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  • MusicwolfMusicwolf Frets: 4496
    Monkeybone said:
    I hope it's not going to be a new product announcement, I've literally just bought a Helix LT (albeit second hand).
    If it was good enough yesterday then it will be good enough tomorrow, regardless as to what Line 6 may, or may not, bring out next.

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  • guitarmanglerguitarmangler Frets: 725
    In one of the comments on YouTube about the potential helix news, someone said if they release a new model and don’t call it the double helix, they’re missing the boat.
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  • KalimnaKalimna Frets: 1691
    guitarmangler said:
    In one of the comments on YouTube about the potential helix news, someone said if they release a new model and don’t call it the double helix, they’re missing the boat.
    Ive said for a while that the Helix2 should be called DNA......
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  • relic245relic245 Frets: 1470
    I have an unexpected behaviour on my Helix LT wondering if anyone can shed any light. 

    Footswitch setup is - Stomp/Snapshot

    In my patch I have 4 stomoboxes assigned to the top row.  The bottom row selects the first 4 snapshots. 

    I've set up that when a snapshot is called it sends a midi message - did that via the command center. 

    I have the view set so that it is showing the stompbox and snapshot names.

    Everything works as expected except - when I select a snapshot it correctly calls it up but then sometimes it switches into command center view.  What is really baffling me is that it is only sometimes, probably 50% of the time . 

    That will drive me nuts if I'm at a gig and it does it.
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  • borntohangborntohang Frets: 570
    edited June 2
    I'm assuming you're playing this at home when it does this. Are you wearing shoes when you play?
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  • relic245relic245 Frets: 1470
    borntohang said:
    I'm assuming you're playing this at home when it does this. Are you wearing shoes when you play?
    Ah I think you've solved it. 

    Seems that if I change the snapshot with my hand and then hold my finger on the button it goes to command center view.  I guess that is default behaviour. 

    It doesn't seem to do it when I wear my slippers,  but does it sometimes when I'm wearing socks. 

    That's good it kind of makes sense now. Appreciate your help!
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  • borntohangborntohang Frets: 570
    edited June 2
    Touching a switch will show any bypass or commands assigned to it. If you don't want it to do that then go into Global Menu and change 'Touch Select' to either Press or Off.
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  • normula1normula1 Frets: 747
    I found this out the hard way :)
    my trading feedback: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/115582/normula1
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  • Digital_IglooDigital_Igloo Frets: 424
    guitarmangler said:
    In one of the comments on YouTube about the potential helix news, someone said if they release a new model and don’t call it the double helix, they’re missing the boat.
    "Double Helix" would just be asking for trouble. Everyone would have a different idea of what it would mean to be "double": 4 SHARCs, 24 footswitches, 16 snapshots, 2048 presets, 256 IR locations, 256 favorites, 8 effects loops, 12 instant commands, 2 LCDs, 2 built-in expression pedals...  =)
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  • sgosdensgosden Frets: 2109
    BREAKING NEWS. leak from line 6 employee confirms a new "double helix" with these features: 4 SHARCs, 24 footswitches, 16 snapshots, 2048 presets, 256 IR locations, 256 favorites, 8 effects loops, 12 instant commands, 2 LCDs, 2 built-in expression pedals. 


    Let's get that fake news spiraling ,people!!!!!
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  • mudslide73mudslide73 Frets: 3399
    edited June 6
    Ooh exciting 

    I don't feel like Helix is done yet, maybe something like the Playstation/Pro thing with an upgrade of hardware but running the same software, some additional access to higher res/AI-optimised models via the new hardware maybe. 

    But I think, just like in gaming, we're past the 'build it from the ground up' style development of the last 20-30 years, it's all iterations now. PS4 and PS5 Pro aren't completely different sets of hardware/software, one is just far more powerful than the other with additional graphics or sound processors bolted on. 

    I think this is the direction they’re heading. New updates still work on the legacy units, while the newer one will likely have a bigger screen, more blocks, better CPU, etc. The latest amp models are a serious step up IMO, so of course I’d want to keep getting updates for as long as possible.

    We’ve really have been spoiled with how good the updates have been - there’s always something great in every release. I also picked up an LT a few months ago just to build bigger presets.

    They're talking about celebrating the "global Helix community," so hopefully when the "new one" does arrive, it'll be an evolution product.

