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2.0 OWNER’S MANUAL

Contents

Welcome to Helix 4

What’s In the Box? 4

Common Terminology 4

Helix Rack Front Panel / Helix Control Top Panel 6

Helix Rack / Helix Control Back Panel 8

Home Screen 10

Quick Start 11

Connect Helix Rack and Helix Control 11

Setting Proper Output Levels 11

Selecting Presets and Setlists 12

Preset Footswitch Mode 13

Stomp Footswitch Mode 13

Snapshot Footswitch Mode 14

Looper Footswitch Mode 14

Pedal Edit Mode 15

Selecting Blocks/Adjusting Parameters 16

Bypassing a Block 16

Choosing a Block's Model 16

Choosing an Input 17

Choosing an Output 17

Moving Blocks 18

Copying and Pasting a Block 18

Clearing a Block 18

Clearing All Blocks 18

Saving/Naming a Preset 19

Serial vs. Parallel Routing 19

Removing Parallel Path B 20

Moving Split & Merge Blocks for More Parallel

Routings 20

Dynamic DSP 22

Block Order and Stereo Imaging 22

What is Variax? 23

The Blocks 24

Input 24

Output 25

Eects 26

Amp+Cab 29

Amp 30

Preamp 30

Cab 31

Impulse Response (IR) 32

Send/Return 33

Looper 34

Split 34

Merge 34

Tuner 36

Tuner Settings 36

Snapshots 37

Snapshots > Block Bypass 37

Snapshots > Parameter Control 38

Snapshots > Command Center 39

Using Snapshots 39

Copying/Pasting a Snapshot 40

Swapping Snapshots 40

Renaming a Snapshot 40

Saving Snapshots 41

Determining Snapshot Edit Behavior 41

Arranging Preset, Snapshot, and Stomp Switches 41

Bypass Assign 43

Quick Bypass Assign 43

Manual Bypass Assign 43

Customizing a Footswitch Label 44

Customizing a Footswitch Color 44

Swapping Footswitches 44

Controller Assign 45

Quick Controller Assign 45

Manual Controller Assign 45

Clearing a Block's Controller Assignment(s) 47

Clearing All Controller Assignments 47

Customizing a Controller Footswitch Label 47

Command Center 48

Assigning a Command 48

Copying and Pasting a Command 50

Copying and Pasting All Commands 50

Clearing a Command 50

Clearing All Commands 50

Customizing a Command Footswitch Label 50

Customizing a Command Footswitch Color 50

Global EQ 51

Resetting Global EQ 51

Global Settings 52

Resetting All Global Settings 52

Global Settings > Ins/Outs 53

Global Settings > Preferences 54

Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo 54

Global Settings > Footswitches 55

Global Settings > EXP Pedals 55

Global Settings > Displays 55

Hardware Monitoring vs. DAW Software Monitoring 57

DIRecordingandRe-amplication 57

ASIO

Driver Settings (Windows

only) 59

Core Audio Driver Settings (Mac

OS X only) 59

MIDI 60

MIDI Bank/Program Changes 60

MIDI CC 60

Please Note: Line 6, POD, StageSource and Variax are trademarks of Line 6, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. L6 LINK, DT25, DT50, and Helix are trademarks of

trademarks of Apple, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory stan-

dards. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation

in the United States and/or other countries. YouTube is a trademark of Google, Inc. Cubase and ASIO are trademarks and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Pro

Tools is a registered trademark of Avid Technology, Inc.

Welcome to Helix

Thank you for purchasing Helix Rack,oneofthemostpowerfulandexibleaudiopro-

cessors ever created. We hope it helps drive your search for tonal bliss and spawns

years of creativity, both on stage and in the studio.

As Helix Rack and Helix Control (purchased separately) are designed to be used to-

gether, this manual covers both.

What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

AlthoughHelixmayappearcomplicatedatrstglance,it'sdesignedinsuchaway

that once you learn a few basic concepts and shortcuts, you'll be able to construct

both simple and complex tones at nearly the speed of thought, with very little menu

diving required.

Although you’re likely anxious to rip open the plastic and plug in, wait! At the very

least, check out the big color Helix Rack/Control Cheat Sheet that came in the box,

and keep it handy. Then read the "Quick Start" chapter of this manual and we’ll have

you up and shredding in no time.

NOTE: If you prefer to edit tones from your Mac

or PC, download the free Helix

editor application from line6.com/software.

TIP: Be sure to also visit line6.com/videos where we're always adding new

video tutorials covering the latest Line 6 gear!

What’s In the Box?

Helix Rack

• Line 6 Helix Rack

• Full-color Helix Rack/Control Cheat Sheet(readthatonerst!)

• USB ash drive containing the Helix Rack/Control Owner's Manual you’re

reading right now

• AC power cable

• USB cable

• Warranty card

Helix Control

• 25-foot CAT-5 cable for communication with and power from Helix Rack

• Warranty card

Common Terminology

While reading this manual, you may encounter several unfamiliar terms. It’s important

to know what they mean. Don’t worry—there’s no math.

Home

The Home screen is your primary workspace for creating and editing

tones. If you ever get lost, press to return to the Home screen.

Block

Blocks are objects that represent various elements of a preset, such

as amps, cabs, eects, splits, loopers, inputs, outputs, and impulse

responses.

Path

A pathrepresentsthesignalowofyourtone.Helixhastwoseparate

paths, 1 and 2, each with its own input(s) and output(s). Paths can be

serial (single) or parallel (dual). Path 1 can be routed into path 2 for

more sophisticated tones.

Preset

A preset is your tone. It consists of all blocks on the Home screen, foot-

switch assignments, controller assignments, and Command Center

messages.

Setlist

A setlist is a collection of presets. Helix has eight setlists containing

128 presets each.

Model

Each processing block can accommodate one model (or in some

cases, two models). Helix includes 45 guitar amp models, 7 bass amp

models,30cabmodels,16micmodels,and93eectsmodels.

Controller

Controllers are used to adjust various parameters in real time. For ex-

ample, the expression pedal can be used to control wah, or the tone

knob on a Variax guitar can be used to control amp gain and reverb

depth.

Send/

Return

Sends and Returns are used to connect additional equipment to Helix

for eects loops or processing multiple instruments simultaneously.

Helix has four mono sends and returns, but adjacent pairs can be se-

lected for stereo operation.

IRs (Impulse Responses) are mathematical functions representing the

sonic measurements of audio systems (for Helix, speaker cabinet and

microphone combinations). Helix can store up to 128 custom or third-

party IRs at a time. See "Impulse Response (IR)"

Variax

Variax isn't just a great guitar, it also contains special electronics that

recreatethesoundofotherspecicguitarsandinstruments,andallow

for instant retuning of each string. Helix and Variax communicate with

one another in unique and powerful ways. See "What is Variax?"

L6 LINK™

L6 LINK provides easy, single-cable, digital audio connectivity between

Helix and Line 6 StageSource

monitorsand/orDT-Seriesampliers.

See "L6 LINK Output"

FRFR

FRFR (Full Range, Flat Response) speakers, such as Line 6 Stage-

Source monitors, have the ability to amplify a modeler without adverse-

lyaectingitstone,ensuringgreatdetail,awidesweetspot,predict-

ability, and consistency from studio to stage. You could almost think of

FRFR monitors as very loud, gig-ready studio monitors.

DAW

DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) refers to any computer (or iPad) used

for audio recording. The components of a DAW include an audio in-

terface, audio recording software (such as Cubase

, Logic, Garage-

Band, Pro Tools

,etc.),andmonitoring system(amplier& speakers

or headphones). Helix functions as a high-performance USB 2.0 audio

interface with all major DAW software - See "USB Audio"

Helix Rack Front Panel / Helix Control Top Panel

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Helix Rack

1. Main Display This large color LCD is your window into the power of Helix.

2. Power Switch It's alive!

3. GUITAR IN Connect your primary guitar or bass guitar here. This jack provides

impedance selection and a switchable pad.

4. PRESET Turn this knob to select a preset. Press the knob to open the Setlist

menu. See "Selecting Presets and Setlists"

5. SAVE Press this button to rename and save changes to a preset.

6. PressthisbuttontodiveabitdeeperintoHelix,andyou'llndCommand

Center, Global EQ, Global Settings, and other menus.

7. If you ever get lost, press this button to return to the main Home screen.

8. Press this button once, or multiple times, to quickly jump to the tonestack

parameters (Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, etc.) of any Amp+Cab, Amp, and Preamp

models in the current preset.

9. Joystick Move the joystick to navigate the main display. On the Home screen,

move the joystick to select a block. Press ACTION and move the joystick to move

the selected block. Turn the joystick to change the selected block’s model. Press

the joystick to open the model list. Yeah, the joystick does a lot.

10. BYPASS Pressthisbuttontoturntheselectedblockonando.

SHORTCUT: Press and hold BYPASS to turn Global EQ on ( icon ap-

pearsintheupperrightcorneroftheLCD)ando.

11. ACTION Press this button to open the action panel for the selected block

or screen. From the Home screen, the action panel lets you move, copy, paste,

and clear blocks. Other screens may have unique action panels; for example, the

Global Settings action panel lets you reset all global settings at once.

12. <PAGE/PAGE> If the selected block or item has more than one page of pa-

rameters, dots appear to the right of the item’s name. Press < PAGE or

PAGE > to view more parameters.

13. Knobs 1-6 Turn one of the six knobs below the main display to adjust the

parameter's value above; press the knob to reset the parameter's value. If a rect-

angular button appears above a knob, press the knob to engage its function.

SHORTCUT: For most time-based parameters such as delay time or modu-

lation speed, press the knob to toggle between setting the value in ms or Hz

and note divisions (1/4-note, dotted 1/8-note, etc.).

SHORTCUT: Controllers can be assigned to most parameters. Press and

hold a parameter’s knob to quickly jump to the "Controller Assign" page for

that parameter.

14. VOLUME Turn this knob to control the Helix main output volume.

15. PHONES Turn this knob to control volume from the PHONES output.

16. TAP/TUNER Press this button two or more times to set the Helix tempo. Press

and hold to open the "Tuner".

17. PHONES Out (12Ω) Connect stereo headphones here; turn the top panel

PHONES knob to adjust volume.

NOTE: Helix provides plenty of gain for high impedance headphones. With

lower impedance headphones, you may notice a bit of distortion if the

PHONES knob is turned all the way up. This is normal.

Helix Control

18. Main Display This 20-character LCD displays the current preset number and

name. Press and hold Footswitch 12 (TAP) to engage the tuner display on both

Helix Control and Helix Rack.

19. Scribble Strips The twelve LCD scribble strips tell each footswitch's cur-

rent assignment, so there are never any surprises during a show. If a particular

footswitch has more than one block or item assigned, the scribble strip may read

“MULTIPLE (X)," where X is the number of assignments. You can custom label

scribble strips - see "Customizing a Footswitch Label"

20. Footswitches The capacitive, touch-sensitive footswitches have colored

LED rings that tell you the current state of the assigned block or item. While in

Stomp footswitch mode, touch (but don't press) a footswitch to quickly select the

assigned block or item. Touch the switch repeatedly to cycle through multiple as-

signed items. See "Stomp Footswitch Mode"

SHORTCUT: While in Stomp footswitch mode, touch (but don’t press) a

footswitch for two seconds to assign that switch to the selected block.

SHORTCUT: While in Stomp footswitch mode, touch and hold (but don’t

press) two switches to swap the assignments between them (including any

custom scribble strip names or LED colors).

SHORTCUT:Touch(butdon’tpress)TAPtobrieydisplaythetempopanel.

Thisletsyouquicklyne-tunethecurrenttempowithoutnavigatingtothe

Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo menu.

Helix Rack / Helix Control Back Panel

USB

AUX IN

MIC IN

OUT/THRUIN

AES/EBU INS/PDIF AES/EBU OUT

L6 LINK

GUITAR THRU

(BUFFERED)

OUT

LEFT/MONORIGHT

XLR OUT 1/4" OUT

SEND RETURN SEND RETURN

GND

LIFT

OFF

— 1 —

— 2 —

— 3 —

— 4 —

L/MONO

RIGHT

EXP2EXP1

EXP TOE SWITCH

EXP3

EXT AMP 1(TIP)/

2(RING)

CV OUT

WARNING / AVIS:

SHOCK HAZARD – DO NOT OPEN. RISQUE

DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE – NE PAS OUVRIR.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO

REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND

FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR

A CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE PURSUANT

TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE

FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS

DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL

INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE

MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE

RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRABLE

OPERATION.

100-240V

50 - 60Hz

100W Max

POWER REQUIREMENTS

PRUDENCECAUTION

RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION-

NE PAS OUVRIR

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SERIAL NUMBER

ETL LABEL

VARIAXMIDI

DIGITAL

SENDS / RETURNS

WORDCLOCKEXPRESSION PEDAL

ANALOG INPUTS

HELIX

CONTROL

TERMINATOR

PUSH

USH

EXP 1 EXP 2 EXP 3

EXPRESSION PEDALUSB

HOST

DC IN

EXP TOE

SWITCH

PUSH

CONTROL

37 38

3531

23 2522 24 2721

3433

323029

444342414039

Helix Rack

21. AUX IN (10kΩ) Connect a secondary, active-pickup equipped guitar or bass

here.

22. MIC IN Plug your microphone in here for processing your vocals or recording

to your computer via USB. This XLR jack provides 48V phantom power for studio

condensermicsandavariablelowcutlter.

23. SENDS/RETURNS 1-4 These 1/4” ins and outs can be used as FX loops for

inserting external stompboxes into your tone or as additional inputs and outputs

for connecting keyboards, drum machines, mixers, and other gear. See "Send/

Return"

24. Ground Lift Switch If you are experiencing hums and buzzes, press this

button in to eliminate ground loops between your equipment.

25. XLR OUT Use balanced XLR cables to connect to your studio gear or the

house mixer, PA or FRFR speaker(s) when playing live. When using a mono play-

back system, connect only the LEFT/MONO XLR jack.

IMPORTANT! Never connect Helix Rack's XLR outputs to a device whose

XLR inputs have 48V phantom power enabled!

26. 1/4” OUT Use unbalanced 1/4" TS cables to connect to your guitar amp, FRFR

speaker(s), studio monitors, or other playback system. When using a single amp

or speaker, connect only the LEFT/MONO 1/4” jack.

27. GUITAR THRU OUT Passes the signal received at the front panel Guitar In

with no A/D/A conversion.

28. AC In Connect Helix to a grounded AC power outlet.

29. Expression 1/2/3/Toe Switch Move a connected expression pedal to

controlvolume,wah,oracombinationofampand/oreectsparameters.(Option-

ally, expression pedals and a remote switch can be connected to Helix Control

- see item #44).

30. EXT AMP 1/2, CV/Expression Out Connect EXT AMP to your traditional

guitaramptoswitchitschannelsorturnitsreverbonando.UseaTRScablefor

dual operation (1=tip, 2=ring). Connect CV OUT to the expression pedal input on

stompboxes or CV (Control Voltage) input on vintage pedals or synths.

31. MIDI IN, OUT/THRU Connect Helix to your MIDI gear for sending and re-

ceiving program changes, continuous controllers, and other MIDI messages.

32. HELIX CONTROL Connect Helix Rack to Helix Control's HOST port via a

CAT-5 or Ethercon cable.

33. VARIAX Input Thisinputprovidespower,digitalaudio,eectscontrol,and

instant recall between Helix and a Line 6 Variax guitar. See "What is Variax?"

34. WORDCLOCK IN Receives a clock signal from an external audio interface or

digital mixer, synchronizing the Helix digital output to your system. If Helix is the

last device in your BNC wordclock chain, press the TERMINATOR switch in (ON).

35. S/PDIF IN/OUT Digitally connect Helix to your studio equipment via S/PDIF

(75-ohm RCA) cables.

36. AES/EBU IN Digitally connect Helix to your studio equipment via AES/EBU

(110ΩXLR)cables.

NOTE: S/PDIF and AES/EBU cannot be active at the same time. See "Global

Settings > Ins/Outs" on page 53 for more information.

37. AES/EBU OUT, L6 LINK L6 LINK provides easy digital audio connectiv-

itybetweenHelixandLine6StageSourcemonitorsand/orDT-Seriesampliers.

Alternatively, digitally connect Helix to your studio equipment via an AES/EBU

(110ΩXLR)cable.See"L6 LINK Output"

38. USB Helix also functions as a high quality, multi-in/out, 24-bit/96kHz audio

interface for Mac

and Windows

computers, with DI, Re-amping and MIDI func-

tionality built right in. Helix can also record to an Apple iPad (with optional Apple

Camera Connection Kit). Use of a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port is required - Do not use an

external USB hub. See "USB Audio"

Helix Control

39. POWER Switch If Helix Control is left switched on, you may switch both on

andofromHelixRack'spowerswitch.

40. DC Cable Tie Reserved for potential future use.

41. DC IN Reserved for potential future use; for very long cable lengths, use a Line

6 DC-3G adapter (purchased separately).

42. HOST Port Connect Helix Control to Helix Rack via a CAT-5 (included with

Helix Control) or Ethercon cable.

43. USB Reserved for potential future use.

44. Expression 1/2/3/Toe Switch Move a connected expression pedal to

controlvolume,wah,oracombinationofampand/oreectsparameters.

NOTE: Adding a Wah or Pitch Wham block automatically assigns it to EXP

1. Adding a Volume Pedal or Pan block automatically assigns it to EXP 2.

Home Screen

90% of your daily tone building is accomplished from the Home screen.

Press at any time to return to the main Home screen.

Turn the joystick to select

a model; press the joystick

to open the model list.

indicates a stereo model

Each of the two signal

paths can be either parallel

(A and B) or serial (A only)

Turn PRESET to

select a preset

Use the joystick or

touch a switch top

to select a block

(outlined in white)

Split block (only

visible when

selected); move

down to create

a duplicate input

block

"E" appears if

the preset has

been edited

Merge block

(only visible when

selected); move

down to create a

duplicate output

block

Press BYPASS to

turn block on and

o(bypassed

blocks appear

dim)

Press <PAGE/PAGE> to

view more parameters for

the selected block. This

block has four pages

Press PRESET and then

turn Knob 5 (Select

Snapshot) to choose

one of eight snapshots

Select an output block and

turn the joystick to route the

signal to back panel jacks,

Path 2, or your computer via

USB. Each path can have

one or two output blocks

Select an input block

and turn the joystick to

set the input source.

