Line 6 Helix Stadium Pre-Launch Discussion

[Mooselake]

Sheesh....can we lift the embargo now? I'd be happy to play with whatever's on there however it is.

On a different note - I gotta say - the size is just perfect! I had some hesitation initially but all gone now.

Yeah, seems like the cat's out of the bag and the world didn't come to a crashing halt. Doesn't seem like the folks who are getting them ahead of schedule are gathering with pitch forks and clubs on a lonely torch-lit hill, quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand, and all that. I'm a little bummed that mine didn't slip through tbh, mostly because GC already took my money (which of course is not Line 6's fault). I'm just hopeful the date doesn't slide any further right than what GC gave so I don't have to worry about being around to provide a signature over Thanksgiving weekend. First world problems for sure.

 

[laxu]

Honest question; would you rather add a nice amp to the stable or the Helix Stadium?

Depends on what you have already.

 

[mikah912]

Yeah, seems like the cat's out of the bag and the world didn't come to a crashing halt. Doesn't seem like the folks who are getting them ahead of schedule are gathering with pitch forks and clubs on a lonely torch-lit hill, quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand, and all that. I'm a little bummed that mine didn't slip through tbh, mostly because GC already took my money (which of course is not Line 6's fault). I'm just hopeful the date doesn't slide any further right than what GC gave so I don't have to worry about being around to provide a signature over Thanksgiving weekend. First world problems for sure.

I don't begrudge them trying to get their ducks in a row.

There been enough confusion already, and I'm sure one or more retailers would feel some kind of way if Line 6 just said "Ah, screw it. Start shipping." after they JUST told them to hold tight and wait for a specific launch date.

People are just getting squirrely after a long wait, and anxious to get it before the holiday break (where we will all be too consumed with visiting/hosting family to enjoy it much anyway LOL).

Like all launch drama, this will fade into the ether once people get it in their hands.

 

[Chocol8]

I have a fender twin and no pedals.

I was thinking about getting something with some gain; maybe a Marshall.

In that case, I would say Stadium for your next purchase. It will do so much more for you as far as both amp tones and effects. You can use it on its own or in front of the Twin to add effects.

My next purchase suggestion would the. be something like a Ceriatone Plexi if you want medium to Van Halen level gain. I am partial to the all access, which gives you a variety of Marshall options, but most of their Marshall style amps come with or can be ordered with an effects loop. That would give more flexibility with the Stadium and also let you use it as just a clean(ish) power amp for the Stadium.

If you want more gain, the hotter 2 hole Marshall variants including the modded ones come into play, or a modern higher gain amp. Most will also have effects loops to pair well with the Stadium.

A Twin, a Stadium, and a Marshall style head plus a couple cabinets and maybe a Fender FR-10 would be an amp stable that can do everything you need and almost everything you could want.

 

[Fireproof]

He can’t believe it.

 

[wharf rat]

In that case, I would say Stadium for your next purchase. It will do so much more for you as far as both amp tones and effects. You can use it on its own or in front of the Twin to add effects.

My next purchase suggestion would the. be something like a Ceriatone Plexi if you want medium to Van Halen level gain. I am partial to the all access, which gives you a variety of Marshall options, but most of their Marshall style amps come with or can be ordered with an effects loop. That would give more flexibility with the Stadium and also let you use it as just a clean(ish) power amp for the Stadium.

If you want more gain, the hotter 2 hole Marshall variants including the modded ones come into play, or a modern higher gain amp. Most will also have effects loops to pair well with the Stadium.

A Twin, a Stadium, and a Marshall style head plus a couple cabinets and maybe a Fender FR-10 would be an amp stable that can do everything you need and almost everything you could want.

 

[TheTrueZoltan!]

I've been playing the excellent Peavey Invective model in Helix Native all day. It sounds fantastic and feels just as good. I'm really curious if we will get an Agoura version of the Invective.

 

[Iron1]

He can’t believe it.

He really can’t.

 

[Mongillo19]

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Love the vibe!

 

[wharf rat]

In that case, I would say Stadium for your next purchase. It will do so much more for you as far as both amp tones and effects. You can use it on its own or in front of the Twin to add effects.

