Line 6 Finally Nailed the JCM800 (& More) | Helix Firmware 3.70

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    00:00 - Hello
    00:33 - Brit 2204
    01:00 - Brit 2203
    03:56 - Bassman Model
    05:18 - Nobels ODR
    06:31 - Non-Linear Reverb
    09:02 - Catalyst Amps
    12:12 - Feedbacker
    12:59 - Conclusion

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  • @LeonTodd
    @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +3

    If you're a patron you can grab my 3.70 presets here - www.patreon.com/posts/93381355?pr=true

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 8 місяців тому +2

    Updated yesterday, and there is a lot of fun packed into it! Really enjoying the new Amps and Effects. Haven't had a chance to try the new Cabs yet.
    I need to do more testing, but all my Presets sounded about 3-8% louder than before. I run all my Presets with the volume set at noon on my HX Stomp, and had to turn it down to about 11 o'clock. Also, the Presets sounded bassier, smoother, and fuller - More Fractalish. 👍 Will have to see if I think the same today. Thanks.

  • @marcelmaxa5312
    @marcelmaxa5312 7 місяців тому +1

    Leon is an amazing person. I received a beautiful present from him for the approaching Christmas. We all watch these videos with enthusiasm. I don't know anyone who can produce such beautiful sounds on practically any guitar hardware. A person with a big heart and a huge perspective. Best guitar youtuber for me. Keep making these perfect and fun videos which are very inspiring for all guitarists. I like how you experience it when you play. You can see that it is purely from the heart. I also like the guitar so much and even though I'm not such a top player, it's also my passion. I wish everyone here a wonderful Christmas and lots of music.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  7 місяців тому +1

      Guitar is a wonderful instrument. The more you give it, the more it gives you back!

  • @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec
    @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec 8 місяців тому +4

    Hitting those classic MSG riffs mate! Good job.

  • @MiguelBraz
    @MiguelBraz 5 місяців тому

    Just got my first HX Stomp, and loving it. Thank you so much for the inspiring and sharing your knowledge to us mortals :-)

  • @Bluesplayer789
    @Bluesplayer789 8 місяців тому +14

    2203 sounded so good to my ears when I updated firmware and selected it. Miles better than the 2204 and even the placater in my book. Thanks for still posting some line 6 treats for us !

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +4

      Yeah it's got "it" doesn't it?

    • @ToneDeth.
      @ToneDeth. 8 місяців тому +1

      It's the trade mark Kerrang as Leon said that the 2204 and other things in helix were missing until now. It's been over a decade since I had a real 2203 but this is bringing back memories! And much better for my hearing!

  • @JimmyGallowayGuitar
    @JimmyGallowayGuitar 8 місяців тому +1

    I like using the feedbacker as an 'always on' when I'm doing ambient soundscape. I run a drone in front [poly sustain] and then it feeds the feedbacker. Put some big delay and verb behind it- instant Joshua Tree vibes.

  • @leavingsoulsBO
    @leavingsoulsBO 8 місяців тому +2

    I'm actually excited for the feedbacker. Like the Digitech Freqout before it, this is a useful little tool to give some real feel when playing in a silent stage situation. As for the rest, I've been quite happy with amps and fx that have been added in past updates to really care for the new stuff; still it's quite impressive how the keep updating and tweaking these units after almost a decade.

  • @charlesstratton5335
    @charlesstratton5335 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video Leon! Was great to hear your spin on the latest Helix firmware :) Especially the 2203 model

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @AndyNyle
    @AndyNyle 3 місяці тому

    oh man i love hearing those ac/dc riffs you put here and there. I bet you grew up on it. right on!!

  • @aristocaster
    @aristocaster 8 місяців тому +5

    That is commitment, to release updates to now quite old Helix system.
    But still making it better.
    What ever, when ever they are releasing next, they have really robust foundation to do so.

  • @bogg4n
    @bogg4n 8 місяців тому +11

    Those new amps sounds great. What a time to be a guitarist!

  • @retromacman620
    @retromacman620 8 місяців тому

    Bit of guitar face is always fun...now I want an HX stomp again! Keep it up, Leon! Love your content!

