Line 6 Helix, demo by Pete Thorn
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- Опубліковано 13 січ 2016
- A full demonstration of the Helix, by guitarist Pete Thorn
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This video has been out for 8 years and I just bought my Helix yesterday (a couple promotions later). No regrets. It does more than I need it to and sounds better than anything I've owned. I couldn't be happier. Pete's demo made me drool over it and I just came back to hear him play through it again. Just reaffirms I didn't make a bad decision.
I'm considering one myself...I have nice tube amps but find myself using Amplitude 5 most of the time. This would be a nice addition to use as my audio interface and have a bit more tactile control as well as being able to reamp and have external processing power.
this video is the reason I bought a helix. 6 years later I'm still blown away by how good this thing is
is the Line 6 Helix a digital amp sampler ? I have a Line 6 DL4 which is a delay sampler and it has some great delay choices. Thanks !
Good thing the product keeps evolving with software updates.
Manufacturers should be lining up at the door for Pete's expert product demonstrations..
This has some of your absolute best playing and songwriting in it Pete wow!
Exactly what I want to say. This Intro Song directly motivated me to grab my guitar.
Totally!!!! Amazing playing.
The more I watch Pete's demos... the more I realize that it doesn't matter what machine/s he uses, it's all in the fingers and his musical ability... amazing.
Pete, you have become the gold standard for gear demos. Hands down.
I must comment to this. I am playing better just from watching Pete Thorn. Just witnessing the creativity has been so inspirational. Pedal demos have never been so good. I am now writing/playing/producing my own tunes. Thanks for all you do for us hackers.
Thanks so much Mark!
I love that you never shy away from using a chorus . Wonderful one at that on this demo.
I seriously want like a 3 hour video of you going in depth on the Helix. All other commentators can go away now...this pretty much settled any questions I had about the Helix.
Honestly, every tone was great, whether it was modeled or a real amp. Crazy how good that sounds. Maybe the Helix might actually be worth the hefty price tag.
as always you make the best videos Pete, very grateful for your hard work and experience
Thanks for always being so thorough Pete, love these reviews!
Pete Thorn is an amazing player and he knows how to demonstrate a complex system in a way we can all understand. Superb job Pete! This makes me want to run out and get a Helix. It's just so damn impressive. I love the songs you developed in this video.
What a fantastic video! Awesome job!
Thank you Pete for a truly great window into what this unit can do. I saw it at the LA Amp Show, I was in love with it immediately. It's so vast, that I loved the way you answered all the questions I've heard, simply by showing how it's done.
His videos are the only demo videos that I dont skip straight to the playing.hes incredibly informative without being sterile.and he always demonstrates everything in a practical way thats actually incredibly useful
i already own a Helix and Pete just sold me on it again!
Hahahha
Hahahaha
one of the best demos of the helix on the net! great job pete always the king of demos :)
Thanks much!!!!
+Jubel Thomas The best one actually :)
ales agreed :)
Jubel Thomas .... FanFknTastic on this demo dude. This just sold me on the Helix. People fight so much over tone (which is important.. duh), but the level of flex this has to be a straight to PA machine AND super flex to incorporate your fav pedals, amps and how you can marry them all as one. AWESOME !
Pete Thorn great video i just have a question im thinking about buying this pedal my question is can i save sounds on the helix? And if I turn the pedal off will it save my sounds that I have?
Excellent demo Pete. Your demos are always inspiring with great guitar playing. Keep them coming
Awesome review/tone/chops! Thanks for sharing and demoing! Such a flexible device!
Great job... as usual I might add. I think this was the best way to really show what the Helix is capable of.
+Chris Martins (“Shredchris”)
Yes, Great Job... Bel Engin cet Hélix.... Je suis Fan...
you should sell a cd of these short demos you do…the tunes are very cool and well thought out…great tones and playing (as usual)...
Thanks Pete, I've been waiting half a year for a demo like this one. Great job!
Thorough review and fantastic multitrack demo! Super video from Pete yet again!
