Nuova versione Helix. 2.80.

[Grom68]

È uscito il nuovo firmware per la famiglia Helix. Ricchi premi e cotillion. Un buon numero di nuovi ampli ed effetti.

[Grom68]

New Amp Models in 2.80

Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Stomp

Fullerton Nrm, based on* the classic 1958 Fender[emoji2400] 5C3 Tweed Deluxe (normal channel)

Fullerton Brt, based on* the classic 1958 Fender[emoji2400] 5C3 Tweed Deluxe (bright channel)

Fullerton Jump, based on* the classic 1958 Fender[emoji2400] 5C3 Tweed Deluxe (jumped channels)

Grammatico Nrm, based on* the modern 2016 Grammatico LaGrange (normal channel)

Grammatico Brt, based on* the modern 2016 Grammatico LaGrange (bright channel)

Grammatico Jump, based on* the modern 2016 Grammatico LaGrange (jumped channels)

Revv Gen Red, based on* the red (gain 2) channel of the Revv[emoji2400] Generator 120

Ampeg SVT-4 PRO, based on* the Ampeg[emoji2400] SVT-4 PRO

*NOTE: All product names used in this document are trademarks of their respective owners and neither Yamaha Guitar Group nor Line 6 are associated or affiliated with them. These trademarks appear solely to identify products whose tones and sounds were studied by Line 6 during sound model development. That said, the teams at Revv and Grammatico are super cool (and patient!) and you should buy their awesome amps.

 

 

New Effects Models in 2.80

Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Effects, HX Stomp

Distortion > Dhyana Drive (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Hermida Zendrive

Distortion > Heir Apparent (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Analogman Prince of Tone (basically half a King of Tone)

Distortion > Tone Sovereign (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Analogman King of Tone V4 (basically two Prince of Tones in one)

Distortion > ZeroAmp Bass DI (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Tech 21[emoji2400] SansAmp Bass Driver DI V1

Distortion > Ampeg Scrambler (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Ampeg[emoji2400] Scrambler Bass Overdrive

Filter > Asheville Pattrn (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Moog[emoji2400] Moogerfooger[emoji2400] MF-105M MIDI MuRF Filter (with both MuRF and Bass MuRF voicings)

EQ > Low/High Shelf (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original

EQ > Tilt (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original. Tilt is a subtle 6dB EQ that boosts high frequencies while simultaneously attenuating low frequencies (or vice versa). Great for quickly making tones a bit brighter or darker. The Center Freq parameter sets the frequency around which the boost and cut pivot

*NOTE: All product names used in this document are trademarks of their respective owners and neither Yamaha Guitar Group nor Line 6 are associated or affiliated with them. These trademarks appear solely to identify products whose tones and sounds were studied by Line 6 during sound model development.

 

 

New Features in 2.80

NOTE: For additional information on Helix Native 1.80 or HX Edit 2.80, check out the latest Helix Native and HX Edit Pilot's Guides, which are automatically installed with the new 1.80/2.80 software.

 

Hotkeys

Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, HX Effects

IMPORTANT! The first time you update Helix/HX to 2.80, your Mac or PC may ask what kind of keyboard you have connected. Just ignore this and close the window.

The Command Center can now send QWERTY hotkeys (keyboard shortcuts with or without modifiers such as Shift, Control, Option/Alt, and Command) to your Mac, PC, or iOS device via USB. You can now control virtually any software ever made, including DAWs, looping software, DJ software, media players, lighting software, video software, browsers, or video games... with your feet... or when assigned to an Instant command, from any preset or snapshot recall.

From the Command Center menu, select a footswitch or Instant command and turn Knob 1 (Command) to select "Hotkey."

Turn knobs 2-5 to select the desired keystroke.If the keystroke doesn't have modifiers, leave knobs 2, 3, and 4 set to "None."

TIP: It's much faster and easier to program keystrokes from HX Edit 2.80. Open the Command Center window, select a footswitch or Instant command, and from the Command pull-down menu, select "Hotkey." Click the small keypad icon and simply enter the keystroke from your computer keyboard. Don't forget to customize the switch label!

NOTE: Just like a normal computer keyboard, hotkeys won't work unless the software or app you want to control is in focus.

