This video is now 7 years old. And, it still rocks. I'm in the process of hooking up my two 100w heads together - and you've provided every detail I needed tonight. Many, many thanks!
I'm a Marshall guy; 45 years now. I use heads almost as old as me, out to twin 1960s, and make an annual pilgrimage to the Woodstock site just to feel 'home again.' All I wanted was a few FX just to have different sounds and when I got the Helix (rack), I was ready to send it back within 30 minutes. Something made me watch this video and now I have an incredible rig. Many thanks to you!!
Richie! I just have to tell you how great your videos are. Straight. To the point. No fluff. No long-winded stories or attempts at bad jokes. Time is precious and I really appreciate how you don't muck around with information that isn't essential to get your points across. Also, just have to give you a HUGE shout out for your ability to communicate clearly and effectively. You've made it so easy to follow and get my head wrapped around what could easily be a confusing subject. I hope you continue to post these incredible Line 6 Helix videos on as regular a basis as you can manage. I haven't seen anyone do it as well as you do it. Great work! And once again... THANKS!
Perfect -- to the point, well-spoken, intelligent, clear, awesome sounds, well-explained, no ego, no unnecessary attempts at attention-seeking humor... The perfect gear video. Thanks!!!!!!!!
Just got the Helix LT and have to say your videos are invaluable, Richie! You explain what you want to do, then you show exactly how to do it (cables, settings, etc.) and then demo it. Really fantastic of you to take the time to do these. Thank you!
29:04 Instant smile on my face.. Richie, I have to say, this video might actually be the last push for me to get the Helix. Man your tone and way to descripe this board.. Great job man.. Great great video....
@@AuntAlnico4 no of course not, they are just fan boy comments they wont really buy it everyone knows line 6 digital is not the way to get good tone, these units are just for kids to find thie tone they like and find thier groove / sound, then they sell the line 6 to the next 16 year old kid and go buy some real pedals and a valve amp.
I've been looking for a in depth demonstration of real world examples with this thing for ages! Thanks for putting this out there, great video and really well thought out content!
Thank you! You even show how to plug in the pedals to get the amp with the board. NO ONE shows how to do stuff like that. This video is brilliant. Thank you
Hey man this is my first ever comment on youtube, because I don't really comment on youtube. But this video is SUCH A SAVIOR, that I just can't help but express my immense gratitude and say a BIG THANK YOU. This is the BEST RUclips INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO of all times. You don't realize how much you're going to help musicians and music in general by making this video. RUclips should mark this video as "CLASSIC".
Richie, I love the way you stick solely to what we need to know, nothing quirky or silly, but straight to the point. I don't own a Helix, but what a powerful piece of kit it is. You have certainly given me an insight into what the Helix is capable of. Thank you...
You just made the best tutorial here on youtube. you convince me to buy a helix and use with my amp. I don't have any question because you explain everything. Line 6 should have payed you. thanks a lot
Just had to comment real quick and let you know that I really appreciate your videos on the Helix. It's awesome seeing others use this machine to it's full potential. This video was so well explained, and edited.......if one didn't know any better I would swear that Line 6 was paying you to do these. Just great stuff Richie!! Thanks!! J.
Just bought one today and am overwhelmed with the technology (and I’m in IT!). This video has covered all of my unanswered questions about the Helix and the way I want to set it up and gig with (and more! I will be looking at wet/dry/wet setup). Thank you so much for putting this together. I’m sure it took considerable time. The best video I’ve seen on the Helix and explained so simply. Thank you thank you thank you.
I've probably watched this video 20 times and learn something new every time. Outstanding tutorial for configuring the Helix with any setup imaginable.
Richie, I agree with the other posts, you are better than the manual. You have helped me set my Helix for the 4 cable method. The cabling was the easy part, it is the Helix that was tricky. Thanks to you I have great effects in front of my Marshall. I haven't advanced in using just the Helix with our PA, but soon I hope. I will just keep watching your videos. Thanks again!
Awesome Helix line 6 videos. Look at all of RUclips you will not find detailed videos like these anywhere. You even do a better job than Line 6 (Yamaha) themselves. Thank you so much. I was looking for a video about updating the software on the Helix... thanks again for these straight to the point videos.
Wet/Dry/Wet. So hot right now. Stellar tutorials, Richie. You have a great thing going here for us Helix owners and prospective buyers. It's greatly appreciated.
I've had a helix for a little over 2 weeks now, and this video has taught me SO MUCH STUFF. Definitely going to be using the 4 cable method with my JSX!!
Hey Richie, love the videos, but there is an easier way to get wet/dry/wet! Create a parallel path 1B, by placing a wet effect in 1A and dragging it down, go to the split point where this path rejoins 1A, hit action and move it down so it has it's own output. Select the output for 1B and toggle down to path 2A, select it, there should be an arrow pointing down, and an x in path 2A, with an arrow pointing ito it. Go to 2A out put and select your outs. I use the XLR out, but you can use any outs that are available. Don't forget to put path1A to 1/4"
wow....Richie, this changed everything for me. I was semi happy with my Helix LT, semi happy with my Mesa mark 5:35 (and pedals)........putting those two together was like the Angels opened the gates and blessed me with guitar skills, and sending me "that sound"! Thanks Rock Star for the detailed tutorial. Sunday morning worship never sounded better....! peace to you!
Still the best video if you want a conversion from a traditional tube amp and pedals to a digital modeling platvorm. This video convinced me of quality and flexability of this Helix board. Thanks for this great video.
