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# Top Panel and Footswitches

Please check out the video below for an overview of the Helix Stadium top panel controls and footswitch modes. Then, consult the sections on this page for additional details.  
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k9Z_Na3fFs>

## Top Panel Features

The Top Panel of your Helix Stadium XL or Helix Stadium includes most of the device's controls, including the touchscreen and multi-function footswitches. These items are described below.  
![StadiumXL_TopView.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_592b7afa652a08204373ae32505a8113a78e5d976c972c63d599849ecc8e4627/StadiumXL_TopView.png?cb=7e26d0027f4afc54bda4e28bd69d361e)  
![Stadium_TopView.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_44c468079bfcdfe8059329dc58ee03c4d2173d759325ed816f8e1beb6c1aebeb/Stadium_TopView.png?cb=de54dc009101a56f9668fc1a788e0a7a)

![Item 01](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_7eddda049b58a12bfe31e0d80451ceea158032844693c271dadd181f6ffba1b5/01.png?cb=ce61b591a14429573632afbeb4c2997c) **Main Display:** This large, vibrant color touchscreen is your primary access portal to the power of Helix Stadium. Please see the [**Display**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/display.md) page for details.

![Item 2](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_5f77c1f95a3f954dffa2c26a3d95062ad0a74e32f259b2479470b36e2f8ea28e/02.png?cb=53ead26f31014fd489e07cfbde017dc7) **Knobs 1-8:** Turn one of the eight knobs below the main display to adjust the parameter's value above.

* If a rectangular button or selector appears above a knob, press the knob to engage its function.

* Press the knob to reset the parameter to its default value. Alternatively, tap the parameter and then tap Reset Value.

* For a Delay or Modulation block's **Time** , **Rate** , or **Speed** parameter, press the knob to toggle between ms/Hz and note division values.

* Press and hold the knob to open the Quick Controller Assign dialog, which lets you assign the parameter to a controller (stomp switch, trigger, expression pedal, incoming MIDI Note/CC, or X/Y Controller axis) in 2 seconds. Alternatively, tap the parameter and then tap Learn Controller. Please see the [**Bypass and Controller Assignment**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/bypass-and-controller-assign.md) page for details.

* Press *and turn* the knob to quickly assign the parameter to snapshot control. Alternatively, tap the parameter, then tap the Snapshot Ctrl toggle switch on. Please see the [**Snapshots**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/snapshots.md) page for details.

![Item 3](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_c0789d210ed83f5bcadd5731c1951b3e9849235d67c54cc1311b639126bbd1ab/03.png?cb=632cde3c35c9abd3a51e6bbd6f0126be) **Output Buttons:** Press the ![Quarter Inch Out button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_b2f9cf1a1c99e2513c77b7f3a9d6773efa36c887bcf09dea72a09ef9c0e2b79d/Button_QtrInchOut.png?cb=9feda74ee7ac3672471d451409cb1ce8) **Main 1/4"** , ![XLR Out button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_30a9e80aaa0fcb114660c77aed82db7105a8bf93d9245eb2722a7149f0796b60/Button_XLROut.png?cb=9d3dbfcfdea4a86c87ccc141b3706631) **XLR** , or ![Headphones Out button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_24d7c5a3752376dc8138a5dedd7151d93ed7245a4a205685b6eff67efa4803a7/Button_Phones.png?cb=6acd729f16d66341809575cab1af7485) **Phones** output button to select it and turn the ![Volume knob](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_72076ecfa71cd5d5f18fa93e14af59937812ec1d5c7684ccbb276bf4259efce1/Knob_Volume.png?cb=c505545342e99113cb46870450307396) **Volume** knob (4) to adjust its individual volume level. Please see the [**Main Volume and Matrix Mixer**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/matrix-mixer.md) page for details.

* Press the currently lit button to view its Matrix Mixer screen---The 1/4", XLR, and Phones outputs each have their own dedicated Matrix cue mix layer and Global EQ.

  * Press and hold two (or all three) Output buttons to "link" their Volume knob control and Matrix cue mix. Press and hold all linked Output buttons to unlink them again.

  * Press and hold the currently lit Output button to completely disable Volume knob control. (Say, you don't want anyone messing with it.) Press the button again to re-enable Volume knob control.

![Item 4](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_586fc8e5bf7165b6842f6e3133300a222f972a99d0ca77d3148b6578bca22a13/04.png?cb=075549902ea87b3442a14dd60557ca0c) **Volume:** Turn the ![Volume knob](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_72076ecfa71cd5d5f18fa93e14af59937812ec1d5c7684ccbb276bf4259efce1/Knob_Volume.png?cb=c505545342e99113cb46870450307396) **Volume** knob to control the selected output's volume---as assigned via the **Output Buttons** ( ![Item 3](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_c0789d210ed83f5bcadd5731c1951b3e9849235d67c54cc1311b639126bbd1ab/03.png?cb=632cde3c35c9abd3a51e6bbd6f0126be) ).  
**Caution - It might get loud!** Always turn the **Volume** for the respective output(s) counterclockwise to minimum before making connections to external gear and headphones to avoid encountering loud bursts of audio 🤯 . Exposure to high volume levels can cause hearing damage or harm to your equipment.

