Is The Helix Still Good Enough In 2024?

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Thanks for watching this revisit review on the Line 6 Helix platform. How does the Helix compare against the competition? Does it still hold up? Did it age well and is it worth the money? I also take a look at some of the new FW3.7 features and talk about some things that could be improved upon in the future. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Cheers!

Gear used in this video:
- Line 6 Helix Floor
- Line 6 Helix Native
- Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s
- ESP LTD EC1000T CTM Violet Shadow
- OwnHammer Essentials Classic Rock and Low Tuned IRs

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Timecodes:
00:00 Does The Helix Still Hold Up In 2023?
00:33 Heavy Demo Song L6 Oblivion & Feedbacker FW3.7
02:10 Gear & Preset Info / Settings
04:16 My Love For The Line 6 Helix And My New Helix Floor
05:12 The User Interface, Ease Of Use, Controls & Workflow
06:48 Helix Native
07:49 The Amp Models And The Quality
09:49 The New Brit 2203 Amp
10:30 Brit 2203 vs Brit 2204 Amp Model Comparison
12:04 Thoughts On The Comparison & Preset Settings
12:47 The effects In The Helix / HX
14:33 The I/O Ins & Outs Plus USB
15:12 Bass Players
15:31 The Free Firmware Updates
16:15 Pricing And Different Models
16:43 HX Stomp
17:00 So, Does The Helix Hold Up In 2023?
17:34 What Can Be Improved Or Added In The future?
22:21 Conclusion And Final Thoughts

[gabrielstevens]

The Helix is my go to for recording. The 2203 and Oblivion instantly became my favorite amps. It blows me away how they continue to make the unit better

[lessqqmorepewpew]

I stopped caring how stuff actually sounds with your channel - you just make everything sound so good. I am just here for the riffs now!

[zebric]

The hx stomp must be the best value for money guitar gear ever invented..even with the new price point. I got mine for 430 euros b- stock in mint condition, and I felt like I robbed a church.

[Bjornsguitarspecials]

I use my Helix everyday. First I used it with IR’s but now I only use the stockcabs. They keep improving on the amps, cabs and with every update we get something cool that makes the unit better.

[SIGMA-PHONIC]

I am so happy with my helix. I've had it for about 8 years! I've tried other platforms and there is a reason I don't switch. NO need to at all. God video as usual Jon

[picksalot]

Line 6 has done a remarkable job with the design of their Modelers. I use an HX Stomp every day. The Helix Floor always seemed a bit too large, and more compact design might be an improvement. I have Helix Native, and it provides me the power of the full Helix in software - Truly Amazing!

Initially, I did my Preset editing using HX Edit on my PC. Now I do most of my editing on the unit itself, as it is easy, fast, and provides enough of the tactical experience that users enjoy with physical Pedals. It also makes me use my ears more instead of my eyes when dialing in, and that can produce better results. Thanks

[LonelyRocker]

You know...my head is spinning with all of this stuff. Up until recently I avoided modeling favouring real amps but I have since come around (in part thanks to you). And I love it. You certainly shed light on the debate if the Helix is still relevant and it really makes you appreciate what they launched 10 years ago. At the same time we've come a long way from tweaking a guitar, a few pedals and an amp. So many more variables to think about these days. And an Amp used to be forever! Now we debate the shelf life of digital replications. Amazing how times have changed. Great video!

[ekincn]

I bought my HX Stomp XL one year ago, I learned to use it effectively in a really short time but it still amazes me, you can do so much stuff with it even with 8 effects block limit in HX series.

[sjsphotog]

Loved the Oblivion amp riff in the beginning.. Great tones and playing. Keep it up. ❤

[petevb]

As a Floor user I enjoy the large format and bulk of the unit. I find that with my size 13 foot, the switches on some smaller format units are too close together when playing live. Just needs more processing power, amp capture, IR capture/ creation and a larger touch screen.
Customisation of the graphics would be cool also.

[SonicDriveStudio]

What are your thoughts on the state of the Helix in 2023? Still relevant or is it time for a new version? Let me know!

[PoyoNyon]

I bought an HX Stomp XL few months ago with a class D amplifier and I replaced my head + pedalboard.
No regret, I still think that it is my best purchase ever.
Nice video!

[brianhlange]

Great video, Jon! I would LOVE for you to create some tones using the helix and make them available for download/purchase. I always love your tones but have a hard time replicating them on my own Helix.

[justinmakesrepairs]

These updates are just amazing, this will be my main rig for a very long time

[lylaznboi]

I feel like as long as Line 6 keeps their stuff up to date and add more stuff over time, it still holds up in a mix or in a live setting, and that goes for any software or hardware modelers.

[sevenstone]

I needed this video...I recently got a headrush core with an expression pedal and FRFR because it was the newest and most features...I avoided the HX stomp XL because I was afraid they'd immediately replace it. But I didn't vibe with the headrush unit at all, the sounds were bland and even the downloaded IRS etc didn't help. Then the speaker went out so I sent it back to Sweetwater and went for the HX XL and am currently waiting on it. This video made me feel better as I was wondering of its relevance as I await lol. Once again killer riffs man.

[zloboslav_]

I have a POD Go because I can't afford the Helix, but I still love it, it is great!
I avoid touchscreens, because I wouldn't want it to break. Normal screen with thick plastic on top to protect it is the best for me.

[grahammcguitar]

Fully agree with your point regarding having the icons on the unit screen that represent the 'real world' look of the amps and effects. Also with you on rotary knob displays (or maybe the top row of foot switches being dual function capacitive push/rotary like the QC). They are simple things that you would have to think would be an obvious update to any future hardware unit.

[hotman]

I absolutely love my Helix. Super easy to dial in useable tones

[bastianeberz]

Great Video! Good to see the unit still gets improved. For me personally I always liked the sounds of the helix, but struggled with the playing feel, so that I ended up switching to a Kemper and never really looked back. Hopefully they'll get that fixed if there will be a Helix 2.0.