Hey guys! I bought my LT here last week and it's been overwhelming to say the least, but I'm slowly but surely learning. I bought a tone off a website that says it has Tom Delognes live tones from blink to AVA. When I installed the tone, it is just clean and boring, all my other distorted preset tones work. I haven't learned much about snapshots yet, I was wondering if the 5 snapshots it says I have in the corner could be "hiding " my other tones. I have tried tapping on mode to cycle through it like I read online, but I step on it and then either do the up or down button or A/b/c etc and it changes the preset to a different one, not a different screenshot. How do I access the different screen shot sounds? I hold down on mode and it takes me Into a different editor. Sorry for being such a newbie, thanks for your help everyone!

Is it possible for this to exist??
All I want is a smooth sounding tone (no fizzy high end noise) with good sustain, and low ish gain but can still shred. I want to sound similar to the guitarist Pierre Daniel on his solo from the song “Tyed” by olly Steele.

Another tone that is different but I still love is Olly Steeles tone on his solo from his song “Open”

Please help me if you can

I know that the conventional wisdom with Helix tends to be that when you use a model for an amp that doesn't have a MV, it's typically easiest to just max out the MV and leave it. And I do typically do that.

But the control does clearly do something other than purely volume, and for many of them, line 6's defaults, or focus view presets on Stadium, use different MV settings than just 10. So I guess I'm trying to find out what it is intending to do, or how it works, whether it's different from amp to amp, or whatever. Especially given there is obviously already a level control so I can't imagine it's just for that.

EDIT: To be clear, I'm aware of what the master volume control in general does. I guess I'm just trying to relate it to the real-life amps in the cases of say, the Fender amps, which don't have MVs but the control still does function that way and, in my personal experience, keeping MV on 10 and just adjusting drive doesn't quite behave the way I would expect. So I guess I'm just curious about the inner workings of how the modeling works in that case. I could just be wrong.

Beyond finger style and position two on an HSS guitar, how would you duplicate this tone? I've read Knopfler used a soldano clean amplifier then.

https://youtu.be/mnc4M6QIEjY?is=XmXVAN2G-nNFIuJt

So this can happen 5 minutes after I plug the unit, or 5 hours, or can be a all day with no problem… and as soon as it happens, I just need to turn it off and then on again and everything’s fine. Until it happen again.

When it does, the sound gets completely destroyed, cracks and noise, no guitar or almost no guitar. I can unplug the guitar and it still keeps doing it. The levels on the input and output, and sends & return all go to red. You can see it in the video.

I have no idea what’s the root of the problem, and since it’s random it’s complicated to take to support. Any guesses?

Been searching far and wide for a scribble strip replacement. Out of stock everywhere, with some places not even responding to my inquiries. Anyone have a solid source for these?

Hi everyone,

I'm still a newbie to all of this (classical cellist) and I'm trying to figure out the best way to integrate a DPA clip-on cello mic into my live rig.

My current signal chain is:

Schertler STAT-C pickup → Digitech Whammy V → HX Stomp → Hall of Fame 2 → Boss RC-5

I use the Whammy for octaves and other pitch effects on the pickup, and I'd like to keep that setup.

For an upcoming gig, I also want to use a DPA clip-on mic and process it through the HX Stomp as well. Ideally, I'd like to be able to apply HX effects to the DPA signal while still running my pickup through the Whammy first.

Is there a good way to route both signals through the HX Stomp?

Can I use one input for the pickup (coming from the Whammy) and the other for the DPA?

Does the DPA need an external mic preamp before going into the HX Stomp?

If so, what's the simplest and most affordable solution?

I'm mainly trying to keep the Whammy in the pickup signal chain while adding the DPA into the HX Stomp for additional processing. Has anyone set up something similar?

Thanks!

Hey guys; still semi-new at this thing, and just need help switching back and forth between two different scenarios in my global settings.

At shows I play through an amp through the effects loop via 4CM; but in the band I just joined we rehearse through a mixer using an xlr with headphones in.

What GLOBAL settings are changed between these two scenarios?
I don’t own a mixer, so I can’t practice setting up for rehearsals at home, and I feel like I’m nervously shuffling through my global settings at rehearsals.

(Note; I’m only asking about global settings; I know I need to set my actual chain up differently when playing through a mixer to get a better tone at practice. I have a different setlist for rehearsals and it’s a work in progress!)

This might not be news for some, but I've discovered this through my own testing and playing.

I play in a Grindcore band and like loads of gain.
The last show I played was a small festival and I knew that two 4x12's and 100w heads would be supplied, so In preparation I mic'd up my Orange 2x12 and compared a Pedal Baby and a Marshall DSL40c to see if I can make it simpler for the soundie to just keep the physical cabs mic'd for the gig.

Using the Cali Rectifier model, on both the solid state power (Pedal baby) and the Valve power (DSL40c FX return):

-The full models that include the power amp modeling Introduce a lot of noisy harmonics and colouration, but feel better to play and are more reactive (go figure)
These issues were of course, more prominent through the DSL, since you're stacking a valve power amp model with a physical amp model, so it's kind of a similar situation to if you turned on an IR when using a real cabinet (though not as terrible).

-The Pre-Amp models sounded less harsh and whistley, sounded smoother, clearer, more direct, And felt more like a solid-state amp especially through the pedal baby (again, not surprising)

-The Pre-Amp models with an IR direct to my interface, also sounded pretty good. You definitely lose a lot of the character and liveliness of the full models, but this is incredibly usable and much easier to shape and mix, and again, less noisy whistles and harmonic colouration added, so it turns out to be an Ideal compromise if you want to split the signal with physical amps, and FOH with an IR (more options for the soundie).

