Helix Talk

[Sascha Franck]

Because it applies here too:
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Outside this group? Color me bored.

 

[ballhawk]

Because it applies here too:

Line6 announces the new Vari-Kazoo! Save up to 300,700 presets of iconic kazoo tones. YES... it will KERRAAANGG

 

[DieSchmalle]

[...] for musicians outside this group.

Spider 666 "Glenn Fricker Edition"?

 

[SillyOctpuss]

Spider 666 "Glenn Fricker Edidtion"?

This time the spider hits him back and throws HIM off the roof.

 

[laxu]

Because it applies here too:
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"Line 6 about to release new gear"

This forum:

"...for people outside this group"

 

[TubeStack]

Sounds like I need to keep my eyes open for this one!

Same. HX One was for "outside this group," and I love mine

 

[Orvillain]

I just love Line6 gear.

 

[James Freeman]

Let's guess, so there is a product for guitarists that are not primarily multieffect/modeler users that the market needs and will be profitable for Line 6.

Hmm...
I really need Helix's low noise instrument input in a small box with spdif/usb outputs.
All the cool kids are playing with plugins and typical audio interfaces have a quite poor noise floor.

 

[spawnofthesith]

What if line 6 is entering the synth modelling world

 

[dronerstone]

What if line 6 is entering the synth modelling world

I guess a good bunch of us would embrace that, so... unlikely?

 

[ragingplatypi]

Let's guess, so there is a product for guitarists that are not primarily multieffect/modeler users that the market needs and will be profitable for Line 6.

The interface idea does makes sense , assuming the price is really competitive. But, dag, that’s definitely no fun for us. At least with HX One we can conjure up the justification for a spare pedal on the side.

 

[Lysander]

Let's guess, so there is a product for guitarists that are not primarily multieffect/modeler users that the market needs and will be profitable for Line 6.

Hmm...
I really need Helix's low noise instrument input in a small box with spdif/usb outputs.
All the cool kids are playing with plugins and typical audio interfaces have a quite poor noise floor.

ANNOUNCED!

Joking aside, Helix-quality inputs in a cheap box would be really nice. I'd normally say "just buy a Stomp", but HX hardware has (comparably) very high latency for live tracking. Every other spec (variable impedance, noise floor, dynamic range) is

I wonder if we're about to see some Variax technology offshoot make its way into a standalone product. @Digital Igloo kinda hinted at this being a possibility on his recent interview with WT. My other bet was a small power amp module to complement their modelers, but that's apparently not happening.

 

[ispunk]

It an Altoids tin for your picks with an integrated clock for mounting next to the Stomp on a pedalboard

 

[JiveTurkey]

ANNOUNCED!
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Joking aside, Helix-quality inputs in a cheap box would be really nice. I'd normally say "just buy a Stomp", but HX hardware has (comparably) very high latency for live tracking. Every other spec (variable impedance, noise floor, dynamic range) is

I wonder if we're about to see some Variax technology offshoot make its way into a standalone product. @Digital Igloo kinda hinted at this being a possibility on his recent interview with WT. My other bet was a small power amp module to complement their modelers, but that's apparently not happening.

 

[Enchilada Jones]

Because it applies here too:
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Yea well I think you said something like that about the HX 1 for owners of Helix or HX Effects.
Well I have both of those and the other day I bought HX 1 anyway…and I love it! Very handy to have.

So launch that puppy already!

 

[burningyen]

If you ever need to replace the I/O PCB in your Floor, here’s a step-by-step guide. DO NOT DO THIS IF YOUR UNIT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. I fried the mic preamp in mine by stupidly plugging in my mic while phantom power was on. Then when I went in to swap out the preamp IC (a $16 part) I compounded the stupidity by rushing the desoldering and lifted one of the pads. So I had to resign myself to swapping out the entire PCB (a $239 part, sigh). The good news is swapping out the PCB isn’t too hard if you’re patient and handy with a screwdriver, hex key, wrench, flush cut pliers and a glue gun.

Step 1) It’s not listed on their site, but you can special order from https://fullcompass.com the *populated* (not blank) I/O board, PCBA REAR/IO HELIX, part # 50-02-0515.

Step 2) WAIT.

Step 3) Unscrew the bottom panel. Keep the screws organized.

Step 4) Unscrew the expression pedal end cap.

Step 5) Unscrew the rear I/O jacks’ nuts and screws.

Step 6) Peel off the goop from each molex connection that you need to disconnect (leave the goop on the ones that can stay put). I was able to do most of them with my fingers, but you might have an easier time with pliers.

Step 7) Label each connector and the corresponding header on the new board in the order that you disconnect them (1,2,3… or A,B,C…).

 

[burningyen]

Step 8) Use flush cut pliers to snip the tips off the white daughter board mounting posts. I couldn’t find mine and used pliers and a chisel but wouldn’t recommend it. Carefully pry off the daughter board.

Step 9) Connect the wiring to the new I/O board in reverse order from how you disconnected the old one. Use a glue gun to goop the connections.

Step 10) Snap the daughter board into place.

Step 11) Put everything back together.

 

[Digital Igloo]

Outside this group? Color me bored.

That's the spirit!

 

[James Freeman]

@burningyen We have a DIY sub-forum where your post will not be lost in the big thread and will reach more people.

Do It Yourself

Build something. Share your work.

thegearforum.com

 

[Kastertroy]

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