It's been almost 10 years. Is it time to move on? // Line 6 Helix in 2024

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In this video Bradford and Brian discuss the relevance and staying power of the Line 6 Helix, and whether you should buy one in 2024. What's next (and when) for Line 6?
See our Helix presets here: worshiptutorials.com/helix/
Watch our interviews and content from our visit to Line 6 HQ:
• The Line 6 Interview, ...
• What is the future of ...
• We visited Line 6 and ...
Table of contents:
00:00 - Welcome. Is Helix still relevant in 2024?
00:07 - Line 6 Helix Playing sample
01:04 - We visited Line 6 and learned a few things
03:02 - Spoiler - Helix is still awesome
03:25 - Line 6 Helix Playing sample 2
04:10 - Point 1: We don't think Helix 2 is coming anytime soon (if ever)
07:35 - Point 2: They are to making their units better over time (for free)
10:57 - Point 3: Just because something new comes out, the Helix doesn't get worse. It hangs with the best of them
14:10 - Wrapping up
15:34 - We got a new amp in while we were filming this video. It'll be in your Helix soon!
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Kemper // www.zzounds.com/a--3980936/it...
Fractal Axe-FX III, FM3, FM9 // www.fractalaudio.com
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@rhoydotp 4 ай бұрын

this is the 3rd video I’ve seen this week talking exactly about this topic. I’m guessing there’s a new Line6 product by next week 🔮🤞

@Hickeroar 4 ай бұрын

I would agree, but they immediately said that we should still buy the whole HX platform instead of moving on, so.... 🤷‍♂

@worshiptutorials 4 ай бұрын

Let's hope so! But I wouldn't hold my breath.

@rhoydotp 4 ай бұрын

@@Hickeroar clean up the inventory before prices go down, sounds like a good liquidation plan 🤷‍♂️

@Tool0GT92 3 ай бұрын

Helix 2 coming out right after Half Life 3

@worshiptutorials 3 ай бұрын

@@Tool0GT92 top shelf comment right here 😂

@budgetracing3425 3 ай бұрын

Having bought the Helix when they first released it I am appreciative that I have gotten so much longevity out of it. WT patches have allowed me to get the sounds I want without re-creating the wheel. Thanks guys!

@Robowx 4 ай бұрын

Yes it’s still relevant

@kaptainskarlett9927 3 ай бұрын

I bought mine about a year and a half ago and I would buy it again today. I waited for so long because I had an HD500X that had just as much staying power as any. The decision point was when Line6 started reducing HD series support for the Helix. So I would say that is my jumping off point, when Line6 stops supporting the Helix, then I’ll start worrying.

@brettbianchi6706 4 ай бұрын

No you shouldn’t buy it. So that prices go down. And I can get one for super cheap. 😂😂 in all seriousness, I love the helix and I don’t think I ever will not. very excited for the future of Line 6.

@MarkGeorgemusic1 4 ай бұрын

lol yes 👊🏽

@joreyreitman9655 3 ай бұрын

I bought the helix floor in 2018, and it's still amazing! All my bass and guitar tones come from the helix. Including several Worship Tutorial patches. Highly recommended!!

@ymelfilm 3 ай бұрын

it needs a big screen and touch option, more dsp, STANDARD 9 volt power supply with the ability to work with other gears WITHOUT humming and a USEABLE looper, etc..

@handyc77 3 ай бұрын

They are the only ones out there who offers hardware with the same Helix at every price point.

@alerotune 3 ай бұрын

😅😂

@jasminduncanson2520 3 ай бұрын

Please don't stop making videos ur videos are great

@bmitchellmusic 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jackprice7828 3 ай бұрын

The last 3 updates have improved the tones amps and effects exponentially.

@mikesmoviemadness24 3 ай бұрын

Especially the cabs! I stopped using IRs because of how much better the cabs have gotten in the helix.

@jackprice7828 3 ай бұрын

Same here

@swardmusic 3 ай бұрын

@@mikesmoviemadness24same in pod go ive heard!

@marais888 3 ай бұрын

In Naval Terms, Helix Floor is the Aircraft Carrier, Helix LT is a cruiser, Helix Stomp XL is light cruiser, Helix Stomp is a destroyer, Podgo is a frigate and the Express is a PT boat........