Really tasteful and melodic playing Pete, respect!
The Helix is the fourth product I have bought based off one of your videos, Pete! Your demos definitely do their job haha. Also, it was great to see someone demoing a Helix playing something other than downtuned chuggy metal riffs.
easier on the back and the wallet then a 100 watt head I would say
Gravel Freeman I think these units excel at high gain but aren't realistic at clean and mild gain tones. Hence metal guys are a sweet spot.
690MBCOMMANDO
I'm not much into Metal but to me it seems to be the other way round, even in my Boss GT-10 the clean and low gain sounds are pretty decent, sometimes even really good but everything high-gain is absolutely awful.
With expensive units like AxeFx or Helix it may be a bit better but still not always great it seems.
The more gain is used the worse the amp-models get in comparisons with real amps.
Pete, you provide the most articulate and insightful demos - thanks!
Amazing!! Loving all your reviews. Truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing your talent. Keep them coming!
Love the end of the shot when you're standing up, really feeling it, looks like you almost toppled over. Made me laugh a bit and then pick up my guitar. Cheers Pete. @Pete Thorn
+Travis Sexsmith I probably almost did, I'm not that coordinated haha
When he comes in with the white Suhr... dear lord, that tone!
Great tones. Great playing. Great explanation. Great demo. Way-to-go Pete!
Yes! Thanks for making this video Pete!
amazing work!
Thorn you are a BEAST
Everything there sounds awesome. I absolutely want one of these!
Amazing creativity and playing as usual Pete!
I love all the tone snob comments. These guys can all hear the hairs on a gnats ass rubbing together.
I think the Helix sounds great here. I play in a blues band with a guy who uses one of the older Line 6 units and the tone he gets live is killer.
yep. you just have to know how to dial them in. judging a unit by its factory presets is like forming an opinion based on reading only a headline and not the full story.
MeTuLHeD , I concur. These guys think they can truly tell the differences based on UA-cam. Lol. On my other channel, I have fooled so many thinking they are hearing real tube amps, which I own an old Mesa Dual 2channel Rectoverb, Bogner Ecstasy, Fender Twin, Splawn Quick Rod still. I unfortunately don't use them as much as my original Line 6 Vetta 1 stock no upgrades, still has the lawsuits names of the amps. The reason is at home, I can't crank the tube amps anymore. I love them but my Vetta has been so fine tuned by me, it sounds great, can rock and write at 3 am, and for some reason, sounds amazing. Most of my clips that have fooled people has been Vetta. Lol. Saying that, I am looking at finally blowing the dust out of my wallet to buy one of these Helix. I haven't bought anything new amp wise in quite a few but based on what I have heard recently live with one of these. I want one, Petes words also convinced me.
Well, we all know what opinions are like... :)
@Bud Wiser well to be fair their older stuff like the spider didn't sound very good when compared to a tube amp. Add that to poor demos and 15 yesr olds trying to play metal out of them and the hate towards the brand just grew and grew. But they've knocked it out of the park now. You're fooling yourself if you don't think this thing sounds just as good as any tube amp on the market now.
I use a pod 2.0 and direct to the PA works very well!
I am 60 and you are my guitar Hero! LOL! I like your video. Not only noise like others. Very inspiring.
:) thanks
LOL! Im 62 and also find Pete inspiring....
I am 65 in October and I need all the inspiration I can get. :)
I'm 64 and I suck at guitar. But it makes me happy. It makes my heart smile to see the young people play so damn good.
The best demo of the product by far. Really appreciate the time and prep that went into making a great song, excellent description, awesome tones and practical application of the unit. The custom IR's seem to make the tone even more realistic and the best on YT (good advice to download). Well-edited video too-I like how the vid started out in the daytime and ended up in the night-time; clearly you put in the hours! Thanks for posting
Great demo. I'd been wanting a Helix for 2 years. Finally got one a couple months ago. It's even better than I imagined it would be.
