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# Focus View

The Focus View is a dedicated, real-time touchscreen that offers simplified editing options for the selected model. As outlined on this page, the Focus View offers various options based on the current model type. Please check out the videos below for an overview and tips for using the Focus View. Then consult the sections on this page for additional details.  
<https://youtu.be/BuabyaaReh4>  
<https://youtu.be/ITlq40wzWt0?si=OD1gtreCXHdpTwSd>

## Amp, Preamp, and Effect Models

For Amp, Preamp, and most Effect models, Focus view offers an XY control touchscreen that allows you to quickly adjust multiple simultaneous parameters by dragging to its five descriptively titled "Zones" on the screen. Each model's pre-configured zones consist of combinations of parameters that morph as you drag the "Lens Icon" cursor between them.  
**Tip**: Using the Focus View first can be a quick and easy way to dial in the overall settings of any amp or effect, which you can then fine-tune using the individual parameter Knobs 1\~8.  
![FocusView_Effect_Annotated.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_230055e3bf95b96e083011c30573092c0c58f2ac21d47552776727818de81f70/FocusView_Effect_Annotated.png?cb=d14ffff6c52962ba08fe926790840fc3)

![Item 01](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d68bcd5203fb3e9b23e9e846edec07c003245601d11ebc6585189512695e4b45/01.png?cb=ce61b591a14429573632afbeb4c2997c) **Focus View Button:** Tap ![the Focus View button](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_938245a21b826fc230c036b4329ee966f9bd3ccb05a5a8d45b9b94534caf9990/FocusViewButton_Reverb.png?cb=389e745cc29d94012f2bb3d3646ed476) to enter the Focus view. When the Focus view is displayed, tap the button again to exit it.

![Item 2](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_38f37f4432fd13f2e74b11a76b3df8a3db63a92498cbfd8111b4c0ed6caa555b/02.png?cb=53ead26f31014fd489e07cfbde017dc7) **Level Meters:** Vertical meters measure the block's input (at left) and output (at right) signal levels for referencing your gain staging at each block in your signal path. When a Dynamics - Compressor and Gate type model's Focus panel is open, a gain reduction meter appears at the left---see [**Dynamics**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/the-focus-view.md#focus-dynamics) below.

![Item 3](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_3e8876df51f8d30d95f47dfc6895fba108b5f8f6041e53c0ba7043b0f7071ade/03.png?cb=632cde3c35c9abd3a51e6bbd6f0126be) **Model Image:** The main view of the screen displays a detailed image of the original gear the model is based on.

![Item 4](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_4f24feb91b9c9d5bce1b36da0d907380add93c2c9a33df52a87ca77ca5ad897d/04.png?cb=075549902ea87b3442a14dd60557ca0c) **Lens Icon:** Tap and drag toward the desired zone to adjust the settings.

![Item 5](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_75745b72449dbb9e98da28e7170164305fe5a11ad7d8d27309fcae6ba22e88a0/05.png?cb=3c60906905f19136c9550e92d3fb7999) **Zones:** Descriptive labels appear in each of the four corners and the center of the screen, indicating each zone and its corresponding sonic character. Each zone includes a different pre-configured combination of parameter values. As you drag the lens icon, you'll hear the sound morph as the parameter values change between the zone settings. Note that the center is the "home" zone, which contains the default factory parameter settings for the selected model.

![Item 6](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_a2f5f6e05b51d83b3b934385c4c93c7d5cc6c29ed3c88f343da7c215ff5525d9/06.png?cb=e45c3711194c930a28cb1ba380014ade) **Sidebar Options:**

* **User Default:** Once you've configured desirable parameter settings for the current model, you can assign them to be the User Default settings for the model, so that these are the initial default settings whenever you load the model in any preset. (Existing instances of this model in other presets are not affected.) Additionally, refer to [**Creating User Default Settings**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/building-and-editing-tones.md).

* **Factory Default:** This option is selectable if you've enabled the User Default feature; selecting this will clear your custom User Default and return the model to use its original Factory Default settings when you next use the model.

* **Add to Favorites:** Once you've configured desirable parameter settings, set the preferred model bypass state, and assigned bypass and control assignments, tap this option to add a **Favorite** of the model, which will then be conveniently available within the Model List's Favorites category. See the [**Favorites**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/favorites.md) section for more info.

* **"Based On" Information:** The read-only text at the bottom of the sidebar informs you of the specific gear on which the current model is based.

![Item 7](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_79bc3d87e1899c34de6f37918e81c5ba48827c1f5a8ba5eee453d68b74250768/07.png?cb=4985f689673b884595ec1665290f3fb2) **Inspector:** The Inspector remains accessible at the bottom of the screen, just as in the Home View - Edit screen for fine-tuning individual parameters.  
**Tip:** If you enable Snapshot Control for all of a model's parameters (press and turn each parameter's respective Knob 1\~8 to enable), you can then drag the Focus View - Lens icon to the desired position and select a Snapshot 1\~8 to store all the model's current settings for easy recall. Repeat this for up to 8 unique Snapshot settings. Also see [**Using Snapshots**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/snapshots.md).

