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Line 6 Helix LT Guitar Multi-effects Processor

Guitar Multi-effects Pedal with Amplifier Modeling, Simple Editing Interface, 12 Footswitches, Expression Pedal, Analog and Digital I/O, and USB Recording Out
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Helix Power in a Streamlined Package

Line 6 Helix LT is one of the most powerful, feature-laden, and true-sounding compact multi-effects/modeling units available, especially at such an accessible price. You'll be glad to know that all the HX models and dual DSP power of the original Helix are present and accounted for. You'll even be enjoying the convenience and speed of the Helix user interface, which is becoming legendary for its intuitive workflow. And Line 6 has carefully and considerately carved away extra I/O on Helix LT's back panel, ensuring the unit still has everything you need for your music and nothing that will get in your way.

Legendary Helix processing

At the core of the Helix LT is Line 6's dual DSP HX modeling engine. The HX engine reproduces every minute detail that goes into a great amplifier. Every single detail has been taken into account, down to an amplifier's power supply ripple and tube sag, ensuring you receive an ultra-realistic playing feel and experience. The classic bloom and compression of some amps and the powerful punch of others are all faithfully accounted for. You can also load custom impulse responses to personalize your tone.

Fast and easy programming

Even with a massive amount of routing, recording, and editing power under the hood, Helix LT's touch-sensitive footswitches let you actually edit your whole sound with your feet, without even having to stop playing. And the large 6.2" LCD display rids the system of menu surfing, while giving as much control as the deepest editing software. It's so intuitive to navigate that Line 6 claims you'll have 90% of Helix LT mastered within a 5-minute glance at the full-color Helix LT quick-start guide. Design your rig at the speed of thought.

Make hands-free changes

If there's one thing Sweetwater guitar players know, it's that guitarists love stompbox pedals. We're naturally inclined to want to step on a footswitch and hear the tone we're looking for. Line 6 understands this, which is why Helix LT eschews all the deep and confusing editing that plagues many other pro-level products, for a simple-to-use 12-footswitch interface that gives you all the sound and parameter tweaking you'll ever need. Now you don't even have to stop playing to get comprehensive control of your whole rig.

Streamlined I/O

One of the ways Helix LT has made itself even easier to use is with a streamlined selection of inputs and outputs. You'll still enjoy the multiple effects loops, Variax compatibility, external control of your effects and amplifier, and more that have made the original Helix such a popular tool for guitarists. But having fewer ins and outs allows Helix LT to come in with more compact dimensions, while still offering essentially the same options and control. Helix LT even boasts an onboard expression pedal — a rarity among other compact, competitive multi-effects units.

Powerful IR-based speaker cab engine…and more!

With the Helix 3.50 firmware update, you get a completely overhauled, IR-based speaker cabinet engine. Not only do you receive 20 guitar cabs and four bass cabs, but you can also choose between 12 microphones, with fully adjustable angles, positions, and distances in relation to the cabs. Best of all, you can drag the virtual mics around for spot-on placement, just like you would in the real world. Helix's 3.50 "The Cab Update" also includes five new amp models, seven new effects, a Dual IR block, and more.

Line 6 Helix LT Multi-effects Guitar Processor Features:

  • Dual DSP-powered HX modeling engine
  • Over 300 amp, cab, mic, and effects models
  • World-class polyphonic pitch-shifting effects
  • 6.2" LCD display
  • 12 touch-sensitive footswitches for editing
  • 2 mono/1 stereo FX Loop
  • 8-in/8-out USB audio interface
  • Expression pedal outs
  • AES/EBU, and L6 Link digital outputs
  • Capacitive touch-sensitive switches for parameter recall
  • Preset or stompbox modes
  • Integrated looper
  • Tour-grade footswitches
  • Supports third-party impulse responses (IRs)
  • True preset spillover

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Multi-FX Guitar workstation
  • Analog/Digital: Digital
  • Presets: 1024 (8 setlists with 32 banks x 4 presets)
  • Number of Effects: Over 200 effects (latest firmware), Up to 32 simultaneous FX (DSP permitting)
  • Effects Types: Distortion, Dynamics, EQ, Modulation, Delay, Reverb, Pitch/Synth, Filter, Wah, Volume/Pan
  • Amp Modeling: 80+ Amps, 60+ Cabinets, 3D Mic Placement (HX Edit 3.50 app)
  • Impulse Response: Dual IR Block, 3rd Party IR Support, Store up to 128 IRs
  • Looper: 60 seconds (mono full speed), 30 seconds (stereo full speed)
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (guitar), 2 x 1/4" (returns)
  • Outputs: 2 x XLR (main out), 2 x 1/4" (main out), 2 x 1/4" (sends)
  • Digital Outputs: 1 x XLR (AES/EBU, L6 link)
  • MIDI I/O: In, Out/Thru
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
  • Other I/O: 1 x RJ45 (Variax), 1 x 1/4" (expression2/external amp switch)
  • Expression Control: Built-in Pedal
  • Features: 450MHz SHARC DSP Processor
  • Software: HX Editor (librarian, IR loader)
  • Compatibility: OS X 10.10 or later, Windows 7 SP1 or later
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 3.61"
  • Width: 20.86"
  • Depth: 11.87"
  • Weight: 12.5 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-060-2305