I've gotta say, the Anderton's demo didn't convince me the price of this unit was justified, but yours definitely did Pete. Every tone was stellar and especially that lead tone with the SLO model, GOD DAMN! Keep up the amazing demos!
+James Russo - That's because a Canadian knows how to throw down :) Hockey stick...guitar neck...Canadian + Wood = Magic.
8bigtubes Yeah that's pretty much true. We go to Rob and Lee for the jokes and to Pete for the tone.
+James Russo - That sound alone makes the price seem fair...and you aint gettin that kind of tone from a Soldano without pissing off the whole block. Super Lead Overdrive = face melted happiness
Rick Feith True that!
Never played one...but I've heard from a few reliable sources that they are the loudest heads around. Like ever.
Holy shit, this song is one of your best so far! Great demo. :)
+emdblues thanks!!
+emdblues i agree, even the lights on the Helix are rocking to the tune! :)
Glad to hear you say it is intuitive. That is the key thing with these multi effects. That puts it back on my radar.
This guy writes an awesome piece of music for each product he demos. Great job Pete!
I imagine this demo will sell more Helix unit's than any other advertising method Line6 could muster up. I hope you are covered well for you time Pete. This is an great demo and sound professional overview of the unit. The playing is fantastic as well. Thanks for taking the time to post this.
wonderful tones, Pete. Will i be seeing you at the Suhr party again next week?
+Ben Eller I will answer for him: Suhr Thing!
@@LucasLeCompteMusic I'm a bit late, but thank you Suhr.
@@blackie75 a bit late !? 😂 try 4 fucking years too late 🤪
Five years late Pete? You Suhr you’re a nice guy? That attitude is the quality of a squire.
Awesome demo Pete! The new Line 6 products sounds great and are designed exceptionally well. The build quality is also outstanding. Thank You
Exactly, THE BEST and amazing demo of the Helix, as always an awesome job Pete, thanks so much !!!!!
Fantastic demo! Pete, do you have a lossless copy of the recording?
Call me crazy, but listening with quality headphones to the HD version of this video, I actually preferred the Helix tones to the Suhr amps. The tone was smoother to my ear. That may be a different story in person, but it says a lot for the Helix that it can record so well!
Pete, what is your signal chain on this please? Helix -> Apollo -> DAW ?
The audio resolution is really good. Probably the best I've heard on YT.
Another great video by Pete Thorn!! Awesome! Thank you Mr. Thorn.
Pete - Killer demo! Love the patches (especially the clean AC30 patch). I've been using Helix since October, and have loved it. Best demo I've seen of Helix -- great job of showing it's versatility!
Killer!!!!! Are you going to be making these patches available for download Pete?
Not only is this guy a phenomenal guitar player. He's also got to be an absolutely incredible Studio sound engineer in order to capture 8 different guitar sounds yet they all sound separate and equal in the mix. Anyone who's ever tried to record multitrack guitars knows what I'm talking about. This guy deserves every perk from the industry that he can get...
No wonder he's got a signature Suhr Amp!!!
Well done Pete!!
clearly a real artist demoing a product, it's very enjoyable to listen your playing Pete
Killer demo and especially the solo, Pete! Always inspiring
Pete, while I you covered a staggering amount of options available by routing it every possible way, the one situation many of us might be interested in would be a demo featuring the 4CM exploring the different overdrive, distortion and fuzz options into a clean amp > speaker cab miced.
Killer demo Pete! Very complicated to my old brain - so I just listened and stared at the blinking non-blinking lights!
Did you notice much of a difference between using the Helix Plexi model, and using the SL68 into the Helix - enough to make it worth the effort of using a real amp?
The most useful demo of the helix I have seen as of yet by far. Much appreciated.
Great! There's a lot of Helix demos out there. This is definitely one of the best. When putting the Helix into the hands of a great guitarist who actually knows what he's doing with the machine it sounds amazing.
Pete, thanks so much for all the outstanding demos you do...
I just wanted to add some additional comments on Helix to what Pete has covered in this video.
