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How to load presets on the Strymon TimeLine

Works with Nixie 2 (public beta) and Nixie Legacy. Back up your pedal first, then load your SoundShop presets with the steps below.

This guide covers two apps, Nixie 2 and Nixie Legacy, in 4 steps each. A printable PDF of it is also in every pack download.

Steps: Nixie 2

1. Get Nixie 2

Download the free Nixie 2 editor from Strymon's official page below. Strymon labels it a Public Beta. It needs macOS 13.6 or later, or Windows 11. On an older computer, use Nixie Legacy (second tab).

2. Connect and back up

Use a USB MIDI interface (install its driver). Connect its MIDI OUT to TimeLine MIDI IN, and TimeLine MIDI OUT to its MIDI IN. On the pedal, hold VALUE to open GLOBLS, set MIDI PA and MIDI CT to ON and MIDI TH to MERGE (ON on older firmware), then hold VALUE again to exit. Open Nixie 2 and click GO TO UPDATE if asked. Then click CREATE BACKUP (bottom of the Presets panel), then CREATE.

3. Load your presets

Click the LIBRARY tab. Choose File > Presets > Import Presets, open one SoundShop .syx file, pick the TimeLine library and tick Import as Folder. Drag the imported presets onto the first slot you want in the Presets panel; they fill in order. Click WRITE to save them to your TimeLine. Writing replaces the presets in those slots. Repeat for each .syx file in your pack.

4. Test out your new presets

Play them and see what inspires you. Share something? Tag the artist!

Steps: Nixie Legacy

1. Get Nixie and Strymon Update

Download Nixie (Nixie Legacy), Strymon's fully tested editor, from the official page below. Strymon lists it for macOS 11.6 or earlier and Windows 10. On a newer computer, use Nixie 2 (first tab). On macOS 13 or later, or Windows 11, also install the free Strymon Update app for firmware.

2. Connect and back up

Use a USB MIDI interface (install its driver). Connect its MIDI OUT to TimeLine MIDI IN, and TimeLine MIDI OUT to its MIDI IN. On the pedal, hold VALUE to open GLOBLS, set MIDI PA and MIDI CT to ON and MIDI TH to MERGE (ON on older firmware), then hold VALUE again to exit. In Strymon Update, click INSTALL UPDATE if offered. Then open Nixie. Once it detects your TimeLine, it backs up all your presets automatically.

3. Load your presets

Drag each .syx file from your SoundShop download into the Preset Collections pane. Click its arrow to show the presets, then drag them onto the slots you want in the Preset Table. Click WRITE to save them to your TimeLine. Writing replaces the presets in those slots.

4. Test out your new presets

Play them and see what inspires you. Share something? Tag the artist!

Questions

Not detected?

Plug-and-play MIDI cables usually fail. Strymon confirms the Roland UM-ONE MKII, iConnectivity MIO XC and Strymon Conduit. On a UM-ONE, TO MIDI IN goes to the pedal's MIDI IN.

TimeLine MX?

These presets do not work on it. Strymon confirmed original TimeLine presets cannot be loaded into the MX.

Presets for the Strymon TimeLine

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