I Waited 9 Years to Try a Helix!

[FuzE_gus]

It only took me 9 years to finally try a Helix.  What took me so long?

Here is my honest thoughts after using it for 30 days:

 

[boynigel]

They've lowered their prices?  Hmmm...maybe it's truly time to start speculating about an imminent successor on the horizon?  Or maybe it was just a marketing decision given the age of the Helix in the current increasingly congested modeling market?

[silverhead]

On 2/5/2024 at 2:35 PM, boynigel said:

They've lowered their prices?  Hmmm...maybe it's truly time to start speculating about an imminent successor on the horizon?  Or maybe it was just a marketing decision given the age of the Helix in the current increasingly congested modeling market?

Yes.

[boynigel]

On 2/5/2024 at 2:53 PM, silverhead said:

Yes.

to be clear, i couldn't care less.  but it's sure fun to poke the hive...not that this thread will gain any real traffic volume

[theElevators]

You took it for a test drive. Now try to make it your daily driver.  Playing a few sounds with it is not the same thing as taking it on the road and playing 30-song sets with it every night. 
 

ifs nice and shiny when it’s brand-new. And then you start discovering bugs, having hardware issues. 

[boynigel]

On 2/6/2024 at 7:26 AM, theElevators said:

You took it for a test drive. Now try to make it your daily driver.  Playing a few sounds with it is not the same thing as taking it on the road and playing 30-song sets with it every night. 
 

ifs nice and shiny when it’s brand-new. And then you start discovering bugs, having hardware issues. 

i'm confused- you encourage him to make it his daily driver, and then to expect hardware issues?  unless you mean make it his daily driver before doing gigs w/it.

[FuzE_gus]

On 2/5/2024 at 3:09 PM, boynigel said:

to be clear, i couldn't care less.  but it's sure fun to poke the hive...not that this thread will gain any real traffic volume

I actually hadn't realized anyone had responded... :)

[FuzE_gus]

On 2/6/2024 at 7:26 AM, theElevators said:

You took it for a test drive. Now try to make it your daily driver.  Playing a few sounds with it is not the same thing as taking it on the road and playing 30-song sets with it every night. 
 

ifs nice and shiny when it’s brand-new. And then you start discovering bugs, having hardware issues. 

I actually use it almost everyday in my studio.  I like the signal routing it has.  Makes for a good audio interface in the studio.  I cycle between this and an FM9 while incorporating real tube amps.  It's been a great tool.

[FuzE_gus]

On 2/6/2024 at 9:28 AM, boynigel said:

i'm confused- you encourage him to make it his daily driver, and then to expect hardware issues?  unless you mean make it his daily driver before doing gigs w/it.

I was a little confused by that too...but as I just mentioned to him, I use it in my studio almost everyday.  On top of what it's intended to do, all of the IO makes it a great interface when recording....I'll have more videos coming showcasing it as a studio tool...

[LoisBlade]

On 1/30/2024 at 4:32 PM, FuzE_gus said:

It only took me 9 years to finally try a Helix.  What took me so long?

Here is my honest thoughts after using it for 30 days:

The Helix is definitely a beast—worth the wait if you’re into quality sound. I’ve had similar experiences waiting on gear, and sometimes budgeting plays a big role. That's why I’ve started using programs like Purchasing Power where you can break down payments over time. It’s helped me grab a few dream items without stressing my wallet all at once. Might be worth looking into if you're eyeing more upgrades soon!

I still love my pedals, but the Helix has made gigging and recording way more efficient.