### Amp and Preamp Focus View

The Focus View for an Amp or Preamp is similar to that for an Effect model.^\*^ All the same descriptions in the preceding sections also apply to editing an Amp or Preamp's settings.  
![FocusView_Amp.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_8a07eda441b6b6c1ecd6ddc553e66e4dd70aa9c0e0ba4b244c84ef19579fac57/FocusView_Amp.png?cb=102b6d5e526aa108a898590009c03958)  
^**\***^**Note:** Amp and Preamp Model Lists also include **Clone** type blocks, which offer their own Focus View window. See the **Clones** section below for details.

## Cab and Cab IRs

For Cab models, the Focus View offers a graphical Mic position editor that lets you visually adjust the mic's position, distance, and angle relative to the current Cab's speaker. When a Cab IR is loaded, its frequency plot is displayed, and its sidebar options are available. Please see the [**Cab Block \> Focus View**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/cab-blocks.md) section for details.  
![The Focus View for a Cab](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_9e3d39ec5f5c89c222f0b9ad3e31597f4e974fb0dafada641c46ba9aae5d3e13/FocusView_Cab.png?cb=8aaaa4a447d50d858d5d057352dde885)  
![FocusView_IR.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_035fba9a8cee8bb9f1de274a1c026befabce6a09ff74fa2246b7aaffcc15de27/FocusView_IR.png?cb=03a9021007585814c58bec7c816db910)

## Clones

The Focus View for any Clone block (Amp, Amp+Cab, Preamp, or Distortion type Clone) displays the currently loaded Clone file's metadata screen, where you can reference the Clone file's info. This metadata is added when creating a new clone, as covered in the [**Clones**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/clones.md) section and saved individually with each Clone file, providing descriptive information for reference. As with most Amp and Effect Focus Views, meters are displayed for reference of input and output levels.  
![AmpClone_FocusView.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_ddd71a4ff0924ef96259a171ad915287cdf4399993d2c2f93d0accdb8dd864f9/AmpClone_FocusView.png?cb=5a74562f8bfbd7d9334fb880e6f8721d)

The above image shows an Amp type clone's Focus View. Amp+Cab, Preamp, and Distortion type Clones' Focus View offer the same features and parameters.

* **Metadata Fields:**

  * **Brand:** Shows the brand of your cloned device.

  * **Product:** The product or model name of your cloned device.

  * **UUID:** The unique identifier number for this clone file. This number can be provided to Customer Support if you need to reference the specific clone.

  * **Notes:** The cloned device's settings and other relevant information.

* **Sidebar Commands:**Similar to Amp and Effect models, you can use these options for your Clone.

  * **User Default:** Tap to store the Clone's current parameter settings as default values that are loaded whenever the Clone is added to a preset.

  * **Factory Default:** If you've previously enabled the above User Default function, tap to restore the Clone's parameters to their default settings.

  * **Add to Favorites:** Tap to add the Clone along with all its current parmaeter settings, bypass state, stomp, controller, and snapshot assignments. Also, see [**Favorite Blocks**](https://manuals.line6.com/en/helix-stadium/live/favorites.md).

  * **Created:** The informational text at the bottom of the sidebar lets you know when this Clone was created.

## EQs

For EQ models (excluding the Acoustic Sim model), Focus view provides a graphic or parametric editor for the respective EQ types, as illustrated below. Tap and drag directly on the EQ band controls to make your adjustments.  
![Focus View for the 10 Band Graphic EQ](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_d4715e229d296cc7f350acc3bcdae84c2d5a294bcc94c9e9eb76d3d251625865/FocusView_GraphicEQ.png?cb=11da00d1800b00bd49f93c9dff95d1bc)  
![Focus View for the Parametric EQ](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_6f5aff492b94cce4e70c0fb3c89b6d4ca4b557c328af099a2da03679f04b4ede/FocusView_ParametricEQ.png?cb=609e00ad1458d3c4a12d11ba9266bfbe)

## Dynamics

For any Dynamics - Compressor or Gate type effect, a gain reduction meter appears at the left for a real-time visual reference of the amount of input signal that is attenuated by the current settings.  
![Focus View Compressor.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_2d62544d723f21c8ba015797c89485114332be0e3cdcf9f3742a638e26ca586e/Focus%20View%20Compressor.png?cb=b841485abec96efc00ea929f9d4d6af8)  
![Focus View Gate.png](https://manuals.line6.com/__attachments/a_7e4aa19baad0cef1994bd3f3d0950c4959a9864dfc328472639a4661a40a3ca9/Focus%20View%20Gate.png?cb=4b3ce36c78657ba313f64fe6b45b086d)