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Rated 5/5

Just what I needed!

Was going to get something else to suit my needs. Ended up calling the Sweetwater Sound & Audio professionals to ask for an opinion. Paid off big time.. This product has everything I need and more.

Its an amazing piece of technology, has something for everyone, and a function for just about anything you would want to do with your music.. from effects, sound modeling, recording.. gigging … etc..

Thanks to Sweetwater Sound & Audio Professionals for guiding me into buying this instead of wasting my money on another product that didn't suit my needs.

Sweetwater is now my go to for all things music.

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Rated 5/5

Incredibly versatile tool

This thing is amazing. The factory amps are really good and close enough to the "real" tube amps that they sound great. The factory cabs are ok, but uploading new Impulse Response files make it sound way better. The helix LT expression/way pedal works great too. The usb connection to my computer goes straight into Garage Band, and I have not noticed any lag during recording into my MacBook Pro. Headphone out is great for practicing while the kids/spouse is in bed.
I can get lost in this thing dialing in new sounds, effects parameters and combinations, and snapshots.
The b-stock has a small scratch in the anodization near the bank down switch. It's certainly noticeable but I honestly do not care that it's not 100% perfect.
David (my sales rep) was amazingly helpful throughout the process. I called a couple times weighing my options and he was awesome.

I highly recommend getting a Helix if you're on the fence. The advantage of the helix LT vs the stomp is being able to run a ton more "blocks" - think of being able to run several cabinets to get the best of mixing and matching.
Music background: Metal, hard/classic rock, stoner rock, shoegaze, post hardcore
Rated 5/5

Take my money

Fantastic piece of equipment the singer emulate almost anything! I have it set up into a four cable method into a marshall Jubilee and it is pure Bliss !!
Rated 5/5

Helix LT

So…last Line 6 product I purchased was a POD XT many years ago. I left music and then came back. Dived into recording, new MIDI Keyboard, Apollo, Logic…whole nine yards. I was using my POD for guitar tracking and thought…"hmmm, perhaps the technology had advanced a bit?" Yes, yes it has. The LT sounds great. Love the 2 paths internally. So many I/O options to create with. It's built like a brick house for gigging. Tank like solid. I have only used it for studio stuff so far. It's worth the price for sure.
Music background: Musical Misfit.
Rated 5/5

Game changer

I spent a couple of years with the HX Stomp and was pushing it to its maximum capability. Until it just wasn't powerful enough. Not enough dsp, buttons or ins/outs. I almost got the Stomp XL but it didn't have XLR plug ins. So I decided to just go for the LT. It has been such a huge change and it has been totally worth it. I can't believe I've been missing out on these capabilities for so long. I got it for church and my Mesa Roadster. The worship bundle has been legit. It was nice to jump straight into the whole world of worship guitar tone all there coming from a hard rock background. Thx Sweetwater and Erik Molenaar for making it happen. God Bless.

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Tyler Schultz

I used the HelixLT while I was on tour in the summer of 2018. It blows me away with how good it sounded and how easy it is to use. Often, all I bring to a gig is my guitar, an instrument cable, 2 XLR cables, and my HelixLT. It blows people away with how big the sound is without amps. I use my HelixLT for all my recording and live playing. It's an all around amazing product.

Most of the guitarists here at Sweetwater remember well the first time we heard a Line 6 POD - that strange kidney-bean-shaped gadget that totally rocked the guitar world. As one of the world's largest Line 6 dealers, we've had a first-row seat to every groundbreaking release they've come out with. In fact, many of us gig out with Helix, their latest multi-effects pedal, or their modeling amps every week. What's more, Line 6 brings the same innovative approach to their live sound equipment that's made their guitar gear so popular. Whether you're looking for the perfect guitar rig to cover a wide range of styles or fantastically affordable digital wireless, ask your Sales Engineer about Line 6.

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