Line 6 Helix Owners Manual

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How did they get "that sound"?
Line 6 Tone Templates are a great way to help get you started with building your guitar rig, whether it is hardware-based, software-based, or a combination of both. Whether you are just getting started and want to find out what gear your favorite guitarist used, or a seasoned pro needing to emulate a rig for a last-minute session or gig – you'll find the Line 6 Tone Templates an invaluable resource for guitar-rig related questions.



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H E L I X  2.54 Release Notes


Bug Fixes
- Pop noise can occur when exiting Tuner in four cable method setup with FX loop block engaged and audio playing upon entering and exiting Tuner -FIXED

- Once every 74 minutes or so, the AES/EBU or S/PDIF digital signal could drop out for several seconds -FIXED

- Other bug fixes and improvements

Known Issues
- No CC Toggle MIDI data is sent when changing between different Snapshots that feature CC Toggle command assignments in Lit state

- In rare cases, a crash can occur when creating an Input or Output in HX Edit (moving split/join to B path) while having a None block selected

- In rare cases, PC messages are sent after Instant Commands on preset load, resulting in perceived delayed response by the device receiving MIDI

- Shuriken Variax bank names will not appear in firmware until Helix is connected to a Mac/PC and Workbench HD is launched

- In rare cases, pitch artifacts may be heard on selected delay blocks when the Time parameter is set to Note Sync values higher than 1/2 Triplet

OS: Mac OS X, Mac OS Jaguar, Mac OS Panther, Mac OS Leopard, Windows 7, Mac OS Snow Leopard, Mac OS Lion, Mac OS Mountain Lion, Windows 8, Mac OS Mavericks, Mac OS Yosemite, Windows 10, Mac OS El Capitan, macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra


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https://line6.com/support/page/kb/effects-controllers/helix/helix-pedal-maintenance-procedure-r861/


The instructions contained in the document below illustrate how to resolve loosening and squeaking that may be encountered with your Helix® floor processor's built-in expression pedal. Line 6 recommends that this maintenance be performed by an Authorized Service Center. Please note that while opening your Helix to perform this maintenance does not void your warranty, attempting this procedure yourself is done at the risk of potentially damaging the unit.


https://line6.com/support/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=6280
Helix_Expression_Pedal_Troubleshooting_Instructions_Rev_A.pdf



The procedure is demonstrated in the following video:



Elantric

https://line6.com/support/topic/28901-marshall-jvm-channel-switching-with-helix-midi/

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pbatts wrote>
Marshall JVM Channel Switching with Helix MIDI
This works with Helix Firmware Version 2.20 and later.

PURPOSE - Have your JVM automatically switch to any desired channel preset combination when pressing any Helix Preset or Snapshot button.

IMPORTANT - Following the procedures described here may cause you to lose any MIDI switching settings you already have programmed into your Helix and JVM.



IMPORTANT: Set Helix MIDI Global Settings by going to Menu Button > Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo > MIDI PC Send (Page 2) > Off

With that understood.

DO THIS FIRST

Connect a standard, five pin, MIDI cable from the Helix MIDI Out/Thru connector to the JVM Midi In connector.

DO THIS SECOND

JVM Factory Reset - the following procedure is for a JVM205H (See the Reset procedure for your amp if different).

This will erase all the MIDI presets and set MIDI reception channel to #1.

1. Switch the amplifier power off (power switch off, not standby switch).
2. Press and hold CLEAN/CRUNCH MODE switch.
3. Switch the amplifier power on (power switch on, not standby switch).

The two channel LEDs will glow steady red.

4. Release the CLEAN/CRUNCH MODE switch.

Both the CLEAN/CRUNCH MODE and the OVERDRIVE MODE switch LEDs will be lit solid red.

6. Press OVERDRIVE MODE switch.

Both LEDs will blink Red then the CLEAN/CRUNCH MODE switch will light Green.

Done with that.

Channel Switching with Helix Presets Only

If you do not use Helix Snapshots, and only use Helix Presets, this is for you. You can have your JVM switch to any channel settings when changing Helix Presets.

Here is how:

1. Press any Helix Preset button EXCEPT the one you want to program.
2. Set your JVM channels, reverb, fx loop etc. to the settings you want.
3. Put the JVM in the Learn mode by pressing the FOOTSWITCH/MIDI PROGRAM switch two times.

The FOOTSWITCH/MIDI PROGRAM switch on the JVM will be blinking.