 

Hotkey Templates

Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, HX Effects

To get you started with hotkeys, we've provided the following template presets in 2.80:

Cubase

Pro Tools (Mac)

Pro Tools (PC)

Logic/GarageBand

Ableton Live (Mac)

Ableton Live (PC)

Reaper (Mac)

Reaper (PC)

StudioOne

Cakewalk

MainStage

QLab

YouTube

iTunes

Spotify (Mac)

Spotify (PC)

Apple Keynote

First-person shooter video games

Most software has dozens if not hundreds of available hotkeys; feel free to swap ours out with the ones you use the most. With clever choices and a bit of finesse, you may be able to run a recording session (or elaborate live show with lighting and video cues) without ever touching a mouse or keyboard.

Depending on your type of Helix/HX product, follow the procedure below:

Helix Floor/Rack/LT—Press the PRESET knob, move the joystick left to select the Setlist column, select 8 TEMPLATES, and press the joystick. Hotkey templates begin at 06A

HX Effects—Press MODE to to select Preset mode and turn the Big Knob.Hotkey templates begin at 16A

NOTE: Updating the firmware does not automatically load any new presets or the hotkey templates; you must manually load them. See "STEP 5—Loading the 2.80 Factory Presets/Templates" above.

 

Variax String Level

Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT

Helix can now remotely adjust the level of individual guitar strings on a connected Shuriken Variax, JTV, or Variax Standard.

TIP: Just like with any amp, cab, or effect parameter, Variax String Level can be quickly assigned to footswitches or Snapshots. "Wait. You mean I can turn off the top three strings for the verse (Snapshot 1) and bring them back in for the chorus (Snapshot 2)? And if the high E is too shrill I can back its volume down to 85%?" Yes. "That's pretty nuts." Yes it is.

Select the Input > Multi or Input > Variax block and press PAGE > three times.

Turn Knobs 1-6 to adjust each string's level.

If you want to set a particular string's level separately for each snapshot, press and turn the string's knob. The value will turn white and appear in brackets.

NOTE: Assigning a continuous controller (such as an expression pedal or slider on your MIDI controller) is not recommended, as it may result in minor pops and clicks; this is due to limitations in Variax DSP, not Helix.

 

Powercab Plus Remote

Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT

IMPORTANT! You must also update Powercab Plus! It must be running firmware 2.0 or higher.

Helix can now remotely adjust parameters in one or two L6 LINK-connected Powercab 112 Plus or Powercab 212 Plus modeling speaker cabs. When one Powercab Plus 112 is connected via L6 LINK (110-ohm AES/EBU cable), it receives a mono signal from Helix; when one Powercab 212 Plus is connected via L6 LINK, it receives a stereo signal; when two Powercab 112 Plus or 212 Plus amps are daisy-chained via L6 LINK, the first cab in the chain receives the left signal and the second cab receives the right signal.

TIP: Just like with any amp, cab, or effect parameter, Powercab Plus parameters can be quickly assigned to footswitches or Snapshots.

Select the Output > Multi or Output > Digital block and press PAGE > once.

Turn Knob 1 (Powercab Remote) to select "Per Preset" or "Global." If you don't plan on changing Powercab parameters along with Helix presets, choose "Global."

Turn Knob 2 (Powercab Mode) to select the desired type of Powercab mode: Flat, Speaker, or IR. Note that certain parameters will gray out depending on the mode chosen.

Turn Knob 4 (Speaker Select) to specify which Powercab you want to control—Powercab 1, Powercab 2, or both Powercabs simultaneously ("1+2 Link"). Normally, you should leave this set to "1+2 Link," which edits both Powercabs simultaneously, to maintain phase coherence. Note that with Powercab 212 Plus, "Powercab 1" targets the left speaker in each (or both) amp(s) and "Powercab 2" targets the right speaker in each (or both) amp(s).

Flat Voicing—When Powercab Mode is set to "Flat," determines the type of speaker voicing

Speaker Type—When Powercab Mode is set to "Speaker," determines the current speaker model

Speaker DI Mic—When Powercab Mode is set to "Speaker," determines the mic model used on Powercab's XLR output(s)

Spider Mic Dist—When Powercab Mode is set to "Speaker," determines the mic distance used on Powercab's XLR output(s)

Speaker User IR—When Powercab Mode is set to "User IR," selects the impulse response used

Speaker Low Cut—Applies a Low Cut filter to Powercab Plus for minimizing low end rumble

Speaker Hi Cut—Applies a High Cut filter to Powercab Plus for minimizing high end harshness

Speaker Level—Applies a level trim

Speaker Color—Lets you choose the LED ring color on any connected Powercab(s)

NOTE: For more information on Powercab Plus, see the Powercab Pilot's Guide.