@gravyblue 3 ай бұрын

And the fender tone master is a sukhoi su57

@gravyblue 3 ай бұрын

And the Kemper is a Harrier jump jet

@BobBob-rt1vl 3 ай бұрын

And the Axe FM9 is the starship Enterprise

@pascaladesina 3 ай бұрын

what's Native?

@marais888 3 ай бұрын

@@pascaladesina got me on that one😊

@christianboddum8783 3 ай бұрын

I hope when a version 2 comes, that it will seamlessly incorporate all your past presets and setlists.

@fredw2016 3 ай бұрын

Had the Helix LT for at least seven years I think. For me, it does the job, flexible, easy to use, small footprint while also having a built in expression pedal. I mainly use it for guitar, but also use it with my synths, electric violin and bass. So flexible and sounds great.

@circa33 3 ай бұрын

totally agree. The Helix was so well thought out in the form factor...way ahead of it's time and the combo of that great layout with the ever improving firmware and actual SOUNDS, in my opinion, makes it the best out there. A touch screen would be nice, but other than that, Helix is the chef's kiss

@cuttsp 3 ай бұрын

Last week I had a guy come up after church and said he did love the sound of my guitar and helix guitar is a Gretsch Nigel Hendro signature model with my helix. I love them love them.

@heymrguitarman7637 3 ай бұрын

It's one of those bits of kit that will always sound great you could play it in 50 years and it'll still stack up because our ears don't change and it's already spot on so there isn't really much more a multi effects can give quality wise. Newer systems will just add weird and wonderful effects but the overall quality won't really move on much

@shadowulf 3 ай бұрын

I've had an hxfx for a couple years, I really enjoy that they still update it. I recently got a catalyst and updated it to the cx firmware. I'm not a pro, just a hobbyist. But I enjoy that some of my dsp is opened up, and I have more sound to play with.

@Kevin_Fallin 3 ай бұрын

Even if there is a new Helix 2.0 that comes out, the original Helix still sounds fantastic! I actually was late to the game. My church has had them for quite some time, but I just recently (in january-ish) bought one. I love it. The possibilities are endless!

@thiagobaraujo 3 ай бұрын

That's what everyone said about the Pod.

@sidj9235 3 ай бұрын

loved the clarity Brad, "that's what we're saying yes to"....

@e51v50h 3 ай бұрын

I love the Helix floor for a solo musician. With the ability to have a microphone for vocals and a separate line for the guitar.....it is incredibly versatile. I really wish they would add an acoustic amp model and the biggest wish would be some vocal effects like what TC Helicon does where the harmonizer will autodetect your guitar key and adjust the harmonizer to that. Be great to have a double vocal effect as well. I absolutely love my Helix and with them constantly updating the Helix, these are possibilities I suppose....far fetched, but still possibilities. :)

@WorshipGuitarist24 3 ай бұрын

Still looking to get one of these in the future even if there’s a used one for a lower price on Reverb. Just have to wait for God to continue to provide me with more financial blessings.🙏

@alastairuminga9843 3 ай бұрын

I'd just got my HX Stomp last month and I've been loving and enjoying it.😃

@jamesonjenkins33 3 ай бұрын

First, just want to say thank you for your videos. You guys are a blessing to many! Do you guys have a video that explains options for running your helix into the church PA? I’m currently using an amp but about to pull the trigger on the helix to run stereo or possibly even wet dry wet. I’ve been saving for a while and just want to understand options so I can talk to our sound people. How do you guys run it when you play live? Do you need 2 or 3 channels in the PA if you eliminate the amp entirely? What are some options (ranked on difficulty to dial in) so the wet signal isn’t over powering?

@kennbart 3 ай бұрын

I bought my HX early 2020, and the deciding factor was that the floor controller for the AE-III was on backorder for weeks. Don't regret the decision one bit.

@AlexisGitarre 3 ай бұрын

Problem with the axiii is the input stage. Hx is way superior and I played both for over a year daily for couple of hours.

@Palvader 3 ай бұрын

Helix wishlist: -native Dante support (or a card option) that supports LCR wet/dry out -more DSP -more snapshots per preset -variable rate tremolo (like that one pedal Brad has) -better signal-chain visuals, especially for amps and cabs -photos of the amps being played -fixing that knob to the right of the screen with push to select -WT amp captures included out the box

@Tool0GT92 3 ай бұрын

I bought an LT used off reverb for $800 it showed up practically new. I absolutely love the thing it has enough processing power to run what I need so I really don’t need anything newer.

