This is the best instruction video on the internet.Much better than Line6 own videos, which don’t understand that not everyone has a basic knowledge. You should apply for a job with Line6 and they would sell many more products to beginners like me. Please do some more videos,there is a lot I just can’t understand.😃👍🎸🎸
@@vaiisking I'm also currently a Firehawk FX user, but no matter how much I tweak and edit, it never sounds the way I want it to sound. It always a "good enough" sound but never the one I'm going for.
thanks. excellent video for us folk that need simple clear instructions that are easy to understand but lead me to understanding something i found daunting when I pulled it out of the box
I've been using the podhd500 for over ten years and I just bought the helix LT, I think I would have never thought of that thing about touching the switches to assign a sound, lol, thanks for that!
Thank you for this- best tutorial video I've seen in quite awhile! Really helped get the foundation stuff in place, now I feel like I'll actually be able to use the LT to the fullest!
Wow, thanks for posting this video! I had a Helix a while back and returned it because I was so overwhelmed. This demystified exactly what was confusing me.
I've had the Headrush. It sounded incredible as far as amp+cab modeling goes, the interface was fantastic as well. I've experimented with it in 4 cable method with my Marshall, and the play feel was amazing compared to my Zoom G5n, completely blew it out of the water. All the dynamics and nuances were perfect. Unfortunately.. all the delays and reverbs sounded very basic and very uninspiring for me. I always go for a heavily modulated Billy Howerdel lead and clean tone, and it was a total miss in that regard. All the chorus/reverbs/delays were not my cup of tea.
Hey man you just light up my day. I've just bought a Helix LT and was wondering how to even change from views...had an issue with the firmware but solved it. The videos are not very helpful even the ones from Line 6 but this one of yours is just perfect! I'm writing from Peru and as you may know English is not my first tongue but your explanation was just perfect. Thanks a lot!
Thank you for this. I was pretty overwhelmed when I first got my Helix LT. Just because someone can play guitar/bass doesn't mean they know all the details about making chains, using presets, Snapshots, routing, editing, midi, IRs, etc... In other words the Helix has a bit of a learning curve. I love the creative possibilities but I wish the interface was more beginner friendly/user friendly/easy to use like Headrush has. It would be cool to see you do an update video on your Helix with tips and tricks you've learned over the years.
There's very little in Helix HT 'BASIC' demos for 'straight out of the box' understanding of the layout and simple functions. But this demo video is definitely a step in the right direction for getting started. At least now I've got a basic grasp of things . Why can't Line 6 just stop assuming everyone knows their language and just spell out what all the terminology refers to in idiot proof terms. I'm sure most users just want to be using this unit as a replacement stage pedal-board initially - just dead simple. Then build on that. Thanks - your video helped a lot.
I found out how to create my on patch from scratch purely by accident lol... Then I couldn't figure out how to get back to the preset patches lol. This is where instruction manuals come in handy that go into more depth. Not just a cheat sheet.
Thanks, this got me started doing my own presets. It's not intuitive that you have to push down on the Preset knob to get to the Preset screen. You see a big knob and think it's supposed to be turned, not that it can also be pushed down on.
You are completely right, but Line 6 brought this knob push down system from his previous multi effect models(e.q. HD500, XT,). So for the new Line 6 users it could be an unforeseen scenario. What I wish they could put on some led illumination underneath the edit buttons and knobs so these can be easy identified in dark situations. Or maybe ad some entrance password utility to prevent unwanted users to own your device in case of lost of theft.Bluetooth functionality would be nice, so mobil devices could be used for the on the go users. Obviously the price could go up for this full option model but then again maybe not. Hope you are still enjoying your Helix.Stay safe.
Hey man....I am an older dude turning 60 in a few months and picking up guitar again after getting injured 4 years ago. I been playing blues & rock for 45 years but do not want to lug around or play heavy tube amps, Les Pauls, etc anymore and going digital floorboard into PA. Just bought a lightweight headless guitar and getting a new Line 6 LT or used Helix 6 his week. I just can't decide because both are same price. What would you recommend? Also, out of curiosity would you be open for a Zoom if I need help with some advanced stuff. Of course I would pay you for your time and venmo you prior to call. Unfortunately or I should say fortunately I am getting shoulder surgery in 10 days so will not have a guitar in my hands but still want to go over a programming and some other stuff I may find too confusing after watching all the videos on YT and prefer to have a pro available to assist . Just reaching out to a few people on YT who have an easy style of explaining things. And thanks again for taking time to make this video. It humbles me when people take time to do this 🙏
I definitely recommend the LT because it is so versatile and light weight (in fact I use it as my main rig now) I really wish I had time to do the personal assistance thing with you, but I just don't have the extra time bro. Good luck with your search and thanks for the compliment.
