Stephen59

Agree...went with the Yamaha HS7's (6.5") myself.

Missed this one. Maybe catch the next one...

I'm also looking for a Helix Native License if anyone has one available. Let me know and we can work out the details.

Retracted....

I would love to get it myself, but since I purchased a "used" Helix, I'm told the original owner had already used the discounted license, and basically said....its too bad, you have to pay $399.99 instead. Don't see that happening.

Won't be any "taking it back" :) UPDATE: So, I have been having a BLAST with this thing. Whoever had it before me had created some SWEET presets, and been using them so much, I haven't made any for myself yet. Noticed that it came with v2.91, and wondered if I should upgrade to 2.92? If so, I don't want to lose ANY of the presets that were manually created. They sound too good to let go. I want to do a FULL backup first, then wondered if I need to backup each preset, or IR's individually as well? And how hard is it to import saved presets\IR's back to the Helix?

I was able to find a used Line 6 Helix floor model for $1199.99 at another local guitar store. Same price as a new LT. Right place at the right time I guess. They got it in on a trade yesterday, and didn't actually have it out yet. Its in good condition, with maybe a few light scratches, but everything works on it (from what I can tell). I think I can live with it. I'm sure I'll put a few on it myself. Only thing missing was the flash drive. Was told to try it out for 30 days, and if I didn't like it for ANY reason, they would refund %100 of my purchase price no questions asked. So, I'll give it a try and let you know what I think.

Wanted to thank everyone for the suggestions, and tips. I was able to get by a music store today, and spent about an hour playing with both the Floor, and LT model Helix. I have to say, I had a blast. Yes, I agree that it has a decent learning curve on both units, but I able to get some great sounds out of both of them without too much effort. And in doing so, I believe that I "may" go with the LT model. About $600.00 cheaper, and I can't seem to justify the extra cost of the floor model considering everything I wanted\needed, the LT offered. The scribble strips are very nice, but the view display on the LT will show which effects are assigned to which buttons, and are also color coded. I have to say though, it was a VERY hard choice between the two. I liked the features that both offered. I don't sing, nor do I own an acoustic guitar at the moment, so I don't need a mic input. But if the need ever arises, I can always run a mic or two to my mixer. Don't really need a headphone volume knob as I can always adjust the headphone volume from one of my mixer channels too. Also, "may" not have a use for the extra inputs/outputs. Don't know yet. Still deciding though, and was invited back to the store to demo them again if I needed to, so who knows, I may find something that may change my mind when its time to buy. Also, I might get a good deal on either one since they are both technically "USED" now. ;-)

Hi everyone, First off, I'm not a professional musician, I just love to play guitar at home and needed some guidance on what equipment I would need\don't need to achieve my goals below. I usually run my amp through a mixer on one channel, and maybe a backing track from my PC on another channel and use my headphones. Sometimes I just plug my headphones straight into the back of the amp and play. (keeps the family happy that way) I would also like to try mixing my own tracks too, and see how that works out. Being new to the recording part, I don't know if I needed something special between the pedal or mixer and my PC, or even if the software I have will handle it. The mixer has a USB connection if that helps. I've looked at the top 10-15 multi-effects pedals, and the Line 6 seemed to be one of the favorites of most. Had my eye on the Helix LT or Helix Floor for quite a while now along with a few others. Both of these may be overkill for me. I could always set up a pedal board with all of the effects I like and a dedicated power supply, but I want something that's like an "all in one", with less cabling, and more portable if i want to take it somewhere. I would probably end up spending about the same amount or more either way I go. Here is a list of what I have to work with, and hope I can eventually achieve my goals. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Fender M Strat, and Gibson Les Paul Standard Boss Katana-50 amp Boss Blues Driver Boss Metal Zone DB01 Wah pedal Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones Alesis Multimix8 mixer CUBASE LE 9.5