Edit, Save, Import Presets from one device to the other -- so long as each Preset meets the constraints of the destination device. For example, the Eight (8) Block per Preset and DSP constraints of the HX Stomp/XL will need to be complied with should you choose to use a Helix Floor/LT/Rack Preset with your HX Stomp XL. One method is to launch HX Edit and allow it to prompt you and handle the Preset conversion. The other method -- which I suggest for learning about Preset building -- is to simply use Helix Native to explore, Edit, Create and Save Presets on your own, using any Preset you choose as your starting example. You can do this in Helix Native running via VSTHost or DAW without your HX Stomp XL connected to your computer. Simply save any Presets you edit to your Hard drive so they'll be available to you to Import to your HX Stomp XL using HX Edit.  Hope this helps. 

 

Just be sure you use the 3.50 versions of all the above software so any of the Presets you view, edit, create, save, Import, etc. are Firmware 3.50 compatible.