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Development of Helix with Eric Kleinplay button

Development of Helix with Eric Klein

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The Line 6 Helix limited-edition multi-effects guitar pedal offers the powerful performance of the original Helix in a striking Lightning Blue or Gold enclosure. With its renowned dual-DSP HX modeling technology, Helix delivers authentic amp, cabinet, and effects sounds in one sleek, intuitive unit designed for both studio and stage.

Realistic Amp and Effects Models Powered by HX Technology

The Helix limited-edition features Line 6’s award-winning HX modeling, recreating the sound and feel of vintage and modern amps, cabinets, microphones, and effects with exceptional accuracy. Each stage of an amp’s circuitry is meticulously modeled, allowing the Helix to react to your playing just like the original hardware. It even recreates rare effects like the Shin-ei Uni-Vibe pedal using the unique Throbber technology.

Intuitive Control With Capacitive-Touch Footswitches

Helix’s capacitive-touch footswitches and customizable scribble strips make navigation and adjustments fast and efficient. Simply touch a footswitch to access any block or parameter, or hold to assign controls. With a large 800x480-pixel LCD, the Helix eliminates complex menus, giving you a clear view of your settings at all times, perfect for on-the-fly tweaks during live performances.

Extensive I/O for Ultimate Rig Integration

With four mono or two stereo effects sends/receives, three expression pedal inputs, MIDI integration and more, the Helix limited-edition offers unparalleled flexibility. You can easily integrate both digital and analog gear into your setup, create complex signal routing schemes, or use it as the central hub of your live or studio rig. Its comprehensive I/O makes the Helix ideal for any type of performance or recording setup.

Seamless Compatibility and Preset Sharing

The Helix limited-edition is fully compatible with the entire Helix family, including Helix Rack, Helix LT and the Helix Native plug-in. Easily share presets across all Helix devices, ensuring that your custom tones are available whether you're performing live or recording in the studio. Regular firmware updates from Line 6 continue to expand the Helix's capabilities, adding new models, features, and improvements.

Helix 3.80 firmware update (as of Nov. 2024), is free to download by any owners of this product.
This free firmware update for Helix and HX hardware devices and the 3.80 software update for the Helix Native plug-in finally delivers six of the most requested amp channels and four unique cabs. Although the focus is on new amps and cabs, please note that the HX Effects processor and HX One pedal will still receive a new free effect.

Based on the Bogner Ecstasy and EVH 5150III (6L6), these new models round out the portfolio of amps, and the Teardrop Bass Q represents the first new Wah since v1.0.

The update gives you the following:

NEW AMP MODELS
For Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Stomp XL and HX Stomp
• US Super Nrm, based on* the Fender Super Reverb (normal channel)
• US Super Vib, based on* the Fender Super Reverb (vibrato channel)
• German Xtra Red, based on* the Bogner Ecstasy 101B (EL34) (red channel)
• German Xtra Blue, based on* the Bogner Ecstasy 101B (EL34) (blue channel)
• EV Panama Blue, based on* the EVH 5150III 100 [6L6] (Blue channel)
• EV Panama Red, based on* the EVH 5150III 100 [6L6] (Red channel)

NEW CABS
For Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Stomp XL, and HX Stomp
• 4x10 US Super (Single, Dual), captured from* the Fender Super Reverb
• 4x12 Cartog Guv (Single, Dual), captured from* Ben Adrian's Cartographer cabinet (Modified Lee Jackson 4x12 with Eminence Governor speakers)
• 4x12 Cartog C90 (Single, Dual), captured from* Ben Adrian's Cartographer cabinet (Modified Lee Jackson 4x12 with Mesa C90 speakers)
• 4x12 SoloLead EM (Single, Dual), captured from* the Soldano SLO 4x12 cabinet

NEW EFFECT
For Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Effects, HX Stomp XL, HX Stomp and HX One
• Wah > Teardrop Bass Q (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Dunlop 105Q bass wah
Open Box Line 6 Helix Limited-Edition Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal Level 1 Lightning Blue
Open Box Line 6 Helix Limited-Edition Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal Level 1 Lightning Blue
Open Box Line 6 Helix Limited-Edition Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal Level 1 Lightning Blue

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Award-winning dual DSP HX Modeling
  • Uncompromised Helix sound quality with 123dB of dynamic range
  • More than 200 Amp, Cab, Mic and Effect models
  • Large 6.2", 800x480 pixel LCD screen
  • Extensive I/O complement provides unprecedented flexibility for studio and stage
  • Up to three expression pedals, CV/expression output, external amp switching and deep MIDI control
  • Capacitive-touch Footswitches and Customizable Scribble Strips. Touch to Edit, Hold to Assign, Press to Engage
  • Preset compatibility with all other Helix products
  • User-friendly Mac and PC-based editors enable remote editing and IR management
  • Dimensions: 22.05" x 11.87" x 3.61"
  • Includes Helix firmware update 3.8 free to download
  • Lightning Blue or Gold finish

collapse expand iconSpecs

  • Award-winning dual DSP HX Modeling
  • Uncompromised Helix sound quality with 123 dB of dynamic range
  • More than 200 Amp, Cab, Mic, and Effect models
  • Large 6.2”, 800x480-Pixel LCD Screen
  • Extensive I/O complement provides unprecedented flexibility for studio and stage
  • Up to 3 expression pedals, CV/expression output, external amp switching, and deep MIDI control
  • Capacitive-touch Footswitches and Customizable Scribble Strips. Touch to Edit, Hold to Assign, Press to Engage
  • Preset compatibility with all other Helix products
  • User-friendly Mac and PC based editors enable remote editing and IR management
  • Dimensions: 22.05" x 11.87" x 3.61"

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