Gkf9 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 When will 2.11 be out?😃😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 I cannot believe how many phenomenal improvements to functionality there are in this release! :) The new amps and effects are great too. The Helix just keeps getting better and better! Maybe I am deluding myself and the Line6 team had this stuff all planned out already without any user input, but I don't think so, at least not entirely. It seems like they are truly listening to their user base as well as actively incorporating ideas from IdeaScale. If anyone is reading this who does not already own a Helix I heartily encourage you to jump onboard, this is one hellacious piece of gear and I can only imagine what it will be looking like in several months. So far this is my favorite piece of gear of all time! Maybe I am gushing a bit but in keeping with the holiday spirit the Helix is like a 'turducken', you know a duck inside a chicken inside a turkey (I know, worst metaphor ever). Its a little bit 'o magic wrapped up in some mojo encased by a ground-breaking and revolutionary design. Nice job fellas, can't wait to see what a 'major' firmware update looks like, this one feels pretty major to me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarphil11 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I cannot believe how many phenomenal improvements to functionality there are in this release! :) The new amps and effects are great too. The Helix just keeps getting better and better! Maybe I am deluding myself and the Line6 team had this stuff all planned out already without any user input, but I don't think so, at least not entirely. It seems like they are truly listening to their user base as well as actively incorporating ideas from IdeaScale. If anyone is reading this who does not already own a Helix I heartily encourage you to jump onboard, this is one hellacious piece of gear and I can only imagine what it will be looking like in several months. So far this is my favorite piece of gear of all time! Maybe I am gushing a bit but in keeping with the holiday spirit the Helix is like a 'turducken', you know a duck inside a chicken inside a turkey (I know, worst metaphor ever). Its a little bit 'o magic wrapped up in some mojo encased by a ground-breaking and revolutionary design. Nice job fellas, can't wait to see what a 'major' firmware update looks like, this one feels pretty major to me! Agreed, its the best piece of gear I've ever bought. What are your favorite new features? I barely have explored anything yet. So far I love the new Archon Lead + OD pedal, it can get some really heavy tones out of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
requietus666 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I reeeeally like the new features on the 2.10 update, especially colors for snapshots feature, yet, there are two things which could be taken care of: when you swap snapshots, colors are not swapped with the settings; marvellous update anyway ! Helix is easily the best gear investment I've ever made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_Igloo Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 when you swap snapshots, colors are not swapped with the settings Crap! You're right. Logged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel_lopez Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 NO HIGH GAIN UPGRADE: NOT INTERESTED 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markman87 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 NO HIGH GAIN UPGRADE: NOT INTERESTED Tried the Archon lead? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel_lopez Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Tried the Archon lead? OK, LET'S GIVE IT A TRY, THANX! =) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Agreed, its the best piece of gear I've ever bought. What are your favorite new features? I barely have explored anything yet. So far I love the new Archon Lead + OD pedal, it can get some really heavy tones out of that. Love the new effects and amps, would have been happy to have seen several more of them, but what we got is great, love the new PRS Archon and the SD-1 overdrive model. I love pretty much all of the new features, two that immediately jumped out were the new 'switchless' expression pedal functionality that uses position to activate and the addition of the ability to use MIDI to bypass/enable blocks. I also love the addition of the keyboard/mouse shortcuts for quickly assigning a parameter to the snapshots (thank you very much)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markman87 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 OK, LET'S GIVE IT A TRY, THANX! =) Don't forget the depth parameter in the third page' ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel_lopez Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Don't forget the depth parameter in the third page' ;) ACTUALLY I MADE A LITTLE RESEARCH 'BOUT THAT AMP AND IT'S SOOO INTERESTING, I'M TEMPTED TO GET A REAL ONE THANX AGAIN FOR YOUR KIND SUPORT AND ENTHUSIASM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel_lopez Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 ANY NEWS OF NEW IR'S IN THE NEXT UPGRADE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIIyears Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I'm extremely impressed with PRS Archon model. Both the clean and the high gain channels. Props to the line 6 helix staff this amp is incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenorkeith Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 NO HIGH GAIN UPGRADE: NOT INTERESTED Wow, I didn't even know there was a font of that big. I need to try that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Wow, I didn't even know there was a font of that big. I need to try that! It's a high gain font and much louder than all the others! Stick a tube screamer in front and see how it fattens up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrollin Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Is