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Preset Info and Preset Clips

Please check out the following video for an overview of the Preset Info and Preset Clips features. Then consult the sections on this page for additional details.

Preset Info

All factory presets contain tips on how to best use them. Type in info for your own presets, like guitar/pickup/playback system used, creative controller assignments, tips/tricks, self-affirming platitudes, taco recipes, etc. This Preset Info is saved with the preset and is also referenced when using the Search Presets function.

Tip: All factory presets include helpful, descriptive notes in their Preset Info screens. Please review the factory presets' Info to get some ideas for how to enter effective details for your own custom presets.

  1. In the header, tap the Preset Info icon Preset Info . Alternatively, press FS1 (Info) from MORE Footswitch mode. The Preset Info screen appears.

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Preset Info

  1. Tap Bigger Text or Smaller Text in the sidebar to increase/decrease the text size.

  2. Tap anywhere in the text field. The keyboard appears (see below).

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Preset Info - Editing text

  1. Type in the desired text and tap FavDoneButton.png when finished.

Tip: You’ll probably find it easier to enter and edit Preset Info from the comfort of the Helix Stadium app.

Preset Clips

Every factory preset includes a unique dry guitar or bass riff so you can hear it in context; also known as the “Ohhh, I’ve been chugging with 7-string EMGs through a country preset designed for a single coil Tele. That’s why I thought this preset sucked” feature. Clips can also help you dial in presets without constantly switching between playing and tweaking.

Important! Be sure to reduce the volume of Stadium’s output(s) before entering the Preset Clip view, and gradually increase the volume as needed.

  1. Load a factory preset and tap the Clip icon The Clip View Button in the header. Alternatively, press FS7 (Clip) in More Footswitch Mode. The Preset Clip screen appears (see below) and plays a short audio clip.

  2. Tap the transport icons to control playback.

Tip: By default, clip playback stops automatically if you exit the Preset Clip view. However, if you set Knob 4 (Auto Stop) to Off and Knob 5 (Repeat) to On, the clip continues to play when exiting Preset Clip view. This lets you edit your preset and hear the changes in real time.

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Preset Clip

Item 01 Clip Waveform and Time Ruler: The preset clip’s waveform appears here, with the Time Ruler above indicating time in seconds. Tap anywhere in the audio field to jump to that location.

Item 2 Time Elapsed: Indicates the time elapsed in seconds.

Item 3 Time Remaining: Indicates the time remaining in seconds.

Item 4 Transport Controls:

  • Return to Zero: Tap Clip_ReturnZero.png to return to the beginning of the clip.

  • Back/Forward 5 Seconds: Tap Clip_REW.png button to skip back 5 seconds or tap Clip_FF.png button to skip forward 5 seconds.

  • Play/Pause: Tap to start playback. Tap again to pause playback.

05.png Clip File: The name of the currently loaded clip file appears here.

06.png Clip Parameters: See table below.

Parameter

Description

Start

Sets the start point of the clip. Alternatively, tap and drag the Start flag in the Time Ruler.

End

Sets the end point of the clip. Alternatively, tap and drag the End flag in the Time Ruler.

Auto Start

When On, the clip starts playing automatically when you enter the Preset Clip screen. When Off, the clip can only be played manually by tapping the Preset Clip screen's Play icon.

Auto Stop

When On, the clip stops playing when you exit the Preset Clip screen. When Off, the clip continues to play when you exit the Clip view, letting you edit your preset and hear the changes in real time.

Repeat

When On, the clip repeats over and over. When Off, the clip plays once and stops.