Item Reviews for: Line 6 Helix Floorboard Dual DSP Audio Engine Guitar Processor  -  LIN HELIXFB LIST
Line 6 Helix Floorboard Dual DSP Audio Engine Guitar Processor
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Easy to navigate and get used to

By: Dave      Submitted: 3/25/2024

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Product Rating Product Review This is my second Helix… Line 6 makes the Helix settings easy to navigate and setup to your customizations. Great tones, easy to use looper if you need more, just go to the website… I just wish they would give it Bluetooth connectivity
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The best purchase I made in my life

By: Bubbles      Submitted: 2/22/2024

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Product Review I have been waiting to put my hands in one of this machines , is amazing the sound the quality the options everything,I thank AMS for the payment plan options
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Best all arounds modeler

By: GODRAKEN      Submitted: 1/15/2024

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Product Review Though some might other modelers like Fractal might have close to perfect tone, this modeler has same and even more feature to switch to a complete solution for Studio/Live guitarist. Customizable to the 10th degree, Line 6 is truly made by aliens. Tones out of Box do not give justice to what you can make or download from other creators or the market. You will spend hours testing the world of tones that this has but it's worth every penny.
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This thing does it all

By: Mike      Submitted: 1/5/2024

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Product Review It has everything I need to play, record, play live. Durable and sturdy.
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Awesome multi purpose pedal

By: Egan      Submitted: 11/29/2023

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Product Review I really love the tones and sound this pedal produces! I have a fender bass breaker amp which is great but the Helix pedal lets me customize tones that work with the music I play with my band of friends. Highly recommend it!
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Still the best

By: Kurt Bakken      Submitted: 10/27/2023

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Product Review What can you say that hasn’t been said… the Helix is the top of the heap
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Great sounds and easy to use.

By: E. Rendel      Submitted: 10/7/2023

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Product Review The Helix has made getting a great sound consistantly very easy. It's very easy to use even for someone like me who's not comfortable with technology like this. No more worrying about patch cables going bad on my pedal board. I wish I had bought this sooner.
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Limitless Possibilities

By: Chris Peiser      Submitted: 9/27/2023

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Product Review I have been using Line 6 since the original POD. The flagship Helix is amazing as expected. I honestly have not even scratched the surface on how to use this but it is amazing to say the least. I have been using this for both acoustic and electric guitar in live applications. I use the looper functions and even have a patch that gives me key relative background pads for atmosphere. I use it with a Variax and now recently a T5Z. I plan on using it as a vocal processor as well. Patches are infinitely available online and there is no reason you can’t find the exact sound for whatever you need everything from Worship to Metal and everything in between.
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Just Awesome!

By: Chris      Submitted: 7/30/2023

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Product Review Been a long time Line 6 fan. This Helix is a beast. Super versatile. It will cover any style of music you throw at it. Not to mention all of the ins and outs, the crazy routing capabilities, and the computer interface, you can use it in just about any way you could think of. I don't think I'll ever need to buy another modeler again. I was hesitant because of the price, but it was sooo worth it!
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This unit is incredible.

By: Michael      Submitted: 6/30/2023

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Product Review This unit is incredible. Does what you want and more. Eric was great. Thanks AMS. Just buy one.You won't be disappointed.
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Do not hesitate

By: Jae D      Submitted: 6/29/2023

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Product Review If you know what this is you already know what it does. The tones are immaculate and the learning curve is not that difficult. From recording to live sound, it is truly an amazing machine. I currently use it live through a tube amp and to record bass and guitar. If youre on the fence, just do it. I have also owned the LT. The price difference is not worth it. Go with the floor is my advice. Buy once, cry once. Highly Recommended
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Everything you need one spot.

By: Anthony      Submitted: 5/24/2023

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Product Review This is so much better then buy a bunch of pedals and trying to make them fit right on a board and then having to worry about a power supply. This is just way better.
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Works excellent and AMS did excellent job approval process and shipping process

By: Brandy      Submitted: 4/4/2023

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Product Review Works excellent and AMS did excellent job approval process and shipping process
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Absolutely fantastic product

By: RedmanScott      Submitted: 3/27/2023

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Product Review An absolutely fantastic product. With the Helix, you can create any signal chain you could imagine, edit on the fly, and more. Perfect for gigging. I love that I can integrate my existing analog petals into the Helix chain, giving me what my analog petales offer plus everything the Helix has at the same time.
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Amazing gear, AMAZING STAFF, ?? ?? ??

By: Danny      Submitted: 3/4/2023

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Product Review I am a semi pro musician on a touring level. The decision to switch to helix came after the challenges of touring with a mesa halfstack. The helix sounds incredible, it can literally do anything you want and once you get into it becomes very user friendly. I called in my order the day after Christmas and it arrived within just a few days!!! The service was outstanding! Very simple to order, no interest and I get to make money with my purchase while I pay it off. Absolutely recommend this product and the team behind it. American musical supply team is always a pleasure dealing with you. THANK YOU!!! Danny Split66 St.louis MO
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Have been thinking about an alternative to my pedalboard and stereo amp rig for a simpler grab and ...

By: Mike from PA      Submitted: 2/25/2023

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Product Review Have been thinking about an alternative to my pedalboard and stereo amp rig for a simpler grab and go setup. After using the HX Stomp for a year or so, decided to go for the Helix Floor and have been impressed with the versatility. The guys from Worship Tutorials have some good patches that really give you a good jumping off point. Has been my go-to unit for a couple weeks while my amp rig gets some maintenance done. Gonna be hard to go back...
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Out of the box really good presets.

By: JBUK      Submitted: 2/7/2023

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Product Review Just getting into making my own presets, but seems to be very intuitive. Really sturdy platform and looks great. I haven’t used it in a live gig situation yet but will do so very shortly. JB
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Probably the best multi-effect unit ever

By: Dr. Zork Winklestein      Submitted: 1/10/2023

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Product Review I’ve always had problems with my pedals. Probably because I usually went the economical route by buying affordable pedals. Well finally I decided to sell it all and get the Helix. Gone is the stress of patch cables failing right before or during a performance. My one critique is the amount of choices. It’s almost too much. It makes it hard to make any decisions when there are endless possibilities. But this thing sounds great (through a powered speaker). Still working out the kinks with incorporating a tube amp…. If you buy (and you probably should) then make sure you get a hardshell case. The backpack that’s made for it will eventually fall apart….
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Excellent pedal

By: Raul Villalobos      Submitted: 1/4/2023

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Product Review This pedal is a beast and easy to use, i have try others but way to difficult to operate, this one is awsome.
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Quality

By: Soler Vincent Angeles      Submitted: 12/5/2022

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Product Review Ship so fast and Safe! it’s a very good product, and all your staff is great
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It's A Keeper!!

By: Qrious1      Submitted: 11/24/2022

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Product Review I bought an Axe-fx II back when it first came out, however, I was never able to bond with it or find the tones that I was looking for. I bought the Helix last month and I am VERY impressed with. It is so much more intuitive than the Axe-fx and I was able to find tones that I liked from the creation of my very first preset. I'll probably sell the Axe-fx but I'm keeping the Helix.
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Very nice machine.

By: Greg Evans      Submitted: 11/5/2022

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Product Review I bought the line 6 helix to replace all my pedals. It’s amazing how many options there is and they’re all very realistic. I’ve had a lot of fun exploring the abilities of the helix and there’s plenty to still discover. Thanks American musical supply for allowing me to do this.
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The quality

By: Jtbass      Submitted: 7/28/2022

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Product Review The quality of this product is top notch! I've had my eye on a multi effect pedal bored and this one I was a lot of people had and were saying a lot of good things about it. I like that I don't need a full amp or cab, it comes with built-in tones and SOOO many effects and each of them have a desirable purpose on my custom mode. This product was well worth it
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Exceeded all my expectations

By: Larry      Submitted: 7/22/2022

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Product Review I was skeptical about purchasing another amp modeler until I was invited to join the church band. The Helix was so easy to operate with its snapshot mode. I may make my own presets at some point in the future but with the all the presets available from various sites online, I don’t have to.
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It’s like buying half the guitar section from your local shop

By: Joe      Submitted: 6/28/2022

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Product Review There is so much to do with the Helix. The sound is great and the effects are just as good. Every time I plug in and play, I never run out of things to do and experiment with. The tone lives up to the hype! Highly recommend.
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Only playing with it for a week but, it is killer!!

By: Lightnin’      Submitted: 6/8/2022

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Product Review The tones I get are amazing and there’s a different feeling for me which has me playing more again. Still getting used to it. Tried messing with some parameters. With a little more time, I’ll have it set up exactly the way I want. Gonna hold on to this for a long time to come.
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Rig Simplicity and More Features Than You Can Shake A Stick At

By: Tiffany      Submitted: 5/30/2022

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Product Review …I’m not really sure why you would want to shake a stick at this, but to each their own. I have been a Line 6 user for 20 years and I recently decided to reduce my current bass rig (Mesa Big Block Titan V12, Line 6 Bass PODxT Pro, Decimator Pro Rack G, BBE Sonic Maximizer and Ampeg Classic 8x10 cabinet) to this one floor unit. I am absolutely amazed at the tones I am able to replicate using only the built-in cabs and amps (no IRs being used). The sound is consistent between practice, recording and live shows…not to mention live shows are way easier now. I was very torn between this unit or the Kemper Stage. Both have their benefits, but I went with this unit because I was already a Line 6 user and very integrated in their ecosystem, but I do plan on picking up a Kemper Rack as well.
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Easy to use, easy to understand, blew me away.

