Line 6 Helix HX - The Only Guitar FX Pedal You'll Ever Need?

[@nathanmontover1436]

Kudos to Line 6 for making products that allow musicians all the tools they could possibly want at an affordable price. The Helix LT is absolutely amazing and I'm sure this product is as well. It's like having every episode of That Pedal Show in a box for the price of a Strymon. And Kudos to Andertons for making videos of these products for those of use who want tools as much as trend.

[@ImOutsideTheBox]

Nathan Montover I was actually saving up for a bigsky but I don't think I need to now with helix 2.5, those new reverbs are killer.

[@thehonkening1]

"affordable" lol

[@-thirteen]

dude, less than 500 used. come on, now

[@RyanWright]

it should be free, right? cheapo people

[@stoneysdead689]

Sure, these contraptions are only what-400-600 bucks or so- depending on which one you get- but it's not like you can just buy one and start playing- now you need a cab or some FRFR speakers- which cost as much as these units almost. I think the cheapest I've found is around 200 bucks or so- and it would suck to use because you're not going to get what the unit is really capable of until you spend some real money. But let's say you just spend 200- now you're in for around 700-800 bucks, you can buy a really nice tube amp for the same amount. Bedsides- you're going to keep buying pedals anyway- I have yet to see any pedal lover buy one of these and stop buying pedals- just doesn't happen. They buy this- and they keep buying pedals because they want to be part of that community and keep experiencing all the new stuff that comes out. Most of them end up with one of these, and a big pedal board and amp- now they have 2 rigs. It doesn't save money- it should, but it doesn't.

[@curtisjeffs6547]

For anyone on the fence with these, i just think when you consider the price of a strymon timeline and a big sky together, you are well over the price of these, plus everything else this does this is incredible.

[@realtruenorth]

Is the HX reverb as good as the big sky? And echo/delay as good as the timeline?

[@marcohoxha2769]

@@realtruenorthwhen you’re playing outdoors and your amp is micd through the PA, no one is going to notice. I’ve used HX effects for 2 years now. I still use pedals for my drive tones, but the capability of HX and the sounds really make it pointless to go back to an all pedal board

[@realtruenorth]

@@marcohoxha2769 I only care about what I notice I like to enjoy what I hear.

[@valentinv.6019]

Paul is the man, he's the best player that came in this channel. Every videos with him is an experience, his playing is out of this world !

[@misterguitargeek]

I've watched a second time. It's actually a shame. This is such a fantastic bit of rig and the effect models are so authentic sounding - but this was 80% jumbled crosstalk, 15% gimmicky sounds, and 5% showing people how good the unit really sounds.

[@vivz5075]

So true.

[@TVoltG]

Yes I concur.

[@LilSirAxolotl]

10 months late to the party... I came here to learn more and I did learn a few things... One of them being Lee should've sat this one out and should've done some paperwork or something instead 😋 Oh well! Off to the next demo and hopefully I'll get a better insight from those

[@iaincarter2599]

Then why did you watch it twice?

[@driftingskymusic351]

The rep couldn’t get a word in edgewise from being cut off and talked over constantly

[@jimblake7304]

my morning coffee and a new video from Andersons tv, one of the many pleasures of life! Thanks capt!

[@MrWarwickbass]

Nice to see Paul again. Awesome player

[@TVoltG]

This coming month is 2 years since I bought this HX Effects. It's had a couple issues that was fixed with updates from Line 6. But it has become a very important box for me. It has become my whole effects system and overdrives. Love mine. I have ran it with other modelers, my Mesa Recto, my Marshall JVM, even my Kemper. It's a great box.

[@hieronymus932]

We need some blindfold Helix videos

[@benzakonium]

YES!

[@RedMachineKieran]

I love Andertons. Its my favourite music channel.. But, when Paul is demonstrating Line 6 you can tell he's getting the piss taken out of him. Hard to watch because he's a fantastic guitarist and guy

[@1961jscofield]

Electronic fart noises start after 26 minutes, actual playing after 28 minutes if you want to skip the banter & get to sounds of the Line 6.