4. Press the Helix Preset button you want to program.

The FOOTSWITCH/MIDI PROGRAM switch will blink fast a few times and go out.

Done.

Now, every time you press that Helix Preset button, the JVM will switch back to those settings.

Repeat for other Presets.

Channel Switching with Helix Presets and Snapshots

IMPORTANT - Before you make the change to MIDI Switching for Snapshots it is important to understand that once you make the change to MIDI Switching for Snapshots, you will have to go through all of your Presets and program at least one Snapshot. Otherwise, when switching between Presets, the amp settings will stay in their last state. Also, any MIDI Switching for Presets, that you have now, will be lost.

With that understood.

DO THIS FIRST FIRST

Make a list like this:

Preset# Snapshot# Program # Description
01A 1 0 Clean Green
01A 2 1 Overdrive Green
01A 3 2 Overdrive Green / Reverb On
01A 4 3 Overdrive Green / Reverb On / Master Volume On

This is just a sample list. Your final list will, likely, look quite different. For now, just use this list for the programming examples. More on this later.

The Program # is the code number of the MIDI PC (Program Change) Message that the Helix will send to the JVM when you press a Preset or Snapshot button on the Helix. This is how the JVM knows to change to a certain combination of settings. The Description is how the amp channels will be set after pressing a Preset or Snapshot button on the Helix.

If MIDI and Program Change and PC Message sounds like a foreign language to you right now, do not worry, you will not need to know any of that technical stuff. Just make the list and follow along.

DO THIS SECOND

Go to Menu > Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo > Page 2 > MIDI PC Send - Turn this off > Press Home button

DO THIS THIRD

Navigate to the Preset you want to program and select Snapshot 1.

Press the Menu button and then press the Command Center knob.

Use the joystick to move to an unused Instant Command (Lightning Bolt). Any Commands already in use will have a Turquoise triangle above them. If you do not see any Turquoise triangles, just go to the lightning bolt in the top left corner. That is Instant Command 1.

With an Instant Command (Lightning Bolt) now highlighted, turn the Command knob to Command - Bank/Prog

You should see five settings and they should look like this:

Command: Bank/Prog
Midi Ch: Base
Bank CC00: off
Bank CC32: off
Program: off

Now, get the list that you made, earlier.

The only Helix setting we are going to change is Program. Looking at the list we see that the Program# for Preset 01A Snapshot 1 is 0. So, set the Program to 0 (zero). Leave everything else as/is.

Press Snapshot 2 button. Set Program to 1.

Press Snapshot 3 button. Set Program to 2.

Press Snapshot 4 button. Set Program to 3.

Press the Save button two times. You should now be back at the Home screen.

We have, now, programmed our first four Snapshots on the Helix to do channel switching duties on the JVM. The only thing left to do is program the JVM to match.

Looking at the list, we are saying we want Preset 01A Snapshot 1 to be Clean Green on the amp.

On the Helix you should be on Preset 01A.

Press Snapshot 2 button. Yes, Snapshot 2, that is not a misprint.

Set the JVM to Clean Green. Press the FOOTSWITCH/MIDI PROGRAM switch two times. It should be blinking to indicate it is in the learn mode.

Press Snapshot 1 button. The JVM FOOTSWITCH/MIDI PROGRAM switch will blink rapidly a few times and then go out.

Set JVM to Overdrive Green. Press the FOOTSWITCH/MIDI PROGRAM switch two times.

Press Snapshot 2 button.

Set JVM to Overdrive Green / Reverb On. Press the FOOTSWITCH/MIDI PROGRAM switch two times.

Press Snapshot 3 button.

Set JVM to Overdrive Green / Reverb On / Master Volume On. Press the FOOTSWITCH/MIDI PROGRAM switch two times.

Press Snapshot 4 button.

Done.

Preset 01A Snapshots 1-4 should, now, recall the amp settings just like it is on the list.

Setting Preset Default Snapshot

To set a particular Snapshot as the default, for any given Preset, perform the following:

In this example we will set Snapshot 2 as the default for Preset 01A.

Navigate to Preset 01A and select Snapshot 2. Press the Save button two times.

Done.

Now, every time you switch to Preset 01A, no matter where you were, it will automatically go to Snapshot 2 and the JVM will switch to whatever amp settings you had for that Snapshot.