Thanks a million for a video that actually showed me what i was needing to know. So many videos a person assumes you know half of what you they done, i end up totally lost and wasted time. Thanks for a simple video that showed me what i needed fast, how to hook up a loop pedal and how to load it on helix. Joe
Richie, like?? THIS VIDEO IS TOTALLY INCREDIBLY MONSTROUS!!! I was disliking the Helix floor unit because I didn't want to get another so-called 'stomp box'. I know the Helix Line 6 is an awesome processor but having a floor unit, ehh. I had my sights set on the rack unit but after seeing your video, I am freakin' SOLD!!! Every, and I do mean EVERY video I've watched about the Line 6 gave this floor unit absolutely NOTHING to admire because the guitarist claiming to demo this unit were only being SEEN PLAYING and not fully DEMONSTRATING!!! Richie, how in the hell did I miss your video for three-years???? Let me say, my brother, YOU DID IT AND ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION AND CONCERN I HAD ABOUT THIS AMAZING GUITAR PROCESSOR!!! Viva la Richie!!!!! Great, great, and freakin' awesome video, Richie. Thank you to the power of 1,000,000!!!!! Iron Prophet
Man. I’ve been sitting here trying to think of what to say about this video. To many words come to mind. Informative, brilliant, amazing. Just when I thought I had it figured out, you come out here and do a wet/dry/wet. I’ve heard of it but, never heard(seen) it. That was bad ass man. Thanks for the video. I might have to watch it again and try to figure out the 4 cable method though. I have a Marshall jcm 2000 tsl 100 and want to use its distortion but also want to be able to use all the effects the Helix has to offer. There is so much more to learn & do as you have stated. I absolutely love the way you did that harmony and put one note on the right & the other note on the left. I watched this with my iPad Pro (has 4 speakers on all corners, respectively) and it sounded astonishing! Thanks again. I got some work to do and apparently a bunch of cables I’ll have to find! PS. My rig actually has a Samson stereo power amp in it and my Marshall cab has a way to put it in stereo mode. So maybe I can’t do wet/dry/wet but, maybe I can do wet/wet. Ha ha! We’ll see!
Richie I’ve been a line 6 fan for decades 2 I believe. And you’ve become my go to guy for everything line 6. I hope you are making money on this nobody goes as deep as you. Must be all that schooling a,though with your guitar talents, singing talents, other instrument, your video editing talents, and one of the most important your sound Engenerring talent, you’ve got more talent in your little finger than most people have in their whole body! Thanks Richie.
Great video. Very informative. I think a lot of "bedroom" players don't totally get in to higher end digital because they don't want to go for a studio set up with FRFR, whatever. I understand that it's still an option and it's even "better", but this shows what can be done to even just incorporate everything that the Helix can do in to your current "rig" and beyond. Great job with building up the complexity and clearly explaining how to hook everything up. I will say, one thing you could have added: Using a 2 channel amp and having the footswitch controlled by the Helix instead of reaching over and flipping the channel on the amp. That's picking nits though. Best video I've seen on a "simple" Helix set up.
Thanks Pete. Everyone else take too long getting to point. You offered an amazing way to studio major options with equipment never availabl to me with my budget . Your reviews are legit for the new studio guitar guys. Your opinion is worth more than my tube amps, lol. Thank you much. Gary, listening to you long time
Thanks Richie....I just got an HX and although its not the Helix, I am finally learning the art of crafting tone from these FX computers. YOUR VIDEOS ARE THE BEST !!!!!
I've had my helix for a couple of weeks now and I absolutely love it! That being said, this was precisely the video I've been looking for! Every question I had about the more complex setups has been answered... Huge thanks for taking the time to make this. Bravo!
I know this is old as crap! But just got my Helix and you made this come alive! Best tutorial Ive seen on here yet!!! Love the video I understand it now thank you so much wish you could do more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely best video yet! Wish I found this sooner, the Aux in Loop back method makes sense, I ended up using a FX send with the thru up to get dry signal to and from Bugera V22amp. Then modeled the stereo and sent those out the XLR outs to PA. Best decision ever. Thanks a bunch!!
Agreed ... Line 6 needs to pay you. I was moments away from selling my Helix until your video appeared on my suggested videos, thought, "what the hell, let me watch it" ... dude you explained it, i followed, now my Helix doesn't sound like shit! Thanks man!
Roger Hernandez LMAO. My drummer text me from Louisiana raving about the Helix. I was going to buy a GR55, I am going to check the Helix out first. I really want synthetic sounds. Keyboards, organs, bells and what not. IDK.
I have a Gr55 @Thelbemuntu I love it! But, I find myself ONLY using it for odd sounds. Orchestral Strings, 12 string, acoustic simulator. When it comes to actual guitar playing...I have a pedal board. I hardly ever use it for distortion. the GR55 also doesn't have anywhere near what this helix has. If you want strings, and detuning (or retuning individual strings)/different instruments on each string...Go for the GR. I'm saving up for a Helix....they are so sick!
Adam Wright I went ahead and bought the GR55. I actually like it. If you want the helix and play at a church. Try out zzounds, they let you pay while you play. They are good to work with.
TheIbemuntu I love my GR55. I was just saying that I've had it for like 3 years now....I only find myself using it for strings anymore. I like my OCD and mojomojo's distortion way more than the GR. I also like the versatility of the flashback more than the build in delays.
Excellent, excellent video! It's absolutely convinced me to get a helix. Line 6 need to make this required viewing for anyone considering making the leap!
Had my helix for just over a week now and I'm totally hooked. This video is inspirational. The helix isn't the best out of the box but I'm beginning to get a feel for what the unit is capable of. I can't remember having so much fun playing guitar. Top video. You've totally nailed your tone.
I just purchased a line 6 helix..I saw you play in Washington Tulalip and was blow away! This is a great lesson..Thanks for sharing your great talant. Please keep up the Line 6 info Richie.