[@xosis3486]

Hey Captain, I know that the loops can be used to use your own distortion boxes, or preamps or amps patched in, and that you can use the Helix to switch channels on an amp as part of a patch change. But unfortunately, much like every other review on the Helix FX, no one has demonstrated that functionality of it as part of a real world scenario that a gigging guitarist can use, it’s always sounds washed out with to much effects, that honestly very few guitarist will use. Pleeease show us a setup with an amp , or a good boutique style distortion box like a Bogner Red or Blue, which can accept external footswitches, or both patched in, and do some real world channel switching. Do like a clean, rhythm lead set up with a nice simple clean sound , and a slightly chores,echoing clean tone, a nice in your face dirty rhythm that has just slight reverb, and a nice blooming lead tone with delay and reverb. Get someone like Rabea to demonstrate it , I find he has abilities that cover a wide range of musical styles very nicely, and have him switch around different setups that working musician would encounter, at a metal club gig, a rock and blues show or even a wedding gig. That would be really helpful instead of listening to a sound drowning in reverb, echo and chorus.

[@AllanGildea]

Great to see Paul back. What a player.

[@Maxx61]

When Paul plays, Lee has a smile you could pour on a waffle.

[@MascisMan1]

The Captains facial expressions = professional golfer Justin Rose mixed with Mr. Bean

[@colemandickson4390]

Anyone remember the G system? It’s kinda what Lee was talking about. Taking care of all your Effects while using your own drive pedals to put in your own loops. Probably like 12 years old now but in my opinion was a fantastic and probably now affordable option.

[@MornayCarstens1]

The world is changing. First the Kempers and the Katanas and now this... I'm excited for the future.

[@dwcramer92]

Mornay Carstens i have the Helix LT, that thing blows me away every day!

[@p_mouse8676]

It is interesting indeed. Some companies are really developing nice new stuff. Maybe a reason why other (known) companies struggle so much? Times are changing.

[@KozmykJ]

I got a Firehawk to complement my Variax. At first I thought it's sounds were a little clinical "That digital Something Missing feeling", but run through a valve amp set to clean or light break up, it's tones started to make more sense. I've never been an anti this, anti that type of guy. I'm more; if it works use it. But the budget Firehawk really impresses me now. Didn't have the readies to splash out on Helix at the time but I could use those extra assignable Send/returns nowadays. Forget 2 wire/4 wire. I'm running 7 wire. No mean feat with only one FX Loop on the Firehawk. If I were to upgrade Line6'wise I'd still probably go full Helix but I can see the HX appealing to some as a specific solution.

[@indytrucks2003]

I just go the LT about a week ago. Its amazing. And I've only even scratched the surface of what it can do.

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

im not that much excited xd....i see this technology as a poberty solution 😭😭😭, and to make easy some things......i have a Boss Katana 100 Combo and i was blown away by the ammount of versatility and tones available...its scary cuz you move a parameter a little bit and boom...new tone...i think distorsions can improve (the brown channel is very good, but i think that maybe pinch harmonic reaction can be better) but i really really really REALLY want to buy a Marshall DSL100HR and a Boss ES8 and make that analog/digital marriage, im happy about what technology can give us, but my complain is that is very difficult to find a very good and useful digital overdrive/distorsion...i was very scared that i wont like the Katana metal tones...but i still dialing to find the sweet spot, and for the moment, im satisfied with the brown channel+turbo OD and the parametric EQ (that i still have to learn to use)

[@59LesPaul]

To demonstrate the ease and simplicity of programming effects for your average cover band guitar player, a very good demo would be to get a list of recognizable songs with very unique effects, learn a small part of the songs that the effects are highlighted on and have your Helix rep dial in that effect on the spot without knowing the songs... then play the passage to compare to the actual recording... as a top 40 player myself, it'd be interesting to see how quickly a rep could simulate the effect on the fly...

[@odyssey6684]

Would like to see more playing. I was looking forward to hearing what the overdrives/distortions sounded like.

[@geronimostade8279]

Same here...