  • @wakjob961
    @wakjob961 8 місяців тому +1

    I've owned, repaired, or played more blackface era Fender amps than I can count...
    One of the best clean tones I've ever had came from my '86 2204.

  • @patrickdevlin3552
    @patrickdevlin3552 8 місяців тому +1

    SMASHING!!!
    VERY helpful, sir

  • @dmock66
    @dmock66 8 місяців тому +1

    Armed and Ready from Leon always delivers!!!!
    G'Day Legends!

  • @steveo44
    @steveo44 15 днів тому

    The 2203 is rapidly becoming my favourite model in the helix. Surprisingly versatile. Wasn't a fan of the previous one. I used to go for the jtm45 model.

  • @peterharvin2775
    @peterharvin2775 8 місяців тому

    Couldn't agree more about the JCM800. Never been truly happy with the Marshall models, but the new one feels just right. Still have a lot of exploration to do, but so far this is a stellar upgrade. And I appreciate the attention to Helix-- Thx.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому

      Right on! I thought about you with this one :)

  • @aemosi
    @aemosi 8 місяців тому +1

    I hate the lag when switching patches and been struggling for years to get a Marshall patch to do a good sounding clean to dirty to high gain all in one patch due to the 3 snapshot limit of the HX Stomp. I had to settle for switching patches and a Friedman BE model. The BE model sounded the best but it lacked some girth and that glassiness. After the update, I tried the 2203 with the Prize Drive and with minimal tweaking, got a good sounding Marshall patch! This was a nice and much needed update!

  • @tomioffinland
    @tomioffinland 4 місяці тому

    A great review of the update. What are your delay settings? Sounds something I've been looking for a while.

  • @trolololo8000
    @trolololo8000 8 місяців тому

    That new outro sounds killer!

  • @aminahmed2220
    @aminahmed2220 8 місяців тому

    What a fantastic video have a wonderful day leon ❤😊

  • @Taylor___
    @Taylor___ 8 місяців тому +3

    That sounds great, and a helix is half the price of an FM9 and it comes with an EXPRESSSSION PEDAL! If Line 6 could nail a few other amps like Mesa's, Diezel, ENGL etc, that would be awesome.

  • @MarkSchuster-ym3iy
    @MarkSchuster-ym3iy Місяць тому

    Good show mate.

  • @schenkerrothmoore
    @schenkerrothmoore 8 місяців тому +1

    I love you man because Armed and Ready often flies out in your vids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +2

      Schenker forever!

  • @kevinp_25
    @kevinp_25 8 місяців тому +20

    Everyone raving about this update and that's understandable. But why the hell did it take them 8 years and "all that work convincing them to do this" to get a legit 800 model?? That's crazy.

    • @aguitarhero007
      @aguitarhero007 8 місяців тому

      So much easier to just start with a better platform.

    • @CaliLuke
      @CaliLuke 8 місяців тому

      Because they are stubborn and proud and it took a guy named James Freeman to grill them endlessly about how shit their Marshall models were and shame them in public forums for them to give up and do it. Google it it's pretty funny!

    • @FabrizioPeretti
      @FabrizioPeretti 8 місяців тому +4

      Maybe 8 years ago it was good enough. Their technology has evolved dramatically with 3.0 and 3.5.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +13

      Either the reference amp they owned was busted or they didn't model it properly. Literally took a dude on their forums to hound them about it and post multiple comparison clips to get it done.

    • @JosePineda-jn8jk
      @JosePineda-jn8jk 8 місяців тому +1

      I mean, I don’t know… I don’t know enough about programming and sound waves and how to model that but it’s here now, so why continue to complain? 😂

  • @jt5326
    @jt5326 8 місяців тому

    Thanks Leon, your freakin amazing! What delay model did you use for the demo?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому

      Much appreciated! Either the multitap or the criss cross delay, I'll have to check.

  • @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec
    @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec 8 місяців тому

    I had a classic 2203 combo, it didn't deliver the goods. Thinking was due to it being a. Open back 2x12 combo. Plus you had to wind up to insanedecibels to really make it breathe.

