Take advantage of the most comprehensive I/O and routing capabilities ever built into a multi-effect and easily integrate them into the Helix Rack environment.
HelixTM Rack is a new kind of guitar processor: it’s not only a tour-grade rack mounted multi-effect processor that sounds and feels authentic, it’s also the most comprehensive master controller for guitar systems ever built. Start by recreating the tones in your head with the new HX modeling engine - the new amps, cabs, mics, and effects will feel familiar to anyone who has ever spent time in the studio getting the best guitar sounds from both vintage and modern gear. Have a pile of oddball pedals that you rely on for your personal sounds? No problem. Take advantage of the most comprehensive I/O and routing capabilities ever built into a multi-effect and easily integrate them into the Helix Rack environment. Once connected, create custom setups that make your external pedals feel like they’re all under the hood. Whether you spend your time in the studio or on the stage, Helix Rack is the next-generation guitar processor you’ve been waiting for.
Line 6 Helix Features
- Dual DSP-powered HX modeling engine with 4 discrete stereo signal paths, 45 amps, 30 cabs, 16 mics and 72 effects
- Imports 3rd party 1024/2048 cab IR’s (impulse responses)
- Large 6.2 inch 800x480-pixel LCD display
- Extensive I/O for seamless integration with your entire rig - 10 inputs 12 outputs (including four fx loops), plus 8-in/8-out USB audio interface
- Up to 3 expression pedals, expression toe switch input, CV/Expression out, external amp switching and deep MIDI control
- AES/EBU and SPDIF digital I/O with Wordclock sync
- Industry-leading 123dB of dynamic range on the guitar input, for tremendous depth and ultra-low noise
- Tour Grade construction – 3RU rack enclosure with optional foot-based controller
- Helix Rack Tour Grade Rack Guitar Processor1
- Amp Models93
- Effect Models266
- Presets1,024 (8 setlists x 32 banks x 4 presets)
- Simultanious Processing BlocksUp to 32 (DSP permitting)
- Signal Flow OptionsUp to 4 stereo, serial or parallel
- Snapshots8 per preset
- Impulse Responses (IRs)128x 1024 or 2048-point
- Global EQ Bands3 fully parametric + variable low & high cut
- Main Display (in/cm)6.2/16.5 (Color)
- Footswitches12 capacitive touch w/ RGB rings
- Footswitch ModesStomp, Preset, Snapshot, Looper, Pedal Edit
- Footswitch TypesLatching, Momentary
- Looper Types6 Switch, 1 Switch, Shuffling
- Looper Memory (Full Speed)60 sec mono/30 sec stereo
- Looper Memory (1/2 Speed)120 sec mono/60 sec stereo
- 1/4" InputsGuitar, Aux, Return 1-4
- 1/4" OutputsMain L/R, Send 1-4
- XLR InputsMic pre w/ phantom power
- XLR OutputsMain L/R
- Effect Loop(s)4x Send, 4x Return, stereo-linkable
- Digital InVariax VDI, S/PDIF, AES/EBU w/ BNC wordclock
- Digital OutS/PDIF, AES/EBU/L6 LINK™
- Headphones1/4" stereo
- MIDIIn, Out/Thru + USB
- USB Audio Interface8-In, 8-Out With Re-Amping
- Master Remote ControlCommand Center
- Variable Impedance CircuitryGuitar In
- ChassisRack: cast aluminum and bent steel; Control: bent steel w/ ABS side panels
- Treadle---
- Scribble Strip LCDs12 x 2”/5cm
- 1/4" Exp Pedal InputsEXP 1, EXP 2, EXP 3, EXP Toe Switch
- External Amp Control Outputs2 (1=Tip, 2=Ring)
- PowerIEC
- Dimensions (HxWxD)5.25x19x9.5" (133x483x241mm)
- Weight9.3 lbs (4.2kg)
