Helix 3.7: The Freeman Update

[James Freeman]

PS., I'm not talking about big amps like what L6 did in the past, it has to be smaller than lunchbox amps, something that will be an addon to the existing line of modelers, "HX Power Amp" or something like that.
The point is, if you pair the modeler with this proprietary power amp you have an exact replica of the original amp.

The key is measuring the real impedance curve in real time and sending it back to the modeler via ADC to be part of the virtual amp and and a class D poweramp, all in a small box.

 

[MirrorProfiles]

PS., I'm not talking about big amps like what L6 did in the past, it has to be smaller than lunchbox amps, something that will be an addon to the existing line of modelers, "HX Power Amp" or something like that.
The point is, if you pair the modeler with this proprietary power amp you have an exact replica of the original amp.

The key is measuring the real impedance curve in real time and sending it back to the modeler via ADC to be part of the virtual amp and and a class D poweramp, all in a small box.

With the right I/O and visual feedback, that could make some KILLER amp captures and IR's. In theory it could do preamp, poweramp, whole amp, amp and cab and IR's in the same pass. Might need a companion Helix ground isolation box to go with it

(would obviously need some powerful HW and features that may not be possible on current units).

 

[Lele]

Nope. It’s a fairly obvious box for us to make, with a really fun twist that will have a lot of people asking “when is [that really fun twist] coming to Helix?!”

A mini (guitar) power amp for a separate guitar cabinet?

 

[burningyen]

Obvious box...maybe another addition or update to the 4 series, like they did with the DL4 MkII. An FM4 MkII with more synth and filter options, more editing parameters (ADSR), LFO, and maybe a vocoder? A new PM4 pitch FX unit with custom scales and more powerful formant shifting? And all of this with the eventual port over to the HX units? YES PLEASE.

 

[pablo retamal]

oh... come on, why does helix always at last, mr klein? I won't be able to take out my helix until the end of the year to update it and save it again?

 

[dbagchee]

I think you guys are on to something. Maybe they will take the Catalyst power amp into a standalone box but have options for flat, different power tube modeling as well as IR/cab support for running direct.

 

[Digital Igloo]

Given that leaks always seem to preempt our press releases , it shouldn't be much longer now...

 

[JiveTurkey]

Given that our stuff always seems to leak , it shouldn't be much longer now...

TIME FOR A PRE-EMPTIVE STRIKE!

 

[SillyOctpuss]

Given that leaks always seem to preempt our press releases , it shouldn't be much longer now...

So who do we thinks going to jump the gun this time? Anonymous reddit leak or Mitch from Sweetwater... Or is Mitch the secret reddit leaker?

 

[Digital Igloo]

So who do we thinks going to jump the gun this time? Anonymous reddit leak or Mitch from Sweetwater... Or is Mitch the secret reddit leaker?

Good question. If we're taking bets, I'll say a smaller dealer from Scandinavia or Eastern Europe. They've hosed us in the past.

 

[dronerstone]

Good question. If we're taking bets, I'll say a smaller dealer from Scandinavia or Eastern Europe. They've hosed us in the past.

Finland?

 

[miggelblast]

Finland?

... which is not part of either...

 

[dronerstone]

... which is not part of either...

Yeah, sorry if that's not clear, but I was just joking.

 

[the-trooper]

Given that leaks always seem to preempt our press releases , it shouldn't be much longer now...

Will 3.7 come with an updated user manual?
Since there have been significant changes I can no longer get into forum fights with internet strangers by telling them to RTFM, and this is causing me great emotional distress.

 

[Perrymusica]

What beautiful anxiety line6 generates in me when an update is approaching! thank you!

 

[Alex Kenivel]

PS., I'm not talking about big amps like what L6 did in the past, it has to be smaller than lunchbox amps, something that will be an addon to the existing line of modelers, "HX Power Amp" or something like that.
The point is, if you pair the modeler with this proprietary power amp you have an exact replica of the original amp.

The key is measuring the real impedance curve in real time and sending it back to the modeler via ADC to be part of the virtual amp and and a class D poweramp, all in a small box.

With the right I/O and visual feedback, that could make some KILLER amp captures and IR's. In theory it could do preamp, poweramp, whole amp, amp and cab and IR's in the same pass. Might need a companion Helix ground isolation box to go with it

(would obviously need some powerful HW and features that may not be possible on current units).

Obvious box...maybe another addition or update to the 4 series, like they did with the DL4 MkII. An FM4 MkII with more synth and filter options, more editing parameters (ADSR), LFO, and maybe a vocoder? A new PM4 pitch FX unit with custom scales and more powerful formant shifting? And all of this with the eventual port over to the HX units? YES PLEASE.

 

[norminal]

Given that leaks always seem to preempt our press releases , it shouldn't be much longer now...

Man, I’m so happy for you @James Freeman.

 

[James Freeman]

I have to hear and measure shit to believe it, until then I trust nothing and no one.

 

[Bob Zaod]

Good question. If we're taking bets, I'll say a smaller dealer from Scandinavia or Eastern Europe. They've hosed us in the past.

Good question. If we're taking bets, I'll say a smaller dealer from Scandinavia or Eastern Europe. They've hosed us in the past.

 

[norminal]

Dear @Digital Igloo,

Working on a project and I could really use that 2203 model right now.

K. Thx. Bye.