Line 6 Helix Pilot's Guide

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GUI Overview
The Helix application has a very simple, easy-to-use interface. When connected, your
Helix device is displayed at the top left with its current rmware version listed. The navi-
gation is divided into two main sections, the LIBRARIAN window, for managing preset
and impulse response (IR) les, and the EDITOR window, for customizing all aspects of
the currently-loaded preset.
EDITOR Window
LIBRARIAN Window
The Helix main application window is resizable - simply click and drag any corner or
edge of the window to adjust to the preferred size, or click the "Maximize" button at the
top of the window to use it in full screen mode.
Application Menus
Above the main application window you'll nd the familiar menu bar. To follow are de-
scriptions of the included application menu commands for Mac
®
and Windows
®
.
TIP: Many of these commands also have shortcuts assigned - see
"Keyboard Shortcuts" on page 16.
Helix (Mac
®
only)
• About Helix - Launches the About box, which includes the software version
and legal-speak.
• Preferences - Launches the Preferences window, where you can select appli-
cation options - see "Application Preferences" on page 19.
• Quit Helix - Exits the application.
File (Windows
®
only)
• Preferences - Launches the Preferences window, where you can select appli-
cation options - see "Application Preferences" on page 19.
• Quit - Exits the application.
Window
• Presets - Displays and places focus on the Librarian window - Presets panel.
• IR Manager - Displays and places focus on the Librarian window - Impulses
panel.
• Editor - Displays and places focus on the Editor window - Home panel.
• Global EQ - Displays and places focus on the Editor window - Global EQ panel.
Help
• Helix Online Help - Takes you to the Line6.com Support site where you can
nd the latest product documentation.
• Helix Application Pilot's Guide - Launches the PDF you are reading now.
• About Helix - (Windows
®
only) Launches the About box, which includes the
software version and legal-speak.

Line 6 Helix Specifications

General

Type	Multi-Effects Processor
Inputs	1 x XLR (mic)
Outputs	1 x 1/4" (headphones)
Display	6.2" LCD
Footswitches	12
Connectivity	MIDI In/Out, USB, S/PDIF
Power Supply	Internal power supply (100-240V)
Amp Modeling	Yes
Software	Helix Edit
Expression Pedal	Built-in
USB	Yes
Presets	1024
Looper	Yes (up to 60 seconds)