My New Rig | FrogLeap Live

[@RabeaMassaad]

Thanks for watching guys - So this rig is specifically for FrogLeap stuff, as it definitely the most suitable rig for the job, I’ll still be using my Chapman’s too, and of course my Kraken stereo amp setup for everything else. But damn this stuff is good and lots of fun!

[@chassheppard9656]

I've just started using helix for live too, any chance you could upload some of the patches you're using? Cheers :)

[@saadhameed1590]

Rabea Massaad what is the song running in the background in the beginning? New toska?

[@Gummibri]

I'd highly suggest that you check the line6 website for presets and thoroughly investigate the different things they do before you just go and pick components and build a patch. It sounds great but it can sound so much better.

[@tedb_1723]

Saad Hameed It's Comme Ci Comme Ca off the new Grinding Gears EP👍

[@normal.username]

Rabea, use snapshots within patches for main, chorus, etc. It'll be a seamless transition, unlike with changing the patches themselves.

[@twelvefootninja]

Cheers for the kudos mate! =)

[@RabeaMassaad]

Legends! Thanks for watching and making stellar tunes hahah!

[@harvesteroftone5473]

The Australian Faith No More \m/ Awesome stuff.

[@JayJayStudios1]

Saw you guys live last year in Düsseldorf, and it was fucking amazing. We were not only blown away by the compositions but also the pragmatic use of your Shurikens and Line 6 Gear in combination. For our coverband we slowly migrate over to a similar setup you are using (saving up dough though^^). We are really stoked. We are going to be very busy..... :D

[@JiTiAr35]

Twelve Foot Ninja , holyshit, mate. You've been fucking busy.

[@Tychades]

Seeing you guys in 2 weeks, can't wait to see this gear in action!

[@digiscream]

Hey, Bea - looks like you're using patches to switch tunings etc. There's a much better way to do it (I'm assuming you haven't tried) - snapshots. No switching gap, and it gives you delay/reverb trails too.

[@masondixon1718]

Snapshots are dope!

[@TNTales]

I just use a digitech drop.

[@masondixon1718]

I use a digitech drop in front of my Helix. Great for changing tuning... However, snapshots allow you to change amp channels and turn on/off assigned Helix pedals for a specific sound that you create with that snapshot. It's the best feature of the Helix in my opinion. For instance... If you want to go from clean with a reverb pedal to dirty with three different pedals, all you have to do is step on one footswitch, and there's your sound.

[@masondixon1718]

I don't use Helix for it's amp models, but as a pedal board with snapshots going in to my amp it's fantastic.

[@miker5797]

Thank you so much! I've own my helix since it came out and have been on the fence about the Variax guitars. You have really shown some of the things that I've wanted to see. Thank you again. Keep up everything you are doing!! Love the music!

[@likeanuuk6612]

ooooh rabea using a variax and helix....thats exciting to me. youre gonna do great things with it

[@beesong2450]

Mindblown. The possibilities are endless. Imagine making a song with different tunings. Thank you for sharing Bea! Rock on!! \m/

[@BenMinal]

New rig is sick dude 👌

[@maxscardanelli6185]

Ben Minal But drummers don’t understand guitars and its players...

[@guitarfrozenintime]

Max Scardanelli Jared Dines..

[@maxscardanelli6185]

guitarfrozenintime He’s not really known as a drummer though. He’s way more famous for his guitar and vocal sketches/covers.

[@guitarfrozenintime]

Max Scardanelli doesn't change the fact that he's also a drummer

[@rjmcmooseknuckle]

Can you see how useless this back and forth is on Ben's comment? I'm sure you do , go to bed babies :)

[@Min0rfr3t]

It honestly astounds me that Line6 haven't made a Variax bass in quite some time. Hopefully they will do soon, can't imagine what wizardry your bassist is having to pull off to play this set.

[@seba.makron]

I need this helix patch... SICK!

[@Gibfenez]

Don’t you just absolutely love new toy day. Great excitement. Thanks for sharing . Have fun Bea!

[@MRKUE]

Very cool! Hope to see yall on tour,mind blown on the vareax! Thanks for the video

[@lrdstrahd1]

I am so happy for you and Leo from Frogleap studios. Should be an amazing time. The line 6 gear is amazing but not cheap. Here in Canada it would cost me for that set up somewhere in the neighborhood of a custom shop guitar for it. Hope you enjoy playing around with it. Happy birthday and have a fun time at the gig.

[@tierankarb]

The banjo sounds legit!! That thing is nutty!!

[@landon.cunningham]

Whatever reason for using I'm glad you've joined our Line 6 and Helix family Rabea. I can't wait to see more of what you can do with this awesome gear.

[@TheChristianMunk]

Awesome!! Really hope you'd consider sharing these patches. They sound killer! Thanks for being bad ass!!