![Item 5](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d35d2a5a4e588c83a90caeeb79c99f44ee47cf4c163017798a6ba4f2c99794a1/05.png?cb=3c60906905f19136c9550e92d3fb7999) **Transport:** Press ![Play button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_fd4147589eecd0d174bba33b12222f6f8e61f43ca9477e55e0f11caf49c0ed02/Button_Play.png?cb=df597b14c4e02888b991a2d687ebdfa9) **Play** to start playback of the selected song, press again to pause, or press and hold to return to the beginning of the song. (Note that these buttons control Song View transport functions only.)

* Press ![Rewind-Previous button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d603aa26c9a703645aa1c54fc63f9f4eb8c85bacaeac2ae74337f6d330cd5ed4/Button_REW.png?cb=a5a20703aa1b033a4e0ab8ea934807f1) **Rewind** or ![Fast Forward-Next button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_a05e944d206158441f83816ec415ed0bc074db96a2e0b823589fa647d9bee2c8/Button_FF.png?cb=e69ea4a360ca9312a034816f133f0d45) **Fast Forward** to cue the previous or next song---the cued song flashes, indicating it's ready for playback.

* Press and hold ![Rewind-Previous button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d603aa26c9a703645aa1c54fc63f9f4eb8c85bacaeac2ae74337f6d330cd5ed4/Button_REW.png?cb=a5a20703aa1b033a4e0ab8ea934807f1) **Rewind** or ![Fast Forward-Next button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_a05e944d206158441f83816ec415ed0bc074db96a2e0b823589fa647d9bee2c8/Button_FF.png?cb=e69ea4a360ca9312a034816f133f0d45) **Fast Forward** to rewind or fast forward the current song.

* While holding ![Play button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_fd4147589eecd0d174bba33b12222f6f8e61f43ca9477e55e0f11caf49c0ed02/Button_Play.png?cb=df597b14c4e02888b991a2d687ebdfa9) **Play** , press ![Rewind-Previous button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d603aa26c9a703645aa1c54fc63f9f4eb8c85bacaeac2ae74337f6d330cd5ed4/Button_REW.png?cb=a5a20703aa1b033a4e0ab8ea934807f1) **Rewind** or ![Fast Forward-Next button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_a05e944d206158441f83816ec415ed0bc074db96a2e0b823589fa647d9bee2c8/Button_FF.png?cb=e69ea4a360ca9312a034816f133f0d45) **Fast Forward** to cue the **previous** or **next** Marker in the current song (if any). The cued marker flashes, indicating it's ready for playback. Also see the[**Song View**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/song-view.md) section.

![Item 6](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_812cdc591958087465591c98a10b696015b261f7f0140eda963be4bc758422d9/06.png?cb=e45c3711194c930a28cb1ba380014ade) **Home:** Press the ![Home button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_99609056612c35cbed2c902156048517f05f5d49b916d483937416cf93ce192d/Button_Home.png?cb=74c9251dfad53d447c5a2427523f41ee) **Home** button to display the [**Home \> Edit View**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/display.md) for building and editing your presets. If you ever get lost, press this button to exit your current screen and return to the Home \> Edit screen instantly.

* **For Helix Stadium Devices:** Press the ![Home button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_99609056612c35cbed2c902156048517f05f5d49b916d483937416cf93ce192d/Button_Home.png?cb=74c9251dfad53d447c5a2427523f41ee) **Home** button to select between the Home \> Edit and Home \> Play views. Play view displays footswitch labels for the current Footswitch Mode. Please refer to The [**Home \> Play View**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/display.md) section for details.

![Item 7](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_5a31fcebcf470c2953c7edd9d68b24b4398bc1ffa3637abd35065f39195e2d24/07.png?cb=4985f689673b884595ec1665290f3fb2) **Upper Knob:** Turn the ![Upper knob](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d94378727c2d5b0de8df03e069785e45ff6d9a2edbe26350c65b06256ad2f6f2/Knob_Upper-Lower.png?cb=44a0158cd4f7095a6f940422c5d589fb) **Upper Knob** to perform the following Preset or Song actions, depending on the current View:

* **When in the Home View:** Turn to cue a preset, then press to load it. Or press to open the **Preset List**.

* **When in the Preset List:** Turn to select a preset, then press to load it.

* **When in the Song View:** Turn to cue a song, then press to load and play it. Or press to open the **Song List**.

![Item 8](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_f48ef4f5cf465b778c8674122ef720c6fe960c2bf43eed3aa31edf66f181a2f4/08.png?cb=f9f3b6850564a1dba571fe782b957df5) **Song View:** Press the ![Song View button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d774aa4b801f9eeec19979c64cdaea731b08dac4fc8f1beadba215e24401804a/Button_Song.png?cb=e72f91e5fa209c5fab2dce5b432d67c6) **Song** button to display the main **Song** window. Also see [**Song View**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/song-view.md).

