Detail 01
Hype control
Lets you morph between authentic and idealized amp sounds.
Product detailSKU #1500000463323
Line 6Helix Stadium XL Floor Multi-Effects Guitar Processor - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Helix Stadium XL Floor places Line 6’s Agoura modeling, 48 dynamic blocks and four stereo signal paths in a floor processor. The 8-inch touchscreen works beside 12 footswitches with individual OLED labels, and an onboard treadle provides hands-free volume, wah and pitch control. Its Matrix mixer handles separate output mixes; Showcase automation can synchronize preset and snapshot changes with MIDI, lighting, video, loopers and up to eight stereo audio tracks. Two instrument inputs, a mic input, four send/return loops and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth equip it for elaborate stage or studio routing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Shows requiring footswitch labels, onboard treadle control and synchronized external MIDI, lighting or video changes.
- Building separate output mixes across four stereo signal paths for stage or recording use.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need every listed feature immediately; some features and specifications are pending future firmware updates.
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
Proxy cloning
Uses cloud-based cloning for amps, cabinets and effects.
Detail 03
External control
Supports up to four external footswitches or expression pedals in addition to its onboard treadle.
Detail 04
Nexus port
Works with the optional Expand D10 for VDI, L6 LINK and 8-channel optical output.
Detail 05
Helix Stadium Edit
Free software supports wireless editing, control and file management.
Detail 06
Effects
Includes 260+ premium Line 6 effects.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Review pending firmware items if your setup depends on a particular listed feature or specification.
- 02Expand D10 is optional and required for VDI, L6 LINK and 8-channel optical output.
- 03The Helix Stadium Backpack is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the Stadium XL have an onboard expression pedal?
Yes. It includes one treadle-style expression pedal for volume, wah, pitch and other real-time control.
02What is different about the footswitch display?
Each of its 12 onboard footswitches has an OLED scribble strip above it.
03Can it use existing Helix and HX presets?
Yes. It is fully compatible with Helix and HX presets.
04What can Showcase automation control?
It can automate presets, snapshots, external MIDI gear, lighting, video, loopers and up to eight tempo-synced stereo audio tracks.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Effects
- 260+ premium Line 6 effects
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Control Jacks
- 2 multipurpose (dual function)
- Hype Control
- Morphs between authentic and idealized amp sounds
- Wireless Control
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Footswitches
- 12 onboard with OLEDs, up to four external
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Flagship amp and effects processor
- Playback
- Plays up to 8 internal stereo audio tracks, tempo-synced
7 detailsConnections & power
- Microphone Input
- 1
- Headphone Output
- 1
- MIDI
- MIDI DIN In/Out/Thru
- USB Ports
- USB MIDI + USB-A
- Instrument Inputs
- 2
- Send Return Jacks
- 4
- Line Outputs
- XLR and 1/4 inch
3 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 11.5
- Depth
- 11.9 inch
- Width
- 19.4 inch
19 detailsOther
- Focus View
- Yes (contextual parameter control)
- Optional Expand D10
- Adds VDI (Variax), L6 LINK (Powercab+) and 8-channel optical output
- Scribble Strips
- 12 OLEDs (128x32)
- Dynamic Blocks
- Up to 48
- Routing
- Matrix mixer for separate output mixes
- Automation
- Controls presets, snapshots, MIDI, lighting and video
- Modeling Engine
- Agoura modeling methodology
- Helix Hx Presets
- Fully compatible
- Editing Software
- Free Helix Stadium Edit application
- Signal Paths
- Up to four stereo paths
- Digital I O
- S/PDIF
- Buttons
- 13
- Knobs
- 11
- Future Ready
- Supports upcoming updates and tools
- Expansion
- Nexus port
- Preset Audition
- Yes (audio preview and info text)
- Main Display
- 8 inch high-resolution touchscreen
- Expression Pedal
- 1 onboard treadle, up to four external
- Cloning
- Proxy cloud-based amp, cab and effect cloning
