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# Display

The 8-inch color **touchscreen** is your primary portal to creating presets and songs in Helix Stadium. The **Home View** is the main screen for building and editing your presets, and the **Song View** is for working with your Showcase™ songs. Additional screens, including the Main Menu, Matrix Mixer, and Tuner are covered in the following subpages.

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## The Home View

If you ever get lost, press the ![Home button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_4ab5a08ec134f977a5a260606d46dd825d73ac875860ef32efe7d8c45e73fb1d/Button_Home.png?cb=74c9251dfad53d447c5a2427523f41ee) **Home** button to return to the main Home \> Edit screen.  
^**\***^**Important!** One fundamental difference between Helix Stadium XL and Helix Stadium is how footswitch labels are displayed on the device. On Stadium XL ![Helix Stadium XL only feature.](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d18ca92e989e41dbed4f192b8d012efb03534d727babf6dd57ba024a36e41c58/ce3779e0-043c-4fd8-aa6c-f95ec19b7b19?cb=bd1a1ac1d414c7c9e7166a6bbc396ce9) , footswitch labels are displayed on the device's **Scribble Strips** . On Helix Stadium, footswitch labels are displayed on the **Home \> Play** screen for each footswitch mode.

Both the Stadium XL and Stadium device types offer the same **Home \> Edit** screen. On Helix Stadium, press the ![Home button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_4ab5a08ec134f977a5a260606d46dd825d73ac875860ef32efe7d8c45e73fb1d/Button_Home.png?cb=74c9251dfad53d447c5a2427523f41ee) **Home** button to toggle between **Home \> Edit** and **Home \> Play** views. Please refer to the following [**Home \> Play**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/display.md#performance-screen) section for details.

### Home \> Edit

The Home \> Edit screen features the main signal flow display, where you can add and arrange blocks, edit block parameters, and configure routing. Be sure to check out the [**Creating and Editing Tones**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/building-and-editing-tones.md) and other linked pages below for additional details.  
![HomeView_Annotated.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_f0dc754cd6970e3b21893ebca98e1f387a6ffdfc4fac9e870c44494cb630602e/HomeView_Annotated.png?cb=b9158e66b7ac7d6c927aa61efc29453e)  
**Tip:** You can adjust the main display's brightness from [**Global Settings \> Displays**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/global-settings.md)**\> Main LCD Brightness**. 😎

![Item 01](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_8a3c9256de24b60ddda1e10b4f95d5004107b13e5d095b1bea4073228c18a6e1/01.png?cb=ce61b591a14429573632afbeb4c2997c) **Main Menu:** Tap ![The Main Menu button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_4e2b30c22e5ede700a8b593ca3aebe36e4ba5d80b02ccad1f12a75deb177df89/MainMenuButton.png?cb=2720e1381664f0fa9434ebc5c375625f) to open the Main Menu. Here you can choose from several common commands or screens, such as creating a new preset, opening the Bypass/Control, Global Settings, Command Center screens, and more. Please refer to the [**Main Menu**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/main-menu.md) page.

![Item 2](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_33fef51d0a3c6121b876292e642cce6621e57f3cfb62656d73b08a6c81855b8d/02.png?cb=53ead26f31014fd489e07cfbde017dc7) **Clock/Stopwatch:** Tap to open the Clock/Stopwatch panel to adjust the clock settings and start/stop/reset the stopwatch.

![Item 3](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_a62fc8e07d20b90649ae847b6a963dc5b45736a9f6becd44db0b2a3750ae0667/03.png?cb=632cde3c35c9abd3a51e6bbd6f0126be) **Undo/Redo:** Tap the left arrow to undo the most recent edit. Tap the right arrow to redo the most recent edit.

![Item 4](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_8b4842c50650344c592e382603ae1c419068f94302285990dace0b33f4eaa164/04.png?cb=075549902ea87b3442a14dd60557ca0c) **Preset Number/Name:** The current preset's bank/preset number, along with its name its is displayed here. Tap to open the [**Preset List**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/presets.md).