    Hopefully this 10th anniversary brings a massive update with loads of great new stuff  
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  • TeetonetalTeetonetal Frets: 7963
    Digital_Igloo said:
    guitarmangler said:
    In one of the comments on YouTube about the potential helix news, someone said if they release a new model and don’t call it the double helix, they’re missing the boat.
    "Double Helix" would just be asking for trouble. Everyone would have a different idea of what it would mean to be "double": 4 SHARCs, 24 footswitches, 16 snapshots, 2048 presets, 256 IR locations, 256 favorites, 8 effects loops, 12 instant commands, 2 LCDs, 2 built-in expression pedals...  =)
    Nailed it!
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  • fretmeisterfretmeister Frets: 29726
    Digital_Igloo said:
    guitarmangler said:
    In one of the comments on YouTube about the potential helix news, someone said if they release a new model and don’t call it the double helix, they’re missing the boat.
    "Double Helix" would just be asking for trouble. Everyone would have a different idea of what it would mean to be "double": 4 SHARCs, 24 footswitches, 16 snapshots, 2048 presets, 256 IR locations, 256 favorites, 8 effects loops, 12 instant commands, 2 LCDs, 2 built-in expression pedals...  =)
    5 mins after launch...

    "When will we get an update? Why am I running out of DSP? Why don't the models include an extremely rare drive pedal that was only made for 1 month in 1970 with only 3 sold and then the factory burning down taking the design paperwork with it?"
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  • willowillo Frets: 643
    fretmeister said:
    Digital_Igloo said:
    guitarmangler said:
    In one of the comments on YouTube about the potential helix news, someone said if they release a new model and don’t call it the double helix, they’re missing the boat.
    "Double Helix" would just be asking for trouble. Everyone would have a different idea of what it would mean to be "double": 4 SHARCs, 24 footswitches, 16 snapshots, 2048 presets, 256 IR locations, 256 favorites, 8 effects loops, 12 instant commands, 2 LCDs, 2 built-in expression pedals...  =)
    5 mins after launch...

    "When will we get an update? Why am I running out of DSP? Why don't the models include an extremely rare drive pedal that was only made for 1 month in 1970 with only 3 sold and then the factory burning down taking the design paperwork with it?"
    10 minutes after launch:

    "I'm holding off buying one because its been out a while and surely there will be a new one. When do you think that will be?"
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  • stickyfiddlestickyfiddle Frets: 33428
    fretmeister said:
    Digital_Igloo said:
    guitarmangler said:
    In one of the comments on YouTube about the potential helix news, someone said if they release a new model and don’t call it the double helix, they’re missing the boat.
    "Double Helix" would just be asking for trouble. Everyone would have a different idea of what it would mean to be "double": 4 SHARCs, 24 footswitches, 16 snapshots, 2048 presets, 256 IR locations, 256 favorites, 8 effects loops, 12 instant commands, 2 LCDs, 2 built-in expression pedals...  =)
    5 mins after launch...

    "When will we get an update? Why am I running out of DSP? Why don't the models include an extremely rare drive pedal that was only made for 1 month in 1970 with only 3 sold and then the factory burning down taking the design paperwork with it?"
    WHY ARENT THESE TOUCHSCREENS?
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  • DaiganzenDaiganzen Frets: 141
    TBH and i know i am gonna be disappointed i would love a Full size helix + (plus) I would like to Run More blocks Especially Poly Capo before everything and then a full modelling rig 
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  • NickBNickB Frets: 522
    stickyfiddle said:
    fretmeister said:
    Digital_Igloo said:
    guitarmangler said:
    In one of the comments on YouTube about the potential helix news, someone said if they release a new model and don’t call it the double helix, they’re missing the boat.
    "Double Helix" would just be asking for trouble. Everyone would have a different idea of what it would mean to be "double": 4 SHARCs, 24 footswitches, 16 snapshots, 2048 presets, 256 IR locations, 256 favorites, 8 effects loops, 12 instant commands, 2 LCDs, 2 built-in expression pedals...  =)
    5 mins after launch...

    "When will we get an update? Why am I running out of DSP? Why don't the models include an extremely rare drive pedal that was only made for 1 month in 1970 with only 3 sold and then the factory burning down taking the design paperwork with it?"
    WHY ARENT THESE TOUCHSCREENS?
    That’s a fair question…
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  • relic245relic245 Frets: 1470
    edited June 7
    NickB said:
    WHY ARENT THESE TOUCHSCREENS?
    That’s a fair question…

    Maybe because the UI is really good as it is and doesn't need the latest gimekery.
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  • jellybellyjellybelly Frets: 940
    edited June 8
    relic245 said:
    NickB said:
    WHY ARENT THESE TOUCHSCREENS?
    That’s a fair question…

    Maybe because the UI is really good as it is and doesn't need the latest gimekery.
    I think touchscreens are so baked into every day life over the past 2 decades that it's almost certainly on the cards (if there is a new Helix)
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  • normula1normula1 Frets: 747
    Off topic, I was trying to connect my phone to my son’s car the other evening and attempted to use “fingers on the screen” until he laughed and reminded me it wasn’t a touchscreen :)
    my trading feedback: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/115582/normula1
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