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Yes, you can. But, appart from PeterHamm's points, you loose one (or more) FX loops(s). Having one dedicated Hi-Z input and one dedicated Line level input, makes no sense to me. This is an uneccessary limitation. Having indepentently switchable (between Hi-Z and Line level) inputs, would be a much better option. At least, in my opinion.

One thing I'd love to see in a Helix 2 is, instead of one Hi-Z input and one line level input, two individually switchable inputs. This would greatly increase the flexibility of the Helix: 1) You could have two guitars connected at the same time 2) You could use it with the Rick-O-Sound feature on Rickenbacker instruments. * 2) You could re-amp two individual guitar tracks (or a stereo track) simultaneously. * For those who aren't familiar with Rico-O-Sound. It is the capability of sending the bridge and neck pickups to two amplifiers (or two models in the Helix) independently.

What gave me away? Could it be my original post?

Well, I'm not a fanboy! And it ranks as 5. Kemper, Neural DSP (x2) and HeadRush beats it. I wouldnt call number 5 the top seller! It should rank much higher! However, the longer it takes for Line6 to update the hardware specs, the further it will drop behind. Also, Thomann does not sell Fractal Audio! If they were included, I'm sure that the Helix would fall further behind. Not updating it toelix 2 may not mean that Line6 does abandon the market segment, but it may mean that the market segment abandons Line6. Good question. You've missed the point. There are only two alternatives. Line6 updates the DSP power to accodate the requirements of the new profiles or Line6 stops making profiles when they slam into the DSP roof. Just look at how the DSP rquirements for the profiles has grown. Then extrapolate into the future. Line6 will reach the 1 amp profile using all the DSP power sooner than you think. And? It's not unique! There are lots of manufacturers of Amp sims (Hardware & Software).

If there is no Helix 2 coming soon, Line6 won't have long left. The Helix is 6+ years old technology now, and that is an eternity in the digital world. Yes, there are software updates released, but that's the very issue. The updates require more and more DSP. It won't be long before a single amp sucks up all the available DSP (and don't even think about adding a cabinet)! New features (such as wireless audio and programming) would be nice, but what the Helix hardware desperately needs is updated DSP and RAM. I wonder what those who claim that it's worth buying a Helix today says when there is a Helix 2, with much updated specs, is released tomorrow? I'm waiting for the Helix 2 (or be forced to buy something else). There is no way that I'm wasting money on the Helix' outdated technology! And judging from this thread, I'm not alone.

Well I guess that some has more money, that what's good for them! I wouldn't call a €3000 digital console exactly low-end. It's definitely not aimed for "amateurs". Sorry, if that bursts your bubble. Welcome to the real world.

Yeah? I guess that equipment like the Behringer WING console is meant for (very rich) amateurs! As a mater of fact, it's very common to have the capability of controlling professional equipment via BT these days! As for the need to upgrade the processor. The models keep sounding better, but they also put more demands on the processing power. Before you know it a single amp model (and thothing else) will hog the entire Helix! I'm sure that Line6 is more than aware of this. Soner or later they will update the Helix. Will it be sooner or later? I don't have enoght experience with Line6, so I don't know if they are a company that listens to it's customers, or not. But if they are, enought of us "demanding" a Helix 2 may speed things up a bit.

I'm sure that the technology of all forms of processors (including purposebuilt) has developed. I guess the Kemper Profiler Stage, is the closest competitor to the Helix. It's from 2019! 5-6 years is a long, long time. Even in the Professional Audio market. And NO! I don't want to be forced to buy the Kemper. I much prefer the Line6 technology. I can control mixers, HD/SSD recorders, lights and other stuff wirelessly, so why not the Helix. Controlling the Helix, wirelessly, with a laptop (using the HX Edit app) or an iPad (with an iOS version of HX Edit) would be a killer feature.

Well, the Helix was released in 2015 (if I'm right). That means that it's 5 years old! Five years is an eternity in the world of digital technology. CPU's have increaded in power and efficiency by leaps and bounds. RAM prices has plumeted. Yes, Line6 is in the buisness of making money (naturally). However, what would earn the most money? Selling outdated technology or modern technology in their flagship products. Apple tried this, with the Trashintosh, and that didn't turn out so well. Did it? I intend to buy a Helix. What's holding me back is the age of the current model. So, what would net Line6 the most money. Telling me when a new model is expected, and contine to hold out (buying the current model is not an option)? Or keeping silent and risking me growing tired and buying a competitors (modern) product instead? I want to see the following improvements. a) a newer CPU/DSP. b) More RAM. c) Blu-tooth connectivity. (Messing with Lighnting or USB cabels in 2021 is, simply, rediculous)