![Item 9](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_c744ed4080d9d3117f417451a05db252706b2f37ab42cd247f453cf8123d25b9/09.png?cb=b204e54eb95e4f32dee046a782f6c5cd) **Amp:** Press the ![Amp Select button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_ef2827f1fcb5c61eb133783f3086e9e0335189f78080616b513dfa262a71921f/Button_Amp.png?cb=0c98bb0cb185b9ff4d4674a1a084aa87) **Amp** button to quickly jump to the **Amp or Preamp** block's tonestack parameters. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through multiple Amp and Preamp blocks within your preset. Note that while in Focus view, pressing the ![Amp Select button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_ef2827f1fcb5c61eb133783f3086e9e0335189f78080616b513dfa262a71921f/Button_Amp.png?cb=0c98bb0cb185b9ff4d4674a1a084aa87) **Amp** button stays in Focus view---it doesn't exit out to the Home \> Edit screen.

* Press and hold to quickly jump to the **Cab block** or cycle through multiple Cab blocks within the current preset.

![Item 10](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_66fe420540f3ad39aefa1ed4d84d6b27e682463402ea45d1f09c0ba010667856/10.png?cb=d700093662e1b8496789e095d710ab9e) **Save:** Press the ![Preset - Song Save button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_6e398bc94c5805d145514ddbfa94bce2a495f074be2a65cc231c296ede132fa1/Button_Save.png?cb=625c1bdb76a3c58b55bb6b28e17d8a4b) **Save** button to perform the following actions, depending on the current view:

* **When on any Preset screen:** Press to open the Save Preset screen. Press twice to quicksave the current preset.

* **When on any Song screen:** Press to open the Save Song screen. Press twice to quicksave the current song.

![Item 11](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_0e0d1d3681ac6a7babdf134a97f85ee6d59b1c07d1f96f201661275a060b2441/11.png?cb=66bdb69bb0f2388d29f46f747e5ccc0e) **XY** **Controller:** Press the ![X Y Controller button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_800d983a26e7c9ab21464269895bd2e4e62a470ac33a7debee5059d1c334151a/Button_XY.png?cb=8bb9c1376df2b84e354a4f2bef4db721) **XY** button to display the **XY Controller screen** , where you can slide your finger around the screen to adjust a wide variety of parameters (or control external devices via MIDI CC). Please see the [**XY Controller**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/bypass-and-controller-assign.md) section for details.

![Item 12](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_72b188644e9e52ad1fb1fc25d341cbb2a537c0ca88c853785070abc039ca31f6/12.png?cb=0385f8d84ee4047d5cfe1bb5bcfb0bbc) ![Left arrow page button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_0c8522e94a7e70d256bad1e9f465472380008a02e3edd2e867a788a5b9b70b5e/Button_PageL.png?cb=d6adfb7cd26a057468c69889f5646acc) **Page Left** / ![Right arrow page button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_ed491db561da7bd67bd4898e2009b395e9d06d054f84c5eb35a99f24d0c66d3c/Button_PageR.png?cb=7d615d04b1444a5ad58cc9eca5789cd9) **Page Right:** If the selected block or item has more than one page of parameters within the Inspector, press ![Left arrow page button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_0c8522e94a7e70d256bad1e9f465472380008a02e3edd2e867a788a5b9b70b5e/Button_PageL.png?cb=d6adfb7cd26a057468c69889f5646acc) or ![Right arrow page button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_ed491db561da7bd67bd4898e2009b395e9d06d054f84c5eb35a99f24d0c66d3c/Button_PageR.png?cb=7d615d04b1444a5ad58cc9eca5789cd9) to view the **previous** or **next** page of parameters.

![Item 13](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_af284823855b059e698eab84064fb5c2b1ca5aab173c85e9d67cb23e41bf949c/13.png?cb=7413e82ceac2779829fbc6bee750cec9) **Lower Knob:** Turn the ![Lower knob](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d94378727c2d5b0de8df03e069785e45ff6d9a2edbe26350c65b06256ad2f6f2/Knob_Upper-Lower.png?cb=44a0158cd4f7095a6f940422c5d589fb) **Lower Knob** to perform the following actions, depending on the current view:

* **Home \> Edit:** Turn to change the selected block's model. *Press* and turn to quickly skip model subcategories. Press to open the **Model List**. From an empty block location, turn to instantly scroll through any favorites.

* **Model List:** With the category column highlighted, turn to select a model category, then press to load that category's first model. With the model category highlighted, turn to select and audition models. Press *and turn* to quickly skip subcategories within the selected model category. Press to exit back to the **Home \> Edit** screen.

* **Song Screen:** Turn to scroll through the song's **Flags** . Press *and turn* to quickly scroll through flags of the same type. Press to open the **Flag List**.

* **Flag List:** Turn to scroll through the song's **Flags** . Press *and turn* to quickly scroll through Flags of the same type. Press to exit back out to the main **Song** screen.

![Item 14](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_9523b216dda85c32504e78cd1ff9ae11af3222be99a7c6de4afca7562a814bea/14.png?cb=312535d28a2e1c6c41122ad8a6b12f0f) **Scribble Strips:** ![Helix Stadium XL only feature.](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_998414d2f35d57859622440afdd5bc9934d152b76c73cd1607f7aa161d71ec12/Icon_XL.png?cb=eb82c58bec6c3f8aaf1811bc572e962e) The twelve scribble strips show each footswitch's current assignment. Several [**Footswitch Modes**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/top-panel-and-footswitches.md#0e1bbb7d-6368-4056-89a7-94f3630b5291) are available, as covered below.^\*^Footswitch labels can also be customized for Stomp A and Stomp B switches.  
^**\***^**Note:** Helix Stadium includes the same footswitch modes, but instead of utilizing scribble strips as offered on Stadium XL, Helix Stadium shows all footswitch labels on the main display's [**Home \> Play**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/display.md) screen.

