Line 6 Helix Stadium Pre-Launch Discussion

I still would be curious to know though what will fit in one preset , since there is no preset spillover at launch
Like would something like a Princess and Revv Red Agoura amp w poly capo in front and poly de tune work and how much DSP would be left
I guess we will know more once the DSP is fully optimized?
 
Chocol8 said:
You can't just put a piece of scrap plexiglass or polycarbonate over the top to protect it without losing the ability to touch it.
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Don't they have multiple encoders and buttons that allow you to navigate everything perfectly without the touch screen?

Like, you are free to armor up your touch screen for short periods of time when you think it may be in danger. That shouldn't stop you from using it fully in any way shape or form.
 
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Given that there's gonna be a mobile app, I'd protect the onboard touchscreen and use the app to do some finetunings. Or just the knobs.
 
Sascha Franck said:
Given that there's gonna be a mobile app, I'd protect the onboard touchscreen and use the app to do some finetunings. Or just the knobs.
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Yeah, when there is an app for an iPad or similar tablet that does everything, I would cover the screen and the controls other than the foot switches. I am simply not into bending down and adjusting shit while I have a guitar strapped to me. Heck these days I am not into bending down at all because standing back up is no longer a given I can 100% count on!
 
Chocol8 said:
You can't just put a piece of scrap plexiglass or polycarbonate over the top to protect it without losing the ability to touch it.
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Given that Stadium's LCD is flush-mounted and glued into the extruded aluminum chassis, there's close to zero risk of fluid ingress. If you want to wring your hands about beer being spilt, you can always worry about the venting holes along the back and front, which should never be covered to avoid thermal issues. Thankfully the rear vents are somewhat protected by the UI cluster overhang.
 
Digital Igloo said:
Given that Stadium's LCD is flush-mounted and glued into the extruded aluminum chassis, its additional touch layer adds absolutely zero additional risk of fluid ingress. If you want to wring your hands about beer being spilt, you can always worry about the venting holes along the back and front, which should never be covered to avoid thermal issues. Thankfully the rear vents are somewhat obscured by the UI cluster overhang.
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I am not particularly worried about liquids getting in as much as shit cracking the screen. I have had power tubes shattered by a thrown bottle ricocheting off the wall behind my amp (some idiot left the back panel off, but I am not naming any names) so I might be a little more paranoid than a normal person.
 
Chocol8 said:
I am not particularly worried about liquids getting in as much as shit cracking the screen. I have had power tubes shattered by a thrown bottle ricocheting off the wall behind my amp (some idiot left the back panel off, but I am not naming any names) so I might be a little more paranoid than a normal person.
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That's some Gambit/Daredevil level throwing there.
 
Chocol8 said:
I am not particularly worried about liquids getting in as much as shit cracking the screen. I have had power tubes shattered by a thrown bottle ricocheting off the wall behind my amp (some idiot left the back panel off, but I am not naming any names) so I might be a little more paranoid than a normal person.
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That's my worry, too.
But as already said, if there is a app for the Stadium at some time, then I wouldn't use the touchscreen in live situations and cover it up
 
Given that Agoura is modelling to component level, I guess it’ll be reasonably simple to do Agoura fuzz models of the vintage kind in future? A fuzz face has 10 components I think (including the pots) so those would be low hanging fruit for the future?
 
Gary_W said:
Given that Agoura is modelling to component level, I guess it’ll be reasonably simple to do Agoura fuzz models of the vintage kind in future? A fuzz face has 10 components I think (including the pots) so those would be low hanging fruit for the future?
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Not sure about low-hanging fruit, but yes, Agoura could technically be used to model drive, distortion, fuzz, and perhaps other types of pedals. Sound Design is focused on Agoura amps right now tho'.
 
Digital Igloo said:
Not sure about low-hanging fruit, but yes, Agoura could technically be used to model drive, distortion, fuzz, and perhaps other types of pedals. Sound Design is focused on Agoura amps right now tho'.
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Great stuff - really looking forward to getting to know this device and see how it grows :)
 
mikah912 said:
Why do y'all think touchscreens are more susceptible to dropped mics or spilled beer than non-touchscreens?
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Mikael Dez said:
I get your point but that’s not answering his question. How is that more susceptible to damage than a non touch screen device (OG Helix, Fractal devices, etc)
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Well it’s a larger GLASS SCREEN AREA. So easier target I guess
 
mikah912 said:
Why do y'all think touchscreens are more susceptible to dropped mics or spilled beer than non-touchscreens?
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I don't think that's the issue. IMO the possible issue is that a 'wet' touchscreen often behaves quirky and stops responding reliably to interactions. Even a few drops of sweat can do that.
 
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