Line 6 Helix

John_A

rossyamaha said:

To assume only makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me". Just a few more hours. 

Aaaargh!!!

Teetonetal

gibsongretschfan said:

digitalscream said:

gibsongretschfan said:

So the HXFX is getting all the m-series effects, I’m assuming Helix won’t be. There’s going to be a few cross Helixers 

Why, exactly, would you assume that?

Because DI asked which two of the M Series filters we would want most in Helix. Doesn’t seem to be much point in asking if we were getting all of them

DI also said:

Digital_Igloo said:

RandallFlagg said:

OK so now we know there is a HX Effects unit on the way, how does the impending Helix 2.50 update tie in with this in mind?

Is it a predominantly effects based update to give a fresh set of models to the effects section and kick start the launch of new HX Effects only unit? Or could the new HX Effects have some unique effects that are not in the Helix? or the other way around? which would be controversial...  

The goal will be to add the same effects models to all Helix/HX products simultaneously.

John_A

The goal will be to add the same effects models to all Helix/HX products simultaneously.

Is that the 'controversial' bit of the update?

Teetonetal

John_A said:

The goal will be to add the same effects models to all Helix/HX products simultaneously.

Is that the 'controversial' bit of the update?

how so? Seems perfectly logical and absolutely not controversial... now if he'd said, Helix FX will get it's own FX not included in Helix and Native, THAT would be controversial.

John_A

controversial in the sense that although many people would welcome all of the M series effects, some may see it as a step backwards not having shiny new HX ones

Musicman20

Sometimes vintage effects (even digital) are very highly regarded, eg the older DL4 etc!

Sporky

Teetonetal said:

how so? Seems perfectly logical and absolutely not controversial... now if he'd said, Helix FX will get it's own FX not included in Helix and Native, THAT would be controversial.

And, I would venture, pretty daft, given that L6 have said that they've put considerable effort into making sure the architecture is consistent so that Native and Helix and Helix LT and Helix Rack can all have the same upgrades at the same time. It seems unlikely that Helix FX would not use exactly the same underlying architecture (even if the number of DSPs or connectors differs a bit).

gibsongretschfan

Cabicular said:

gibsongretschfan said:

Cabicular said:

gibsongretschfan said:

digitalscream said:

gibsongretschfan said:

So the HXFX is getting all the m-series effects, I’m assuming Helix won’t be. There’s going to be a few cross Helixers 

Why, exactly, would you assume that?

Because DI asked which two of the M Series filters we would want most in Helix. Doesn’t seem to be much point in asking if we were getting all of them

unless the answer is 
"good news you are getting all of them"

That’s the sort of thing I do to my kids at Christmas 

That's how DI sees us

We’re all DI’s bairns 

Teetonetal

John_A said:

controversial in the sense that although many people would welcome all of the M series effects, some may see it as a step backwards not having shiny new HX ones

ha, yeah I suppose there are always people who find some thing to moan about:
Punter: I miss M series FX
Line 6 Free FX from the M series
Punter: Boo it's from the M series

gibsongretschfan

(Waiting patiently)

sgosden

...its gone 5

John_A

sgosden said:

...its gone 5

You're on the wrong thread   Not that there's any update on there other than from me 

sgosden

I was hoping for a whole host of announcements! 

(Getting greedy) 

HX is awesomely GAS inducing, need a rack update to distract me and save my wallet 

TimmyO

Helix Firmware 2.50 (Helix Floor, Rack/Control, LT)

AVAILABLE SOON—DON'T LOOK FOR IT NOW!

 

New Amps (2)

• Cali Texas Ch2, based on* the drive channel of the MESA/Boogie® Lonestar (Ch1 coming later)
• Placater Dirty, based on* the BE/HBE channel of the Friedman BE-100 (Clean channel coming later)

* All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6.

New HX Effects (6)

• Delay > Multi Pass (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original bandpass-filtered multitap delay
• Reverb > Glitz (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
• Reverb > Ganymede (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
• Reverb > Searchlights (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
• Reverb > Plateaux (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
• Reverb > Double Tank (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original

New Legacy Effects Models (77)

Helix Floor, Rack/Control, and LT now include a library of effects from M13, M9, M5, DL4, DM4, FM4, and MM4. These appear in a new "Legacy" subcategory in the model list.