By: Michael Torres      Submitted: 4/28/2022

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Product Review I’ve tried many different digital rigs (AmpliTube, GarageBand etc) but I’ve never really felt like they were authentic. Decided to go all out and try the helix line 6 and was just absolutely amazed on how much easier it was to set up. The models sound 99% on par with the real thing. Paired it with a Headrush FRFR and it’s been amazing! first time buyer from American Musical Supply, will definitely buy more from them!
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Ultimate guitarist toolbox (candy store)

By: Eric in Oregon      Submitted: 3/31/2022

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Product Review A few weeks ago I decided to get a Helix for me 65th birthday. I previously had a Variax 600 and several Line 6 pedal boards. I have wanted the Helix for some time and am taking more time to compose and record. First of all what doesn't this thing do. The flexibility is insane. Sure, it can go direct into a PA but it also serves as a USB interface. I can hook up my large diaphram mic with my guitar and set up signal chains for both together. It has awesome bass amps and effects for recording bass. The only odd thing was 48 volt phantom power is in global settings so if you run both types of microphones be careful. HX Edit on my laptop makes editing easy, but the unit is so natural to edit on I sometimes forget I have it plugged into the laptop. Editing is insane. Aside from something like 70 amps and over 100 pedals and studio effects you can adjust impedance on the guitar or hum and sag on an amp. Who expects that? I decided to go with the Helix over the LT because of several features including the scribble strips. If you have a guitar and mic plugged in it's handy to help identify things. Everything about this is outstanding. The unlimited flexibility, modes, Snapsots, it's a dream to work with. There are other pedalboards and software tools out there but there is something the Helix can do nothing else can, magic with a Variax guitar. I upgraded to a JTV-69S a few years ago and with the VDI cable I can control my guitar with a Helix patch. In fact I can even remotely control any parameter in the Helix from the volume or tone knob on the Variax. Combined it gives unlimited sonic control of instrument and signal chain, even tuning at a single stomp. Best of all it's so intuitive you can stumble onto it, What I really like is how the Helix shifts the paradigm. It's not just modeled classic gear. There are original amps and effects. What I love about a Variax into a Helix is there is no line noise, unless you want to turn up the hum. Also the helix signal chain allows for completely different amps and effects sent to left and right channels. The Variax allows sending both magnetic pickups and modeled guitar. Want to play a Les Paul and a Stratocaster doubled, or a baritone and regular? Additionally instead of putting phasers, flangers and other effects before your amp you can do them after and even in stereo. It can emulate a studio effects chain and add new dimensions to your sound. Is there anything I don't like about the Helix? It would be nice if it could read my mind. There are a lot features I didn't mention because there are so many. What you can be sure of is you will love the sound, flexibility and ease of use. If you have a Variax you will really love it. Even recording it is just easier to step on a pedal than mess with your DAW. I highly recommend it. I wish I had something like this in 1970.
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Learning it's all about learning your equipment so you know what you like.

By: Christopher      Submitted: 3/28/2022

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Product Review This line 6 helix floorboard DSP guitar processor is absolutely amazing there's so much on it I myself am still learning how to use it and where to find what. Definitely recommend to any and everyone. And shout out to American musical supply you guys are absolutely awesome.
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The best piece of gear I’ve had in years!

By: Alex Vieira      Submitted: 3/7/2022

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Product Review I thought I was 7 years late to the Helix game but I was wrong. After purchasing it, iPad ate to the latest firmware I instantly fell in love with it. Very intuitive to program, excellent tones and effects made it my favorite gear. I have tube amps, pedals and a bunch of guitar gear but the helix makes it easy to record, carry to gigs and having an excellent sound that will fit many different musical occasions. 5 stars here!
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Wonderful design, both visually and use.

By: Shawn      Submitted: 2/25/2022

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Product Review I'm completely blown away by the versatility and the functionality added with each firmware update. Line 6/Yamaha truly care about making their products better for their customers, and it shows.
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Incredible modeling Pedal

By: Leo      Submitted: 2/25/2022

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Product Review The Line 6 Helix packs every amp, cab, mic and effect into one awesome floor unit. Along with the IRs that can be downloaded the Native plugin is worth every penny, I love this unit and what a game changer it has been for achieving great guitar tones.
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Fantastic All In One Pedalboard

By: Chad      Submitted: 2/25/2022

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Product Review The Helix pedalboard is amazing!! The preset tones and the flexibility is out of this world. The snapshot feature is so helpful when wanting many different tones and sounds during a song. I would highly recommend this product!
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Best thing ever bought! Easy to work with.

By: Devith Hernandez      Submitted: 2/25/2022

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Product Review Best thing ever bought! Easy to work with. Never buying another pedal.
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Intuitive, Fun and Great Quality

By: J Vittachi      Submitted: 2/5/2022

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Product Review The Helix is an incredible piece of gear if you can figure out what to do with it. The presets on it are lackluster, but when you get to making your own, it unleashes the promise of this pedal. Of course you can't compare it with boutique amps and individual pedals but for an all in one solution it is incredible and portable. The thing is super hardy and I am very happy with my purchase. AMS made the process super easy and delivers on time.
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Amazing Pedal

By: Rey C      Submitted: 1/14/2022

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Product Review Started with a GT100 Then upgraded to this top notch!
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Easy and fast

By: H      Submitted: 1/8/2022

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Product Review I find the older I get the heavier my system was getting. So based on the reviews and shear amount of information out there on the Helix, I decided to try one out. I can't be more pleased. Now it all fits in the backpack (which I highly recommend) and provides all of the sounds that one could possibly use. We use a "Silent Stage", so three connections and I'm done. Under 2 minutes and ready to play. There is so much good information and free configurations I didn't have to create a patch. All done and works great. I connected a second expression pedal and now have my choice of Wah's to use. Like I said, So Easy.
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Easy Tones and Great Live Tone, No Amp Needed!!!

By: AJ aka The Monst3r      Submitted: 1/7/2022

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Product Review This pedalboard is amazing. I remember the days of less than fantastic pedalboards like the digitech gnx3 and how awful it sounded when I added them to my amp. It sent me on a journey to find an amp with all the tones I needed without needing the pedalboard. Now I don't need the amp? Mindblown. I had a show recently that I gambled on. I didn't take my powercab plus, just the Helix, plugged straight into front of house pa and everyone said it sounded amazing! Never did I think this day would come where I didn't have to lug a bunch of gear, and we're not even getting into how awesome this thing is to use in the studio.
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Best floor unit I’ve had

By: Mathew      Submitted: 1/5/2022

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Product Review Solid build…. Lots of sounds and options. Room to really craft your tone!
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No limitations!

By: Jeffery Talancon      Submitted: 12/9/2021

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Product Review Theres is literally NO limitations when it comes to this pedalboard! Hands down one of my favorite equipments that I own in my studio. LIFES GOOD!?????????
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great product!!!

By: Tommy Sherman      Submitted: 12/9/2021

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Product Review Great modeler. Easy to navigate and set up tones!!! American Musical is easy to deal with, and their shipping is unbelievably fast. Their payment plans are very easy. They always remind me that they are about to take out a payment so that I can keep my bank book in order. I am so glad I found AMS. Also, be sure that you register your Helix. That gives you access to Line 6 news and updates etc. I have ordered several things from AMS, and I have not been disappointed one single bit. Thanks AMS !!!!!!!
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Durable and the possibilities are endless!

By: Jon S      Submitted: 12/2/2021

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Product Review I've had my Line 6 Helix for about 2 weeks now. Having used a processor in the past, the learning curve was very minimal. When diving into the usages and possibilities for creating a perfect tone, I became overwhelmed on where to start! There could be worse problems, right? So far, I'm still in the beginners' stage of getting my presets and snapshots set up, but it appears that my initial complaints on having to dial things in manually (or copy/pasting) with the knobs can be alleviated with the HX Edit app for PC or Mac (which is free). I'm still trying to dial in my idea of a perfect tone, but the abundance of presets that come out of the box are excellent starting points. In addition to that, one of the coolest things about this is that Line 6 has a "Customtone" section on their website that has threads of people offering free downloads of patches they've created, based of particular tones people are seeking. There are other paid patches you can download from third parties, but the fact that there are seemingly endless resources to capture your perfect tone is a great thing to have!
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Easy to use and setup, GREAT TONES AND EFFECTS especially for Worship Music

By: Devin Vaughn      Submitted: 11/11/2021

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Product Review I have both the Kemper and the Line 6 Helix. Each are very nice modeling amps. The Kemper is more difficult to setup but I feel has much more flexibility to adjust effects while and get that exact tone your looking for. The Line 6 however is very easy to use and make the tones you want quickly and also has a very nice sound. Both are exceptional and worth the cost
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Every sound you will ever need and more.

By: Eric      Submitted: 11/7/2021

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Product Review Line 6 has stepped up their product and let me tell you this thing is a workhorse . Very portable and easy to use , comes with a cheat sheet in case you dont know how to build your sound. This model does it all pitch drops , tune drop , anything you can really think of . Im done buying cheap amps and will never again have to .
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Everything you need and more.

By: Brett      Submitted: 10/25/2021

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Product Review I've only had this for a few days, but so far it's great. It's a lot bigger and heavier than I was expecting, but that's a good thing...this thing is built like a tank. The options are endless and I love the fact that it will double as an audio interface and recording guitar rig in addition to a 4 cable method connection with my amp. Line 6 has stepped up their game for sure over the last few years.
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Everything I hoped for and more!