I'd been an all tube amp kind of guy the majority of my 35 yrs. playing guitar, primarily Marshall & Mesa Boogie products but last year bought a Hughes & Kettner Grandmeister 36 Head and Cab which is much lighter to carry around. For the last 2 yrs. I've been looking for ways to lighten the load of gear I lug to practice and gigs but don't want to sacrifice tone to accomplish this, tried the HD500X a while back, then Boss GT100 but yuck no way, just didn't dig the tone at all compared to my tube amps. Then mid 2015 I was reading about Fractals AX8 and Line 6 Helix. Long story short, I bought the Helix December 1st, 2015 and absolutely think it's the best piece of gear to hit the market in my 35 yrs. playing guitar and chasing that perfect tone, especially at a $1499 price point. It was between the Fractal AX8 (I too was on their waiting list) and Helix, since Guitar Center gives 45 days to try purchases I figured there's nothing to lose trying Helix while on the waitlist for the AX8, if Helix sucked like previous stuff I've tried it would get returned immediately, same was the plan for the AX8 too.
My friend John has had an Axe Fx ll for just over a yr. and loves it, but for me rack gear is again just too much to lug around at my age of 56 so the Axe Fx ll was out but AX8 looked promising and so did Helix. Shortly after I got Helix and set up some patches John & I did a side by side comparison of amp model tones, effects, ease of programming, etc., it was an all around thorough comparison on a Saturday afternoon of Helix and the Axe Fx ll. To both of our surprise actually, Helix performed outstanding, the tones and effects had my friend John saying WTF more than a few times throughout the afternoon of testing, now John wants a Helix too... he actually admitted that when I asked if we could get together to do a compare that he chuckled and thought "yeah like that things going to compare with my Axe Fx, not", and now he wants one, ya gotta love it.
Here are some of the primary differences between Fractal products and Line 6 Helix:
The Axe Fx ll and the AX8 provide deeper editing capability of amp models. If you're into switching in/out different transformers, tubes, and other tube amp components then Fractal may be a better fit for you. However, Helix does provide the most important tweaking items to their Preamp & Power Amp models, for sure everything I need to get outstanding guitar tones. Personally, I want to dial up great guitar tones as effortlessly as possible and spend the majority of my time playing my guitar, and writing & producing music, not tweaking amp models for hours on end, Helix does this incredibly well and quickly. Helix also shines far above Fractal when it comes to ease of programming patches and setting up the foot switches and expression pedals to control anything and everything you could possibly want, and it does this quickly without the need for a computer. You can edit on the PC or Mac if you want but it's not necessary even for complex patch setups, everything is available on the huge color screen with no menu diving. Additionally, Helix has a built in pro quality USB audio interface with 8 ins/outs for direct recording to a DAW similar to the Axe FX ll only, the AX8 doesn't have an audio interface.
Here's another big difference between Helix and the AX8 which is a scaled down version of the Axe Fx ll and can only use 1 amp model at a time, Helix can do 4 amp models at one time if for some reason you wanted to do that. The reason is Helix combines the horsepower of their 2 DSP's rather than dedicating 1 to amp models and the other to effects. This gives users the options of using 1 amp model and a ton of effects, or perhaps 2 amp models, for a fatter sound, etc. I will say this much, I've yet to use up all the DSP horsepower in Helix and I've got some really complex patches with lots of effects. I've watched several AX8 tutorials and the guy is always maneuvering settings to keep from hitting the DSP's limits, I just haven't experienced this at all with Helix.
Just in case anyone is wondering, no I'm not affiliated in any way with line 6 or any other company. My opinions are strictly as a gigging/recording rock & roll guitar player for many years who'd been searching for an all in 1 box kind of tool that provides great guitar tone and effects in a lightweight highly portable package and Helix is it...
Hope this helps anyone who's on the fence with which direction to go, for me it was a no brainer after all the testing and comparing with the Axe Fx and all my own tube amps!
Hey man, when you went from a tube amp to the helix did it feel different to you?
I know when I transitioned from a bedroom solid state amp to a tube amp there was a massive difference in terms of how it felt.
