Helix 3.15 Update has arrived!
Published Feb. 8, 2022
The 3.15 updated includes 30 new models, including a new Amp and Preamp model, the Line 6 original Ventoux amp.
Here is a list of the new amps and effects you can get in the update. Some of these are brand new and very cool delays and reverbs, others are Legacy effects from the Amp Farm platform that have been brought over to the Helix. There is a lot to explore.
New Amp and Preamp Model
Line 6 Ventoux amp - A mid-gain, extremely versatile amp that contains a tone stack not found in physical amplifiers. It is a Frankenstein monster blend of vintage Orange and Tweed Fender circuits.
New Effects Models
Ampeg Octo Comp - Based on the Ampeg Opto Comp compressor pedal
Ampeg Liquifier - Based on the Ampeg Liquifier chorus pedal
Heliosphere - Line 6 Original delay with reverb injected into the feedback loop
ADT - Line 6 Original double-tracking tape emulation
Crisscross - Line 6 Original dual delay with cross-feedback between the two delay lines
Tesselator - Line 6 Original. Tesselator is part morphing delay, part loop sampler, part drone machine
Ratchet - Line 6 Original buffer sampler/delay
Dynamic Plate - Line 6 Original plate reverb typically found in high-end studio rack reverbs
Dynamic Room - Line 6 Original room reverb typically found in high-end studio rack reverbs
Shimmer - Line 6 Original Shimmer Reverb
New Legacy Effects
Bronze Master - based on* the Maestro® Bass Brassmaster
Killer Z - Based on the Boss Metal Zone MT-2
Tape Eater - Line 6 Original lo-fi modulation effect
Warble-Matic - Line 6 Original modulation effect
Random S&H - Line 6 Original modulation effect
Sweeper - Line 6 original modulation effect
Phaze Eko - Line 6 original delay
Bubble Echo - Line 6 original delay
Synth Lead - Line 6 original synth effect
String Theory - Line 6 original synth effect
Synth FX - Line 6 original synth effect
Buzz Wave - Line 6 original synth effect
Rez Synth - Line 6 original synth effect
Saturn 5 Ring Mod - Line 6 Original ring modulator
Double Bass - Line 6 original synth effect
Seismik Synth - Line 6 original synth effect
Analog Synth - Line 6 original synth effect
Synth Harmony - Line 6 original synth effect
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