Line 6 Helix Stadium Talk

[ccc118]

I'm having trouble understanding how the amp-cab link is supposed to be working. If I have the switch turned on in the cab block focus view, it still loads the factory default cab when I load that particular amp. I thought you would be able to link your own cab choice to an amp, but it doesn't seem to be working that way for me.

Also, it was mentioned that if you have a linked cab and have it bypassed, you can manipulate the impedance curve by bypassing the linked cab and changing it when you have a separate cab block with an IR loaded. I tried doing this and as soon as I change the linked cab model, the link goes away. I also hear no difference in sound when changing bypassed cabs, so I'm not sure if the impedance curve is really changing. Has any else gotten this to work?

 

[JiveTurkey]

I'm having trouble understanding how the amp-cab link is supposed to be working. If I have the switch turned on in the cab block focus view, it still loads the factory default cab when I load that particular amp. I thought you would be able to link your own cab choice to an amp, but it doesn't seem to be working that way for me.

Also, it was mentioned that if you have a linked cab and have it bypassed, you can manipulate the impedance curve by bypassing the linked cab and changing it when you have a separate cab block with an IR loaded. I tried doing this and as soon as I change the linked cab model, the link goes away. I also hear no difference in sound when changing bypassed cabs, so I'm not sure if the impedance curve is really changing. Has any else gotten this to work?

I think the way it was supposed to work is you load an amp and if the link is checked; it loads the default cab. I don't think the end user can change the linked cab to their own favorite?

 

[ccc118]

I think the way it was supposed to work is you load an amp and if the link is checked; it loads the default cab. I don't think the end user can change the linked cab to their own favorite?

It's kind of confusing because if you load a cab that's different from the default, you can still toggle the link switch. It seems like it should be greyed out if you can't actually change what cab is linked. It's not that big of a deal though since you can have it load with user default settings or just use favorites.

 

[ccc118]

It's kind of confusing because if you load a cab that's different from the default, you can still toggle the link switch. It seems like it should be greyed out if you can't actually change what cab is linked. It's not that big of a deal though since you can have it load with user default settings or just use favorites.

I was thinking about it and the intention might be that the switch is just whether you want it on or off, but not actually related to the specific cab you have loaded.

 

[Digital Igloo]

You can change the cab all day, and it'll inform the Amp's SIC. But if you change the amp in a linked pair, the cab will change to its default. That's why it says "Amp > Cab Link", not "Amp < Cab Link" or "Cab > Amp Link."

This is how it works with Amp+Cab blocks in Helix/HX or Amps and Cabs in POD Go when Global Settings > Preferences > Link Amp/Cab is on. (It is by default.)

 

[AlbertA]

Also, it was mentioned that if you have a linked cab and have it bypassed, you can manipulate the impedance curve by bypassing the linked cab and changing it when you have a separate cab block with an IR loaded. I tried doing this and as soon as I change the linked cab model, the link goes away. I also hear no difference in sound when changing bypassed cabs, so I'm not sure if the impedance curve is really changing. Has any else gotten this to work?

I haven't tested this yet - having too much fun with the Hi-Watt at the moment

 

[GTR37]

There’s a solid Kirk Hammet wah model but unfortunately you can’t turn it off.

That’s the auto wah

 

[ccc118]

You can change the cab all day, and it'll inform the Amp's SIC. But if you change the amp in a linked pair, the cab will change to its default. That's why it says "Amp > Cab Link", not "Amp < Cab Link" or "Cab > Amp Link."

This is how it works with Amp+Cab blocks in Helix/HX or Amps and Cabs in POD Go when Global Settings > Preferences > Link Amp/Cab is on. (It is by default.)

Thanks for the explanation!

 

[Deadpan]

What length is the IR you’re trying to import?

2048.

I tested and I am getting different levels between loading an IR in the Stadium vs Native and MixIR3. This must be causing the perceived difference.

 

[JiveTurkey]

2048.

I tested and I am getting different levels between loading an IR in the Stadium vs Native and MixIR3. This must be causing the perceived difference.

Frank acknowledged a level bug overall compared to the OG Helix that they are working on a fix for. I wonder if this is related to that?