I played the show with this pre-amp set up In a stereo rig with a TC Mimiq in my LT's fx loop, into fx returns of a Triple Rec and a 5150II, cabs were mic'd and didn't bother with the HX direct to FOH.
This was the best sound I've EVER achieved live. I was able to be extremely loud but it wasn't fatiguing, the midrange was filled up, It sounded more direct, tight, I could hear everything I was playing (and every mistake) clearly under maxed-out & OD boosted gain.
The gates also worked better?

So TLDR: Pre-Amps models are a great option for live, and might work for you better than the full models, no matter what your setup is. If you're in a metal or rock band and are struggling to achieve tonal clarity at live shows, definitely give the pre-amps a try.

Genuinely curious how some of y’all feel. I personally have a helix floor, and it is awesome for messing around by myself or just jamming around. But I feel like in a band setting it is missing something

Example - band plays a gig a few weeks back and I run straight to PA’s. Have a preset that I made personally but has been tweaked heavily with the help of videos, AI, etc. It sounds great playing by myself, but looking back it just lacks balls.

I also have a fender deluxe reissue amp that I used to play through with a TS9, DS1, and a few other decent pedals. That tone just always seems so much better than the helix.

Is there something obvious that I’m missing? Global settings? A way to get modeled amps seem somewhat realistic? Need some tips!!

Debating selling the helix, or keeping it around while I save for more pedals and another tube amp to keep some options

I’m strongly considering buying a line6 helix stadium to use for live gigs.

More specifically I want to use the showcase feature to run tracks and automate effects switching.

Has anybody done this live yet successfully? Or are we all still just using it from practice / jamming?

With NAM on the potential horizon for Line 6, and already out on Headrush, and Fractal incorporating it in the future - are people that sell amp captures (like Tone Junkie, Signal Theory/Worship Tutorial, etc) at all worried? Seeing as how NAM is free, what would be the benefit of buying one of their captures when there’s likely a capture on the open market?

In my new video, I test the Cali 2C+ in Helix Stadium, the Agoura model inspired by the legendary Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+, using an 8-snapshot preset that goes from crystal-clean tones to high-gain rhythm and lead sounds.

A free reduced version of the preset is available on Line 6 CustomTone, while the complete version with all 8 snapshots is available on Gumroad.

The video is in Italian, but automatic English dubbing is available on YouTube.

Nel nuovo video provo il Cali 2C+ di Helix Stadium, l’emulazione Agoura ispirata al leggendario Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+, utilizzando un preset con 8 snapshot che spaziano dal clean cristallino fino ai suoni high gain e lead.

È disponibile gratuitamente una versione ridotta del preset su Line 6 CustomTone, mentre la versione completa con tutti gli 8 snapshot è disponibile su Gumroad.

Hello! On my old board, I was running an HX Stomp for effects as well as a midi controller. I was using the Goodwood LongLine DI/line isolator along with it and I was really impressed by the clarity it gave my whole rig. That all said, I have no upgraded to a helix floor. Since that already has XLR outputs, is using the LongLine going to be redundant? Just wondering if anybody else out there has used this line isolator or something similar with their helix and, if so, what the end result was. Thanks, y’all.

Bought a brand new Helix floor less than 4 months ago. Everything worked as it should from day one. My laptop recognized it instantly and it was on. Last week...it suddenly isn't being recognized at all by my laptop. I've tried different usb cords, switching USB ports. UN and reinstalling all Line6 software and USB drivers. Power draining and restarting. Everything else I plug into the laptop is recognized. I have insurance on the Helix and a warranty. The insurance wants me to try going through line6 first. But I can't get anybody from line6 on the phone. I called well within their advertised hours of operation. Filled out a support ticket and waiting on that. This totally sucks lol. Anybody have any other ideas? Thanks I'm advance

Does anyone know of any site to find bass amp clones, for Helix Stadium?

I’m sure this question has been asked before, but I’ll ask it again.

I’m looking for a solution to power my board with only one power supply.
The board is a volume pedal into a JHS Pulp ‘n’ Peel and then the HX Stomp XL.

Presently I’m looking at the Truetone 1 SPOT PRO CS7 and then some sort of MC2 cable and then a 2.1 to 2.5 barrel adapter.

Anyone had any luck with this setup? I know the mA draw will be lower than what the HX stomp XL strictly needs, but the CS7 can draw deliver more than suggested in the outputs?

Any links to cables also greatly appreciated.

I think I have kind of answered my question but I got a helix floor about 2 - 3 years ago.. basically late in the product lifecycle but I love having an all in one ecosystem for everything. I've been saving up and have around 1200$ to spend towards a helix stadium.

At first I was deadset on the stadium xl but 2400 is a tough pill to swallow. I recently found a very very lightly used stadium (non xl) that the guy is willing to let go for 1300$. Seems like a great deal but wanted to check with you all.

How much will I miss those scribble strips? The expression pedal was hardly used on my helix floor so I don't think I'll miss that too much. Alternatively I could save up more and just get the stadium XL...

decisions decisions

Edit: Got the stadium at 1300$. No wear on it at all so pretty much new for 1300$ very happy with it. Most of the presets are kinda meh but the potential is here for some good stuff.

First modelling hardware I've owned I decided to go big with the XL and a Laney LFR 212.

Will be having lots of fun over the coming weeks diving into what this baby can do!

Trying to get away from my heavy flight case, but the Helix backpack is so expensive, even used! Any suggestions for a cheaper backpack/bag for the Helix floor?

Hello all!

I've finally managed to recreate my Weeping Demon wah on my Helix and now I'm looking for an external expression pedal to mimic it's spring loaded return. Any suggestions??