Summary and Caveats

Before you make the change to MIDI Switching for Snapshots it is important to understand that once you make the change to MIDI Switching for Snapshots, you will have to go through all of your Presets and program at least one Snapshot. Otherwise, when switching between Presets, the amp settings will stay in their last state. Also, any MIDI Switching for Presets, that you have now, will be lost.

Following the procedures described here may cause you to lose any MIDI switching settings you may already have programmed into your Helix and JVM.

The JVM will store 128 settings. For the two channel JVMs, there is a possible 48 settings combinations. For the four channel JVMs there is a possible 96 settings combinations. Each setting will have a different Program# (0-127). For example, if you wanted to add Clean Amber to the list, that would get a new Program#, maybe 4 since that has not been used already. If you are using/re-using a setting that is already on the list, even if it is on a different Preset, you would still use that same Program#. For example, if I wanted to use Clean Green on Preset 13B2 Snapshot 3, the Program# for that Snapshot is still going to be 0.

If you are only using two Snapshots for a Preset, you do not have to program all four like we did above. By the same token, if you are using eight, you will have to program the other four.

Special thanks to @phil_m and everyone that helped me work through this.

admin

https://line6.com/software/index.html
2.70 "The Marketplace Update"

New Features (Firmware 2.70)

Marketplace support—Marketplace is a new online destination that lets users purchase presets and impulse responses created by select third-party content gurus. From the lower left-hand corner of HX Edit, click "My Account" and then choose "Get More Presets..." or "Get More IRs..."

Three New Tuner Types—From the Tuner page, turn the Type knob to choose between "Fine" (color-changing needle tuner with fine tuning bar), "Coarse" (color-changing needle tuner with no fine tuning bar), and "Strobe". SEE IMPORTANT KNOWN ISSUE BELOW*

New Features (Helix Native 1.70)
Marketplace support—Marketplace is a new online destination that lets users purchase presets and impulse responses created by select third-party content gurus. From the lower left-hand corner Helix Native, click "My Account" and then choose "Get More Presets..." or "Get More IRs..."

New Features (HX Edit 2.70)
Marketplace support—Marketplace is a new online destination that lets users purchase presets and impulse responses created by select third-party content gurus. From the lower left-hand corner of HX Edit, click "My Account" and then choose "Get More Presets..." or "Get More IRs..."

Multi-device support—HX Edit now opens a new window when multiple Helix or HX boxes are connected. For example, if you have Helix Floor and your bass player has HX Stomp, you can now connect both and quickly and easily copy and paste individual blocks back and forth. Windows can also be manually opened and closed from the Devices pull-down menu

Improvements

The tuner now accurately tunes notes down to 21.83 Hz (low F) for 5-string basses

HX Stomp only—Shortcut: If HX Stomp is in Preset or Snapshot mode, or FS3 in Stomp and Scroll mode has been assigned to something other than TAP/TUNER, you can now press ACTION and PAGE> together to open the Tuner screen

HX Stomp only—Shortcut: Press ACTION and <PAGE together to quickly toggle the Global Settings > Preferences > Snapshot Edits value

Bug Fixes
Helix Floor, Rack, LT only—A couple of amp models (including Cali Texas Ch 2) have their polarity reversed. When combined with another amp in parallel, this could cause phase cancellation. NOTE: This may affect the sound of some presets, especially if you swapped the polarity of Path B in the mixer block — FIXED

Helix Floor, Rack, LT only—Amp > Cali Texas Ch 1 could gradually decrease in level when Mid and/or Bass parameters are set to 0.0 — FIXED

Helix Floor, Rack, LT only—Delay models with two Time parameters could sometimes reset note divisions when changing snapshots — FIXED

HX Effects only—Clearing or cutting a block on Path B from HX Edit could sometimes HX Effects to freeze when in stomp footswitch mode — FIXED

HX Effects only—Switching from a preset with a Split > Crossover block to a preset with a Split > A/B block could sometimes cause HX Effects to freeze — FIXED

HX Effects only—When EXP Position is set to Global, the expression pedal's position could not be recalled immediately after switching presets, which could cause undesired signals to pass through — FIXED

HX Effects only—In rare cases, exiting the Tuner could sometimes slightly adjust signal level and tone — FIXED

HX Effects only—When connecting both left and right inputs, exiting the tuner could sometimes cause the right side of certain effects blocks to not be heard

HX Effects only—In very rare cases, engaging a certain combination of footswitches while connected to HX Edit and then power cycling HX Effects could clear certain blocks — FIXED

