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specifications

The numbers that answer a question. A source on every line, and a note wherever the bare figure misleads.
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Helix 3.80
blocks per preset

Up to 32 across both paths

Eight positions per path row, four rows. DSP sets how many you can fill.

Helix 3.80 Owner's Manual
signal paths

Two, each with a parallel B branch

Two separate DSP chips, one per path, so the limits are written “per path”.

Helix 3.80 Owner's Manual
amp blocks

Four maximum, two per path

Helix 3.80 Owner's Manual
snapshots per preset

Eight

Helix Cheat Sheet (Rev D)
footswitches

Twelve, all capacitive

Touch-sensitive as well as pressable. A touch selects a block without changing the sound.

Helix Cheat Sheet (Rev D)
expression pedals

One built in, plus EXP 2 and EXP 3 inputs

The built-in pedal has a toe switch that swaps it between EXP 1 and EXP 2, so it counts as two.

Helix Cheat Sheet (Rev D)
USB audio

8-in / 8-out, 24-bit / 96 kHz

Helix Cheat Sheet (Rev D)
power

Mains, IEC lead

No external supply to lose and no current rating to check.

Helix Cheat Sheet (Rev D)
size and weight

22.05 × 11.85 × 3.6 inches, 14.6 lb

Choose a case that fits these dimensions. Line 6 publish them in a knowledge base article, not in the manual.

Line 6 KB: Helix device dimensions
amp, cab and effect models

440 in the shared HX library

The whole list, decoded, is on the models page.

Helix 3.80 Owner's Manual

Checked against Helix 3.80. Several things in this guide do not exist on older firmware.

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