![Item 5](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_4a14db9c4caf7234fd11afeaed7a3270e7ae6afb83737f3a0743d07dd4fbbc85/05.png?cb=3c60906905f19136c9550e92d3fb7999) **Snapshot Panel:** Tap the Snapshot button ![The Snapshot Menu button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_f1d94098b1f92f9eb4c401ec6f9acc1ddeaaf839ff0749f9efebe61fff360465/SnapshotIcon.png?cb=84dcbede8a282e09aca0375f549493be) to open the Snapshot panel where you can select any of the current preset's snapshots 1\~8, as well as manage them. See [**Snapshots**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/snapshots.md) for details.

![Item 6](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_0d354b6394623f0663b971758f6b992623f2dfcd011df72fb2d3b3a712811964/06.png?cb=e45c3711194c930a28cb1ba380014ade) **Preset Info:** Tap ![PresetInfoButton.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_9b557d8aaa711fdd42adc0b13bc172acb575be4fc2a463c987e7cb682f70f814/PresetInfoButton.png?cb=52d5a4d4b68a71479a036543ea02a132) to open the Preset Info panel. All factory presets include tips on how to use them best. 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. See [**Preset Info**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/the-preset-info-panel.md) for details.

![Item 7](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_503f4bd04f878168b9962fdca56ff19c587267e2e4306d5725c9253feb707f8f/07.png?cb=4985f689673b884595ec1665290f3fb2) **Preset Clip:** For factory presets, tap ![The Clip View Button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_f395dedce1a54af0b5dde034cc71156585e9404789865ebb255b25a00ef28935/ClipViewButton.png?cb=ace5a9c1437a2590c72f56baeb6fc20e) to open the Preset Clip panel. 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 active EMG^®^ pickups through a country preset designed for a single coil Tele^®^. That's why I thought this preset sucked" feature. See [**Preset Clips**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/the-preset-info-panel.md#6b07a4d1-065f-449f-9d63-f646f15858b7)for details.

![Item 8](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_2b9e1fc02e1699b2d35f110ae8fd376c5d783afbe23ce96966f4d9ce49279560/08.png?cb=f9f3b6850564a1dba571fe782b957df5) **Input Block:** Each signal flow path includes an Input block at the left, which you can tap to select its source input (Instrument, Mic, Return, etc.). The input block turns green when an input signal is received and red when the input is too high, causing clipping.

![Item 9](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_98e5bc22a27bff1162a1d87a62759504e14632895f3a027820a6e2ab63bb36af/09.png?cb=b204e54eb95e4f32dee046a782f6c5cd) **Split and Merge Blocks:** A Split block can be added within Path 1A or Path 2A to create a parallel "B" split signal path. A Merge block can be added to the right of a Split block to return the parallel B path back to the A path, as shown above. Also see[**Input, Output, and Mix blocks**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/input-output-and-mix-blocks.md).  
**Tip:** Split and Merge blocks open up a huge range of possibilities for various signal flow configurations. Please see [**Signal Path Routing**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/signal-path-routing.md).

![Item 10](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_f4a9b242763f15266703c298f9c69c14eb9158d7718f31a3f7a580a7a1e046c3/10.png?cb=d700093662e1b8496789e095d710ab9e) **Selected Block:** Tap any Amp, Cab, Effect, Input, Output, Split, or Merge block to select it; its border appears with a thick white outline, and its parameters appear in the Inspector along the bottom of the screen. In the above image, the Amp block is the currently selected block. When you tap the currently selected block, its Action panel appears, offering options such as Copy, Paste, Assign to Switch, and more. Also, see [**The Blocks**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/the-blocks.md) pages.

![Item 11](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d24b7ce5fe80022fb1cdb92c630a10e4eece8b7d88aa96a6d60ccee25650d4fb/11.png?cb=66bdb69bb0f2388d29f46f747e5ccc0e) **Link Indicator:** The gold "link" icon ![Amp-CabLinkIcon.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_ea18fff167ca9618565fd4cb452a582e32d086514ceca6754393888ab7a84089/Amp-CabLinkIcon.png?cb=ed401a670b561cc4b9ec74ce6fefb105) is displayed below an Amp and Cab block (when selected) to indicate that the Cab's **Amp\>Cab Link** option is enabled, where the Cab block automatically loads a matching speaker cab whenever the Amp block's model changes. Amp\>Cab Link is enabled by default but can be turned off from the Cab's [**Focus View**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/the-focus-view.md).