[@stoneysdead689]

Me to- I want to hear a bass E power cord, just let it ring out- because imo that's the hardest thing for digital to get right. No idea why but I've played lots of digital overdrives and dist. that sound great- until you hit that open, E, power cord- or really any big powerful power cord on the low E string- it's like it's too much information for it to handle or something- sounds weird, grainy, sometimes fizzy. Not always- I've heard digital units that get it right, and it's not always the unit either- speakers play a big part to. The wrong speaker will sound grainy, fizzy- odd. The Katana has this issue- and when they (Capt. and Pete) took the speaker out of a Katana and put it in Fender amps- they sounded that way to. Then they put the Celestion back in- it went away. The Celestion speakers are far better at handling gain.

[@hanomag251]

Woohoo!!! Paul is back!!! Been a long time!!!

[@laneonguitar64]

Love your vids guys. I feel like I am part of the sales team. I just purchased the HX FX....thanks to video, and a few others. Speaking for myself, AND my spine, thank you.

[@JDODify]

I find with any kit like this I just get complete option paralysis. I suppose they're really useful if you want a lot of different sounds and need to cover a lot of bases... but I just want a few sounds that work for me in the context of my own music.

[@This_Justin86]

Well then don’t buy it lol what’s the point of this comment

[@Br4dSp34d]

I'm the same way, but i switched to the full sized Helix and it's the best decision I ever made. Patches can be as simple or as complex as you want them to be (DSP allowing of course) and it sounds incredible. And now when I go play somewhere i put the Helix in the backpack on my back and grab my guitar case and that's it, no more lugging amps and crazy-heavy pedalboards

[@Tino5150VH]

22:29 is where Lee actually nails it. By putting a preamp pedal i one of the loops and use IR`s you sort of have a full Helix without a lot of unneccesary amp models. The HX FX is the best Line6 product so far imo.

[@lance134679]

Yup, I ordered one. The guitar world will be flooded with these things :-).

[@gmofftarki]

I like that it can be attached to not one but two expression pedals, so you can have volume+wah or whatever combination of two pedal effects you happen to want. Nice touch.

[@michaelshane9726]

Had mine for about 2 weeks now. It was a bit overwhelming at first, but I love it now.

[@mpactdesignmedia]

Lawdy, that Strat is GORGEOUS!

[@bubbafrostxl]

On their website, it says that the Helix is up to 194 pedals. That's only a month later than when they said, "117+". That's some great dedication for the Helix from Line 6! Just ordered my Helix today!

[@jordantothesmith]

I love my HXFX. It really is capable of replacing an entire pedalboard. And the hands-free editing came in super handy (pun-intended) when I used it on my first set playing out.

[@FilippaArendt]

I will get one this month 🤘🏻❤️😍

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Id love to have a beer with Paul and Pete.

[@riheg]

yes and a massive joint

[@florianju5638]

Same here. Would be so much fun. Or, for me, since I am a bartender, it would be enough to just have them sit at my bar :D

[@davedavem]

I'd love to have a beer.

[@jadipeperzak4034]

I’d love to share one with the whole andertons crew

[@charlesedwards6390]

Paul and Pete in the same video - good for the ears, good for the soul.

[@frollixz3773]

the reverb in the beginning is crazy!!!!! it made me think that sound ws coming from behind me and I'm using my laptop's speakers

[@mpactdesignmedia]

Paul Hindmarsh intro - "Waking Up in Taos" .... not the actual title, but my title - I want more of it, please!

[@DavidDexterMusic]

The effects are great but if you are thinking about buying it I would say that the Amps and Cabs on the Helix Floor are worth buying that instead because they are great. The best distortion sounds are from overdriving the modeled amps in my opinion so there's an important part of Helix missing from this in my opinion - but if you do simply want the effects, then this is a great choice.

[@bshilkitus]

So I just bought this unit. I played around with it in my studio and it was fantastic. Then I gigged with it 3 nights ago and was let down. It disappears in a live band situation. Maybe it needed some EQ'ing but I don't have time for that. Gonna return it.

[@davemoore843]

Seriously!! I agree where is the Marshall origin demo with Pete and the Captain (Not Chappers because he will just shred it). Lets get some real crunch with the origin!! Are ya listening in there?