![Item 15](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_164fc0fa0a2e4ac9225a7414be1dd8395a122f717aceb2d436b7da21e5c75f4c/15.png?cb=c01945c4503b29ad1aba639f94f0ae75) **Footswitches:** The capacitive, touch-sensitive footswitches have colored LED rings ![Footswitch with green lit LED ring](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_cfa8a1477e484ee59c4d291d733b66f6be1274189ade3537f473669f7a4adea3/Footswitch_green.png?cb=b4f6f349feb3a4d98088dba3d26ea843) to inform you of the assigned block or item's current state. See the following [**Capacitive Touch**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/top-panel-and-footswitches.md#879c8d0f-9138-405b-8b89-453a288f83fb) section. Six [**Footswitch Modes**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/top-panel-and-footswitches.md#0e1bbb7d-6368-4056-89a7-94f3630b5291) provide hands-free access to a wide variety of functions.

* **FS6** is dedicated to the **Mode** switch. Press FS6 to toggle between the two primary footswitch modes (by default, Stomp A and Preset, but these can be changed). Press and hold FS6 for More Mode, where you can access the other four footswitch modes as well as additional helpful functions.

* Press the **TAP/Tuner** switch repeatedly to tap in a tempo for time-based effects (such as Delay and Modulation) to follow. Touch FS12 (but don't press) to briefly display Tempo/Click settings. Press and hold FS12 to open the [**Tuner**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/tuner.md).

![Item 16](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_3adfd04c2b556cc2a4ce50ebcf46f82ec51212dcf7f0d506cfb002954ae2b68c/16.png?cb=1d339f1a90f873f9866debd12c428887) **Expression Pedal:** ![Helix Stadium XL only](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_998414d2f35d57859622440afdd5bc9934d152b76c73cd1607f7aa161d71ec12/Icon_XL.png?cb=eb82c58bec6c3f8aaf1811bc572e962e) Move the onboard ![Helix Stadium XL expression pedal](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_0e9e41e60fde378ae8680ff6134e7b6d3cc559ffd709edbdb250a9c2c935d4c1/XL_EXPPedal.png?cb=5455a51e45f3607ea770f78ec97deb62) **Expression Pedal** to control volume, pan, wah, pitch wham, or a combination of custom-assigned amp and/or effects parameters. Push the pedal forward firmly to activate the hidden **Toe Switch** to toggle between **EXP 1** and **EXP 2** (the **Expression 1/2** **LEDs** \[ ![Item 17](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_c1fc6c3deddcb3bca7401907bc1de5bc99ca35f9ad18c6df9798ec4527d85c3e/17.png?cb=164f113819e6c995aee8cc932da10e11) \] indicate which is active.) Note that the Toe Switch can also be custom-assigned for other functions.

* **For Helix Stadium XL** , up to four additional expression pedals can be connected via the **Control A/B** and **C/D** jacks.

* **For Helix Stadium** , up to two expression pedals can be connected via the **Control A/B** jack.

**Note:** On all Stadium devices, adding a Wah, Pitch Wham, or Poly Wham block automatically assigns its Position parameter to EXP 1. Adding a Volume or Pan block automatically assigns its Position to EXP 2. You can make custom EXP assignments for practically any parameters---see the [**Controller Assignment**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/bypass-and-controller-assign.md) page.

![Item 17](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_c1fc6c3deddcb3bca7401907bc1de5bc99ca35f9ad18c6df9798ec4527d85c3e/17.png?cb=164f113819e6c995aee8cc932da10e11) **Expression 1/2 LEDs:** ![Helix Stadium XL only](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_998414d2f35d57859622440afdd5bc9934d152b76c73cd1607f7aa161d71ec12/Icon_XL.png?cb=eb82c58bec6c3f8aaf1811bc572e962e) These two colored LED bars indicate which EXP controller is currently in use with the onboard pedal; the **violet** (left) LED indicates EXP 1, and the **teal** (right) LED indicates EXP 2. Press the pedal fully forward firmly to toggle the Toe Switch between EXP 1 and EXP 2 pedal control.  
**Note:** On Helix Stadium, you can connect and configure an external expression pedal and switch (or a [**Line 6 EX2**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/external-pedal-and-switch-controller-configuration.md) combination pedal \& switch unit) to provide switchable EXP 1 and EXP 2 control with a single pedal. Please refer to the [**External Pedal and Switch Configuration**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/external-pedal-and-switch-controller-configuration.md) page.

## 👆 Capacitive Touch Footswitches

Helix Stadium's onboard footswitches offer capacitive touch functionality, letting you lightly touch a footswitch with your finger (or, if you're gross, other body parts) to instantly jump to its assigned block, parameter, or command. Capacitive touch is **on** by default, but can be toggled **off** via [++**Global Settings \> Switches/Pedals**++](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md)**\> Capacitive Touch** .You'll find details on using capacitive touch functions throughout this manual, but here are a few handy tips to try:

* In Stomp A or Stomp B footswitch mode, briefly touch a switch to jump to its assigned item instantly, whether that's an amp, cab, effect, or split block, parameter min/max toggle, or Command Center command.

