Line 6 Helix Megathread - 2.80 update
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MrYakob
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Makes sense though doesn't it? If it's anything like the HD series then a lot of people are going to be looking at this unit to just run effects through 4CM. Every other post in the HD thread was asking about how to do 4CM at one point.
KristapsCoCoo
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Yeah, it makes sense, but the main thing why I would consider getting this is all those routing possibilities beyond 4CM.
Pretty sure he just threw that video together because he was using it for a gig or something. If wasn't a show off feature type video.
MASS DEFECT
SS.ORG Infiltrator
the video was just impromptu i think. not official line 6 vid but just an FYI vid. FYI That you can do 4cm without going through all the input/output/mixer/studio eq leveling hassle like in the hd500.
Looks like they solved the tone suck problem huh?
Looks like they solved the tone suck problem huh?
Kristianx510
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So for anyone who plans on getting one or already got one.. Are you going with the standard or rack model? I can't decide on one or the other. I've always owned rack gear(Pod XT Pro, HD Pro, Axe FX), but am starting to think its a little pointless to spend so much extra money to get the same thing. What's your take on it? Is it worth the extra money to have the brain of yore rig separate from everything else? Or should I just go with the floor model and save myself some money?
If you play a lot of gigs, I could see owning a separate rack unit. I personally want everything in that one package, but I'm not playing gigs and stuff. $500 is a big chunk of change.
Im going with the floor model, it condenses my rig to only 4 things: Guitar case, pedal case, 2x12 cab and a small case with all my spare bits. Makes load in/out super quick, plus I just bought a smaller car so the space saved will be nice.
Ericjutsu
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I really hope they have new amp models and FX in the future for the Helix and not charge for them a la Axe FX. The amp models and FX right now are just the same as the Pod HD correct? WOuld have been cool if they re modeled the Big Bottom amp for the Helix.
Stuck_in_a_dream
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MF says Helix floor model will ship on 9/25, so it's another month b4 we see real demos 
elkinz
Pun Enthusiast
as I understood it, all (or most of them) have been remodeling specifically for helix.
Dylemus
Metalcore-ish Player
I really hope the Helix can live up to what the Axe-Fx can do. I'd love to get an Axe-fx for a thousand dollars cheaper lolol
Matyrker
Well-Known Member
Is this available as a rack model?
Kristianx510
Well-Known Member
The line 6 rep for my work will be in on Thursday with the Helix to show us how it is. I'll be sure to report back.
bythepainiseetheothers
Well-Known Member
Or setup the patches!
I'd be all over for Isis and Deafheaven patches to be honest.
Can't wait to hear what you think
Those are the only tonez I'm looking to get out of this unit tbh.
lewis
Well-Known Member
Have they?. Care to elaborate?
