Line 6 Helix Stadium XL

Line 6 Helix Stadium XL - Guitar Processor

The Line 6 Helix Stadium XL establishes a new benchmark for guitar processors leveraging powerful DSP and the entirely new Agoura modelling methodology. It delivers extraordinary sound and responsiveness to playing dynamics, a sophisticated yet intuitive user interface, and unparalleled control capabilities. Plus, legacy Helix/HX pre-sets are compatible with Helix Stadium processors.

Helix Stadium XL Main Features

• Entirely new Agoura modelling methodology
• Hype control morphs between ultra-authentic and idealized amp sounds
• Proxy amp, cab, and effect cloud based cloning engine
• Preset compatibility with Helix/HX products
• High-contrast OLED scribble strips
• High Resolution Touch Screen
• Focus view with contextual parameter control
• Preset audition clips and information
• Showcase Automation and playback engine
• Highly precise expression pedal with toe switch
• Wi-fi and Bluetooth control
• Free Helix Stadium editing software

Agoura Modelling & Cross Support

Brand new for the Helix Stadium XL, and applied to 16 new amplifier models specifically made for this specific product, Agoura offers a new perspective on amplifier modelling with features such as improved tube emulation, improved circuit feedback and detail down to the effect of single wires. All of your favourite Helix presets are fully compatible with the stadium. This makes upgrading a simple and easy process with only the older hybrid cabs needing to be changed. The brand new hype control knob allows you to easily dial in your amp to suit your surroundings, you can go from ultra authentic to idealized at the twist of a single knob dependent on your situation/preference. The new Agoura amps are now also multi channel totalling 55 new channels within the 26 new Agoura amps.

1.3 Proxy Cloning Engine

1.3 introduces Phase 1 of Line 6’s all new Proxy cloning engine, which lets you capture the virtual DNA of your favorite gear. The following types of devices can be cloned:

Amp+Cab: Clone an amp including a speaker cabinet and microphone. You can also add one or more drive pedals before the amp to clone entire gain-based signal flows
Amp: Clone an amp with no speaker cabinet. This requires the use of a load box
Preamp: Clone a standalone preamp or the preamp portion of an amplifier. IMPORTANT: The amp or preamp must have a PREAMP OUT or FX SEND
Distortion: Clone an overdrive, distortion, or fuzz pedal

Helix Stadium XL Amp Models:

Display and User interface

The Helix Stadium XL boasts a huge 8" touch screen display, 8 parameter controls, 12 assignable tactile switches with touch recognition as on helix. On the surface Line 6 have taken everything that was easy to use with the original Helix and drastically improved it for all types of musicians, whether you prefer touch screen control or physical knobs you have the option of both at your fingertips. The new focus view allows you to adjust a variety of custom or preset parameters on the fly using the touch screen. similar to an XY pad you can have multiple things change at the slide of a finger. Each option, preset and parameter now has the information screen which tells you exactly what each option adjusts or how a certain preset was designed and what it aims to achieve. this is fully customisable for your own presets.

Audition - Listen To Effects Without Even Playing

The Helix Stadium XL now comes with an audition feature which showcases each factory preset with a dry guitar audio file to show how it should sound. You can now also record your own dry guitar sound and adjust your preset parameters in real time to achieve the tone you like much quicker than before! This also includes sharing your presets! Any preset you create can have their own custom audition file to showcase how you created the patch whilst sharing it with others.

Showcase Automation & Playback Engine

The new showcase engine within the Helix Stadium XL gives guitarists a new ideal. With the ability to automate all of your changes based off an audio file and without touching a single switch. Showcase also offers in depth editing capability allowing you to split individual stems, mute tracks and also re-arrange them to suit your needs! You can then add specific markers to the timeline to change multiple parameters, extra controls, and midi signals all without pressing any buttons.

Wireless Connectivity

With built in Bluetooth audio, multi-client wi-fi and a cloud sharing/updating feature, the Helix Stadium XL has many connectivity options for different uses. Wireless features include sharing presets, update the Stadium XL firmware, editing with the app, and all without any wires.