Radau
Bongoloid
Colour me impressed! Now if only we could hear some Bass tones
Line 6 Helix Megathread - 2.80 update
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bloc
tha vagina finda
I'm really happy this thing is sounding kickass. Despite being a very satisfied Axe owner, I can't wait to see the drama unfold involving other modeling companies and their users 
elkinz
Pun Enthusiast
With this Helix coming out, I feel as though we are gonna have some fantastic selection between all these high end digital modelers.
I think its fantastic line 6 is bring something to the board like this, because its only going to promote improvement and innovation between companies!
But my GOD that rack helix is seriously nice looking. Aesthetics win me over sometimes :s
I think its fantastic line 6 is bring something to the board like this, because its only going to promote improvement and innovation between companies!
But my GOD that rack helix is seriously nice looking. Aesthetics win me over sometimes :s
asher
So Did We
I'm really happy this thing is sounding kickass. Despite being a very satisfied Axe owner, I can't wait to see the drama unfold involving other modeling companies and their users
Solid competition is always a plus, dramatainment aside
Alex Kenivel
Stunt Guitar
I can't believe it. Rob Chapman just sold me on a HX
Devyn Eclipse Nav
Avid Open C Enthusiast, Aspiring Ghibli Wizard
Welp, .....
Now I rEALLY WANT ONE, because that sounded GOOD.
Now I rEALLY WANT ONE, because that sounded GOOD.
bloc
tha vagina finda
Paul is just a fantastic player. He's a real asset to Line 6 and I'm glad he was chosen for this demo. As for the OTHER Paul from a certain magazine...well....here's some blues.
ryanscott6
Well-Known Member
Every time I see one of these I get more and more hyped for the interface. I know in the end, the sound is all that matters, but working with the Helix seems like a joy compared to some other modelers out there. It makes the interface on the Kemper and the Axefx seem archaic in comparison.
I think I might get one and pair it with my Aguilar preamp so I can get rid of my pedal board.
Radau
Bongoloid
I'll probably do the same with my B7K to be honest
slapnutz
Well-Known Member
Dont worry, he'll get around to Demoing it. "Hi Im Paul from GW, here we have a Line6 Helix, I'll be playing through this 7 string floating trem tuned to Double drop B"
... plays some blues.
bythepainiseetheothers
Well-Known Member
Dont worry, he'll get around to Demoing it. "Hi Im Paul from GW, here we have a Line6 Helix, I'll be playing through this 7 string floating trem tuned to Double drop B"
... plays some blues.
As it's should be! Hahaha
asher
So Did We
Dont worry, he'll get around to Demoing it. "Hi Im Paul from GW, here we have a Line6 Helix, I'll be playing through this 7 string floating trem tuned to Double drop B"
... plays some blues.
Sig for reference (this may be the second time I've done that here
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lewis
Well-Known Member
Dont worry, he'll get around to Demoing it. "Hi Im Paul from GW, here we have a Line6 Helix, I'll be playing through this 7 string floating trem tuned to Double drop B"
... plays some blues.
- Blues 
KristapsCoCoo
Well-Known Member
Dont worry, he'll get around to Demoing it. "Hi Im Paul from GW, here we have a Line6 Helix, I'll be playing through this 7 string floating trem tuned to Double drop B"
... plays some blues.
DarrellM5
Well-Known Member
Although I've had Helix on pre-order for awhile now, the Anderton's video, along with a few others, have really reinforced my decision. I'm really excited to start experimenting with it.
Yea, I preordered a long time ago, but I kept having second thoughts. I'm excited as hell now. All I've wanted is an all in one setup that's easy to use. That video made it pretty clear that it'll sound good right out if the box without much work.
Can't wait to get it. I need to get a laptop so I can start recording and stuff.
Kristianx510
Well-Known Member
So here's my write up on my first impressions with the Helix
So I got to work and the Line 6 rep was already there and had everything set up. We had it going direct into a QSC PA speaker.
My first impression was that the unit was built like a tank. It looked and felt incredible. We turned it on and went through some patches he made over the past couple months he had the Helix and each one sounded amazing. The quality of the sound was hands down the best I've ever heard from a digital amp(I've owned several PODS, an Axe FX, and use Kempers frequently). We went through so many of the models and each one was a perfect representation of the amp.
He then gave me a quick run down of all the features. Most of with I already knew about from watching videos, but it was nice actually seeing them hands on and demonstrated for me.
After a quick walk through we got to actually making some patches. I couldn't believe how quickly I got the hang of using this thing. Obviously with working with other modelers in the past I had a good idea of what I was doing, but everything on the Helix is laid out so well and it's really unbelievably accessible. I was even using the more in depth features like the touch capacitive foots witches to tweak things, and it was so easy and fast I couldn't believe how good my patches sounded in such a short amount of time.
Lastly before he left I talked to him briefly on the rack vs. floorboard versions. I explained to him how I've always had the rack version of all my units and prefer it because I don't love the idea of my amp being on the floor or stepped on haha. He told me about all the tests they put it through to make sure it can hold up on
The round, and even explained to me how he has been traveling with the Helix. Whenever he flies with it he throws it in a suit case and checks it onto the plane as opposed to bringing it as a carry on. Even with doing that and owning it for a couple months the unit looked and operated good as new.
All in all.. There's no way I'm NOT buying. Everyone at my work quickly became believers and a good amount of us will be getting them as soon as we can, and I would recommend the same to anyone thinking about getting a new digital amp.
So I got to work and the Line 6 rep was already there and had everything set up. We had it going direct into a QSC PA speaker.
My first impression was that the unit was built like a tank. It looked and felt incredible. We turned it on and went through some patches he made over the past couple months he had the Helix and each one sounded amazing. The quality of the sound was hands down the best I've ever heard from a digital amp(I've owned several PODS, an Axe FX, and use Kempers frequently). We went through so many of the models and each one was a perfect representation of the amp.
He then gave me a quick run down of all the features. Most of with I already knew about from watching videos, but it was nice actually seeing them hands on and demonstrated for me.
After a quick walk through we got to actually making some patches. I couldn't believe how quickly I got the hang of using this thing. Obviously with working with other modelers in the past I had a good idea of what I was doing, but everything on the Helix is laid out so well and it's really unbelievably accessible. I was even using the more in depth features like the touch capacitive foots witches to tweak things, and it was so easy and fast I couldn't believe how good my patches sounded in such a short amount of time.
Lastly before he left I talked to him briefly on the rack vs. floorboard versions. I explained to him how I've always had the rack version of all my units and prefer it because I don't love the idea of my amp being on the floor or stepped on haha. He told me about all the tests they put it through to make sure it can hold up on
The round, and even explained to me how he has been traveling with the Helix. Whenever he flies with it he throws it in a suit case and checks it onto the plane as opposed to bringing it as a carry on. Even with doing that and owning it for a couple months the unit looked and operated good as new.
All in all.. There's no way I'm NOT buying. Everyone at my work quickly became believers and a good amount of us will be getting them as soon as we can, and I would recommend the same to anyone thinking about getting a new digital amp.
MASS DEFECT
SS.ORG Infiltrator
Awesome! Did you get to try the pre amp models through a power amp? Is it really miles above the HD500 in terms of the quality of the modeling?
