Line 6 Helix Stadium Pre-Launch Discussion

[wharf rat]

I want to hear a few of the presets.

Say what you will about the quality of Factory Presets, but I usually loved the Helix factory presets.

 

[paisleywookiee]

Is there a spoiler-free thread?

We’re not talking about a movie.

If we’re worried about people making shitty clips and then basing decisions on that, no company would ever sell a single modeler. Or amp. Or pedal. Or guitar.

 

[wharf rat]

We’re not talking about a movie.

If we’re worried about people making shitty clips and then basing decisions on that, no company would ever sell a single modeler. Or amp. Or pedal. Or guitar.

I’m definitely not canceling. The deal I got was too good. Probably never get that again.

 

[AlbertA]

This almost makes me want to cancel haha.

 

[AlbertA]

Rough crowd. Geezus

 

[wharf rat]

We’re not talking about a movie.

If we’re worried about people making shitty clips and then basing decisions on that, no company would ever sell a single modeler. Or amp. Or pedal. Or guitar.

To some degree, though, it’s helpful when ordinary people play it because the influencers have a stake in it sounding amazing.

 

[StarF666]

It belongs to San Whang, one of their sound engineers - his personal amp.

And we just got lucky he doesn't own a Marshall Valvestate?

...and I know these can sound pretty decent and the stereo ones are a nice modeler platform.

 

[mikah912]

Yeah, but that isn’t a prized modern version of an AC30 by any means. I’m hoping it’s usable for my needs because that’s the one type of amp I use 98% of the time.

I've honestly really liked the Vox CC clips I've heard thus far, but I would say I think the Carillon might be the best Vox/DC30 amp in Helix or, ostensibly, Stadium.

It's basically a Hype Knob version of that type of amp.

 

[StarF666]

I also like the L6 originals. And I guess if the CC was good enough for them to model it will probably be fine. I was just curious why they didn't opt for some vintage AC30 (though they are all quite different).

 

[Sascha Franck]

What is the signal chain here? Is the guy micing the room?

Yeah. Says interface and studio monitors - but records with his phone or something. Way to go.

 

[Fireproof]

Yeah. Says interface and studio monitors - but records with his phone or something. Way to go.

Seems like his phone recording the audio output of his monitors. ??

 

[Dom Mcsweeney]

Yep - didn't you all know?


This is the only way to get the 'amp in the room' sound.

 

[Sascha Franck]

Seems like his phone recording the audio output of his monitors. ??

Sure. Just the way to record things.
We've got enough great recordings from Suno these days.

 

[paisleywookiee]

I’ve got a sick video of the new Mesa Mark IIC+ HRG. I recorded it on my T-Mobile Sidekick, hope that’s okay.

 

[GTR37]

I’ve got a sick video of the new Mesa Mark IIC+ HRG. I recorded it on my T-Mobile Sidekick, hope that’s okay.

That’s perfect post it up
I know you are likely in the same room as the amp but
If you were down the hall that would be even better

 

[paisleywookiee]

That’s perfect post it up
I know you are likely in the same room as the amp but
If you were down the hall that would be even better

Actually, I was outside in front of the store recording, whilst my pal played it. Wanted to capture that amp in a store but standing outside tone.

 

[Karl Houseknecht]

I think the Carillon might be the best Vox/DC30 amp in Helix

If that’s a good hyped AC then I guess I’m not a fan of the hype control. I do not like any of those Catalyst amps. They sound fake. Hyped, even.

 

[BahamaDada]

I want to hear a few of the presets.

Say what you will about the quality of Factory Presets, but I usually loved the Helix factory presets.

You and I may be the only 2 persons in the whole wide world to actually like the (later) factory presets.

I came to the HX at 2.5 (I guess) and even then I could never get the hate for the factory presets. Some were great, some were okay, some were meh. Just what I would expect from a preset made by another person , with another guitar (probably), for another genre (probably) and with another playback system (probably).

So, yes, show us the factory presets!

 

[I S]

I always found the factory presets, including the new ones, less relevant to my playing at home. But I think many of those presets are meant to be used in a mix context, and I'm sure they shine there.

You and I may be the only 2 persons in the whole wide world to actually like the (later) factory presets.

Do you play them in a mix?

 

[BahamaDada]

I always found the factory presets, including the new ones, less relevant to my playing at home. But I think many of those presets are meant to be used in a mix context, and I'm sure they shine there.


Do you play them in a mix?

For demos: Yes. A lot.

I played bass with the Helix in a band. I don't know if I ever used one in a recording or a gig as I'd always have some personal tastes (distortion etc.), but I did a lot of rehearsals with them.