This is the only one I found that covered all the basics with so much useful information. New to the helix so this has been epic. Thank you so much. 🤟🏻
First off, Thank you BOC for ruining the hearing in my right ear... Second, wow what a great video. I have a helix and you have given me tons of new ideas. Thanks so much!!!
Ive been playing guitar for 16 years and i could never justify buying guitar pedals as i like the simple life and not the expensive price tag for one effect! and yet, i crave the flexibility pedals bring. So ive just done without. This demo has made me excited about playing for the first time in over ten years. Im going to get one. Its probably the best tool on the market and i cant believe ive only recently heard of it. And to echo comments, you should be a rep. This was a masterclass
I have been on the fence about the Helix... But I am feeling more confident about this unit now. Thanks for the extensive demonstration of the Helix. Now all I need is $1600.00...
SUBSCRIBED. Agree with other comments here on demo vids. I didn't sign up to become an engineer...THANK YOU brother! Was beginning to think I made the wrong choice in ordering this b/c I love my Marshalls and Soldanos. Never even used a DAW before, still recording into an old Tascam. You CAN teach an old dawg new ways to get shit done! Still keeping my pedals and such, but now I have the best of both worlds. Let the learning begin!
Amazing, Richie. Your videos are the most clear and fun to watch that I've seen. When I rave to people about the Helix, I always tell them to watch your videos. Doesn't hurt that you are a great musician as well, and enthusiastic about what you do. Thanks!
This video, though posted some time ago, is timeless, and really solved a long standing question of how to run stereo. Gave me the confidence to invest in two Mesa combos, and even better, still get the beautiful tones from the Mesa pre-amp, while having all the capabilities of the Helix. Nice work Mr. Castellano!
Just bought a Helix LT ... this is a big help .... thanks! Like the others are saying.... best Helix tutorial on the inter web... pls do more ! Cheers!
Wow, this is crazy helpful and one of the best explanation videos out there. I am a Helix newbie (probably late to the game) and I was trying to figure out how to add my external effects (10 different pedals) along with the Helix into a single chain. Honestly, the "send and return" was really confusing (I just wanted to shut off the Helix until I wanted it switched on) until I watched this video and realized that the Send and Return can be setup like a regular preset. There are some pedals that just cannot be replicated with the Helix so this video was extremely helpful!
Good job . This is the most instructional video that i've seen since i bought the helix 48 months interest free from sweetwater. Plug sweetwater 48 months interest free. hell yea
I’ve really been on the fence about a Helix, especially since both tube amps I’ve owned have been plagued with issues, I’m just really unlucky with them. I already knew the Helix was a big contender for a replacement, especially since it fits right in with silent stage IEM playing. but this video showed me some of the absolute POWER this thing can command when it comes to rig building, it really seems like it can just do anything, especially with how effortlessly it coexists with real amps, pedals, and speakers. Incredible video, my wallet hates you, but my inner musician loves you.
I've held onto my Pod X3 pro for years because for studio work the newer ones lost some function. This convinced me to finally sell my x3 and try the helix.
Thanks for the tutorial. Just picked up the rack version last night and have already setup my first custom preset based on watching your navigation and setups. Using with a Trio + and a hall of fame reverb pedal with several of the presets to create my own office jam sessions. The sounds are incredible and much better than I expected. Truly appreciate you taking the time to make this video!
Thanks for the very informative vids, Richie. I picked my Helix last week and because I’m working this week, I only get a few hours a day to learn what this incredibly powerful box can do. I have a ways to go but your vids have made it that much easier to wrap my head around some of the basics. Great job!
In the market for a Helix and am glad I found this video... Easily the best demo of the product I've seen on RUclips. Very high quality and straight to the point. Love the stuff you showed off and the fact that the Helix can act as an interface straight into a DAW. Though now I seem to have an issue... After hearing how AWESOME that Wet/Dry/Wet setup sounded through headphones, you're making me want to get more cabs/power amps to try it. LOL! ( : Thank you for the great video, sir!
After seeing a couple of your videos I've subscribed. Very informative with no B.S. ...pretty sure I'll be finding the means to get a Helix. This unit is a total game changer... and with your straightforward videos it'll make learning it much easier and efficiently. Line 6/Yamaha should be giving you a commission. I'm really happy I found your youtube channel. Thanks for all the time you put into sharing your knowledge.
Excellent in depth and really helpful video Richie, thank you! INMHO, for the money, Helix is one of the best all around guitar players toolbox to hit the market in my 35 yrs. chasing tone, it's absolutely a dream box for gigging and recording! PS; I've been a huge Blue Oyster Cult fan since back in the 70's, played many of those tunes in cover bands over the years but Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll is still my all time favorite BOC tune to play...
THIS! There are tons of videos that show how to make patches and how the stock patches sound, but so few ppl show how to make a usable, practical live rig with the unit and a traditional guitar amp.
BTW, I especially love that for your basic amp setup in front you just set the output level, but didn't have to disable the cab sims to make it work well. That's excellent!
The best video I’ve seen on Helix !!! Thinking about buying one and this answered so many questions about using my current amps with it Well done !!! Thank you !!!!
Hi Richie, what a great demo! I wish this was available when I started with the Helix. This really shows the flexibility of the Helix. The only thing I didn't like from your video is the cable going from the right 1/4 inch output to the Aux input. But I think you can do without : when you split the upper path into 1A and 1B, you can assign the output of 1A to 1/4 inch output and 1B to "output" to Path 2. Please continue making these videos. Your demos are excellent!
Wow, this is a fascinating display of the awesome capabilities of the Helix, that's for sure. It is a complex piece of kit, so quite how you work out these solutions is beyond me and mightily impressive,. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying how grateful I am that you share your knowledge so readily and in such an understated way. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Mind Blown! You answered every question that the on line sales literature did NOT. So I COULD start with just the Helix and a single powered speaker and build from there! Thank you for making my mind up about the Helix. I just have to come up with the cash now... somehow.
