HX Edit Pilot's Guide

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Workflow
Welcome to the HX Edit Pilot’s Guide. This guide contains details of the HX Edit v2.71
application’s features and functionality with Line 6
®
Helix
®
devices (Helix
®
, Helix
®
Rack
and Helix
®
LT), as well as with HX devices (HX Stomp™ and HX Eects™). All behav-
iors are the same on Mac and PC computers unless otherwise noted. It is recommend-
ed that you also read the Owner’s Manual for details on using your particular device.
What’s in it for Me?
HX Edit is a simple, but powerful, editor, preset librarian and IR manager application. It
allows you to easily customize, backup and manage your tone presets and setlists, as
well as manage the Impulse Responses on your Line 6 Helix or HX device.
HX Edit is the editor/librarian software for use with all Helix or HX devices that are run-
ning rmware version 2.70 (or later). For best performance, it is recommended to
use the latest available version of both the HX Edit application and device rm-
ware. If for any reason you wish to use an earlier rmware in your device, or an earlier
HX Edit software version, you'll need to be sure the release versions of the rmware and
software match for full functionality.
NOTE: Each Helix or HX device model oers a dierent set of inputs, outputs and
signal ow capabilities. Throughout the following chapters, we've indicated HX
Edit app functionality that is specic to your Helix or HX device type.
Marketplace
Now open for business is the Line 6 Marketplace online shop, where you'll nd 3rd-par-
ty add-on assets that further enhance the functionality of your Helix and HX devices, as
well as Helix Native plug-in! As of this writing, professionally crafted presets and IRs are
available - check back often on Marketplace for product news and announcements. An
Internet connection is required for the computer where you'll be using the HX Edit app
to authorize it for the use of Marketplace premium assets. Please see “Marketplace &
Account Options” on page 33.
NOTE: Device rmware version 2.70 and HX Edit version 2.70 or later are required
for full support and use of premium Marketplace presets and IRs.
Workflow Overview
Once the HX Edit app is launched, it automatically syncs all presets and IRs from your
Helix or HX device's internal memory. You'll see your device's presets & IRs displayed
in the Librarian panels at the left. This allows you to export presets and IRs to create a
virtually unlimited library on your computer, and then import them onto your device at
any time. These Librarian panels also allow you to easily rename and reorder your pre-
sets and IRs, and the Backup & Restore feature makes it simple to create full backups
that can be restored to your Helix or HX hardware in minutes.
You will also see your currently loaded preset's contents displayed in the Editor panels
on the right. This allows you to load & fully customize your presets, congure bypass
& controller assignments and create & edit snapshots. While connected, communica-
tion between the application and your connected device’s internal memory is instanta-
neous. Changes you make to any parameters in the Signal Flow or Inspector Windows,
as well as any changes to presets, setlists and IRs within the Librarian, are immediately
reected on the device, and vice-versa.
PRESET
PHONESVOLUME
BYPASSSAVE ACTION
PAGE
PAGE
16B Dream Rig Duet
FeedbackTime
[37%]
Delay Harmony Delay
LevelMixKey Scale
0.0dB40%MinorD1/8
Scream 808
MODE
EXP 1
EXP 2
H O L D T O E D I T
TAP
BANK
H O L D F O R T U N E R
None More Black
16A
Dream Rig Duet
16B
Jimi, Not Jimmy
16C
DAW Remote
16D
BANK
Mystery Filter Ubiquitous Vibe Harmony Delay
This interactive communication allows you to tweak your presets and setlists in real
time, without the need to send/receive or manually sync to the device.
WARNING: Be careful when overwriting presets or Impulse Responses - these
changes cannot be reverted! You can use the use the Create & Restore Backups
feature to backup your Helix or HX device's contents before making changes. See
“Creating & Restoring Complete Device Backups”.
Computer Connectivity
To put the HX Edit application to work, connect your Helix or HX device to your com-
puter’s USB 2 or 3 port.
NOTE: If on Windows
®
, be sure to have the latest Line 6 driver installed for your
device: Helix (Helix Floor/Rack/LT Driver), HX Stomp (HX Stomp Driver), or HX
Eects (WinUSB Driver). You can download the driver installers at http://line6.
com/software/, or simply choose to install the included drivers when you install the
HX Edit application.