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Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo
Knob Parameter Description
1
MIDI Base
Channel
Sets the system base MIDI channel that Helix uses for both receiving and sending MIDI communication via MIDI and USB. Note that MIDI messages as-
signed from the Command Center page can be set to any MIDI channel.
2 MIDI Thru
When on, MIDI OUT also acts as a MIDI THRU; that is, it passes through any MIDI messages received at the MIDI IN jack.
3
MIDI Over
USB
When on, Helix receives and transmits MIDI data via USB in the same capacity as its MIDI jacks.
4
PC
Send/Receive
Determines whether or not Helix automatically sends MIDI program change (PC) messages when selecting presets. This setting does not aect any MIDI
commands manually assigned from the Command Center page. Also determines whether or not Helix responds to program changes.
5 Tempo
The “Speed” or “Time” parameters of all tempo-based FX can be set to a note value that follows Tap Tempo or the tempo set with Knob 6 (Preset BPM/
Global BPM). Choose whether the Helix tempo is stored and recalled with each preset or is applied globally across all presets.
6
Preset BPM/
Global BPM
This is an alternative way to set the Helix tempo, as opposed to stepping repeatedly on the TAP footswitch. Depending on the Knob 5 (Tempo) setting, this
value is saved either per preset or globally. The Helix tempo has a resolution of 0.1 BPM (beats per minute). You can also quickly access this parameter at
any time by briey touching the TAP footswitch.
Global Settings > Footswitches
Knob Parameter Description
1 Touch Select
If you don't want Helix to automatically select assigned blocks or items when you touch a switch top, or engage Quick Footswitch Assign when you touch
a switch top for 2 seconds, set this to "O." If you play barefoot, you might want to turn this o as well.
2
Preset Mode
Switches
By default, Preset footswitch mode displays two rows/banks of presets. If you'd rather see one bank of presets and four Stomp mode switches at once,
set this to "Upper Row" (presets on the top with switches from Stomp mode appearing below) or "Lower Row" (presets on the bottom with switches from
Stomp mode appearing above, similar to POD
®
HD500X).
3
Stomp Mode
Switches
When set to "10 switches," FS1 (BANK ) and FS7 (BANK ) are re-purposed as additional Stomp switches. This is only for Stomp footswitch mode;
while in Preset or Looper footswitch modes, BANK and BANK are retained.
4
Up/Down
Switches
When set to "Presets," FS1 (BANK ) and FS7 (BANK ) change to PRESET and PRESET , where pressing either switch instantly selects the next/
previous preset, without a bank queue. This is useful if you've programmed a xed set list for your show, and just want to increment through all your tones.
You can also quickly change this setting at any time by pressing and holding both the and switches for two seconds.
Global Settings > Displays
Knob Parameter Description
1
LED Ring
Brightness
Determines whether the Stomp mode switches' colored LED rings appear dim when bypassed, or o when bypassed.
2 Tap Tempo LED
If you'd prefer to not see the FS12 (TAP) red LED constantly ashing, you can turn it o.
3
Preset Num-
bering
Determines whether each setlist's presets appear as 32 banks of four (A B C D) or are numbered 000-127 (convenient when recalling presets via MIDI
program change messages).
Global Settings > Info
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