Thanks for this great video. I was able to achieve something very similar using my power amp rack, no guitar amp and no 5 cable method which has blown me away. A great solution for those like me who use Helix pretty much direct to PA gear. Top path is same as video eg. Guitar in normal input and input block set to Guit in and running dry sounds pedals etc going into a Line 6 plexi amp block and a 4x12 Ownhammer IR to 1/4" out, through an ART SLA power amp in my rack and to a Yamaha floor monitor (in essence acting as amp like in your video). The bottom path is also coming Guitar in and then all wet effects in stereo through a 4x12 IR (ie simulating V30 cabs) and out through XLR L&R to another stereo power amp in my rack. As I run all outs of Helix (1/4 and XLR) into a Behringer XAir rack mixer, I run the Wet L/R as main out to PA speakers (pair of JBL's), and 1/4 out from Helix through one of the XAir AUX channel and to the Yamaha speaker - This allows the single Guitar in and keeps wet/dry separated. It really sound just amazing - thx for the tutorial Richie
Brilliant and essential watching for new and future Helix owners/buyers!!! I was on the fence about Helix, but after digesting ALL Ritchie's Helix videos, I pulled the trigger. This is exactly what I want/need for my home studio and after buying the AX8 and still "fiddling" with it, I feel that the HELIX has a better user interface PERIOD! But, without watching all Ritchie's videos and getting the real "Dirt" on Helix I would've walked right past it, as Line6 and their demos just didn't do it for me... Richie, you should be on their payroll. I feel you've made more sense of this unit than all of the Line6 guys combined PERIOD! Their mono-tone, play and switch patch only videos were not helpful at all to me and their sales probably reflect that? I'm sure you've helped sell way more units than those cats combined! Thanks Richie for all your help and hard work!!! Best M
The AX8 sounds really good. My friend has one and I liked it. But the fact is that I was able to make a complex preset very quickly without a computer. That was a bit trickier to do on the AX8.
Hi Richie, excellent videos. The first sign of a good presentation is no haters (thumbs down). I like the way you move quickly and precisely through your instructions (if I get lost the progress bar is the first tool to use of course). I'm just starting to experiment with the versatility of the Helix and it is awesome. Much less complicated than trying to use all the extra gear required to set up the different pedal board configurations. I spent some time, effort and $ in the past trying to get the WDW set up. The Helix took all the hassle out of that rig. Thanks for the simple 4 cable explanation as well. I'll be examining the rest of your videos - subscribed of course.
Thank You so much Ritchie for your excellent tutorial using and programming the Helix wet dry wet with Guitar, truly awesome teaching. Being a bass player I have also watched your Yes tutorial and performance use of the Helix as well. Being new at understanding programming in digital has enlightened
I realize this is an old video but I just got the line 6 helix floor and was just about ready to either return it or throw it out the window…I like my 5150 50w head sound so thanks for showing how I can incorporate that!
Great video, cheers Richie! You explained with no bs stuff that i've been trying to get my head round for ages. Not yet got a Helix but this vid has pretty much sealed the deal for me. Line 6 need to start paying you!
Richie thanx a lot for the info about how to implement the 4 cable method. I didn't find anything in the Line6 manual. Easy explained, you are awesome!
Love it! Incredibly easy to follow video Richie! Thank you for such an awesome and illuminating tutorial! Probably one of, if not, THE most informative and comprehensive video on this difficult to obtain set up. Thanks again bro! You Rock!
This is the most informative video I’ve seen about the helix. And the first one where I find it actually sounding good. Thx a lot. Only, now I consider selling my g3 and going helix wet dry wet
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This video is now 7 years old. And, it still rocks. I'm in the process of hooking up my two 100w heads together - and you've provided every detail I needed tonight. Many, many thanks!
I'm a Marshall guy; 45 years now. I use heads almost as old as me, out to twin 1960s, and make an annual pilgrimage to the Woodstock site just to feel 'home again.' All I wanted was a few FX just to have different sounds and when I got the Helix (rack), I was ready to send it back within 30 minutes. Something made me watch this video and now I have an incredible rig. Many thanks to you!!
Richie!
I just have to tell you how great your videos are. Straight. To the point. No fluff. No long-winded stories or attempts at bad jokes. Time is precious and I really appreciate how you don't muck around with information that isn't essential to get your points across.
Also, just have to give you a HUGE shout out for your ability to communicate clearly and effectively. You've made it so easy to follow and get my head wrapped around what could easily be a confusing subject.
I hope you continue to post these incredible Line 6 Helix videos on as regular a basis as you can manage. I haven't seen anyone do it as well as you do it.
Great work! And once again... THANKS!
Thank you, I appreciate that. That kinda thing irritates me too, so I try to trim the fat as best as I can.
And also appreciate how you don't have an intro! I hate watching an intro on every video. We can figure out who the youtube is, intro not required.
Great Video, many thanks!
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Perfect -- to the point, well-spoken, intelligent, clear, awesome sounds, well-explained, no ego, no unnecessary attempts at attention-seeking humor... The perfect gear video. Thanks!!!!!!!!
You, sir, are a beast. Line 6, if they're not already, should pay you for these amazing Helix videos!
Mind BLOWN. one realizes these kinds of tools are pretty versatile, but this demo really shows. Thanks Richie, great stuff.
You are the Helix wizard. This is easily the best video I've seen explaining how to use the Helix. Thank you so much.
Just got the Helix LT and have to say your videos are invaluable, Richie! You explain what you want to do, then you show exactly how to do it (cables, settings, etc.) and then demo it. Really fantastic of you to take the time to do these. Thank you!
29:04 Instant smile on my face.. Richie, I have to say, this video might actually be the last push for me to get the Helix. Man your tone and way to descripe this board.. Great job man.. Great great video....
You Know it Tom.I was thinking the same thing.
Me too😂 I really want this to use it with my Boss Katana amp ...it looks so easy to connect them
Did you guys get one ?
@@AuntAlnico4 no of course not, they are just fan boy comments they wont really buy it everyone knows line 6 digital is not the way to get good tone, these units are just for kids to find thie tone they like and find thier groove / sound, then they sell the line 6 to the next 16 year old kid and go buy some real pedals and a valve amp.
I've been looking for a in depth demonstration of real world examples with this thing for ages! Thanks for putting this out there, great video and really well thought out content!
Man, this just made everything so clear for me. Love the fact you don't rant on with unnecessary BS!
Thank you! You even show how to plug in the pedals to get the amp with the board. NO ONE shows how to do stuff like that. This video is brilliant. Thank you
I never wanted anything more than The Helix after your AWESOME demo, you have re-inspired me to go on with my playing.
Hey man this is my first ever comment on youtube, because I don't really comment on youtube. But this video is SUCH A SAVIOR, that I just can't help but express my immense gratitude and say a BIG THANK YOU. This is the BEST RUclips INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO of all times. You don't realize how much you're going to help musicians and music in general by making this video. RUclips should mark this video as "CLASSIC".
Richie, I love the way you stick solely to what we need to know, nothing quirky or silly, but straight to the point. I don't own a Helix, but what a powerful piece of kit it is. You have certainly given me an insight into what the Helix is capable of. Thank you...
You just made the best tutorial here on youtube. you convince me to buy a helix and use with my amp. I don't have any question because you explain everything. Line 6 should have payed you. thanks a lot
Line 6 needs to pay you some big bucks and fire all there other reps immediately !!!
143Chippy I second this motion. I have been watching promos and this the first one that did more than click patches and play riffs.
Paul Hindmarsh is great.
143Chippy - agree
You nailed it, Gary.
Totally agree! I feel now I’ve wasted hours on on there videos (from Line6 and others).... this has it all
Just had to comment real quick and let you know that I really appreciate your videos on the Helix. It's awesome seeing others use this machine to it's full potential. This video was so well explained, and edited.......if one didn't know any better I would swear that Line 6 was paying you to do these.
Just great stuff Richie!!
Thanks!!
J.
Just bought one today and am overwhelmed with the technology (and I’m in IT!). This video has covered all of my unanswered questions about the Helix and the way I want to set it up and gig with (and more! I will be looking at wet/dry/wet setup). Thank you so much for putting this together. I’m sure it took considerable time. The best video I’ve seen on the Helix and explained so simply. Thank you thank you thank you.
Awesome!!!
I've probably watched this video 20 times and learn something new every time. Outstanding tutorial for configuring the Helix with any setup imaginable.
Richie,
I agree with the other posts, you are better than the manual. You have helped me set my Helix for the 4 cable method. The cabling was the easy part, it is the Helix that was tricky. Thanks to you I have great effects in front of my Marshall. I haven't advanced in using just the Helix with our PA, but soon I hope. I will just keep watching your videos. Thanks again!
This is the best video for stereo set up I’ve ever seen and I’m 66 years old.
Awesome Helix line 6 videos. Look at all of RUclips you will not find detailed videos like these anywhere. You even do a better job than Line 6 (Yamaha) themselves. Thank you so much. I was looking for a video about updating the software on the Helix... thanks again for these straight to the point videos.
kanyaugatiejagwo I say especially better than line 6. Weird to me how progressive the product is but how regressed the sales and info is.
best helix video on youtube, well spoken, too the point, and great playing to match!
Wet/Dry/Wet. So hot right now.
Stellar tutorials, Richie. You have a great thing going here for us Helix owners and prospective buyers. It's greatly appreciated.
I've had a helix for a little over 2 weeks now, and this video has taught me SO MUCH STUFF. Definitely going to be using the 4 cable method with my JSX!!
This is the video I needed to see, it just sold me on the Helix. Awesome unit and great explanation of how to get things going. Thanks heaps...
Hey Richie, love the videos, but there is an easier way to get wet/dry/wet!
Create a parallel path 1B, by placing a wet effect in 1A and dragging it down, go to the split point where this path rejoins 1A, hit action and move it down so it has it's own output. Select the output for 1B and toggle down to path 2A, select it, there should be an arrow pointing down, and an x in path 2A, with an arrow pointing ito it. Go to 2A out put and select your outs. I use the XLR out, but you can use any outs that are available. Don't forget to put path1A to 1/4"
wow....Richie, this changed everything for me. I was semi happy with my Helix LT, semi happy with my Mesa mark 5:35 (and pedals)........putting those two together was like the Angels opened the gates and blessed me with guitar skills, and sending me "that sound"! Thanks Rock Star for the detailed tutorial. Sunday morning worship never sounded better....! peace to you!
Still the best video if you want a conversion from a traditional tube amp and pedals to a digital modeling platvorm. This video convinced me of quality and flexability of this Helix board. Thanks for this great video.
Thanks a million for a video that actually showed me what i was needing to know. So many videos a person assumes you know half of what you they done, i end up totally lost and wasted time. Thanks for a simple video that showed me what i needed fast, how to hook up a loop pedal and how to load it on helix. Joe
Richie! You are better than the manual!Thanks so much for doing these! I always learn something new!
Finally a preview, which shows what you can do with the helix.
Richie, like?? THIS VIDEO IS TOTALLY INCREDIBLY MONSTROUS!!! I was disliking the Helix floor unit because I didn't want to get another so-called 'stomp box'. I know the Helix Line 6 is an awesome processor but having a floor unit, ehh. I had my sights set on the rack unit but after seeing your video, I am freakin' SOLD!!! Every, and I do mean EVERY video I've watched about the Line 6 gave this floor unit absolutely NOTHING to admire because the guitarist claiming to demo this unit were only being SEEN PLAYING and not fully DEMONSTRATING!!!
Richie, how in the hell did I miss your video for three-years???? Let me say, my brother, YOU DID IT AND ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION AND CONCERN I HAD ABOUT THIS AMAZING GUITAR PROCESSOR!!!
Viva la Richie!!!!!
Great, great, and freakin' awesome video, Richie. Thank you to the power of 1,000,000!!!!!
Iron Prophet
Man. I’ve been sitting here trying to think of what to say about this video. To many words come to mind. Informative, brilliant, amazing. Just when I thought I had it figured out, you come out here and do a wet/dry/wet. I’ve heard of it but, never heard(seen) it. That was bad ass man. Thanks for the video. I might have to watch it again and try to figure out the 4 cable method though. I have a Marshall jcm 2000 tsl 100 and want to use its distortion but also want to be able to use all the effects the Helix has to offer. There is so much more to learn & do as you have stated. I absolutely love the way you did that harmony and put one note on the right & the other note on the left. I watched this with my iPad Pro (has 4 speakers on all corners, respectively) and it sounded astonishing! Thanks again. I got some work to do and apparently a bunch of cables I’ll have to find! PS. My rig actually has a Samson stereo power amp in it and my Marshall cab has a way to put it in stereo mode. So maybe I can’t do wet/dry/wet but, maybe I can do wet/wet. Ha ha! We’ll see!
Richie I’ve been a line 6 fan for decades 2 I believe. And you’ve become my go to guy for everything line 6. I hope you are making money on this nobody goes as deep as you. Must be all that schooling a,though with your guitar talents, singing talents, other instrument, your video editing talents, and one of the most important your sound Engenerring talent, you’ve got more talent in your little finger than most people have in their whole body! Thanks Richie.
Great video. Very informative. I think a lot of "bedroom" players don't totally get in to higher end digital because they don't want to go for a studio set up with FRFR, whatever. I understand that it's still an option and it's even "better", but this shows what can be done to even just incorporate everything that the Helix can do in to your current "rig" and beyond. Great job with building up the complexity and clearly explaining how to hook everything up. I will say, one thing you could have added: Using a 2 channel amp and having the footswitch controlled by the Helix instead of reaching over and flipping the channel on the amp. That's picking nits though. Best video I've seen on a "simple" Helix set up.
Thanks Pete. Everyone else take too long getting to point. You offered an amazing way to studio major options with equipment never availabl to me with my budget . Your reviews are legit for the new studio guitar guys. Your opinion is worth more than my tube amps, lol. Thank you much. Gary, listening to you long time
Thanks Richie....I just got an HX and although its not the Helix, I am finally learning the art of crafting tone from these FX computers. YOUR VIDEOS ARE THE BEST !!!!!
I've had my helix for a couple of weeks now and I absolutely love it! That being said, this was precisely the video I've been looking for! Every question I had about the more complex setups has been answered... Huge thanks for taking the time to make this. Bravo!
Of all the videos I've watched on the HELIX this one is the most helpful by far. Thanks a bunch.
I know this is old as crap! But just got my Helix and you made this come alive! Best tutorial Ive seen on here yet!!! Love the video I understand it now thank you so much wish you could do more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely best video yet! Wish I found this sooner, the Aux in Loop back method makes sense, I ended up using a FX send with the thru up to get dry signal to and from Bugera V22amp. Then modeled the stereo and sent those out the XLR outs to PA. Best decision ever. Thanks a bunch!!
Agreed ... Line 6 needs to pay you. I was moments away from selling my Helix until your video appeared on my suggested videos, thought, "what the hell, let me watch it" ... dude you explained it, i followed, now my Helix doesn't sound like shit! Thanks man!
Awesome!
Roger Hernandez LMAO. My drummer text me from Louisiana raving about the Helix. I was going to buy a GR55, I am going to check the Helix out first. I really want synthetic sounds. Keyboards, organs, bells and what not. IDK.
I have a Gr55 @Thelbemuntu I love it! But, I find myself ONLY using it for odd sounds. Orchestral Strings, 12 string, acoustic simulator. When it comes to actual guitar playing...I have a pedal board. I hardly ever use it for distortion. the GR55 also doesn't have anywhere near what this helix has. If you want strings, and detuning (or retuning individual strings)/different instruments on each string...Go for the GR.
I'm saving up for a Helix....they are so sick!
Adam Wright I went ahead and bought the GR55. I actually like it. If you want the helix and play at a church. Try out zzounds, they let you pay while you play. They are good to work with.
TheIbemuntu I love my GR55. I was just saying that I've had it for like 3 years now....I only find myself using it for strings anymore. I like my OCD and mojomojo's distortion way more than the GR. I also like the versatility of the flashback more than the build in delays.
Richie,
Just can't say how intuitive and comprehendable this video is. Thank you Soo much.!!!!
And this ladies and gents is why Richie is a Rockstar...!
Thanks a lot for doing this one Richie... It truly helped a lot...!
Excellent, excellent video! It's absolutely convinced me to get a helix. Line 6 need to make this required viewing for anyone considering making the leap!
U answered so many of my questions. Nobody else has done a video like this. Excellent job really breaking the possibilities down. Ty ty ty!
Had my helix for just over a week now and I'm totally hooked. This video is inspirational. The helix isn't the best out of the box but I'm beginning to get a feel for what the unit is capable of. I can't remember having so much fun playing guitar. Top video. You've totally nailed your tone.
I just purchased a line 6 helix..I saw you play in Washington Tulalip and was blow away! This is a great lesson..Thanks for sharing your great talant. Please keep up the Line 6 info Richie.
This video should be part of any Helix user manual.
Best Helix capabilities demo so far, thanks Richie!
By far the best HELIX tutorial I've seen so far. Extremely informative and relatively easy to follow. FANTASTIC!!! I've subscribed.
This is the only one I found that covered all the basics with so much useful information. New to the helix so this has been epic. Thank you so much. 🤟🏻
Thanks Richie, with this video I finally got my Marshall JVM205C and Helix synced . Thereby ending 3 weeks of frustration. Very grateful.
First off, Thank you BOC for ruining the hearing in my right ear... Second, wow what a great video. I have a helix and you have given me tons of new ideas. Thanks so much!!!
Great job making clear sense of each different situation you presented here. The Helix really is a rather remarkable tool.
Ive been playing guitar for 16 years and i could never justify buying guitar pedals as i like the simple life and not the expensive price tag for one effect! and yet, i crave the flexibility pedals bring. So ive just done without. This demo has made me excited about playing for the first time in over ten years. Im going to get one. Its probably the best tool on the market and i cant believe ive only recently heard of it. And to echo comments, you should be a rep. This was a masterclass
Awesome! Hope you love it!
One of the best most comprehensive videos on Helix!
I have been on the fence about the Helix... But I am feeling more confident about this unit now. Thanks for the extensive demonstration of the Helix. Now all I need is $1600.00...
SUBSCRIBED. Agree with other comments here on demo vids. I didn't sign up to become an engineer...THANK YOU brother! Was beginning to think I made the wrong choice in ordering this b/c I love my Marshalls and Soldanos. Never even used a DAW before, still recording into an old Tascam. You CAN teach an old dawg new ways to get shit done! Still keeping my pedals and such, but now I have the best of both worlds. Let the learning begin!
Amazing, Richie. Your videos are the most clear and fun to watch that I've seen. When I rave to people about the Helix, I always tell them to watch your videos. Doesn't hurt that you are a great musician as well, and enthusiastic about what you do. Thanks!
Fantastic video. Explains, as simply as possible, a quite complex but extremely effective audio arrangement. Well done Ritchie.
This video, though posted some time ago, is timeless, and really solved a long standing question of how to run stereo. Gave me the confidence to invest in two Mesa combos, and even better, still get the beautiful tones from the Mesa pre-amp, while having all the capabilities of the Helix. Nice work Mr. Castellano!
Just bought a Helix LT ... this is a big help .... thanks! Like the others are saying.... best Helix tutorial on the inter web... pls do more ! Cheers!
Just bought the Helix lt myself. This is an excellent tutorial, thank you!
Just got the Helix and you answered all my questions about how to hook the thing up to my amp. You saved the day. Thanks!
Wow, this is crazy helpful and one of the best explanation videos out there. I am a Helix newbie (probably late to the game) and I was trying to figure out how to add my external effects (10 different pedals) along with the Helix into a single chain. Honestly, the "send and return" was really confusing (I just wanted to shut off the Helix until I wanted it switched on) until I watched this video and realized that the Send and Return can be setup like a regular preset. There are some pedals that just cannot be replicated with the Helix so this video was extremely helpful!
Good job . This is the most instructional video that i've seen since i bought the helix 48 months interest free from sweetwater. Plug sweetwater 48 months interest free. hell yea
I’ve really been on the fence about a Helix, especially since both tube amps I’ve owned have been plagued with issues, I’m just really unlucky with them. I already knew the Helix was a big contender for a replacement, especially since it fits right in with silent stage IEM playing. but this video showed me some of the absolute POWER this thing can command when it comes to rig building, it really seems like it can just do anything, especially with how effortlessly it coexists with real amps, pedals, and speakers. Incredible video, my wallet hates you, but my inner musician loves you.
I've held onto my Pod X3 pro for years because for studio work the newer ones lost some function. This convinced me to finally sell my x3 and try the helix.
Thanks for the tutorial. Just picked up the rack version last night and have already setup my first custom preset based on watching your navigation and setups. Using with a Trio + and a hall of fame reverb pedal with several of the presets to create my own office jam sessions. The sounds are incredible and much better than I expected. Truly appreciate you taking the time to make this video!
Thanks for the very informative vids, Richie. I picked my Helix last week and because I’m working this week, I only get a few hours a day to learn what this incredibly powerful box can do. I have a ways to go but your vids have made it that much easier to wrap my head around some of the basics.
Great job!
What the heck? That sounds amaaaaaaazing! Now I know why whatever I tried before didn't work at all. Thanks for sharing!
In the market for a Helix and am glad I found this video... Easily the best demo of the product I've seen on RUclips. Very high quality and straight to the point. Love the stuff you showed off and the fact that the Helix can act as an interface straight into a DAW.
Though now I seem to have an issue... After hearing how AWESOME that Wet/Dry/Wet setup sounded through headphones, you're making me want to get more cabs/power amps to try it. LOL! ( :
Thank you for the great video, sir!
After seeing a couple of your videos I've subscribed. Very informative with no B.S. ...pretty sure I'll be finding the means to get a Helix. This unit is a total game changer... and with your straightforward videos it'll make learning it much easier and efficiently.
Line 6/Yamaha should be giving you a commission. I'm really happy I found your youtube channel. Thanks for all the time you put into sharing your knowledge.
Excellent in depth and really helpful video Richie, thank you! INMHO, for the money, Helix is one of the best all around guitar players toolbox to hit the market in my 35 yrs. chasing tone, it's absolutely a dream box for gigging and recording!
PS; I've been a huge Blue Oyster Cult fan since back in the 70's, played many of those tunes in cover bands over the years but Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll is still my all time favorite BOC tune to play...
Thanks to this video i got my HELIX 2 yrs agao and was so happy with it i also got an HX stomp . Thx Richie.
Best and easiest to understand video that I have ever watched.
thank you Richie now that I've learned the four cable method I'm loving my helix I get the best tone out of my rig this way your videos are great
hands down Best Helix Rack video I have seen. Thank you sooooo much
THIS! There are tons of videos that show how to make patches and how the stock patches sound, but so few ppl show how to make a usable, practical live rig with the unit and a traditional guitar amp.
BTW, I especially love that for your basic amp setup in front you just set the output level, but didn't have to disable the cab sims to make it work well. That's excellent!
This video is gold..thx for showing us the begginers in the guitar and rig world
The best video I’ve seen on Helix !!! Thinking about buying one and this answered so many questions about using my current amps with it Well done !!! Thank you !!!!
Hi Richie, what a great demo! I wish this was available when I started with the Helix. This really shows the flexibility of the Helix. The only thing I didn't like from your video is the cable going from the right 1/4 inch output to the Aux input. But I think you can do without : when you split the upper path into 1A and 1B, you can assign the output of 1A to 1/4 inch output and 1B to "output" to Path 2. Please continue making these videos. Your demos are excellent!
Thanks! I will experiment with that.
Wow, this is a fascinating display of the awesome capabilities of the Helix, that's for sure. It is a complex piece of kit, so quite how you work out these solutions is beyond me and mightily impressive,.
I'm sure I'm not alone in saying how grateful I am that you share your knowledge so readily and in such an understated way. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Mind Blown! You answered every question that the on line sales literature did NOT. So I COULD start with just the Helix and a single powered speaker and build from there! Thank you for making my mind up about the Helix. I just have to come up with the cash now... somehow.
Thanks for this great video. I was able to achieve something very similar using my power amp rack, no guitar amp and no 5 cable method which has blown me away. A great solution for those like me who use Helix pretty much direct to PA gear. Top path is same as video eg. Guitar in normal input and input block set to Guit in and running dry sounds pedals etc going into a Line 6 plexi amp block and a 4x12 Ownhammer IR to 1/4" out, through an ART SLA power amp in my rack and to a Yamaha floor monitor (in essence acting as amp like in your video). The bottom path is also coming Guitar in and then all wet effects in stereo through a 4x12 IR (ie simulating V30 cabs) and out through XLR L&R to another stereo power amp in my rack. As I run all outs of Helix (1/4 and XLR) into a Behringer XAir rack mixer, I run the Wet L/R as main out to PA speakers (pair of JBL's), and 1/4 out from Helix through one of the XAir AUX channel and to the Yamaha speaker - This allows the single Guitar in and keeps wet/dry separated. It really sound just amazing - thx for the tutorial Richie
Brilliant and essential watching for new and future Helix owners/buyers!!!
I was on the fence about Helix, but after digesting ALL Ritchie's Helix videos, I pulled the trigger.
This is exactly what I want/need for my home studio and after buying the AX8 and still "fiddling" with it, I feel that the HELIX has a better user interface PERIOD! But, without watching all Ritchie's videos and getting the real "Dirt" on Helix I would've walked right past it, as Line6 and their demos just didn't do it for me...
Richie, you should be on their payroll. I feel you've made more sense of this unit than all of the Line6 guys combined PERIOD!
Their mono-tone, play and switch patch only videos were not helpful at all to me and their sales probably reflect that?
I'm sure you've helped sell way more units than those cats combined!
Thanks Richie for all your help and hard work!!!
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The AX8 sounds really good. My friend has one and I liked it. But the fact is that I was able to make a complex preset very quickly without a computer. That was a bit trickier to do on the AX8.
Hi Richie, excellent videos. The first sign of a good presentation is no haters (thumbs down). I like the way you move quickly and precisely through your instructions (if I get lost the progress bar is the first tool to use of course). I'm just starting to experiment with the versatility of the Helix and it is awesome. Much less complicated than trying to use all the extra gear required to set up the different pedal board configurations. I spent some time, effort and $ in the past trying to get the WDW set up. The Helix took all the hassle out of that rig. Thanks for the simple 4 cable explanation as well. I'll be examining the rest of your videos - subscribed of course.
Thank You so much Ritchie for your excellent tutorial using and programming the Helix wet dry wet with Guitar, truly awesome teaching. Being a bass player I have also watched your Yes tutorial and performance use of the Helix as well. Being new at understanding programming in digital has enlightened
I realize this is an old video but I just got the line 6 helix floor and was just about ready to either return it or throw it out the window…I like my 5150 50w head sound so thanks for showing how I can incorporate that!
ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS I HAVE SEEN ON A PEDALBOARD , WOW , HATS OFF , ALFRED NYC / PR
Incredible work on how to use the Helix to its max capacity! Thanks for putting this together. Really lets me know what my Helix is capable of doing!!
Great video, cheers Richie! You explained with no bs stuff that i've been trying to get my head round for ages. Not yet got a Helix but this vid has pretty much sealed the deal for me. Line 6 need to start paying you!
Richie thanx a lot for the info about how to implement
the 4 cable method. I didn't find anything in the Line6 manual. Easy explained, you are awesome!
Love it! Incredibly easy to follow video Richie! Thank you for such an awesome and illuminating tutorial! Probably one of, if not, THE most informative and comprehensive video on this difficult to obtain set up. Thanks again bro! You Rock!
Man, you're a real expert on the Helix! The wet/dry/wet set-up is awesome.
This is the most informative video I’ve seen about the helix. And the first one where I find it actually sounding good. Thx a lot.
Only, now I consider selling my g3 and going helix wet dry wet
This is an amazing video and just as relevant today as it was in 2016! Thanks, RC!