  * No menu diving or even traditional page navigation necessary---just touch a stomp to instantly access its parameters, which is barely one step away from treating Helix Stadium like a pedalboard full of stompboxes. (This is especially handy while in Focus View, where you can instantly jump to each effect's Focus view without having to return to the Home \> Edit screen.)

  * If the switch includes multiple assignments, tap it repeatedly to cycle through all assigned items.

* Touch-hold a Stomp A or Stomp B mode footswitch to open the quick-assign dialog, which lets you assign the currently selected block, modify its switch's latching/momentary operation, relabel the stomp's scribble strip, recolor the stomp's LED ring, or clear the switch entirely.

* Simultaneously touch-hold two Stomp A or Stomp B footswitches to swap their locations.

* Simultaneously touch-hold two Snapshot footswitches to swap their locations.

* Briefly touch the TAP/Tuner switch to display Tempo/Click parameters.

## Footswitch Modes

### About Footswitch Modes

Helix Stadium offers several different footswitch modes, accessible via FS6 (MODE), making it easy to access Stadium's various functions. These include **Stomp A** , **Stomp B** , **Preset** , **Snapshot** , **Combo** , and **Transport** Modes. By default, FS6 (MODE) quickly toggles between **Stomp A** and **Preset** modes, but you can change it to the two modes you use most often. To follow, we cover the available footswitch modes and functions for both Helix Stadium device types.  
![P35_Footswitches.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_829a7e12d479b4e3334ea70517bca99c535217febbca51345c8143302d7d4277/P35_Footswitches.png?cb=4c3838a3d8bf852e83a37549405474f5)  
![StadiumFootswitches.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_ddf18fc6e1e14dbf19dd5627b2f271b9042d2696507c60b219ea6ac6b2e9ab5a/StadiumFootswitches.png?cb=917783a00219b593f3d96964e6243ed8)  
**Note:** When in Stadium's Proxy Clone creation screens, the current Footswitch Mode is suspended, and a few specific Cloning functions are offered on the footswitches. Please see the [**Clones**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/clones.md) section for details.

### Footswitch Labels

Helix Stadium XL includes **scribble strips** to display each footswitch's current function, but Helix Stadium shows these labels on the **Home \> Play** screen. Press the ![Home button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_99609056612c35cbed2c902156048517f05f5d49b916d483937416cf93ce192d/Button_Home.png?cb=74c9251dfad53d447c5a2427523f41ee) **Home** button to toggle between **Home \> Edit** and **Home \> Play**.  
![Stadium_FootswitchesNumbered.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_43dfb519039bee65643a94184fa0dc0c614e67aad6a2b8b3dc8671eca6518cc5/Stadium_FootswitchesNumbered.png?cb=11856392b151eaef1060a1d7719407e6)

### Changing the Footswitch Mode

By default, pressing **FS6 (MODE)** quickly toggles between **Stomp A** and **Preset** modes, but this can be changed to any two modes you like via [**Global Settings \> Switches/Pedals \>**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md) **FS6 (Mode) 1** and **FS6 (Mode) 2** . Press and hold **FS6 (MODE)** to enter More Mode, where you can access the additional four footswitch modes not already on FS6 as well as engage additional functions.  
![Helix Stadium XL footswitch 6 mode switch](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_8662fa23fa0d85382dd9ceb3b1c410c85070f9f1f3823a7beeb5d674f4254a47/XL_FS6ModeSwitch.png?cb=e66f5f598bec725e9ded0dae13878342)  
![Stadium_ModeSwitch.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_49b1946b2b874bfb412e624f79e70cb959bb6df902b32c593d3bdafa42f7cc01/Stadium_ModeSwitch.png?cb=2a3cf557f98aa3f9269e60611cf49dcd)

### More Mode

Press and hold **FS6** to access **More Mode** . Switches **FS1 through FS5** and **FS7** offer helpful shortcuts, and switches **FS8 through FS11** access the additional four footswitch modes not already assigned to FS6 (MODE).

![Switches_More.jpg](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_482dc5c5bf8033ef3f113dae636f5252b8d133d5ab56436255792f2e92d68632/Switches_More.jpg?cb=b03c4eb0222a564e150a98e390d98b87)  
![Stadium More FS Mode 1_2.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_fbace7efd4d353f5465b335c3ebbb503f9738e26f815dbc3fbfb7fc84cd9b826/Stadium%20More%20FS%20Mode%201_2.png?cb=7596e6c2a99aeb5d52db3b2d25b06b64)
Click to view More Mode  

