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The Line 6 Helix LT guitar processor is a powerful and intuitive multi-effects pedalboard packed with over 300 amps, cabs, and effects modeled from world-class gear. This premium processor puts a vast tonal palette at your fingertips to inspire new creative directions for your playing. The Helix LT features the same high-quality modeling found in the flagship Helix Rack and Helix Floor processors, distilled into a streamlined and gig-ready stompbox form factor.

Massive Tonal Possibilities in a Stompbox-Sized Unit

Despite its compact size, the Helix LT offers over 300 amps, cabs and effects derived from real-world gear to shape your tone. It covers all the amplifiers, cabinets and effects you'd ever want, from vintage classics to modern powerhouses. Select amp and cab pairings, add your choice of studio-quality effects, tweak essential parameters, and save the results as presets you can call up instantly during a performance.

Intuitive Interface and Workflow

The Helix LT features a simple yet powerful interface with a large 6.2" LCD display and hands-on encoders for the most intuitive experience. Build presets from scratch or start from templates, tweak settings on the fly and instantly recall saved sounds, all without scrolling through complex menus. The Helix LT offers a fast, creative workflow for crafting and experimenting with new tones on stage or in the studio.

Premium I/O and Signal Routing

The Helix LT offers high-quality ins and outs for integration into any guitar rig. It features dual inputs, XLR and 1/4" outs, MIDI I/O, an FX loop, and USB. The Helix LT also provides powerful signal routing, allowing you to use amp and effects models in any order, and in series or parallel. Craft complex signal chains with ease and switch between them instantly with the footswitches or an external MIDI controller.

Road-Ready and Built to Last

The die-cast aluminum chassis of the Helix LT is built to handle the abuses of touring while keeping things lightweight. It features a rugged yet compact design, large backlit footswitches, and a high-contrast LCD display that's easy to read on dark stages. The Helix LT is a premium multi-effects unit ready to take your tone and creativity to new heights, gig after gig.

Helix 3.80 firmware update (as of Nov. 2024), is free to download by any owners of this product.
This free firmware update for Helix and HX hardware devices and the 3.80 software update for the Helix Native plug-in finally delivers six of the most requested amp channels and four unique cabs. Although the focus is on new amps and cabs, please note that the HX Effects processor and HX One pedal will still receive a new free effect.

Based on the Bogner Ecstasy and EVH 5150III (6L6), these new models round out the portfolio of amps, and the Teardrop Bass Q represents the first new Wah since v1.0.

The update gives you the following:

NEW AMP MODELS
For Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Stomp XL and HX Stomp
• US Super Nrm, based on* the Fender Super Reverb (normal channel)
• US Super Vib, based on* the Fender Super Reverb (vibrato channel)
• German Xtra Red, based on* the Bogner Ecstasy 101B (EL34) (red channel)
• German Xtra Blue, based on* the Bogner Ecstasy 101B (EL34) (blue channel)
• EV Panama Blue, based on* the EVH 5150III 100 [6L6] (Blue channel)
• EV Panama Red, based on* the EVH 5150III 100 [6L6] (Red channel)

NEW CABS
For Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Stomp XL, and HX Stomp
• 4x10 US Super (Single, Dual), captured from* the Fender Super Reverb
• 4x12 Cartog Guv (Single, Dual), captured from* Ben Adrian's Cartographer cabinet (Modified Lee Jackson 4x12 with Eminence Governor speakers)
• 4x12 Cartog C90 (Single, Dual), captured from* Ben Adrian's Cartographer cabinet (Modified Lee Jackson 4x12 with Mesa C90 speakers)
• 4x12 SoloLead EM (Single, Dual), captured from* the Soldano SLO 4x12 cabinet

NEW EFFECT
For Helix Floor, Helix Rack, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Effects, HX Stomp XL, HX Stomp and HX One
• Wah > Teardrop Bass Q (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Dunlop 105Q bass wah

Line 6 Helix LT Guitar Processor
Line 6 Helix LT Guitar Processor
Line 6 Helix LT Guitar Processor

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  • Offers the same award-winning HX Modeling as Helix Floor, Helix Rack and Helix Native
  • Uncompromised Helix sound quality with 123dB of dynamic range
  • Greater DSP power than any other multi-effects processor in its class
  • Robust I/O complement for easy integration and advanced flexibility
  • Preset compatibility with existing Helix products
  • User-friendly Mac/PC editor enables remote editing and IR management
  • Includes Helix Firmware Update 3.6 free download

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4.69

51 Reviews

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Real amps. Small footprint

Most Liked Positive Review

5

WOW

I have owned more Line 6 products then I can remember. Spider 1, Flextone, Spider Value Mk2, M9, POD, Amplifi 75, Firehawk FX and now the Helix LT. I know I'm forgetting some but you get the point. Now I have only scratched the surface of what this thing can do but all I can say is WOW. After about an hour playing with the interface and figuring the unit out I was hooked. Line 6 has been nailing the effects for a long time and it looks like they figured out the amps too. The modeling is STUPID GOOD. It sounds and feels like I'm playing a real amp. I A/Bed my 5150 to the helix 5150 model. The real amp won in my opinion however the Helix was just as good. Shelling out a grand for this wasn't in my budget so I traded in a nice tube amp, firehawk fx and some other pedals and walked away paying nothing. Now I got the best of all worlds. My amazing 5150 and compact pedalboard and my Helix which has every other amp and effect I'd ever want. I also want to point out that the headphone out is great. Most units phone out is pretty aweful but this sounds the same through my headphones, monitors and with my amp (4 cable method). Anyone who has a family will appreciate this more then I can describe. If you are on the fence do yourself a favor and just buy it. You have 45 days to play with it and if you don't like it (which is unlikely) you can return it. But beware, all you'll want to do for days and weeks after you get it is play. Hopefully you have an understanding family and they don't get to mad when your missing for weeks!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

TRY OUT THE HEADRUSH PEDALBOARD

Tried the Headrush pedalboard against all the others, helix,fractal and axe. Seems to me the touchscreen on the Headrush, ease of use (in part because of the touchscreen, less knobs and way less menu diving, price, available speakers by Headrush specifically made for the Headrush board that also don't break the bank and overall sound quality beats them all. If you want more effects that you realistically will never use in the real world,(kinda like a high luxury priced car with a bunch of extra gimmicks that never get actually used after you buy it!) the helix and the rest etc might impress you, but the headrush just plain sounds better and headrush is always releasing new updates for it and is a lot more practical and FUN to actually use, you'll spend more time playing with the Headrush pedalboard vs. tweaking and menu-diving on the other brands.

Filters

Best Uses

  1. Home Studio29
  2. Performances28
  3. Amateur Recording17
  4. Outdoor Events / Games16
  5. Professional Recording15

Cons

  1. Bulky/Heavy7
  2. Pricey / Poor Value2
  3. None yet2
  4. Limited Functions1
  5. Not Durable1

Describe Yourself

  1. Experienced28
  2. Professional Musician7
  3. Novice3

Pros

  1. Versatile31
  2. Durable22
  3. Good Audio22
  4. Easy To Use21
  5. Compact19

Reviewed by 51 customers

  • Lots of options

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 months ago

    byLandon

    fromSan Diego

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    So far so good. Lots of things to adjust and play with. #sweepstakes

  • It's good, but showing its age

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byTom

    fromOregon

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    You already know what this is and isn't. If you're looking at it as a full on amp replacement, don't. If you're looking at it as a solid device for situations where an amp is not allowed, then it works well. It's bigger, older, and heavier than some of its competitors, so there's that. But it does sound good. Line 6 website could really use some organization, but the community is great. That's really this things saving grace.

  • Well worth the price

    5

    submitted7 months ago

    byRyan

    fromGrand Rapids, MI

    Snagged one of these used with the bag for a good price, and wow i'm blown away. It sounds better than my real amp in some regards, and the hx edit makes dialing in presets super easy. v3.71 is great, and the amount of fx and their quality are unmatched. Highly recommend.

  • One of the best modelers out there

    5

    submitted9 months ago

    byTrystan

    fromBoston, MA

    If you love amp/pedal modelling, this is a great board for you. With the massive amount of amps, cabinets, and effects that come with the Helix LT, you can get virtually any sound you want out of it. You like soaring leads, got it. You want high gain chugs? got it. Good cleans for Jazz? yup. You can even access their online preset site to check out what patches other people have made. Literally any sound is possible from this device. I will say if you are JUST getting into amp modelling, look for something a little smaller than this, as this does have a huge learning curve and can be very complicated for beginners.

  • Line6 really gets it right with Helix

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byRon

    fromDetroit, mi

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I love all the tone options and editing available on the Helix. This works well for my live rig ian's studio. In fact, even the audio interface was effortless to setup and is surprisingly versatile. The routing possibilities are fantastic and useful.

  • Great Product, Not as Great Service

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byCale

    fromDenver, Colorado

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Helix LT sounds amazing. The UI is very intuitive to operate and easy to understand. Downloading tones online is easy and smooth with the HX Edit app. The Helix is everything I thought it would be. Perfect choice for anyone looking to play in a live/worship setting. You can get nearly any sound from it.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJun

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    Would this sound good on a Marshall MG10CD amplifier?

    Would this sound good on a Marshall MG10CD amplifier?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDonnie

    fromTaylor Michigan

    Whats the difference between the Line 6 Helix & the Helix LT?

    Whats the difference between the Line 6 Helix & the Helix LT?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call as to better provide the information you need 855-770-3373

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byPez

    fromSan Diego, CA

    What is the blemish that this unit has?

    What is the blemish that this unit has?

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what the blemish is. However, it would only be a minor cosmetic flaw and would not effect the items functionality.