@bmitchellmusic 3 ай бұрын

Great deals can be had! $800 is amazing!

@m.d.4949 4 ай бұрын

Gents, you are great! Interesting conversation theme. What could be the best choice of FRFR speaker for Helix ? Thanks! Have a good day!

@claytonmurrayguitar 3 ай бұрын

I kinda miss my LT! I have a QC now and love it. But I really did enjoy the Helix and loved the desktop app. Made everything so easy and it sounded awesome

@Wond3rland___ 22 сағат бұрын

The helix can kick rocks with everything the QC does especially now. Effects were better on helix but everything else on the QC far surpasses the hekic

@3mstudiospalmdesert 3 ай бұрын

Sounds amazing

@poesybeat 3 ай бұрын

I agree it sounds great. My only ask is a unit with full Helix functionality at half the size. HX Effects sized basically.

@rwelderby 3 ай бұрын

My question for you is, I bought mine the day they came out. If I buy a new one is there anything that will make it better than my old one? Also which IR do you use on your Starplayer TV?

@DareBear2099 3 ай бұрын

Been using my HX stomp for years and it’s still one of the best pieces of gear I’ve purchased ever

@ColtonVanceMusic 3 ай бұрын

I love my HX stomp - also loved my POD HD 500 - I cranked my Spider Valve HD (the tube amp) the other day and it sounded awesome. I think I will just stick with what I got lol.

@Dylan-ji5ug 3 ай бұрын

I have owned the quad cortex and Kemper and have not owned a fractal. I would say that the tones you get right off the bat in the line 6 are maybe the best of all the ones I named. I like digital but also dont like having to tweak and tweak and tweak. I feel like getting a solid tone in the Helix is pretty easy to do and to do quickly.

@samm9074 3 ай бұрын

What’s the patch being used in the first play sample? It sounds amazing

@TrickyTrav967 3 ай бұрын

What wild is that I have been thinking this exact thing the last 2 weeks.

@josephballew 3 ай бұрын

It is like this, if you have what works for you, it is relevant.

@guitar8617 4 ай бұрын

Had the Helix LT for almost half a decade but made the switch to the Quad Cortext last year. It is a great product but definitely needed an upgrade for me to keep it.

@paulmyfinger 3 ай бұрын

Which do you prefer?

@poiiiiiiiiiii3049 3 ай бұрын

literally just bought mine last week, i'll be devastated if they released helix 2 within a year...

@christianboddum8783 3 ай бұрын

Well you can't really blame Line6 if they do. You'll have many years to come with your unit, there is so much to explore. For most people The Helix is total overkill, not for me though 😁

@poiiiiiiiiiii3049 3 ай бұрын

@@christianboddum8783 nah bro no such thing as gear that's overkill, only gear that i can't afford

@SethDStanley 3 ай бұрын

Honestly, Line 6 doesn't give you guys enough kudos, and maybe the worship community is small, but you guys have single-handedly extended the life of the Helix with your ToneMatch stuff! The 3.5 cab engine is great and all, but nothing touches the new TM2 patches. The new Benson Chimera update? INCREDIBLE! Improved my already favorite preset.

@bmitchellmusic 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Seth! We love the thing. And glad you are loving the patches!

@lucasgescudero 2 ай бұрын

Now I want to ask you another question, which "IR" amplifiers are more useful or sound better for worship music? Thank you!!!!

@enzoloveless132 3 ай бұрын

My 2015 Helix had a couple faulty switches so I sold it to buy.... a Platinum Edition Helix :D

@Roger-il8iw 4 ай бұрын

I’m still using a podhd 500x sounds just as good for most sounds. Cost me $400 for 2 so I always have a backup. The pod x3 live is an amazing vocal processor which beats thousand dollar units available now.

@smandez2023 3 ай бұрын

Cool as always, but I really miss the acoustic content guys. I thought you were bringing it back?

@dustinchang5089 3 ай бұрын

IMHO the selling point of the helix was the functionality; yes it has great amp and effects modeling, but I think the fact that it can integrate similarly to how a G System could is what sold me on it. Even without amp modeling, and maybe even drives, the fact is that you can still loop other effects in and control them with both preset and individual functions, and along with having it do things like switch amp channels, still makes it’s really competitive IMHO.

