Line 6 Helix - How I Set Up for a Gig! Live from Munich, Germany

[@SteveSterlacci]

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[@bropetersbropeters193]

This dudes real world setup is just so inspiring because it's actually how a professional has to set things up.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks man! No smoke and mirrors here 😅🤣 what you see is what you get

[@bobbydavenport2727]

I love the tones you were getting man so simple Helix rocks

[@SteveSterlacci]

Simple is key ! It's so easy to over think tone. Sometimes it's best to tweak less and play more !

[@Stoirm1916]

A country bar in a residential area is so cool. Must visit the Saloon if I stay in Munich. Thanks for the vid, I like behind the scenes and the European Tour Videos from you and Jessica. Please more, especially from your koncert in Travemünde were I get some really cool pics with you, Jessica and Peter. Thanks for it, god bless ye all!

[@SteveSterlacci]

We will keep it coming ! Thanks for your support. Would love to see the pics if you have a link? Friend me on Facebook

[@Stoirm1916]

@@SteveSterlacci Okay, done

[@size14steeltoes]

Amazingly simple setup. That's the way to go, man.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Always best!

[@JerryCastaldo_NYC]

Always fun watching your videos Steve. I toured with the USO a bit when I lived in Germany as a US soldier when I was a kid, and those street signs sure look familiar! Keep up the great work man!

[@SteveSterlacci]

That's awesome ! Thanks for your service and thanks for the support 😊

[@miccullen]

I'm not sure how sad this makes me, but I love these setup videos. Great music as well was the icing on the cake.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Not sad at all! Lol i thought it was something people would want to see! I am just glad you clicked 😅🤣. Thanks for the kind words too. I have a few of these floating around along with gig vlogs

[@bestplans9051]

Thank you for taking the time to show this. Much appreciated!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Any time ! Sharing this content is fun for me so if there's anything you'd like to see let me know !

[@bestplans9051]

@@SteveSterlacci I haven't gone through your videos yet but any on programming the Helix? Advice, tips, experience, etc?

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@bestplans9051 I've got a whole playlist of helix videos ranging from copying sounds to tips for playing live Line 6 Helix/HX Stomp: kzbin.info/aero/PLvyen5tQrOghuyOKzmjcVEQJjZ9x2HORC

[@earld158]

great band

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks Rob!

[@jdarne01]

That was really good. You all have a good show. The guitars sound great.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks so much John !

[@wildamendez]

Hey great sound and music Steve! Thank you for showing us and sharing how to connect your helix and set up 👍🏻

[@accidentals_hacks]

It just occurred to me that you can use the various Helix inputs for guitar changes as well. Like plug in your acoustic guitar into "return 1", and whenever that song comes up in your set, the preset will use "return 1" instead of the regular input jack. Or if you are a crazy guitarist who plays 5 guitars, you can do that too. cool!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Well, a muting cable will solve all of that too! But yes. You can change the preset so the primary input is a totally different instrument

[@mikestroud9969]

Great video buddy. Thanks for sharing. We don't get to see this stuff very often. 😎👍👌💯🎸🎸. Good stuff Man 👍💪💯

[@rubentrevino6288]

Fab video steve, loved the jams, she reminds me of shania twain but she is her own girl, badass, tasty licks, you bring class to the craft bro

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thank you bro! Would be great to see you at a show on tour!

[@rubentrevino6288]

@@SteveSterlacci my man I'm down in Katy texas right beside Houston, when y'all come I'll be there

[@ThatOtherMikeyGuy]

Nice change of pace! Good luck with this project

[@jonnytherrien8640]

Man I’d love to see or hear about how the steel player is using the stomp! That’s so cool!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Hes running his volume pedal in the fx loop, drive in front, delay and verb post amp ! Been planning on heading over and filming with him

[@michaellukas7267]

Hey Steve, Great Video- I'm always very interessted in what you post! Maybe one thing that could help YOU with your cable management: Reuseable cable ties. It was some kind of gamechanger for- not to worry about cables getting a mess. You can also buy colored...

[@SteveSterlacci]

I use them They missing too easily! LOL

[@sjsphotog]

good stuff Steve. keep it up

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks !

[@daganhaddad]

"I'll take as much as you can give me w/out feedback"...that's just great!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Singers ! 🥴😂

[@JosephDunegan]

@Steve Sterlacci, I'm buying Helix soon. Due to some financial hardships this summer, I had to sell just about everything I had. But I've been asked to play in an 80s Arena Rock cover band. I was curious as to how Helix holds up without backline? I realize it is completely dependent on good monitors and a good soundman. I also saw where you can do in-ear monitoring through Helix where you can blend the monitor mix, your own vocals, and guitar. This would be so cool. No more lugging a heavy rig anymore. I'm 58 and just don't want to do that ever again. Your feedback would be appreciated! You guys sound great in the video!

[@SteveSterlacci]

It's great overall. Even in the worst of monitor situations I'm always confident my sound out front is perfect every time. Most monitors will sound different but you get used to not worrying about it if it doesn't sound good. But most monitoring is totally fine

[@Ceccez]

Great video, thanks! 😊

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for checking it out !

[@deanz9161]

Love your band Steve!

[@ricardorikkyrosario4468]

Bro thanks for the reference… sounds good 🤟🏽

[@oldmetaldude3480]

Awesome video man thanks cool to see your set up. Do you plan on incorporating your power cab in your traveling rig in the future?

[@SteveSterlacci]

I'm overseas in Germany right now otherwise id have them! I took the 212 and 112 on the road with me in the states this summer

[@tomulator]

Steve Sterlacci any thoughts on the Powercab 212? I just bought the 212 + model and am exploring a Helix rig to replace my tube amp rig. So far, I’m struggling to replicate the tone I get from my Friedman amps. Hoping the Powercab will help get a more natural tube amp sound/feel onstage.

[@ryanmalone844]

I like your band and channel. Subscribed. Im thinking about getting a helix after listening to you. Do you still tour with yours or have you switched to a different unit?

[@hughrocko6791]

Awesome stuff m8

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks so much!

[@Hoagiemon]

Awesome video and band performance. New subscriber.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks so much Dwayne ! I appreciate the support

[@jefflogan334]

Seeing how much cable you could fit in that front Helix backback pocket sold me on that thing. Thanks. Cell phone video/sound or not, it sounded well balanced!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Man you can fit a ton in there ! It's a huge pouch

[@frankryan8100]

Wait... wait... wait... You're in Germany. Someone explain to me what that flag on the wall is. I'm ignorant and thinking the PC police would be tearing it down and protesting in the streets. I recognize the Maple Leaf... that's not the one I'm talking about... Great video, too. I always enjoyed setup. No techs, just doing it yourself. Cheers!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks Frank! People in Europe that post "American" themed decor aren't as hip to the PC police 🤣

[@victorgracia6998]

awsome, and very helpful video. im coming from the helix group. its amazing how fast a guitar player can be "ready to play" with helix gear. i would say less than 15 min. id love to be able to run 2 guitars with my LT, but i think thats only posible with Floor unit. also, i would like to know if you used global eq for this venue. Saludos desde Mexico!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Hey Victor ! The Helix is the ultimate gigging machine and works so good in the studio for me. I keep my global EQ on always when I'm gigging just as a hi/lo safety blanket and adjust it as needed.

[@victorgracia6998]

@@SteveSterlacci thanks for the info, do you reduce the +/-3.8khz freq on the global EQ too?? or just the hi-lo's?? again, great video, we need more videos in a live situation rather than studio IMO

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@victorgracia6998 It depends on the venue. Sometimes 8k is enough, sometimes i have to go down to 5k but havent been lower than that. I will try my best for more live stuff!

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@victorgracia6998 I am talking hi cut on the gigs

[@victorgracia6998]

@@SteveSterlacci tnx for the info, very helpful channel, subscribed!!

[@sonicacoustics9176]

Great content! This is awesome! :)

[@SteveSterlacci]

Glad you like it! Hope to have earned your sub

[@ruitar]

Superb

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks! Hope to have earned your sub 🤘

[@hanovergreen4091]

Yeesssss!!!!! Thanks for sharing! Best Regards

[@thefix-itguyreviewer8151]

Sounds like a good country band I barely here like guitars mostly drums

[@ratnadeepkamble619]

great brother

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thank you+

[@TankumK]

Great video Steve. Question, how come they don't give you a mic? They don't giver me a mic either. lol

[@SteveSterlacci]

They want to keep people in the venue 😉😝

[@josephirvan707]

nice vid dude! anyway, what’s the global output settings in ur helix ? is it set to line / ins level for this direct ?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Mic level. I have separate vids on all of that on the channel if you wanna check it out. Thanks for watching this one 🤘🤘🤘

[@johnhager7557]

Cool vid, Thank !

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for checking it out !

