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ASIO Driver Settings (Windows only)
When using Helix LT as an audio interface for Windows DAW applications, it is highly
recommendedtocongurethesoftwaretoutilizethe"ASIO"Helixdriver.TheLine6
ASIOdriveroersthesuperior,low-latencyaudioperformancerequiredforDAWre-
cording. This driver selection is typically found in your DAW software's Preferences or
Options dialog - see your software's documentation.
NOTE: Download and install the latest Line 6 Helix ASIO driver from
line6.com/software.
Once the ASIO Helix LT driver has been selected in your DAW software, you'll also
see a button in the same dialog for "ASIO Settings" (or with a similar title). Press this
button to launch the Helix LT Control Panel, which is where you make the following
Helix LT driver settings.
Sound
Control
Panel
This button launches the Windows Sound Control Panel, which is
whereyoucanoptionallycongureHelix LT to be the audio play-
back device for multi-media applications (such as Windows Media
Player, iTunes, etc.) These settings are not relevant for your DAW
software, since these applications utilize the standard Windows
driver.
Default Bit
Depth
Select the Bit Depth at which Helix LT will operate for recording
and playback with your DAW software. 24 bit or 32 bit are recom-
mended for quality audio production.
ASIO
Buer Size
Your goal is to achieve the lowest latency possible in your DAW
software,butwithglitch-freeaudioperformance.Smallerbuer
size results in lower latency, however, also increases the demands
on your computer, which can result in clicks, pops or other audio
artifacts. Start with a lower slider setting here and, if you encounter
audio performance issues, come back to this panel and move this
slider to the right incrementally to remedy the problem.
Click the Apply and OK buttons when your Helix LT Control Panel settings are com-
plete to return to your DAW software. Please also refer to your DAW software's docu-
mentationformoreaboutitsownspecicaudiodevice,buerandprojectsettings.
Core Audio Driver Settings (Mac OS X only)
To use Helix LT as an audio interface for Mac applications, it is not necessary to install
any additional driver. Helix LT will utilize the Mac computer's "Class Compliant" USB
driver automatically simply by connecting to your USB port. Helix LT will then appear
as a selectable Core Audio device within the Mac Utilities > Audio MIDI Setup panel
and/or directly within your audio and multimedia applications. However, note that this
Apple Class Compliant driver oers strictly 48kHz native sample rate operation. If
youprefertouseadierentnativesamplerate(orifyourparticularDAWapplication
requires it), you can optionally download and install the Line 6 Mac Core Audio driver
from line6.com/software.ThisLine6 driveroers 44.1kHz,48kHz, 88kHzor 96kHz
sample rate operation.