[@niftyone63]

Big heartfelt thank you Rabea, I’m new to the channel, loving the content, I’ve just got the line6 helix as well, it’s a versatile bit of kit, even makes my 2002 Gibson LP standard sound even better if that’s possible, running through the orange rocker 32, appreciate the informative vids all the way from Australia Happy Birthday, enjoy Norway brother

[@welshrocker83]

Mind = blown. I need this set up so bad!

[@metelway]

Sounds great. Great tones and great playing. Thanks for showing a bit of this amazing equiptment

[@kanstantsinkrynitski1624]

Good luck guys! Cant wait to hear new masterpieces from you!!!

[@Abelvilleify]

I have been a helix user for about 2 years and I am amazed with how far the technology has come. I still have my valve amps but they are sitting in my closet. You're tones sound excellent.

[@evelasq1]

That guitar is sick for a fly rig. Happy Birthday Rabea. The number of viewers of my youtube video of you guys at the Guitar Center is still growing. Thanks to you Rabea and Rob Chapman. Cheers, Flood!

[@veritechc]

It was nice to meet you at NAMM. Glad you ended up with a Helix! Hope you drop by the Line 6 Helix Family of Products User Group - Original on Facebook. Not sure if you remember me but I'm the co-founder and you did a walkthrough of the Norsman for me at NAMM. Keep rocking!

[@JoshuaJohnMusic]

That's it. I'm sold. Getting a helix, brb.

[@jdiggitty]

I got one a couple of months ago. It is unbelievably cool to use and sounds great. They have regular update patch releases as well. Couldn't recommend it more.

[@irrsinnrainer]

So they gave Rabea a Variax and a Helix... Just imagine the possibilities!

[@DaveAksteter]

Yeah! 12 Foot Ninja represent, and I love you too Rabea. I'm about to pair my Chapman with a Helix to get my EP out in the next several months. I feel great hearing my heroes using the same gear that I'll have quite soon. Good luck and good travels!

[@jonthomas83]

Made my day seeing you delving into digital modelling. It's getting better and better. What a great time to be a musician. Best of luck with Frogleap!

[@Jericho1938]

Congrats Rabea! Truthful wish for all the best!

[@aidster77]

Hey Rabea, would think about putting up a download for your cabinet IRs ?

[@MartyDadRiffs]

I think it was another great video where I get to watch one of my favorite guitar players jam out and show me some cool new shit.

[@gonzoe123]

Really cool rig. I am interested in seeing more about this setup.

[@riffsandwich9541]

I hope you guys come to the states

[@joshsellick5229]

Can't wait to see the content that will come from this partnership, rig is sick and the songs are gunna be incredible!

[@Chuck-Bob]

I've had a Variax 600 since college, when I was too poor for all the guitars I needed. I run through a POD HD500X board, and the tones are outstanding.

[@Tone-Quest]

I knew the Helix was good but great to see in detail how it is going to be applied and used in your FrogLeap Tour. Makes me want one even more! Good luck on Tour Rabea! As always, I’m wishing the best for you and yours.

[@stevedurrant8815]

good move Bea, I saw 12 foot ninja in Sydney a couple of years ago ,before the Shurikan was available,and was blown away .I bought a JTV89f a week later .I've had a line 6 hd500 for years and together I just love what you can do .I'll be in the UK in october hopefully you're gigging in one of your bands.I would love to see you live.

[@tili_]

one rig to rule them all

[@jamesdavies8454]

Dude I cant wait to hear the live versions of Leo's covers! especially with you playing guitar!!! keep up the great work bro!

[@darkestfugue]

amazing tech, thank you for sharing, what an eye opener

[@rmp5s]

"...ba-donk..." The way you said that was priceless. lol

[@gvtshorts2024]

One small step for Rabea, one giant FrogLeap for guitar mankind...I wonder what sort of crazy new tones you could coax out of that rig after fiddling with it for a few days, please keep us updated

[@claudefridrici]

Great gear !! And the demo you made is awsome ! Hope to see you again in Luxembourg like last time with extreme !!

[@AndyWoohoo666]

Totally right way to go, I mean not much can compete with it.

[@davedavem]

That tuning stuff is mind-blowing... It's really interesting to hear about how this came from you having a problem that needed solved and this rig did that, rather than it just being gear for no reason. Good luck with the shows, dude!

[@BarriePoole]

Line 6 is great when you're working inside a budget. I still have my 19 year old Spider Gen1 100watt 212! its still a beast! 4 channel, all programmable, still my favorite loud amp.. Cheers!.

[@redangeleyes]

Happy Birthday Rabea!

[@woodandmetalandstuff]

Rabea, Just wanted to wish a fellow 12th of May born person a happy 30th Bday, i'm turning 50 this year, love your music and wishing you a great show for your Bday, i'd love to be there for your show but as you can imagine a 50th will be a pretty mental day, Cheers from Sydney Austrailia.

