Line 6 Helix Stadium Talk

[SillyOctpuss]

True. Such a shame as they have been superb up to this point.

I quit after finishing the second one, I didn't like his writing style.

 

[CakeEater]

Assuming that with helix stadium is still possible to build chains of snapshots like is possible on OG Helix, if you like to make things a bit more complicated more elegant, you can use snapshots in stomp A or B view and command center, if you are not already using snapshots for other things.

You need two snapshots, one that has reverb A on and B off, and one that has reverb B on and off A off.

Assign snapshot A to the footswitch you like via command center and set it to show snapshot B once is selected. Then set snapshot B to show snapshot A when selected.

You'll have a single footswitch that will toggle between snapshot A and B. Name the snapshots accordingly* and set to color rings as you wish.

* You can name them to show the reverb that is on or the reverb will be on if you press.

To avoid other blocks to be turned on and off by mistake set their snapshot bypass control to off. Do it at least for any block bypass assigned directly to a footswitch.

If you are using other footswitches or an expression pedal to control parameters in of the reverb blocks, to a avoid conflicts set the snapshot control of those parameters to off.

Thanks, that's a good idea! While I do have generic graduated snapshots set up, I actually almost never use them. So using snapshots via command centre for this would be a better use.

I suppose I could use Stomp B as well, but I'd like them to toggle inversely on a single foot switch for convenience. I'll give it a go today, and see what works!

 

[HotRats]

Thanks, that's a good idea! While I do have generic graduated snapshots set up, I actually almost never use them. So using snapshots via command centre for this would be a better use.

I suppose I could use Stomp B as well, but I'd like them to toggle inversely on a single foot switch for convenience. I'll give it a go today, and see what works!

I used this method on my kitchen sink pedalboard style presets with OG helix for toggling between clean and crunch sounds, being them models or my actual tube amp.

 

[Gary_W]

Happy New Year everyone :). A story for you (either inspiring or a cheese fest, you tell me).

When I saw the Stadium info come out last Summer, I must admit I was in a bit of a rut with my playing. I was hoping this thing might give me an inspiration nudge - although I’d acquired a couple of new guitars, I hadn’t updated my main noise making solution for years so I pre-ordered. I know you shouldn’t need gear to inspire you but I suppose I was bored and looking for something to kick me into practicing more / just playing in general as I was picking up guitar less frequently than ever.

Back in September whilst waiting for the XL launch, I snapped my fretting hand little finger badly enough to need surgery. When I told the initial surgeon I saw that my main aim was getting back to playing guitar normally, his poker face was dire and he told me it was a really bad break that would never be the same again. Although I’d been in a rut, the idea of never being able to play normally again was pretty horrific brain-wise - I was picturing selling guitars which might sound doom-mongering but (considering it’s just a little finger) it hit me hard and that’s where the less positive side of me went. First thing I considered was Timbucking my pre-order for the XL - no point spending money on the shiny new thing I wouldn’t be able to use. My wife told me I’d adapt and get back to playing - she persuaded me to keep the pre order on the books as something to look forward to. So I read about a few folks who adapted and kept the pre-order. Thankfully, the lady who actually did my surgery was awesome. For some time I couldn’t play at all (splint plus a wire physically sticking out the end of my finger) but I’m back to playing normally which I’d pretty much given up on. Tingles a bit and some pain but I will absolutely take that compared with where I thought I’d be with this right now. Both the surgeon and my wife did me an absolute solid with my recovery.

I think the concept of having my hobby removed from me (or at least made forever more difficult) has made me realise how much I actually get out of it. I’m playing more than ever. I’m incredibly grateful to be able to do this fantastic hobby once more - I have never (and will never) make a living out of it. It’s my ‘me time’ that recharges my battery to make the day job a bit easier. I think, as Joni Mitchell said, ‘you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone’.

So basically, the XL has caught me at exactly the right time - I’m grateful I can still play and have tons of cool sounds and features that are helping to keep my attention focussed on playing. I am like Jack Skellington in Christmas land. I bought another guitar (which I absolutely love) and my wife bought me one of these for Christmas.

https://www.backbeatleather.co.uk/products/gold-silver-dragon-guitar-strap which is every bit as fabulous as I’d hoped.

So with that message of (possibly toxic) positivity, where will Stadium go next? I know Eric mentioned a 1.2.x in January and 1.3 ‘around NAMM’. Any information on these upcoming things would be happily received :)

For me, I’d like to see an easier way to use focus mode to create snapshots (a simple toggle switch on screen to write / not write what you do with the focus slider to the current snapshot would do nicely), I’m excited to see what the stem splitting with Showcase does at first launch compared with Moises and I’m looking forward to see what traditional Helix amps (or entirely new amps) get the Agoura treatment next. Oh, and I love fuzz pedals - because some of the classic early effects had 10 components or so plus two knobs only, I’m hopeful they’ll be something on the Agoura remake radar that won’t take too much time vs an amp with three channels and eleventy billion parameters. But, as I know nothing about Agoura apart from the snippets out there in the public domain, I’m probably over simplifying. For new amps, I’m easily pleased as I’m enjoying most of them so far so bring it on……. One of the best Kemper profiles was a Morgan AC20 so it’d be great to try one of those as an Agoura amp.

 

[molul]

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Happy New Year everyone :). A story for you (either inspiring or a cheese fest, you tell me).