HX Effects only—From HX Edit, copying and pasting an Output block over itself could sometimes paste Mixer parameters — FIXED

HX Effects only—Switching Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo > Tempo Select values while transmitting MIDI clock could sometimes result in sending incorrect tempi — FIXED

HX Effects only—After resetting Global Settings, Tap Tempo could become unresponsive while receiving MIDI Clock — FIXED

HX Effects only—HX Edit would not reflect the Looper > 1 Switch Looper's bypass status — FIXED

HX Effects only—Mixer parameter values could inadvertently be copied into new empty presets — FIXED

HX Effects only—Quickly changing snapshots from HX Edit could sometimes cause hardware and software to disconnect — FIXED

Helix Native only—Control/Command-click on parameter slider would not always snap to the hardware's default value — FIXED

Many other minor bug fixes and improvements

Known Issues
*IMPORTANT: The three new tuner types only appear for those registered users who didn't complain incessantly about Helix's previous tuner on social media. For those who did complain (AND WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE), the new tuner will be unlocked once you perform ONE of the following:
Post a photo of yourself on the Helix Facebook Group with the "><" logo written on your forehead in black Sharpie (washable magic marker is acceptable). The admins have been given the authority to unlock units with flagged serial numbers; assuming business hours, please allow 1-2 hours for the new tuner page to be unlocked (NOTE: You may have to restart Helix/HX for the new tuner page to appear)

Post a meme of Arnold Schwarzenegger from Kindergarten Cop yelling "IT'S NOT A TUNAAHH!" on either the Line 6 Helix—or—The Gear Page > Digital and Modeling Gear forum. Be sure to use the proper Impact font. Memes will not be judged for their artistic merit, although the spelling must be correct. Again, admins have been given the authority to unlock units with flagged serial numbers

If you'd prefer to participate silently, you may instead manually rename 47 presets "Patience is Key" (NOTE: Will not work from HX Edit; nor can you just copy one "Patience is Key" preset into 46 additional locations. You must manually rename each one. Once all 47 presets have been named correctly, the inspector [or FS5 on HX Effects] will read "Tuners unlocked!")

HX Effects only—When Tuner Type is set to "Strobe" and your string is waaay out of tune, the graphic tuner nodes may appear a bit glitchy

HX Effects only—In rare cases, moving an Impulse Response block from Path A to Path B can cause a second IR block to reset its impulse selection

Importing bundles containing Marketplace assets can take notably longer

When manually engaging a rebuild presets command (holding FS1+2 or FS2+3), Helix can appear to freeze even though it doesn't. Wait 15-20 seconds for the rebuild to complete and all is well

Loading a Distortion > Kinky Boost block can sometimes result in an audible thump

HX Edit currently only supports one or two Helix or HX devices connected at the same time (true multi-device support is forthcoming)

Wait, are you serious about the sharpie forehead, Schwarzenegger meme, and renaming 47 presets thing? No. This is why you always read the entire release notes

Compatible OS: Mac OS X, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS Mavericks, Mac OS Yosemite, Windows 10, Mac OS El Capitan, macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra

arkieboy

Quote from: admin on October 17, 2018, 10:27:41 AM
https://line6.com/software/index.html
2.70 "The Marketplace Update"

Known Issues
*IMPORTANT: The three new tuner types only appear for those registered users who didn't complain incessantly about Helix's previous tuner on social media. For those who did complain (AND WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE), the new tuner will be unlocked once you perform ONE of the following:
Post a photo of yourself on the Helix Facebook Group with the "><" logo written on your forehead in black Sharpie (washable magic marker is acceptable). The admins have been given the authority to unlock units with flagged serial numbers; assuming business hours, please allow 1-2 hours for the new tuner page to be unlocked (NOTE: You may have to restart Helix/HX for the new tuner page to appear)

Post a meme of Arnold Schwarzenegger from Kindergarten Cop yelling "IT'S NOT A TUNAAHH!" on either the Line 6 Helix—or—The Gear Page > Digital and Modeling Gear forum. Be sure to use the proper Impact font. Memes will not be judged for their artistic merit, although the spelling must be correct. Again, admins have been given the authority to unlock units with flagged serial numbers

If you'd prefer to participate silently, you may instead manually rename 47 presets "Patience is Key" (NOTE: Will not work from HX Edit; nor can you just copy one "Patience is Key" preset into 46 additional locations. You must manually rename each one. Once all 47 presets have been named correctly, the inspector [or FS5 on HX Effects] will read "Tuners unlocked!")