[@jonwilson9932]

Thanks Steve this stuff is invaluable...really appreciate it! (BTW- Are you dipping during the gig?)

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks Jon! No sir lol just my concentration face pushing my jaw forward. Plus, I never saw it in Germany anywhere!

[@jonwilson9932]

@@SteveSterlacci So funny....I was dipping the other day in rehearsal and started singing and it wasn't pretty. Anyway thanks again - long time Kemper guy getting new helix today, your videos are super helpful.

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@jonwilson9932 you're a braver man than me! Lol glad you're enjoying the helix and vids!

[@spivvo]

Do you have any voltage issues? Great show, you guys really understand performance.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thank you! All our gear is dual voltage. Typically, all works good! Lol

[@kissthissonline]

Great video, but I don’t understand how you only had 1 xlr out for 3 guitars?

[@SteveSterlacci]

The colored nuts on the FX loop serve as Jessica's in and out for electric. So she goes from the red nut 1/4 inch to a DI box, to the house. The acoustic goes direct to the house I just included that because it was there

[@Stratman5150]

Awesome video Steve!! Thank you so much for making it, I've been looking for a video like this. I recently got a Pod Go and considering using it for live shows to replace my tube amp and cab. I'm new to modeling so excuse the dumb questions. Considering the outputs of the Pod Go, do you think I should invest in a 1/4" to XLR cable for the sound guy to use, or do you think most of them be able to use the 1/4" plug out. Also, it looks like you are using a floor monitor vs. inner ears. Did you bring your own monitor or do you usually use what the venue has? Thanks again man, I always enjoy your videos and tips!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for checking it out! Totally valid questions. 1- I would get a decent DI box so the sound guy can take your XLR to the house. 2- this was a European tour so we couldn't use our in ears or travel with monitoring. I was at the mercy of each and every venue we played but luckily made it out alive. It helps knowing the sound to FOH is always crisp and exactly what i want the people hearing. I have definitely been in situations where I was less than thrilled with stage sound. That was my biggest learning curve doing the international stuff. Trusting that it sounds good out front, regardless of how you hear it on stage. Helix is a godsend lol

[@josephkirby5153]

Steve Sterlacci as far as a DI box what do you think of this one? www.amazon.com/Rapco-Horizon-DBBLOX-Passive-Direct/dp/B003ML6N1E

[@irmiman]

Draussen ist jemand am Rasenmähen :D

[@SteveSterlacci]

You mowed the lawn?!

[@antonio.guerrieri]

Hi Steve, tnx for this amazing and useful video that I have found while searching for Helix and mixer connection 😎. At 3:24 you mention a DI: do you use a DI to connect the Helix to a mixer also (other than Jessica acoustic guitar)? Or the Helix goes straight into the mixer? Tnx!

[@SteveSterlacci]

In this video, my guitar goes through the XLR to the mixer, jessicas electric goes through the 1/4 inch to DI box 😃. Thanks for watching!

[@antonio.guerrieri]

@@SteveSterlacci Thanks!

[@demanfredo]

Awesome Steve thanks for the insight!!! btw how do transport your guitars while on tour?!? What kind of cases do you use?!?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Right here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYKugX-lgb1oeNU

[@SteveSterlacci]

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[@darrengill]

Really interesting Steve, what’s your back up rig if, heaven forbid the Helix goes bang? Cheers.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I don't have one usually! Lol i keep an HX Stomp handy just in case. But never needed it. Its my hotel room video making rig

[@bigeclipse718]

When you develope your patches what are you using to listen? Powercab? Studio monitors? Something else?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Hey Brett! I usually use studio cans and then adjust with our in ears at rehearsal. I have a better guage on what will work at this point. So ususally studio cans are enough

[@johnbeamon]

I *just* noticed the Confederate battle flag at 2:00, hung up in a neighborhood pub in Munich, Germany.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Bizarre right? Lol they have all sorts of vintage "American" memorabilia all over the place. They are innocently placed with no intent other than decoration I am sure...

[@poockoo]

It's a pity you didn't get the sound from the console.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Definitely! I have some footage with direct mixed audio coming soon

[@vance955]

does the out from helix to FOH using XLR (left mono)

[@SteveSterlacci]

Yep!

[@benderdiver]

Allo,i still like the band,i just wish you would use amps,i think you would have more punch,and presence,but the quad core sounded more real to My old ears, this is just my appinion maybe it sounded better in the room, Dont get me wrong,the music was grate,i loved it,

[@SteveSterlacci]

No problem at all! I appreciate your honesty and respectful opinion. I hope to meet in person someday!