Each path can have one

or two input blocks

Value appears white and

in brackets if a controller

or snapshot is assigned

to it

Press knob to return

Levels to unity (0.0dB)

and Pans to center

Press knob to toggle

between note value

and ms (or Hz)

Turn knobs 1-6 to adjust parameters

for the selected block

PATH 1

PATH 2

16B Dream Rig Duet

FeedbackTime

[37%]

Delay Harmony Delay

LevelMixKeyScale

0.0dB40%MinorD1/8

Hold BYPASS to

turn Global EQ

onando;Icon

appears when

Global EQ is on

Quick Start

Connect Helix Rack and Helix Control

1. Using the CAT-5 cable (included with Helix Control), connect

Helix Rack's HELIX CONTROL port to Helix Control's HOST

port.

NOTE: Helix Control receives power from Helix Rack. Helix Control's DC IN

jack may be required for very long CAT-5 cable runs. In such case, use only

a Line 6 DC-3G power supply (purchased separately - see the Line 6 Store).

2. Turn on both Helix Rack and Helix Control.

IfHelix Controlisleftswitched on, you may switch both onandofromHelix

Rack's power switch.

Setting Proper Output Levels

1. Make sure the VOLUME and PHONES knobs are turned down.

PHONES

2. Connect a guitar to the Helix GUITAR IN jack.

3. Connect the Helix outputs to your playback system.

The Helix 1/4” and XLR output levels must be set to match your playback system.

If you’re only using headphones for now, skip to step 9.

4. Press to open the Menu.

5. Press Knob 6 (Global Settings).

The Global Settings screen appears:

Ins/Outs

MIDI/T

emp

ays

Footsw

Global Settings

Pre

erences

EXP Pe

Firmware Version 2.00.0

Mic In

48V Phantom

Off0dBOff

Off

Mic In

Low Cut

Mic In

Gain

Guitar In

Pad

Ins/Outs

0.0dBMulti

USB In 1/2

Trim

USB In 1/2

Destination

Ins/Outs

6. If necessary, move the joystick to select the Ins/Outs submenu.

7. Press PAGE > to select .

8. Using Knobs 1 and 2 under the display, set levels according to

the table below:

Output Are you connecting to...? Then do this:

1/4”

Guitar pedal or the front of a guitar

amp

Set 1/4” Outputs to

“Instrument”

Powered speakers with unbalanced

inputs or digital recorder

Set 1/4” Outputs to “Line”

XLR

Mic inputs on mixer or standalone

mic preamps

Set XLR Outputs to “Mic”

PA/FRFR speakers or studio monitors

with balanced inputs

Set XLR Outputs to “Line”

9. Slowly turn up the VOLUME knob.

If you’re listening on headphones, slowly turn up the PHONES knob.

PHONES

Selecting Presets and Setlists

1. Turn PRESET to select presets within the current setlist.

Helix stores eight setlists, each containing 32 banks of four presets (A, B, C, and

D). As we promised, no math - that’s a grand total of 1,024 preset locations. If

that's not enough, your cover band should be asking for more money.

2. Press PRESET to open the Setlist menu:

Rename

Setlist

Rename

Preset

Reorder

Preset

Select

Snapshot

Rename

Snapshot

CC32: 007

PC: 005

CC69: 000

SNAPSHOT 1

1 FACTORY 1

2 FACTORY 2

3 USER 1

4 USER 2

5 USER 3

6 USER 4

7 USER 5

8 TEMPLATES

15A

15B

15C

15D

16A

16B

16C

16D

Cold Shot

Hey Joe

Tom Sawyer

Untitled Streets

Have a Cigar

Bottle Message

Mad House

Run Like

1 FACTORY 1 16B Bottle Message

Navigating the Setlist menu is straightforward:

Turn the joystick (or move it up and down) to select items in a list.

From the Setlist column, press the joystick (or move it right) to load its rst

preset.

From the Preset column, move the joystick left to go back to the Setlist col-

umn.

Turn Knob 3 (Reorder Preset) to move the selected preset up and down the

list.

3. Use the joystick to select Setlist 8 TEMPLATES > Preset 01A

Quick Start.

TIP: The dark text above Knob 2 displays the required MIDI messages for

recalling setlists, presets, and/or snapshots from external MIDI devices or

software. In the illustration above, the FACTORY 1 setlist is recalled with a

CC32 message of 007, the 16B Bottle Message preset is recalled with a

PC (program change) message of 005, and SNAPSHOT 1 is recalled with

a CC69 message of 000.

4. Press to return to the Home screen.

You should see something like this:

01A Quick Start

Ch VolPresenceBass MidDriveTreble

8.02.04.45.05.15.0

Amp+Cab US Deluxe Nrm

Preset Footswitch Mode

Preset mode is used to navigate presets in the current setlist.

1. If not already there, press FS6 (MODE) to select Preset mode.

The middle eight switches display two banks of presets and the active preset ap-

pears with a red LED ring and white scribble strip:

BANK

DAW Remote

01D

Jimi, Not Jimmy

01C

Dream Rig+Vocals

01B

None More Black

01A

TAP

H O L D F O R T U N E R

The Bishop Game

02D

Starsburn

02C

HechoDeEstrellas

02B

Powercore

02A

MODE

H O L D T O E D I T

2. Press BANK or BANK to choose the desired banks.

Thebanks’presetsash,indicatingthey’rereadytoload.

3. Press one of the eight preset switches to load the preset.

NOTE: Footswitch behavior can be customized. See "Global Settings > Foot-

switches"

Stomp Footswitch Mode

While in Stomp mode, each of the middle eight footswitches can do a number of

things:

• Toggleoneormoreblocksonando

• Toggle between two values of one or more parameters

• Generate a MIDI, External Amp control, or CV/Expression message

• All of the above, even simultaneously

If not already there, press FS6 (MODE) to select Stomp mode.

The middle eight footswitches display blocks' model names, parameter names, Com-

mand Center messages, and/or customized labels:

Ubiquitous VibeMystery Filter

notau

Harmony Delay

BANK

LooperMULTIPLE (3)OctoTeemah!

TAP

H O L D F O R T U N E R

MODE

H O L D T O E D I T

NOTE: If a switch is assigned to multiple blocks or items, its scribble strip reads

"MULTIPLE (X)," where X is the number of assignments, and stepping on the

switchturnsthemallonando.Ifsomeblocksareonandsomearebypassed,

stepping on the switch toggles each block's bypass state.

NOTE: While in Stomp mode, stepping on BANK or BANK temporar-

ily enters Preset mode. Once you’ve selected a preset, Helix returns to Stomp

mode.

Snapshot Footswitch Mode

Similar to the snapshots feature in some high end digital mixers, each of the Helix

eight snapshots stores and recalls the state of certain elements in the current preset,

including:

• Block Bypass—The bypass (on/o) state of all processing blocks (except

Looper), independent of any footswitch assignments. Also see "Snapshots >

Block Bypass")

• Parameter Control—The values of any parameters assigned to controllers

(up to 64 per preset). Also see "Snapshots > Parameter Control"

• Command Center—The values of any instant MIDI CC, Bank/Prog, MMC,

and CV Out messages, plus the state (dim or lit) of any CC Toggle, CV Toggle,

and Ext Amp messages. Also see "Command Center"

• Tempo—The current system tempo, if "Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo" >

Tempo Select is set to "Per Snapshot." (By default, it's set to "Per Preset")

1. Press BANK and BANK simultaneously to enter Snapshot

mode.

Themiddleeightswitchesash,indicatingasnapshotisreadytobeselected.

BANK

TAP

H O L D F O R T U N E R

CANCEL

SNAPSHOT 1

SNAPSHOT 5

SNAPSHOT 2

SNAPSHOT 6

SNAPSHOT 3

SNAPSHOT 7

SNAPSHOT 4

SNAPSHOT 8

2. Press one of the eight snapshot switches to select it.

NOTE: Snapshots are powerful enough to warrant their own chapter. See "Snap-

shots" for more information.

NOTE: If you don’t want Snapshot footswitches to disappear after selecting one,

set "Global Settings > Footswitches" > Knob 4 (Snapshot Mode Switches) to

“Manual Return.” In this case, Helix stays in Snapshot footswitch mode until you

press FS6 (CANCEL).

Looper Footswitch Mode

Looper mode is only available if a Looper block has been assigned to a footswitch

in Stomp mode. Nearly all factory presets in Helix have a Looper block assigned to a

footswitch, but your custom presets may not.

Looper Type Max. Loop Length (1/2 Speed) Max. Loop Length (Full Speed)

Mono

120 seconds 60 seconds

Stereo

60 seconds 30 seconds

1. From Stomp mode, press the footswitch labeled “Looper” (if

available).

Looper mode appears:

BANK

TAP

H O L D F O R T U N E R

EXIT

L O O P E R

REV

FWD

FULL

S P E E D

1/2

Switch Description

Step on to start recording a loop. Step on to end the loop and

immediately start playback. Step on to overdub additional parts. Step

on again to stop playback.

If you make a mistake on your last overdub, step on UNDO to erase it.

Step on to play the recorded loop once through.

Recording at full speed and then switching to 1/2 speed will also drop

the loop down one octave. Recording at 1/2 speed will double your

looping memory and switching to full speed will cause the loop to play

at double speed (up an octave).

Step on REV/FWD to hear your loop backwards.

NOTE: If you press while loop playback is stopped, this will always record a

new loop, and any previous recording will be discarded.

IMPORTANT! You may change presets while looping, but loop playback will

stop unless the preset you select includes the same type of looper block (mono

or stereo) on the same path (1 or 2) and is assigned to a footswitch.

NOTE: While in Looper mode, stepping on BANK or BANK temporar-

ily enters Preset mode. Once you’ve selected a preset, Helix returns to Looper

mode.

2. To return to the previous mode, press FS6 (EXIT).

Pedal Edit Mode

Mostblockscanbeeditedwithouttakingyourhandsotheguitar;ifyouhatehaving

to reach down and twist knobs, Pedal Edit mode will be your new best friend. Although

Pedal Edit is not intended to replace proper controller assignment, in a pinch, it can

also be used to tweak one parameter at a time during a performance.

1. Hold FS6 (MODE) for two seconds.

Thepreset'sprocessingblocksappearonthefootswitches,ashing:

A/BWhoWatt 100Mystery FilterVolume Pedal

Minotaur

1x12 US Deluxe

Adriatic DelayFX Loop 1/2OctoverbUbiquitous Vibe

EXIT

H O L D T O S A V E + E X I T

MORE...

If the preset has more than ten processing blocks, you may not see the block you

want. Press FS6 (MORE...) one or more times until you do.

NOTE: Selecting a block in Pedal Edit mode has no correlation to any foot-

switch assignment it may have.

2. Press the footswitch displaying the block you want to edit.

Theblock'srstpageofparametersappearatFS1—FS6.

Mod Speed Mod DepthFeedbackTime Mod Phas

EXIT

PAGEBACK VALUE– VALUE+

H O L D T O S A V E + E X I T

2 5 %0 °8 4 %2 0 H z5 0 %5 0 0 m s

If the block has more than one page of parameters, press FS8 (<PAGE) or FS9

(PAGE>) until you nd the parameter.

3. Press the footswitch displaying the parameter you want to ad-

just.

Press and hold a Time or Speed switch to toggle between setting the value in ms

or Hz and note divisions (1/4-note, dotted 1/8-note, etc.).

4. Use the expression pedal to adjust the parameter.

For ne adjustment, press FS10 (VALUE–) and FS11 (VALUE+). Hold FS10

(VALUE–) or FS11 (VALUE +) for faster adjustments.

Toselectadierentblock,press FS7 (BACK).

5. When nished, press FS12 (EXIT).

If you want to save any changes made to the preset, hold FS12 (EXIT) for two

seconds.

Selecting Blocks/Adjusting Parameters

Blocks are objects that represent various elements of a preset, such as amps, cabs,

eects,splits,loopers,andeveninputsandoutputs.

1. From Stomp footswitch mode, briey touch (but don’t press)

the footswitch assigned to the desired block.

The selected block appears with a white box on both the main LCD and the

scribble strip:

Harmony Delay

If multiple blocks are assigned to a footswitch, its scribble strip reads “MUL-

TIPLE (X).” Touch the top of the switch repeatedly until the desired block is

selected.

NOTE: Repeatedly touching a "MULTIPLE (X)" switch may jump to complete-

lydierentscreens,dependingonitsassignments.Forexample,ifaswitch

isassignedtoaneectblock,aneectparameter,and a Command Center

MIDI message, repeated touches will cycle through all three items on the

Home, Controller Assign, and Command Center screens, respectively. Basi-

cally, anything on the switch is only a touch away.

Alternatively, move the joystick to select a block.

SHORTCUT: Press to quickly select the Amp+Cab, Amp, or Preamp

block and its tonestack parameters (Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, etc.) appear.

If a preset has more than one of these blocks, press repeatedly to cycle

through all tonestacks.

2. Turn Knobs 1-6 below the screen.

Some blocks have more than one page of parameters, in which case dots on the

right side of the inspector indicate the current page. For example, the dots below

indicate that page 1 parameters are visible (the colored dot) and a total of four

pages of parameters are available:

3. Press <PAGE/PAGE> to access more parameters (if available).

Bypassing a Block

If a footswitch is assigned to the block, press the switch.

Alternatively, select the block and press BYPASS to toggle the

block on and off.

Bypassed blocks appear semitransparent and, if assigned to a footswitch, its LED ring

dims and scribble strip label grays out:

armon

NOTE:Theswitch'sLEDringandscribblestriplabelreectthecolorandbypass

state of its most recently selected block or item, even if other blocks assigned to

the same switch are enabled.

MULTIPLE

(3)

Choosing a Block's Model

To change an existing block’s model, select the block and turn the

joystick.

To create a new block, select an empty location and turn the joy-

stick.

Selecting models within the same category can be very quick. However, as Helix has

hundreds of items to choose from, using this method to, say, change a mono distor-

tion block (beginning of the list) into a stereo FX Loop block (end of the list) is very

slow. Instead, you should open the model list:

1. Press the joystick to open the model list:

FeedbackTime

[37%]

Delay Harmony Delay

LevelMixKey Scale

0.0dB50%MinorA1/8

Mono

Stereo

None

Distortion

Dynamics

Modulation

Delay

Reverb

Pitch/Synth

Multitap 6

Ping Pong

Sweep Echo

Ducked Delay

Reverse Delay

Vintage Digital

Transistor Tape

Harmony Delay

Mostmodelcategoriesincludesubcategories.Forexample,eectscangenerally

be mono or stereo (stereo models display the icon). Amp+Cab and Amp mod-

els have Guitar and Bass subcategories. Cab models have single and dual sub-

categories.

Turn the joystick (or move it up and down) to select items in a list.

Press the joystick (or move it right) to view a category or subcategory’s con-

tents.

Move the joystick left to go back one column.

IMPORTANT! If you encounter items in the list that are grayed out or un-

available, this means the current path (1 or 2) cannot accommodate that

category, subcategory, or model. See "Dynamic DSP"

2. Using the joystick, select the desired category, subcategory,

and model.

NOTE: Amp+Cab and Cab > Dual blocks are special in that they repre-

sent two models within a single block. To change the amp model in an

Amp+Cab block, press <PAGE until the amp icon is white and turn the

joystick. To change the cab model, press PAGE> until the cab icon is

white and turn the joystick.

To change the rst cab model in a Cab > Dual block, press <PAGE until

the left cab icon is white and turn the joystick. To change the second

cab model, press PAGE> until the right cab icon is white and turn the

joystick.

3. To close the model list, select an item in the far right column

and press the joystick again (or press ).

Choosing an Input

Move the joystick left to select an Input block and turn the joy-

stick.

Normally you should select “Multi,” which includes three simultaneous inputs: Guitar,

Aux, and Variax.

TIP: To view a list of available inputs, press the joystick.

SHORTCUT: From any Input block, joystick left to jump to the Output block.

From any Output block, joystick right to jump to the Input block. We call this the

"Pac Man Shortcut."

Choosing an Output

Move the joystick right to select an Output block and turn the joy-

stick.

Normally you should select “Multi,” which includes four simultaneous pairs of outputs:

1/4", XLR, Digital, and USB 1/2.

If Path 1 doesn't have enough block locations or DSP to accommodate your tone, it

can be routed to Path 2:

Select Path 1’s output block and turn the joystick to select Path

2A.

Path 2’s Input block displays an arrow, indicating it is being fed by Path 1.

If Path 2 has two input blocks, you may select either Path 2A or 2B, or even split your

signal further to both 2A and 2B. See "2 into 1" for an example.

TIP: To view a list of available outputs, press the joystick.

Moving Blocks

1. Select any block (other than Input or Output) and press ACTION.

The block appears “picked up” and the action panel appears. The inspector's

icon shows you the directions in which the block can be moved.

Use joystick to move block; move down to create Path B

Clear

Block

Clear All

Blocks

Copy

Block

aste

2. Move the joystick left or right to move the block.

Moving the joystick down moves the block to a new parallel B path. See "Serial

vs. Parallel Routing" for details.

NOTE: A block on Path 1 cannot be moved to Path 2 (and vice versa). You

can, however, copy and paste a block from one path to the other. See next

section.

3. Press ACTION again (or ) to close the action panel.

Copying and Pasting a Block

Blocks from one path can be copied and then pasted into the same path, the other

path,orapathinanentirelydierentpreset.

1. Select the block you wish to copy and press ACTION.

2. Press Knob 1 (Copy Block).

3. Select the location you wish to paste the block—even in a dif-

ferent preset—and press ACTION.

4. Press Knob 2 (Paste Block).

NOTE: Inputs, Outputs, Splits, Merges, and Loopers can also be copied and

pasted. However, if you, for example, try pasting the Looper into the Split

block's location, Knob 2 (Paste Block) will be grayed out. Furthermore, if the

destination path’s DSP cannot accommodate the copied block, the header

willbrieyread“CannotPaste—Path1[or2]DSPfull!”See"Dynamic DSP"

ear

Clear All

Blocks

Copy

Paste

Block

Cannot Paste—Path 1 DSP Full!

Clearing a Block

1. Select the block you wish to clear and press ACTION.

2. Press Knob 3 (Clear Block).

Clearing All Blocks

Clearing all blocks removes all processing blocks (including the Looper) and resets

bothPath1and2toserial.ItdoesnotaectPath1AorPath2AInputandOutput

blocks,nordoesitaectthe"Command Center"

1. Press ACTION.

2. Press Knob 4 (Clear All Blocks).

The following dialog appears:

OKCancel

Clear all blocks?

