Line 6 Helix Stadium

Digital Igloo said:
  • SETLISTS—Up to 123 setlists can be created, renamed, reordered, etc. Each can contain up to 128 aliases of User Presets. Saving changes to one preset updates that preset everywhere it exists. So yes, you can create a setlist that does nothing but reorder presets for a particular gig
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This is great news.

You should really promote more of these kinds of new features, because I'm sure I'm not the only one who's more interested in this stuff than in amps and FX.
 
Just posted this on Chad and Chris' FB Group:

Hey, everyone! Apologies for the occasional all caps.

Here's an OFFICIAL update on Helix Stadium XL:
  • 1.0 firmware has been complete for a while. This is the firmware that gets burned into brand new units at the factory.
  • Because regression testing, distribution, integration, and validation takes months, 1.0 will clearly be out of date by the time Helix Stadium XL units find their way into users' hands. Therefore, 1.1 firmware will be available on day one; it adds a ton of missing features, bug fixes, sonic improvements, and DSP optimization. We cannot recommend strongly enough that everyone update to 1.1 right after opening the box and powering up. In fact, there's a concierge screen that'll walk you through getting Stadium XL onto Wi-Fi, logging into your Line 6 account, and updating to 1.1—all wirelessly. Yes, technically, we could wait until 1.1 is finished and then burn 1.1 into units and call *that* 1.0, but the aforementioned regression testing, distribution, integration, and validation would literally push back the release by months.
  • This one was just confirmed yesterday: While we fully intend to deliver everything THIS FALL (Proxy notwithstanding), Showcase has turned out to be the deciding factor on when this fall. If the public insists that 1.1 includes Showcase, yeah—it's likely gonna be December. If most people are okay with 1.1 not including Showcase, we have an opportunity to ship Stadium XL much earlier. If we indeed do this, Showcase would then appear in 1.2 (along with perhaps an extra Agoura amp or two!) and the goal would be to deliver 1.2 by December 20, which is STILL WITHIN THE FALL WINDOW. We haven't decided yet. To be honest, it's really kinda up to all of you. Do you want Stadium XL with Showcase in December or Stadium XL without Showcase much sooner, knowing it can be added in December?
  • The Helix Stadium desktop app (Mac/PC) will be available at launch (which almost never happens!), but to start, it's likely going to be just a librarian for loading your existing Helix/HX presets and IRs.
  • 1.1 will have 64 factory presets (48 guitar, 16 bass), each with preset info, unique dry clips, and 4-8 snapshots. It's a lot of fun hearing everything in context, almost like the author is in the room with you. We'll add more factory presets in coming updates.
  • Everything is really coming together nicely. Despite being the most annoyingly picky squeaky wheel at Line 6, I've started to really have serious fun with Stadium. It truly sounds awesome and is stupid quick to get around. Some of the more unique features (Focus view, Preset Clips, Matrix Mixer, XY Controller, More Mode, etc.) are turning out to be way cooler than we imagined.
Hugs and Kisses and Black Metal,

E—
 
Digital Igloo said:
Just posted this on Chad and Chris' FB Group:

Hey, everyone! Apologies for the occasional all caps.

Here's an OFFICIAL update on Helix Stadium XL:
  • 1.0 firmware has been complete for a while. This is the firmware that gets burned into brand new units at the factory.
  • Because regression testing, distribution, integration, and validation takes months, 1.0 will clearly be out of date by the time Helix Stadium XL units find their way into users' hands. Therefore, 1.1 firmware will be available on day one; it adds a ton of missing features, bug fixes, sonic improvements, and DSP optimization. We cannot recommend strongly enough that everyone update to 1.1 right after opening the box and powering up. In fact, there's a concierge screen that'll walk you through getting Stadium XL onto Wi-Fi, logging into your Line 6 account, and updating to 1.1—all wirelessly. Yes, technically, we could wait until 1.1 is finished and then burn 1.1 into units and call *that* 1.0, but the aforementioned regression testing, distribution, integration, and validation would literally push back the release by months.
  • This one was just confirmed yesterday: While we fully intend to deliver everything THIS FALL (Proxy notwithstanding), Showcase has turned out to be the deciding factor on when this fall. If the public insists that 1.1 includes Showcase, yeah—it's likely gonna be December. If most people are okay with 1.1 not including Showcase, we have an opportunity to ship Stadium XL much earlier. If we indeed do this, Showcase would then appear in 1.2 (along with perhaps an extra Agoura amp or two!) and the goal would be to deliver 1.2 by December 20, which is STILL WITHIN THE FALL WINDOW. We haven't decided yet. To be honest, it's really kinda up to all of you. Do you want Stadium XL with Showcase in December or Stadium XL without Showcase much sooner, knowing it can be added in December?
  • The Helix Stadium desktop app (Mac/PC) will be available at launch (which almost never happens!), but to start, it's likely going to be just a librarian for loading your existing Helix/HX presets and IRs.
  • 1.1 will have 64 factory presets (48 guitar, 16 bass), each with preset info, unique dry clips, and 4-8 snapshots. It's a lot of fun hearing everything in context, almost like the author is in the room with you. We'll add more factory presets in coming updates.
  • Everything is really coming together nicely. Despite being the most annoyingly picky squeaky wheel at Line 6, I've started to really have serious fun with Stadium. It truly sounds awesome and is stupid quick to get around. Some of the more unique features (Focus view, Preset Clips, Matrix Mixer, XY Controller, More Mode, etc.) are turning out to be way cooler than we imagined.
Hugs and Kisses and Black Metal,

E—
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Fantastic update and info !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I honestly cant imagine anyone having an issue with Showcase being in 1.2 and he hardware hitting people hands earlier.
 
JiveTurkey said:
Wait on Showcase. Definitely.
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Sascha Franck said:
Wait until somewhen next year. Or even a bit longer. By then I might be able to justify the expense and won't get jealous.
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No first batch P35 for you guys. I don't care for showcase (yet). But I really want the new hardware. I wanted to build a new hybrid board this year but plans changed June 11th.
 
Digital Igloo said:
  • The Helix Stadium desktop app (Mac/PC) will be available at launch (which almost never happens!), but to start, it's likely going to be just a librarian for loading your existing Helix/HX presets and IRs.
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I'd be fine with that, as long as it's truly a librarian of presets and IRs on my computer, including folders, searching, clips, and tags
 
Digital Igloo said:
Just posted this on Chad and Chris' FB Group:

Hey, everyone! Apologies for the occasional all caps.

Here's an OFFICIAL update on Helix Stadium XL:
  • 1.0 firmware has been complete for a while. This is the firmware that gets burned into brand new units at the factory.
  • Because regression testing, distribution, integration, and validation takes months, 1.0 will clearly be out of date by the time Helix Stadium XL units find their way into users' hands. Therefore, 1.1 firmware will be available on day one; it adds a ton of missing features, bug fixes, sonic improvements, and DSP optimization. We cannot recommend strongly enough that everyone update to 1.1 right after opening the box and powering up. In fact, there's a concierge screen that'll walk you through getting Stadium XL onto Wi-Fi, logging into your Line 6 account, and updating to 1.1—all wirelessly. Yes, technically, we could wait until 1.1 is finished and then burn 1.1 into units and call *that* 1.0, but the aforementioned regression testing, distribution, integration, and validation would literally push back the release by months.
  • This one was just confirmed yesterday: While we fully intend to deliver everything THIS FALL (Proxy notwithstanding), Showcase has turned out to be the deciding factor on when this fall. If the public insists that 1.1 includes Showcase, yeah—it's likely gonna be December. If most people are okay with 1.1 not including Showcase, we have an opportunity to ship Stadium XL much earlier. If we indeed do this, Showcase would then appear in 1.2 (along with perhaps an extra Agoura amp or two!) and the goal would be to deliver 1.2 by December 20, which is STILL WITHIN THE FALL WINDOW. We haven't decided yet. To be honest, it's really kinda up to all of you. Do you want Stadium XL with Showcase in December or Stadium XL without Showcase much sooner, knowing it can be added in December?
  • The Helix Stadium desktop app (Mac/PC) will be available at launch (which almost never happens!), but to start, it's likely going to be just a librarian for loading your existing Helix/HX presets and IRs.
  • 1.1 will have 64 factory presets (48 guitar, 16 bass), each with preset info, unique dry clips, and 4-8 snapshots. It's a lot of fun hearing everything in context, almost like the author is in the room with you. We'll add more factory presets in coming updates.
  • Everything is really coming together nicely. Despite being the most annoyingly picky squeaky wheel at Line 6, I've started to really have serious fun with Stadium. It truly sounds awesome and is stupid quick to get around. Some of the more unique features (Focus view, Preset Clips, Matrix Mixer, XY Controller, More Mode, etc.) are turning out to be way cooler than we imagined.
Hugs and Kisses and Black Metal,

E—
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How would this affect the Stadium floor production could it possibly help that one arrive earlier if XL shipped earlier ?
 
GTR37 said:
How would this affect the Stadium floor production could it possibly help that one arrive earlier if XL shipped earlier ?
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Firmware is the long pole at this point. Hardware is rock solid; it's all about how soon we can deliver 1.1, and if Showcase can be pushed to 1.2 (we haven't decided yet), 1.1 can be delivered much earlier. 1.1 sans-Showcase is actually in really good shape today; mostly just bug squashing left to do.
 
Hmm, sooner, that's sort of like 'soon'. For me too 'sooner' could be a problem as I won't home to sign for it until after 10/10 or so. If much sooner = late October/November, that's fine. I'm sure I could amuse myself until Showcase comes online. But no biggie if it shows up later with Showcase good to go.
 
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