My next purchase suggestion would the. be something like a Ceriatone Plexi if you want medium to Van Halen level gain. I am partial to the all access, which gives you a variety of Marshall options, but most of their Marshall style amps come with or can be ordered with an effects loop. That would give more flexibility with the Stadium and also let you use it as just a clean(ish) power amp for the Stadium.

If you want more gain, the hotter 2 hole Marshall variants including the modded ones come into play, or a modern higher gain amp. Most will also have effects loops to pair well with the Stadium.

A Twin, a Stadium, and a Marshall style head plus a couple cabinets and maybe a Fender FR-10 would be an amp stable that can do everything you need and almost everything you could want.

Oh yes! I’m definitely looking at Marshall’s. There is a 50W Lead in my area in the low-$2k territory, a few JCM-800 (EL34), and I’ve even thought about a EVH 5150 III (50W) as they can be had pretty cheap.

 

[mikah912]

I've been playing the excellent Peavey Invective model in Helix Native all day today. It sounds fantastic and feels just as good. I'm really curious if we will get an Agoura version of the Invective.

It'll be fun to see what gets Agoura-fied and what doesn't. I would think either the OG 5150 or the Invective has to make the cut if not both.

 

[StarF666]

He can’t believe it.

But that's another guy than the first one on the FB group, isn't he? So there are probably a few more out in the wild (not everybody making videos of it)?

 

[mikah912]

But that's another guy than the first one on the FB group, isn't he? So there are probably a few more out in the wild (not everybody making videos of it)?

Yeah, no way to know for sure. It all becomes moot in 7-14 days.

 

[GTR37]

Yeah, no way to know for sure. It all becomes moot in 7-14 days.

I think sooner maybe
DI said they completed the how to update to 1.1 video and its slated conservatively to release Tuesday ( although I think that’s a holiday ) so maybe Wednesday ?
If that is up on the site and ready to go I expect that the green light will be given pretty much around that time

 

[Digital Igloo]

I think sooner maybe
DI said they completed the how to update to 1.1 video and its slated conservatively to release Tuesday ( although I think that’s a holiday ) so maybe Wednesday ?
If that is up on the site and ready to go I expect that the green light will be given pretty much around that time

The "update" video is just an update on what and when things are happening—mainly a repeat of the "Getting Ready For Helix Stadium" post I made on FB for those smart individuals who avoid the whole of FB like the wretched hive of scum and villainy it is. Paul Hindmarsh made an updating firmware video and that's dropping the morning of launch.

 

[Fireproof]

But that's another guy than the first one on the FB group, isn't he? So there are probably a few more out in the wild (not everybody making videos of it)?

Yes this is the second one we’ve seen in the wild.

 

[mikah912]

The "update" video is just an update on what and when things are happening—mainly a repeat of the "Getting Ready For Helix Stadium" post I made on FB for those smart individuals who avoid the whole of FB like the wretched hive of scum and villainy it is. Paul Hindmarsh made an updating firmware video and that's dropping the morning of launch.

Are you referring to that post in mid-October about what to do with your HX presets and such before powering up the Stadium?

 

[Fireproof]

It'll be fun to see what gets Agoura-fied and what doesn't. I would think either the OG 5150 or the Invective has to make the cut if not both.

I’m guessing they plan on updating all Amps eventually. The question is what sequence and how long will they take? And I’m guessing there will be some focus on updating effects along the way too, so those might get interspersed with new Agoura amps.

 

[mikah912]

I’m guessing they plan on updating all Amps eventually. The question is what sequence and how long will they take? And I’m guessing there will be some focus on updating effects along the way too, so those might get interspersed with new Agoura amps.

DI specifically said he didn't want to commit to updating all HX amps because they'd like to do new stuff too. And at least one HX amp - the Trainwreck Express - isn't even available to them anymore to be updated.

For effects, I think people will largely want more and different effects. An updated "Plateaux reverb" wouldn't really be worth the trouble, although I do think they would do themselves a favor by exposing more parameters to make their reverbs and delays even more tweakable.

 

[banned]

And at least one HX amp - the Trainwreck Express - isn't even available to them anymore to be updated.