@donly8408 4 ай бұрын

Personally, it's a great piece of gear. I would buy it over and over again. Although, I also have the HX Effects for smaller gigs.

@christophertaylor1671 3 ай бұрын

Glad you mentioned the HX Effects. It's been off the Line 6 discussion forums for at least two years. It's all I have so I'm in a wait and see mode. I want to see sampling rate, processor and DRAM specifications comparisons before I make the next plunge.

@mdr4him 3 ай бұрын

Had mine for 10 years it still works it’s used every Sunday it’s a beast until new helix comes out with major hardware upgrades I am good to go.

@smoothsavage2870 3 ай бұрын

I joined the Helix party super late. Like last Summer late. I think i'll have this device for 10 years before changing to something else tbh.

@timtimmonsmusic 3 ай бұрын

im still using a boss me80.. and im thinking about upgrading too a helix best part is you can get them cheap right now on the used market.

@deanbibb3680 4 ай бұрын

Of course it is and of course you should!

@worshiptutorials 4 ай бұрын

… ha nope

@steveandrushko75 3 ай бұрын

@@worshiptutorials Yup I bought one last week

@scottv8410 3 ай бұрын

It sounds great and is very well thought out. My biggest complaint after using one for almost 10 years is that it could use a more powerful CPU so it would be harder to be limited from adding blocks. It would also be nice if there was an easy way to normalize the levels of patches.

@MattLawhonMusic 3 ай бұрын

Maybe there’s a massive update coming?👀what I would love to see is them add the “flux” or a ramping function and the possibility of separating the “press” and the “hold” functions on footswitches so one footswitch can control multiple things but separately. Ever since y’all’s interview with them, I have really messed around with using their own amp models in front of the tone matched/XR IRs and let me tell you, they sound fantastic. Their amps sound so good in comparison to some of the original models.

@thebandcordero 3 ай бұрын

Kid you not, we went down to Nashville last week and their were dudes playing chickin’ pickin’ chops at Ole Reds bar running straight through the Helix and it sounded 🔥

@geoalpha 3 ай бұрын

With helix and the Marshall super you guys did, I don't need anything else for worship anymore. However, I do wish they would add some copies of pedals I like for my own music, mainly the ibanez wh10, and the boss ds-2.

@AU-cs6er 3 ай бұрын

To add to the discussion, compared to similar models from other companies, the form and design of the Helix Floor (not LT/HX Stomp/Stomp XL) is timeless in my opinion. It's minimal, futuristic, and a modern classic that I believe will never go out of style. It's simply a beautiful piece of gear.

@roofkorean6948 3 ай бұрын

I recently got a new Helix Floor along with Helix Native because I feel like it does exactly what I need it to do. I know Line 6 has something new planned for the near future, possibly a new line of modelers. But even if they blow us away with something new, I feel like Helix would still be a great option, just maybe not the best option.

@acecomet 18 күн бұрын

Ive an old podhd500 and i still enjoy it very much in my jazz chorus 120’🤙 yamaha product are great! The line 6 branch rocks!

@kentofx 3 ай бұрын

2018 bought my helix then sold it 3 months ago and replaced it with fractal fm9 such a huge difference amps and effects are insanely good but, man!! I missed my helix coz its easy to use

@davidb4509 3 ай бұрын

I don’t have the budget for the Helix. Is the PodGo still a decent option for worship? I’ve been using the Bean and I find its interface clunky and a lot of the sounds difficult to adjust. (I can’t seem to get a smooth but strong clean worship guitar. All the distortion sounds are just “screamo death”, which works for some songs but not all.) Should I spend my money on the Go? Do y’all make patches for the Go? What I’m asking is “is the PodGo still relevant in 2024?”

@worshiptutorials 3 ай бұрын

Yes, yes and yes!

@lucotrpeski6645 4 ай бұрын

Just bought one. Mostly because I just wanted to be able to buy patches for songs rather than waste time making my own and I wanted one device to do almost everything.

@frankie5072 3 ай бұрын

I wish the Helix Floor was a bit lighter though… but then I remember the big ‘ol pedalboard and amps and say “nah, I’m good, it was worse then”.

@landon.cunningham 3 ай бұрын

I remember from watching videos from Sean Haley - when the HD500x was out they were already working on Helix. In was in development for 5 years. So you can bet when they released Helix - they almost immediately started working on their strategic vision for what's next. They've been doing that now for 10 years. What's different than the old platforms is they have now build an entire ecosystem around Helix - so changing that means changing everything. That's probably why it's been this long. Whatever they do changes not just this Helix but everything based around it. Line 6 has always led the pack - whatever they do will be cool beyond all imaginable. If nothing else it will inspire changes to everything else.

@nickgriffis3405 4 ай бұрын

helix LT is still my recommendation to any guitarist starting out, wanting to up their gear and sound on a limited budget. nothing beats it in terms of value, processing power, and fx quality. I still want an FM9 though 😆

@darkelf369 3 ай бұрын

Hands down the best platform I have ever owned. I see no reason to move on for the foreseeable future. If it ain't broke, don't fix I it!

@martijn_yt 3 ай бұрын

I had this green overdrive pedal from Ibanez since the late seventies as well as a Gibson Les Paul that’s from around ‘59 or so. They were nice but ofcourse very outdated by now, so i sold them on Craigslist and from the money i bought a nice modern sounding overdrive from Joyo as well as one of the latest models from Harley Benton at Thomann. I am so much more happy now.

@ryantaylor1613 3 ай бұрын

🤣

@Ronabel23 3 ай бұрын

It's still relevant but they almost surely must have a successor in the works

@soultradermusic 3 ай бұрын

I bought the DJI Mic, 12 hours before the Mic 2 was launched, but I got a great price. The Helix is like a M Mac, If you have M1 you're set for a long time, and we are on M3 already. When something it updated able and powerful enough it will last. Even if a new one comes out support will continue I am sure.

@monteself6826 3 ай бұрын

The Poly Capo is an AWESOME tool

@DGGriffinMusic 3 ай бұрын

Once good tone, always good tone. My prediction for the “Next Gen” Helix is that the main new feature will be capture technology. It’ll cost a few $$ more than the current Helix Floor, but I believe the current Gen stuff will remain as is and continue to receive meaningful updates.

@pandemic7 2 ай бұрын

My like was #666. Not sure how to feel about that on this channel. Excellent video, guys!

@YouTubeaccount48473 3 ай бұрын

People are freaking out about their Helix and then there's me, still using a pair of Zoom MS-50gs for my amps. People need to stop chasing the newest thing and be happier with what they already have! It is and will continue to be the best time ever to be a musician.

@stevenhammerle 3 ай бұрын

This. 👆

@whiteeyezx5766 3 ай бұрын

It's not a fault. new gears always make people happy

@YouTubeaccount48473 3 ай бұрын

@@whiteeyezx5766 I would say chasing the newest gear is a fault, yeah. A common problem is people think buying something new will make them sound better. Usually, the problem is user error, not quality of equipment.

@AGTR98 3 ай бұрын

I've rocked my mx tele and hd500x in church for years now, Im happy with my current gear. If I have the opportunity to upgrade my pod I will def do it, but it doesnt stress me... I would prefer to slap a bigsby in my tele prior to my pedal upgrade.

@bernie_smith 3 ай бұрын

I saw Matteo Mancuso in concert this week with Drift Lab. He exclusively used a Helix. It was a totally silent stage apart from the drums.

@hiphopgrinch 3 ай бұрын

Helix still sounds so good, that even if there was a "Helix 2", it wouldn't make your Helix 1 sound worse? If they keep updating Helix, what's wrong with it? It's DSP, it's programmed modelling, it doesn't become obsolete. The only thing that could happen is eventually models take up so much DSP that the user is limited in choice. This only limits you, doesn't make it sound bad.

@TheBbtlegit 3 ай бұрын

Love my Helix

@mikegroop7509 3 ай бұрын

People seem to love it for effects, complex routing, and a great editor. For these things, the Helix is still a good choice, unless space is an issue. What might make a great combo is the Helix or even the LT with a Kemper Player or Tonex in an audio loop. That saves DSP to where you might opt to use the Helix with the spillover between presets, as DSP wouldn't be needed for amps and cabs.

@0TheRain0 3 ай бұрын

It seems like a few influencer channels have had recent similar discussions with Line 6 people. I wonder if this indicates that our current hardware will be getting still more significant software overhauls in the nearish future. That would be kind of mind blowing imo. Like if we got fusion feature and maybe some more modulation possibilities in our HX stomps, my mind would be blown at how much I've gotten out of the initial investment in this hardware. I mean, I already feel that way and I honestly was thinking it's probably time for a v2 iteration of this hardware. I've owned all of the big names in modelling (except cortex) at this point and the helix is the most immediately good sounding imo.

