2.81
Bug Fixes in 2.81
The active EXP Pedal (1 or 2) was not saved with the preset
On Helix LT, the XLR Outputs would reset to Mic level upon power cycle
After loading two presets in a row containing a Looper block on Path 1B or 2B, audio could sometimes drop out
In rare cases, restoring a backup made on 2.71 could cause headphone audio to be lost
In hands-free Pedal Edit Mode, moving an expression pedal could also affect any Wah, Volume/Pan, or controller assignments
Changing IRs via controller or snapshot could sometimes result in an audible crossfade between IRs
Presets with Input > S/PDIF blocks would not pass audio until another preset with a different input block is loaded
When Global Settings > Preferences > Snapshot Edits is set to "Discard," tempo would not reflect this setting when set to "Per Snapshot"
Command Center > MMC > Record, Punch In, and Punch Out commands could not transmit correctly
In rare cases on Helix Floor, Helix Rack, and Helix LT, FS6 (MODE) could fail to toggle between footswitch modes
Adjusting certain Frequency parameters (typically those below 1kHz) could change at different increments between hardware and HX Edit
In HX Edit, assigning both a block and Command Center command to the same footswitch could result in erratic behavior when attempting to change the LED color
Snapshot-controlled Command Center > CC Toggle or CV Toggle values could sometimes not import correctly from older presets
In rare cases, undoing a footswitch assignment remotely from HX Edit could result in a firmware crash
In HX Edit, repeatedly pressing Up/Down arrows could inadvertently jump to the bottom of the controller parameter list
In HX Edit, attempting to undo hardware changes after a Global Factory Reset could sometimes reload preset data from before the reset
In HX Edit, performing an Undo/Redo function could sometimes cause a Cab > Dual block to change to a Cab > Single block
In HX Edit, performing an Undo/Redo function could sometimes cause a stereo effect block to change to a mono effect block
In HX Edit on Windows, the Edit panel's sliders could sometimes fail to appear
In HX Edit on Windows, customized Command Center text could sometimes be truncated
On Windows, the Win Defender pop-up could block installation of Helix Native or HX Edit
Known Issues in 2.81
On Helix Rack/Control, connecting an expression pedal to Helix Control could sometimes cause the pedal position display to behave erratically
Pitch/Synth > 3 OSC Synth, 3 Note Generator, and 4 OSC Generator are louder than in 2.71
In rare cases, the Dynamics > LA Studio Comp model can sometimes cause a drop in preset volume
In HX Edit, applying a custom color to a Snapshot footswitch can sometimes not be reflected on the hardware. For now, apply snapshot footswitch colors from the hardware
In HX Edit, if the current preset has not been saved, importing a different preset, setlist, or bundle does not currently clear the Undo history
In rare cases, Helix/HX devices can become disconnected from HX Edit. If possible, always connect your Helix/HX device directly to the USB port closest to your computer's power connector. Never use any sort of USB hub, which may include the front USB ports on the front of towers
Helix Native will not open in hardened runtime builds of Cubase 10.5
Some tempo synced effects can act authentic with the global setting set to transparent if tempo changes are controlled via snapshots.
In HX Edit, importing a setlist containing Command Center > Instant commands may transmit the messages even if no new preset is loaded
Logic Pro X is currently unable to write snapshot or switch automation data for Helix Native
In HX Edit, performing an undo after a block cut or clear can delete the block's footswitch and/or controller assignments
In HX Edit, moving an effect, amp, cab, or IR block can sometimes inadvertently reposition a Split or Merge block
In HX Edit, certain Output > Powercab and DT parameters cannot currently be assigned to snapshots via Alt+click/Option+click. For now, press and turn the knob on the Helix hardware
In HX Edit, Ctrl+click/Command+click on certain Output > Powercab and DT parameters may not reset them to default settings
In rare cases, posting a photo of the "Update Failed!" screenshot to Facebook without first reading the instructions that clearly explain how that's expected behavior will result in an atomic wedgie
In Helix Native, changing models can clear automation assignments of common parameters (such as Amp > Bass or Delay > Time)