Line6 Helix Guitar Processor

Line 6 presents the Helix, a complete digital system for guitarists that simulates the core elements of a conventional setup - amplifier, speaker cabinet (and the microphone placed in front of it), and effects placed before and after the preamp - all while letting the user configure and store their settings however they wish. Players can even integrate real pedals into the system using the four send/return loops. The Helix's powerful processors feature four stereo signal paths, enabling the user to create complex soundscapes that can be utilised by both analogue and digital means as well as via USB. The user interface, which includes a large colour LCD screen together with smaller individual displays for the footswitches, also delivers outstandingly intuitive operation.

It goes without saying that the Line 6 Helix has a lot to offer musicians who perform live, but the benefits for recording studios and home studios are also many. Its immense selection of amp simulations and effects also means the Helix will capably handle any conceivable genre of music, from top 40 hits to Djent Metal, and the range of potential applications goes beyond electric guitar: The Helix is also suitable for amplifying electric basses and acoustic guitars, and it can additionally provide effects for keyboards and other line-level instruments. What is more, Line 6 issues regular updates with additional amp sounds and effects, so the range of possibilities is expanding all the time.

As mentioned above, the Line 6 Helix offers guitarists and bass players a universal solution which, despite its compact dimensions, can replace an entire amplifier setup. This means that players are ready to record whenever and wherever they like, as well as having an immense range of sounds at their fingertips on stage without the volume and sound consistency issues associated with real amplifiers picked up by microphones. At the same time, players can use the Helix as a high-performance effects processor and speaker simulator to enhance the sound of amplifiers they already have, and its four programmable effect loops, MIDI control capability, and astonishingly clear and intuitive user interface make it ideal for use as a central controller for external hardware.