|    **More Mode Switch**    |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     **Function**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
|----------------------------| |
| **FS1 (Preset Info)**      | Press FS1 to open and close the [**Preset Info**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/the-preset-info-panel.md) screen. All factory presets contain tips on how to best use them. Freely type in info for your own presets, like guitar/pickup/playback system used, creative controller assignments, tips/tricks, self-affirming platitudes, taco recipes, etc. ![Preset Info Screen.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_ab4b5813f5237be6a1b09ba9c8472682a28243f74cdace1d69ddeee2fdb482c9/Preset%20Info%20Screen.png?cb=4fc3fbbfd5734e51c1da69b3f41c07be)                                                                                                                      |
| **FS2 (Stopwatch)**        | Press FS2 (Stopwatch) to change the main display's clock to a stopwatch,which begins counting immediately. * On Helix Stadium XL ![Helix Stadium XL only](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_998414d2f35d57859622440afdd5bc9934d152b76c73cd1607f7aa161d71ec12/Icon_XL.png?cb=eb82c58bec6c3f8aaf1811bc572e962e) , the stopwatch is also displayed on the FS2 scribble strip label. * On Helix Stadium, the stopwatch is also displayed on the Home \> Play screen. * Press FS2 again to pause the stopwatch. * Press and hold FS2 to reset the stopwatch to 0:00:00. To change the stopwatch back to a clock, tap on the main display's stopwatch and then tap "Clock." |
| **FS4 (Preset Quicksave)** | If the current preset has unsaved changes, the top panel's ![Preset - Song Save button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_6e398bc94c5805d145514ddbfa94bce2a495f074be2a65cc231c296ede132fa1/Button_Save.png?cb=625c1bdb76a3c58b55bb6b28e17d8a4b) **Save** button appears bright white. Press FS4 (Quicksave) to quicksave changes to the current preset.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| **FS5 (Mute All)**         | There can be a *lot* of audio going through Helix Stadium at any given time, and you may not want to track down every signal during an emergency or set break. Instead, press FS5 (Mute All) to instantly mute *all*outputs. Press FS5 again (or tap the green Unmute button on the display) to unmute. ![Stadium Mute All.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_6105dfec6afb07c1c91b82c2d31979f755269abb7d59763cd9aeaa2c93bc50cf/Stadium%20Mute%20All.png?cb=da42bd676c2ad7b9930da5b2104f3b6c)                                                                                                                                                                      |
| **FS7 (Clip)**             | Press FS7 (Clip) to open the Preset Clip screen and begin clip playback; press again to close the Preset Clip screen. Please see [**Preset Clips**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/the-preset-info-panel.md#6b07a4d1-065f-449f-9d63-f646f15858b7) for more info. ![CipView_Playing.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_0b6fdd3185c409830141be85a1ce6dccef06b4cf64aa7f337b9fcf141d2f3fa2/CipView_Playing.png?cb=223e0abd967341a5106efb92828e15bc)                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| **FS8\~FS11**              | Press to access one of the four footswitch modes not already assigned to FS6 (MODE). **Tip:** To swap out the primary footswitch modes on FS6 (MODE), press and hold the desired mode on FS8\~FS11; it replaces the most recent (highlighted) mode on FS6. You can also set this from [**Global Settings \> Switches/Pedals \>**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md) **FS6 (Mode) 1** and **FS6 (Mode) 2**.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |

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### Stomp A and Stomp B Modes

![StomFSMode_XL.jpg](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_de65e0b9b7c6abef82794bb36437595aa48cd76c7e7a742ca3f91a371678d1f3/StomFSMode_XL.jpg?cb=fc8e765403145b58b6a025de8de57508)  
![Stadium Stomp A FS Mode.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_b4ebab80d4ec2bb36557fb7c83447b9e6ae3679947b1b62b23e2ed7e66384436/Stadium%20Stomp%20A%20FS%20Mode.png?cb=5ad07969ec46399d1c62a2a77d737ced)

Stomp A and Stomp B footswitch modes are most commonly utilized like a traditional pedalboard---that is, turning individual effects on and off. In fact, adding a new effect block automatically assigns it to the first empty Stomp A/B switch. (You can disable this behavior from [**Global Settings \> Switches/Pedals**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md)**\> Assign FX to Stomps** .) However, Stomp A and Stomp B are much more powerful and flexible than that, as they can, via the [**Command Center**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/command-center.md), combine functions from most of the other footswitch modes.  
**Note:** Each Stomp A and Stomp B mode switch can accommodate multiple assignments (up to 16!), including any combination of block Bypasses, parameter min/max toggles, and/or Command Center commands. When a Stomp switch has more than one assignment, its label reads "MULTIPLE (X)," where X is the number of assignments (as shown on FS8 in Helix Stadium XL above). Stomp switch labels and LED ring colors can be customized as desired. See [**Bypass \& Controller Assignments**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/bypass-and-controller-assign.md).

* **Block Bypass** : Stomp A and Stomp B switches can toggle one or more blocks on (LED bright) and off (LED dim). In fact, when [**Global Settings \> Switches/Pedals \>**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md) **Assign FX to Stomps** is set to "Automatic," all newly added effects blocks are automatically assigned to the next available empty Stomp A or B switch.

* **Parameter Control** : Stomp A and Stomp B switches can toggle one or more Home screen parameters between any two values (min and max). For example, a Stomp could toggle an Amp block's Gain between 2.3 and 5.6, toggle a Delay block's Feedback parameter between 35% and 90%, or toggle a Split block's routing from Path A to Path B. See [**Quick Controller Assign**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/bypass-and-controller-assign.md) for more info.

* **Command Center commands** : Via the Command Center menu, Stomp A and Stomp B switches can be assigned to a wide variety of additional functions and commands. These include MIDI CC messages for controlling an external pedal, Ext Amp commands for switching channels in your real amps, or even preset, snapshot, looper, transport, and other functions from different footswitch modes. See [**Command Center**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/command-center.md) for more info.

