With three new amp models and two new cabinets, plus a host of new virtual effects pedals, this update is pretty big for any Helix owner. New amps include the US Princess which is based on the Fender Princeton Reverb, the Das Benzin Mega based on the Mega channel of the Diezel VH4, and the Das Benzin Lead which is based on the Lead channel of the Diezel VH4.
The two new cabinets, the 10″ and 12″ US Princess models, are based on the Fender Princeton Reverb 10″ cab and the larger 12″ cab loaded with an Alnico Blue driver.
New Effects
Horizon Drive – based on the Horizon Devices Precision Drive. Includes an extra Gate Range parameter that, when set to “Extended,” drops the gate’s threshold down to -90dB
Swedish Chainsaw – based on the BOSS HM-2 Heavy Metal Distortion (Made in Japan black label)
Pocket Fuzz – based on the Jordan Boss Tone fuzz
Bighorn Fuzz – based on the 1973 Electro-Harmonix Ram’s Head Big Muff Pi
Ballistic Fuzz – based on the Euthymia ICBM fuzz
Horizon Gate – based on the Horizon Devices Precision Drive’s gate circuit. Includes an extra Gate Range parameter that, when set to “Extended,” drops the gate’s threshold down to -90dB.
Acoustic Sim – based on the BOSS AC-2 Acoustic Simulator. Includes an extra Shimmer parameter that imparts some motion to the harmonics, reminiscent of how a string’s vibration tends to affect the other strings. Can be used alone or in conjunction with an acoustic IR
Poly Detune – Line 6 Original. Great for those who want to avoid traditional chorus pedals
Poly Sustain – Line 6 Original infinite sustain with a modulated poly pitch engine built in
Poly Wham – Line 6 Original. Automatically assigned to EXP 1 and the toe switch toggles it on and off.
Poly Capo – Line 6 Original. A Simpler version of Poly Pitch when you just want to transpoyourplaying.
12 String – Line 6 Original 12-string guitar emulation
Stereo Imager – Line 6 Original. Used to increase the apparent stereo width of your signal when connecting Helix to two amps or a stereo playback system
Shuffling Looper
five new polyphonic effects.
New Features
''The new True Preset Spillover is a massive deal and means you finally have a unit which gives 100% seamless preset switching, full spillover. It does require that you turn off Path B to use this feature, which shouldn’t really be an issue for many users. There aren’t currently any other units on the market that I can think of which can truly do this seamless switching of patches, with smearing. So it’s a pretty big deal.''
Loads of other new features, all for free... https://line6.com/software/index.html