By: Brian Smith      Submitted: 10/25/2021

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Product Review I did a lot of reading and research on modeling processors that would work well for bass before finally pulling the trigger on the Helix. What was I waiting for? This thing is amazing and so far I’m only scratching the surface of what it can do. Running my active or passive basses through this and then to the direct box on stage and it couldn’t be easier. Don’t hesitate, this will do wonders for your tone!
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Patience required

By: AngryRich      Submitted: 7/28/2021

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Product Review I've been playing guitar since the late 80's and had one of the original kidney bean Pods. Passed a gen2 Pod onto my oldest son, so I'm somewhat familiar with modeling as a concept. I dont consider myself a purist by any means, Ive heard horrible tube amps, crappy effects, and enough poorly intonated guitars to look at all instruments as tools, some just are much more enjoyable to use. The helix has a lot of depth but that doesnt automatically mean great sounds...I really feel like you have to work at it. There tends to be either an in-the-can sound, blanket over the speaker or ice pick in my ear type thing..not very pleasant, but then again Ive played some horrible live gigs too. So you have to get in there and futz with it, change the speaker, try an i.r., use an e.q., compression, presence on the amp...its a lot of tweaks and it becomes a deeper and deeper time suck away from the guitar but thats progress I guess. I did find a couple of presets I liked plus purchased a few to make a running start, so we will see how it goes once I start gigging with it. I do like the Fender presets not too crazy about the Marshalls, the Archon is probably my fav clean
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Amazing versatility

By: Mike R      Submitted: 7/6/2021

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Product Review The helix is amazing! You can utilize it for recording, amp modulator, or just a pedal board. The amount of downloadable content ensures you find the perfect tone for you. You can customize any preset or downloaded content. Or make your own. This also saves money for recording. Just plug the helix in with some speaker cables and usb and boom no amp modular software needed.
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Still the best modeler out there

By: FelipousisMix      Submitted: 5/27/2021

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Product Review I bought this unit as an update from the HX Effects, an already amazing unit, and it just delivers. Super powerful, top-notch FX and emulations one of the best IR loaders in the market, sturdy and well built, this unit is as great as it can be. The backpack was a nice add-on, and I control my EVH 5150II via MIDI. Just get it, you won't regret it.
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Outstanding!!!

By: j_guitar      Submitted: 4/28/2021

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Product Review Every update it gets closer to the "real" thing. I purchase it when it first came out and was not happy with it. I decided to give a try this year and can't be happier. Now I don't have to worry about mic position, power issues. My sound does not change. This will be my #1 for the next years!!!
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Built like a tank!

By: Sean      Submitted: 4/9/2021

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Product Review Absolute best piece of gear I've ever owned! I've been a hard-core old school guy for as long as I can remember. Was hesitant to go digital but now I'll never look back.
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MUST BUY!!!! Easy travel, quick set up and awesome sound

By: Cesar      Submitted: 4/5/2021

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Product Review Overall I am highly satisfied with the Helix. If you are looking for an easy set up and awesome sound look no further. You never have to worry about carrying an amp or lug around a huge pedal board and worry about wires causing buzzing in your mix or amp. The helix is versatile in any situation whether studio, small gig or a stage setting (church setting). I would recommend this option to anyone!!!
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Inspiring!

By: Hilde      Submitted: 4/5/2021

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Product Review After using the HX Effects and HX Stomp for the last few years, finally bein able to afford a full Helix has been a total game changer. I will be honest, going from the work flow of the Stomp to the Helix Floor was a little overwhelming when I first dove into it, just because the possibilities are almost limitless. It is probably one of the best sounding, and most inspiring pieces of gear I have ever owned. I don't think anyone would regret going with this unit!
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The mothership of pedals

By: Dan H      Submitted: 3/26/2021

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Product Review Sound is spectacular. Integration with the Helix Editor software really makes it easy to manage patches. Being able to record dry and processed output separately into a DAW is a real time saver. A very deep unit, but the effects and amp sims make it very rewarding. Stepped up to the Helix from the HX Stomp and couldn't be happier.
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Must Buy!!!

By: JOHN JACKSON      Submitted: 3/4/2021

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Product Review I was on the fence about purchasing this item but I'm totally glad that I did. Now the issue is had I had gotten along without it. Sturdy, great tones and great AMS speedy service!!!!! Highly recommended
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THIS IS ALL YOU NEED

By: Alfred Gomez      Submitted: 3/4/2021

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Product Review I’ve been so impressed with this machine and capabilities of what it can do. Has challenged me to better my guitar skills just to be able to use all the effects and racks it has available. Been truly blessed to be able to own a Helix. What a true blessing this has been to my life and my worship band from The Rock Church San Bernardino,CA.
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I purchased this item for my guy.

By: TP      Submitted: 2/26/2021

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Product Review I purchased this item for my guy. Well designed and user friendly.
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Great Product

By: Ally      Submitted: 2/26/2021

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Product Review GREAT PRODUCT! This is easy to use, & so many endless effects. It keeps you constantly learning new sounds & I don't think could get old. Atleast not for a long time. The technology is well worth the price. This was not purchased for us to gig with. Since it is just for fun in our home & personal use, I am not sure how it sounds or works professionally. Love AMS, I have used them for years and I have neve been disappointed. I have bought guitars, amp, this product, & accessories. All great quality, price & a very knowledgeable & easy company to work with.
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Very easy to use. So many amps and cabinets along with IRs

By: Sixstringwild      Submitted: 2/26/2021

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Product Review I own a helix lt and helix floor both amazing units especially with line 6 jtv
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Great quality for a multi effects unit

By: Tony F      Submitted: 2/7/2021

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Product Review If you're looking for something to replicate the sounds you can get out of traditional tube amps, for a digital device, this will get you very close, but doesn't replace a tube amp by any means. This is a great unit for home use where you want tone at peace keeping volumes. Great for recording. The effects are of a surprising high quality. 10-20 years ago I looked at line 6 as something fun, but always thought their effects sounded cheap. Not on this unit. Line 6 has come a long way. With the plethora of effects and signal routing options, paired with your favorite amp in four cable mode and you've got everything you will ever need!
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Everything you ever need. Ever.

By: Nick .      Submitted: 1/30/2021

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Product Review Just as the title suggests - this does it all. It's a higher price point, but with AMS you can do a payment plan that really makes having your dream rig affordable. Thanks AMS! Wanna practice in your room at night? Helix has a headphone jack and you can play without an amp. Wanna record? Helix has a boatload of ways to hook up, not to mention it can act as an interface for literally any other instrument in the world. Wanna play gigs? You can plug your Helix straight into the master soundboard of whatever venue you're at or treat the Helix as a pedalboard in front of your amp. Helix has settings that allow you to change how much power is being run through the outputs, so she sounds as beautiful in your room as she does in a live setting. Speaking of pedalboards, Helix allows you to hook up all your pedals and run them simultaneously, plus you can use Helix to switch channels and settings on your amps - how crazy is that!? On top of everything else, the Helix comes with Line 6's HX Edit that gives you the power to meticulously master your tones via computer. You can also download "Impulse Responses" that can instantly turn your rig into a duplicate of a well known artist. Wanna sound like Zep? Helix IRs. Wanna sound like Green Day or Santana? Helix IRs. Wanna sound like Satch or... You get the point. Beyond capability and sound, this modern marvel is built. To. Last. On the second day I had it I accidentally dropped it down the stairs - 14 concrete stairs - I plugged the Helix in and it was perfectly fine. A week later - fine. It's been almost a month now and I still have no issues or cosmetic damage. To make a long story long, I love this machine and I wish I bought it sooner!
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Grat sound!

By: Manny D.      Submitted: 1/9/2021

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Product Review I have used the headrush pedalboard for more than 3 years waiting for a chance to buy the helix.I was able to get one this January and i’m really pleased with the quality of the preset sonds and workig on creating my own presets. So far, im really impressed with the results
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Line 6 Helix FB will be a great addition to your rig!

By: James Perry, II      Submitted: 1/8/2021

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Product Review I have been with Line 6 for many years. My very first amp from Line 6 was a Line 6 AXSYS 212. I also have the POD 20, POD XT Live, POD HD 500, the Spider 3-120, the Spider 4-150, and the practice amp 15 watts. While on tour I used the Flextone 3-2x12 amp. THE REVIEW: First and foremost tone and sound are most important to me. The models are definitely rich and pure in tone. The well thought out connectivity and the ability to maneuver the effects chain in any order that I desire is a plus and the ability to have unlimited effects in a chain is superb! I like the touch sensitivity to the switches that allows access to parameters for on the fly editing. Additionally, there is better processing with all of the effects. The headphone volume is a great option that adds to this already exceptional unit. Also, the stomp box mode allows the Helix to be used as a peddle board rig. Thumbs up for the large screen display and the scribble strips. Last but not least, the unit is very sturdy which makes it easy to travel with. There are so many BELLS & WHISTLES included in the Helix unit that it's too much to put into one review. So with that being said, I am COMPLETELY satisfied with my Helix!
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The most advanced pedal

By: Bill Mason      Submitted: 12/29/2020

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Product Review I'm blown away by all the features this pedal has. I spend hours playing with it and still find new tones and different sounds you can make!!. I recommend it to any guitar player!!
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Perfect for my application.

By: Hite5150      Submitted: 11/26/2020

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Product Review I love that i can use this to control my amplifier to switch channels, and still have all my stomps and wah in one package.
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Helix floorboard is an amazing guitar processor I love the sound that you can make with this pedal ...

By: Carlos ruiz      Submitted: 9/26/2020

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Product Review Helix floorboard is an amazing guitar processor I love the sound that you can make with this pedal My band members love the sound that comes out of it I will recommend this pedal to any guitar player from beginner player to a professional player
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Sounds so much better than I expected

By: anthony maiorano      Submitted: 9/23/2020

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Product Review I'm not really a modeling unit player ,but I have tried a few over the years , anyway i was able to create a tone right away tweak it a little and get really good soinds the first night , i got for a good price as it was a return product or a scratch and dent but it was just like new with everything that originally came with the unit , I was goinv to just use it at home to mess around with but after a few weeks with it im pretty sure you could do anything you need to with it . Great unit ??
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Many amp and cabinet models to choose from

By: Wil C 99      Submitted: 9/6/2020

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Product Review Great tone and effects but into unit. Line 6 updates product for new amp models and effects
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Awesome Sound

By: Victor Manuel Plazas      Submitted: 8/11/2020

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Product Review I was faithful to analog sound. However, I always had the problems: Transporting, too many cables, Amplifier and mics and in each stage differences in the equalization from monitor sound vs. external sound. Helix Line 6 solves each issue and now my guitar sounds perfect on every live!
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Amazing piece of gear!