What's nuts is that a single stomp switch can do all of the above things *at the same time* . For example, Stomp A1 could turn on a delay block, turn *off* a reverb block, increase the Compressor block's Output parameter, *decrease* the Amp block's Treble parameter, transmit a middle C note to your synth via MIDI, *and* start a Quicktime^®^ video on your laptop. We have no idea why you'd want to do this, but it's nice to know you could. Couple this with the fact that you have 20 Stomp switches (or more if you connect external momentary switches to the rear panel **Control** jacks), and you can quickly see how powerful Stomp A and Stomp B footswitch modes can be.  
**Tip:** Quickly select, create, and swap Stomp mode assignments using Stadium's [**Capacitive Touch**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/top-panel-and-footswitches.md#879c8d0f-9138-405b-8b89-453a288f83fb) functionality!

#### Deluxe Looper Footswitch Mode

Though not selectable via the FS6 MODE switch or More Mode, the Deluxe Looper has its own special footswitch mode. When a Deluxe Looper is added to your preset, just as when adding any other effect model, a Stomp switch assignment is automatically created. Press the Deluxe Looper stomp, and looper-specific functions appear on footswitches 1\~4 and 8\~10. See [**Deluxe Looper**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/looper-block.md) for more info.  
**Note: 1 Switch** and **Shuffling Looper** blocks do not utilize a special Looper Footswitch mode---they perform all functions from their single Stomp footswitch.  
![10SwLooper_XLSwitches_V1_0.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d6992daad3aba36e01c76909fd0cec7dad81f5b7d4cd38033b75c840134ca220/10SwLooper_XLSwitches_V1_0.png?cb=fd922d81bea0d53921da2d8b96e803d4)  
![HelixStadium_LooperMode.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_673d20339f15699e8db29cca23be917f2f9364a81df9ad337cf20df182674e8d/HelixStadium_LooperMode.png?cb=52a2a530a2adda7ca702675d3f67a2f9)

### Preset Mode

![Preset footswitch mode - Helix Stadium XL](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_1ee820f19f39cc1981e432ccfe06861a3868cb5a9323a87326f3a158c09cda8a/Switches_PresetMode.jpg?cb=d6b22bad75932fb4cdd9afc1d13d7348)  
![Stadium Preset FS Mode.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_ab04ffdb708cf6cfc4e501f330022a1e15808391fd6729d715572b3e8502065c/Stadium%20Preset%20FS%20Mode.png?cb=9dc64d9edfa9b0ea00f262bbca4af77d)

As its name suggests, in this mode, the switches are assigned to the current Factory, User, or Setlist folder's presets, organized by Bank. Press FS1 (Bank Up) to display and cue the next two banks of presets A\~D, and FS7 (Bank Down) to display and cue the previous two banks. Then press the desired preset switch to load it.  
**Tip:** Press FS1 and FS7 together and *immediately release them* to jump to **Snapshot mode** . You can also select Snapshot mode by holding **FS6 (MODE)** and pressing the SNAPSHOT switch.  
**Note:** The Snapshot Footswitch mode behavior can be changed via [**Global Settings \> Switches/Pedals**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md)**\> Snapshot Mode Return** . When set to **Manual** (the default), the switches remain in Snapshot mode unless you press both FS1 and FS7 again to manually return to Preset mode. When set to **Automatic**, pressing a snapshot switch automatically returns to Preset Mode.

* While in Preset, Snapshot, or Combo mode, press and hold FS1 and FS7 together to change them to **Bank up/down** , **Preset up/down** , **Snapshot up/down** , **Song up/down** , or **Marker up/down** switches. This can also be set from [**Global Settings \> Switches/Pedals \>**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md) **Up/Down Switches**.

  * When set to **Song** Up/Down, FS1 and FS7 cue the next/previous song in the current playlist.

  * When set to **Marker** Up/Down, FS1 and FS7 cue the next/previous marker in the current song.

* If the USER PRESETS folder (or any Setlist) contains no presets, the preset switch scribbles appear dim and are named "Empty."

* Press the currently lit Preset switch to *reload* the last saved version of the preset. (Note that this will clear any edited settings.)

### Snapshot Mode

![Snapshot Mode footswitches](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_cbf1be37e780a96a2c93a6ba78bf9201ec133351fc89d57a29a2f841780ae49e/Switches_SnapshotMode.png?cb=ddbf20bf4d59c78c0078dd41cd2605b5)  
![Stadium Snapshot FS Mode.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_3088731d7035924085d54b4d886f6be9aa7733b175c3070aa17f9615b96ffce8/Stadium%20Snapshot%20FS%20Mode.png?cb=e7ede9ed4b549d6358df815320ee2ce9)

To enter **Snapshot** mode, press and hold FS6 (MODE) to enter More mode and then press the SNAPSHOT switch. Alternatively, press FS1 and FS7 together from Preset or Combo mode. Please see [**Snapshots**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/snapshots.md) for details about their many useful functions.

* From Snapshot mode, press any switch, **FS2\~FS5** or **FS8\~FS11**, to load one of the current preset's snapshots.