[@benderdiver]

@@SteveSterlacci hi Steve carol and i would love to come and see you’re exelent band,plese do let us know when you are in uk, we are both retired now so we will travel to see you,it dosent realy matter amp or quad core, its all about the Music,

[@jessemayra]

So if y’all share the Helix, does her sound also switch when you switch your sound?

[@SteveSterlacci]

They're totally independent paths. 0 affect on one another unless I program it to do so!

[@irmiman]

But thanx for this Vid

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for watching

[@manydreams1life315]

What would you do if it didn’t power up or broke? Any backup plan or is it solid?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Ive abused mine for 6 years and never went down. I have hx stomps for backup if anything happened

[@Xzvsc]

i still dont know how to plug in digital fx for live. should be on amp "input" or "return" if using amp modeler on the digital fx? thx. i only use fuckn cheap zoom g5. always sounds good on my roland practice amp. sound very bad on live. shit. thx :)

[@SteveSterlacci]

I've never used the zook g5 but it all depends on the amp or monitor you are using

[@MPresario21]

How did you set up the volume knob? Half way or full?

[@SteveSterlacci]

I bypass the volume knob going to FOH and only use it for a stage monitor. Check out this video explaining that process and please consider subscribing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3jJkmSopqpkqrM

[@MPresario21]

@@SteveSterlacci exactly the info I need! Thanks steve, subscribed! If i have any questions, i will let you know

[@ModManJam]

Hey Steve, what are the global settings for Jess’s ins and outs? (Instrument or line level?)

[@SteveSterlacci]

All instrument!

[@ModManJam]

@@SteveSterlacci Awesome, so if I just run straight out the helix to the FOH mixer at instrument level there should be no issues? You have the best helix videos on KZbin cheers mate

[@SteveSterlacci]

I would use a DI box for that instrument always. Thanks so much!

[@ModManJam]

@@SteveSterlacci In a bid to avoid purchase of a DI box, is it practical to run into return 1 at instrument level but out of, for example, send 3/4 at line level (adjusted in global settings)?

[@FLdb-wj4wc]

Do you miss your guitar amp?

[@SteveSterlacci]

At shows, absolutely not! Helix for gigging made life so incredibly easy. I have some vintage collectible amps at home, they're nice on occasion 🤷‍♂️

[@FLdb-wj4wc]

@@SteveSterlacci do you think the line 6 power cab will give a better stage sound(more amp like) than regular stage monitors. I hate the way my guitar sounds in the monitors.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I would suggest giving it time to get used to. Its definitely an adjustment suddenly not having a real amp with you. The powercab is nice, but not the perfect solution. I learned to like the powercab a lot in FRFR LF RAW mode. It basically turns it into a real speaker cabinet. It is a very directional unit, so the sound stays in front of it and doesn't spread. Its a great thing in a lot of cases

[@pauljosse]

Are you playing to 4 people here or was it full cause looks like no one there

[@SteveSterlacci]

It was sold out. Watch the first 5 seconds? Lol thanks for the comment

[@pauljosse]

@@SteveSterlacci yeah I am glad yo hear it cause I was wondering if you guys went all that way for a fizzer. I'm in a band too. And yes it's hit or miss

[@SteveSterlacci]

For sure 👍

[@JakeLowrey]

Is the helix providing tone for both electric guitars at the same time?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Absolutely!

[@JakeLowrey]

@@SteveSterlacci I just ordered my helix! Do you have a video how it is done?

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@JakeLowrey I do! About 70 Helix vids on the channel

[@JakeLowrey]

@@SteveSterlacci do you have one specifically showing how the two guitars are ran? Sorry for all the questions! Appreciate you taking the time to reply.

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@JakeLowrey yes. Look at my helix playlist!

[@edgray92064]

are you running the helix into a di box then to the board?

[@SteveSterlacci]

My signal goes XLR direct and Jessica's goes to DI box. It's mentioned in there somewhere

[@SjaakShirly6559]

How the hell did your Helix provide the sound for the electric guitar of the female singer??!! That is something I would like to know...does your Helix give her a preset???? I don't understand, sorry.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I have a whole vid on it. 2 separate signal chains in the same helix. Snapshots control both at the same time

[@SjaakShirly6559]

@@SteveSterlacci really amazing. Thank you so much!

[@miscchan0001]

So your basically saying the helix is Jessica’s 😂

[@SteveSterlacci]

Sounds about right to me!