  • @MikeC-cm7pc
    @MikeC-cm7pc 8 місяців тому +4

    I always say This there is Fractal & Helix, then there are all the others 🤘
    Also Nice shoutout to James Freeman, in which this Update is unofficially called lol

    • @jakedibiase7404
      @jakedibiase7404 8 місяців тому

      Kemper smokes Helix for amp tones. Much better delays and reverbs too.

  • @heavybrett-al4082
    @heavybrett-al4082 8 місяців тому +1

    😂 I'm easily triggered, I saw JCM800 in the thumbnail! 😁And started grinning like a Cheshire cat....love when you shred that amp. I'm new to line 6...but I do know my pod go is still surprising me after a year of owning it.🙏🤘🎸

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +1

      Hopefully they can get that 2203 into the Go!

  • @mickbuffalo
    @mickbuffalo 8 місяців тому

    Definitely lost that bees-in-a-box simulation! 😂😊

  • @TheDarthsteve316
    @TheDarthsteve316 8 місяців тому

    That new JCM800 model crushed it. Apparently the original amp model was accurate, just to the one they had which was missing a bright cap. Whatever. But that and the new dynamic cabs have been worth the price of admission alone. I have a bunch of IRs, but being able to get a 4x12 V30 or Greenback30 now with sm57 on center, 1-1.5 back, and either another 57,421, or 121 on the edge, 1-4 back, with a 45 degree option? ::chef's kiss::

  • @LocrianDorian
    @LocrianDorian 8 місяців тому +3

    Yeah, that's a massive difference. Can't say I noticed how much more... toothless the original version was. The characteristic bright bite is crystal clear now.

  • @MarkSchuster-ym3iy
    @MarkSchuster-ym3iy Місяць тому

    Nice playing nice sounds, were you always a modeler guy or did it take helix to bring you over.

  • @vaughanmacegan4012
    @vaughanmacegan4012 8 місяців тому

    You switched to an Axe FX III MkII Turbo @2:04 didn't you - and it sounded glorious! All it needed was the feedbacker and it would've been absofuckingtotalutely brilliant.

  • @daddyslittlejunkies
    @daddyslittlejunkies 8 місяців тому

    Starts video playing in background, hears Armed and Ready, instant attention.

  • @neighbourhoodmusician
    @neighbourhoodmusician 8 місяців тому

    The Catalyst amps are surprisingly awesome. Line 6 has been somewhat killing it with their originals of late. The Voltage and Oblivion are great. I also love the Ventoux from previous updates.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +1

      As much as I love authentic recreations of classic amps, new designs are even cooler.

    • @neighbourhoodmusician
      @neighbourhoodmusician 8 місяців тому

      @@LeonTodd Yep. I've had enough Plexi and Fender DR models to last a lifetime. It's nice to finally have a decent JCM though. I paid $99 on Helix Native about 5 years ago and it's still giving me enormous value.

  • @vejichan
    @vejichan 8 місяців тому

    mind sharing your presets for helix? thanks

  • @TrumpetsInMy4x12
    @TrumpetsInMy4x12 8 місяців тому

    Bassman and Nobels sounds GREAT. Feedbacker riffs sounded like you needed to break out into the Loud Love riff \m/

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +1

      Yeah the Bassman is legit. I've probably complained about the "feel: thing with some stuff on the Helix but that one feels really good.

  • @jakedibiase7404
    @jakedibiase7404 8 місяців тому +1

    Sounds bad ass. Now they just need a legit Mark IIc+ model. The Cali IV is decent but not quite there.

  • @johnosborn1793
    @johnosborn1793 8 місяців тому

    I just downloaded it last night, l’m going to check it out today.
    I’m also going to look up how to connect my Vox toneLab to
    The helix using sends and returns. If you have some suggestions
    For that. Thanks

  • @ToneDeth.
    @ToneDeth. 8 місяців тому +5

    I finally gave in to John Cordy's relentless HX Stomp videos. Got one this year. It is awesome. But didn't think the JCM800 was good enough. Then this came out. Thrilled. Been A/B-ing with 2203 NAM's and its pretty good!