I wonder if any one will ...  ;D
Main rig: Barden Hexacaster and Brian Moore i2.13 controllers
Boss SY1000/Boss GKC-AD/Boss GM-800/Laney LFR112

Other relevant gear: Line 6 Helix LT, Roland GR-33, Axon AX100 MkII
Oberheim Matrix 6R, Supernova IIR, EMu E5000, Apple Mainstage, Apple Logic, MOTU M4

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New Mac USB Audio Driver for Helix / HX Stomp
https://line6.com/software/index.html

Helix Mac Driver 1.0.5 improves multichannel audio performance and adds support for HX Stomp. It supports the following sample rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, and 96 kHz.


IMPORTANT! Installing the Helix Mac Driver 1.0.5 precludes using Helix with the class-compliant OS X Core Audio driver.


Note that macOS High Sierra 10.13 has implemented a change to how drivers are accessed that may require your attention. If you cannot use your Line 6 device after installing this driver, please see this article: macOS High Sierra 10.13 Driver Installation Change

After installing the driver and restarting your computer:
1. Make sure Helix/Helix Rack is connected to a dedicated USB port on your Mac. Do not use any sort of USB hub.

2. From the Apple menu, select "€œSystem Preferences" and click the Sound icon.

3. Click the Output tab. Line 6 Helix should appear in the list of devices. Click "€œLine 6 Helix"€ (or "Line 6 Helix Rack" "Line 6 Helix LT" or "Line 6 HX Stomp").

4. Click the Input tab. Line 6 Helix should appear in the list of devices. Click "€œLine 6 Helix"€ (or "Line 6 Helix Rack" "Line 6 Helix LT" or "Line 6 HX Stomp").

5. Open your DAW. In the list of audio devices, you may see two items-€”Line 6 Helix and (Helix Audio). Choose "€œLine 6 Helix"€ (or "Line 6 Helix Rack" "Line 6 Helix LT" or "Line 6 HX Stomp") for both Input and Output.


If for whatever reason you want to uninstall the Helix Mac Driver:
1. Navigate to Macintosh HD/Library/Extensions. Inside the Extensions folder, you should see an item named "L6Helix.kext."€ Drag this file to the trash.

2. Empty the trash and restart your computer. Helix will return to using the class-compliant OS X Core Audio driver.


Known Issues
- In rare occasions, loss of audio occurs after waking your computer from sleep
- Audio artifacts may occur while adjusting UI controls in several DAW applications



Compatible OS: Mac OS X, Mac OS Mavericks, Mac OS Yosemite, Mac OS El Capitan, macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave






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https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?posts/27754104/

Benifin wrote>

Pick your Amp* of Choice / 2 x 12 IR / 2 x 12 Cab of choice
M/Volume to 10
Input Impedance to 230k
As a starter set the B/M/T on 5
I also recommend HUM and Ripple to Zero
Up the SAG to 6-ìsh and BIAS down to 4-ish
Start Playing and slowly adjust the GAIN to preference
Once you have the "gain clarity" you want, fine tune with the B/M/T - if using a HB guitar, go easy on the MIDS
The Litigator* [ Fendery / Dumbly ] can get some awesome clean tones

HTH.

Ben

admin

https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/helix-saves-the-day-again.2010961/
metropolis_4 wrote>
So I was playing a gig with my Helix; I was using my little Alto powered speaker as a personal monitor, and I had a stage monitor for this show that had the rest of the band in it.

Something went wrong with the stage monitor and I lost it.

Luckily I had my trusty Helix, and it saved me.

I was able to unplug the XLR send to the stage monitor, plug it into the mic input on my Helix, and use path 2 in the preset to take input from the mic input, and output to only the 1/4" outputs. Then, I changed the output of my guitar in path 1 to Multi so it went out both the 1/4" and XLR outputs. Ran the 1/4" output to my Alto, and the XLR output to the board.

Now I had my monitor mix and my guitar both in the same speaker along with an isolated output of just my guitar to the board. And, I put a gain block in the signal path for the speaker which gave me the ability to blend it with my guitar to get the perfect balance in the monitor.