Thanks very much for the easy explanation. I literally just bought my helix yesterday. I commented on another guitarist youtuber's helix video and asked a simple question. He responded with "the answer is in the video"... which has half hour long btw. I guess he's just a dick, idk. If I could ask, what is the second line below the guitar chain? Is that just for more blocks or is that like a 2nd channel? Thanks again.
Yes it’s a second path for the dual DSP. If you want, you can link the top to the bottom (which I think it does automatically if you keep adding effects) but if your chain is simple, you don’t need it. Each DSP can handle only a certain amount of processing so they basically have em stacked ;)
John Marsden now having had it for quite a while now, I keep it at 50% almost exclusively and adjust my powered speakers or monitor feed accordingly. It sounds good consistently. RATM.
This is the best instruction video on the internet.Much better than Line6 own videos, which don’t understand that not everyone has a basic knowledge.
You should apply for a job with Line6 and they would sell many more products to beginners like me.
Please do some more videos,there is a lot I just can’t understand.😃👍🎸🎸
Thanks for the kind words!
@@vaiisking Bro seriously, line 6 should hit you up. This made me not scared to buy the Helix LT. Keep up the good work!
@@vaiisking I'm also currently a Firehawk FX user, but no matter how much I tweak and edit, it never sounds the way I want it to sound. It always a "good enough" sound but never the one I'm going for.
The IRs make all the difference.
Thank you I was so frustrated I was happy with the unit but overwhelmed by the process
thanks. excellent video for us folk that need simple clear instructions that are easy to understand but lead me to understanding something i found daunting when I pulled it out of the box
Thank you! A true beginners guide. This video is what a true Helix newbie needs to get started!
Very good intro video for anyone (me) just starting out with a Helix LT... so that dragging with cabs would be a thing of the past. Hoping for more!
Thank you! Really good intro to Helix LT basics for those of us who needed that level of instruction.
I've been using the podhd500 for over ten years and I just bought the helix LT, I think I would have never thought of that thing about touching the switches to assign a sound, lol, thanks for that!
You've just made up my mind to get one. Great video
Go for it, you’ll be happy you did.
Thank you for this- best tutorial video I've seen in quite awhile! Really helped get the foundation stuff in place, now I feel like I'll actually be able to use the LT to the fullest!
Glad it helped bro
I'm new to the Helix (moving from a POD XT live) this video was spot on and exactly what I needed to get me rolling. Awesome 🤘
Very good intro video for anyone just starting out with a Helix LT or Floor. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
Thanks for this. I bought one two days ago and needed a quick overview and yours really helped.
Wow, thanks for posting this video! I had a Helix a while back and returned it because I was so overwhelmed. This demystified exactly what was confusing me.
Very welcome!
Have my LT coming in the next few days. This video will be really useful in getting to grips with the basic layout. Nice one 🤘
just stumbled across one of these.. blowin my mind man haha good tips thanks
The introduction that I needed!
I was tossed up between this and the head rush pedal board, do to its simplicity, I believe I will be getting the LT do to your video... thank you!
I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
I've had the Headrush. It sounded incredible as far as amp+cab modeling goes, the interface was fantastic as well. I've experimented with it in 4 cable method with my Marshall, and the play feel was amazing compared to my Zoom G5n, completely blew it out of the water. All the dynamics and nuances were perfect. Unfortunately.. all the delays and reverbs sounded very basic and very uninspiring for me. I always go for a heavily modulated Billy Howerdel lead and clean tone, and it was a total miss in that regard. All the chorus/reverbs/delays were not my cup of tea.
Thanks for posting helped a lot
thank you for doing this, appreciate it.
Hey man you just light up my day. I've just bought a Helix LT and was wondering how to even change from views...had an issue with the firmware but solved it. The videos are not very helpful even the ones from Line 6 but this one of yours is just perfect! I'm writing from Peru and as you may know English is not my first tongue but your explanation was just perfect. Thanks a lot!
Thank you for this. I was pretty overwhelmed when I first got my Helix LT. Just because someone can play guitar/bass doesn't mean they know all the details about making chains, using presets, Snapshots, routing, editing, midi, IRs, etc... In other words the Helix has a bit of a learning curve. I love the creative possibilities but I wish the interface was more beginner friendly/user friendly/easy to use like Headrush has. It would be cool to see you do an update video on your Helix with tips and tricks you've learned over the years.
Thanks for the kind words. I’ll consider making such a video.