3. Press Knob 6 (OK).

Saving/Naming a Preset

1. Press SAVE to open the Save Preset screen:

Cancel Delete Insert

Replace 1 FACTORY 1 > 26A M’Lady Neckbeard

Setlist

Destination

26A

Save Preset

Save

M‘ Lady

Ne c

kbeard

Move the joystick left or right to move the cursor.

Turn the joystick (or move it up/down) to change the selected character.

Press Knob 2 (Delete) to delete the selected character and shift all following

characters to the left.

Press Knob 3 (Insert) to insert a space and shift all following characters to

the right.

SHORTCUT:PressthejoysticktocyclethroughA,a,0,and[SPACE].

2. Turn Knob 4 (Setlist) and Knob 5 (Destination) to choose the

Setlist and Preset location you wish to overwrite.

Any of the Helix 1,024 presets can be overwritten.

3. Press SAVE again or Knob 6 (Save).

Serial vs. Parallel Routing

Formanyguitartones,aserial(onestereopath)signalowismorethanadequate.

For example, our 8 TEMPLATES > 01A Quick Start preset has a volume pedal, wah

pedal, Amp+Cab, reverb, and looper, but there's still room for distortion, modulation,

and delay blocks:

Formoresophisticatedtones,aparallel(twostereopaths)signalowcanbecreated.

This lets one split the signal into two stereo paths, process them separately, and mix

the two paths back together.

1. Select the Amp+Cab block and press ACTION to pick it up.

2. Move the joystick down.

The Amp+Cab block is moved to a newly created parallel path B (lower).

In the illustration above:

Our guitar signal goes into the Volume and Wah blocks.

The signal is split to path 1A (upper) and path 1B (lower).

Stereo path 1A (upper) is sent to the Reverb and Looper blocks and Stereo path

1B (lower) is sent to the Amp+Cab block.

Stereo paths 1A and 1B are merged together after the Looper block and sent to

the Multi Output.

3. Press ACTION again to drop the Amp+Cab block.

This preset probably doesn't sound ideal. A more appropriate tone may have paths 1A

and 1B each with an Amp+Cab block, only to merge again before the Reverb...

...or maybe a single Amp block splitting into two separate Cab blocks...

...or two separate Amp and two separate Cab blocks...

...or two separate Amp blocks merging into a Cab > Dual block.

Remember, this is only half of your tone. You still have Paths 2A and 2B to play with!

Removing Parallel Path B

To remove path B, simply clear any blocks on path B (lower) or

move them all back up to path A (upper).

Moving Split & Merge Blocks for More

Parallel Routings

1. Use the joystick to select the point where paths A and B split

or merge.

"Split" and "Merge" blocks only appear when selected, but can be adjusted and

moved like any other processing block.

2. Press ACTION to pick up the Split or Merge block for moving.

Choose one of the following parallel routing options:

2 into 1

Move the Split block down to path B.

The Split block shifts left and a duplicate Input block is created:

ThisnewInputblockcanbeassignedtoacompletelydierentinput.Thisrouting

can be used for mixing a guitar and vocal, or the models and magnetic pickups in a

connected Variax guitar, each with their own processing blocks.

1 into 2

Move the Merge block down to path B.

The Merge block shifts right and a duplicate Output block is created:

In this example, the Input block is split to paths A and B, each with its own Output

block. Path A could be routed to the 1/4” outputs while path B could be routed to

the XLRs.

True Parallel

Move both the Split and the Merge blocks down to path B.

Duplicate Input and Output blocks are created:

In this routing, a guitar and vocal could be processed independently, each with its

owninput,stereopath,processingblocks,andoutputs.Alternatively,twodierent

band members could be processed independently.

Super Serial

A serial path has eight processing block locations. If that’s not enough, you can use

parallel path B to create one big “super serial” path.

1. Move the Merge block down to path 1B.

A duplicate Output block is created.

2. Move the Split block all the way to the right, past the last

processing block on path 1A.

3. Select the Output block on path 1A and turn Knob 2 (Level)

all the way down.

That way, you’re only hearing Output 1B.

In the illustration above, our signal is processed by the eight blocks on path 1A and

processed further by the three blocks on path 1B.

Ofcourse,ifthisstillisn’tenough,youcouldalwaysduplicatetheabovesignalow

with path 2 and then route path 1B’s output block to path 2A for one gigantic serial

tone with up to 32 block locations (DSP permitting - See "Dynamic DSP"):

Dynamic DSP

Like nearly all modern audio processors, the Helix engine is based on DSP (Digital

Signal Processing). Some models require many times more DSP horsepower than

others, so it makes logical sense that fewer of those models could exist in a tone. To

work around this, some processors restrict you to one amp, one reverb, one delay, etc.

With Helix, we feel it's important to let you keep adding whatever you want to your

tone, even if you may eventually run out of DSP.

That said, there are some rules governing the number of certain types of blocks you

can add to a preset:

Amp+Cab, Amp, or Preamp blocks

Any combination, up to four (two per path)

Cab blocks (includes Amp+Cab

blocks)

Up to four (two per path; Cab > Dual blocks

are considered two)

Impulse Response blocks

Up to four 1024-point IRs (two per path) or

two 2048-point IRs (one per path)

Looper block

One

To see which models can be added to the current path, press the

joystick to open the Model List.

Grayed out items cannot be accommodated and are skipped over - See "Selecting

Blocks/Adjusting Parameters":

Modulation Chorus

ToneDepthPredelaySpeed WavShape

50%0.0Triangle5.02.02.5

Mix

Mono

tere

Optical Trem

60s Bias Trem

Tremolo

Harmon

c Tremo

Script Mod Phase

tous V

ibe

uxe P

ase

Gray Flanger

None

Distortion

Dynamics

Modulation

Delay

ever

/Synt

Tips to Optimize DSP

• Each of the Helix two primary paths utilizes its own DSP. If all of your blocks

are on paths 1A and 1B, you're only using half of the Helix device's horse-

power! If you plan on creating tones with two or more amps and more than a

handfulofeects,expecttousebothpaths1and2

• Some block types use much more DSP than others, such as amps, cabs, IRs,

and pitch shifters. Not surprisingly, the Amp+Cab block uses the most. EQ,

Dynamics, Volume/Pan, and Send/Return blocks use relatively little

• Some models may use more DSP than others in the same category. This is

especially true with amp models

• Instead of a parallel path with two Amp+Cab blocks or two separate Amps

and Cabs, try adding a single Amp block followed by a single Cab > Dual block

(mixingtwodierentCabscanprovidesomesubstantialvariations)

• ThestereoversionofaneectsblockwilluseroughlytwiceasmuchDSPasa

mono version of the same block. Likewise, the dual version of a cab block will

use roughly twice as much DSP as the single version

• Some model categories have “Simple” blocks, which utilize less DSP than

others

• Insteadoftogglingbetweentwoofthesameamporeectsblocks(withdif-

ferent settings), use controllers or snapshots to instantly adjust parameters

within a single block.

Block Order and Stereo Imaging

MostoftheHelixeectsmodelshavebothmonoandstereoversions.Astereoblock

displays after its model name in the inspector. The stereo imaging—or how wide

your tone appears with stereo speakers or headphones—is highly dependent on the

type of blocks you add and in what order.

Keep the following things in mind when building tones:

• All Amp+Cab, Amp, and Preamp blocks are mono, so any stereo signal sent

into these will be collapsed to mono. As such, it’s a good idea to add only

mono blocks before amps and preamps

• Addingamonoeectsblockwillcollapseanyprecedingstereoblocksonthe

same path to mono

• If you’re only ever connecting Helix to the front of a single guitar amp or PA/

FRFR speaker, there may be no need to use stereo models at all (except, of

course,formodelsthatareonlyoeredasstereo!)

What is Variax?

Line 6 Variax guitarsfeaturespecialelectronicsthatmodelthesoundofotherspecic

guitars and instruments, as well as allow for instant retuning of each string. Helix and

Variaxworktogetherinpowerfulandexibleways.Youcan:

• Store Variax model, tuning, and/or volume and tone knob positions with a

Helix preset or snapshot and recall them instantly

• Toggle between two Variax models and/or tunings via footswitch or MIDI CC

• Turn the Variax volume and/or tone knobs to remotely control one or more

Helixampandeectsparameters.YoucouldalmostthinkofthemasEXP4

and EXP 5

• Split Variax modeled and magnetic signals, process them separately through

independent signal paths, and either mix them together or route them to dif-

ferent Helix outputs

• Power the Variax modeling engine via a VDI (CAT-5 or Ethercon) cable, elimi-

nating the need for the removable battery.

The Blocks

Input

Each preset can have up to four Input blocks (one or two per path).

I0I

0II

None

Disables (mutes) the input block. Only available on Path 2.

Multi

Guitar, Aux, and Variax inputs are all active simultaneously.

Normally, you should choose Multi.

Guitar

Guitar in only.

Aux

Aux in only. (10kΩ)inputforanactive-pickupequippedguitaror

bass.)

Variax

With a James Tyler

Variax

(JTV) or Variax

Standard guitar, the

"Variax" Input source receives the Model or Magnetic signal,

depending on the guitar's Model switch setting.

Variax Magnetics

Receives only the JTV or Variax Standard's magnetic pickup

signal.

Mic

Mic in only.

Return 1, 2, 3, 4,

1/2, 3/4

Returns 1, 2, 3, and 4 can act as additional mono input blocks.

Returns 1/2 and 3/4 can act as additional stereo input blocks

for processing keyboards, drum machines, or even other

modelers. If a Return or FX Loop processing block exists in

the preset, the utilized Return input will be non-selectable. See

"Send/Return"

Digital (S/PDIF or

AES/EBU)

S/PDIF or AES/EBU digital in only. If a Variax input (or Multi

input, which includes Variax) exists on another Input block

within the preset, S/PDIF and AES/EBU in will be non-select-

able.

USB 3/4, 5/6,

7/8

USB inputs 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 can all be used for processing

tracks from your Mac

or Windows

DAW software. See "USB

Audio"

Helix also receives input from USB 1/2, but it's dedicated for

monitoring audio from your computer (or iPad) and bypasses all

processing blocks. As such, it's not available as an input block

source.

All input blocks have a dedicated noise gate. Threshold and Decay parameters are

grayed out unless the Input Gate parameter is turned on:

Guitar In-Z

Auto

Input Multi (Guitar, Aux, Variax)

Input Gate

eca

res

00 ms–48.0

BOff

Input > Multi and Input > Guitar blocks have an additional Guitar In-Z parameter. Helix

hasanimpedancecircuitonitsGuitarInputthataectstoneandfeelbyloadingyour

guitar'spickupsastheywouldbyaneectpedaloramplier.Alowervaluewilltypi-

cally result in some high frequency attenuation, lower gain, and an overall "softer" feel.

A higher value provides full frequency response, higher gain, and an overall "tighter"

feel.

Multi and Variax input blocks have additional pages for Variax parameters:

James Tyler Variax or Variax Standard

Page Knob Parameter Description

1 Variax Settings

Determines whether Variax settings are applied per

preset or globally

2 Variax Model

Selects the Variax model and pickup position set-

ting. When set to "Don't Force," Helix respects the

Variax current setting.

Variax Vol

Knob

Remotely sets the Variax volume knob setting.

When set to "Don't Force," Helix respects the cur-

rent Variax Volume knob position.

Variax Tone

Knob

Remotely sets the Variax tone knob setting. When

set to "Don't Force," Helix respects the current

Variax Tone knob position.

Lock Variax

Controls

When set to "Unlocked," the Variax tone knob,

volume knob, and toggle switch remain active.

When locked, the Variax knobs and/or switches

no longer control the local functions on the guitar.

Turning the Variax model knob resets all to "Un-

locked."

6 Variax Tuning

When set to "Don't Force," Helix respects the

Variax current tuning. When set to "Custom," Helix

engages any custom tuning on Page .

Page Knob Parameter Description

1 Variax String 6

Choose the amount of half-steps, positive or nega-

tive, for which you want to raise or lower the pitch

of the selected string. The note labels displayed

assume the guitar is tuned to standard pitch (E,

A, D, G, B, E), with the A using a 440 Hz reference

pitch.

2 Variax String 5

3 Variax String 4

4 Variax String 3

5 Variax String 2

6 Variax String 1

Output

Each preset can have up to four Output blocks (one or two per path).

Multi

1/4", XLR, Digital, and USB 1/2 outputs are all active simultaneously.

Normally, you should choose Multi.

Path 2A,

2B, or

2A+B

These outputs only appear for Path 1 output blocks, and are used to

route Path 1 into Path 2.

1/4"

1/4" outs only.

XLR

XLR outs only.

Send 1/2,

Send 3/4

Send 1/2 and 3/4 can act as additional output blocks.

Digital

S/PDIF,

AES/EBU,

L6 LINK

Only one digital output can be active at a time; choose S/PDIF or

AES/EBU and the desired sample rate in the "Global Settings > Ins/

Outs". The Global Ins/Outs settings are not necessary for L6 LINK - see

"L6 LINK Output" for more info.

USB 1/2,

USB 3/4,

USB 5/6

USB 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6 can act as additional output blocks for routing

paths to your computer, iPad, or iPhone (with optional Apple Camera

Connection Kit). USB 7 and 8 are dedicated for re-amping, and are not

available as output block destinations. See "USB Audio" for details.

All output blocks display Knob 1 (Pan) and Knob 2 (Level):

Pan

Center

Level

0.0dB

Output Multi (1/4”, XLR, Digital, USB 1/2)

SHORTCUT: Press Knob 1 (Pan) to return Pan to center. Press Knob 2 (Level) to

return Level to unity (0.0dB).

TIP: Use Knob 2 (Level) to set the path's overall level, which is important to

ensure all of your presets maintain a consistent volume throughout your set.

L6 LINK Output

Alternatively,thedigitalXLRconnectorcanbeusedforL6LINKoutput(useofa110Ω

XLR cable is recommended). L6 LINK provides easy digital audio connectivity between

Helix and Line 6 StageSource speakers and/or DT-Seriesampliers. Two StageSource

speakers or DT amps can also be connected in series via L6 LINK and your stereo

Helixsignalisintelligentlysplit,withtheleftchannelgoingtotherstStageSource/DT

and the right channel to the second. If you have one StageSource/DT connected, the

Helix output is collapsed to mono and fed to the StageSource/DT.

Connecting an L6 LINK device to Helix automatically disables S/PDIF out and routes

audio out the digital XLR connector - no adjustments of the Global Settings > Ins/Outs

> Digital Audio or Sample Rate options are necessary.

TIP: With an L6 LINK connection to a DT-Series amp, often the Helix Preamp

modelsareabetterchoicethanAmporAmp+Cabmodels.Manuallycongure

the analog power amp options on the DT amp for more sonic possibilities!

TIP: It is possible to use Helix Rack to remotely control several parameters on

your DT-Series amp (channel select, power amp topology, reverb, etc.) via MIDI.

Connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from Helix Rack's MIDI Out to the DT amp's MIDI In

and use the Helix "Command Center"tocongurethedesiredMIDIcommands

for any preset.

Start by loading the Helix TEMPLATES > 04D DT25-DT50 Remote preset since

it has several handy DT commands already mapped to Helix switches for you.

You can customize this template and create your own sets of controls to add to

your Helix presets. Also see the DT MIDI Implementation Guide for a complete

list of MIDI commands, available from http://line6.com/support/manuals/

Effects

ManyHelixeectsblockscanbeeithermonoorstereo.Stereoeectsdisplay after

the model name.

Select an effects block and turn the joystick to change its model.

Distortion Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

Minotaur

Mono, Stereo Klon

Centaur

Teemah!

Mono, Stereo Paul Cochrane Timmy

Overdrive

Compulsive Drive

Mono, Stereo Fulltone

OCD

Valve Driver

Mono, Stereo Chandler Tube Driver

Top Secret OD

Mono, Stereo DOD

OD-250

Scream 808

Mono, Stereo Ibanez

TS808 Tube Screamer

Hedgehog D9

Mono, Stereo MAXON

SD9 Sonic Distortion

Vermin Dist

Mono, Stereo Pro Co RAT

KWB

Mono, Stereo Benadrian Kowloon Walled Bunny Distortion

Arbitrator Fuzz

Mono, Stereo Arbiter

FuzzFace

Triangle Fuzz

Mono, Stereo Electro-Harmonix

BigMuπ

Industrial Fuzz

Mono, Stereo Z.Vex Fuzz Factory

Tycoctavia Fuzz

Mono, Stereo Tycobrahe

Octavia

Wringer Fuzz

Mono, Stereo Garbage's modded BOSS

FZ-2

Megaphone

Mono, Stereo Megaphone

Bitcrusher

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Dynamics Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

Deluxe Comp

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Red Squeeze

Mono, Stereo MXR

Dyna Comp

LA Studio Comp

Mono, Stereo Teletronix

LA-2A

Noise Gate

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Hard Gate

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

EQ Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

Simple EQ

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Low Cut/High Cut

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Parametric

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

10-Band Graphic

Mono, Stereo MXR

10-Band Graphic EQ

Cali Q Graphic

Mono, Stereo MESA/Boogie

Mark IV Graphic EQ

Modulation Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

Optical Trem

Mono, Stereo Fender

optical tremolo circuit

60s Bias Trem

Mono, Stereo Vox

AC-15 Tremolo

Tremolo/Autopan

Mono, Stereo BOSS

PN-2

Harmonic Tremolo

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Script Mod Phase

Mono, Stereo MXR

Phase 90

Ubiquitous Vibe

Mono, Stereo Shin-ei Uni-Vibe

Deluxe Phaser

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Gray Flanger

Mono, Stereo MXR

117 Flanger

Harmonic Flanger

Mono, Stereo A/DA Flanger

Courtesan Flange

Mono, Stereo Electro-Harmonix

Deluxe EM

*See "U.S. Registered Trademarks" on page 35. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or aliated with Line 6. These product names, descriptions

and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specic products that were studied during Line 6’s sound model development.