When I saw the Stadium info come out last Summer, I must admit I was in a bit of a rut with my playing. I was hoping this thing might give me an inspiration nudge - although I’d acquired a couple of new guitars, I hadn’t updated my main noise making solution for years so I pre-ordered. I know you shouldn’t need gear to inspire you but I suppose I was bored and looking for something to kick me into practicing more / just playing in general as I was picking up guitar less frequently than ever.

Back in September whilst waiting for the XL launch, I snapped my fretting hand little finger badly enough to need surgery. When I told the initial surgeon I saw that my main aim was getting back to playing guitar normally, his poker face was dire and he told me it was a really bad break that would never be the same again. Although I’d been in a rut, the idea of never being able to play normally again was pretty horrific brain-wise - I was picturing selling guitars which might sound doom-mongering but (considering it’s just a little finger) it hit me hard and that’s where the less positive side of me went. First thing I considered was Timbucking my pre-order for the XL - no point spending money on the shiny new thing I wouldn’t be able to use. My wife told me I’d adapt and get back to playing - she persuaded me to keep the pre order on the books as something to look forward to. So I read about a few folks who adapted and kept the pre-order. Thankfully, the lady who actually did my surgery was awesome. For some time I couldn’t play at all (splint plus a wire physically sticking out the end of my finger) but I’m back to playing normally which I’d pretty much given up on. Tingles a bit and some pain but I will absolutely take that compared with where I thought I’d be with this right now. Both the surgeon and my wife did me an absolute solid with my recovery.

I think the concept of having my hobby removed from me (or at least made forever more difficult) has made me realise how much I actually get out of it. I’m playing more than ever. I’m incredibly grateful to be able to do this fantastic hobby once more - I have never (and will never) make a living out of it. It’s my ‘me time’ that recharges my battery to make the day job a bit easier. I think, as Joni Mitchell said, ‘you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone’.

So basically, the XL has caught me at exactly the right time - I’m grateful I can still play and have tons of cool sounds and features that are helping to keep my attention focussed on playing. I am like Jack Skellington in Christmas land. I bought another guitar (which I absolutely love) and my wife bought me one of these for Christmas.

https://www.backbeatleather.co.uk/products/gold-silver-dragon-guitar-strap which is every bit as fabulous as I’d hoped.

So with that message of (possibly toxic) positivity, where will Stadium go next? I know Eric mentioned a 1.2.x in January and 1.3 ‘around NAMM’. Any information on these upcoming things would be happily received :)

For me, I’d like to see an easier way to use focus mode to create snapshots (a simple toggle switch on screen to write / not write what you do with the focus slider to the current snapshot would do nicely), I’m excited to see what the stem splitting with Showcase does at first launch compared with Moises and I’m looking forward to see what traditional Helix amps (or entirely new amps) get the Agoura treatment next. Oh, and I love fuzz pedals - because some of the classic early effects had 10 components or so plus two knobs only, I’m hopeful they’ll be something on the Agoura remake radar that won’t take too much time vs an amp with three channels and eleventy billion parameters. But, as I know nothing about Agoura apart from the snippets out there in the public domain, I’m probably over simplifying. For new amps, I’m easily pleased as I’m enjoying most of them so far so bring it on……. One of the best Kemper profiles was a Morgan AC20 so it’d be great to try one of those as an Agoura amp.

Beautiful story to start the year. So glad the surgery went that good :)

Happy 2026 everyone! Looking forward to joining the Stadium bunch when the non-XL is released

 

[Dom Mcsweeney]

I already have this.... and other amps... and four high dollar rockin' @$$ top of the line modelers!!!


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Hey right on, that's a happy gear corner you have indeed! Whilst that's really cool and all, you are replying randomly to something I posted which was an in-joke, involving a DSL and a certain forum member here a few months past. It was subtle and meant for people who were paying attention and have a memory of stupid shit from a few months ago. =)

 

[MIJLOVER]

I had some fun with the Super Reverb, both the HX and Stadium. I'll keep my opinions and conclusions to myself for now.

Here's a simple A/B test of the models at identical settings. We're using the Vibrato channel on the Stadium and the Vibrato model of the Legacy amp. Only loaded the two amp models in Stadium and the Super's dual cab with two 57's. I've set the impedance to fixed 1M and turned the noise gate off. I kept the signal bone dry.

I've then matched through a VU meter in Logic to hit around -10, but of course, it differs from clip to clip because of playing dynamics.

There are six different clips, but the order is not guaranteed. Could be A-B or B-A for every single one (to prevent coin-flipping success.)


Stadium vs OG Helix Super Reverb - A/B test


I've re-amped a version with the bright switch engaged (and adjusted the EQ a bit too - but they remain identical). I'll share after the weekend if anyone cares.

I also intended to compare some of the higher gain models, maybe the Rev og Diezel, but ran out of time.

Let me know what you think

Edit: The file is a 24-bit wave file. It might take some time to load if you press play in the Drive folder. So be patient, or download it instead to make it easier.

 

[DanRad]

True. Such a shame as they have been superb up to this point.

So off topic, but what the hell — my take is they were good up to the third book, and then he and the publisher appear to have decided he didn't need an editor. The stories got bloated with too many characters, too many plotlines and little sense of direction. The first book showed he was willing to sacrifice THE major character, but then he became incapable of letting any character go without bringing them back somehow.

I read them up to the last one, but I can't say I enjoyed much of the story after the Red Wedding.