    • @Bluesplayer789
      @Bluesplayer789 8 місяців тому +1

      A thousand percent....I did the same and feel the same about the 2203

    • @ToneDeth.
      @ToneDeth. 8 місяців тому

      @@Bluesplayer789 I'm amazed that I bought a product so late and have been so lucky with updates! I think it's complete now! 2203 was last piece of puzzle for me

    • @ToneDeth.
      @ToneDeth. 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Bluesplayer789 although now I wonder what other amps they may update the models of or introduce.

    • @vaughanmacegan4012
      @vaughanmacegan4012 8 місяців тому

      @@ToneDeth. Everything else in the unit!!!

    • @ToneDeth.
      @ToneDeth. 8 місяців тому

      @@vaughanmacegan4012 yeah if it's just DSP and updates don't see why they can't update all the fender twin, deluxe, etc to sound better from a new model. Also lol at fractal doing a new 2203.

  • @zoso4563
    @zoso4563 8 місяців тому

    ARMED AND REEEEADY! Love me some Michael Schenker 😎

  • @trickfall8752
    @trickfall8752 8 місяців тому

    Nice video as always. The riff you often play (I think in this video at about 12:25) is very cool. What is that from? I haven't gotten past the ODR-1 model yet, but that is an awesome addition. Now if I could just get my Crowther Hotcake I'd be satisfied.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +1

      Ragdoll - Heaven Above. Love the Hotcake, probably my favourite drive in the Axe-Fx

    • @trickfall8752
      @trickfall8752 8 місяців тому

      Checking it out now. Cool tune, great riff/melody. @@LeonTodd

  • @pricklypear6727
    @pricklypear6727 8 місяців тому

    May I ask what IR are you using with the JCM?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +1

      My free LT TV Mix 7 IR (in the video description).

  • @martinmcqueen5994
    @martinmcqueen5994 4 місяці тому

    Would have preferred this to the HBE in the Express. And while they are at it bring back the Soldano as the lead like it was on the original pod

  • @Bjornsguitarspecials
    @Bjornsguitarspecials 8 місяців тому

    yeah such a good amp. they need to do this with the pv Panama too, or add the evh amp's in the HELIX

    • @lebebop1682
      @lebebop1682 8 місяців тому +2

      There is PV Vitriol amp model (from the Peavey Invective, which is basically an upgraded amp from the 5150 (PV Panama)).
      I think that it's what you are looking for.

    • @Bjornsguitarspecials
      @Bjornsguitarspecials 5 місяців тому

      @@lebebop1682 yeah I love the vitriol. Signature model of misha mansoor (invective) but I also like if they can add some evh amps and ofcourse the boogie mark C++. Oh well, i’m happy with the helix

    • @lebebop1682
      @lebebop1682 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Bjornsguitarspecials Yeah the Mark II C++ or the JP2C would be my dream amp.
      I hope it will be in the Helix one day

  • @rockstarjazzcat
    @rockstarjazzcat 8 місяців тому +2

    Everyone should have access to a decent JCM 800. Yeah for happy guitar fanatics!

  • @davetube2ful
    @davetube2ful 8 місяців тому +1

    LOL i didn't know you did Helix, I've owed a helix since 2015, and recently bought a FM3 turbo

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +3

      Modellers are like Pokemon, gotta catch'em all!

    • @wonderz_808
      @wonderz_808 5 місяців тому

      hows the fm3? thinking about getting one

    • @davidsalinas4872
      @davidsalinas4872 4 місяці тому

      @@wonderz_808 I'm probably the wrong guy to be asking I still use a helix live, but with an amplifier. No modeling. I'm just using the FM3 at home right now For practicing and recording through my monitors. That sounds pretty good. In my personal opinion I think they need to revamp the whole fractal system. Helix is way ahead as far as ease of use. and snapshots and comes with a Built-in pedal. imo. i'm also in my 60's but still gigging weekly.

  • @artsal
    @artsal 2 місяці тому

    Hello , who is James freeman? Thanks great video

  • @OliverDayGuitar
    @OliverDayGuitar 7 місяців тому

    What IR are you using here? for the JCM? Your one, on the link?