Modulation Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

Dynamix Flanger

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Chorus

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

70s Chorus

Mono, Stereo BOSS

CE-1

Trinity Chorus

Stereo DyTronics Tri-Stereo Chorus

Bubble Vibrato

Mono, Stereo BOSS

VB-2 Vibrato

Vibe Rotary

Stereo Fender

Vibratone

122 Rotary

Stereo Leslie

122

145 Rotary

Stereo Leslie

145

AM Ring Mod

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Pitch Ring Mod

Stereo Line 6 Original

Delay Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

Simple Delay

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Mod Chorus Echo

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Dual Delay

Stereo Line 6 Original

Multitap 4

Stereo Line 6 Original

Multitap 6

Stereo Line 6 Original

Ping Pong

Stereo Line 6 Original

Sweep Echo

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Ducked Delay

Mono, Stereo TC Electronic

2290

Reverse Delay

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Vintage Digital

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Transistor Tape

Mono, Stereo Maestro

Echoplex EP-3

Harmony Delay

Stereo Line 6 Original

Bucket Brigade

Mono, Stereo BOSS

DM-2

Adriatic Delay

Mono, Stereo BOSS

DM-2 w/ Adrian Mod

Elephant Man

Mono, Stereo Electro-Harmonix

Deluxe Memory Man

Reverb Models

Model Subcategory Based On*

Plate

Stereo Line 6 Original

Room

Stereo Line 6 Original

Chamber

Stereo Line 6 Original

Hall

Stereo Line 6 Original

Echo

Stereo Line 6 Original

Tile

Stereo Line 6 Original

Cave

Stereo Line 6 Original

Ducking

Stereo Line 6 Original

Octo

Stereo Line 6 Original

63 Spring

Stereo Line 6 Original

Spring

Stereo Line 6 Original

Particle Verb

Stereo Line 6 Original

Pitch/Synth Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

Pitch Wham

Mono, Stereo Digitech Whammy

Twin Harmony

Mono, Stereo Eventide

H3000

Simple Pitch

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Dual Pitch

Mono, Stereo

Line 6 Original

3 OSC Synth

Stereo Line 6 Original

Filter Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

Mutant Filter

Mono, Stereo Musitronics

Mu-Tron

III

Mystery Filter

Mono, Stereo Korg

Autolter

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

*See "U.S. Registered Trademarks" on page 35. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or aliated with Line 6. These product names, descriptions

and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specic products that were studied during Line 6’s sound model development.

Wah Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

UK Wah 846

Mono, Stereo Vox

V846

Teardrop 310

Mono, Stereo Dunlop

Crybaby

Fasel model 310

Fassel

Mono, Stereo Dunlop

Cry Baby

Super

Weeper

Mono, Stereo Arbiter

Cry Baby

Chrome

Mono, Stereo Vox

V847

Chrome Custom

Mono, Stereo Modded Vox

V847

Throaty

Mono, Stereo RMC Real McCoy 1

Vetta Wah

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Colorful

Mono, Stereo Colorsound

Wah-fuzz

Conductor

Mono, Stereo Maestro

Boomerang

Volume/Pan Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

Volume Pedal

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Gain

Mono, Stereo Line 6 Original

Pan

Stereo Line 6 Original

Common FX Settings

Parameter Description

Drive

Adjusts the amount of overdrive, distortion, or fuzz.

Bass

Adjusts the bass level.

Mid

Adjusts the midrange level.

Treble

Adjusts the treble level.

Speed

Adjuststhespeedoftheeect,withhighersettingsprovidingfaster

rates. Press the knob to toggle between Hz and note values.

ChoosingaHzvalueprovidesaspecicmodulationspeedincycles

per second; choosing a note value provides a time based on the cur-

rent tempo. Not all Speed parameters can be synced to note values,

as they may be non-linear and highly interactive.

Parameter Description

Rate

Adjuststherateoftheeect,withhighersettingsprovidingfaster

rates. Press the knob to toggle between numeric and note values.

Not all Rate parameters can be synced to note values, as they may be

non-linear and highly interactive.

Time

Adjusts the delay/repeat time, with higher settings providing longer

delays. Press the knob to toggle between ms and note values.

Choosingamsvalueprovidesaspecictimeinmilliseconds;choos-

ing a Note Division value provides a time based on the current tempo.

With a note division value, this parameter’s value is retained when

changing models.

Depth

Adjusts the intensity of the modulation. Higher settings result in more

extremepitchbending,wobble,orthrob,dependingontheeect.

Feedback

Adjuststheamountofdelayedsignalfedbackintotheeect.Higher

settings can provide more dramatic textures.

Decay

Setsthelengthoftimethereverbeectsustains.

Predelay

Determinesthetimebeforethereverbeectisheard.

Headroom

Some mod and delay pedals' internal signal paths exhibit a bit of grit,

especially when placed after a high-gain amp block. Negative values

increase the perceived amount of grit; positive values clean things up

a bit. At 0dB, the model behaves like the original pedal.

Low Cut

Filters a portion of the block's bass and/or treble frequencies, which

can help remove rumble and/or high-end harshness.

High Cut

Mix

Blendstheeected"wet"signalvs.the"dry"signalpassedthrough

theblock.Whensetto0%,thepathbypassestheeectcompletely.

Whensetto100%,theentirepathisfedthroughtheeect,andno

dry thru signal is heard.

Level

Adjuststheoveralloutputleveloftheeectsblock.Becarefulnotto

boost this parameter too high on multiple blocks, as digital clipping

could occur. You should typically leave this at 0.0dB for most blocks.

Where the original pedal's level or volume knob behavior doesn't

really apply to dB values, 0.0-10 may be used.

Trails

Trails O: Any delay repeats or reverb decays are instantly muted

when the block is bypassed. Trails On: Any delay repeats or reverb

decays continue to decay naturally when the block is bypassed or a

dierentsnapshotisselected.

*See "U.S. Registered Trademarks" on page 35. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or aliated with Line 6. These product names, descriptions

and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specic products that were studied during Line 6’s sound model development.

Amp+Cab

Amp+Cab blocks are convenient in that when you select an Amp model, its matching

Cab model is automatically loaded.

To change the amp model in an Amp+Cab block, press <PAGE

until the amp icon is white and turn the joystick. To change the

cab model, press PAGE> until the cab icon is white and turn the

joystick.

The rst page of Amp+Cab parameters is called the tonestack, and represents the

knobs you would see on the real amp's panel:

Ch VolPresenceBass MidDriveTreble

102.53.45.02.53.4

Amp+Cab Stone Age 185

SHORTCUT: Press to quickly select the Amp+Cab, Amp, or Preamp block

and access its tonestack parameters (Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, etc.). If a preset

has more than one of these blocks, press repeatedly to cycle through all

tonestacks.

Amp Models

Model Subcategory Based On*

WhoWatt 100

Guitar Hiwatt

DR-103 Brill

Soup Pro

Guitar Supro

S6616

Stone Age 185

Guitar Gibson

EH-185

Tweed Blues Nrm

Guitar Fender

Bassman

(normal channel)

Amp Models

Model Subcategory Based On*

Tweed Blues Brt

Guitar Fender

Bassman

(bright channel)

US Small Tweed

Guitar Fender

Champ

US Deluxe Nrm

Guitar Fender

Deluxe Reverb

(normal channel)

US Deluxe Vib

Guitar Fender

Deluxe Reverb

(vibrato channel)

US Double Nrm

Guitar Fender

Twin Reverb

(normal channel)

US Double Vib

Guitar Fender

Twin Reverb

(vibrato channel)

Mail Order Twin

Guitar Silvertone

1484

Divided Duo

Guitar ÷13 JRT 9/15

Interstate Zed

Guitar Dr Z

Route 66

Jazz Rivet 120

Guitar Roland

JC-120 Jazz Chorus

Essex A15

Guitar Vox

AC-15

Essex A30

Guitar Vox

AC-30 with top boost

A30 Fawn Nrm

Guitar Vox

AC-30 Fawn (normal channel)

A30 Fawn Brt

Guitar Vox

AC-30 Fawn (bright channel)

Matchstick Ch1

Guitar Matchless

DC30 (channel 1)

Matchstick Ch2

Guitar Matchless

DC30 (channel 2)

Matchstick Jump

Guitar Matchless

DC30 (jumped)

Mandarin 80

Guitar Orange

OR80

Brit J45 Nrm

Guitar Marshall

JTM-45 (normal channel)

Brit J45 Brt

Guitar Marshall

JTM-45 (bright channel)

Brit Plexi Nrm

Guitar Marshall

Super Lead 100 (normal channel)

Brit Plexi Brt

Guitar Marshall

Super Lead 100 (bright channel)

Brit Plexi Jump

Guitar Marshall

Super Lead 100 (jumped)

Brit P75 Nrm

Guitar Park

75 (normal channel)

Brit P75 Brt

Guitar Park

75 (bright channel)

Brit 2204

Guitar Marshall

JCM-800

*See "U.S. Registered Trademarks" on page 35. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or aliated with Line 6. These product names, descriptions

and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specic products that were studied during Line 6’s sound model development.

Amp Models

Model Subcategory Based On*

German Mahadeva

Guitar Bogner

Shiva

German Ubersonic

Guitar Bogner

Überschall

Cali IV Rhythm 1

Guitar MESA/Boogie

Mark IV (channel I)

Cali IV Rhythm 2

Guitar MESA/Boogie

Mark IV (channel II)

Cali IV Lead

Guitar MESA/Boogie

Mark IV (lead channel)

Cali Rectire

Guitar MESA/Boogie

DualRectier

ANGL Meteor

Guitar ENGL

Fireball 100

Solo Lead Clean

Guitar Soldano SLO-100 (clean channel)

Solo Lead Crunch

Guitar Soldano SLO-100 (crunch channel)

Solo Lead OD

Guitar Soldano SLO-100 (overdrive channel)

PV Panama

Guitar Peavey

5150

Line 6 Elektrik

Guitar Line 6 Original

Line 6 Doom

Guitar Line 6 Original

Line 6 Epic

Guitar Line 6 Original

Line 6 2204 Mod

Guitar Line 6 Original

Line 6 Fatality

Guitar Line 6 Original

Tuck n' Go

Bass Ampeg

B-15NFPortaex

SV Beast Nrm

Bass Ampeg

SVT

(normal channel)

SV Beast Brt

Bass Ampeg

SVT

(bright channel)

Cali Bass

Bass MESA/Boogie

M9 Carbine

Cali 400 Ch1

Bass MESA/Boogie

Bass 400+ (channel 1)

Cali 400 Ch2

Bass MESA/Boogie

Bass 400+ (channel 2)

G Cougar 800

Bass Gallien-Krueger

GK 800RB

Tonestackand deeper amp parameters found on subsequentpagesmaydierde-

pending on the amp model selected.

Common Amp Settings

Parameter Description

Master

Adjusts the amount of power amp distortion. This parameter is highly

interactive with all other power amp parameters—the lower the Master

isset,thelesseecttheothercontrolswillhave.

Sag

LowerSagvaluesoera"tighter"responsivenessformetalanddjent

playing; higher values provide more touch dynamics & sustain for

bluesandclassicrockris.

Hum

Controls how much heater hum and AC ripple interacts with your tone.

At higher settings, things get freaky.

Ripple

Bias

Changes the Bias of the power tubes. Lower values achieve a "colder"

Class AB biasing. At maximum, the amp is operating in Class A.

Bias X

Determines how the power amp tubes' voicing reacts when pushed

hard. Set low for a tighter feel. Set high for more tube compression.

This parameter is highly reactive with the Drive and Master settings.

Amp

Amp blocks are identical to Amp+Cab blocks, except they contain no matched cab

model.

Preamp

We’ve also included a complete set of Preamp versions of each Amp model, which

provide the tone of just the preamp stage of the amp—recommended when feeding

Helixintoanexternalamplier(eithervia1/4"toyourtraditionalamporviaL6LINKto

a Line 6 DT25 or DT50).

Preamp blocks require less DSP than a full Amp block.

*See "U.S. Registered Trademarks" on page 35. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or aliated with Line 6. These product names, descriptions

and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specic products that were studied during Line 6’s sound model development.

Cab

There are two subcategories of Cab blocks—Single and Dual. Not surprisingly, dual

Cabs take twice as much DSP as single Cabs.

To change the first cab model in a Cab > Dual block, press <PAGE

until the left cab icon is white and turn the joystick. To change the

second cab, press PAGE> until the right cab icon is white and turn

the joystick.

Cab Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

Soup Pro Ellipse

Single, Dual 1 x 6x9" Supro

S6616

1x8 Small Tweed

Single, Dual 1x8" Fender

Champ

1x12 Field Coil

Single, Dual 1x12" Gibson

EH185

1x12 US Deluxe

Single, Dual 1x12" Fender

Deluxe Oxford

1x12 Celest 12H

Single, Dual 1x12" ÷13 JRT 9/15 G12 H30

1x12 Blue Bell

Single, Dual 1x12" Vox

AC-15 Blue

1x12 Lead 80

Single, Dual

1x12" Bogner

Shiva CL80

2x12 Double C12N

Single, Dual 2x12" Fender

Twin C12N

2x12 Mail C12Q

Single, Dual 2x12" Silvertone

1484

2x12 Interstate

Single, Dual 2x12" Dr Z

Z Best V30

2x12 Jazz Rivet

Single, Dual 2x12" Roland

JC-120

Cab Models

Model Subcategories Based On*

2x12 Silver Bell

Single, Dual 2x12" Vox

AC-30TB Silver

2x12 Blue Bell

Single, Dual 2x12" Vox

AC-30 Fawn Blue

4x10 Tweed P10R

Single, Dual 4x10" Fender

Bassman

P10R

4x12 WhoWatt 100

Single, Dual 4x12" Hiwatt

AP Fane

4x12 Mandarin EM

Single, Dual 4x12" Orange

Eminence

4x12 Greenback25

Single, Dual 4x12" Marshall

Basketweave G12 M25

4x12 Greenback20

Single, Dual 4x12" Marshall

Basketweave G12 M20

4x12 Blackback30

Single, Dual 4x12" Park

75 G12 H30

4x12 1960 T75

Single, Dual 4x12" Marshall

1960 AT75

4x12 Uber V30

Single, Dual 4x12" Bogner

Uberkab V30

4x12 Uber T75

Single, Dual 4x12" Bogner

Uberkab T75

4x12 Cali V30

Single, Dual 4x12" MESA/Boogie

4FB V30

4x12 XXL V30

Single, Dual 4x12" ENGL

XXL V30

4x12 SoloLead EM

Single, Dual 4x12" Soldano

1x15 Tuck n' Go

Single, Dual 1x15" Ampeg

B-15

2x15 Brute

Single, Dual 2x15" MESA/Boogie

2x15 EV

4x10 Rhino

Single, Dual 4x10" Ampeg

SVT

410HLF

6x10 Cali Power

Single, Dual 6x10" MESA/Boogie

Power House

8x10 SV Beast

Single, Dual 8x10" Ampeg

SVT

*See "U.S. Registered Trademarks" on page 35. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or aliated with Line 6. These product names, descriptions

and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specic products that were studied during Line 6’s sound model development.

Mic Models

Model Based On*

57 Dynamic

Shure

SM57

409 Dynamic

Sennheiser

MD 409

421 Dynamic

Sennheiser

MD 421-U

30 Dynamic

Heil Sound

PR 30

20 Dynamic

Electro-Voice

RE20

121 Ribbon

Royer

R-121

160 Ribbon

Beyerdynamic

M 160

4038 Ribbon

Coles 4038

414 Cond

AKG

C414 TLII

84 Cond

Neumann

KM84

67 Cond

Neumann

U67

87 Cond

Neumann

U87

47 Cond

Neumann

U47

112 Dynamic

AKG

D112

12 Dynamic

AKG

D12

7 Dynamic

Shure

SM7

Cab Settings

Knob Parameter Description

1 Mic

Selects one of the 16 available mic models.

2 Distance

Sets the distance (1 inch to 12 inches) between the mic and

the speaker grille.

3 Low Cut

Filters a portion of the cab's bass and/or treble frequencies,

which can help remove rumble and/or high-end harshness.

4 High Cut

5 EarlyRec

Setstheamountof"earlyreections."Highervaluesaddmore

reectiveroomsoundtoyourAmptone.

6 Level

Adjusts the overall output level of the Cab.

Impulse Response (IR)

Impulse Responses are mathematical functions representing the sonic measurements

ofspecicaudiosystems(forHelix,speakercabinetandmicrophonecombinations).

Helix can load and store up to 128 custom or third-party IRs at a time.

Loading Custom IRs

Loading custom impulse responses requires connecting to the Helix application in

your Mac

or Windows

computer. The Helix application is available as a free down-

load from line6.com/software.

1. Connect Helix to your computer via USB and open the Helix

application.

2. Click the Impulses tab.

3. Drag one or more IR les from the desktop or any Finder win-

dow directly into the Helix app's Impulses list.

The Helix app updates the Helix hardware's IR list automatically. Helix can load and

store up to 128 IRs at a time. 48kHz, 16-bit, mono, .WAV type IRs of up to 2,048

samples are natively supported. But the HelixappallowsyoutoimportIR.WAVles

ofdierentsamplerate,bitdepth,lengthandstereoformat,andtheappwillconvert

these attributes automatically before sending to the Helix hardware.

• Go to the Helix app's Preferences to set the preferred behavior for importing

Stereo WAV IRs - there you can choose to import the left or right channel data

ofthele,oramixofbothchannelsfortheHelix(mono)IR.

• The imported IR is automatically shortened (or lengthened) to 2,048 samples.

You may optionally choose a 1,024-sample version from the model list to

save DSP, which fades out the IR halfway through.

IMPORTANT!IRblocksreferenceanIRnumber,nottheactualIRle.For

example, if you happen to replace or delete "IR 12" from the Helix applica-

tion,itwillaectanypresetscontainingIRblockswith"IR12"selected.

*See "U.S. Registered Trademarks" on page 35. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or aliated with Line 6. These product names, descriptions

and images are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specic products that were studied during Line 6’s sound model development.

Impulse Response Settings

Knob Parameter Description

1 IR Select

Selects one of the 128 available IR locations. If a location con-

tains an IR, the inspector header displays its name; otherwise,

it reads "<EMPTY>."

2 Low Cut

Filters a portion of the IR's bass and/or treble frequencies,

which can help remove rumble and/or high-end harshness.

3 High Cut

4 Mix

Blends the IR signal with the dry signal passed through the IR

block. When set to 0%, the path bypasses the IR completely.

When set to 100%, the entire path is fed through the IR, and

no dry signal is heard.

5 Level

Adjusts the overall output level of the IR block.

Send/Return

Each of the Helix four sends and returns can be used independently, or used together

as an FX loop.

FXloopsletyoudynamicallyinsertyourfavoriteexternalstompboxes(orrackeects)

into any location in your tone.

