feature request Idea: Linked Preset Inheritance

[Rlivingst]

Linked Preset Inheritance (Parent-Child Architecture)

The Core Concept:
Introduce a system where multiple "Child" presets can be linked to a single "Parent" template. Any changes made to the Parent (block selection, parameter settings, or signal routing) automatically propagate to all linked Child presets.  

How it Works:

 

• The Parent Template: A master preset that defines the core rig (e.g., your primary drive, delay, and reverb settings).
• Inheritance & Sync: Child presets stay "in sync" with the Parent by default. If you update the delay time on the Parent, every Child preset updates instantly.
• The "Local Divergence" Toggle: Within a Child preset, users can "unlock" or "diverge" specific blocks or parameters. For example:
   

  • Child A (Real Amp): Diverges by disabling the Cab block.
  • Child B (Direct/PA): Stays synced to the Parent's Cab block.
  • Child C (Agoura Amp): Diverges by swapping the Amp block for a different model while keeping all effects synced to the Parent.
• Re-Sync Command: A one-click option to revert a diverged block back to the Parent’s current state.  

Why This is Needed:
Currently, if a user discovers a better "Stage Reverb" setting during soundcheck, they must manually copy-paste that block into every song-specific preset. This new system would allow a single edit to update an entire setlist while maintaining the unique output configurations (FRFR vs. Amp) required for different venues.

 

 

[tmlambert]

I think most of that functionality exists using templates and set lists.

 

https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/presets

 

I have my standard Fender Twin  template, load a new preset based on that template, make the appropriate tweaks for the specific song, then save that song.

 

Once that is done, create a setlist under user presets and drag and drop the songs into the setlist.

 

Depending on your global settings, if you make settings on the fly and save them, that songs settings will change on all saved set lists and the parent.

 

if you don't want to save, just bank to a different preset and it will go back to the original version.

[PaulTBaker]

I may be missing something, but I believe the OP is linking the blocks, not the full preset..... so if you have a Master Favorite Slap Delay in multiple presets, then you find out that the slap works better with a quicker setting, then you change the Master Favorite Slap Delay.   Since the presets are all linked to the this Master Favorite Slap Delay, then the changes would be there.....

 

at least I think that is what the OP means...

[gbr13697]

The equivalent of Global Blocks in Fractal. Any block can be saved as a Global Block, and then used in other presets. If it is then changed and saved in any preset that uses it, the change propogates through all presets that use it.

Fractal also uses Library Blocks, which are the equivalent of Favourite Blocks. A Library or Favourite Block can be saved and recalled for use in other presets, but changes do not propogate.

[tmlambert]

Oh I see what you mean now.

 

i can see where having that option would be useful 

[Rlivingst]

Yeah, I read about global blocks in fractal after I posted this. I think that would accomplish the same goal to a degree. But, it might still be nice to have a global preset as well so you can maintain routing, inputs and outputs.