There's very little in Helix HT 'BASIC' demos for 'straight out of the box' understanding of the layout and simple functions. But this demo video is definitely a step in the right direction for getting started. At least now I've got a basic grasp of things . Why can't Line 6 just stop assuming everyone knows their language and just spell out what all the terminology refers to in idiot proof terms. I'm sure most users just want to be using this unit as a replacement stage pedal-board initially - just dead simple. Then build on that. Thanks - your video helped a lot.
Nice job! Got me roll’n
Appreciate you, brother!
nice and so clear thank you so much
Wow great video thx so much
Thanks a lot, so useful
Awesome tutorial
Much appreciated
I found out how to create my on patch from scratch purely by accident lol... Then I couldn't figure out how to get back to the preset patches lol. This is where instruction manuals come in handy that go into more depth. Not just a cheat sheet.
I laminated my cheat sheet!
Mines coming next week can’t wait
Big help!!
Thank you so much, I’ve been planning to get one, but I’m afraid it’s too hard to program. This is a big help.
Glad I could help!
thanks
Thanks. Now I want one lol. God bless n rock on
Didn't realize that I recorded that one segment in black n white..... sorry about that.
It gave it this noir detective vibe lol
Thanks, this got me started doing my own presets. It's not intuitive that you have to push down on the Preset knob to get to the Preset screen. You see a big knob and think it's supposed to be turned, not that it can also be pushed down on.
I agree it isn’t very intuitive. I’ve heard the newer ones are better.
You are completely right, but Line 6 brought this knob push down system from his previous multi effect models(e.q. HD500, XT,). So for the new Line 6 users it could be an unforeseen scenario. What I wish they could put on some led illumination underneath the edit buttons and knobs so these can be easy identified in dark situations. Or maybe ad some entrance password utility to prevent unwanted users to own your device in case of lost of theft.Bluetooth functionality would be nice, so mobil devices could be used for the on the go users. Obviously the price could go up for this full option model but then again maybe not. Hope you are still enjoying your Helix.Stay safe.
Hey man....I am an older dude turning 60 in a few months and picking up guitar again after getting injured 4 years ago. I been playing blues & rock for 45 years but do not want to lug around or play heavy tube amps, Les Pauls, etc anymore and going digital floorboard into PA. Just bought a lightweight headless guitar and getting a new Line 6 LT or used Helix 6 his week. I just can't decide because both are same price. What would you recommend? Also, out of curiosity would you be open for a Zoom if I need help with some advanced stuff. Of course I would pay you for your time and venmo you prior to call. Unfortunately or I should say fortunately I am getting shoulder surgery in 10 days so will not have a guitar in my hands but still want to go over a programming and some other stuff I may find too confusing after watching all the videos on YT and prefer to have a pro available to assist . Just reaching out to a few people on YT who have an easy style of explaining things. And thanks again for taking time to make this video. It humbles me when people take time to do this 🙏
I definitely recommend the LT because it is so versatile and light weight (in fact I use it as my main rig now) I really wish I had time to do the personal assistance thing with you, but I just don't have the extra time bro. Good luck with your search and thanks for the compliment.
Might want your noise gate to be at the end of the patch rather than the beginning..???
Some do it that way. The good thing about helix is you can move it around to wherever and see how it affects the sound in real time.
Thanks very much for the easy explanation. I literally just bought my helix yesterday. I commented on another guitarist youtuber's helix video and asked a simple question. He responded with "the answer is in the video"... which has half hour long btw. I guess he's just a dick, idk. If I could ask, what is the second line below the guitar chain? Is that just for more blocks or is that like a 2nd channel? Thanks again.
Yes it’s a second path for the dual DSP. If you want, you can link the top to the bottom (which I think it does automatically if you keep adding effects) but if your chain is simple, you don’t need it. Each DSP can handle only a certain amount of processing so they basically have em stacked ;)
Thanks now I'm broke... Cause I'm buying a helix baby haha
You won’t regret it!
MTG player :)
fuck that !!! is to complicated for me ! any way thank you !
You can doeet!!!!
Do not start with your volume on full. Start all the way down then gradually turn up. Protect your gear and ears!
I stopped watching after that. RTFM
John Marsden now having had it for quite a while now, I keep it at 50% almost exclusively and adjust my powered speakers or monitor feed accordingly. It sounds good consistently. RATM.
@@vaiisking Has off to you for answering. All the best. John
Hats!
Vw vvv
Dude. I don’t care about the height of your coffee table. I can figure out how to set it on something
Why would you set my coffee table on something?!
Couldnt be bothered with all the faffing around and think I will stick with my pedal board
Sometimes I feel like going back too, but there are endless options with these things and only I thing to carry to gigs :)