**Note:** The behavior once a preset is loaded while in Snapshot mode can be changed via the [**Global Settings \> Switches/Pedals**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md)**\> Snapshot Mode Return** parameter. When set to **Manual** (the default), the switches remain in Preset mode, unless you press both **FS1** and **FS7** again to manually return to Snapshot Mode. When set to **Automatic** , switches **FS2\~FS5** and **FS8\~FS11** auto-return to Snapshot Mode immediately once a Snapshot footswitch is pressed.  
**Note:** The behavior when pressing the currently active snapshot switch a second time can be changed via the [**Global Settings \> Switches/Pedals**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md)**\> Snapshot Reselect** parameter. When set to **Reload** (the default), pressing the active snapshot switch reloads it. When set to **Toggle Prev**, pressing the active snapshot switch toggles between it and the previously active snapshot; this can be helpful if you want to quickly jump back and forth between two snapshots from a single switch.  
**Tip:** To quickly swap the locations of two Snapshots, touch and hold both Snapshot switches together---see Stadium's [**Capacitive Touch**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/top-panel-and-footswitches.md#879c8d0f-9138-405b-8b89-453a288f83fb) functionality.

### Combo Mode

![Switches_Combo_XL.jpg](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_4f89326f17266fa93755682b919be66529c56dbc4cbdf0a1bef6d231c4ea6447/Switches_Combo_XL.jpg?cb=0147abf19f04c246ba73887cb94519ad)

**Combo** Mode lets you combine two different footswitch modes (Stomp A, Stomp B, Preset, or Snapshot) into one, along with Up and Down switches on FS1 and FS7. To enter **Combo** mode, press and hold FS6 (MODE) to enter More mode and then press the COMBO switch. By default, Preset switches appear on the top row, Snapshot switches appear on the bottom row, but this can be changed via [**Global Settings \> Switches/Pedals**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md)**\> Combo Top Row** and **Combo Bottom Row**.

### Transport Mode

**Transport** mode is used to cue and play songs and markers on Helix Stadium's Showcase automation and playback engine. To enter **Transport** mode, press and hold FS6 (MODE) to enter More mode and then press the TRANSPORT switch. Please also see the [**Song View \> Performing Songs**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/performing-songs.md) page for additional information.  
![TransportMode_XL_1_2.jpg](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d7101b9654d2f45611be7330f6a8366addcafc62f198377a3fc2b9a4676a43cd/TransportMode_XL_1_2.jpg?cb=82e703778043ea9ad2587a1991726da1)  
![Stadium_PlayTransport.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_6ced8cdf779d0c7805b2b607b759d542389e896418d6682aec7c3507655a07b8/Stadium_PlayTransport.png?cb=2372b3b68310beb40ed34637453e7aa7)
Click to view the Transport mode switch functions...  

|        **Transport Mode Switch**        |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           **Function**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
|-----------------------------------------| |
| **FS2 (Return to Zero)**                | If a song is playing, press FS2 (RTZ) to jump back and begin playing the same song from its Start flag. If a song is not currently playing, press FS2 to park playback at the beginning of the song.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| **FS3 (Click)**                         | Press FS3 (Click) to start and stop the click/metronome. Please see [**Global Settings \> Tempo/Click**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md) for more info.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| **FS4 (Cycle)**                         | Press FS4 (Cycle) to repeat sections of a song. * While a song with no Cycle flags is playing, press FS4 to create a Cycle Start flag. If the song already has Cycle Start and Cycle End flags, pressing FS4 toggles them on and off. * Press FS4 again to create a Cycle End flag---playback now cycles (or repeats) between the Cycle Start and Cycle End flag locations. * Press FS4 a third time to turn the Cycle off, and the song continues as normal. * Press and hold FS4 to clear the Cycle Start and Cycle End flags. |
| **FS5 (Mute All)**                      | There can be a *lot* of audio going through Helix Stadium at any given time, and you may not want to track down every signal during an emergency or set break. Instead, press FS5 (Mute All) to instantly mute *all*outputs. Press FS5 again (or tap the green Unmute button on the display) to unmute. ![Stadium Mute All.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_6105dfec6afb07c1c91b82c2d31979f755269abb7d59763cd9aeaa2c93bc50cf/Stadium%20Mute%20All.png?cb=da42bd676c2ad7b9930da5b2104f3b6c)                                                  |
| **FS6 (Cancel)**                        | Normally, FS6 appears as the Mode switch. However, when a song or marker is cued, FS6 displays as CANCEL, allowing you to cancel the cue.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| **FS7 and FS11 (Previous/Next Song)**   | Press FS7 to cue the previous song; press FS11 to cue the next song. FS12 displays a flashing play icon, the Play button flashes, and the drop-down cue panel appears. Press FS12 (Play) to instantly play the cued song or press FS6 (Cancel) to cancel the song cue. * Press and hold FS7 to rewind the song. * Press and hold FS11 to fast-forward the song.                                                                                                                                                                  |
| **FS8 and FS10 (Previous/Next Marker)** | Press FS8 to cue the previous marker; press FS10 to cue the next marker. FS12 displays a flashing play icon, the Play button also flashes, and the drop-down cue panel appears. Press FS12 (Play) to instantly jump to the marker's location or press FS6 (Cancel) to cancel the marker cue.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| **FS9 (Play/Pause)**                    | Press FS9 to start playback of the song. As mentioned above, when a song or marker is cued, playback starts from that item. Press FS9 again to pause playback.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |