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Still liking the Helix?

Tobe — Dec 14, 2015Still liking the Helix?

I am pleasantly surprised to say "yes, indeed I am".    Really nice unit, great sound and fantastic input/output options via the sends/returns etc on the back of the unit. Covers everything I need.

I will post some samples soon, just been so busy and then a really rotten cold/flu lately only just able to start guitar fiddling again :)

Two thumbs and two big toes straight up from me  :)

Jon liking a modeler after the honeymoon period???  What's the world coming to??!  ;D

Thanks for the update. Says a lot in its favor. Four of five appedage rating!

Looking forward to clips but no rush. I would have to save enough for the divorce and the Helix before I get one anyway.

Hope you get feeling better. Busy is good.

Actually I would go so far as to say the more I use it the more I like it. The dynamics of it are truly astounding.  I should have a lne6 L2t powered cab next week some time so I'm now completely mobile down to the rehearsal rooms etc with plenty of power....no more back problems :)    It also sounds great through just about every PA and monitors I've tried so far.

I am back using software Amp stuff.  the ease of use is excellent and the price of admission is zero.  I have bought a few amps and cabs but it's pay as you go and you can demo before you buy. Peavey's Revalver 4.  Really good software, I think.  Standalone or in Sonar VST.  Uses IR type cabs.  Pretty cool stuff.

Peavey.com
http://peavey.com/products/revalver/

The info at the bottom of the page shows the individual costs and what comes with the program for free.

Doesn't cost a thing to check it out.  Very Stable software.  Runs on Windows 10

FWIW

It's cool the Line 6 stuff is good.  A little rich for me.  I'm like Tobe, I can't afford that and the alimony that comes with it. ;D

The revalver stuff sounds really good. I bought Overloud TH2 a few months back and only ever used it once, I hate it, so not dynamic.

I have been really surprised with the helix though. Thought I was done with all that line6 stuff but it really is good, especially as I do still play out, it just makes a nice easy rig to carry around

Yeah, I fiddled with the Overloud TH2 with the Sonar version.  That's how I wound up trying the Revalver again.  I had a Revalver version years ago.  I think this version is simple to use.  Much like plugging into an amp.  I've been pretty happy with it.

I like a lot about what I've seen with that Helix.  Pretty cool tech.