@RyanWright 3 ай бұрын

people have been saying for years now "What if I buy it, and then they release the new Helix?" The reality is, even if that does happen, then you'll still have an awesome sounding, reliable piece of gear that you can use for years to come. Heck, I just picked up a PODGO last week (isn't here yet though b/c they are backordered) b/c it was on sale, and I just couldn't pass it up.

@bmitchellmusic 3 ай бұрын

Exactly

@jaypeasley2155 4 ай бұрын

So first playing demos were bold as love and good love is on the way (variations). Am I right Bradford??

@bmitchellmusic 3 ай бұрын

Nothing intentional but yeah uaha

@josepenabancayan8908 3 ай бұрын

Is there anything for headrush?

@waffleshadow6840 3 ай бұрын

The couldn't get over the learning curve woth the Helix, so I sold it for the Fender TMP, much easier learning curve for a newb in the guitar world... That being said, Helix is still an awesome sounding unit. I don't understand why people hate on one unit to another, all of them have strengths and weaknesses. The fact that we have so many different types of modelers should be an indication that there's the right flavor for everyone. If the Helix is the one for you, right on brother! But if someone else likes the headrush, keeper, TMP better, don't put them down man, we're all here to enjoy music in a while we like to share it and play. All these units are great. No hate to any of them!!!

@CarlGtSmith Ай бұрын

HELIX is nice! Guitar processors can make a big difference in sound depending on the CAB IR you use. actually there are many IR products on the market, but I think DYNAX IR has the best sound. As stated in their product description, DYNAX IR is really fast. When using IRs, the pick attack is sometimes delayed, and it is difficult to add picking nuances, but their IR prevents all of that. It's revolutionary!

@Graham_Smith 3 ай бұрын

Yes. Next question.

@DennyBob521 2 ай бұрын

I’m sticking with my Kemper Stage :)

@JDHutson 3 ай бұрын

Here's the thing, amp modeling (and IR tech) is amazing. I got sold on the HXFX. But, thanks in no small part to you here @worshiptutorials, I also got sold on the DSM & Humboldt Simplifier DLX (first) and then the MKII (which is what I wound up keeping). I've found that I prefer the analog modeling. We'll see. I'm still working on a couple rigs. I came from the Fractal Audio world (also amazing). I decided to finally give the FX8 a shot. It covers a ton of ground, but not quite what they achieved with their newer software releases (speaking in terms of effects). I'd love an updated version of that, but I doubt it will ever happen, let alone be price compatible with the FM9, let alone the FM3. Is there still room for development? Sure. Obviously. That's why many people still prefer tube amps and individual pedals. Both sides of things are great.

@KYDY 3 ай бұрын

The Helix platform has had a core architecture and modeling update in 2023, it’s not just the new amp models.

@mattbrillhart2922 3 ай бұрын

I think it’s time for a successor but there def needs to be Helix support for 5 years due to a number of units out there. I feel they need to focus on a smaller footprint with lots of power ala Stomp XL format but more engine power to last another 10 years.

@calebwhitcraft1664 4 ай бұрын

Here's a free one for Line 6 (and maybe someone has done this with some goofy hardware stuck to the guitar but still)... guitar modeling. Sort of like the capture process for an amp, have some sort of calibration process where a unit captures the sound of the guitar, and then does the math on the signal to process it into sounding like some other guitar. Let me get some strat neck pickup sounds, then hit a preset and I'm a hollowbody bridge filtertron.

@smoothsavage2870 3 ай бұрын

Line 6 does this with their Variax guitars. Not sure about captures, but they do have guitar modelling from what i've seen.

@JordanAllenClark 3 ай бұрын

It exists, It’s just called Variax

@jasonepstein6930 3 ай бұрын

I've been toying with buying a Helix but for less than half the price, I have 2 used HD500Xs. I keep one at church and one at home to upgrade/add patches then I switch them out as needed. But those scribble strips would be handy...

@radosawpendziaek7503 3 ай бұрын

HD is great but HX is another dimension.

@Hickeroar 3 ай бұрын

As someone who has used both, the Helix is on a completely different playing field.