 

DT50/DT25 Remote

Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, HX Edit

IMPORTANT! Your DT amp must be running firmware 2.0 or higher. Chances are it already is (2.0 was released back in 2012) but if things are wonky, this is the first thing to check.

Helix can now remotely adjust the real tube topology settings and other parameters in one or two L6 LINK-connected DT25 or DT50 amplifiers. When one DT25 or DT50 is connected via L6 LINK (110-ohm AES/EBU cable), it receives a mono signal from Helix; when two DT250 or DT50 amplifiers are daisy-chained via L6 LINK, the first cab in the chain receives the left signal and the second cab receives the right signal.

TIP: Just like with any amp, cab, or effect parameter, DT parameters can be quickly assigned to footswitches or Snapshots.

From the Output > Multi or Output > Digital block, press PAGE > three times.

Turn Knob 1 (DT 25/50 Remote) to select "Per Preset" or "Global." If you don't plan on changing DT topology settings along with Helix presets, choose "Global."

Turn Knob 2 (DT Select) to specify which DT amp you want to control—DT 1, DT 2, or both DT amps simultaneously ("1+2 Link"). Normally, you should leave this set to "1+2 Link," which edits both DT amps simultaneously, to maintain phase coherence.

DT Channel—When set to Channel A, the DT switches to Channel A and its preamp is bypassed for when using a preamp model in Helix. When set to Channel B, the DT switches to Channel B and its preamp is activated

TIP: Assign a stomp footswitch (or snapshots) to simultaneously bypass a Helix preamp block AND switch a connected DT amp to Channel B. This gives you a wider variety of tones in the same preset, without the DSP overhead required to run two simultaneous Preamp blocks

DT Topology—Changes the DT amp's negative feedback loop topology. Choose "I (Tight)" for behavior reminiscent of the great American Blackface amps of the 60's, choose "II (Loose)" for dialing in echoes of classic British amps, choose "III (ZNF)" for a very open or dynamic feeling amp, or choose "IV (Resonant)" to add low frequency resonance that pairs well with high gain tones

DT Power Amp—Sets the DT amp's operating class, wattage, and bias type. Choose "Class A" for more dynamics with greater touch sensitivity; choose "Class AB" for greater headroom and power

DT Tube Config—Changes the configuration of the DT's power tubes. Chose "Pentode" for clear and commanding tone; choose "Triode" for quieter and rounder sounds with a more vintage feel

DT Reverb—Turns the DT amp's built-in spring reverb on and off

DT Rev Mix—Determines the amount of built-in spring reverb

DT 12AX7 Boost; DT50 only—When Low Volume Mode is off, applies a volume boost

DT Feedbk Cap; DT50 only—Sets the DT amp's feedback capacitor type

DT B+ Voltage; DT50 only—Sets the DT amp's phase inverter B+ voltage

NOTE: For more information on DT amps, see the DT25 Pilot's Guide or the DT50 Pilot's Guide.

 

Snapshot Bypass

Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Effects, HX Stomp, HX Edit

There may be situations where you don't want Helix's snapshots to control a particular block's bypass state; that is, you'd prefer to turn it on and off manually. For example, you may want manual control of a boost pedal at any time without worrying whether a particular snapshot might turn it on or off.

Depending on your type of Helix/HX product, follow the procedure below:

Helix Floor/Rack/LT—Select a processing block, press ACTION, and set Knob 5 (Snapshot Bypass) to "Off" to disable snapshot control of that block's bypass state

HX Effects—Select a processing block, press ACTION, and press the "Snapshot Bypass" switch to disable snapshot control of that block's bypass state

HX Stomp—From Edit view, select a processing block, press ACTION, press PAGE >, and set Knob 3 (Snapshot Bypass) to "Off" to disable snapshot control of that block's bypass state

Helix Native/HX Edit—Right-click (Mac: control-click) on a processing block and uncheck "Snapshot Bypass." Alternatively, right-click (Mac: control-click) the Bypass button to uncheck "Snapshot Bypass."