By: Mike B      Submitted: 6/26/2020

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Product Review The Helix Line 6 is absolutely amazing. American Musical Supply was great with shipping times, working with me to get me the best deal possible and the payment plan made this expensive piece of equipment obtainable. Thank you so much AMS. This multi-effects pedal has changed the way I play and has so many different features. Couldn't be happier.
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Awesome addition

By: James B      Submitted: 6/25/2020

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Product Review The Helix has been a great addition. I mainly play at my church and it is perfect. During choir practice, I'm able to get the spindle I want, save it, and give it a name. I can also add it to playlists.
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Tremendous sound and versatility

By: Rob Romanelly      Submitted: 6/7/2020

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Product Review Great sound and versatility. I just started on it, but I am stoked. I can’t wait to do more with this because I can tell I will have an awesome dialed in sound
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Fun unit... lots to learn!

By: Doug F      Submitted: 5/13/2020

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Product Review This unit is pretty sweet. I had thought about building a pedalboard and was several pedals in when I realized how much it was going to cost and how never ending building a pedalboard is. I ended up deciding to go the Helix route to get all the effects I wanted at once plus get a unit that I could record with. This thing fills the bill. It’s been fun and confusing to play with and I have a lot left to learn, but you won’t be sorry. I’d like to try it out with the Line 6 FRFR cab. Right now I am using a four cable method with my Friedman Pink Taco that I also got from AMS. I am very happy with both products. Get it, you won’t regret it, but do be prepared for a little learning curve and watching a bunch of videos to maximize your usage of the Helix.
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One awesome piece of gear

By: Eli      Submitted: 4/27/2020

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Product Review This is a killer unit. Not a sound you cannot get out of this thing. AMS making it easy as always with their payment plans and awesome shipping. One happy customer and I’ll be back for more.
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An incredible piece of tech!

By: Andrew M.      Submitted: 4/27/2020

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Product Review I took the plunge on a Helix after I was getting tired of the limited effects from VST plugins on my DAW Software. It took months to finally buy it, but it was one of the best upgrades I've ever made. The software is easy to use for making awesome tones and the board itself is full of options to really dial in the sound and playability. American Musical shipped this in a super timely manner amidst the pandemic and gave me a nice pastime while stuck at home most of the time. I highly recommend both Helix's and purchasing from AMS!
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Epic

By: Chris K.      Submitted: 4/27/2020

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Product Review The Helix is the absolute best piece of gear out there. You will not be disappointed.
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Fantastic Purchase

By: Ced_from_1985      Submitted: 4/27/2020

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Product Review After ordering I received my equipment in approximately 3days. The product is amazing, I feel confident selling my pedals and using this Floorboard moving forward. Not that complicated to use either
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Very versatile

By: Cal      Submitted: 4/24/2020

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Product Review This pedal does everything you need it to do and sounds great.
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A Must Have If Versatility And Portability Are What You Need

By: Jake      Submitted: 3/31/2020

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Product Review I have had my Line 6 Helix for a little over a month at the time of this writing and I still find myself asking, "Why did I wait so long to buy this?!" From the moment I first plugged in I was amazed at how easy it was to use, and how versatile it is as not only a multieffects processor and amp/cab modeler but as an audio interface. The Helix has made it infinitely easier for me to bring the sounds, tones, textures, and song ideas, that for the longest time resided only in my head, to life. Creating and editing presets is extremely easy via the onboard controls or via the HX Edit software. And the ability to import your own Impulse Responses is just icing on the cake. In a band setting it has proven to be the best investment I have made outside of my guitars. Don't get me wrong, I love my tube amps and speaker cabinets, and I use them with my Helix regularly. But as I get older I find that lugging around a half stack is extremely impractical. With the Helix I am able to bring my tones everywhere I go, without breaking my back. And my setup and tear down time is a fraction of what it used to be. If you are looking for a solidly built, portable, versatile workhorse, look no further than the Line 6 Helix
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Awesome modeler/effects pedal

By: Rob      Submitted: 2/26/2020

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Product Review This is a BEAST! Love everything from the effects, to the amp models and cab models. And AMS nails it everytime with super fast shipping and no hassle customer service! Just great!
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An awesome floorboard pedal!

By: Charlie Chaney      Submitted: 2/20/2020

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Product Review This pedal is absolutely amazing!!! I highly recommend this product! The options are endless!!! Get you one!!!
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Incredibly flexible!

By: Josh      Submitted: 2/8/2020

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Product Review Replacing a very full, convoluted board. Great sounds! Love the flexibility and signal path options, even running it in 4CM with a tube head and cab.
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Most amazing gear I have ever had

By: Kakhaber Guliashvili      Submitted: 2/8/2020

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Product Review I was really surprised when I plug this guy to my speakers, yes, just speakers, thats all you need, the amp simulation is so real, respect to Line 6. Yes, price is little bit high but it worth it, highly recomend
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Incredible

By: Cody      Submitted: 2/7/2020

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Product Review The sound quality of the amps are incredibly realistic. I love this so much!
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Everything you ever needed and never knew you did

By: Matthew      Submitted: 1/26/2020

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Product Review Ive been a fan of line 6 equipment since the early days of the POD line. For about 12 years now I have been using a POD 2.0 to record demos. I never used it live though because I always felt it didnt sound as good as a real amp. I always felt modeling technology was lacking.... until the first time I heard someone use the Helix live. I was absolutely blown away by the tones it was putting out. After demoing one myself I knew I had to have it. It is simple to get out of the box and get a few workable tones without too much messing around. The more you play with it and work with it, the more you discover it can do. Nearly everytime I fire it up I find some new sound or tone. It had kickstarted my creativity and greatly increased my output. Literally any sound you can dream up in your head can be created on the helix. The interface is amazingly simple and intuitive. It truly does it all. No more lugging around heavy amplifiers to shows. No more problems with stage volume. Sound engineers must be in heaven. I simply cannot reccomend the helix enough. I was skeptical but now I am a believer. You will be too.
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Nothing short of incredible the helix is the best processor on the market in my opinion

By: Brian Williams      Submitted: 1/26/2020

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Product Review Nothing short of incredible the helix is the best processor on the market in my opinion
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Great for bass!

By: Prateek Sahgal      Submitted: 1/6/2020

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Product Review I am still learning the ins and outs of this thing, but so far, it is absolutely amazing for bass guitar. The different tones I’m able to achieve seem endless. So far, the learning curve isn’t too steep. The endless supply of YouTube tutorials certainly helps!
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Very wide range of options

By: Scott      Submitted: 1/6/2020

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Product Review The amount of capabilities are almost overwhelming sometimes. The only issue I have are these Impulse Responses. Don't quite get what those are all about, and have yet to get a straight answer.
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Plug and Play

By: Christian      Submitted: 12/17/2019

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Product Review I have always been a Line6 fan, and the Helix just reaffirms my love for them. I would put this toe-to-toe with any other modeler on the market. I love how easy it is to get started and create some awesome tones! Highly recommend the Helix.
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Amazing sounds and incredible build quality!

By: FABS Teran      Submitted: 11/26/2019

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Product Review I been used Line 6 modeling products for over 14 years and for me... Helix is the best sounding and easiest to used processor yet!I have with The helix 5 months and is to Easy to use menu, its large screen allows you to easily edit your sounds wherever you want them to be. It is resistant, it has touch bottons (you can assign pedals or effects. The updates are easy to install. The IRs will takeyou to another level of sound! Different ways to use it, pedalboard or Snapshoot, is really beautiful and elegant, colorful... its a great effect processor I have a guitarist since i was 12 and i have tried pedals and effects processor, and Helix is the evolution of sound and we are going musically.
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The Variety is incredible

By: Edgar B      Submitted: 11/26/2019

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Product Review First time I have had a mutlieffects unit like this and it is amazing. I love it. It sounds amazing and the models are very very good. Highly recommend this unit as it’ll give you pretty much all the sounds you need. Also using it with laptop Helix app and it’s fantastic
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Wish I would have bought sooner.

By: Andrew      Submitted: 11/6/2019

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Product Review I spent 2 years going back and forth on whether or not to jump in on a helix. When I finally did my only regret was that I didn’t get one sooner. Whether you are editing from the unit itself or from the computer program it is the easiest piece of gear in its class to edit. I was able to get really good sounds in no time at all (I also firmly believe in aftermarket ir’s). I use different modes at times between have the switches in pedalboard mode and have the bottom 4 in snapshot and top 4 in pedalboard. The snapshot feature is absolutely phenomenal and easy to set up. I have had multiple guys who swear by analog gear come and say how good the helix sounded. If you’re on the fence, get one!
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Swiss Army knife of boards.

By: Steve      Submitted: 10/6/2019

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Product Review Does everything you could want. Sounds better with custom ir but stock is still good. I tried the new boss board and it was just not easy to use and had less effects and no user database. At least with the helix, if you can’t make patch for something there’s a chance someone else has already done it for you. Once you get the hang of it, editing is easy to do and with a pc it’s even easier. I have Mac and everything works fine.
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The possibilities are just endless

By: Tim      Submitted: 10/6/2019

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Product Review I Bought this to replace my pedal board and had really high expectations after watching numerous videos and reading countless reviews and after a few uses all my high expectations were shockingly surpassed , I use the 4 cable method with my mark v and the sounds are simply amazing, after spending some time with it , it becomes a breeze to navigate and a complete joy to fiddle with , by far one of the best purchases I’ve ever made and I couldn’t be happier with it , there’s literally no tone you can’t mimic or create yourself ... none , if your serious about your tone the helix is the answer to it all .... believe the hype
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Ease of use

By: Andrew      Submitted: 9/6/2019

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Product Review Helix is incredibly easy to use. Within an hour of having mine I was surfing menues and making presets. The sound quality is incredible also. I cannot say for certain if they sound like the real amps, but I can tell you that they sound really good, whether you use an frfr, studio monitors, or guitar speakers. You won't be disappointed with the helix.
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Love it! Love it! Love it!