Hi Pete, I was curious if these tones are available for download? As well which ownhammer IR's specifically did you use for these as the library's that come with each response are immense. As well was there any post processing to the tones outside the helix that were hearing? I'm using helix and I'm
Liking he option to use it as an entire rig. And I'm having trouble getting the kind of tones I want out of a PA. So I was wanting a good starting place to build from as these tones were some of the sounds I was looking to achieve with my helix. Thanks a bunch!
Absolutely fantastic video! Always great to hear a device in a mix. Great sound quality, and thanks for the advice about the hum eliminator. I never would've thought about that, but it seemed obvious once you said it.
Outstanding. I think this rig might be what I need. Thanks for everything.
Thanks for the great video, Pete. I noticed you had an Axe in your rack as well; any concise thoughts on comparisons between the two? I just got my rack model and foot controller, and grabbed a few of the Line 6 Mission pedals. I'm amazed how intuitive this thing is to use; coming from an Axe FX, which had a somewhat brutal learning curve (at least for me), I've only spent a few hours with this and was up and running, compared to the week I put in with the Fractal. So far, I have no complaints (minus possibly the lack of a Jubilee and VH4 amp sim; other than that it was well-worth the investment).
Pete,
Thanks so much for doing this. Great demo as always!
Question: Would you/are you going to replace your pedalboard setup with this?
+BakerImageGroup I would happily use it as another pedalboard with my amp, when I need something smaller! I will be experimenting with this...Maybe make a board with a few key pedals in the fx loops of the Helix.
Pete for this demo what amp are you using or is this with studio monitors ?
Thanks so much for this killer demonstration. As always, killer song and playing. You rock Pete
wow, that was probably the best demo I have ever seen. Great job!
I love your sound its so fresh and real. Pete have you ever done work with Lincoln Brewster?
That would be great! Lincoln is humble guy too. Played with Steve Perry in the 90s before he went solo.
Any chance of some Pete Thorn preset releases?
WOW! Excellent, thank you so much for this demo! I know it's 3 yrs old but just now ran across this. Great job, Pete!
What a great demo and playing as always! Thanks Pete!
I have a hard time getting a good tone out of the helix.. sometimes it’s too harsh on my drives and then other times I can’t get my patches to balance out sound level wise. What tips can you offer? What setup do I need at home to hear an accurate representation of what my sound will be like live? Anything will help. Thanks Pete 👍🏻
Return it and quit music all together. You remind me of one of those cork sniffers and SIR studios that have a Les Paul Custom and a 1966 Marshall Plexi and whine and bitch about 'not getting a good tone'.. Fuck you pal. it ain't the equipment.
@@acegibson9533 Jesus how does this guy deserve to be talked to like that? Just cause he has a Helix he isn't currently satisfied with?
E cause maybe he has all the digital thing on the earth and he HAS THE TONE. 😂
Wow, great tones and obviously fantastic playing and arranging! So as he demo'd each tone separately I thought each one was incredible. But then when he got to the tone that utilized the real amp with the load box you could just tell - there's still something lacking in the modeling. The real amp just had something that resonates better to my ears. Now in the context of a mix I don't think I could pick out which part was modeled or not, but just listening to each tone soloed there's some subtle difference.
That's where they really figured it out. For fly dates you can deal with the slight difference that you don't get with a real amp because you have a rock solid repeatable sound, you can used just the effects into a real amp, or you can use some of the effects and integrate your favorite pedals. I just played a show at the Whiskey and used my amp with the HX effects. Have to be honest there was other pedals on my board just so people didn't know that was all I was using. This is a great tool even if it's just for practice at home as you can put the song on through the Helix into your headphones and play along without needing recording equipment as extra. All my sounds are dialed in and I just use my amp with a load box so everything reacts like it does at the venue.
Hey Pete
Really appreciate the time you put into this thank you
My favorite of your videos so far. You are really selling the hell out if this thing! Sounds amazing! Came here because a buddy of mine just bought one and was raving about it.