NOTE: Each send and return pair can be set for instrument (for inserting stomp-

boxes) or line-level operation. See "Global Settings > Ins/Outs"

NOTE: Each return can be used only once in a preset. For example, if you add

a Return 1 block (or assign one of the input blocks to Return 1), Return 1/2, FX

Loop 1, and FX Loop 1/2 items will all appear grayed out in the model list, as they

also utilize Return 1.

Send Settings

Knob Parameter Description

1 Send

Adjusts the level sent to your external devices.

2 Dry Thru

Adjusts the level of the signal passed through the Send block,

independent of the Knob 1 (Send) level. Normally, this should

be set to 0.0dB.

Return Settings

Knob Parameter Description

1 Return

Adjusts the level received at the Return jack.

2 Mix

Blends the Return signal vs. the dry signal passed through the

Return block. When set to 0%, the path bypasses the Return

completely. When set to 100%, the entire signal is fed from the

Return, and no dry thru signal is heard.

FX Loop Settings

Knob Parameter Description

1 Send

Adjusts the level sent to your external device.

2 Return

Adjusts the level received at the Return jack.

3 Mix

Blends the FX loop signal vs. the dry signal passed through

the FX Loop block. When set to 0%, the path bypasses the

FX loop completely. When set to 100%, the entire path is fed

through the FX loop, and no dry thru signal is heard.

4 Trails

Trails O: An external stompbox would be instantly muted

when the FX Loop block is bypassed. Trails On: An external

delay or reverb stompbox would continue to decay naturally

whentheFXLoopblockisbypassedoradierentsnapshotis

selected.

Looper

Helix can add one mono or stereo Looper block per preset.

The Looper can exist anywhere on either Path 1 or Path 2. Also see "Looper Foot-

switch Mode" on page 14.

Looper Settings

Knob Parameter Description

1 Playback

Adjustslooperplaybacklevel.Youmaynditusefultoturn

this down a bit so your live guitar can be slightly louder.

2 Overdub

Relatively sets the level of your loop while overdubbing. For

example, if your Overdub Level is set to 90%, each time your

loop repeats, its volume will be reduced by 10%, sounding

quieter and quieter with each overdub pass.

3 Low Cut

Filters a portion of the loop's bass and/or treble frequencies,

which can improve the mix with your live guitar.

4 High Cut

Split

A Split block appears any time a parallel path is created, but is visible only when se-

lected:

HelixhasthreedierenttypesofSplitblocks:

Both the left and right sides of the signal are sent evenly to Paths A

(upper) and B (lower). By default, a Split > Y appears any time a parallel

path is created. There are no settings to adjust.

A/B

ThesignalcanbesentindierentamountstoPathsA(upper)andB

(lower).

Crossover

Treble frequencies are sent to Path A (upper) and bass frequencies are

sent to Path B (lower).

Split > A/B Settings

Knob Parameter Description

1 Route To

Determines the amount of the signal sent to Path A vs. Path B.

Press the knob to set to Even Split.

Split > Crossover Settings

Knob Parameter Description

1 Frequency

Any signal above this frequency is sent to Path A (upper); any

signal below this frequency is sent to Path B (lower).

2 Reverse

When on, reverses the path assignments (any signal above

the crossover frequency is sent to Path B, any signal below

the crossover frequency is sent to Path A).

Merge

A Merge > Mixer block appears any time a parallel path is created, but is visible only

when selected:

Knob Parameter Description

1 A Level

Adjusts the output level of Path A (upper).

2 A Pan

Adjusts the left/right stereo balance of Path A.

3 B Level

Adjusts the output level of Path B (lower).

4 B Pan

Adjusts the left/right stereo balance of Path B.

5 B Polarity

Inverts the polarity of Path B. Typically, this should be set to

"Normal."

6 Level

Adjusts the overall output level of the Merge block.

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vided for the sole purpose of identifying the specic products that were studied during Line 6’s sound model development.

Klon is a registered trademark of Klon, LLC. Timmy is a registered trademark of Paul Cochrane AKA PAULCAUDIO. Fulltone is a registered trademark of Fulltone Musical

Products, Inc. DOD, DigiTech Whammy and AKG are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc. Ibanez is a registered trademark of Hoshino, Inc. Tube

Screamer is a registered trademark of Hoshino Gakki Co. Ltd. MAXON is a registered trademark of Nisshin Onpa Co., Ltd. Tycobrahe is a registered trademark of Kurt Stier.

Leslie is a registered trademark of Suzuki Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co. Ltd. MXR, Uni-Vibe, Cry Baby, Fuzz Face and Dunlop are registered trademarks of Dunlop

Manufacturing, Inc. Teletronix and LA-2A are registered trademarks of Universal Audio, Inc. Vox is a registered trademark of Vox R&D Limited. Roland and BOSS are registered

trademarks of Roland Corporation U.S. TC Electronic is a registered trademark of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. Eventide is a registered trademark of Eventide Inc. Musitronics is a

registered trademark of Mark S. Simonsen. Mu-Tron is a registered trademark of Henry Zajac. Korg is a registered trademark of Korg, Inc. Electro-Harmonix and Big Mu π are

registered trademarks of New Sensor Corp. Arbiter is a registered trademark of Martin Costello Music, Ltd. Colorsound is a registered trademark of Sola Sound Limited Cor-

poration, UK. Maestro and Gibson are registered trademarks of Gibson Guitar Corp. Hiwatt is a registered trademark of Simon Giles and Justin Harrison. Supro is a registered

trademark of Absara Audio LLC. Fender, Twin Reverb, Bassman, Champ and Deluxe Reverb are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Silvertone

is a registered trademark of Samick Music Corporation. Matchless is a registered trademark of Matchless, LLC. Dr. Z is a registered trademark of Dr. Z Amps, Inc. Orange is a

registered trademark of Orange Brand Services Limited. Marshall is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplication Plc. Bogner and Überschall are registered trademarks of

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Tuner

1. On Helix Rack, hold TAP/TUNER until the Tuner screen ap-

pears:

Tuner

Output

Multi

Reference

440 Hz

Input

Multi Off

Offsets

+50–50

+3–3

On Helix Control, hold the TAP footswitch until the Tuner screen appears:

In tune

Sharp

Flat

2. Pluck an individual string on your guitar.

Whenaboxleftofcenterislitred,yourstringisat.Whenaboxrightofcenter

is lit red, your string is sharp. When the center box on the lower row is lit green,

the top row of smaller bars can be used for more precision. When both arrows are

illuminated, your string is perfectly in tune.

3. To exit the Tuner, step on any footswitch (or press ).

All tuner settings are global.

TIP: If you have a favorite pedal or rack tuner and wish to use it instead of

the Helix tuner, connect Send 1, 2, 3, or 4 to your tuner's input and turn

Knob 2 (Tuner Out) to select that Send. This way, every time you hold

the TAP footswitch, Helix will automatically route the signal to your favorite

tuner.

Tuner Settings

Page Knob Parameter Description

1 Tuner In

Determines which input the tuner will listen to. Normally, you should choose "Multi," which listens to the Guitar, Aux, and Variax inputs simultane-

ously.

2 Tuner Out

Determines the active output while the Tuner screen is active. If you prefer to hear nothing while tuning, choose "Mute." Normally, you should

choose "Multi," which routes the input to 1/4", XLR, Digital, and USB 1/2.

3 Reference

If you'd like to tune to a reference other than standard 440 Hz, select from 425 to 455 Hz.

6 Osets

EnablestheTunerosetsdisplayedonPage .

1 String 6 Oset

Someguitaristsfeelthattuningcertainstringsslightlysharporatinrelationtoconcerttuningcanimproveintonation.Stringosetscalibratethe

tunersothattheseslightlyout-of-tunepitchesappearasintune.String6islowEandString1ishighE.Tuningosetswon'tbeappliedunless

Knob6(Osets)onPage is turned on.

2 String 5 Oset

3 String 4 Oset

4 String 3 Oset

5 String 2 Oset

6 String 1 Oset

Snapshots

WithHelixrmware2.0orhigher,you’llseeacameraiconintheupperrightcornerof

the screen. The number indicates the current snapshot.

Why should I care about snapshots?

To be honest, maybe you shouldn’t. Ask yourself these questions:

• Hey self, when performing live, does the small gap when switching tones drive

me nuts?

• If my delay repeats and reverb trails don’t seamlessly spill over when switching

tones, does it drive me nuts?

• Do I secretly wish I were an octopus, so I can constantly change amp and ef-

fects settings throughout a song?

If you answered “M’eh” or “Huh?,” stop reading this now, go play guitar, completely

ignore the camera icon, and you’ll never have to worry about snapshots again. Seri-

ously. However, if you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, keep reading.

Okay, I’m still reading

There’s always going to be a small audible gap when switching presets in any box

with the Helix device’s level of dynamic model allocation and routing complexity; that’s

just how advanced DSP works. However, snapshots allow for a surprising amount of

tonal control from within the same preset, and every change happens instantly and

seamlessly.

Similar to the snapshots feature in some high end digital mixers, each of the Helix

device's eight snapshots stores and recalls the state of certain elements in the current

preset, including:

• Block Bypass—The bypass (on/o) state of all processing blocks (except

Looper), independent of any footswitch assignments. Also see "Snapshots >

Block Bypass"

• Parameter Control—The values of any parameters assigned to controllers

(up to 64 per preset). Also see "Snapshots > Parameter Control"

• Command Center—The values of any instant MIDI CC, Bank/Prog, MMC,

and CV Out messages, plus the state (dim or lit) of any CC Toggle, CV Toggle,

and Ext Amp messages. Also see "Command Center"

• Tempo—The current system tempo, if "Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo" >

Tempo Select is set to "Per Snapshot." (By default, it's set to "Per Preset")

Depending on how you set them up, snapshots can act as eight variations of the

same tone, eight drastically dierent tones, or any combination thereof—all

within the same preset. In many cases, a single preset's snapshots may accommo-

date all the various tones required for a song.

Snapshots > Block Bypass

Snapshotsstoreandrecallthecurrentbypass(on/o)stateforallprocessingblocks.

For example, Snapshot 1—INTRO could have Distortion 1, Amp 1, Cab, Mod 1, and

Delay 1 on:

Snapshot 2—VERSE could have Dynamics, Distortion 2, Filter, FX Loop 1, Amp 2,

Cab, Delay 2, and Reverb on:

Snapshot 3—BRIDGE could have Dynamics, FX Loop 2, Amp 2, IR, EQ, Mod 2, and

Delay 2 on:

Snapshot 4—CHORUS could have everything on:

And Snapshot 5—INTERLUDE could just be Amp 1 and the IR:

Note that all snapshots in a particular preset share the same models; you cannot, for

example, add a US Deluxe Amp block in Snapshot 1 and switch its model to Essex

A30 in Snapshot 2. However, if Helix has enough available DSP, you can load both

amps into the same preset and snapshots can enable neither, one, or both of them.

IMPORTANT! Snapshots make it easy for multiple blocks assigned to the same

footswitch to end up in unexpected states. For example, if FS2 toggles be-

tween Delay (ON) and Reverb (OFF) blocks and a snapshot turns the Reverb

on,FS2willsuddenlyturnbothblocksonandotogether.

See "Using Snapshots" for more information.

Snapshots > Parameter Control

Inaddition,parameterscanbesettojumptospecicvalueswitheachsnapshot.

Here’s an example where seven parameters (out of a possible 64) are updated in-

stantly with each snapshot:

Snapshot

Variax

Model

Amp

Gain

Delay

Mix

Split A/B Pitch

Select

Output

Level

1 INTRO

Spank-1 4.5 35% Path A 100 0 #27 -7.2dB

2 VERSE

Spank-1 4.5 35% Path A 100 +5 #27 0.0dB

3 BRIDGE

Lester-5 5.2 43% Path B 100 +3 #103 +0.8dB

4 CHORUS

Lester-5 4.5 50% Path B 100 0 #103 +1.5dB

5 INTERLUDE

Spank-1 3.9 8% Even Split +5 #27 0.0dB

6 SOLO

Lester-5 8.7 72% Path B 100 +12 #103 +2.6dB

7 BREAKDOWN

Acous-3 2.0 46% Path B 47 -12 #12 0.0dB

8 OUTRO

Spank-1 4.5 35% Path A 100 0 #41 -3.6dB

In the table above, we see that when switching from Snapshot 2—VERSE to Snap-

shot 3—BRIDGE:

• The connected Variax guitar switches from the Spank-1 guitar model to the

Lester-5 guitar model

• The Amp block’s gain increases from 4.5 to 5.2

• The Delay block’s Mix increases from 35% to 43%

• The Split block routes your guitar from Path A to Path B

• The Pitch block’s Interval lowers from +5 to +3 semitones

• The IR changes from #27 to #103

• The Output block’s Level increases from 0.0dB to +0.8dB

If you want a parameter to be automatically updated with each snapshot, a controller

(suchastheSnapshotscontroller)mustrstbeassignedtoit.

Quick Assigning the Snapshots Controller

To adjust a parameter AND have it automatically update per snap-

shot, press and turn the knob.

The parameter's value appears white and in brackets, indicating a controller's as-

signed to it—in this case, the Snapshots controller:

Feedback

[37%]

To adjust a parameter WITHOUT it automatically updating per

snapshot, just turn the knob like you normally would.

As long as a parameter is not assigned to any controller, its value is maintained across

snapshots.

SHORTCUT: Hold BYPASS and press a parameter knob to quickly remove any

controller assignment (including the Snapshots controller). The value appears

without brackets, indicating no controller is assigned to it.

See "Using Snapshots" for more information.

Manually Assigning the Snapshots Controller

1. From the Home screen, press and hold the knob for the pa-

rameter you want to update with each snapshot.

Helix jumps to the Controller Assign page and displays your parameter above

Knob 1 (Parameter).

2. Turn Knob 2 (Controller) to select "Snapshots."

NOTE: Actually, it doesn't matter which controller you assign the param-

eter to, as all controller-assigned parameters automatically update with each

snapshot. The exception is any parameters controlled by EXP Pedal 1, 2,

or 3 (such as Volume, Wah, and Pitch Wham), which are only updated per

snapshot if "Global Settings > EXP Pedals" > EXP 1/2/3 Pedal Position is

set to "Per Snapshot."

3. Press to return to the Home screen.

NOTE: Each preset can have up to 64 controller assignments, including pa-

rameters controlled by Snapshots. If you attempt to add a 65th, "Too many

controller assignments!" appears in the header:

Too many controller assignments!

FeedbackTime

[37%]

LevelMixKeyScale

0.0 dB[40%][Minor][D][1/8]

In this case, you must clear some controllers to free up assignments. See

"Clearing a Block's Controller Assignment(s)" or "Clearing All Controller As-

signments"

Snapshots > Command Center

Snapshots also store and recall the following MIDI, CV, and Ext Amp messages sent

to external devices from the Command Center:

• The value of any Instant MIDI CC, Bank/Prog, MMC, and CV Out messages

• The state (dim value or lit value) of any CC Toggle or CV Toggle messages as-

signed to footswitches

• The state (dim or lit ) of any Ext Amp messages assigned to footswitches

For example, say you have a MIDI-controllable reverb pedal connected to the Helix

MIDI OUT, an external guitar amp connected to EXT AMP jack, and DAW software

connected via USB.

Snapshot

External

Reverb Type

(Instant CC)

External

Reverb Mix

(CC Toggle)

Amp Channel

(Ext Amp)

DAW Control

(Instant MMC)

1 INTRO

Swell 50% 1 Play

2 VERSE

Swell 50% 1 Play

3 BRIDGE

Shimmer 40% 2 Play

4 CHORUS

Shimmer 40% 2 Play

5 INTERLUDE

Bloom 50% 1 Play

6 SOLO

Shimmer 40% 2 Play

7 BREAKDOWN

Bloom 40% 1 Play

8 OUTRO

Swell 50% 2 Stop

In the table above, we see that when switching from Snapshot 7—BREAKDOWN to

Snapshot 8—OUTRO:

• Theexternalreverbpedal'seecttypeswitchesfromBloomtoSwell

• The external reverb pedal's mix increases from 40% to 50%

• The external amp switches from Channel 1 to Channel 2

• The connected DAW software's playback stops

NOTE: A Command Center message is only transmitted if its value changes.

In the table above, Helix is smart enough to not transmit duplicate MMC > Play

messages for every snapshot; it will, however, transmit MMC with Snapshot 8,

because its value changes from Play to Stop.

For more information, see "Command Center".

Using Snapshots

Okay, sick of reading and ready to jump into snapshots? Here we go...

1. Press BANK and BANK simultaneously to enter Snapshot

footswitch mode.

Themiddleeightswitches ash,indicatinga snapshotisreadytobeselected.

The current snapshot's footswitch lights red and its camera lens appears inverted.

BANK

TAP

H O L D F O R T U N E R

CANCEL

SNAPSHOT 1

SNAPSHOT 5

SNAPSHOT 2

SNAPSHOT 6

SNAPSHOT 3

SNAPSHOT 7

SNAPSHOT 4

SNAPSHOT 8

2. Press one of the eight snapshot switches to select a dierent

snapshot.

NOTE: If you don’t want snapshot footswitches to disappear after select-

ing one, set "Global Settings > Footswitches" > Knob 4 (Snapshot Mode

Switches) to “Manual Return.” In this case, Helix stays in Snapshot foot-

switch mode until you press FS6 (CANCEL).

Alternatively, press the PRESETS knob and turn Knob 5 (Select Snapshot).

NOTE: If you select a snapshot that hasn’t yet been altered, it appears the

same as the snapshot you came from. As soon as you alter a new snapshot

(say,by enabling or bypassing an amp or eect block), the snapshot be-

comes "active" and remembers any changes.

3. Adjust the preset by doing one or more of the following:

• Turnseveralblocksonorobypressingstompmodefootswitchesand/orthe

BYPASS button

• Push-turn a few knobs to automatically assign their parameters to the Snap-

shots controller (their values appear white and in brackets)

• On the Command Center page, adjust the values of any Instant messages

or press a footswitch assigned to CC Toggle, CV Toggle, or Ext Amp

4. Switch back to the snapshot you started with.

Helix instantly and seamlessly returns to its previous state.

NOTE: If you've changed "Global Settings > Preferences" > Snapshot Edits

to"Discard,"youmustsavethepresetbeforeselectingadierentsnapshot;

otherwise any edits will be discarded!