![Item 12](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_9d0d33725cb9b35810991a61f21b27b554edbd79dacb10e5f31500a1f2ff7160/12.png?cb=0385f8d84ee4047d5cfe1bb5bcfb0bbc) **Effect Block:** An [**Effect Block**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/effect-blocks.md) can be added to any path, and its model can be selected from any effect model category.

![Item 13.](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_a9a7f4943f7a25592ecb2af5fa4e3b8647c93ef69416507de94dcd39ceaa6797/13.png?cb=7413e82ceac2779829fbc6bee750cec9) **Output Block:** Each signal flow path includes an [**Output Block**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/input-output-and-mix-blocks.md) at the right end. The Output block turns green when the path's signal is received and red when the level is too high, causing clipping.

![Item 14.](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_3270248ff960e61525b5a94bcdd940bea2350076288be0d330168331121806b1/14.png?cb=312535d28a2e1c6c41122ad8a6b12f0f) **FX Loop Block:** [**FX Loop Blocks**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/input-output-and-mix-blocks.md) let you dynamically insert your favorite external stompboxes (or rack effects) into any location in your tone.

![Item 15.](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_8b96d4b2085fa9f94e69548d7abbd33d00a4132251360663f4ce27bc860f6ee2/15.png?cb=c01945c4503b29ad1aba639f94f0ae75) **Focus View:** Tap ![The Focus button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d93fabae52473c99dd432ef91bbc136935561c8c143b41a817b4527b3bc9bf6c/FocusButton.png?cb=b367223d9f9da9efa27e1b8c6a7b5077) to open the block's [**Focus View**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/the-focus-view.md). Focus view varies depending on the selected item. For example, when an amp or effect block is selected, its Focus view lets you slide your finger around the screen to morph between five distinct variations of that amp or effect. When a Cab block is selected, its Focus view lets you drag the mic's position relative to the speaker. When an EQ \> Parametric, Tilt, 10 Band Graphic, or Cali Q Graphic block is selected, its Focus view lets you slide EQ bands around the screen.

![Item 16.](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_c3763b3fba1be66258c529b041fb5b4bedda138a8c81bb3349cc65e97cb2ed6c/16.png?cb=1d339f1a90f873f9866debd12c428887) **Inspector:** The **Inspector** displays parameters for the currently selected block that correspond with the knobs below the display. Blocks with more than eight parameters will have multiple pages of parameters. Swipe the Inspector left or right, or press Page Left ![Left arrow page button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d145da36a06a1d92342cf2dcbb91a3fe462ca0e661ef80fece653fd5f21b85e3/Button_PageL.png?cb=d6adfb7cd26a057468c69889f5646acc) or Page Right ![Right arrow page button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_58ad500a26fced95be7a812c611d6918221db8af0769b1219243cac45ffe3b29/Button_PageR.png?cb=7d615d04b1444a5ad58cc9eca5789cd9) for more parameters. The thin line above the parameters indicates the current page.

![Item 17](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_ba2db0e320d1589dad3ee01ed10c03d9f11650ed1bf5bb268d179a7b8b7f4d07/17.png?cb=164f113819e6c995aee8cc932da10e11) **Model Name:** Tap the model name ![Inspector Model Name](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_653f8374634165033d737eb8a5629880ae295266835d6d2f3c9578f609a6cc9b/InspectorModelName.png?cb=c5c25a71a75e15fe08bec049bb86e3aa) to open the [**Model List**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/the-model-browser.md), where you can browse, audition, and select a model for the block. Alternatively, turn the **lower knob** to scroll through available items for the selected block.

![Item 18.](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_cce582bb3cc725a3997672495f136c4313baa0f5084aec5b1515fb2221c31be7/18.png?cb=a413a52785d2bed70fd5245d2d4d6ddd) **Block Bypass:** Tap ![BypassButton.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_246b0b772f86331dc1ffb5e5dcfa1a39843f88eeca72fa1ef4d6132cbd8295bb/BypassButton.png?cb=a83da6df2b4e44098ffda5fb75417389) to bypass and enable the selected block, independent of its assigned stomp footswitch.