• Distortion > Tube Drive
• Distortion > Screamer
• Distortion > Overdrive
• Distortion > Classic Dist
• Distortion > Heavy Dist
• Distortion > Colordrive
• Distortion > Buzz Saw
• Distortion > Facial Fuzz
• Distortion > Jumbo Fuzz
• Distortion > Fuzz Pi
• Distortion > Jet Fuzz
• Distortion > Line 6 Drive
• Distortion > Line 6 Distortion
• Distortion > Sub Oct Fuzz
• Distortion > Octave Fuzz
• Dynamics > Tube Comp
• Dynamics > Red Comp
• Dynamics > Blue Comp
• Dynamics > Blue Comp Treb
• Dynamics > Vetta Comp
• Dynamics > Vetta Juice
• Dynamics > Boost Comp
• Modulation > Pattern Tremolo
• Modulation > Panner
• Modulation > Bias Tremolo
• Modulation > Opto Tremolo
• Modulation > Script Phase
• Modulation > Panned Phaser
• Modulation > Barberpole
• Modulation > Dual Phaser
• Modulation > U-Vibe
• Modulation > Phaser
• Modulation > Pitch Vibrato
• Modulation > Dimension
• Modulation > Analog Chorus
• Modulation > Tri Chorus
• Modulation > Analog Flanger
• Modulation > Jet Flanger
• Modulation > AC Flanger
• Modulation > 80A Flanger
• Modulation > Frequency Shift
• Modulation > Ring Modulator
• Modulation > Rotary Drum
• Modulation > Rotary Drm/Horn
• Delay > Ping Pong
• Delay > Dynamic
• Delay > Stereo
• Delay > Digital
• Delay > Dig w/ Mod
• Delay > Reverse
• Delay > Lo Res
• Delay > Tube Echo
• Delay > Tape Echo
• Delay > Sweep Echo
• Delay > Echo Platter
• Delay > Analog Echo
• Delay > Analog w/ Mod
• Delay > Auto-Volume Echo
• Delay > Multi-Head
• Pitch/Synth > Bass Octaver
• Pitch/Synth > Smart Harmony
• Pitch/Synth > Octi Synth
• Pitch/Synth > Synth O Matic
• Pitch/Synth > Attack Synth
• Pitch/Synth > Synth String
• Pitch/Synth > Growler
• Filter > Voice Box
• Filter > V Tron
• Filter > Q Filter
• Filter > Seeker
• Filter > Obi Wah
• Filter > Tron Up
• Filter > Tron Down
• Filter > Throbber
• Filter > Slow Filter
• Filter > Spin Cycle
• Filter > Comet Trails

Improvements/Changes

• If a Snapshot has been given a custom switch color, that switch ring now displays a dim color when not active
• 12 of Helix’s 17 reverbs originally appeared in M-Class processors and Verbzilla. As such, they’ve been moved into the new “Legacy” subcategory within the Reverb category
• Helix's tempo no longer responds to pressing TAP at tempi lower than 40.0 BPM (Beats Per Minute). This is to ensure that multiple fast tap entries are recognized properly, as previously, they could be seen as one really slow tap entry. You may still manually select a tempo all the way down to 20.0 BPM and your presets can still be saved with tempi down to 20.0 BPM—just touch TAP and turn Knob 6 (BPM)

TimmyO

from http://line6.com/support/topic/18284-latest-helix-firmware-250—coming-soon/ 

sgosden

YES FOR FRIEDMAN!!! 
also I loved the barberpole phaser!!!

gibsongretschfan

Spoiled!

John_A

TimmyO said:

Helix Firmware 2.50 (Helix Floor, Rack/Control, LT)

AVAILABLE SOON—DON'T LOOK FOR IT NOW!

 .............................

Well after the news that the HXFX is not for me that's cheered me up - Fantastic update!!  And it won't cost me a penny   If line 6 would just make me a mini Helix for backup/small gigs they could have some more money from me

Sporky

Oooh.

Lots to like there - stand outs for me are the pattern tremolo, barber pole phaser and dimension, but plenty more.

Aces.

menamestom

That’s a very good update.  I missed a few effects from my old M5, really nice to get them all back.  Looking forward to trying the new reverbs.   Line 6 seem to be turning into the opposite of Apple, constantly giving to their customers rather than taking away.