  • @ajohnhayes
    @ajohnhayes 8 місяців тому

    Hi Leon! Would you mind letting me know what song you're playing at 10:17? I can't remember the name of it for the life of me and it's bothering me to no end 😂

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому +1

      Psalm of Lydia by Nevermore

  • @mtguitar5150
    @mtguitar5150 8 місяців тому +1

    How does it stack up to the Lion?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому

      Looking forward to trying the Lion and comparing!

  • @carlossalazar4508
    @carlossalazar4508 8 місяців тому

    Still waiting on a proper Mark 2C type

  • @GuitaristGuyJames
    @GuitaristGuyJames 8 місяців тому +1

    Fractal has to get on board with the Nobel drive and the feedback effect like the freqout

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому

      Nobels just got added. You can get a pretty convinving feedbacker using an exp pedal and the synth block already, but a block would be sweet.

  • @R3dbudd
    @R3dbudd 8 місяців тому

    The bright cap is a blessing and a curse on 800’s. Guess that’s why they left it out (on previous models). I like it for gain but wish you could switch it off on the low gain input for clean sounds. But overall pretty sweet.

    • @R3dbudd
      @R3dbudd 8 місяців тому

      Try running it with the Line 6 Doom in parallel. It’s an 800 with a HiWatt 6550 power section. Working on a patch now with ribbon mics and Greenback/v30 dual cabs.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому

      800/Hiwatt hybrid ! Get in me

  • @ivorharden
    @ivorharden 8 місяців тому

    I wish they could make a digital feedbacker pedal. It would be easier than to install a sustainiac system.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому

      Digitech Freqout

  • @markadiusz3665
    @markadiusz3665 8 місяців тому

    I have to admit that the feedbacker sounds way cooler than its description. Definitely gonna check that out when I update.
    Also - how did you set up the EQ block before the Marshall block? Just plain curious.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому

      Oh yeah I should have mentioned! 6dB boost at 2khz, low cut at 120hz, overall boost of 10dB

    • @markadiusz3665
      @markadiusz3665 8 місяців тому

      @@LeonTodd thanks! Gonna try it out myself!

  • @hotchiwitch-h1f
    @hotchiwitch-h1f 8 місяців тому

    Weird, I tried the new JCM amp models in my HX and they still sound like s**t compared to my FM3. I'll look at Atomic again for budget Marshall modelling.

  • @marcelmaxa5312
    @marcelmaxa5312 8 місяців тому

    Hi Leon, is it possible to buy your My HX Stomp Preset Pack separately so that I don't have to subscribe for months? I love your Grease factory patch with IR LT TV mix7. The Delay setting is famous.
    We tried with a friend in his studio the Grease factory patch on hx stomp through a quality sound box and good monitors and when we started the backtrack and played on Gibson custom
    I almost peed my pants. It sounded amazing.
    For me you are the best youtuber on the web.
    I don't want to commit for months. I just need your presets.
    I will be glad if you at least answer me.
    Hi Max
    Czech Republic.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  8 місяців тому

      Flick me an email Leontod@gmail.com

    • @marcelmaxa5312
      @marcelmaxa5312 8 місяців тому

      Thanks for the email, I sent you a message.@@LeonTodd

  • @james-f1802
    @james-f1802 8 місяців тому

    😍

  • @bangdude5630
    @bangdude5630 8 місяців тому

    If They only have 1 amp it should be 2203. Super versatile.

  • @Ghazwan-rb2ov
    @Ghazwan-rb2ov 8 місяців тому

    I’m disappointed because of the DSP to get feedbacker block for my preset

  • @chrisx742
    @chrisx742 2 місяці тому

    These companies are just tone matching Fractal now... If it sounds different than the Fractal, people complain, so now the smart companies are just using EQ match to make their old models sound like the competition. Not sure this is a good thing.

  • @smith981
    @smith981 5 місяців тому

    That Feedbacker should be named "Dingo Trap".

  • @Surfandmusicequipmentreviews
    @Surfandmusicequipmentreviews 8 місяців тому

    Still sounds lifeless compared to the fractal