@gilku4725 3 ай бұрын

They need to fix the looper to have a midi sync 🥺

@jabez1409 3 ай бұрын

I just got here so no. And if anyone else got additional tips. Any tips on dynamics when using it via direct in FOH.

@mikesmoviemadness24 3 ай бұрын

From what I’m seeing from the gear community, specifically touring musicians, helix has become the great at home unit but kempers and now the quad cortex are the better touring option just for the DSP alone. I’m a bedroom player and honestly the helix is perfect for my current situation, but if I were to ever tour I’d want a quad cortex on pedal board with an expression pedal.

@BlastinGuitars 3 ай бұрын

How about the HX STomp XL is it still relevant? Not only the Helix?

@worshiptutorials 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@Spidouz 3 ай бұрын

2:21 To be fair, if it has been 10 years, then Apple did released 10 new phones because they release a new one every single year... so yeah, that's A LOT of time for digital products.

@bmitchellmusic 3 ай бұрын

I think I was considering the number they are on and not the in between models but yes! Haha

@timhamlett5042 3 ай бұрын

Have you guys tried the Headrush Prime? I like your no nonsense reviews of gear and I trust your opinions but With all the hype for the Headrush Prime I’m surprised I haven’t seen a review from you.

@worshiptutorials 3 ай бұрын

Did a full video the day it was announced 😎 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pt6GgcZ1mKfNmZs.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7yFdcZ4yrWyYqc.html

@mikeapmusic940 3 ай бұрын

The Helix is, without doubt, the most feature filled guitar product that I've even owned. It's a design masterclass at doing something that will last this length of time. I've never got on with the amp models as I find them a bit lifeless compared to Fractal and Kemper, but I always choose the Helix for (exactly as you say) usability. But the latest update from Line6 really made the amps sound better. As of now, I've not used the Fractal for quite some time, I've used the Kemper Stage quite a bit for simplicity but the restrictions drive me nuts, but now I'm using the Helix alot more with external amp channel switching and external drive pedals and it's own effects (if somebody could make the synths better I'd thank you for it!). It's just one cracking piece of kit that's survived much beer spiilage from the punters.

@GrimCustomGuitar 3 ай бұрын

Moved on yearrrrrrrrrrrs ago!!!

@AlaskaDavidW 3 ай бұрын

The IR development coming out for the Helix is insane. I joined Helix clan in spring of 2023 and have been in love since- creating my own versatile presets and purchasing others. The IRs you can purchase push the sonic limits of the Helix and truly give you tones that 99% of people could not differentiate from the “real rig”.. e.g. a gentleman named Jon Kaneshiro on this platform just put out a “where the light is” helix preset with IRs a month ago and it sounds , to the common ear, exactly like a John Mayer 50,000$+ set up. The Helix has allowed low to middle class guitar players sound like high end high income players and it’s truly an equalizer for us non studio, non professional musicians that’s want those tones so desperately and can’t afford them. Thank you to you guys too for your amazing tones. I always love whipping out the Hillsong patch every now and then when I need the sanctuary to sound like an aquarium !

@jnixo9900 3 ай бұрын

I think people forget that its not just the tones that people look at. I bought the HX Stomp XL because it is the perfect form factor for me. Not too big and has the right amount of editable footswitches. It is the perfect price. I personally do not believe the newer modellers bring anything new that is an absolute must have and a reason to move on from Helix.

@riffrockband 27 күн бұрын

I'm a long-time user of the Helix Floor and HX Stomp XL. I'll buy the next version of the Helix Floor when it comes out. Line 6 has to keep the next version within the Helix universe. There are too many customers with years of time invested in the presets. They need to add DSP and fix the preset leveling problem. Needs to have some built in system to balance volume across presets. Also its hard to understand whey they have so many terrible stock presets when there are so many good customized ones on the market.

@steveandrushko75 3 ай бұрын

I just bought one last week so it's relative to me

@mjtejero 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, i think for gears it's more like the mixers too, look at X32/M32 or any other digital mixers they're still relevant even after decades+ that they've been released

@skylork1990 3 ай бұрын

With guys like you online consistently adding to the quality of the Helix I see it being relevant for a long time.

@bmitchellmusic 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼

@otfan522botjournalismisdea2 3 ай бұрын

It is a good unit and still relevant. But it is also showing its age a bit in the areas of DSP and form factor and lack of capture tech. I would love a stomp or xl unit with double the DSP. I also think they need to get into the capture game.