By: Lane Toby Steele      Submitted: 8/5/2019

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Product Review Every pedal and amp I own now (and more importantly DONT OWN) is in this thing! Every nuance from subtle to overkill can be achieved! I’ve been playing guitar since I was 10 years old. I’m a Nashville guy so that means I play many styles. Blues, Rock, Country etc. I have to because I live in Music City USA! I was never a fan of Line 6, but, after hearing and playing the Helix I have become a true believer! How much money have a I spent on pedals and amps just in the past 10 years alone? Always searching for the ‘Holy Grail’ of tone... look no further; it’s here in the Line 6 Helix! No matter what your style of playing you can achieve near as perfection as it gets with the Helix.... and yes...Acoustic players need to check the Helix out as well!! The fact that the Helix can be upgraded with the latest firmware seals the deal for me! Try that with your best pedal and tube amp combo! I double dog dare you! Digital has finally come of age! My pedal board is collecting dust now! The tones and sounds you can custom dial up in the Helix are absolutely jaw dropping! Some of you may be like I used to be... ‘I’ll just use the gear I’ve dragged for years to the gig.’ You are doing your playing and your BACK a dis-service! (By the way, it’s built like a damn tank!) Anything you want can be dialed up from this amazing piece of gear! Go ahead, just ask your front of house guy or your studio engineer how it sounds?! You’ll get a pleasant grin right back at you! I’ll never go back to the old days. Why would I ever? Everything I want and need... and some I could never afford to own is in the Helix!!! I defy anybody to play through a Helix and say they have no use for it! I’ll bet like me... you simply won’t be able to deny the quality of the tones and sound possibilities offered by the Helix!
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This is my second Helix

By: Lazlar      Submitted: 7/5/2019

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Product Review What can I say, I sold my first Helix and regretted it ever since. I thought I would build a kick ass pedalboard to replace it but I finally just gave up, sold it all and bought another Helix. I'll keep this one.
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My dream machine

By: Dean Bibb      Submitted: 6/22/2019

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Ridiculously awesome

By: JimR      Submitted: 6/10/2019

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Product Review So I've been using a Kemper for the last several years...before that I was an AxeFX user since the very first public offering of them. I have used tons of Line 6 gear over the years and it was never in the same ballpark as the AxeFX and Kemper. The Kemper, tonally, absolutely destroys the AxeFX - though the AxeFX wins in routing flexibility and deep diving tweaks and editing. I found I was spending too much time tweaking and never being totally happy with the AxeFX. A friend let me try his Kemper and it was love at first...chord. The tone was just THERE with no real effort. It's deceptively powerful in the effects and control...so I'm super dedicated to it --- BUT --- Here's where things get interesting... I have been playing tons of live shows lately and often, two shows in one day at different venues..which means I need to load in and out quickly and have super fast setup times. Dragging around my rack with the Kemper and the remote seemed a bit excessive...so I started looking for a smaller, easier setup that was just as powerful. The Helix hit my radar and I ordered it; hoping it would be passable for my needs. Honestly, when I first got it - I was pretty disappointed in the tones and ability to dial in something that was on par with the Kemper. I was 99% sure I would return it and assume it was never going to be a contender. With my Kemper, I use profile packs made by a guy named Michael Britt that are stellar. I saw that he had a Helix pack available so I figured I'd give it a shot before sending the Helix back and giving up... That changed everything for me. The Helix came alive and the tones were magnificent. The real power and doors opening up was due to the IRs that came with the Michael Britt pack. The stock cabinets were essentially junk to me and having a great IR was the key. I hooked it up to my PA and started dialing in tones and found that it was easily on par with my Kemper and the power of the units routing and effects was simply incredible. I'm LOVING this thing now and it may soon take the place of my Kemper (OK, maybe not quite yet - because the Kemper is THAT GOOD)...but...I'm playing so much, I want quick and easy and direct and the Helix delivers in all aspects...so who knows... Kemper killer? Not right out of the box...but with the right IRs...it better not be underestimated.
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A Professional Pedalboard at your Feet.

By: Tracey      Submitted: 5/30/2019

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Product Review Back in the day I always wondered what it would be to have the amps, effects, miking capabilities, rooms, midi capabilities, that the professional guitarist have to create their sound and your own sounds, now here it is in The Helix. I have used other multi-effects units before and found them hard to dial in tones, or for that matter a huge amount of effects, but this unit has it. Now you can take a amp and throw a compressor in front of it, the your distortion and wah, then your modulation effects behind it using amp and effects modeled after names like 5150, Mesa Boogie, Friedman amps, Marshall and Fender. Then you have effects named after Pro Co Rat, Tube Screamer, Big Muff Pi and others. You have like 72 amp combinations, 194 guitar effects, 37 speakers, and 16 miking combinations at your disposal. I'm a newbie using this thing and find it quite easy after learning some of the buttons and knobs. The best yet is being able to tweak your sound using your computer as well so your can dial in that tone. Just imagine looking at your favorite artists signal chain and being able to dial it in yourself so cool. That is the main reason I bought this unit, and I haven't even begun to tell you how good bass sounds through this with the bass amps it has. I'm sure Line 6 will come up with updates of the newest amps and effects so you can upload them to your unit as well. This thing is built like a tank as well.
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Best of the Best

By: James A Taylor      Submitted: 5/26/2019

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Product Review I've been a Line 6 user for over a decade, and this piece lives up to every expectation. Ease of use, great tones, just to name a few. With the ability to eliminate the need to carry heavy amps from gig to gig, I couldn't be happier.
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Incredible!

By: MJ      Submitted: 5/25/2019

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Product Review This unit takes amp modeling to the next level. As a guitar player that’s always been partial to analog effects, this unit exceeded my expectations. Just amazing!
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"I love this thing"

By: Alex      Submitted: 5/7/2019

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Product Review Very well built and provides all the tools I need in order to make great, sounding music.
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Sweeet effects

By: Eric p      Submitted: 5/6/2019

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Product Review Man this thing sounds amazing. So much professional sounding options. Get this!
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This was not what I was wanting originally but now I am totally sold thanks to the wonderful staff!

By: Anthony Garcia      Submitted: 4/5/2019

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Product Review I was reluctant while on the phone with customer service about getting the Helix floor. And once they told me about the payment plan option and the free backpack that was included. I was sold! Totally underestimated them and they completely knocked this purchase out of the park. It was more than what I needed allowing me to do everything and more!
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This is the baddest unit I have ever used oh, I am in Marshall guy but this thing blows it away

By: Bryan Maples      Submitted: 3/5/2019

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Product Review I play in a cover band, we play three nights a week every weekend,I used to only used Marshall amps but this thing actually blows it away, I highly recommend this to anyone who's a guitar enthusiast looking for that perfect tone,
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Loving this so much!

By: Richard Hurley      Submitted: 3/5/2019

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Product Review I have to say the tones that come from the Helix will blow you away! I have been searching for this pedal for years. I play in a church Worship team and the sound combinations I can put together with this pedal are endless! you can capture the exact tones and effects of any song you wish quickly. The user interface was easy to use and learn. this pedal gets 100 stars from me, but you only see 5 because the 95 are silent. This pedal is worth so much more than the price! AMS has great payment options to choose from and make it easy to purchase this dream pedal.
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What an amazing pedal!

By: Michael      Submitted: 3/5/2019

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Product Review This pedal is amazing. The amount of options on this thing seems endless which inspires hours of fun. It is great for Church worship. Dont hesitate and get one today!
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Gear aside, customer service was best!!!

By: Noah      Submitted: 3/5/2019

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Product Review I love the helix, awesome machine for sure. It'll be everything I ever need to continue my path with the guitar, but what's even better is the AMS experience, the easy payments, and the customer service that comes with it is second to none.
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What’s left to be said...?

By: Thunder John      Submitted: 3/5/2019

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Product Review I was a little skeptical at first. I’ve always been a pedalboard into a tube amp kind of guy. I’ve never been a fan of the Line 6 digital amp stuff. But when the Helix first came out, I was a little intrigued. My biggest reservation was how the amps would sound. I assumed that they would sound like a cheap, digital copy of the amp they were trying to imitate. I had a friend get one not too long after they came out. I was running FOH for a church and he plugged in and I was completely blown away. He asked how it sounded. I was honest and told him that it sounded better than his normal guitar rig. Finally, back in December, I took the plunge. And after almost four months of having it, I couldn’t be happier. And after discovering IRs, it’s been no looking back. I still have my pedals and tube amps. But I haven’t used them in the four months that I’ve had the Helix. Good job, Line 6. You can make even THIS purist consider digital.
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Everything a gigging guitarist could ask for!

By: Kenny W      Submitted: 2/26/2019

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Product Review As a Country/Alt-Country musician, I was hesitant at first. Line 6 has a reputation in our community of being more for rock & metal. When the Helix came out, a friend who plays pop/r&b kept telling me the board had great cleans so I decided to give it a look. The price might make you scroll right past the product, but if you look into the products capabilities, you’ll realize you get what you pay for. As guitarist we’re always searching for tones, and the Helix seems to have a limitless amount. Yes even for a country guitarist. While most of the built in presets I’ll never use, the ability to build your own presets is remarkably easy. One of the bests parts about the Helix is no amp is required! For smaller gigs, I am able to show up to venues with my guitar, Helix, and cables; plug into the PA and play. If you’re a player looking to consolidate pedals and save your back from lugging heavy amps, this is the perfect product!
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Been waiting 20 years for this!