[@tedevelopmentltd]

Paul, I'm trying to find where there is a list (if indeed a list exists) of bass specific effects and also if there is a list of amps and cabs on the LX. Can you point us in the right direction if such a thing exists - also, it would be great for Lee & Nathan to do an AATB episode looking at the Helix from a bass perspective. Thank you. Finally, I thought this was an excellent video. Whilst some people are commenting on too much chat, I think when it is a piece of gear that has so much functionality to it, this level of chat is totally appropriate and (for me at least) really useful and educational. If the bass functionality is as good at the guitar one is then I'm sold on the LX so thanks for the video as well.

[@ronhouseofbain487]

Pete cracks me up! The comments and the faces he makes are too funny. Paul tells Lee to to push the Big Knob and Pete with his Twilight Zone face.... LOL!

[@Spidouz]

PS: It would be great to see how the HX Effects would work in a Bass rig? Maybe that's something Lee and Nathan could also check.

[@Zoe321]

The guy demoing does a great job- great player

[@RiffsAndRibeyes]

I would love to see a shootout between this and the fractal audio ax8 (which I have and love). One of the things I come to love about Andertons is their non biased blindfold tests. Give us a blindfold test if the ax8 vs the helix. That would be awesome.

[@WiliamShattner]

I don't think they sell Fractal. They only demo stuff they sell. :(

[@mattymatmatmat977]

I don't think it would be feasible to do a blindfold test on this kind of product just because of how many parameters there are to alter. Eg you own an axe fx they test it against the helix and prefer the helix, you would quite rightly argue that you could easily dial that tone in on the fractal. I think with this kind of stuff it does come down to the user knowing how to get the most from the gear; which in turn comes down to experience. Not trying to be a dick I just think the comments section on that video would be ablaze with people criticising the patches they'd created.

[@philipTOMPSETT]

I have both. Obviously the HX doesn’t have amp and cab so the fx8 which i (also had but sold after buying HX) is fairer comparison. Ease of use on the fly HX quality of sound FX8 imho.👍🏼

[@xeff3280]

Legend has it they're still talking about it and not playing it.

[@gazfunk]

I've just got mine and it sounds great. I don't think I'll be carting my pedal board around much anymore.

[@JonBurgos]

I own one and love it!!

[@damiennolan2903]

Good to see Paul back on Andertons

[@geraldpasion3378]

I hope they make Helix Amps.. Wherein you get smaller form factor, like a single stomp box with their amp modeling capabilities only.. I think that will be a great solution for all the stompbox guys where they get the option of not bringing the amp with them and go straight to PA using their beloved effects. What do you guys think? Personally, I would prefer getting the full ranged Helix or LT, so I could setup everything beforehand. Having the option to build a rig again with this idea, that will be awesome! It saves you a lot of time settling for different amps (from good to cheap ones to literally NONE!) on gig venues.

[@guitarnerd1027]

Cool review as always .. Can you switch between presets/snapshots using a midi controller ?

[@melvoid01]

I think Lee really likes Paul as a player and a person, not so sure he is that keen on digi effects in general. that's just not the way he plays. The ultimate board for Lee would convince him he was just playing some top notch overdrive etc into his trusty Blues Junior and then he would say "Well I already have that". Not a criticism I love the Captain maybe Pete gets it more because he can see a use for it. Anyway looking forward to next years voice activated "HeyHelix" unit.

[@HoracioGarciaMusic]

Paul is back!

[@MrSlash00r]

Friday morning. Peter, Paul and May-Lee. What could be better.

[@Oris37]

A great idea for if you only need effects. For my line of work (sessions, function bands and rock bands) this would be so much better with a large screen to edit with. For me, that was one of the biggest selling points of the Helix... Still sounds good though.

[@tombarker2977]

IV’E BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!

[@longotown]

I have a friend that takes a shot of Tequila every time Pete says "Yeah" he drank a keg in the first 10 minutes ;)

[@papszi83]

Oh come on now! Where is that Marshall Origin demo? Is that ever going to happen?

