The Line 6 Helix multi-effects floorboard processor reaches far beyond anything you've ever experienced. It can be a great addition to your rig, a streamlined controller for your existing system, or an incredible-sounding guitar interface for recording in the studio — it can even replace your entire effects setup! Equipped with Line 6's new HX modeling engine, Helix will let you hear brand-new models of modern and vintage amps, cabs, mics, and effects — all designed to sound and feel just like the originals. And your rig-integration options are limitless, with Helix's astoundingly comprehensive I/O and routing capabilities. Line 6 has long been at the forefront of the modeling revolution, and Helix is the professional guitar processor Line 6 was destined to create.

FEATURES

• Dual DSP-powered HX modeling engine
• Over 200 amp, cabs, mic, and effects models
• 6.2" LCD display
• 12 touch-sensitive footswitches for editing
• 10 inputs, 12 outputs (including 4 effects loops)
• 8-in/8-out USB audio interface
• 3 expression pedal outs
• Mic-level XLR input
• S/PDIF, AES/EBU, and L6 Link digital outputs
• Capacitive touch-sensitive switches for parameter recall
• Assignable RGB LED color rings
• Customizable LCD scribble strips
• Preset or stompbox modes
• Integrated looper
• Solid-aluminum construction
• Tour-grade footswitches

SPECIFICATIONS

• Pedal Type : Multi-FX
• Analog/Digital : Digital
• Number of Effects : 70 (104 with firmware updates), 9 x effects types simultaneously
• Effects Types : Distortion, Delay, Reverb, Modulation, Pitch shift, Synth filter, Compressor/Limiter, Wah, Impulse Response support
• Amp Modeling : Yes
• Number of Models : 62 amps, 37 cabs, 16 mics (with firmware updates)
• Looper : 60 seconds (mono), 30 seconds (stereo) full speed
• Analog Inputs : 1 x XLR (mic), 1 x 1/4" (guitar), 1 x 1/4" (aux), 4 x 1/4" (return)
• Analog Outputs : 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4", 4 x 1/4" (Send)
• Digital Inputs : 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 1 x RJ45 (Variax)
• Digital Outputs : 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 1 x XLR (AES/EBU, Link out)
• MIDI I/O : In, Out/Thru
• USB : 1 x Type B (8 x 8)
• Headphones : 1 x 1/4"
• Other I/O : 2 x 1/4" (expression pedals), 1 x 1/4" (control voltage), 1 x 1/4" (ext amp switching)
• Expression Control : Built-in
• Compatibility : OS X 10.10 or later, Windows 7 SP1
• Power Source : Standard IEC AC cable
• Height : 3.58"
• Width : 22.05"
• Depth : 11.85"