[@jimleedavid]

So glad you are trying this gear out. Like others have mentioned you gotta use snapshots to really unlock the potential for live use! Looking forward to seeing what you can do with this awesome tool!

[@ShadowMantraSteve]

Got my ticket, booked a flight, looking forward to hearing this rig live 👍

[@toki9367]

Cool! Can you show us some of that killer licks like the one in 11:18? I mean, some legato licks with no pinky involvement...thank u!

[@hanomag251]

No shit!!! We need videos of you playing live!!! This is fantastic. I have a variax standard with the helix and I'm loving it. You should do a relic variax as well!!! And please, do share your patches someday. We can at least experiment your music and your sound!!! And let us hear you chapman guitar as well with the helix. Really nice to see your new set-up!!!

[@Skeimag]

Goddamn this is too good of a commercial for line 6 setup. Love it!

[@bcaguitar]

Rabea, I'm so excited to see you using this gear and can't wait to see you guys play. (I do love your Chapman signature too though!)

[@chedhead3278]

Interesting, very interesting, hope it works out well for you and look forward to updates, cheers.

[@mandiandsean2003]

Mind blown! The tech now days is incredible.

[@evinevinevinevinevin]

thinking about getting one.... could you do a video about your experience with it on tour when you got time? Thank your for the amazing content!

[@XiXora]

Really really recommend the *snapshot* feature for smoother changes btw. Don't overlook those. Cool rig for the job! A Helix grandfather got promoted from this, out of L6 into Yamaha as a whole. Fantastic product. Well deserved to him!

[@Utube-s8m]

XiXora I have the Helix. But the Yamaha 100hd to me sounds and feels better. It’s so simple as well to use. But I guess the Helix is easier to travel with and now the tiny stomp Helix.

[@mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes]

good luck rabea and happy birthday in advance . love your playing mate. great.👍

[@sonicmayhym]

twelve foot ninja is the perfect showcase for the variaxe and the shurikan...stevic is absolutely brilliant at his craft and this combo has helped him to achieve live performances that otherwise would have been impossible if it were not for the shurikan and the variaxe ..glad to see you moving beyond and outside of your box bro..i think once you get out there gigging with this combo..your more than likely going to do it all the time and even marry it with your already awesome rig set up...kudo's my brother namaste

[@maxscardanelli6185]

Great video as always Bea! This guitar looks interesting. I’ll have to check it out some more and try to resist another purchase...

[@velcroroachman7965]

Something to watch out for..... i use the helix in stereo w/dual pitch shifters so i can go from Eb to standard tuning sometimes without having to refloat the bridge and just about every time I do, within minutes one of the shifters freaks out and starts doing interval harmonies and the only way to fix it is to dump the preset and reload it (the controls do absolutely nothing until you reload the preset) also find the tracking to be pretty glitchy when setting the shifters to B standard

[@joshdearmond1847]

Thanks for this video, I'm totally amazed. I've been a Line 6 guy for years but I've dismissed the Variax as wonky, but my mind is totally blown.

[@t-bonevlogs1725]

We share the same birthday! If only I had half your talent. You one of my favourite musicians and biggest influences to push my own ability! Keep up the amazing work

[@sylvainroy9138]

Hey Bea ! That was amazing! Like you I wasn’t sure what was capable of the Variax. Now I’m thinking about getting one. Keep up your great work you are really amazing my friend! Cheers !

[@JosteinChrAndersen]

Fantastic lead sound and very good video! Being an Helix owner myself, I look forward to see your upcoming Helix videos.

[@eatfoss]

I'm disgustingly excited by this. Stevic is also one of my favourite guitarists and the Shuriken is an amazing bit of kit. Can't wait to see what you do with it!

[@gabiruman]

My Line 6 POD HD 500 could also do this with the pitch shifter assinging it to a button on the pedalboard, however if I tuned it bellow 1 step the end result would be too "digital sounding". I don't ear that in this case, seems way better. Very nice.

[@chaselemmer5468]

Dude that Owl shirt kicks ass! Need one!

[@chrisact9601]

I've got a Helix and Variax. I would never go back. It's a beast of a rig.

[@ppocmrmojo]

It's awesome seeing such a great guitarist using the helix! Sugestion: Maybe snapshots can make up your life easier. One preset for each song and several snapshots for each part of the song. Good luck for the gigs and hope to hear some feedback about the helix experience after the tour. Cheers

[@chitlun]

Nice one man... The Helix is the dog's cahonis! Currently saving for a JTV Variax then my life is complete 👍

[@tjnugent62]

You are a consummate pro... You work hard and smart. It is a pleasure watching your videos.