By: Bran      Submitted: 2/22/2019

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Product Review Let's face it, Line 6 products just sound awesome. They always have. What makes this unit the Holy Grail for me is the usability and programmability. I spent years with the HD500 looping live, and wishing there were better ways to get performances done. The Helix has taken all of my "what if"s and "if only"s and turned them all into reality. The processing power and routing capabilities alone are things of my old dreams. Add to that the Variax integration and I/O options, and I'm in heaven. I can go from a solo acoustic/vocal/looping gig to a wedding/jazz/pop gig literally in SECONDS! I don't have to switcth wires or guitars or cabs or mics... As if the 2 independent stereo streams aren't enough, I can create snapshots, so I can go from a Semi hollow, dry, jazzy Twin to an echoed, chorused out 80's Strat lead by hitting ONE BUTTON... There is literally no gig I cannot (easily and enjoyably) do now. But not just just do. No extra setup, no extra guitars or stand or mics... I get to think less and play more. I set up a patch with my headphones, plug into my 2 FRFR speakers, and I'm rolling. (Soundmen also love that my rig does their job for them) I'll never miss my Twin or Soldano stack again. That's just the live side. As an avid composer and home recorder, again, the Helix has answered many soundcard prayers. I have yet to hear a single glitch in recording/playback after 2 months of daily use. Latency is terrific, and routing capabilities are dreamlike, enabling easy reamping, not only for guitar tracks, but any intrument or vocal track... Funny thing is, I have thousands of dollars of vst plugin effects installed, and I use the FX in the Helix 70% more often than those. This is a beautiful beast in so many ways! Basically, we have computers to make our lives and jobs easier. Now, guitarists/musicians have a computer to make theirs better as well... My main concern now is for Line 6. Where do you go from near perfection??? Thank you Line 6 for the Helix! And, thank you AMS for many years of wonderful customer service and incredibly fast, safe shipping.
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Sound randomly goes out

By: Thomas Mitchell      Submitted: 2/20/2019

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Product Review The tones on the Helix, when it functions are amazing. However the Helix randomly loses all output to the lxr and 1/4 jacks. Because of this the item is useless and I can’t trust it for use in worship services (it failed even with a reset 10 minutes ago after performing flawlessly during rehearsals).
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Enjoy it really happy with my purchase.

By: Pedro Rodriguez      Submitted: 2/4/2019

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Product Review Really good pedal it's worth every penny.
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Great for gigging musicians!!

By: Gibson_fan      Submitted: 2/3/2019

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Product Review I had a really hard time justifying the cost of this rig at first. I thought it would be a lot like other multi effects units I had bought before and I would just end up selling it. I WAS SO WRONG! More and more venues are going the route of low to no stage volume and this fits the bill. The amp models may not be quite spot on but most people in the audience don't know or don't care. What is great about this unit is I can go into a venue and feed the FOH my left and right xlr outs and the tone I want is always there! The speaker cabs that come with this sound fairly good, however, the Helix comes alive when using IR's! It's great to be playing a Plexi through a 4x12 greenback cab and then switch presets and hear the roar of a Rectifier through a Mesa oversized cab with V30's. If I had it to do all over again I would. It is a great investment for the working musician. This review is not about how the unit sounds (great) or all the effects and routing options and amp sims because others have already covered that. This is to tell all the home recording artists and gigging musicians that this really is the way to go. Through this on the floor and feed the FOH the XLR outs and you have a 5 minute setup time! Add in IEM'S and you have a great setup for the gig!
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Everything I dreamed of and more....

By: Frankie      Submitted: 2/3/2019

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Product Review I have always loved using Line6 products. My main equipment live has been the original Line6 Vetta. Since 2004 it was a rugged versatile amp that let my creative juices flow. However the moment I saw the Helix I recognized the future of tone modeling, layering, and live midi/amp switching control. The community that supports this Swiss Army knife of music making goodness will soften the learning curve, and will encourage. The sky is the limit. Yes, the price is on the hefty side, but every aspect from unboxing, setup, visual ques, and daily use makes you realize you actually got your money’s worth. Hold your nose, take the plunge, and buy the Helix. You will not regret it.
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All of your pedal and amp needs covered

By: Drew myers      Submitted: 2/3/2019

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Product Review Where to begin with this. This thing is unbelievable. When something is complex yet simple to use I think that is when you know something is a winner. Im a worship leader so I’ve used the timeline, big sky, Timmy, deep six, etc. For my purposes this thing cannot be beat.
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Perfect for technical death metal

By: Guy Van-leeson      Submitted: 1/10/2019

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Product Review I play extremely fast extra syncopated metal and this thing is the most incredible tool ever. Patch switching made so easy. Perfect modeling. Grab some 3rd party impulse responses from own hammer or catharsis and you’re all set. Just because it’s cheaper than an axe fx and made by line 6 doesn’t discredit this thing at all. It’s the best tool you can get for this price and has so many uses. Put it before your tube and just use fx if your practicing with your band, use it to record, or run it direct into front of house during live performances. 10/10 product 11/10 has a gf
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Amazing

By: Stitch D Rock      Submitted: 1/5/2019

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Product Review This thing kills but I do wishthat line 6 charged less.
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I love every piece of this amazing machine! Best effect pedal board out there hands down!

By: Jose Reyes      Submitted: 1/5/2019

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Product Review As an active duty member am always moving, the Helix allows me the flexibility to customize every sound with pression while making it really easy to transport. So whether I feel like shredding my way into the sweet stuff or mellow down and relax I know I'm covered.
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Excellent guitar tool!

By: MetalnHockey      Submitted: 1/5/2019

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Product Review Straight out of the box this thing has a ton of sounds. And it really does not take long to figure out how to make adjustments and create create your own tones. Highly recommend
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Money well spent

By: Nathan White      Submitted: 1/5/2019

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Product Review This is the best guitar related purchase I’ve ever made. High quality build, continued support, ease of use,etc. I could go on and one. Highly recommended
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I love this thing

By: Sergio ocampo      Submitted: 12/29/2018

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Product Review Excelente product
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Love it!

By: Michael Hardenbrock      Submitted: 12/27/2018

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Product Review I love it! Extremely versatile and packs so much punch.
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Takes some tweaking, but your sound is in there!

By: Carpenter_27      Submitted: 12/5/2018

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Product Review Great product. Great addition to the home studio and helped curve my pedal addiction. Your sound is in here you just need to find it.
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Does it all!

By: Brandon      Submitted: 11/14/2018

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Product Review I’ve always loved line 6 products but this things is the bees knees! I play rock, metal, and sometimes popish music and I can get tones that suite each genre perfectly. The effects are as good as it gets. The impulse responses are pretty legit as well. The pre loaded cabs are OK but if you want some better ones just go find some online there are TONs of options.
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Amazing!

By: Patrick      Submitted: 11/7/2018

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Product Review Amazing product. Not enough room here to go over the versatility of the Helix; it does it all. Very user friendly and the tones are so close to the modeled amps, speakers, mics, pedals, etc. If you get into modeling and can't afford the AxeFx or Kemper, this should be your go to. Pair it with the Power Cab and your set for any gig or style of music.
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Helix Rocks

By: Austin      Submitted: 11/6/2018

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Product Review This thing rocks. I can get any style of sound for all types of genres I like to play in. Take modeling to a new level and it is so easy to set up and use. Highly recommend it for the players out there that like to play around with digital effects. Line 6 helix will not disappoint
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Best thing I’ve ever bought!!!

By: Johnny      Submitted: 11/6/2018

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Product Review This thing is great. I can get any sound that I want out of it. Well worth the money!!! I’ve replaced my whole pedal board with this thing. You can’t go wrong with American Musical Supply. They are my #1 supplier of my musical needs now!!!
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One and done

By: Pablo Echevarria      Submitted: 11/6/2018

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Product Review I won’t get into the technical detail as I believe you get what you out into this product. If you’re looking for a device to play, record, edits sounds and additional affects for your intstruments. Then this has it all! Hook up your guitar, acoustic, bass and even microphone. Has a ton of inputs and plug ins. Honestly, I wouldn’t trade this for anything.
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Overwhelmed but satisfied

By: Michael Breshears      Submitted: 11/6/2018

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Product Review I have not even realized 1/10th of this things potential and I am already overwhelmed and thoroughly impressed. I can dial in any sound I want and with time and practice I am sure that I can turn this into a great live performance rig.
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Best accessory to my guitar experience!!

By: Amber      Submitted: 10/23/2018

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Product Review It's a product that I recommend . Its adds alot to my whole guitar experience bring depth that I was looking for to help create the sounds that I've been looking for.
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Guru of PedalBoards, you get any sound you want!!!!

By: Christopher      Submitted: 10/21/2018

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Product Review This is my go to pedalboard now, after talking with one of the reps at AMS, I decided to to go in and get this Pedalboard, and I must say, it was the best move for me as a guitar player needing to have a compact unit that can get me all the sounds I need, and not have to always talk all my pedals, and the Amp simulation makes it super cool to be able to just plug in the PA and just go, Love this Board!!!
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Bass Players Rejoice!

By: William hall      Submitted: 10/15/2018

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Product Review I was very skeptical of this product since I am a bass player. There isn't a lot of info out there with how this works for bass. I was pleasantly surprised that there are a lot of options for bass on this. Most of the guitar effects work super well for bass. What really won me over is the edit software on PC that allows you to edit the device from the PC and see the live changes on the device. Also, you can split your signal so that your clean signal can be mixed with the effect. This is something that is very challenging to do on a normal board. I was also impressed with the compressor since I use a Whirlwind Optical Compressor. The deluxe compressor on this sounds great and has all of the options a bass player could want to get that punchy sound. There are several Octave options as well. There is a bass Octave option that tracks beautifully, just as good as my Sub N Up. The octave up sounds a bit artificial, but most do anyways. The Cab sims are great too! Definitely a win for Bass!
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Goodbye amps! Hello tone!