[@DeadHandBlues]

Ocsi Pepe They are still not released yet. Not even for some proper demos.

[@papszi83]

Dead Hand Blues Danish Pete posted on his Facebook page where they are doing the review, I think the video is ready, just needs to be posted!

[@DeadHandBlues]

Ah right. They sit on demos for a while sometimes like the Brent Hinds terror until they start shipping.

[@papszi83]

Dead Hand Blues 👌

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

if it can play early 80's metal... gonna be a big surprice (obviously with pedals help xd)

[@philfyphil]

Lovely playing by Paul. I need to replace my old Pod Live, so will be coming to Anderson’s soon.

[@dfsis]

You must review the NUX Cerberus! I was about to purchase one, but first I thought: "Let´s see what The Captain has to say about it..." Thanks and continue with your amazing channel! Greetings from Argentina.

[@888Henke]

The Captain kept on wanting them to play and never got them to do it 😂😂😂

[@tomasdubienski1926]

Gosh Paul's guitar is a beauty in this video

[@womenandwheels]

Definitely keep the chat going - that's the difference!

[@tonehammer7276]

really really good...easy and practical...im sold!

[@funkybee6506]

Nice song at the intro. Very vibey/orchestra-like sound. Makes me wanna buy a helix HX.

[@johnpabst4349]

I'm a rack guy, and this takes care of my issue with having compression and noisegate in the loop...

[@guitarFlownimo]

I like how Lee just sits there ,...sceptical at best 👌😂

[@TheShreddDude]

Every time Paul visits they don't let him talk. Shut up Lee.

[@CrabApples13]

Paul is annoying

[@gastonmacmillan4849]

Pete, I hear the excitement in your voice; is that love in your eyes?

[@lolringz]

i find myself nowadays watching anderton videos instead of netlix

[@PaulJoy]

Looks great for use with the presets / snapshots mode although it would be much better if it could somehow display 6 snapshots rather than just 4 which is quite limiting if using for various song sections. Having the bank up and bank down buttons constantly visible during a song performance seems a waste of two switches, it would be great to have a mode where the bank buttons only appear when you press the mode button for instance. Maybe something for an update?

[@dwcramer92]

Paul Joy I'm assuming its a memory/processing power issue, the larger helix models have 2 dsp chips for fx and such, and the hx fx only has one, hence half the features, half the active fx, half the snapshots, no amp modeling. I do agree that 6 would make more sense though Edit:added im assuming since i dont know this 100%

[@PaulJoy]

Hi David. Would more snapshots really require additional processing though? I would assume a snapshot is more of recall of configuration data than a drain on the DSP.

[@dwcramer92]

Im not 100% sure, mostly an assumpion since everything else is halved, i feel like if it was possible they would have made it an option from the start, everything else that is possible is an option, and it would be very dumb if it was possible and they didnt do it, but then again, i don't work for Line 6, I'm just some guy lol.

[@PaulJoy]

Who knows. It would be interesting to know how the snapshots are navigated when pressing bank up and down, I'm assuming it will just load the snapshots from the next preset. I agree with the Captain though, it could really do with a display showing which preset is currently loaded.

[@dwcramer92]

I 100% agree a display would be nice, but i also understand that they cut that and an expression Pedal to make it more affordable, i have the Helix LT i feel it is a great middleground between the hx effects and main helix

[@juanpocopin]

I´m already using IR and EQ to simulate a clean amp and works great... for Hi Gain it´s better using a preamp pedal like REVV or Bogner in FxSndRtn

[@-thirteen]

I'll say the dirt models seem useful as opposed the the HD models which were unusable in any scenario. Looking foward to a used hs stomp

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

first dislike is from Glenn Fricker :V

[@misterguitargeek]

Eric Valverde Glenn was all "Why didn't you hit it with a hammer, bro?"

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

yeeeeeah

[@EricRennerYT]

Everyone sleeps on the Helix products from Line 6. All my friends did until I sounded much better than them at every venue we played at. Simple. Intuitive. Sounds and feels like a tube amp. Still in the process of selling the majority of my heavy and now useless amps.