[@leejaybirdmusic9829]

Lots of people lovin’ the Helix. Some day I’ll pick one up.

[@schlagdog]

It sounds way better when just dropping the guitar tuning up or down in the Helix/Variax if you just use the pitch block on the helix. The Variax gets all sorts of overtones that cross blend across strings when you palm mute. So just using the pitch block is way better sounding.

[@solitude208]

Hey man, love to see that JVM! I bought one and had zero buyers remorse. One of the most underrated rock\metal amps out there. Cheers from San Diego!

[@tippydripbumskeetr1745]

LUV IT !!!!!, you looking great man... doin great... props dude !!!!! amazing what you and friends share, nothing top secret set up or tones anymore - so much diff than 80's - you and friends are the reason , the word on the street is -" this is the golden age of guitar " - has little to do with manufacturing or cost - more about sharing info !!!! the more shredding artist's the better...

[@deansinghgill]

Hey Bea, a video about these patches and IR's would be sick! Great sound man!

[@pulsewhitey]

hi Rabea impresive gear hope you have great gig with FrogLeap.it was about 2 weeks ago i was on Frogleaf and coudnt beleive he had 3.2 subscribers thats a lot.all the best.whitey

[@drabbster]

Daaaamn Fro... I saw the Namm-demo already and immediately wanted to own a Shuriken with a Helix. Now I almost feel like I NEED to have em. Get those guys from Line6 to gift this gear to you because probably a lot of people will buy it cuz of you! All the best, Fro!

[@hollywoodactress]

Good luck on the leapfrog tour. I think it is very sensible travelling light and the helix is great kit to do that. I love my amps too but I bet when you return and go out on tour with your full rig again, you may secretly want the helix back ;)

[@shomanblues9888]

Yikes, the big 30. I was mad about that one for the whole year haha. Glad to hear the continued involvement with Frog Leap.

[@waltertg6898]

That sounds amazing

[@TheRealZookness]

So, you can tune to a tuning where the string tension feels the most comfortable, regardless of the scale length vs your preferred string gauge, and then make it sound like whatever tuning you need for a given application, that sounds pretty useful.

[@Caliber_Games]

Calling it, rabeas going to have his own signature line 6 spider with its own mega insane setting!

[@gryzor]

Great Gig and interesting choice (given how you also like Kemper) but I guess the flexibility of MIDI/Helix is beyond any other solution. Great meeting you at NAMM this year! :) I wish I were in EU to go to a show. Maybe next year :)

[@SimonBorro]

You are an amazing guitarist Rabea !

[@maxfuster5602]

When your tone is as massive as your fro

[@littlerobo77]

Maxwell Fuster I

[@randyvanvliet226]

He saves a fortune, annually on haircuts, stylists, and a blow dry.

[@blazing6string]

Come to Iowa! 🤘🎶🤘 I love my Helix btw. Welcome to the club

[@garyheighway7635]

That setup is SICK!!!!! Wish I could see the gig...

[@74dartman13]

Wow, that is such a wild set up! Congrats on the new gig! Seems like things are really working out well for you. That's awesome! Your hard work and dedication is starting to pay off. You deserve it!👍😎🎸🎶

[@MasterDaveo]

You know you wanna make a sitar patch for incubus - Nowhere Fast ?? 😎👍

[@sepu321]

It's incredible!!!!!

[@victorhugod387]

Rabea... looking good, nice video. All the best.

[@GatorBait_Studio]

For the budget minded the line 6 fire hawk fox and an iPhone can get you there with your curren guitar for about $350 if you catch a sale. Many of the presets are already in the cloud.. its torpedo wall of sound and bias fx in a pedalboard for 350. It’s mental

[@musicjrb4119]

Comme Ci Comme Ca playing in the back✔really digging the tune Bea. It BANGS🔥

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

Do the patches video, can't wait for that. I need help with my Helix.

[@urklefurkle919]

Aww my birthday is the same as rabeas❤❤ truly humbled to be sharing a birthday with one of my heroes❤

[@KG-wp6gh]

I love my Axe Fx 2, but this video makes me want both the Shuriken and Helix.

[@tonynoon8693]

Ok, so now that you and Leo have these rigs, you need to do a video where you guys start out covering a metal song, then switch to a bluegrass version with dobro and banjo a third of the way in.

[@arimilke6897]

I second this

[@randyvanvliet226]

I'm thinking they need a recording session in Nashville, TN

[@darrenmews3364]

Just started out on the Helix road myself, still figuring out how best to amplify & monitor live - last gig was straight into the PA and also into a Tech 21 Power Engine for monitor - worked OK. Would be interesting to know how you'll be setting up. Also, the Snapshots are a great way to switch sounds in a song - none of the slight delay changing between full presets.

[@LeeButlerGuitarist]

That's crazy mental, the tracking on that is insane, sounds awesome!