Helix saves the day again!

admin

NAMM 2019: Line 6 Helix 2.8 update – K.O.T added
Limited Edition Helix and new firmware imminent
Approximate reading time: 2 Minutes
NAMM 2019 Line 6 Helix update?
NAMM 2019 Line 6 Helix update?  ·  Source: Facebook

So then everyone is waiting for a certain Line 6 Helix update. Looks like it may well be dropping, but you are going to have to wait a little longer.

Line 6 Helix 2.8 update
You know me, I love a good rumour and the biggest one at NAMM 2019 was possibly that fabled Line 6 Helix 2.8 update. The whole Helix community has been waiting (not so patiently) with bated breath for this one to drop.

We were all hoping for a Winter NAMM announcement, sure we got the rather handy gig worthy, wireless system Line 6 Relay G10S. It certainly is a great piece of guitar kit, but not one what gets you as excited as the hyped announcement of new Helix products.

But it looks like it could be March until we finally get that firmware upgrade.

Helix User Group
What I can say is we are going to get 7 new amps, 10 effects and the ability to exchange presets between devices.

The Line 6 PowerCab will support XLR cables and possibly the best news of all. Plus, you can finally have some support for your Line 6 DT-25 and DT-50 amps!

Oh, and finally now everyone, no matter which version of the Helix hardware they own,  gets a cheap cross-grade to the Helix Native software, which has been ongoing for a while now anyway.

Amp List
Models should include the new – Fullerton Tweed, LaGrange Tweed, Revv Gen Clean, Revv Gen Gain1, Rev Gen Gain2 and an Ampeg SVT-4.





Line 6 Helix Update NAMM 2019
Line 6 Helix Update?

What Effects?
You need to scroll to around the 26-minute mark of the video below to get some more info on the 2.8 firmware updates.

These include models Shelf EQ, Tilt EQ  and also for a King Of Tone/ K.O.T. and the Zendrive!

Plus Ampeg Bass Scrambler, Sansamp Bass Driver BI V2 and Mooger Fooger MuRF

Limited Edition Colour?
Then there is the matter of the limited-edition coloured Helix floor pedals models that showed up on the Line 6 Helix Facebook Group. But, I will let you all argue that one out.

More Information
Line 6 Helix Page
Video

https://www.gearnews.com/namm-2019-line-6-helix-2-8-update/

admin

https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/helpful-line-6-links-for-getting-started-with-the-helix.1729160/

veritechc wrote>

Helpful Line 6 Links for getting started with the Helix Family of Products

So you have finally jumped on the Line 6 boat and drunk the Helix Kool-aid like I have. You have a brand new shiny Helix just awaiting you to claim your rock godhood. Your talisman of the sultry tones of silky goodness that is musical nirvana. But where do you go from here?

Luckily your friendly neighborhood malcontent Veritechc remembers just what it was like when I was a Helix neophyte. I remember thinking what the heck is this Cali Rectifier? What is a Scream 808? How do I change this treasure chest of tones into a beacon of fiery, smoldering, groupie enchanting musical perfection?

Glad you asked! I had a lot to learn along the way. Below I have gathered some very helpful links that will point you all in the right direction. This will be a living document. Please post any advice or links that you think will help and I will add them.

The Helix Family of products consists of (in order of release)

Helix Floor
Helix Rack
Helix Floor Controller
Helix LT
HX Effects
HX Stomp

Helix Product Comparison Chart
https://line6.com/support/page/kb/effects-controllers/helix/helix-lt-comparison-r857/

Chart direct download
https://line6.com/support/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=5051

Well first off the Helix home page:
https://line6.com/helix/
HX Effects
https://line6.com/hx-effects/
HX Stomp
https://line6.com/hx-stomp/



Helix Manual
https://line6.com/data/6/0a06439c97...elix 2.0 Owners Manual - Rev D - English .pdf
HX Effects Manual
https://line6.com/data/6/0a020a3d3f.../HX Effects 2.50 Owners Manual - English .pdf
HX Stomp Manual
https://line6.com/data/6/0a020a4010c935bb66a4c0c44f/application/pdf/HX Stomp Manual - English .pdf



Great places to buy a Helix products:

Sweetwater

Helix
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Helix--line-6-helix-guitar-multi-effects-floor-processor

HX Effects
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...-effects-guitar-multi-effects-floor-processor

HX Stomp
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...hx-stomp-guitar-multi-effects-floor-processor

(You can get up to 36 month financing)