[@TVoltG]

Eric Renner lol! I agree. I have sold everything and bought two 20 watt EL84 amps and the HX. Have a killer wet/dry setup from clean to modern rock means. I have more than what I want. Best time to be a guitarist.

[@jakemann8507]

I’ve been considering one of these. I currently run my pedals through a Joyo switcher which is ideal for my set up. Can you do something similar on the Helix effects?

[@blackie75]

Pretty sweet, I was about to build a pedalboard, I think I'll just buy one of these.

[@enzosisneros451]

I am still a total amateur, barely still learning to play guitar, and i want to get a decent electric guitar soon, but instead of an endless search for amps, would it be possible or even reasonable to get something like this line6 helix and plug it straight into a cab and still be able to play normally?

[@TeleCathster]

Enzo Sisneros yes, just turn off the cab sim in the pedal if you are using an actual cab. Alternatively keep the cab sim on and play through headphones or studio monitors.

[@enzosisneros451]

Catherine Faulkner oh so it could also function through stereo speakers and so?

[@adamscottv]

Not straight into a cab, no. You need something with power, so you could go into the front end of an amp or a PA.

[@esmelouise2317]

No, you need a powered amp of some kind, this is just for effects processing and amp simulation. You could run it into a PA, or an audio interface, but it won't power a cab

[@leejaybirdmusic9829]

Amp modeling has come a long way. It is completely feasible to use a multi-effects / amp modeling board rather than a real tube amp with a bunch of individual pedals. As others have mentioned though, you will need either a powered floor speaker or something similar if you wish to hear yourself.

[@geoff8742]

The Captain had an anyerism at 20:00. Me too and I'm a Technologist.

[@Ovoran]

Simple man, see Paul Hindmarsh + Danish Pete and Cap = BOOM!

[@sweettoof9002]

HXFX is flat out awesome. Love it.

[@iainwhite3476]

Is danish Pete replacing more and more chappers in the vids? He’s a great player

[@adamperez8354]

Definitely getting one

[@TaylorWheeler]

All this new tech is great, i would love to get the chance to try one, great video guys

[@jairguitarrologia]

Capitain, make a video with your idea, man! Will be very helpful! I was thinking about that too! To use a PreAmp pedal on the loop and go straight to the house mixer! Please! Great video!

[@marksvideochannel3592]

Is it likely that they will release an amp model box so that between the HX Effects and the Amp model box you have a full Helix? I can see that at home/practice/studio the pair together would be great but the HX Effects only for gigging, playing live in to your amp........

[@oakesd19]

Ok I’m a newby to pedals. Up until I’ve had a boss katana but I recently bought a Marshall valve amp. Would I use this in the fx loop or plug my guitar straight in to it?

[@archiguitarchi]

It lacks a built in expression/wah pedal, therefore it is NOT the only effects pedal you'll ever need. Even my modest little RP500 has that. The other issue is Line 6 reliability, which is another sad story.

[@RicardoDiazHimself]

archiguitarchi I have a 1996 original pod and it works perfectly

[@archiguitarchi]

I am NOT hard on my equipment, still I had a Flextone III that crapped out, a Spider 30 that crapped out, and a Variax 500 that was totally unreliable.Even my MM3 quit working reliably. Consider yourself lucky.

[@RicardoDiazHimself]

Well, youre not careful with your equipment either. There are tons of old line6 equipment that is still working perfectly fine

[@boostuse]

Hi fella's ,what model strat is that ?it has that very cool truss rod.

[@justakaduppy]

Really wanted the el capistan delay , too expensive so got the Flashback 2 now i want the Line 6 Helix ''don't tell the missus'' .. Good vid

[@chucktaylor7384]

I think Paul should use Line 6 products. Show off the Variax with the Helix FX. Why have a Line 6 Rep that uses a Strat or any other brand of guitar? It’s not uncommon to see but if you are going to advertise for Line 6, I would think that you would exclusively use Line 6 gear. That was an excellent video. I’m going to grab my Variax and have some fun. Thanks for all you do Andertons. Always informative and always worth watching.

[@tboneracing299]

more videos with Paul pleeeeaaassseeee!

