Line 6 | 1 year ago

Paul Hindmarsh discusses the Helix Rack amp and effect processor, one of three options from the Helix family of products.

The rack-mountable Helix® Rack amp and effect processor leverages HX® modeling to deliver the authentic sound and feel of modern and vintage amps, cabs, and effects—while its player-friendly interface makes it easy to operate. Features include a color LCD, ultra-flexible internal signal-routing, four effects loops, jacks for adding optional external expression pedals and footswitches, a built-in USB recording interface, deep MIDI capabilities, and extensive analog and digital I/O (including word clock for syncing to studio gear). The optional Helix Control foot controller adds capacitive-touch footswitches with color-coded LED rings and customizable scribble strips for increased control.

• 4 Discrete signal paths with 400+ amps, cabs, and effects
• HX modeling delivers authentic feel and exceptional sound quality
• Intuitive user interface
• Helix Control (sold separately): 12 Capacitive-touch footswitches
• 12 Inputs and 12 outputs, plus 8-in/8-out USB audio interface
• Presets compatible with HX Edit and the Helix Native plugin
• Digital I/O including Variax® and L6 LINK™ for Powercab® Plus