American Musical Supply
Helix
https://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-LIN-HELIXFB-LIST

HX Effects
https://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-LIN-HXFX


HX Stomp
https://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-LIN-HXSTOMP

(12 months same as cash, 45 day return)

Musician's Friend
Helix
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/amp...multi-effects-guitar-pedal?rNtt=Helix&index=3

HX Effects
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/line-6-hx-effects-guitar-effects-processor


HX Stomp
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/line-6-hx-stomp-multi-effects-processor-pedal

(You can get up to 24 month financing)

ZZounds
Helix
https://www.zzounds.com/item--LINHELIXFB

HX Effects
https://www.zzounds.com/item--LINHXFX


HX Stomp
https://www.zzounds.com/item--LINHXSTOMP

(Pay as you Play financing)


Videos

Helix - Getting Started playlist


Ben Vesco
https://www.youtube.com/user/bvesco/featured

Jason Sadites
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhdK4-QIzo76Y_RIbxZctg


Steve Sterlacci
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbawdoeGr439blez7bqmjHQ


Chad Boston
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh0auv9-k2nBZkROBA8W1ng


Chad Huskey
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9JwLO8HgC91MxohYw1Paw


Jonny Lee
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCojrsgjSidXCAubYBRA2gvQ


The Helix Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpJrfCxQmio6zyjut4n0qRw/videos


Aaron Short
https://www.youtube.com/user/aaronshort


The Helix Hour
https://www.youtube.com/user/EricBroadbentSolo/featured



Tones!
Line 6 Custom Tone
https://line6.com/customtone/browse/helix/

Glenn Delaune
https://glenndelaune.com/helix-patches.htm

Fremen
https://fremenpresets.com/downloads/category/line6-helix/

Chad Boston's Premium Support and Lifetime L6h presets
https://www.facebook.com/groups/l6hpresets/

Chad's Cache of Tones and IRs
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/62izjz6jg2ed4qe/AAAoMUyWemq4C0iIdhurJHN1a?dl=0

Ben R Vesco
http://benvesco.com/store/product-category/patches/helix/

The Helix Channel (paid and free presets)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpJrfCxQmio6zyjut4n0qRw/featured
Britt Helix Preset Pack 1
https://mbritt.com/product/m-britt-helix-preset-pack-1/

Community (Best in the industry!)

Line 6 Helix Family of Products User Group - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/line6helixusergroup/

Line 6 Helix Worship Team Users
https://www.facebook.com/groups/helixworshipteamusers/

The self-aware Helix thread on The Gear Page
https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/line6-helix.1586637/

Line 6 Helix Forum
https://line6.com/support/forum/86-helix/

Helix Wiki
http://line6.wikia.com/wiki/Line_6_Wikia

Helix Help
https://helixhelp.com/

Tone Creation Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1618760245111752/

Amps

Helix Amps (72)

Click on the amp icon below:
https://line6.com/helix/index.html

Helix Amp Model Gallery
https://line6.com/support/topic/19961-helix-amp-model-gallery-real-controls-vs-invented/

Helix Help Amps
https://helixhelp.com/models/amps.html#guitar

https://helixhelp.com/models/amps.html#bass


This is from the amazing Fractal user Yek. It really helped me know the various amps on the Helix and is a must read for anyone who loves amplifiers.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8fvjvrqnryihp86/Yeks_Guide_to_the_Fractal_Audio_Amp_Models.pdf?dl=0

Cabs

Helix Cabinets (37)

Click on the Cab icon below:
https://line6.com/helix/index.html


Mics
Helix Microphones (16)

Click on the Mic icon below:
https://line6.com/helix/index.html

MICROPHONE TIPS/INFO: Compiled a list for everyone. Mics make a huge difference in different tones. The mic you choose could be a mic that isn't made for the right application. Sorry if any information is wrong but I tried to look for the best source. Enjoy! By Brock Davisson

