Line 6 Helix Stadium with Backpack

Flagship Tone and Protection – The Line 6 Helix Stadium with Backpack

Helix Stadium processors establish a new benchmark for modelers. Leveraging powerful DSP and the entirely new Agoura modeling methodology, they deliver extraordinary sound and responsiveness to playing dynamics, a sophisticated yet intuitive user interface, and unparalleled control capabilities.

• Entirely new Agoura modeling 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-resolution 8-inch touch screen
• Focus View with contextual parameter control
• Preset Audition audio clips and information
• Showcase automation and playback engine
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth control
• Free Helix Stadium editing software
• Optional Expand D10 I/O unit (VDI, L6 LINK, optical)
• Optional EX2 expression pedal with toe switch
• Optional luggage-grade Helix Stadium Backpack
• Custom premium backpack for Helix Stadium XL and Helix Stadium
• Constructed of durable yet lightweight 600d material
• Comfortable padded shoulder straps with chest harness
• Main compartment is water-resistant when fully closed
• Accessory compartment with Velcro straps for organizing cables
• Padded sleeve for laptop storage
• Hidden pocket for concealing digital tracking device
• Pass-through for battery power pack enables charging of portable devices

The streamlined Helix Stadium Floor amp and effects processor may be thought of as a performance workstation, given its high-resolution 8-inch touch screen, ability to morph between ultra-authentic and idealized amp sounds with a single control, 8-channel audio interface, versatile Matrix cue mixer, Proxy amp, cab, and effect cloning, and Showcase automation and playback engine. Showcase enables it to serve as the centerpiece of an entire stage setup—including automatically recalling presets and snapshots, controlling loopers and software, and using MIDI to control pedals, keyboards and synths, video, and even lighting. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi control are also supported.

Helix Stadium Floor offers extensive connectivity, including various analog and digital audio inputs and outputs, MIDI (DIN and USB), multipurpose Control jacks, and a proprietary Nexus port for use with the optional Expand D10 unit and future peripherals. The Expand D10 provides Variax, L6 LINK, 8-channel optical, and other connectors. Multiple external footswitches and expression pedals, such as the optional EX2, may also be used.

Whether the user is a current Helix owner seeking to further their sonic adventure (the user’s Helix/HX presets can be loaded into Helix Stadium), is considering upgrading from another modeler, or is a traditional amp-and-effects player intrigued by the convenience and nearly unlimited tone-crafting possibilities offered by multi-effects—Helix Stadium Floor can help the user realize their musical vision.

The Helix Stadium Backpack provides maximum protection for the Helix Stadium XL or Helix Stadium amp and effects processor. It is constructed of rugged yet lightweight 600d material and features padded laptop, accessory, and other compartments, along with a lined and water-resistant main compartment. Ergonomically contoured and cushioned shoulder straps provide comfort, while the clean modern aesthetics assure that the user arrives at the gig in style. Additional features include high-quality metal hardware, Velcro straps for securing cables, highly reflective Helix logos for increased safety, and even a hidden pocket for concealing a digital tracking device.

New Sounds

Agoura modeling establishes a new benchmark for authentic sound when modeling physical amplifiers—from tube and transformer behavior to dynamic interaction with speakers and cabs—while also greatly increasing the accuracy of how amps respond to the user's playing dynamics, so they feel as authentic as they sound. Should the user prefer their amp tones to be more polished, the new Hype feature enables the user to morph between ultra-authentic and idealized sounds using a single control. Plus, Proxy with cloud-based processing enables the user to capture the sound of the user's own amplifiers, cabinets, and effects.

Interactive Interface

At the heart of the sophisticated yet intuitive user interface is a high-resolution 8-inch touch screen that works in tandem with the 11 knobs, 13 buttons, and 12 footswitches to create one of the most ergonomic, intuitive, and inspiring user interfaces available. Features include Focus View with contextual parameter control, Preset Audition audio clips, and explanatory information text for most parameters.

Showcase

Showcase is a live automation engine that empowers Helix Stadium Floor to control a wide range of parameters and functions, whether the user is jamming in the user's basement or automating every aspect of a sophisticated stage setup—from onboard preset and snapshot recall to MIDI remote control of external devices; to playing up to eight internal stereo audio tracks; to automating lighting and video rigs—all while tempo syncing everything. It is like having a team of techs at the user's feet, helping the user transform smaller venue gigs and livestreams into buzz-worthy events.

Extensive Connectivity

Helix Stadium Floor provides an extensive array of analog and digital inputs and outputs, including Instrument and Microphone inputs, XLR and 1/4-inch analog outputs, a Phones output, two send/return jacks, two multipurpose dual Control jacks, and S/PDIF digital I/O. There are also DIN and USB MIDI connectors, a USB A port, and a proprietary Nexus port for use with the optional Expand D10 and future peripherals. Multiple external footswitches and expression pedals, such as the optional EX2, are supported.

Optional Expansion

The optional Expand D10 greatly increases the flexibility of Helix Stadium Floor. Connect Variax modeling guitars using VDI and Powercab 112+/212+ active guitar speaker systems using L6 LINK. It also expands the ways in which Helix Stadium Floor may be used with audio interfaces, digital mixers, multi-connector breakout boxes, and other devices via 8-channel optical out. The optional EX2 expression pedal/toe switch perfectly complements Helix Stadium Floor both functionally and aesthetically.

Future Ready

Although Helix products have been continuously expanded, updated, and improved since they were introduced, Helix was not originally designed for that purpose. The architecture of Helix Stadium products, however, has been engineered from the very beginning to provide a foundation for developing exciting new tools that help members of the Line 6 community realize their musical visions.

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