Line 6 Helix Stadium Talk

[mikah912]

I would wait and then see what they add. But buying a new flagship unit, I would guess that there was some new sounds in there. Like look.. it can now do this and this. Is that wierd to think?

There is a whole new modeling engine?!

 

[Mongillo19]

I would wait and then see what they add. But buying a new flagship unit, I would guess that there was some new sounds in there. Like look.. it can now do this and this. Is that wierd to think?

I think it's more so the whole "Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" idea. Not that you are throwing stones but the QC was quite bare when it launched, especially with what was promised. So to support that but then hate on another product is kinda a double standard.

However, I believe you have been critical of NDSP and their slow update pace. I also agree, L6 is getting more leeway with this launch which I get but also don't. The QC was NDSPs first hardware launch, youd expect hiccups.....but they really pushed the envelope of mismanagement of a launch, new product or not.

Honestly, I expected more out of L6 given they have plenty of experience launching products. But I'm also willing to give them the benefit of the doubt since they have a proven record.

 

[Lysander]

I would wait and then see what they add. But buying a new flagship unit, I would guess that there was some new sounds in there. Like look.. it can now do this and this. Is that wierd to think?

I mean... there's an entire new amp modelling engine in there? It launched with 22 new amps, most of them multi-channel

Pretty sure the QC hasn't gotten 10 new amps in the past 4 years.

I think it's more so the whole "Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" idea. Not that you are throwing stones but the QC was quite bare when it launched, especially with what was promised. So to support that but then hate on another product is kinda a double standard.

However, I believe you have been critical of NDSP and their slow update pace. I also agree, L6 is getting more leeway with this launch which I get but also don't. The QC was NDSPs first hardware launch, youd expect hiccups.....but they really pushed the envelope of mismanagement of a launch, new product or not.

Yeah, don't get me wrong, i can understand people who sees Stadium as too same-y to the OG Helix. But no new sounds - let alone, features?

 

[SeeD]

I hope it gets better and better with time!
And I hope that folk with Stadiums are happy
Even if I think it a wierd one... I hope thats ok too

 

[SeeD]

Yeah, don't get me wrong, i can understand people who sees Stadium as too same-y to the OG Helix. But no new sounds - let alone, features?

Yes that is what I mean! It`s like a new shiny Helix ( from the looks, at this moment )
I`m sure it will be good with time

 

[mbenigni]

Yes that is what I mean! It`s like a new shiny Helix ( from the looks, at this moment )
I`m sure it will be good with time

Well, that shine is coming off an 8" touchscreen in support of a full UI overhaul. So, no small thing.

 

[mbenigni]

The signal to noise ratio is very very good, and the overall sound quality is much better than the Quad Cortex - significantly so.

What do you mean by "overall sound quality", apart from s/n ratio? Are we talking about their respective amp/cab modeling here? (I'm just curious given the context of your other comments re: Agoura in this same post.)

 

[Dez]

MY $insertModelerBrand IS BETTER THAN YOURS AND YOU SHOULD FEEL BAD ABOUT IT

 

[mikah912]

Yes that is what I mean! It`s like a new shiny Helix ( from the looks, at this moment )
I`m sure it will be good with time

The Helix UI/UX is one of the most copied and commonly understood in the industry, and they own dozens of amps and cabs outright.

How different - in terms of content at launch - than the Helix did you expect it to be?

 

[JiveTurkey]

If you're going to sling it; just be honest and sling it instead of pretending you're some sort of innocent duckling who has no idea what the other person is talking about when they call you out on it. "Golly gee I hope it's great!"

It's pretty simple.

 

[Southpaw-DD]

Having a rough first 10 minutes with the Stadium. Can’t get past the login screen after connecting WiFi. No QR code or 6-digit code shows and entering username/password doesn’t enable the action button. Had to run to an appointment and will try later.