Your strat (sunburst) sounds amazing! Who's it made by and what pickups are in the guitar?
It's a Fender! With original pickups. Except the neck pickup is currently an ML classic (suhr)
Any noise issues pete? Ive heard two helix units so far, one going LR direct into a PA and one into an AC30. Both had some significant signal noise. Any similar experience? Any settings to jump to when that happens? As always awesome playing and awesome review!
I used an isolation transformer on the cable running from helix to the amp input, when I was running 4 cable method. This kept it perfectly quiet. When connecting any unit 4 cable, you have to do this or you'll get a ground loop. Essential. Use an ebtech hum eliminator (model HE2) or Palmer PLI01 for this. Tools every guitarist should have!
+Pete Thorn
Hey Pete, would something like the Humbuster cables that Fractal recommends do the same job?
+8bigtubes I'm not actually sure- the hum buster cables are designed to do the same thing, BUT it's possible Fractal uses some sort of TRS jacks on their units, meant to be used in conjunction with the hum buster cables. In other words those cables might not work with other units. I'd get the ebtech 2 channel hum eliminator and just use that- it's great to have around! Once again- you NEED this box or an equivalent with anything you run 4 cable. For instance - Strymon Mobius, you can run pre and post (in front of amp and in FX loop simultaneously) and you must lift the send going to the amp, or the send going to the FX return, or you absolutely will have a ground loop. My pedalboard is full of ISO transformers!!
+Pete Thorn Ok. Thanks for the advice. I already have the 8-channel Ebtech Hum Eliminator so if I do get the Helix and run it in 4CM, I'll use one channel between the Helix output and the input of my amp. Thanks again, Pete :)
+Pete Thorn Whoa! I'd never heard about this. Would you mind visiting this issue in a future video, going over an example of the problem and how you use the ISOs? This sounds like a great topic. BTW - I run an Eventide H9 pre and post. I don't think I'm hearing any problems.
Thx Pete..just got my Helix..btw..
I'll always be thankful for your Eruption lesson series years ago. Best on youtube!!
Outstanding Video! Thanks Pete! Thorough, Detailed, Informative, Terrific!
Dude. You’re bad ass! I’m going to go buy the Helix now. Thanks! Bye bye, $1400!
Never knew Chris Angel shredded and did UA-cam.
more accurately, pete thorn also does magic.
Grey Sinclaire haha STFU
I LOVE the vibe in this song, really killer! Very cool riffage too, just great period Pete!
Great overview Pete, learned again quite some things. Very clearly and well explained. Thanks for sharing that!
Hey Pete, do you prefer Helix or AX8?
I have not tried an AX8, would like to.
Pete Thorn any chance that you will be doing a comparison video between the AX8 & the Helix?
Im struggling with the choice as well.
The AX-8 is less fancy,but more with more power i think.
@Runar KvammeI hear you. I really like that the Helix can do everything on-board and it seems so intuitive but all big name acts use Fractal so they have the "industry standard," on sound. Why can't the AX-8 just have good on-board editing lol.
Matt Gamba You can hook it up to the pc,and do editing there.
So the need for a massive LCD screen really isn't there😎
That poor pedalboard over there in the corner is just sitting there staring... thinking... "Yeah.. Whatever...You'll be outta here in a week....jerk..." Hah.
😂😂exactly
The amps are probably thinking the same thing
HeHe! That's pretty funny...kinda thinking the same thing.
helix mixed with real stompboxes and some other hardware is killer
Yeah, when your analog equipment gives you that "Told you so" look. Nothing wrong with Pete demos, but is it just me or does this thing sound lifeless?
Man I just love that song! Excellent work Pete!
Thanks for the review/demo. Another really awesome intro song!
At high risk of getting blown off, I'm gonna ask the question so many of us want you to answer. Does this unit or does this unit not improve on Line 6's tone quality enough to compete with Kemper and Fractal? Are the tones that good or not? When I have the choice between shelling out the cash for this now or waiting a year for Fractal to catch up on the AX8 Wait List, the opinion of Pete Thorn will make a big difference. Not addressing this in the video as much as says that the Helix is not on par with Kemper and Fractal.