 

Hardware Compatibility Mode

Helix Native

Helix Native can now reflect the signal flow and model set of all Helix and HX hardware devices, so transferring presets to and from your DAW is even easier. In addition, Hardware Compatibility can be disabled entirely, so the simultaneous model count is now limited only by the speed of your computer.

Open any instance of Helix Native within your DAW and click the gear icon in the lower left corner to open the Preferences window.

Click the Hardware Compatibility tab.

From the "Current Hardware Compatibility Mode" pull-down menu, select one of the following options:

Off—Disables Hardware Compatibility and lets you add as many blocks (of any type) as your computer's horsepower will allow. Choose this setting if you don't own any Helix or HX hardware

Helix Floor/LT/Rack (the default)—Configures Helix Native such that any presets made can be easily loaded into Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, or Helix LT

HX Effects—Configures Helix Native such that any presets made can be easily loaded into HX Effects. In this mode, no Amp or Cab models will be available

HX Stomp—Configures Helix Native such that any presets made can be easily loaded into HX Stomp

Click OK. Depending on the current Hardware Compatibility Mode, Helix Native may repopulate the preset list to reflect that of the selected hardware. For example, if you choose "HX Stomp," HX Stomp's factory presets will appear and the signal flow will be limited to six blocks

Click "Set as Default" to ensure any new instances of Helix Native open in the selected mode.

IMPORTANT! Each Hardware Compatibility Mode incorporates its own, independent preset library. Therefore, you will see the Helix Native preset library automatically repopulate to reflect that of the selected hardware.

 

Helix/HX Preset Sharing

Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Effects, HX Stomp, HX Edit

All Helix and HX hardware and software now live within the same ecosystem. Using multiple windows within HX Edit and/or multiple instances of the Helix Native plug-in, both blocks and entire presets can be freely dragged and dropped or copied and pasted between units. Aside from the obvious caveats below, all Helix and HX products can now share the same content.

IMPORTANT! Due to the vast differences in how Helix/HX products manage controllers, snapshots, and Command Center messages, there is no guarantee that every single tiny detail of a preset will translate properly.

 

You can now drag/drop, copy/paste, or otherwise load:

HX Effects or HX Stomp presets into Helix Floor/Rack/LT and Helix Native. If an HX Effects preset has 9 blocks, the ninth block will be routed to Path 2

Helix Floor/Rack/LT, Helix Native, or HX Stomp presets into HX Effects. However, there are caveats. To avoid an error message, the source preset must:

Contain 9 or fewer blocks

Not contain any Amp+Cab, Amp, Preamp, or Cab blocks

Contain no more than one Split and Merge block

Fit within one path worth of DSP processing

Helix Floor/Rack/LT, Helix Native, or HX Effects presets into HX Stomp. However, there are caveats. To avoid an error message, the source preset must:

Contain 6 or fewer blocks

Contain no more than one Split and Merge block

Fit within one path worth of DSP processing

Helix Floor/Rack/LT, HX Effects, or HX Stomp presets into Helix Native

NOTE: A dialog box will appear if the source preset cannot be accommodated by the current Hardware Compatibility Mode (see above). At this point, you may choose to switch the current Hardware Compatibility Mode to that of the source preset, or attempt to translate the preset into the current Hardware Compatibility Mode, given the caveats above. See the Helix Native Pilot's Guide for more information—click the question mark icon in the lower left corner of the plug-in.

 

Undo/Redo

Helix Native,  HX Edit

Both the Helix Native plug-in and HX Edit now support multiple levels of undo/redo.

Click the Undo button to undo the most recent edit.

Click the Redo button to redo the most recent undo.

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MIDI Learn

Helix Native (Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, HX Effects, and HX Stomp already have this feature)

Helix Native can now learn an incoming MIDI CC message and automatically assign it to a parameter.

Right-click on a parameter and select Controller > MIDI Learn. A small brain icon flashes. If you change your mind, click the icon to cancel.

Send Helix Native a MIDI CC message. The parameter is automatically assigned to it.

TIP: In Helix Native, right-click (Mac: control-click) on a processing block to open a pull-down that lets you manually assign a MIDI CC to block bypass. Right-click (Mac: control-click) on a parameter slider to open a pull-down menu that lets you manually assign a MIDI CC to parameter control.