![Item 19.](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_fcb9121f5ba8ea59be414cf5fc2fed0575294f9a9db0555ac95ca0f2b2aa1945/19.png?cb=c130ae91f773b3818a4fe577522c740f) **Parameter:** If the parameter is assigned to a controller or snapshot, small white nodes indicate the controller's minimum and maximum range values. Tap any parameter in the Inspector to open its Parameter panel. This enables touch control of the parameter value, numerical entry, min/max controller adjustment, shortcuts, and even tells you what the parameter does. Also, see [**Creating and Editing Tones**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/building-and-editing-tones.md).  
**Shortcut:** Tap and hold anywhere within the Inspector to toggle between the main **Home \> Edit** screen and the [**Bypass/Control screen**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/bypass-and-controller-assign.md).

### Home \> Play View (Helix Stadium Only)

Because Helix Stadium doesn't have Helix Stadium XL's scribble strip OLEDs above each footswitch, it includes **Home \> Play view** to display footswitch labels on the main display, as shown below. Press the ![Home button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_4ab5a08ec134f977a5a260606d46dd825d73ac875860ef32efe7d8c45e73fb1d/Button_Home.png?cb=74c9251dfad53d447c5a2427523f41ee) **Home** button to toggle between **Home \> Edit** and **Home \> Play** views. Please refer to the [**Footswitch Modes**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/top-panel-and-footswitches.md) section for details.  
![Stadium Stomp A FS Mode.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_9f0505c58e6c993d55feef1c7b7b08b5efeddafb2721a0d9dc1bcde5ae4214c4/Stadium%20Stomp%20A%20FS%20Mode.png?cb=5ad07969ec46399d1c62a2a77d737ced)  
![Stadium Preset FS Mode.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_e76471169cec22dbc03ade8118b6617d3fc4e74d81abcbedae11bb1bcfbe8cc0/Stadium%20Preset%20FS%20Mode.png?cb=9dc64d9edfa9b0ea00f262bbca4af77d)  
![Stadium More FS Mode 1_1.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_38bba81c6c15108e68f476e768fb8e4704f59378141bdbb163b8219f851abe6a/Stadium%20More%20FS%20Mode%201_1.png?cb=541e95a95a94dd8f60942805e5c49b7c)  
![Stadium Snapshot FS Mode.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_fe61e1d65628d1685484fd49d91250dc460772c70d62af7e77886bc8fd91be11/Stadium%20Snapshot%20FS%20Mode.png?cb=e7ede9ed4b549d6358df815320ee2ce9)  
![Stadium_PlayTransport.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_9fe3da479c369faafbe07c6063a6e34f7cf7fcc13a900d8920d475c1891e3855/Stadium_PlayTransport.png?cb=2372b3b68310beb40ed34637453e7aa7)  
![P37_ComboPresetSnaps.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_f2a7bb3bd95a0fafa60ac6aabf9b29bfea384e0cf03258e60bd29fac8924bb8f/P37_ComboPresetSnaps.png?cb=32ee321c57db33d2df11090d2f881766)  
![HelixStadium_LooperMode.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_62bfed2f9ad9b81901d7d5d0f42960710e36137fe90bb65e65e68fc6ce10b802/HelixStadium_LooperMode.png?cb=52a2a530a2adda7ca702675d3f67a2f9)  

## The Song View

Song View accesses Helix Stadium's powerful Showcase™ engine for performing and jamming. Using the Song View screens, you can create playlists of one or more multitrack/multi-stem songs containing "flags," which engage various functions during song playback. Collectively, songs and flags represent your band's entire live show, but they can also be used for simply jamming along with your favorite songs.  
![SongView.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_db6e92867510587202ca6417656c2bf41d94cf017f679b54350d1a131d6a7a83/SongView.png?cb=bbef981853bb2ff89dbd93b5993a08d9)

Helix Stadium's [**Song View**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/song-view.md) is covered in detail in its own section.