CACHERA Posted February 11, 2024 Share Posted February 11, 2024 Good evening I would like to connect my smartphone to the Helix to play backing tracks or Spotify songs at the same time. I've tried using the USB port on the Helix but it doesn't work. I should point out that the pod is then plugged into my speaker. I don't use the pod as an audio interface to a computer. Have you tested this? Is it possible? Thanks in advance for your feedback Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted February 11, 2024 Share Posted February 11, 2024 A POD is not a SMARTPHONE. The device needs to be a USB HOST for it to work. Smartphones are computers, but may not work as USB HOSTs. IOW, the devil is in the DETAILS. I connected my iPhone to the USB port on my Helix and Helix Outs to powered speakers and it works fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACHERA Posted February 13, 2024 Author Share Posted February 13, 2024 So the helix isn't a smartphone! Thanks for the clarification... What routing settings do you use? I use an Android smartphone. Maybe the problem comes from there too? Best regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted February 13, 2024 Share Posted February 13, 2024 On 2/13/2024 at 12:03 PM, CACHERA said: I use an Android smartphone. Maybe the problem comes from there too? Hi, I would guess that the problem is with your Android phone rather than the Helix. See this info from way back. More More Even more Even more about Android Another Maybe time to buy an iPhone? Hope this helps/makes sense. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted February 13, 2024 Share Posted February 13, 2024 On 2/11/2024 at 12:18 PM, CACHERA said: Good evening I would like to connect my smartphone to the Helix to play backing tracks or Spotify songs at the same time. I've tried using the USB port on the Helix but it doesn't work. I should point out that the pod is then plugged into my speaker. I don't use the pod as an audio interface to a computer. Have you tested this? Is it possible? Thanks in advance for your feedback Regards I'm sorry, I completely misunderstood your post. As the links provided by @datacommandoindicate, Androids are not a good fit for your needs. After researching, I bought my first iOS device - an i5 - back in 2013 specifically for it's audio capabilities. You might check out Craigslist/eBay for an older iPad. I got an Air2 for $99 and it works great for everything - Catalyst Edit, Amp Sims, DAWs, drum machines, Spotify/YT to Helix etc. Simple, cheap USB B to Lightning cable connection. The bigger screen is also REALLY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACHERA Posted February 13, 2024 Author Share Posted February 13, 2024 On 13/02/2024 at 19:07, datacommando said: Salut, Je suppose que le problème vient de votre téléphone Android plutôt que de l'Helix. Voir cette information depuis longtemps. Plus Plus Encore plus En savoir plus sur Android Un autre Il est peut-être temps d'acheter un iPhone ? J'espère que cela aide/a du sens. Thank you very much for all these informations. I'll try with my iPad or my Android smartphone via the send/return connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACHERA Posted February 13, 2024 Author Share Posted February 13, 2024 On 13/02/2024 at 19:40, rd2rk said: Je suis désolé, j'ai complètement mal compris votre message. Comme les liens fournis par@datacommandol'indiquent, les androïdes ne conviennent pas à vos besoins. Après des recherches, j'ai acheté mon premier appareil iOS - un i5 - en 2013 spécifiquement pour ses capacités audio. Vous pouvez consulter Craigslist/eBay pour un iPad plus ancien. J'ai acheté un Air2 pour 99 $ et il fonctionne très bien pour tout : Catalyst Edit, Amp Sims, DAW, boîtes à rythmes, Spotify/YT vers Helix, etc. Connexion par câble USB B vers Lightning simple et bon marché. L'écran plus grand est également VRAIMENT sympa ! Ok perfect. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted February 14, 2024 Share Posted February 14, 2024 On 2/13/2024 at 7:55 PM, CACHERA said: Thank you very much for all these informations. I'll try with my iPad or my Android smartphone via the send/return connector. Hi, The problem with connecting from your phone or iPad using the 3mm headphone output to the Return jack socket on the Helix is that you need to patch the return onto a path that goes direct to the output of Helix without any fx blocks on it. You need to have no effects processing on the backing track playback. Hope this helps/makes sense. Bonjour, Le problème de la connexion à partir de votre téléphone ou de votre iPad à l'aide de la sortie casque de 3 mm à la prise de retour de l'hélice est que vous devez corriger le retour sur un chemin qui va directement à la sortie de l'hélice sans aucun bloc fx dessus. Vous n'avez pas besoin d'avoir de traitement d'effets sur la lecture de la piste d'arrière-cœur. J'espère que cela aide/a du sens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACHERA Posted February 14, 2024 Author Share Posted February 14, 2024 Yes. I'll try also with USB connexion with iPad or Macboopro.. regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted February 14, 2024 Share Posted February 14, 2024 On 2/14/2024 at 4:05 PM, CACHERA said: Yes. I'll try also with USB connexion with iPad or Macboopro.. regards. Hi, Ah, if you have a MacBook Pro is is very simple - just connect it to your Helix with the USB cable. The Helix is class complient for use with Apple Mac computers and should show up as an Output Device from your Menu bar. You can play tracks from your Music (iTunes) app, Spotify etc. For the iPad you may need to use the Apple Camera Connection Kit. (ACCK) If you have GarageBand you can also use your Helix to Record your guitar. Hope this helps/makes sense. Salut, Ah, si vous avez un MacBook Pro, c'est très simple : connectez-le simplement à votre Helix avec le câble USB. L'Helix est conforme à la classe pour une utilisation avec les ordinateurs Apple Mac et devrait apparaître en tant que périphérique de sortie dans votre barre de menus. Vous pouvez lire des morceaux à partir de votre application Musique (iTunes), Spotify, etc. Pour l'iPad, vous devrez peut-être utiliser le kit de connexion d'appareil photo Apple. (ACCK) Si vous disposez de GarageBand, vous pouvez également utiliser votre Helix pour enregistrer votre guitare. J'espère que cela aide/a du sens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACHERA Posted February 14, 2024 Author Share Posted February 14, 2024 Yes. I'll try also with USB connexion w On 2/14/2024 at 6:42 PM, datacommando said: Hi, Ah, if you have a MacBook Pro is is very simple - just connect it to your Helix with the USB cable. The Helix is class complient for use with Apple Mac computers and should show up as an Output Device from your Menu bar. You can play tracks from your Music (iTunes) app, Spotify etc. For the iPad you may need to use the Apple Camera Connection Kit. (ACCK) If you have GarageBand you can also use your Helix to Record your guitar. Hope this helps/makes sense. Salut, Ah, si vous avez un MacBook Pro, c'est très simple : connectez-le simplement à votre Helix avec le câble USB. L'Helix est conforme à la classe pour une utilisation avec les ordinateurs Apple Mac et devrait apparaître en tant que périphérique de sortie dans votre barre de menus. Vous pouvez lire des morceaux à partir de votre application Musique (iTunes), Spotify, etc. Pour l'iPad, vous devrez peut-être utiliser le kit de connexion d'appareil photo Apple. (ACCK) Si vous disposez de GarageBand, vous pouvez également utiliser votre Helix pour enregistrer votre guitare. J'espère que cela aide/a du sens. Perfect your explanations ! Thanks again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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