User Manual
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Page Knob Parameter Description
1 Variax String 6
Choose the amount of half-steps, positive or nega-
tive, for which you want to raise or lower the pitch
of the selected string. The note labels displayed
assume the guitar is tuned to standard pitch (E,
A, D, G, B, E), with the A using a 440 Hz reference
pitch.
2 Variax String 5
3 Variax String 4
4 Variax String 3
5 Variax String 2
6 Variax String 1
Output
Each preset can have up to four Output blocks (one or two per path).
Multi
1/4", XLR, Digital, and USB 1/2 outputs are all active simultaneously.
Normally, you should choose Multi.
Path 2A,
2B, or
2A+B
These outputs only appear for Path 1 output blocks, and are used to
route Path 1 into Path 2.
1/4"
1/4" outs only.
XLR
XLR outs only.
Send 1/2,
Send 3/4
Send 1/2 and 3/4 can act as additional output blocks.
Digital
S/PDIF,
AES/EBU,
L6 LINK
Only one digital output can be active at a time; choose S/PDIF or
AES/EBU and the desired sample rate in the "Global Settings > Ins/
Outs". The Global Ins/Outs settings are not necessary for L6 LINK - see
"L6 LINK Output" for more info.
USB 1/2,
USB 3/4,
USB 5/6
USB 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6 can act as additional output blocks for routing
paths to your computer, iPad, or iPhone (with optional Apple Camera
Connection Kit). USB 7 and 8 are dedicated for re-amping, and are not
available as output block destinations. See "USB Audio" for details.
All output blocks display Knob 1 (Pan) and Knob 2 (Level):
Pan
Center
Level
0.0dB
Output Multi (1/4”, XLR, Digital, USB 1/2)
SHORTCUT: Press Knob 1 (Pan) to return Pan to center. Press Knob 2 (Level) to
return Level to unity (0.0dB).
TIP: Use Knob 2 (Level) to set the path's overall level, which is important to
ensure all of your presets maintain a consistent volume throughout your set.
L6 LINK Output
Alternatively,thedigitalXLRconnectorcanbeusedforL6LINKoutput(useofa110Ω
XLR cable is recommended). L6 LINK provides easy digital audio connectivity between
Helix and Line 6 StageSource speakers and/or DT-Seriesampliers. Two StageSource
speakers or DT amps can also be connected in series via L6 LINK and your stereo
Helixsignalisintelligentlysplit,withtheleftchannelgoingtotherstStageSource/DT
and the right channel to the second. If you have one StageSource/DT connected, the
Helix output is collapsed to mono and fed to the StageSource/DT.
Connecting an L6 LINK device to Helix automatically disables S/PDIF out and routes
audio out the digital XLR connector - no adjustments of the Global Settings > Ins/Outs
> Digital Audio or Sample Rate options are necessary.
TIP: With an L6 LINK connection to a DT-Series amp, often the Helix Preamp
modelsareabetterchoicethanAmporAmp+Cabmodels.Manuallycongure
the analog power amp options on the DT amp for more sonic possibilities!
TIP: It is possible to use Helix Rack to remotely control several parameters on
your DT-Series amp (channel select, power amp topology, reverb, etc.) via MIDI.
Connect a 5-pin MIDI cable from Helix Rack's MIDI Out to the DT amp's MIDI In
and use the Helix "Command Center"tocongurethedesiredMIDIcommands
for any preset.
Start by loading the Helix TEMPLATES > 04D DT25-DT50 Remote preset since
it has several handy DT commands already mapped to Helix switches for you.
You can customize this template and create your own sets of controls to add to
your Helix presets. Also see the DT MIDI Implementation Guide for a complete
list of MIDI commands, available from http://line6.com/support/manuals/