Copying/Pasting a Snapshot

Instead of creating a new snapshot from scratch, you may want to copy an existing

one to another snapshot location and tweak just a few things. There are actually two

ways to do this:

Quick Copy/Paste Snapshot from Footswitches

1. Press BANK and BANK simultaneously to enter Snapshot

footswitch mode.

2. While touch-holding the footswitch for the snapshot you want

to copy, briey touch and release the footswitch for the snap-

shot you want to overwrite.

A dialog panel appears:

OKCancel

Copy Snapshot 4 to Snapshot 5?

3. Press Knob 6 (OK).

Copying/Pasting a Snapshot from the Front Panel

1. Press PRESETS to open the Setlist menu and turn Knob 5

(Select Snapshot) to select the snapshot you want to copy.

2. Press ACTION and then Knob 1 (Copy Snapshot).

Helix returns to the Setlist menu.

3. Turn Knob 5 (Select Snapshot) to choose the snapshot you

want to overwrite.

4. Press ACTION and then Knob 2 (Paste Snapshot).

A dialog panel appears:

OKCancel

Copy Snapshot 4 to Snapshot 5?

5. Press Knob 6 (OK).

Swapping Snapshots

1. Touch (but don't press) the two snapshot switches you want to

swap until the following dialog appears:

OKCancel

Swap Snapshots 1 and 5?

2. Press Knob 6 (OK).

Renaming a Snapshot

Insteadofhavingtorememberthedierencebetween"SNAPSHOT1"and"SNAP-

SHOT 2," it's helpful to rename your snapshots something descriptive, such as

“VERSE,” “BIG SOLO,” or “D. IGLOO.”

1. Press PRESETS to open the Setlist menu.

2. Press Knob 6 (Rename Snapshot).

The Rename Snapshot screen appears:

Cancel Delete Insert

Rename Snapshot

SNAP OTHS

emov

Move the joystick left or right to move the cursor. Snapshot names are limited

to 10 characters.

Turn the joystick (or move it up/down) to change the selected character.

Press Knob 2 (Delete) to delete the selected character and shift all following

characters to the left.

Press Knob 3 (Insert) to insert a space and shift all following characters to

the right.

SHORTCUT:PressthejoysticktocyclethroughA,a,0,and[SPACE].

Press Knob 4 (Remove) to remove the custom name. Remove is grayed out

until a custom name is applied.

3. Press Knob 6 (OK).

Snapshot names are only retained if you save the preset. See below.

Saving Snapshots

Press SAVE twice to save the preset.

Saving a preset stores all of its 8 snapshots automatically.

NOTE: Selecting a preset recalls the Snapshot that was active when the preset

was saved.

Determining Snapshot Edit Behavior

Say you’re on Snapshot 2 (VERSE) and you change a few things—switch a delay block

on,switchamodblocko, tweakan Amp’sGainparameterfromyourVariaxTone

knob, etc. If you switch to Snapshot 4 (CHORUS) and then back to Snapshot 2 for

the second verse, should Helix recall those changes or return Snapshot 2 to its state

when the preset was last saved? There’s no right answer, and Helix lets you choose.

1. Press and then Knob 6 (Global Settings).

2. Move the joystick to select the Preferences submenu.

Ins/Outs

MIDI/T

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Footsw

Global Settings

Pre

erences

EXP Pe

Firmware Version 2.00.0

Preferences

01A-32D

Preset

Numbering

Authentic

Tap Tempo

Pitch

Snapshot

Edits

Recall

Preferences

3. Turn Knob 1 (Snapshot Edits) to set snapshot edit behavior:

• Recall—Any snapshot edits are recalled when jumping from snapshot to snap-

shot, and appear as you last left them (the default)

• Discard—Any snapshot edits are discarded when jumping from snapshot to

snapshot, and appear as the preset was last saved. If you want to save chang-

es made to a snapshot while Snapshot Edits is set to “Discard,” press SAVE

twice before selecting another snapshot

The camera icon on the home screen shows you the Snapshot Edits setting at a

glance—When set to “Recall,” the camera is gray; when set to “Discard,” the camera

is red.

1 1

SHORTCUT: At any time, hold BYPASS and press SAVE to toggle this setting.

Arranging Preset, Snapshot, and Stomp

Switches

1. Press and then Knob 6 (Global Settings).

2. Move the joystick to select the Footswitches submenu.

Ins/Outs

MIDI/T

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Footsw

Global Settings

Pre

erences

EXP Pe

Firmware Version 2.00.0

Stomp Mode

Switches

Footswitches

8 Switches8 PresetsOn

Snapshot Mode

Switches

Auto Return

Preset Mode

Switches

Banks

Up/Down

Switches

Touch Select

Footswitches

3. Turn Knob 2 (Preset Mode Switches) to customize the middle

eight switches:

• 8 Presets—Two banks of presets (the default)

• Preset/Stomp—One bank of presets on the top row, switches from stomp

mode on the bottom row

• Stomp/Preset—Switches from stomp mode on the top row, one bank of pre-

sets on the bottom row

• Preset/Snap—One bank of presets on the top row, Snapshots 1-4 on the

bottom row

• Snap/Preset—Snapshots 1-4 on the top row, one bank of presets on the

bottom row

• Snap/Stomp—Snapshots 1-4 on the top row, switches from stomp mode on

the bottom row (see image below)

• Stomp/Snap—Switches from stomp mode on the top row, Snapshots 1-4 on

the bottom row

• 8 Snapshots—Snapshots 1-8

SNAPSHOT

TAP

H O L D F O R T U N E R

CANCEL

Teemah! Dual Pitch Tremolo/Autopan Start Reaper

SNAPSHOT 1

SNAPSHOT 2

SNAPSHOT 3

SNAPSHOT 4

4. Turn Knob 5 (Up/Down Switches) to customize FS1 and FS7 on

the far left.

Select Banks (Bank Queue), Presets, or Snapshots (see image above).

SHORTCUT: At any time, press and hold both FS1 and FS7 to cycle through

BANK / , PRESET / , and SNAPSHOT / .

Tips for Creative Snapshot Use

• Theobvioususecaseforsnapshotsisdesignatingthemtospecicsections

of your song. For example, Snapshot 1 would be the Intro, Snapshot 2 would

be Verse 1, Snapshot 3 might be the Chorus, and so on

• Turn any Delay, Reverb, and/or FX Loops blocks' Trails parameter to "On" for

seamless spillover between snapshots

• "SNAPSHOT (X)" on the scribble strip isn't very descriptive. Don't forget to

name your snapshots—See "Renaming a Snapshot"

• Worried that further tweaking might make your tone worse, not better? Snap-

shots are a great way to compare minor changes between tones without

havingtotakeyourhandsotheguitar.

• Want to switch channels on your external amp but don’t want to waste a

stomp footswitch on it? Command Center MIDI, CV, and Ext Amp Instant

messages are automatically transmitted when a Snapshot is recalled.

• Set dierent keys in Harmony Delay blocks or intervals in Pitch blocks per

snapshot

• SetdierentVariaxmodels(ortuning!)persnapshot

• Having diculty maintaining consistent volume throughouta song? Set the

Output block's Level parameter per snapshot

Bypass Assign

Quick Bypass Assign

1. From the Home screen, use the joystick to select the block you

wish to assign to a footswitch.

Input, Output, Split > Y, and Merge blocks cannot be assigned to footswitches.

Split > A/B or Split > Crossover blocks can be assigned to a footswitch; when

bypassed, they behave exactly like Split > Y.

2. Step on FS6 (MODE) to select Stomp mode (if not already

there).

3. Touch and hold (but don’t press) the desired footswitch until

the following dialog appears:

OKCancel

Assign footswitch to bypass selected block?

Type

Latching

Assign

Merge

ustom

If you want to replace any other blocks that may already be assigned to the foot-

switch, turn Knob 4 (Assign) to "Replace." Otherwise, leave it set to "Merge,"

which allows for multiple blocks to be assigned to the same switch.

If you want to change the way the switch behaves, turn Knob 5 (Type) to "Mo-

mentary" or "Latching."

Momentary

The block is bypassed (or enabled, if already bypassed) for as long

as you hold the switch.

Latching

The block is bypassed (or enabled, if already bypassed) every time

you press the switch. This is the default.

4. Press Knob 6 (OK).

Manual Bypass Assign

The Bypass Assign screen is where you manually assign blocks to (and un-assign

blocks from) Stomp mode footswitches.

1. Press to open the Menu.

2. Press Knob 1 (Bypass Assign).

The Bypass Assign screen looks very similar to the Home screen:

16B Dream Rig+Vocals

Delay Harmony Delay

None

Footswitch

Bypass Assign

ustom

3. Move the joystick to select the block you want to bypass from

a footswitch.

Input, Output, Split > Y, and Merge blocks cannot be assigned to footswitches.

Split > A/B or Split > Crossover blocks can be assigned when bypassed, they

behave exactly like Split > Y.

4. Turn Knob 1 (Footswitch) to select footswitch 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8,

9, 10, 11, or Exp Toe.

NOTE: Footswitch 1 and 7 can be assigned at any time, but they only appear

if the Stomp Mode Switches option is set to "10 switches" (see "Global Set-

tings > Footswitches"). Otherwise, FS1 and FS7 appear as BANK and

BANK .

NOTE: Adding a Volume Pedal, Pan, Wah, or Pitch Wham block automati-

cally assigns it to "Exp Toe".

NOTE: Each footswitch can have up to 8 assignments. If you attempt to

add a ninth, "Can't assign any more blocks to this footswitch!" appears in

the header:

Can’t assign any more blocks to this footswitch!

Customize

Type

Latching2

Footswitch

Selecting any footswitch (other than Exp Toe) displays Knob 2 (Type):

Delay Harmony Delay

Type

Latching2

Footswitch Customize

5. Turn Knob 2 (Type) to select "Latching" or "Momentary."

Momentary

The block is bypassed (or enabled, if already bypassed) for as

long as you hold the switch.

Latching

The block is bypassed (or enabled, if already bypassed) every time

you press the switch. This is the default.

NOTE: Footswitch type (momentary or latching) is determined per foot-

switch, not per assignment.

Customizing a Footswitch Label

1. From the Bypass Assign screen, use the joystick to select a

block whose bypass is assigned to a footswitch and press

Knob 6 (Customize).

The Customize screen appears:

16B Dream Rig+Vocals

Cancel Delete Insert

Customize

Remove Switch LED

Auto Color

at La nch

Move the joystick left or right to move the cursor.

Turn the joystick (or move it up/down) to change the selected character.

Press Knob 2 (Delete) to delete the selected character and shift all following

characters to the left.

Press Knob 3 (Insert) to insert a space and shift all following characters to

the right.

SHORTCUT:PressthejoysticktocyclethroughA,a,0,and[SPACE].

Press Knob 4 (Remove) to remove the custom label, after which the foot-

switch label displays its normal assignment. Remove is grayed out until a cus-

tom name is applied.

2. Press Knob 6 (OK).

SHORTCUT: Once any item has been assigned to a footswitch, touch and

hold (but don't press) the footswitch, and a duplicate Customize button ap-

pears above Knob 5.

NOTE: Footswitches can also be customized from the "Command Center"

screen (or Helix editor application!).

Customizing a Footswitch Color

1. From the Customize screen, turn Knob 5 (Switch LED) to select

the desired color (or turn it o).

Normally, you should leave this set to "Auto Color."

2. Press Knob 1 (Cancel) or to exit.

Swapping Footswitches

If you want to change the location of Stomp mode footswitches (especially those

with multiple items assigned or custom labels and LED ring colors), instead of manu-

ally reassigning everything, you can quickly swap all assignments between two foot-

switches.

1. Touch (but don't press) any two Stomp mode footswitches

until the following dialog appears:

OKCancel

Swap all assignments between footswitches 2 and 8?

2. Press Knob 6 (OK).

Controller Assign

Helix provides a wide variety of tools for controlling your tone during a performance.

The most obvious one is the built-in expression pedal (often assigned to wah or

volume), but you may also assign footswitches to toggle between two values of a

given parameter or parameters, control a parameter from an external MIDI device, or

the volume and tone knobs on a James Tyler Variax or Variax Standard guitar. You can

evenhave parametersinstantlychange when selectingdierentsnapshotswithin a

preset.

If a controller has been assigned to a parameter, the value appears white and in brack-

ets:

Feedback

[37%]

NOTE: Adding a Wah or Pitch Wham block automatically assigns it to be con-

trolled by EXP 1. Adding a Volume Pedal or Pan block automatically assigns it to

be controlled by EXP 2.

NOTE: Each preset can have up to 64 controller assignments. If you attempt to

add a 65th, "Too many controller assignments!" appears in the header:

Learn

Controller

Parameter

Feedback

Controller

None

Too many controller assignments!

In this case, you must clear some controllers to free up assignments. See "Clear-

ing a Block's Controller Assignment(s)" or "Clearing All Controller Assignments".

Quick Controller Assign

1. From the Home screen, press and hold the knob for the pa-

rameter you wish to control.

Helix jumps to the Controller Assign page and displays your parameter above

Knob 1 (Parameter).

2. Press Knob 6 (Learn Controller).

The button’s brain icon glows blue and the header reads “Move/use controller to

learn...”:

Learn

Controller

Parameter

Feedback

Controller

None

Move/use controller to learn...

3. Move the expression pedal, turn the Volume or Tone knob on

a connected Variax, step on a Stomp mode footswitch, send a

MIDI CC message from your keyboard, etc.

The controller name appears above Knob 2 (Controller).

NOTE: HelixhasreservedspecicMIDICCmessagesforglobalfunctions;

these CCs cannot be used as controllers. If you attempt to learn a CC mes-

sage reserved for global functions, the following dialog appears:

Learn

Controller

Parameter

Feedback

Controller

None

This MIDI CC# is reserved for global functions!

See "MIDI" for more information.

4. Press to return to the Home screen.

SHORTCUT: To assign a parameter to the Snapshots controller, it's even

easier—just push and turn the parameter's knob. The value appears white

and in brackets, indicating it's now assigned to a controller.

SHORTCUT: Hold BYPASS and press a parameter knob to quickly remove

any controller assignment (including the Snapshots controller). The value

appears without brackets, indicating no controller is assigned to it.

Manual Controller Assign

The Controller Assign screen is where you manually assign parameters to be adjusted

in real time by controllers.

1. Press to open the Menu.

2. Press Knob 2 (Controller Assign).

The Controller Assign screen looks very similar to the Home screen:

Delay Harmony Delay

Level

0.0 dB

Parameter

Time

Controller

None

Learn

Controller

Controller Assign

3. Move the joystick to select the block containing the parameter

to which you want to assign a controller.

The most recently accessed parameter appears above Knob 1 (Parameter).

NOTE: Amp+Cab and Cab > Dual blocks are special in that they represent

two models within a single block. To assign controllers to the amp param-

eters in an Amp+Cab block, press <PAGE until the amp icon is white.

To assign controllers to the cab parameters, press PAGE> until the cab

icon is white.

To assign controllers to the rst cab's parameters in a Cab > Dual block,

press <PAGE until the left cab icon is white. To assign controllers to the

second cab's parameters, press PAGE> until the right cab icon is white.

4. Turn Knob 1 (Parameter) to select the parameter you wish to

control.

5. Turn Knob 2 (Controller) to select the desired controller.

None

Removes the controller assignment.

Exp Pedal

1, 2, or 3

The most common type of controller. Used to control volume, wah,

Pitch Wham, etc.

Variax Vol,

Variax Tone

If you have a James Tyler Variax or Variax Standard guitar, its

volume and tone knobs can be used to adjust a wide variety of

parameters in Helix.

Footswitch

1-5, 7-11

Stepping on a Stomp mode footswitch can toggle between a pa-

rameter's min and max values.

If a footswitch is assigned to one parameter only (no blocks, Com-

mand Center messages, or other parameters), the parameter

name appears in the scribble strip:

Feedback

Selecting Footswitch 1-5 or 7-11 will display Knob 3 (Type). Turn

knob 3 to select "Momentary" or "Latching." Momentary means

the value will change for as long as you hold the switch. Latching

toggles between Min and Max values every time you press the

switch.

Footswitches can be customized from the "Command Center"

screen.

MIDI CC Selecting "MIDI CC" will display Knob 3 (MIDI CC#). Turn Knob 3

to select the desired MIDI CC number.

Snapshots

Although all controller-assigned parameters are updated per snap-

shot, an additional "Snapshots" controller is available when other

controllers are already used.

NOTE: Footswitch 1 and 7 can be assigned at any time, but they only appear

if the Stomp Mode Switches option is set to "10 switches" (see "Global Set-

tings > Footswitches"). Otherwise, FS1 and FS7 appear as BANK and

BANK .

NOTE: Footswitch type (momentary or latching) is determined per foot-

switch, not per assignment.

NOTE: Some CC#s cannot be selected, as they are reserved for the Helix

global functions. See "MIDI" for more information.

6. If desired, turn Knob 4 (Min Value) and Knob 5 (Max Value) to

set the range you wish to control.

TIP: To reverse controller behavior, swap the min and max values.

Tips for Creative Controller Assignment

• If you assign a footswitch to more than one controller or other item, "MUL-

TIPLE (X)" on the scribble strip isn't very descriptive. Don't forget to custom

label it - See "Customizing a Command Footswitch Label"

• By default, a parameter's Min and Max values will be pretty extreme. It pays to

play pretty conservative here, as subtle parameter adjustments go a long way

• To smoothly blend between the tone on parallel paths A and B, select a Split

> A/B block and assign the Route To parameter to an expression pedal. By

default, a heel-down position means the signal passes fully through Path A.

Moving the pedal toward the toe-down position will gradually crossfade into

Path B. Alternatively, assign a footswitch to control the Route To parameter, for

instantly switching back and forth

• If you're looking for a gritty boost for a solo, instead of adding a Distortion

block, try assigning a footswitch to increase both the Mid and Channel Volume

parameters of an Amp+Cab, Amp, or Preamp block

• If you're looking for an ultra-clean boost, instead of adding a Volume/Pan >

Gain block, try assigning a footswitch to increase the Level parameter of a

Merge > Mixer or Output block

• If you have a favorite delay or reverb pedal, use an FX Loop block to insert

it into your tone. Assign EXP 1, 2, or 3 to control the block's Mix parameter,

which will smoothly blend the pedal into your tone

• For extreme psychedelic dub delay squeals, assign a footswitch to both in-

crease a Delay's feedback and decrease its time

• Assign a footswitch to toggle between two Delay > Time parameter values,

such as 1/4 and 1/8 dotted

• Assign the tone knob on your JTV Variax or Variax Standard guitar to a Pitch

Wham block's Position parameter. Watch guitarists in the audience try to

gureouthowaknobonyourguitargenerateshugedivebombeects

• Assign multiple Amp+Cab parameters to a single switch. With enough as-

signments, you could almost treat the switch as an A/B amp channel switcher

• Assign Mic or IR Select to a footswitch. Set the two mic models or IRs as min

and max values. Now you can instantly toggle between two mics or two IRs

Clearing a Block's Controller Assignment(s)

1. From the Controller Assign screen, select the block whose

controller assignments you want to clear and press ACTION.

