Line 6 Helix Stadium Pre-Launch Discussion

[Karl Houseknecht]

If you don't think that JCM800 tone at the start of that clip with Pete Thorn playing sounds awesome, I don't know what to say.

Easily the best amp in the current Helix. Stands right up there with the Fractal 2203 model. Can’t wait to try this Agoura model.

 

[Richard_G]

That’s too funny. Can you imagine the uproar?

Especially if the reveal was three years from now...

 

[Deadpan]

Why are Leon’s clips of the fractal always killer?

Some YouTubers use post processing. Not saying Leon does.

 

[dean701]

Matteo Mancuso

using a Helix


Using a QC


using an FM3


I am interested to see if the Stadium will make an appearance on his stage
regardless, all capable units...
there are no words regarding how well he can play.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Matteo Mancuso

using a Helix


Using a QC


using an FM3


I am interested to see if the Stadium will make an appearance on his stage
regardless, all capable units...
there are no words regarding how well he can play.

I haven’t watched the videos yet, but the Fractal sounded the best.

 

[dean701]

I haven’t watched the videos yet, but the Fractal sounded the best.

lol. it depends what firmware/week it was.

 

[paisleywookiee]

lol. it depends what firmware/week it was.

8.0 on the FM3 is a little sweeter in the mids, with a more percussive low end. On the Helix, 3.70 (not 3.71) had a more aggressive top end that I liked.

 

[Mooselake]

We also don’t know how many takes he did what postprocessing it was. Maybe he did like 10 different riffs and they only chose the ones they showed.

Maybe, but I don't know what difference that would make. Certainly no relevance to what I was pointing out. Someone like Thorne, if he played ten riffs, they'd be ten great sounding riffs

 

[Stone]

Why are Leon’s clips of the fractal always killer?

Cause he knows how to dial in toanz, and is a fantastic player, while he did influence me in buying a Fractal FM9' it was not based on the tones he demoed rather it was his intricate knowledge of the whole eco system and what can be done, truly a wealth of information in all things Fractal,

 

[banned]

Matteo Mancuso

using a Helix


Using a QC


using an FM3


I am interested to see if the Stadium will make an appearance on his stage
regardless, all capable units...
there are no words regarding how well he can play.

You know how better guitarists inspire you? Well MM just provides such an OVERDOSE that your system can't handle it and you just want to quit altogether.

And there are so many out there - Bireli Lagrene, Frank Gambale, Allan Holdsworth.....it's an unending list. Just stay off YouTube.

 

[banned]

Easily the best amp in the current Helix. Stands right up there with the Fractal 2203 model. Can’t wait to try this Agoura model.

There are many best amps. For me - the Park75, the Lonestar, The Voltage Queen amp....there are many good ones.

 

[dean701]

Here is a good example about player sounding same packs from Euge
Here is Fractal and OG helix clips you can hear them isolated at end of video and they are not to far apart IMO

I always smile when Euge pronounces his name.

 

[CorrosiveMatter]

@timbuck3 I am looking for someone that pre ordered the Stadium and is not going to take it, can I buy your pre order when your turn comes up?

 

[timbuck3]

@timbuck3 I am looking for someone that pre ordered the Stadium and is not going to take it, can I buy your pre order when your turn comes up?

 

[laxu]

@Digital Igloo is there any talk about having something like Helix Control for HX Stadium? Or will maybe Helix Control be upgraded to even be compatible with it?

I'm asking because this is what I would like to have: Smaller HX Stadium on a desk or top of a cab for easy adjustment on touchscreen, knobs etc without bending down. Health issues are a bitch. Then on the floor I have something like Helix Control for footswitching.

Obviously I can use any MIDI controller I want, but first party tools are always going to be the most compatible and easy to configure.

 

[Karl Houseknecht]

I'm asking because this is what I would like to have: Smaller HX Stadium on a desk or top of a cab for easy adjustment on touchscreen, knobs etc without bending down. Health issues are a bitch. Then on the floor I have something like Helix Control for footswitching..

It sounds to me like you really want a Stadium Rack.

 

[Sascha Franck]

It sounds to me like you really want a Stadium Rack.

If you really want to make use of the touchscreen, rack units wouldn't be too perfect for that purpose.

 

[laxu]

It sounds to me like you really want a Stadium Rack.

Nah, no rack units for me. They're a lot more bulky and with a touchscreen, we are probably talking about a 4U box where the touchscreen is at an awkward angle.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Sounds like Stadium0 is now a thing

 

[TubeStack]

I’d be interested in a VP4-sized Stadium (ie. bigger than Stomp but smaller than LT).