NOTE: Not all DAW software automatically routes incoming MIDI data through to any plug-in, especially those instanciated as an insert on an audio track. See your DAW's documentation for more information. The new MIDI In indicator in the lower right corner flashes if Helix Native receives MIDI data.

 

Hands-free Pedal Edit for Input/Output Blocks

Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT

In addition to Amp, Effect, Cab, IR, Split, and Mixer parameters, Input and Output Block parameters can also now be edited with your feet, including the new Variax String Level, Powercab Plus remote, and DT25/DT50 remote parameters.

Press and hold MODE to enter Pedal Edit Mode.The switches flash.

If necessary, press MORE one or more times to view additional blocks and press the Input 1A (or 1B, 2A, or 2B) or Output 1A (or 1B, 2A, or 2B) footswitch. If the block has more than one page of parameters, press FS8 (<PAGE) or FS9 (PAGE>) until you find the parameter.

Press the footswitch displaying the parameter you want to adjust and use an expression pedal to adjust the parameter. For fine adjustment, press FS10 (VALUE–) and FS11 (VALUE+). Hold FS10 (VALUE–) or FS11 (VALUE +) for faster adjustments.

When finished, press FS12 (EXIT). If you want to save any changes made to the preset, hold FS12 (EXIT) for two seconds.

 

Snapshot Reselect

Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, HX Effects, HX Stomp

Currently, pressing the currently active Snapshot switch will reload the stored state of that snapshot. With 2.80, you can now choose to instead toggle between it and the previously selected snapshot. For example, if you're on Snapshot 2 and switch to Snapshot 8, pressing the Snapshot 8 footswitch will seamlessly toggle between Snapshot 8 and Snapshot 2.

From the Global Settings > Preferences menu, turn Snapshot Reselect to choose "Reload" or "Toggle Prev." "Reload" remains the default.

 

Stomp Select

Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT (parameter is already in HX Effects and HX Stomp)

Currently, briefly touching a stomp footswitch jumps to select its assigned items' parameters; it's a super fast and simple way to navigate your various amps and effects. For those neanderthals of you who play barefoot, you can disable this functionality from Global Settings > Footswitches > Touch Select. With 2.80, this parameter has now changed to Stomp Select, and lets you choose whether touching a switch, pressing a switch, or both instantly jumps to display the assigned items' parameters.

Depending on your type of Helix/HX product, follow the procedure below:

Helix Floor/Rack/LT—From the Global Settings > Footswitches menu, turn Knob 1 (Stomp Select) to choose "None," "Touch," "Press," or "Touch+Press." "Touch" remains the default

HX Effects/HX Stomp—From the Global Settings > Footswitches menu, turn Knob 1 (Stomp Select) to choose "Touch," "Press," or "Both." "Touch" remains the default

 

[Max Maz]

Direttamente la 2.81 direi.

[guest2069]

Scaricato ieri sera ma devo ancora giocarci. Lunedì son chiuso e la provo, così provo pure il nuovo impianto PA del ristorante. [emoji16]

[Grom68]

Ragazzi, ho provato lo zendrive. Bellissimo. Con un fender delux reverb.

[Grom68]

Anche il king of tone è molto bello.
Ho provato con IR di un cab Marshall 1960.

[Vu-meter]

Helix strikes again, come suol dirsi. 

[Grom68]

Vi faccio sentire Il king of tone. L'esecuzione è quello che è, speriamo la Line6 non mi faccia causa per pubblicità negativa.
Strato pos 2, helix: fender deluxe reverb normal gain 3.5, king sovereign gain 8, room reverb.

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[m4ssi]

non si sente grom...

[Vu-meter]

Prova adesso...

A me è piaciuto molto. 

[Grom68]

Grazie!!!! Troppo buono...

[guest2069]

A me piace... Esecuzione e anche suono. Su quest'ultimo, ma potrebbe essere il telefono, forse una goccia di riverbero in più. Ma l'ho sentito solo al telefono, quindi mi riservo altro ascolto. Ma anche se avessi ragione, sto parlando di praticamente nulla!!! Ottimo! Ne ho anche approfittato per riascoltare l'originale dopo decenni! E da lì ho spaziato con mio figlio grande in un excursus fino quasi al 2000! Grande Grom!

[Grom68]

Grazie!!!

[Elliott]

A me non parte l'ascolto.

[zap]

Mi dice di non avere il giusto url di SC