2. Press Knob 1 (Clear Controllers).

Clearing All Controller Assignments

1. From the Controller Assign screen, press ACTION.

2. Press Knob 2 (Clear All Controllers).

The following dialog appears:

OKCancel

Clear all controller assignments from every block?

3. Press Knob 6 (OK).

IMPORTANT! Clearing All Controller Assignments also removes the Wah

and Volume assignments from EXP 1 and EXP 2. Use this function with

caution!

Customizing a Controller Footswitch Label

As there's no room for a dedicated Customize button on the Controller Assign page,

customizing scribble strips for footswitches only assigned to one or more controllers

must be done from the "Command Center" page.

SHORTCUT: Once any item has been assigned to a footswitch, touch and hold

the footswitch (but don't press), and a Customize button appears above Knob 5.

Command Center

Helix Rack also just so happens to be a world-class master remote control for your

entire touring or studio rig. Each of its Stomp mode footswitches and expression

pedals can be used to send a variety of MIDI, CV/expression, or External Amp com-

mands to your guitar amps, vintage pedals, synths, or even other modelers. In addi-

tion, up to six "Instant" commands can be transmitted automatically when a Helix

preset is recalled, for starting your DAW, triggering a MIDI-controlled lighting system,

or switching presets on external gear.

All Command Center assignments are stored per preset, but they can be copied and

pasted to other presets. See "Copying and Pasting a Command"

NOTE: The Value parameters of any instant MIDI CC, Bank/Prog, MMC, and CV

Out messages, plus the state (dim or lit) of any CC Toggle, CV Toggle, and Ext

Amp messages are automatically recalled when selecting a snapshot.

NOTE: All MIDI-based Command Center messages are transmitted via MIDI and

USB simultaneously.

Assigning a Command

1. Press to open the Menu.

2. Press Knob 3 (Command Center).

Any switches, pedals or instant locations with commands assigned appear with

turquoise triangles above them:

Instant 2

CC#MIDI Ch

007Base (1)

Value

072

Command

MIDI CC

Command Center

3. Move the joystick to select the footswitch, pedal, Variax knob,

or instant location you wish to use to send the command.

4. Turn Knob 1 (Command) to select the type of command you

wish to transmit.

Not all command sources can send the same types of commands.

Select "None" to remove any command assignment.

5. Turn Knobs 2-5 to adjust the command's settings, which are

determined by the type of command:

MIDI CC (Continuous Controller)

Knob Parameter Description

MIDI Ch

Sets the CC message's MIDI channel (1-16). When set to

"Base", Helix follows the Global MIDI channel, which is set

from the "Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo" page.

CC #

Sets the CC number (0-127).

Value [Min

Value]

Sets the CC number's value (0-127). For EXP 1-3 and Variax

Volume/Tone Knob, sets the minimum CC value controlled

by the pedal or knob.

[Max Value]

For EXP 1-3 and Variax Volume/Tone Knob, sets the maxi-

mum CC value controlled by the pedal or knob.

CC Toggle

Knob Parameter Description

MIDI Ch

Sets the CC messages' MIDI channel (1-16). When set to

"Base", Helix follows the Global MIDI channel, which is set

from the "Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo" page.

CC #

Sets the CC number (0-127).

Dim Value

Sets the CC number's value (0-127) when the footswitch

ring is dim. For Footswitches 7 (MODE) and 12 (TAP), ap-

pears as "Initial Val."

Lit Value

Sets the CC number's value (0-127) when the footswitch

ring is lit. For Footswitches 7 (MODE) and 12 (TAP), appears

as "Toggle Val."

NOTE: For CC Toggle commands, one of two values is automatically trans-

mitted upon preset recall, determined by the footswitch's state (dim or lit)

when the preset was saved. Subsequent presses of the footswitch toggle

between the two states' CC values—Knob 4 (Dim Value) and Knob 5 (Lit

Value).

Bank/Prog

Knob Parameter Description

MIDI Ch

Sets the Bank/Program message's MIDI channel (1-16).

When set to "Base", Helix follows the Global MIDI channel,

which is set from the "Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo" page.

Bank

CC00

SetstheCC#00(BankMSB)value.Select"O"ifthereceiv-

ing device shouldn't respond to Bank MSB.

Bank CC32

SetstheCC#32(BankLSB)value.Select"O"ifthereceiv-

ing device shouldn't respond to Bank LSB.

Program

Sets the Program Change (PC) value. Select "O" if you

only want to send a Bank MSB and/or Bank LSB message.

Note On

Knob Parameter Description

MIDI Ch

Sets the note's MIDI channel (1-16). When set to "Base,"

Helix follows the Global MIDI channel, which is set from the

"Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo" page.

Note

Sets the MIDI note value (C-1 ~ G9). Middle C is C3.

Velocity

Sets the MIDI note's velocity (0-127).

Note O

Determines whether the MIDI note sustains until pressing

the switch again (Latching) or sustains only while the switch

is held (Momentary).

MMC (MIDI Machine Control)

Knob Parameter Description

Message

Determines the message type.

Ext Amp

Knob Parameter Description

Select

Determines the Ext Amp connection [1 (Tip-to-sleeve), 2

(Ring-to-sleeve), or both] for switching an external amp's

channel, reverb, or other functions.

IMPORTANT!ConnectEXTAMP1/2onlytoampliersthatutilize"short-

to-sleeve" footswitch inputs. Connecting to any other sort of input could

cause permanent damage to both your amp and Helix! If you're not sure if

your amp has short-to-sleeve inputs, contact the manufacturer.

IMPORTANT! The Helix device's ability to control external amp channel

and/or reverb switching has been tested with many popular amps and

heads. Unfortunately this does not guarantee compatibility with all prod-

ucts. Note that, depending on the circuitry of the channel switching jack in

the guitar amp used, the EXT Amp function may not operate as expected.

NOTE: When an Ext Amp command is assigned to Instant 1-6, the connec-

tion determined by Knob 2 (Select) is made when the preset is loaded. When

an Ext Amp command is assigned to a footswitch, the footswitch's current

state (dim or lit) determines whether or not the External Amp connection is

made when the preset is loaded; when dim, no connection is made; when lit,

the connection determined by Knob 2 (Select) is made. Subsequent presses

ofthefootswitchtoggletheconnectionon(LEDlit)ando(LEDdark).

CV (Control Voltage) Out

Knob Parameter Description

CV Value

[CV Min

Val]

Sets the CV value (1-100) appearing at the Helix device's

CV/Expression jack. For EXP 1-3 and Variax Volume/Tone

Knob, sets the minimum CV value controlled by the pedal

or knob.

[CV Max

Val]

For EXP 1-3 and Variax Volume/Tone Knob, sets the maxi-

mum CV value controlled by the pedal or knob.

CV (Control Voltage) Toggle

Knob Parameter Description

Dim Value

Sets the CV value (0-100) when the footswitch ring is dim.

For Footswitches 7 (MODE) and 12 (TAP), appears as "Initial

Val."

Lit Value

Sets the CV value (0-100) when the footswitch ring is lit. For

Footswitches 7 (MODE) and 12 (TAP), appears as "Toggle

Val."

NOTE: For CV Toggle commands, one of two CV values appears at the CV/

Expression output, automatically transmitted upon preset recall, determined

by the footswitch's state (dim or lit) when the preset was saved. Subsequent

presses of the footswitch toggle between the two states' CV values—Knob

4 (Dim Value) and Knob 5 (Lit Value).

Copying and Pasting a Command

1. Select the location containing the command you wish to copy

and press ACTION.

2. Press Knob 1 (Copy Command).

3. Select the location to which you want to paste the command—

even in a dierent preset—and press ACTION.

4. Press Knob 3 (Paste Command).

Copying and Pasting All Commands

Setting up the same or similar set of commands across multiple presets can quickly

become tiresome. Fortunately, Helix lets you quickly copy and paste all commands to

another preset.

1. From the Command Center page, press ACTION.

2. Press Knob 2 (Copy All Commands).

3. Select the preset to which you want to paste the commands

and press ACTION.

4. Press Knob 3 (Paste All Commands).

Clearing a Command

1. Select the location containing the command you want to clear

and press ACTION.

2. Press Knob 4 (Clear Command).

Clearing All Commands

1. From the Command Center page, press ACTION.

2. Press Knob 5 (Clear All Commands).

The following dialog appears:

OKCancel

Clear all Command Center assignments?

3. Press Knob 6 (OK).

Customizing a Command Footswitch Label

1. From the Command Center screen, select Footswitch 1-5,

7-11, or Exp Toe with a command assigned and press Knob 6

(Customize).

The Customize screen appears:

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Cancel Delete Insert

Customize

Remove Switch LED

Auto Color

at La nch

Move the joystick left or right to move the cursor.

Turn the joystick (or move it up/down) to change the selected character.

Press Knob 2 (Delete) to delete the selected character and shift all following

characters to the left.

Press Knob 3 (Insert) to insert a space and shift all following characters to

the right.

SHORTCUT:PressthejoysticktocyclethroughA,a,0,and[SPACE].

Press Knob 4 (Remove) to remove the custom label, after which the foot-

switch displays its normal assignment. Remove is grayed out until a custom

name is applied.

2. Press Knob 6 (OK).

NOTE: Footswitches can also be customized from the "Bypass Assign"

screen (or Helix editor application!)

Customizing a Command Footswitch Color

1. From the Customize screen, turn Knob 5 (Switch LED) to select

the desired color (or turn it o).

Normally, you should leave this set to "Auto Color."

2. Press Knob 1 (Cancel) or to exit.

Global EQ

The Helix Global EQ has three fully parametric bands plus variable low and high cut

lters,andisusedforcompensatingforthewidedisparityinacousticenvironments

on tour or when traveling from studio to studio. Global EQ is applied to all setlists and

presets, and can be heard from the 1/4" outputs, XLR outputs, or both.

NOTE: Global EQ is never heard from Send, Digital, or USB outputs.

When Global EQ is active, the Home screen shows the Global EQ icon to the left of

the snapshots icon:

1. Press to open the Menu.

2. Press Knob 5 (Global EQ).

The Global EQ screen appears:

Mid Gain

0.0 dB

Mid QMid Freq

2.5 kHz

5.0

Low Freq

180 Hz

Low Q

5.0

Low Gain

0.0 dB

Press BYPASS to turn Global EQ on/off

Global EQ

3. Press BYPASS to turn Global EQ on and o.

SHORTCUT: From the Home screen, press and hold BYPASS to turn Global EQ

onandowithouthavingtonavigatetotheGlobalEQpage.

TIP: Press PAGE> to view and turn Knob 1 (Apply EQ) to set whether

Global EQ is applied to only the 1/4" outputs, only the XLR outputs, or both.

Resetting Global EQ

ResettingtheGlobalEQreturnsitssettingstofactorydefault(at).

1. From the Global EQ screen, press ACTION.

2. Press Knob 1 (Reset Global EQ).

The following dialog appears:

OKCancel

Reset Global EQ?

3. Press Knob 6 (OK).

Global Settings

The Global Settings menu contains additional parameters that apply to all setlists

and presets, such as input and output levels, custom footswitch mode settings, etc.

The upper right corner displays the Helix Rackdevice'scurrentrmwareversion.Visit

line6.com/supportforinformationonthelatestHelixrmwareupdates.

1. Press to open the Menu.

2. Press Knob 6 (Global Settings).

The Global Settings screen appears:

Ins/Outs

MIDI/T

emp

ays

Footsw

Global Settings

Pre

erences

EXP Pe

Firmware Version 2.00.0

Mic In

48V Phantom

Off0dBOff

Off

Mic In

Low Cut

Mic In

Gain

Guitar In

Pad

Ins/Outs

0.0dBMulti

USB In 1/2

Trim

USB In 1/2

Destination

Ins/Outs

3. Move the joystick to select one of the six submenus.

If necessary, press <PAGE/PAGE> to view more parameters.

Resetting All Global Settings

Resetting the Helix Global Settings returns them to factory default. Performing this

resetdoesnotaectanypresetsyoumayhavecreated.

1. From any Global Settings submenu, press ACTION.

2. Press Knob 1 (Factory Settings).

The following dialog appears:

OKCancel

Restore Global Settings to factory defaults?

3. Press Knob 6 (OK).

Global Settings > Ins/Outs

Page Knob Parameter Description

1 Guitar In Pad

If your guitar or bass has active or really loud pickups, you may want to turn this on. There's really no rule; use what sounds best.

2 Mic In 48V Phantom

When on, Helix provides 48V from the XLR Mic In jack to power studio condenser microphones.

3 Mic In Gain

Sets analog gain for the XLR Mic In jack.

4 Mic In Low Cut

SetsthefrequencyoftheMicIn'sdedicated,variablelow-cutlter.Turnfullycounterclockwise(orpush)todisable.

5 USB In 1/2 Destination

If you like to jam along with iTunes

, YouTube™ or your DAW, this setting determines from which of the Helix outputs your computer

or iPad primary stereo audio stream will be heard. USB In 1/2 bypasses all Helix processing; USB 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 can be selected as

input blocks for processing DAW tracks or re-amping. Normally, you should choose "Multi," which sends USB In 1/2 directly to the 1/4",

XLR, and Digital outputs. See "USB Audio".

6 USB In 1/2 Trim

Sets the level of incoming audio from USB 1/2, which bypasses all Helix processing. Normally, this should be left at 0.0dB.

1 1/4" Outputs

Choose "Instrument" when connecting the Helix 1/4" outputs to stompboxes or the front of guitar amps; choose "Line" when connect-

ing to mixers, studio monitors, or standalone recorders. When using a single amp or speaker, connect only the LEFT/MONO 1/4” jack.

2 XLR Outputs

Choose "Mic" when connecting the Helix XLR outputs to standalone mic preamps or the XLR mic inputs on mixers; choose "Line"

when connecting to studio monitors or the line inputs on mixers. When using a mono playback system, connect only the LEFT/MONO

XLR jack.

3 Send/Return 1

Choose "Instrument" when using a Send/Return pair as an FX loop for stompboxes; choose "Line" when using a Send/Return pair as

an FX loop for line-level rack processors, or as additional inputs and outputs for connecting keyboards, drum machines, mixers, and

other gear.

4 Send/Return 2

5 Send/Return 3

6 Send/Return 4

1 Re-amp Src (USB 7)

USB out 7 and 8 are dedicated for recording a DI signal which can be used for re-amping; choose which two inputs will be sent dry

(unprocessed) to your DAW. See "USB Audio".

2 Re-amp Src (USB 8)

3 Volume Knob Controls

Determineswhichoutput(s)areaectedwhenturningthetoppanelVOLUMEknob.Forexample,youmaywanttocontrolthelevelsent

fromthe1/4"outputstoyourstagemonitorwithoutaectingtheXLRlevelsenttothefront-of-housemixer.

4 Headphones Monitor

Determines which signal(s) are heard from the PHONES output. Normally you would set this to Multi (1/4"+XLR+Digital+USB 1/2), but

theremaybeasituationwhereyouonlywanttohearwhat'ssentfromthe1/4"orXLRouts,particularlyiftheyarebeingfeddierent

signals (or band members!)

5 Digital In/Out

One digital output can be active at a time; choose S/PDIF or AES/EBU. Connecting an L6 LINK device to Helix automatically disables

S/PDIFout.USBaudioisnotaectedbythissetting.Alsosee"Output".

6 Digital Out Level

Sets the S/PDIF and AES/EBU output level. Normally, this should be left at 0.0dB.

1 Sample Rate

Determines the sample rate of the Helix S/PDIF and AES/EBU outputs; choose 44.1 kHz (the default), 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, or 96 kHz.

When connecting to another device’s S/PDIF or AES/EBU input, make sure both units are set to the same sample rate. Note that this

settingdoesnotaectHelixUSBaudiosamplerateoperation.

2 Clock Source

Determines whether the S/PDIF and AES/EBU outputs resolve to the Helix device's internal clock or an external clock generator connected to the

Wordclock In. Make sure both units are set to the same sample rate.

Global Settings > Preferences

Knob Parameter Description

1 Snapshot Edits

Determineswhetherornotanyeditsmadetoasnapshot(blockon/o,parametercontrol,CommandCenter,tempo)arerememberedwhenreturningto

that snapshot. When set to "Recall," any snapshot edits are recalled when jumping from snapshot to snapshot, and appear as you last left them. When

set to "Discard," any snapshot edits are discarded when jumping from snapshot to snapshot, and appear as the preset was last saved. If you want to save

changes made to a snapshot while Snapshot Edits is set to "Discard,” press SAVE twice before selecting another. The camera icon on the home screen

shows you the Snapshot Edits setting at a glance—When set to "Recall," the camera is gray; when set to "Discard," the camera is red. At any time, hold

BYPASS and press SAVE to toggle this setting. Also see "Determining Snapshot Edit Behavior"

Tap Tempo

Pitch

DetermineshowdelayrepeatsbehavewhenrepeatedlypressingTAP."Accurate"respectsthenaturalpitchuctuationsinherentwhenchangingareal

delay pedal's time knob; "Transparent" minimizes these artifacts.

Preset Num-

bering

Determines whether each setlist's presets appear as 32 banks of four (A B C D) or are numbered 000-127 (convenient when recalling presets via MIDI

program change messages).

Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo

Knob Parameter Description

MIDI Base

Channel

Sets the system base MIDI channel that Helix uses for both receiving and sending MIDI communication via MIDI and USB. Note that MIDI messages as-

signed from the Command Center page can be set to any MIDI channel.

2 MIDI Thru

When on, MIDI OUT also acts as a MIDI THRU; that is, it passes through any MIDI messages received at the MIDI IN jack.

MIDI Over

USB

When on, Helix receives and transmits MIDI data via USB in the same capacity as its MIDI jacks.

MIDI PC

Send/Receive

DetermineswhetherornotHelixautomaticallysendsMIDIprogramchange(PC)messageswhenselectingpresets.ThissettingdoesnotaectanyMIDI

commands manually assigned from the Command Center page. Also determines whether or not Helix responds to program changes.

