Helix App Pilot's Guide

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Line 6 Updater &
Additional Resources
Using Line 6 Updater
Line 6 Updater is the utility to use to easily install the latest rmware images onto Line
6 products. Line 6 Updater is installed automatically on your computer with the instal-
lation of the Helix application - or it can be downloaded anytime from http://line6.com/
software/
TIP: It is always a good idea to create a backup of your Helix contents before
performing a rmware update - See "Importing and Exporting Helix Bundles" on
page 5.
To run Line 6 Updater - With Helix connected and powered on, quit all other Line 6 and
audio applications and launch Line 6 Updater.
• On Mac
®
- go to Applications > Line 6 > Line 6 Updater
• On Windows
®
(XP, Vista, 7/8) - go to the Start button menu > Programs > Line
6 > Line 6 Updater
• On Windows
®
(10) - go to the Start button menu > All Apps > Line 6 > Line 6
Updater
Once launched, you will be asked to sign into your Line 6 account. If you do not have
an account, you must rst create one. Follow the prompts through to the quick online
registration.
Once logged in, any USB-connected and supported Line 6 products will appear in the
main view of Line 6 Updater. Click on the device you wish to update and your device's
current rmware version and available updates are displayed.
Click the Update button for the desired rmware version. The release notes are shown
before continuing with the update process. Click Accept and accept the terms and
conditions to start the update process.
There may be some instructions displayed before update begins. Be sure to read the
prompts carefully and Line 6 Updater will assist you in performing the update in min-
utes. It is especially important not to disturb the device’s controls and cable con-
nections until the update fully completes!
While the presets on your Helix device will not be altered, some minor sonic changes
may still occur with rmware updates.
Additional Resources
Looking for more info? We’ve got plenty of online resources, just a click away.
• Additional Help documentation covering Helix is available on the Line 6 Support
site at Line 6 Product Manuals
• Visit the Line 6 Customtone™ site where you can share your Helix presets with
the world, and download free presets created by Line 6 and other users just
like you.
• Can’t get enough Line 6 Gear & accessories? Head on over to the Line 6 Store.
• Check out the Line 6 Support page for access to helpful tips, videos, discussion
forums, or to contact Line 6 Technical Support.