EricRenner Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Received my helix under a week ago. And I LOVE the sounds so far. Lots of patches made and downloaded. Really love the ones I got from Glenn Delaune. I find myself constantly worried I'm going to break it or wear out one of the inputs or something. I see the occasional thread on people who have joysticks or exp pedals that have broken. Is this really that common?? I guess what I'm asking is this--how durable have you found your Helix to be? Am I being silly with treating it like a baby bird? I bought a case for it from BOSS that's pretty good. If that means anything. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHamm Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 It's built like a tank. Worry less about it.Yes, there will be a few problems out there, but that's a few out of thousands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datacommando Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Am I being silly with treating it like a baby bird?Hi Eric, Have a listen to what Dale Wagler (Line 6 senior industrial designer) has to say about the Helix, from 1:36 to 2:40, on this video. https://youtu.be/gQbQtPeD7NQ Even better have a look at a Helix getting a real kicking on this one from 0:26 https://youtu.be/u38HcVMHZ-M Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 There are pills for this kinda thing...😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleclee Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 It's one of the few devices that could seriously damage a Tele in a collision. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricRenner Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Hi Eric, Have a listen to what Dale Wagler (Line 6 senior industrial designer) has to say about the Helix, from 1:36 to 2:40, on this video. https://youtu.be/gQbQtPeD7NQ Even better have a look at a Helix getting a real kicking on this one from 0:26 https://youtu.be/u38HcVMHZ-M Have fun! Wow that's pretty convincing haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricRenner Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 There are pills for this kinda thing...😉 Specifically for worrying about the helix though? Does Line 6 make them? 😉 I just got super paranoid because I was editing a patch and my screen just... Went black. Had sound and everything. But the screen went black. Reboot fixed it. But the paranoia is real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricRenner Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 It's built like a tank. Worry less about it. Yes, there will be a few problems out there, but that's a few out of thousands. After watching the video posted to the thread. I definitely believe you. What I said to someone else was that u got very paranoid because I was editing a patch I had downloaded and the screen went black. It was still "lit" but it had gone black with no display. I wish I would have left it for more than 5 seconds to figure out what exactly was going on. But I almost immediately turned it off after a few seconds. It was fine on reboot. But I really really didn't like that 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehzim Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 My impression is that the build is similar in quality to a Boss pedal and those are sturdy, metal and borderline indestructible. I wouldn't drop this out of a window or anything but if you are respectful and don't go at it with a baseball bat I don't think you can break it physically with normal use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePup Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Joystick rotary toggle was the weak link for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I find myself constantly worried I'm going to break it or wear out one of the inputs or something. The same thing can happen to a $60,000 car. But you still drive it, right? ;) I would purchase the extra insurance for Helix if you are concerned about it breaking. Insurance link is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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