I took a leap, and purchased a Line6 Helix LT. If you don't know what it is it is a multi effects pedal that also does an amp model in the signal chain. So it's all in one. Went back and forth for a while, but bit the bullet and went for it. This thing is outstanding! Cleans are pristine as you might expect from solid state, but the drives are great too! Both overdrive and distortion (though admittedly I don't use much distortion) sound authentic/real.
Being the only electric playing in a church worship band I have to cover a lot of ground. It is a decent amount of work up front, but I decided to do a preset for every song we play (Helix can store something ridiculous like over 1000 presets!!!) and make minor tweaks based on what we're doing. Hit save, and then it's there permanently. I even have a back up on my computer if something does go wrong. This thing saves time and energy while playing allowing me to focus on music and playing, and (get this!) actually worship as well.
To be honest, I was hoping that it would revitalize my strat as it has never gotten along with my set up for worship. But instead, it made me love my Starfire even more! Can't say I'm too upset about that. I play more than I ever have because I can play with headphones and it doesn't disrupt the house as they sleep. Yet another win!
Anyway. I'm posting because I wasn't sure if there were any other Helix users hiding about. And I was curious if anyone has used one and/or what they use it for. What guitars they pair with it, etc. I searched and didn't see anything so I figured I'd start one.
So...did I commit guitar heresy? I don't know. But I love the Helix! and am okay with being a heretic! :laughing: :eagerness:
Being the only electric playing in a church worship band I have to cover a lot of ground. It is a decent amount of work up front, but I decided to do a preset for every song we play (Helix can store something ridiculous like over 1000 presets!!!) and make minor tweaks based on what we're doing. Hit save, and then it's there permanently. I even have a back up on my computer if something does go wrong. This thing saves time and energy while playing allowing me to focus on music and playing, and (get this!) actually worship as well.
To be honest, I was hoping that it would revitalize my strat as it has never gotten along with my set up for worship. But instead, it made me love my Starfire even more! Can't say I'm too upset about that. I play more than I ever have because I can play with headphones and it doesn't disrupt the house as they sleep. Yet another win!
Anyway. I'm posting because I wasn't sure if there were any other Helix users hiding about. And I was curious if anyone has used one and/or what they use it for. What guitars they pair with it, etc. I searched and didn't see anything so I figured I'd start one.
So...did I commit guitar heresy? I don't know. But I love the Helix! and am okay with being a heretic! :laughing: :eagerness: