NMD: Line 6 Helix Floor

DieSchmalle said:
Summer/fall according to a credible source from a parallel universe.
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They're slowing down with updates!
Helix 3 confirmed!
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I think from my standpoint Helix is pretty complete, outside of Eventide micropitch style detune and maybe some higher gain drive pedals.
 
JiveTurkey said:
Nice! This isn't your first go round with the full deal, I assume? Report back when you can \m/
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Little late getting back here. So the gig went great and I LOVE the Floor as an all-in-one pedalboard in 4cm. Such a well-designed unit and I'm just a longtime fan of all HX effects in general. Perfect size, switch layout, love the expression pedal, super easy in-out of the Gator case I picked up for it. Just a sleeky and sexy setup.

Also, again, a big added plus is the vocal processing, love how it gives them a lift in clarity/presence and I can have fun with some echo, etc.

Very happy overall!
 
TubeStack said:
Little late getting back here. So the gig went great and I LOVE the Floor as an all-in-one pedalboard in 4cm. Such a well-designed unit and I'm just a longtime fan of all HX effects in general. Perfect size, switch layout, love the expression pedal, super easy in-out of the Gator case I picked up for it. Just a sleeky and sexy setup.

Also, again, a big added plus is the vocal processing, love how it gives them a lift in clarity/presence and I can have fun with some echo, etc.

Very happy overall!
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It sounds like you found the one! :love
 
TubeStack said:
Little late getting back here. So the gig went great and I LOVE the Floor as an all-in-one pedalboard in 4cm. Such a well-designed unit and I'm just a longtime fan of all HX effects in general. Perfect size, switch layout, love the expression pedal, super easy in-out of the Gator case I picked up for it. Just a sleeky and sexy setup.

Also, again, a big added plus is the vocal processing, love how it gives them a lift in clarity/presence and I can have fun with some echo, etc.

Very happy overall!
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Totally agree, the Floor does 99,9% of the things one might need, unless you have really special requirements, imho.

My only gripe is that even with the most robust/protected modeler, I'd always wanna bring at least some sort of backup solution that goes beyond "just the amp", no matter if it's waiting in a bag backstage, or in the trunk of our car...

Because you never know.
 
dronerstone said:
Totally agree, the Floor does 99,9% of the things one might need, unless you have really special requirements, imho.

My only gripe is that even with the most robust/protected modeler, I'd always wanna bring at least some sort of backup solution that goes beyond "just the amp", no matter if it's waiting in a bag backstage, or in the trunk of our car...

Because you never know.
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Yes, I've got all backup covered:

- if my Mesa goes down, I have a ss power amp (ISP Stealth Pro) + the Helix and my cab (or Helix straight to PA)

- if my Helix goes down in 4cm, I can survive with the clean/crunch/lead pedal for my Mesa, which I always bring

- if I'm ever going full-modeler, I still have my little Stomp + HX One board to bring as backup for the Helix
 
TubeStack said:
Yes, I've got all backup covered:

- if my Mesa goes down, I have a ss power amp (ISP Stealth Pro) + the Helix and my cab (or Helix straight to PA)

- if my Helix goes down in 4cm, I can survive with the clean/crunch/lead pedal for my Mesa, which I always bring

- if I'm ever going full-modeler, I still have my little Stomp + HX One board to bring as backup for the Helix
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That sounds like a good plan! 😎👌

I played a recent gig with my backup board, because I didn't feel like bringing the Floor to a beer-soaked venue with a tiny, shallow stage.

Worked just fine, of course, but it was hefty luggage. I gotta change the backup rig to HX FX and a couple pedals, rather than bringing a board full of (affordable/minimal-risk stuff).

At the same time, I keep wondering if my expensive/boutique pedals will ever see use, besides at home or maybe in the studio. 🤷‍♂️

Money for nothing, I guess? 😁
 
dronerstone said:
My only gripe is that even with the most robust/protected modeler, I'd always wanna bring at least some sort of backup solution that goes beyond "just the amp", no matter if it's waiting in a bag backstage, or in the trunk of our car...
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I was running my PodGo into the power input of a Catalyst last weekend, when it occurred to me that the Catalyst could also be my backup rig. I don’t know why I hadn’t thought about it like that before.
 
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