that an auto on off for the wah?? Ar work so cant try it out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmoncebaiz Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Admittedly, I had never played a real Archon before we got one in to model. It's an awesome-sounding, really unique amp, and pretty tricky to model properly. What's nutty is that the Lead channel can be bröötül but its Clean channel can be pristine enough for smooth jazz. Didn't expect to love that amp, but it might be my favorite now. Me too... I'm not a high gain guy, but I actually like the lead channel quite a lot on this amp. Very aggressive, but yet open sounding too. The clean is really nice and glassy. YES YES YES!! The Archon one of my favorite amps of all time. I love seeing other people like it too. It is one of the few high gain amps out there that I feel I might be able to distinctly pick out of a full mix. So much character. And its cleans have absolutely no business being that pleasant. I'm super pumped to see it in Helix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Agreed, its the best piece of gear I've ever bought. What are your favorite new features? I barely have explored anything yet. So far I love the new Archon Lead + OD pedal, it can get some really heavy tones out of that. Love the new effects and amps, would have been happy to have seen several more of them, but what we got is great, love the new PRS Archon and the SD-1 overdrive model. I love pretty much all of the new features, two that immediately jumped out were the new 'switchless' expression pedal functionality that uses position to activate and the addition of the ability to use MIDI to bypass/enable blocks. I also love the addition of the keyboard/mouse shortcuts for quickly assigning a parameter to the snapshots (thank you very much)! Oh, and how could I leave out the nifty new ability to color-code the footswitch rings for snapshots. Great addition! Guess what I am trying to say is it is all good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarphil11 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Just found the depth and bright on the 3rd page of the amp settings. Sounds so awesome with the bright on, just the way I like it. I actually almost bought a Archon a while ago, one of my favorite amps I've ever played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willjrock Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 NO HIGH GAIN UPGRADE: NOT INTERESTED Over the last couple of weeks, ive really put together some fantastic high gain sounds with the Helix amps. They are 95% IR based obviously, without question the best high gain tones ive heard from a Helix.. I will post them sometime in the next few weeks along with discussion. Now without the right IRs, you may not like them as much and Helix cabs arent going to come anywhere close, but if i can approximate the IRs im using, at the very least it will give you a great starting point. These tones are very close to mix ready for my tastes but lets face it, no two people often think alike, not to mention the differences in gear, playing, ect..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glideman Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Gives me something to play around with over the holidays! And I'm off from church this week, so if I break it, I have time to go back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel_lopez Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 It's a high gain font and much louder than all the others! Stick a tube screamer in front and see how it fattens up! THERE'S NOTHING MORE I CAN ASK FOR LINE6 THAN AN ORIGINAL LINE6 MODEL WITH NO NEED TO STOMP IN FRONT TO GET A DREAM HIGH GAIN TONE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel_lopez Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Over the last couple of weeks, ive really put together some fantastic high gain sounds with the Helix amps. They are 95% IR based obviously, without question the best high gain tones ive heard from a Helix.. I will post them sometime in the next few weeks along with discussion. Now without the right IRs, you may not like them as much and Helix cabs arent going to come anywhere close, but if i can approximate the IRs im using, at the very least it will give you a great starting point. These tones are very close to mix ready for my tastes but lets face it, no two people often think alike, not to mention the differences in gear, playing, ect..... THANK YOU! NOW WE ARE TALKIN'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 THERE'S NOTHING MORE I CAN ASK FOR LINE6 THAN AN ORIGINAL LINE6 MODEL WITH NO NEED TO STOMP IN FRONT TO GET A DREAM HIGH GAIN TONE Maybe a new caps lock key? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel_lopez Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Maybe a new caps lock key? Oh Man! sorry, I forgot it =) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel_lopez Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Tried the Archon lead? 2.10 in my Helix, let's tear down the wall and wake up the neighborhood I still miss IR's in the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzman Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 WoW..... just downloaded the new firmware 2.10 and started from the first presets and the Helix sounds so much better!! Im sure the cabs/ stock IRs have been upgraded to me the amp models so so much better and distinctive...Cant wait to dig in some more might be up all night lol !! THANKS LINE 6 staff... You guys Rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestOpinion Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 WoW..... just downloaded the new firmware 2.10 and started from the first presets and the Helix sounds so much better!! Im sure the cabs/ stock IRs have been upgraded to me the amp models so so much better and distinctive...Cant wait to dig in some more might be up all night lol !! THANKS LINE 6 staff... You guys Rock! Haven't had much of a chance to play with the new firmware yet. Are other folks noticing an overall improvement to the sound? Not sure whether they tweaked the amps/cabs but new firmware does seem to make everything sound better, even the neighbors' dog who keeps barking next door... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzman Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 By the way playing through FrFr KRK s 10 / 3s .monitors.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzman Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Haven't had much of a chance to play with the new firmware yet. Are other folks noticing an overall improvement to the sound? Not sure whether they tweaked the amps/cabs but new firmware does seem to make everything sound better, even the neighbors' dog who keeps barking next door... :) Yeah for sure the sound is way better now with the new update!! even the 2204 sounds way better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Great "minor" update. Keeps getting better and better. Still waiting for MIDI clock support (sync to incoming), and Workbench HD support. Then I will do a little dance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyXT Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Ok, at least it's not just me - first thing I did was go to the previous sound I was tinkering with, and thought it was floating my boat even more than before the update. But I was assuming it was a matter of 'placebo' effect - shiny new firmware making me happy and thereby, listening with 'happy' ears... Now I see these other few comments; duly noted. Next session I'll go through the factory presets to give a fresh listen. But, one of my big happy moments was, with the simplest process, setting up a wah to simply engage when coming off of 'parked' position, and reversing that. Just awesome. The new amps - really nice; I'm really taken with the new L6 original one - I'm another who's all for that approach to creating 'fictional' amps that simply work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judsonmwall Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I feel like the beauty of the l6 made amps is they aren't bound by trying to model something else...I could imagine there's a situation where when modeling an amp maybe there's something about it they think would be an improvement but then overall not be an accurate representation of the amp they are trying to model. That said, so far I think all the amp models I have tried sound great so go figure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguel_lopez Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Tried the Archon lead? "I got blisters on my fingers!" I'm SO impressed by this amp, thanks for your kind advice congrats line6! you made it!!! thank you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markman87 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 "I got blisters on my fingers!" I'm SO impressed by this amp, thanks for your kind advice congrats line6! you made it!!! thank you! Ha, nice quote! I think the cool thing about the Archon is you don't even need a boost. It stays tight in the bass and raunchy in the mids without being piecing. Remarkable. I'll probably use it more with the gain turned down to 2, which is still a very overdriven crunch sound ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schneidas Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 THERE'S NOTHING MORE I CAN ASK FOR LINE6 THAN AN ORIGINAL LINE6 MODEL WITH NO NEED TO STOMP IN FRONT TO GET A DREAM HIGH GAIN TONE You, my friend, need the Agro! Incredible high-gain tones out of this one with no need for a stomp! Vote for it here: http://line6.ideascale.com/a/dtd/The-original-Line6-Amp-with-the-biggest-versatility-the-AGRO!/842434-23508 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willjrock Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Yeah for sure the sound is way better now with the new update!! even the 2204 sounds way better.. No, it does not. Its exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Great "minor" update. Keeps getting better and better. Still waiting for MIDI clock support (sync to incoming), and Workbench HD support. Then I will do a little dance. Couldn't agree more! Especially for the Variax integration and the MIDI clock should have been in there from the start. Except, just one thing - I don't do dancing! Although, if those nice people at Line 6 included a tuner in the editor, then "spikey" may do the dance instead. Yee har! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klangmaler Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Helixâ„¢ 2.10 firmware includes new models and features that add even more power and sonic versatility to the Helix experience. In addition to three new amps and two new effects, Helix 2.10 includes new editing features and software improvements that will enhance your workflow and enable you to take even greater control over your sound and performance. Helix 2.10 is available for both Helix and Helix Rack. Thank you so much for this pre-black-friday-update!!! Enjoing it and my deepest respect - no bug (reports) so far... (except http://line6.com/support/topic/24048-fw-210-expression-pedal-question/ ) Moaning seems to start - but this was supposed to be a "little, minor' update. I keep hoping and praying for the workbench hd implementation in 2016 anyway... ;) ...ahem, and thanks for midipants integration; this was really overdue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnonguitar Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 My laptop exploded last week... well I'm pretty sure it's just the battery but I now have a non-functioning MacBook at an awkwardly austere time (actually in the middle of making a little Roseberry IR demo, too awesome to handle!) so I would just like to take this moment to express how much I hate all of you 2.10'ers and your auto engaging wahs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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