Detail 01
Four discrete stereo signal paths
Lets you build and layer separate stereo processing chains, including independent processing for two instruments.
Product detailSKU #1430146856949
Line 6Helix Multi-Effects Guitar Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Helix is a dual-DSP guitar floor processor built around HX amp, cab, mic, and effects modeling. Four stereo paths and four assignable loops give you room to combine internal processing with external pedals or route two instruments independently. The color touchscreen, touch-sensitive switches, scribble strips, and LED rings keep signal-chain editing visible at your feet. MIDI, amp-control outputs, expression connections, digital I/O, USB, and multiple analog outputs make it suited to rigs that need coordinated changes from one floorboard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building multi-path live guitar rigs with internal effects, external pedals, MIDI devices, and amp channel switching.
- Studio re-amping workflows that use Helix amp, cab, microphone, and effects models.
- Managing preset-based changes across a pedalboard or MIDI-controlled rack setup.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Four assignable effects loops
Provides four places to patch external analog pedals into the processor.
Detail 03
1,024 presets
Preset storage is organized as eight setlists, each with 32 banks and four presets.
Detail 04
MIDI In/Out/Thru
Helix can exchange MIDI program and control changes with other devices.
Detail 05
Third-party IR support
Allows third-party impulse responses to be used in the processor.
Detail 06
Built-in expression pedal
An onboard pedal is available for real-time parameter control.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan your routing around the available analog, digital, MIDI, expression, CV, and amp-control connections.
- 02External pedals can be integrated through the four assignable effects loops.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can Helix control other MIDI gear?
Yes. Its MIDI In/Out/Thru supports program changes, control changes, and other MIDI communication.
02Can I use external pedals with Helix?
Yes. It has four assignable effects loops for patching in analog pedals.
03Does Helix include a looper and tuner?
Yes. Both a looper and a built-in tuner are listed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Effects
- 200+ effects (Helix and Legacy combined)
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Expression Control
- Built-in pedal
1 detailsBody & build
- Type
- Multi-effects floor processor
3 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- 2 x XLR (L/mono, R), 2 x 1/4 inch (L/mono, R), 4 x 1/4 inch (send)
- USB
- 1 x Type B
- Inputs
- 1 x XLR (mic), 1 x 1/4 inch (guitar), 1 x 1/4 inch (AUX), 4 x 1/4 inch (return)
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 14.6
- Dimensions
- 22.05 inch x 11.87 inch x 3.61 inch
12 detailsOther
- Digital I O
- 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 1 x RJ45 (Variax), 1 x XLR (AES/EBU, Link out)
- Tap Tempo
- Yes
- Other I O
- 1 x 1/4 inch (control voltage), 1 x 1/4 inch (ext amp switch), 2 x 1/4 inch (expression)
- Amp Modeling
- 100+ amp, cab and mic models (with latest firmware update)
- Impulse Response
- 3rd-party IR support
- Headphones
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- Display
- Full-color LCD touchscreen
- Looper
- Yes
- Processor
- Dual DSP
- Built in Tuner
- Yes
- Presets
- 1,024 (8 setlists with 32 banks x 4 presets)
- MIDI I O
- In/Out/Thru