5 Tempo Select

The “Speed” or “Time” parameters of all tempo-based FX can be set to a note value that follows Tap Tempo or the tempo set with Knob 6 (Snapshot

BPM/Preset BPM/Global BPM). Choose whether the Helix tempo is stored and recalled with each snapshot, recalled with each preset, or is applied glob-

ally across all presets and snapshots.

Snapshot

BPM/Preset

BPM/Global

BPM

This is an alternative way to set the Helix tempo, as opposed to stepping repeatedly on the TAP footswitch. Depending on the Knob 5 (Tempo Select)

setting, this value is saved per snapshot, per preset, or globally. The Helix device's tempo has a resolution of 0.1 BPM (beats per minute). You can also

quicklyaccessthisparameteratanytimebybrieytouchingtheTAPfootswitch.

Global Settings > Footswitches

Knob Parameter Description

1 Touch Select

If you don't want Helix to automatically select assigned blocks or items when you touch a switch top, or engage Quick Bypass Assign when you touch a

switchtopfor2seconds,setthisto"O."Ifyouplaybarefoot,youmightwanttoturnthisoaswell.

Preset Mode

Switches

By default, Preset footswitch mode displays eight presets (four on each row). Choose from "8 Presets," "Preset/Stomp" (one bank of presets on the top

row, switches from stomp mode on the bottom row), "Stomp/Preset" (switches from stomp mode on the top row, one bank of presets on the bottom

row), "Preset/Snap" (one bank of presets on the top row, Snapshots 1-4 on the bottom row), "Snap/Preset" (Snapshots 1-4 on the top row, one bank of

presets on the bottom row), "Snap/Stomp" (Snapshots 1-4 on the top row, switches from stomp mode on the bottom row), "Stomp/Snap" (switches from

stomp mode on the top row, Snapshots 1-4 on the bottom row), and "8 Snapshots" (Snapshots 1-8).

Stomp Mode

Switches

When set to "10 switches," FS1 (BANK ) and FS7 (BANK ) are re-purposed as additional Stomp switches. This is only for Stomp footswitch mode;

while in Preset, Snapshot, or Looper footswitch modes, BANK and BANK are retained.

Snapshot

Mode Switches

When set to "Auto Return," Helix returns to the previous footswitch mode after selecting a snapshot. When set to "Manual Return," Helix stays in Snapshot

footswitch mode until you press FS6 (CANCEL).

Up/Down

Switches

When set to "Presets" or "Snapshots," FS1 (BANK ) and FS7 (BANK ) change to PRESET / or SNAPSHOT / , where pressing either switch

instantlyselectsthenext/previouspresetorsnapshot,withoutabankqueue.Thisisusefulifyou'veprogrammedaxedsetlistforyourshow,andjust

want to increment through all your presets or snapshots. You can also cycle through all three switch types by pressing and holding both the and

switches for two seconds. At any time, press and hold both FS1 and FS7 to cycle through BANK / , PRESET / , and SNAPSHOT / .

Global Settings > EXP Pedals

Knob Parameter Description

1 EXP 1 Polarity

lf your external expression pedal appears to work backwards—for example, a Volume pedal block is loudest with the heel all the way down—set this to

"Inverted."

2 EXP 2 Polarity

3 EXP 3 Polarity

EXP 1 Pedal

Position

Determines whether the Helix expression pedal positions are recalled per snapshot, per preset, or applied globally. If you want a Volume Pedal or Wah to

maintain its position when switching presets, set this to "Global."

EXP 2 Pedal

Position

EXP 3 Pedal

Position

Global Settings > Displays

Knob Parameter Description

LED Ring

Brightness

DetermineswhethertheStompmodefootswitches'coloredLEDringsappeardimwhenbypassed,orowhenbypassed.Whenplayinginbrightsun-

light,youmaywanttosettothisto"O/Bright"toincreasecontrast.

2 Tap Tempo LED

Ifyou'dprefertonotseetheFS12(TAP)redLEDconstantlyashing,youcanturnito.

USB Audio

Helix functions as a USB 2.0, multiple-input/output, 24-bit - 96kHz, low-latency audio

interface for Windows

and Mac

computers, as well as for iPad and iPhone

(with

optional Apple Camera Connection Kit adapter), and is compatible with all major DAW

software.

NOTE: For USB audio operation on Windows

computers, it is necessary to

download and install the Line 6 Helix ASIO

driver (see page 59). For Mac

computers, it is only necessary to download and install the Line 6 Mac

Core

Audio driver if you desire audio sample rate operation at rates other than 48kHz

(see page 59). These drivers are available from line6.com/software. There is no

driver installation necessary for an Apple iPad or iPhone.

With the Helix default "Multi" Input and Output block settings in use, you'll automati-

cally hear audio software playback on USB 1/2 routed directly to the Helix XLR, 1/4"

and Phones outputs. This lets you jam along with YouTube™, iTunes

, or your DAW

trackswithouthearingthemprocessedthroughabunchofampsandeects.

If you set your DAW software track to record from Helix USB 1/2, you'll capture your

Helix-processed input signal in the DAW track - with zero-latency monitoring, since

you are hearing your input from the Helix hardware outputs before it is routed through

your software.

The additional Helix USB Inputs and Outputs are available within the Helix Input and

Output blocks, and within your DAW software track menus, which can be utilized for

numerousroutingcongurations,allwithoutpatchingextracables-seethefollowing

examples.

USH

DIGITAL

S/PDIF

AES/EBU

L6 LINK OUT

HELIX OUTPUTS

USB OUTPUTS

1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8

USB INPUTS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

HELIX INPUTS

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Amp+Cab Stone Age 185

INPUT

ROUTING

OUTPUT

ROUTING

In 3/4 5/6 7/8

In 1/2

Out 1/2 3/4 5/6

Out 7 Out 8

Jamming with

YouTube

, iTunes

, etc.

DI (Dry) Signal

for Re-amping

Hardware Monitoring vs. DAW Software

Monitoring

Use of the Helix default "Multi" settings for both the Input and Output blocks provides

hardware monitoring, which allows you to hear your live input signal at all times, in-

dependent of your DAW software's monitor settings. Hardware monitoring can be

desirable since it allows you to hear your live guitar or mic input with Helix processing

added and essentially "latency-free," since the monitor signal is not routed through

your DAW software.

In some DAW recording scenarios, it may be preferable to utilize your recording ap-

plication's "input monitoring" or "software monitoring" feature, which routes your live

input signal through the armed recording track, thus allowing you to monitor the input

eectedbyanyplug-insyoumay haveinserted onthetrack.Theonedownsideof

DAW software monitoring, however, is that your live input signal will be delayed slightly

due to being routed through the software and back to the Helix outputs, which is re-

ferred to as "latency." Helix is designed to provide very low latency operation - see

"ASIO® Driver Settings (Windows® only)" for info and settings.

When a DAW track's software monitoring is active, you'll likely not want to simulta-

neously hear the Helix hardware monitoring signal. To achieve this, you can set the

Helix Output block to USB Out 3/4 or 5/6. These Output block options will route your

Helix-processed, stereo signal out to your DAW software without also providing the

Helix hardware monitoring to USB 1/2. You'll then need to set your DAW track to re-

ceive from the same selected Helix USB Out to record the Helix-processed signal into

the track - or, you can optionally set the DAW track input to Helix USB 7 or USB 8 to

record a dry DI signal - see the next section.

NOTE: Keep the Helix Input block set to "Multi" and your DAW software's main,

Master output to Helix USB 1/2 to also hear playback of your full DAW mix.

DI Recording and Re-ampliﬁcation

A common DAW recording technique is to record a dry DI (Direct Input) signal, such

as the unprocessed signal from your guitar, Variax or mic, along with your mic'ed or

processed tone. This allows you to process the DI track later with plug-ins (such as the

Line 6 POD

Farm Plug-In), and/or "re-amplify" the DI track through an amp or other

outboard gear. Helix has handy options built right in for recording DI tracks, as well as

foreasyre-amplicationofDItracksbackthroughyourownHelixtones,allwithout

extra hardware or cabling!

HelixoerstwospecialDIoutputs,USBOuts7and8,whichappearasavailableop-

tions within your DAW software track input menus. These two dedicated USB Outs

aretappeddirectlyfromtheHelixinputsourcesofyourchoice.ToconguretheHelix

input source for each, go to Global Settings > Ins/Outs > Re-amp Src (USB 7) and

Re-amp Src (USB 8), where you can select Guitar, Aux, Variax, Variax Mags or Mic:

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S/PDIFMultiMultiMic

Guitar

Digital

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Headphones

Monitor

Reamp Src

(USB 7)

Reamp Src

(USB 8)

Ins/Outs

0.0 dB

Digital

Out Level

Ins/Outs

Recording a Dry DI Track

For this example, we'll record guitar into two DAW tracks simultaneously, with one

capturing the Helix-processed tone and the other the unprocessed DI guitar.

1. In the Helix Global Settings>Ins/Outs>Page 3 screen, set

Re-amp Src (USB 7) to "Guitar" (as shown above).

2. Dial in your desired Helix tone, while keeping the Helix Input

and Output blocks both set to the default "Multi" setting.

3. Create two new audio tracks in your DAW software project:

Create one mono track to record the dry DI guitar, and set the track's input

to Helix USB 7.

Create one stereo track to record your full, stereo Helix-processed tone and

set the track's input to Helix USB 1/2.

GUITAR IN

USB

DRY DI GUITAR

PROCESSED GUITAR

TRACK 1 (Dry DI Guitar)

TRACK 2 (Processed Guitar)

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4. Set both tracks' outputs, as well as the DAW Master output,

to Helix USB 1/2 to allow all tracks to play back through Helix.

NOTE: Setting the stereo track's output to Helix USB 1/2 allows you to hear

your Helix-processed tone via the Helix hardware monitoring while record-

ing.Forthisconguration,disablesoftwaremonitoringonallDAWtracks.

5. Arm both these DAW audio tracks, hit the Record button and

start laying down your guitar performance!

Now you have your Helix-processed track to hear with the project, and a separate DI

track with which you can further experiment at any time with DAW plug-ins and/or re-

amping (see the next section).

Re-amping Through Helix

If your DAW software provides options for routing individual audio tracks to outputs

other than just the main Helix USB Out 1/2, then you can use these steps for re-amp-

ing a dry recorded DI track back through Helix.

1. In your DAW software, set the DI track's Output setting to a

Helix stereo USB Out other than USB Out 1/2. For this example

we'll use Helix USB Out 3/4.

2. Create a new stereo track in your DAW project and set this

track's Input and Output both to USB 1/2 - Let's name this

track "Re-amped." Arm the track for recording.

NOTE: In some DAW software it may be necessary to also activate the

software monitoring feature on this "re-amped" track to monitor the Helix-

processed signal when playing back your project. See your software's docu-

mentation.

3. On Helix, select the Input block and set it to receive from the

same USB stereo pair (USB In 3/4) and keep the Output block

set to "Multi." Load your choice of amps and eects on the

current Helix preset.

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DRY DI GUITAR

USB

RE-AMPED GUITAR

TRACK 1 (Dry DI Guitar)

(

Processed

uitar

)

TRACK 3 (Re-amped Guitar)

4. Now play your DAW project and you'll hear the DI track "re-

amped" through your Helix! Adjust the DI track's volume slider

to make sure the signal feeding into Helix is not too hot. Tweak

your Helix amp & eects as desired while listening with the

playback of your project mix.

5. Once you have your re-amplied guitar tone they way you like

it, Solo both the DI and re-amped tracks, rewind to the start of

the project and hit the DAW Record button, allowing it to cap-

ture the signal into the new re-amped track in real-time.

Allow the DI track to play to the end, stop recording and you've created your new re-

amped guitar track!

TIP: Note that you still have your original Guitar DI track, and you can repeat this

processtocreateadditionalre-ampedtrackswithdierentHelixsettings,add

plug-ins, blend with your original guitar track and more.

ASIO

Driver Settings (Windows

only)

When using Helix as an audio interface for Windows

DAW applications, it is highly

recommendedtocongurethesoftwaretoutilizethe"ASIO

" Helix driver. The Line

6 ASIO

driveroersthesuperior,low-latencyaudioperformancerequiredforDAW

recording. This driver selection is typically found in your DAW software's Preferences

or Options dialog - see your software's documentation.

NOTE: Download and install the latest Line 6 Helix ASIO

driver from

line6.com/software.

Once the ASIO

Helix driver has been selected in your DAW software, you'll also see a

button in the same dialog for "ASIO

Settings" (or with a similar title). Press this button

to launch the Helix Control Panel, which is where you make the following Helix driver

settings.

Sound

Control

Panel

This button launches the Windows

Sound Control Panel, which is

whereyoucanoptionallycongureHelixtobetheaudioplayback

device for multi-media applications (such as Windows

Media

Player, iTunes

, etc.) These settings are not relevant for your DAW

software, since these applications utilize the standard Windows

driver.

Default Bit

Depth

Select the Bit Depth at which Helix will operate for recording and

playback with your DAW software. 24 bit or 32 bit are recommend-

ed for quality audio production.

ASIO

Buer Size

Your goal is to achieve the lowest latency possible in your DAW

software,butwithglitch-freeaudioperformance.Smallerbuer

size results in lower latency, however, also increases the demands

on your computer, which can result in clicks, pops or other audio

artifacts. Start with a lower slider setting here and, if you encounter

audio performance issues, come back to this panel and move this

slider to the right incrementally to remedy the problem.

Click the Apply and OK buttons when your Helix Control Panel settings are complete

to return to your DAW software. Please also refer to your DAW software's documenta-

tionformoreaboutitsownspecicaudiodevice,buerandprojectsettings.

Core Audio Driver Settings (Mac

OS X

only)

To use Helix as an audio interface for Mac

applications, it is not necessary to install

any additional driver. Helix will utilize the Mac

computer's "Class Compliant" USB

driver automatically simply by connecting to your USB port. Helix will then appear

as a selectable Core Audio device within the Mac

Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup panel

and/or directly within your audio and multimedia applications. However, note that this

Apple Class Compliant driver oers strictly 48kHz native sample rate operation. If

youprefertouseadierentnativesamplerate(orifyourparticularDAWapplication

requires it), you can optionally download and install the Line 6 Mac

Core Audio driver

from line6.com/software.This Line 6 driver oers 44.1kHz,48kHz,88kHzor96kHz

sample rate operation.

MIDI

NOTE: Helix transmits and responds to MIDI messages over USB in the same

manner as via its MIDI connectors. For USB MIDI operation on Windows

com-

puters, it is necessary to download and install the Line 6 Helix ASIO

driver,

available from line6.com/software. There is no driver installation necessary for an

Apple Mac

computer, iPad or iPhone.

MIDI Bank/Program Changes

Helix responds to traditional MIDI CC and Program change messages from an external

MIDI device (or from MIDI software via USB) and will recall setlists, presets, and/or

snapshots accordingly.

Remotely Selecting a Setlist, Preset, and/or Snapshot

Press PRESETS to open the Setlist menu:

Rename

Setlist

Rename

Preset

Reorder

Preset

Select

Snapshot

Rename

Snapshot

CC32: 007

PC: 005

CC69: 000

SNAPSHOT 1

1 FACTORY 1

2 FACTORY 2

3 USER 1

4 USER 2

5 USER 3

6 USER 4

7 USER 5

8 TEMPLATES

15A

15B

15C

15D

16A

16B

16C

16D

Cold Shot

Hey Joe

Tom Sawyer

Untitled Streets

Have a Cigar

Bottle Message

Mad House

Run Like

1 FACTORY 1 16B Bottle Message

The dark text above Knob 2 displays the required MIDI messages for recalling

setlists, presets, and/or snapshots from external MIDI devices or software. In the

illustration above, the FACTORY 1 setlist is recalled with a CC32 message of 007,

the 16B Bottle Message preset is recalled with a PC (program change) message

of 005, and Snapshot 1 is recalled with a CC69 message of 000.

NOTE: When navigating Presets from the Helix hardware (PRESETS encoder,

preset footswitches, PRESET / PRESET , etc.), Helix automatically trans-

mits a MIDI Program Change message corresponding to the selected preset. If

you'd prefer Helix to not automatically transmit or receive PC messages, turn

"Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo">Knob4(MIDIPCSend/Receive)o.

MIDI CC

HelixhasreservedspecicMIDICCmessagesforglobalfunctions;theseCCscannot

be used as controllers. If you attempt to learn a CC message reserved for global func-

tions (see "Controller Assign"), the following dialog appears:

Learn

Controller

Parameter

Feedback

Controller

None

This MIDI CC# is reserved for global functions!

MIDI CC# Value Function

Pedal and Footswitch Assignments

0-127 Emulates EXP 1 Pedal

0-127 Emulates EXP 2 Pedal

0-127 Emulates EXP 3 Pedal

0-127 Emulates Stomp footswitch mode's FS1

0-127 Emulates Stomp footswitch mode's FS2

0-127 Emulates Stomp footswitch mode's FS3

0-127 Emulates Stomp footswitch mode's FS4

0-127 Emulates Stomp footswitch mode's FS5

0-127 Emulates Stomp footswitch mode's FS7

0-127 Emulates Stomp footswitch mode's FS8

0-127 Emulates Stomp footswitch mode's FS9

0-127 Emulates Stomp footswitch mode's FS10

0-127 Emulates Stomp footswitch mode's FS11

0-127 Emulates EXP Toe switch

Looper Controls

0-63: Overdub;

64-127: Record

Looper Record/Overdub switch (FS8)

0-63: Stop;

64-127: Play

Looper Play/Stop switch (FS9)

64-127 Looper Play Once switch (FS3)

64-127 Looper Undo switch (FS2)

0-63: Forward;

64-127: Reverse

Looper Forward/Reverse switch (FS11)

MIDI CC# Value Function

0-63: Full;

64-127: Half

Looper Full/Half Speed switch (FS10)

0-63:O;

64-127: On

Looperblockon/o(ifavailable);alsoenters/exits

Looper footswitch mode

Additional Controls

0-7 Bank MSB

0-7 Bank LSB—Setlist select

64-127 Tap Tempo

0-127 Tunerscreenon/o

0-7 Snapshot select

0-127

Additional global MIDI commands (reserved for future

use)

0-127

128

0-63: Oh;

64-127: Nooo

Helix achieves self-awareness and starts poking fun of

that face you make during the solo

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