[@benjimontgomery9826]

I am really interested in buying this unit to use in front of a clean Fender HRD (my go-to amp for clean tone, that I use at least 50% of the time). My big concern is: does the Helix HX changes the basic tone of the amp when bypassed? Or should I use a buffer, specific settings, change the amp EQ etc?

[@marcohoxha2769]

I use one through a Michael Landau Fender. It’s totally clean and runs through the front. I loop drive pedals into it and everything else is via the HX. It works like a straight swap for pedals. Really easy

[@frmcf]

Do you eat spaghetti using the forkable method?

[@riheg]

i cut it with a knife and then I fork it. Its the best :)

[@colinhodson9443]

Fork handles ?

[@TheJipino]

How would you eat spaghetti with four candles?

[@riheg]

fork yeah!

[@Dampfwalzi]

someone toucha ma spagehttt

[@philip.gurney]

Mine arrived yesterday from Andertons....sounded great but it broke after 2 hours as failed to ever boot up properly and freezes!! Sending it back sadly.

[@voodoochili12]

Line 6 quality sucks. Too bad because the product concepts are great. I've spent a lot of money on their stuff that ends up breaking shortly after the warranty is up.

[@vivz5075]

Dirtdirt > Fake news. Some units fails, it happens, but last Line 6 products are built like tanks.

[@Spidouz]

If only it would have two stereo outs... it would be perfect for me (I know there's the original Helix, but I like the small form factor from the HX Effects here). It would be perfect with two out pairs because I could use it for a stereo Wet/Dry rig with two amps for the stereo Dry signal and two FRFR Speakers for the stereo Wet path, and of course, have each Amp in the Loops in 4 cable method each (so technically some kind 9 cables method). If only Line6 would enter into the looper/switcher game such Boss ES-8, MS-3, GigRig, etc... by having both analog routing, CV, controls, etc... and then more loops (like at least 8 mono and 4 stereo loop) and a way to have 3 signal (mono/stereo) paths. It would not only be on each pedalboard (like the new HX effects might be, like the H9 and Strymon), but it would also become the centerpiece of each pedalboard. Because let's be honest, switcher/loopers all suck pretty bad right now...

[@TheSLEmasters]

Even though Chappers isn’t in this vid I find it really interesting that I got the Chapman Guitars Guitar Center ad for the first time on this video

[@superdaddy1973]

Is there a chance for you guys to look at older line 6 products like the M13 or M9 and compare it to this?

[@jonathanm9069]

Lee, like me also, wanted to hear the thing instead of people talking about features, which is boring. I hope they do another video with just playing instead of 95% talking.

[@andertons]

We will!!

[@jonathanm9069]

Glad to hear that! The Helix HX seems like a very cool concept at a fair price. The drives and the distorsions seem specially neat. I'm probably going to buy one soon and pair it with my Friedman BE100.

[@jakepeters2982]

I wouldn't say Lee is unenthused or "ruining" any of these videos. With this one, in particular, I think that Lee really just wanted Pete and Paul to show off the tones that you can get, and it was almost all talking, even though he had said "let's play!'" multiple time. If you really hate watching the Cap, why don't you just go watch someone else? hmm?

[@FrankFerret]

In many ways I feel like this is the closest line 6 have come to something I would actually buy and use regularly. I have played on and with their amps and never really been a fan, but the idea of just having their effects in basically a stand alone pedalboard that isn't trying to emulate amps and is just digital effects processing I can really get behind. It's basically a bunch of digital pedals stuffed into one editable unit, so if I can have, say, wah, whammy, volume, chorus, flange, reverb, delay and loop in what's basically a more complicated footswitch and then leave all the dirty and clean signals to come from my analog pedals and/or the amp, that to me sounds like a pretty cool, compact, efficient setup. Only thing I would be worried about would be signal loss from the unit, or colouring of the sound when it's passive.

[@lashram32]

If they reworked the pitch shift to be poly and reworked the filters a little bit. It would be divine.

[@OriginalDarkMark]

Can I get Netflix on one of these?

[@MC_Parto]

Love that john mayer signed picture in the back