By: Eric J      Submitted: 10/6/2018

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Product Review The line 6 helix is unrivaled in the all in one floor board unit. I have owned Frye fractal ax8, previous line 6 floor units, play frequently with kemper users and have owned tens of thousands worth of amps. This unit does an exceptional job at emulating existing amps mixed up and ready to perform or for studio purposes. With how easily and quickly one can set up scenes (which allow for many changes to occur once you press a switch), new tones and button assignments, it’s a must have for any gigging, touring, or studio guitar player. Ax8 requires external volume or wah controllers, while the helix has one built in. User interface is incredibly handy vs other units in similar price tiers. Importing IR’s for 3rd party cabs is incredibly easy and everything just work. Pick one up, you'll be glad you did! If you’d like sound samples, I tracked all my guitars and most of the cleans on Least of These’s EP “Wolves”.
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I love the Helix

By: Tim      Submitted: 10/6/2018

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Product Review I love the helix, I use this for direct recording and with my amp. I love the tones I can get with this. I have and would again recommend the Helix.
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More than worth the money!

By: Dave McD      Submitted: 10/5/2018

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Product Review The Helix is not only easy to work with, it has everything a musician could ever want in regard to guitar amplifiers, speaker cabinets and effects! A true dream machine.
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Nice alternative to making a board

By: Victor      Submitted: 10/4/2018

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Product Review If you take the time to really learn how it works you can get some really nice sounds from it.
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Wow. Tone for days

By: Max Salada      Submitted: 10/4/2018

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Product Review This is the best investment I’ve made for my guitar rig. Every doing imaginable from this unit. Paired together with the power cab it’s tge ultimate live or recording rig.
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Lots of great sounds!!

By: Scott C.      Submitted: 10/4/2018

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Product Review This is great. Replicate practically any guitar tone or invent some new ones. You can even plug in two guitars at once and split the foot switches between them. Really amazing stuff.
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My boyfriend loved it!

By: Leslie Gomes      Submitted: 9/27/2018

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Product Review Personally don’t know much about this but my boyfriend said he loves it ..... it takes some time to get the sound just right but he’s getting there
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Awesome toolbox for recording and jamming!

By: Dan      Submitted: 9/27/2018

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Product Review I love this gear. Paired with the helix native plugin there is no better way to go from the home studio to the rehearsal space to the stage with the same tones. They constantly update the thing with new models. It sounds great and is intuitive to use. Just get one already.
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Truth Be Told...

By: Josh      Submitted: 9/26/2018

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Product Review I’ve been in and out of a couple bands and performing groups through the years and my biggest gripe was the amount of equipment I’d need to carry around with me. Also as a hobbyist producer, I always delved into guitar tones but was never fully satisfied with digital plugins that I used for YEARS. After some heavy research and watching endless videos of demos and sitting on it for a couple years, I finally gave in and purchased one for myself. I gotta say, Line 6 NAILED IT with this one! There are so many different combinations of amps, cabs, and effects available, and the tweak-ability of it all is truly amazing. The sounds are fantastic, realistic, and sastifying to the ear. The learning curve is really not that bad at all either. This is all I need for my studio recording and future gigging! AMS is truly wonderful too with their consistent updates and really quick shipping! You guys ROCK! Definitely will buy from here again!
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This helix is awesome

By: Sabrina Pontano      Submitted: 9/26/2018

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Product Review It’s great! The amount and types of sounds that can be put on this board is outstanding. The sound and quality of the helix is phenomenal. I’ve mastered so many new songs.
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Well worth the price.

By: David J.      Submitted: 9/26/2018

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Product Review Line 6 outdid themselves with this beast. Couldn't be happier, and investment was way less than building a traditional board with everything I wanted.
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Amazing

By: Jimmy      Submitted: 9/7/2018

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Product Review There is so much to the Helix it is difficult to fit into a brief review. Still keep learning more details of what it can do but, in short, it is an amazing piece of gear. High quality amp models and effects. I have no issues with the sound quality comparing against my tube amp and pedalboard. Sure the feel is different in the sense of not having an amp behind you, but the dynamic response of tones are there and no lesser than using an amp/pedalboard rig. Signal chain routing possibilities are easy and feel endless. Way better than taking a board apart and changing patch cables. This thing makes traveling light for gigs easy when I don't want to carry a heavy amp around. It takes a little more patience to dial in tones or sounds in your head, but once setup and saved, the sounds are consistent every single time without having to do any tweaking. The scribble strips and light colors make it easy to reference every pedal and switch function in any lighting. Also just awesome to look at.
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Incredible Custom Sound

By: Michael Mitchell      Submitted: 9/6/2018

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Product Review The HELIX is by far the best effect processors I've ever used, and worth every dollar. It's versatile in the sense that it's an easy setup for live sound, whether you go direct to front of house, through monitoring, or even through an amp, or if you are working in the studio trying to find a tone to cut through the mix. I highly recommend this to serious recording artists or for those on a long tour, looking for an alternative to amplifiers.
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AMAZING!!!

By: Brian      Submitted: 9/6/2018

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Product Review The tones on this things and it’s simplicity makes it super fun to use. LOVE IT!!
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Endless possibilities

By: Marvyn Ortiz      Submitted: 9/5/2018

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Product Review When I first made the decision to purchase I did some research but I was never prepared for helix. Beyond the amazing sounds, nearly perfect emulations there is the personalized factor. The ability to dial in your favorite sound or create the most unique one. That’s what I found on the helix. To top it all I was mesmerized by the support and dedication the line 6 team puts behind this product. And with the ease of AMS financing, it was hard to pass on this amazing piece of equipment. Strongly recommend adding this Swiss knife to your collection!
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Best buy ever !!! Thanks to AMS for the awesome prices!!

By: Steven velasquez      Submitted: 9/5/2018

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The Ultimate Home Recording Studio begins with Helix

By: AG      Submitted: 9/5/2018

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Product Review The Ultimate Home Recording Studio begins with Helix. Incredible guitar and bass tones created from meticulous modeling of analog effects and boutique tube amplifiers .This is the one must have piece of gear for your project studio or live rig. You can use it for Vocal Preamping and Killer Bass tones as well. AMS made it possible for a blue collar guy with a good job and mediocre credit to have the Ultimate Home Studio! Thank You AMS!
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Works perfectly

By: Randy Bebich      Submitted: 9/5/2018

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A Game Changer

By: Nick      Submitted: 9/5/2018

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Product Review I was skeptical about Helix before getting it, thinking that there was no way a digital based system could replace my beloved Fender Supersonic 22 and massive pedalboard. I was very wrong, and after the first time I used it at practice with my band I decided that I no longer needed either the amp or the pedalboard. This thing is incredibly flexible and is an absolute dream for live usage. Highly recommended
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This a great device

By: M. Clark      Submitted: 9/5/2018

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Product Review It has the amp models that I can't afford example Dr. Z and Dumble
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EXCELLENT!!!

By: christopher      Submitted: 9/5/2018

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Product Review The helix is great, there is a lot of flexibility and great sounds you can get out of this thing. One great feature is being able to load your own impulse responses into the unit and adjust or mix it to your preference. You can also edit labels on footswitches and cutomize everything yo your liking.This product has served me well both on stage and in studio. I would highly recommend this product. I have compared it to similar products(axe fx/kemper) and my own amps(peavey,evh,engl,etc.)and it sounds just as good. One stop shop for all your tones.
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Truly remarkable

By: Jimmy      Submitted: 7/29/2018

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Product Review I love it I really like tweaking my own sound and being able to have it at a moments notice endless ary of sound
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“This is one piece of gear I can’t live without!”

By: Ben Gibbs      Submitted: 7/23/2018

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Product Review This is a top notch piece of gear. From the loads of amps and cabs to multitude of on board effects, there aren’t enough words to express what the Helix can do for you. Tons of I/O options to get you plugged in to whatever you need. This is hands down the best modeler out there! It has no rival.
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Helix FTW!

By: Spence P.      Submitted: 7/23/2018

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Product Review As a Kemper and Fractal owner, I added the Helix to the mix because it has some perks for live application. It did not disappoint. The tone is great, and the ability to arrange effects, placing some going into the amp, and others after the speaker, really opens up a world of tonal possibilities. Thumbs up!
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Amazing piece of gear!

By: DZ Mauldwin      Submitted: 7/23/2018

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Product Review I'm a long time, old school tube amp guy and have owned and tried several earlier modelers and they never performed well in "live" situations. This Line 6 Helix is a amazing! The amps, cabinets and effects are all well represented and sound great. Before purchasing the Line 6 Helix I tried the Kemper Profiler and Fractal AX8. While both were great and compared favorably to the Line 6 Helix, I preferred the Helix's ease of programming and it's user interface. As a full time musician I want a guitar rig to be reliable and sound great gig after gig and the Line 6 Helix delivers!
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Last amp/stopbox you will ever need

By: Jharmon      Submitted: 7/22/2018

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Product Review It’s not as complicated as you think it is just take time to figure it out you can make any sound Anytone
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Worth every penny..

By: Peyton Massey      Submitted: 7/21/2018

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Product Review Sold all my pedals and bought this. Best decision I’ve made
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I Love This Thing! Amazing!

By: Lawrence Adams      Submitted: 7/21/2018

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Product Review So well thought out! I can use this in any scenario I can thing of. More options than most people need. I perform in several different types of situations from Church music, live club gigs and pit orchestras. I use it 7 days a week and it is solid and has not failed me yet! I love it!
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The last effects unit you will ever need

By: Jeff      Submitted: 7/21/2018

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Product Review Coming from a pod hd500, this makes the previous look like a child’s toy. Suggest that download the allure ir pack for free from line 6.
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Awesome piece of equipment. Must have!!!

By: Omar Velazquez      Submitted: 7/5/2018

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Product Review Very cool product. Well made and of durable construction. This is the ideal floorboard for guitarists of all levels. There is so much you can do with it.
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Amazing piece of intuitive equipment

By: Kw      Submitted: 6/26/2018

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Product Review Very well made... Intuitive and seems to lack nothing!
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Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Donly      Submitted: 5/28/2018

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Product Review Everything I've ever wanted in a pedal board. I had the LT, had to get the full on Helix. I'm enjoying the ease of use, memory, power, reliability, durability and overall sweetness of this unit.
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Great sound, why no Bluetooth?