+runningmayo Did you hear it?
+runningmayo He can't tell you stuff like that. He has relationships with many different companies, so that would be unwise. He'll always tell you when he likes something, but usually not a preference of one product over another. I've noticed this in the past, and it totally makes sense.
+Frank Ritchotte There's only so much you can hear on a compressed UA-cam video. But even so, it's telling that the modelled amps sounded great . . . until he lined in a Suhr amp. Those were the best sounds out of the nine.
+Larry Lachmann His business depends on his relationship with the OEMs, but it also depends on his reputation. If he can't express an honest opinion to the viewers, then his reviews are not worth more than the catchy tune at the beginning. As someone who is willing to shell out the cash for a high end product, I believe it's worth pressuring Pete to give an honest answer to this question. And I have heard him give honest comparisons on other products, express features that he wished they had, etc. If Pete is only willing to act as a corporate shill and put a product under shiny glass, then I have no use for his videos. I think he's better than that. We'll see if he answers. However, I do notice that the title reads 'demo' and not 'review' . . .
+runningmayo Yeah, he's really a demo guy. That's why I say what I do. To me it seems like he does the best, most comprehensive demos on UA-cam, putting the gear through it's paces, making really good recordings of songs. The he breaks down the parts and settings.. He leaves it for us to decide if somethings is of value to our own set of needs. I've turned off some videos that he's made after a minute when I realize that pedal or whatever isn't for me. You can tell when he's excited about a product, like in this video, but I don't remember him saying stuff like I like this amp more than that amp.
Why can't it just be plug in and play??? WHYYY? 😪😢
That's what a Princeton Reverb is for :)
Always the best reviews.
I have watched every video on youtube relevant to the Helix.
This is the most enjoyable review I've seen.
Thank you for putting this together.
Thanks!
Fractal Audio is crapping their pants right now.
Might be me but the real amps are destroying the Helix modelling. Tighter, clearer, less fizz. Great demo though.
+kevin andrigo You're right, the real amp has no rival.
the modeling always seems to have a plastic aftertaste to my ears
+kevin andrigo you did listen to the same video i did right? cuz i thought the helix held its own with the pt amp pretty frickin awesome actually, seeing that its digital and all.
You have to experience it live, it's an amazing piece of kit for a working musician.
still nothing like the real deal. digital has come a long way but not that far..lol line 6 is ok if you like crappy support with NO real upgrades since it came out except 2 matchless amps and a editor..lol I find the helix has that weird L6 sound just like all the other units they have come out with. It seems to have a cheesy flavor to it and I cant really put my finger on it.. I guess part of the issue is dsp they use. The axe fx xl+ uses 2 sharc dsp and just 1 of those is 50% faster than both dsp's that line 6 uses. is it worth 1k more? hell yeah. Line 6 has stepped up somewhat but then as they always do, stepped back since its launch, go figure??
Pete, your touch on the instrument is wonderful. I really enjoyed viewing and listening to your demo for the Helix as it was well done, to the point, clear and concise. Love the tones you put together and your approach to all of this today. Best wishes for continued and much success.
Very cool demonstration Pete! ROCK ON
Great demo; terrible haircut. ;D
Perhaps you like my new haircut better. I aim to please and I won't stop trying until you are happy
Pete Thorn well shit, don't just tease me, bro. Post a new video so I can see. ;)
You can please some of the people all of the time, all of the people some of the time and none of the people all of the time. Last night they (category 3) were at my show.
Hair? 👀
Pete Thorn the shaved sides? No.
great demo pete!! that sounds amazing! I'm definitely getting a line 6 helix now. Love the videos man! very informative, keep it up!
Fantastic demo Pete! I find your demos exceptionally well done and informative.
One of the best demos of ANY product. Amazing, Pete.
+Ryan Harding Thanks Ryan!