tonymckenziecom | 9 years ago
THE definitive Line 6 Helix review showing inside & out; including I/O, controls, programming, the chips, other useful info throughout and audio examples.
This is the longest review I have ever completed and this pedal deserves it! If you think you know Line 6 well think again. The Helix sets new standards compared to older Line6 gear. Maybe Yamaha have had something to do with this as they now hold the reins of Line6 but in any case the Helix rocks.
You will find specific sections throughout this video covering near enough everything and if you just opened the box then this video will probably help you. I discuss the amps and cabs, effects, the blocks and how to assign them and so much more so I recommend you watch the whole video because its that full of info on this great new processor pedal.
This pedal is not really a comparison against say a Kemper - that uses different technology, but you might compare it with an Axe-FX II or even Axe-FX III as there seem many similarities. It is likely that the Axe may have more sounds etc. in it today, but watch Yamaha change that as the Helix moves forward. The Helix I found was easier to use - less complicated than the Axe-FX II that I owned. Not to mention that there are new models on the way from Line6 also.
Overall this is a delightful effects and amplifier simulation pedal that is extremely well made, has 'dual processors' and a host of other chips that set the HELIX to probably be one of the lowest cost and dynamic 'block' based processors on the market today.
I have written an even more in depth review here on my website: http://www.tonymckenzie.com/line6-helix-effects-unit-floor-pedal-inside-and-out-review.htm and I'm sure that review as backup for this video will get you completely up to speed about the Helix effects unit.
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