By: Bob      Submitted: 4/22/2018

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Product Review No issues with sound, or quality., however why didn’t. Line 6 include Bluetooth? Would be nice to have wireless headphones or speaker connection.
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Well worth the money!

By: James Neely      Submitted: 3/15/2018

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Product Review Just what I’ve come to expect for line 6 great pedal board and simulator. First purchase from ams and I can say that is was delivered the same week I ordered and the customer service was outstanding will look forward to doing further business with them.
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This is a Revolution

By: Clint      Submitted: 2/24/2018

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Product Review Thank goodness for AMS's payment plan option so I could pick up this wonderful piece of gear. You will hear a lot from nay-sayers, Kemper/Fractal fanboys, and tube snobs saying this is not a legit force to be reckoned with. I am here to say that there are no worries on that front. Go ahead and give this amazing machine a shot if you're remotely intrigued by its promise. This has opened up my world as a guitarist and musician, and every patch I start gives me a surge of joy. Custom IR's are helpful in the realm of exploring sounds but the stock cabinets really aren't as bad as some say. Amp models are crazy good! I will be honest about some of the effects that left me a little disappointed. The synth section is not going to replace a Micro Synth or Mothership any time soon, and the pitch wham is not a whammy. A mk 1 DigiTech Whammy will mop the floor with the L6 Helix block. That being said, the other effects are exquisite and their interactions with the amps and IR's of your choosing is a rewarding experience. I have been a GC employee and tone snob, and I will admit that the TINY gap between the Helix's sounds and the real thing or more expensive competitors' models is far overridden by the ease of use, amazing workflow, and connectivity of the Helix. If you're on the fence about dropping the moolah on this veritable arsenal of sounds, just know I was too. But I took the plunge and, except for the aforementioned meh effects, have been wonderfully satisfied with Line 6's flagship masterpiece.
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I love this thing

By: Mario saavedra      Submitted: 2/12/2018

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Product Review This is a wonderful pedal I love it Este es maravilloso pedal me encanta si buscas uno con muchos efectos y lucir bien cuando tocas este te lo recomiendo
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Definitely stepped up my game for good.

By: Cocopr8      Submitted: 1/7/2018

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Product Review I run a house band at a very popular bar, and I'm required to play a broad spectrum of music. I've been in the business for over thirty years and have had several working rigs. That usually meant multiple trips to the car and taking up plenty of stage real estate. While I could always nail a handful of tones, I was still limited, especially at low volumes. I had a POD XT and floorboard for awhile, but it never really felt like playing through a tube amp, and I could never get it to sit right in the mix, so I finally let it go. Since then I've invested thousands of dollars in amps and pedals again, back to the same dilemma. I pulled the trigger on the Helix about two weeks ago. After a some quality time tweaking the unit, and loading in some IR's (Impulse Responses, I learned it all on YouTube), it's a whole new ball game. I still have a lot to learn, but my gig with it last night truly proved that it's a keeper. It's classy, portable and extremely powerful! Definitely worth the $$$$
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Wow wow wow!!

By: Adrian      Submitted: 12/29/2017

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Product Review I have not used modeling effects since I first started playing in 2002. Since then I have played a ton of pedals, have had big heavy boards full of pedals because I didn’t like the sound on multi effect pedals. But the Helix is on a whole different level. The price is right also, considering how many pedals and configurations you can have in each preset. At one time my pedal board compiled together was over $4000. The helix and it’s routing capabilities and quality sounds make this pedal worth the price. Also being able to use it with an amp and still insert separate pedals in the chain wherever you want is amazing. I would recommend this pedal to someone who is looking to have all those great effects in one package. This thing is built like a rock.
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I love this pedal board

By: Leo Rodriguez      Submitted: 12/25/2017

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Product Review Always wanted one but could not afford it. I was stoked when they offered 18 month pay.
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Awesome

By: Dan and indigo kee      Submitted: 9/29/2017

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Product Review This is the best piece of gear alongside the axe fx. Everything you would ever want in a pedalboard with so many options. Ease of use and much more thank you AMS
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A bit pricey but worth it - and AMS support is EXCELLENT!

By: John T      Submitted: 3/13/2017

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Product Review I have purchased several Line 6 products over the years, and I was a bit dubious about the claims made in reviews and YouTube videos about the new modeling engine and versatility of the Helix. I waited about a couple of years to see if it lived up to the hype before making my purchase - IT DOES! SO easy to create sounds and import works from others. Programming is very intuitive and much easier than prior footboard units. I have played my Helix through a few amps I have to see how it "plays in the sandbox"; no problems getting the sounds I want. The first unit I received had a couple of issues; I contacted AMS customer service who couldn't have been nicer in replacing the defective unit! NO arguments, no pushback, just the best customer service I have received from a music store! And received follow-up emails to ensure everything was ok! They will continue to be my preferred music store.
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Best piece of gear I ever bought!

By: Scott W      Submitted: 2/2/2017

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Product Review Truly amazing. You'll never need pedals again unless you're to attached to ones you can't let go. External pedals and amp controls switch perfectly with helix. You can tie them into any patch your creating.
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WOW

By: Keith      Submitted: 1/15/2017

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review Everything a guitarist could need, and ease of use
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Very Happy with this Purchase

By: Jeremy Cotton      Submitted: 1/10/2017

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Product Review I was a little nervous buying this - I tried the HD500 a few years ago, and it was OK - not great, and this unit is about 3 times as expensive. I tried other brands (Boss and Zoom), but although some of their effects and sounds were very good, some were just ok, and some were pretty bad. Also, there's always a learning curve with these products - figuring out how to get the sounds you want out of it. My previous solution was buying the individual pedals I wanted for the sound i wanted - but that became a nightmare of loose connections, lack of flexibility (not to mention size and weight). I figured if this sounded almost as good as my pedals, it would be easier to carry around and set up, and a lot more flexible. It turns out that this at least matches the sound from *most* of my pedals (and I'm pretty sure if I invest more time I can tweak those closer) - but I can just put my favorite odd pedals in the effects loops and switch them in and out by preset or by specific buttons.
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Game Changer!!

By: Tom      Submitted: 12/18/2016

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4 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I have a couple Marshall tube amps and 3 Fenders. I was one of those players who wouldn't touch a SS or look seriously at modelers. This thing is different. I use 4 amps set up with a Voodoo splitter and loads of pedals but this can give me the sounds I want without touching cables, it's portable, and it sounds like my tube amps with the pick and finger noise. Not to mention that you can integrate it into your monster setup. My advice, if you buy one more piece of gear, make this that piece. When you get it, install the update first before creating your own presets. Check out both banks of factory presets and the templates for a place to start. If you install the editor on your computer, editing is MUCH easier. Your neighbors will love that you can get that driven power tube sound through headphones or at a reasonable level through an amp or PA (until the band shows up).
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Amazing!

By: Dustin Merriman      Submitted: 12/17/2016

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Product Review This thing puts out amazing tone. Can't wait to try it out this weekend live.
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Just Buy It, It's That Good !!!

By: Doc Montana      Submitted: 9/10/2016

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3 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review Once I found the correct gain/eq setting on my EVH amp, took out the wireless, found the magic cord to use (Monster Rock), and dialed in the correct Helix output level, I had the sweet spot. It absolutely feels like a tube amp and many if not most of the stock settings nail the amp they emulate. It's built so tough I think a guy could use it as a car bumper in a pinch. My cheaper guitar cables didn't do it justice so spend a few bucks on a good instrument cable like the Monster Rock. Programming is intuitive and make sure you immediately update the firmware with the latest version with the latest update tool. Plenty of YouTube videos to watch on the Helix. It is the best multi effects pedal I have ever had for sure. It's amazing !!! Excellent tone, tube/amp feel, easy programming, tough, love the scribble strips, endless routing possibilities, tons of custom patches available, nails any amp or tone or effect, and can foretell the future (not really) !!!!
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The sad truth

By: Jaym      Submitted: 4/16/2016

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7 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review to start, i have a long great history with modelers, ive personally had time with line 6 pod line 6 spiders line 6 vetta II pv vypyr 30 pv vypyr tube 120h x2 in stereo(current setup) ---sims---- revalver guitar rig bias desktop lepaul plugins nadir ir & redwirez From what i gather, the helix is a huge step up as far as INS/OUTS clean+overdriven sounds UI FX & in deep control but even with post fx, i could'nt get anything better then a pod hd as far as high gain goes, again the clean rock and over driven sounds are spot on and great. and i even like the idea of it being a pedalboard for your tube amp. the reason i purchased the helix was to play good tones late at night, record in a daw at any time, and hoped the amps would be better than my previous experience, but it wasnt, it was on par. A/B my vypyr and helix, and it took almost all the dsp with 2 amps and 2/4 cabs just to get it to sound close for the 5150. in the end for me that wont cut it
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Wow This is not your father's Line 6

By: Dr Steve Shredinski      Submitted: 1/21/2016

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25 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I had a Kemper and all the amp profiles sounded similar , more or less EQ etc. Another investment for the floor pedal and it seemed way too expensive for the sonic results. The Helix uses the latest Dual Sharc processors and Cirrus a/d converters which are the top of the line and way ahead of Fractal. And you don't need to pay 2 months worth of house payments to get the helix like Fractal ($2400 for the rack). The huge display is amazing with all the info you need to rapidly make your personal tweaks. Construct 4 separate signal paths that could be directed through 4 separate sends and returns. So if you connect for amps,or Pa"s you would have 4 separate sounds. The sounds are better than the Kemper and are infinitely more customized to your taste. Now don't even bother opening the manual...You don't need it! This is the most intuitive and well thought out floor unit anyone has ever made....you can even program using your feet and the capacitive foot-switches all have LED
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I love it. Super easy to use and sounds awesome!!!

By: Jeff      Submitted: 11/15/2015

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8 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review It really is as easy to use as advertised. It sounds great. The display screen beats any other I have seen. This is going to replace my HD500 DT25 rig.