57 Dynamic / Shure® SM57 - http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/sm/sm57-instrument-microphone

409 Dynamic / Sennheiser® MD 409 - http://www.coutant.org/md409u3/index.html

421 Dynamic / Sennheiser® MD 421-U - http://www.coutant.org/md421u4/

30 Dynamic / Heil Sound® PR 30 - https://heilsound.com/products/pr-30/

20 Dynamic / Electro-Voice® RE20 - https://www.electrovoice.com/product.php?id=911

121 Ribbon / Royer® R-121 - http://royerlabs.com/r-121/

160 Ribbon / Beyerdynamic® M 160 - https://africa-middle-east.beyerdynamic.com/m-160.html

4038 Ribbon / Coles 4038 - http://www.coleselectroacoustics.com/microphones/4038-studio-ribbon-microphone

414 Cond / AKG® C414 TLII - http://pro.akg.com/de/p/c414-b-tl-ii

84 Cond / Neumann® KM84 - http://recordinghacks.com/microphones/Neumann/KM-84

67 Cond / Neumann® U67 - http://www.coutant.org/u67/

87 Cond / Neumann® U87 - http://www.coutant.org/u87ai/

47 Cond / Neumann® U47 - http://www.coutant.org/u47/

112 Dynamic / AKG® D112 - http://recordinghacks.com/microphones/AKG-Acoustics/D-112

12 Dynamic / AKG® D12 - http://recordinghacks.com/microphones/AKG-Acoustics/D-12

7 Dynamic / Shure® SM7 - http://recordinghacks.com/reviews/tapeop/shure-sm7/


Helix Help Mics
https://helixhelp.com/models/mics.html
Effects

Helix Effects (194)

Click on the Effects icon below:
https://line6.com/helix/index.html

Reference Guides
https://helixhelp.com/models/#effects

Ideascale
(where the Helix users get to make suggestions on how to upgrade the product)
https://line6.ideascale.com/

Impulse Responses

Free Impulse Responses

FreeFriedman 2x12 by jrosberry (www.studiocat.com)
https://line6.com/support/topic/217...le-micspositions/?tab=comments#comment-164491

Ownhammer Mesa Boogie 4x12
https://www.ownhammer.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=181&products_id=411

Redwirez Marshall 1960A Celestion G12M-25s
http://www.redwirez.com/free1960g12m25s.jsp

The Amp Factory
http://www.theampfactory.com/free-stuff/

Line 6 Allure Pack IRs
https://line6.com/allure/

Cenzo Townshend IR Mix
https://www.celestionplus.com/free-download/

Chad Boston's OUTSIDE THE BOX PRESETS - LINE 6 HELIX PLATFORM - 60 PRESETS ALL AMPS
https://thefriendlygearfreaks.com/t...ne-6-helix-platform-60-presets-all-amps.5717/
Brock Davisson's Grand Slam of IR's
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7MJkH3xeFGsWWNxU1RGN25kZUU/view


Paid Impulse Responses

3 Sigma Audio
https://www.3sigmaaudio.com/shop/

Ownhammer
https://ownhammer.com/store/

Redwirez
http://www.redwirez.com/

Cab IR
https://www.cabir.eu/de/

Celestion
https://www.celestionplus.com/

Joey Sturgis IRs
https://joeysturgistones.com/collections/everything

Live Ready Sound
https://livereadysound.com/impulse-responses/

SinMix Metal Pack for Helix
http://www.sinmix.pl/custom-profiles-2/

MBlended IR Pack 1
https://mbritt.com/product/mblended-ir-pack-1/



Helix Accessories

Gear by CEBA
https://www.gearbyceba.com/


Mission Engineering
https://missionengineering.com/shop...pecific-use-exp/ep1-l6-line-6/?v=7516fd43adaa

https://missionengineering.com/shop-2/products/power/power-529/


Barefoot Buttons (version 1 fit the Helix)
https://barefootbuttons.com/product-category/version-1/




If there are additions, changes or corrections please message me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chris.saraga.9 or email me at csaraga@pacbell.net. I am also veritechc on just about every forum.
05/14/2019 - Added HX Stomp and updated all links. Added Steve Sterlacci, Chad Boston, Chad Huskey, Jonny Lee, The Helix Channel, Aaron Smith and The Helix Hour to videos.
04/20/2018 - Added HX Effects and checked all links. Added Chad Boston's Chad's Cache of Tones and IRs and Helix Accessories Category. Added Ben Vesco Videos. Added Helix Product Comparison Chart. added Zzounds. added Jason Sadites Videos.
05/02/2018 Added Mission Engineering pedal to Helix Accessories
05/04/2015 Added Barefoot Buttons


philjynx

#69
Repair? Not sure if I'd call it that. Tactile switches (as they are often known) are dirt cheap, I'd have replaced all of them with new ones. Brave man though.
Edit:
NO ATTEMPT TO AVOID STATIC! Don't follow this bloke's example.

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