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Pod Go adds new amps, cabs and effects from Helix
POD Go 2.50 includes 11 new guitar amps, 2 new bass amps, 11 new guitar cabs, 2 new bass cabs, 2 new effects, improvements, and bug fixes. New Amp and Preamp Models Brit 2203 - based on the Marshall JCM 800 2203 Line 6 Clarity - Line 6 Original Catalyst Series Amp Line 6 Aristocrat - Line 6 Original Catalyst Series Amp Line 6 Carillon - Line 6 Original Catalyst Series Amp Line 6 Voltage - Line 6 Original Catalyst Series Amp Line 6 Kinetic - Line 6 Original Catalyst Series Amp Line 6 Oblivion - Line 6 Original Catalyst Series Amp US Super Nrm - based on the Fender Super Re…3 Frequently Requested Amps are in the House
This release features 6 new amp models, in addition to new cabs and cool new bass-focused wah. New Amp and Preamp Models German Xtra Red - based on the Bogner Ecstasy 101B Red channel German Xtra Blue - based on the Bogner Ecstasy 101B Blue channel US Super Nrm - based on the Fender Super Reverb normal channel US Super Vib - based on the Fender Super Reverb vibrato 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 Effect Teardrop Bass Q - Line 6 Original, based on the Dunlop 105Q …Helix Tones Move Down-Market and Become Accessible to a Wider Audience
10 New Amps and Great New Effects
This release features an amazing set of 10(!) new amplifiers, a new overdrive pedal, a new bass preamp pedal, 2 new reverbs, new cabs, plus an amazing addition - the all new Line 6 Feedbacker. Helix 3.7 contains amps and effects that players have been requesting, and Line 6 listened. The new Marshall JCM 800 100 watt 2203 model dishes up classic Marshall gain in all "all factory stock" amplifier model. The Feedbacker effect is an often-requested feature for players who want to simulate feedback in a controllable way. Line 6 has also added the amp models from the …The largest update ever for the Pod Go and Pod Go Wireless has dropped

An Incredible New Amp Model is the Star of the Show
The star of the show is definitely going to be the all new Grammatico GSG amp, a reproduction of a classic Dumble amplifier. This amp is incredible versatile and is going to be a new favorite in the HX family of amps. New Amp and Preamp Models Grammatico GSG - based on* the Grammatico® GSG100 Line 6 Elmsley - Line 6 original Agua Sledge - based on* the Aguilar® Tone Hammer New Effects Dark Dove Fuzz (Mono, Stereo) - based on* the Electro-Harmonix® Russian Big Muff Triple Rotary (Mono, Stereo) - based on the Yamaha® RA-200 rotary speaker New Guitar Cabinets 1x12 Blue Bell - ca…If you're looking for some info on what an IR is, and what it can be used for, see this video. IRs are supported by all modern Line 6 products, including Helix, HX Stomp and Pod Go. You can effectively add hundreds of cabinet models to your device with IRs. While many are sold at a premium cost, there are many sources of free IRs that are very good, in some cases just as good or better than commercially available IRs. I'll update this post with new places to get free IRs. For now, check out the following sources: Fractal mastermind Leon Todd has excellent free IRs available h…
Helix 3.5 "The Cab Update" Taken as a whole, this is the single largest update in the history of the Helix. Yes there are new amp models, distortion pedals, modulation effects and a new reverb, but the star of the show is an all new cabinet engine. There are literally thousands of new impulse responses captured with Line 6's automated capture technology. Best of all, these captures are selected using simple controls with no need to menu-dive in order to select the optimal mic and position. The icing on the cake is that IRs and the new cabinets now take up drastically less DSP, f…
HX Effects Support Officially Launched Apologies for this taking so long, people have asked for this since the beginning. We didn't have a unit for testing at HQ until the past few days, and now we're here. Please upload away and enjoy!
Pod Go 1.40 Update Details This huge update for the Pod Go and Pod Go Wireless features the new Ventoux amp model, 9 new effects, and 18 legacy effect additions. You can update by following the instructions in this link. 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 Pod Go. 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 …


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 Ef…
Pod Go 1.30 Update Details New Amp: Mandarin Rocker (Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII) New Effects: Ratatouille Dist (Proco Rat) Retro Reel (Line 6 Original) Euclidean Delay (Line 6 Original) Dynamic Hall Reverb (Line 6 Original) The update can be downloaded from Line 6 here: Line6.com/software
Can a $169 mini bass amp head give the revered Seymour Duncan PS170 a run for its money? Turns out the answer is yes. The Seymour Duncan PowerStage 170 is a very popular pedalboard-friendly power amp, perfect for pairing with a modeler such as the HX Stomp for an extremely compact gigging solution (just add a guitar cab). It features a Class D 170 watt power amplifier and a 3 band EQ perfect for quick adjustments. A popular gigging use of the PS170 is to play through your guitar cab on stage while sending a cab-simulated tone direct to the PA/front of house sound system. The PS170 r…

Helix 3.1 is a massive update bringing a new amp and effects, plus new capabilities to the platform. New Amp Model Mandarin Rocker - Based on the Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII New Effects Models Ratatouille Dist - Based on the 1984 Proco Rat Retro Reel - Line 6 Original Modulation Effect Euclidean Delay - Line 6 Original Delay Dynamic Hall - Line 6 Original Reverb Hot Springs - Line 6 Original Reverb Expansions to Existing Models Poly Sustain Delay - New auto EQ setting to control tone harshness. New Operation parameter to determine what happens when you activate the effect. …
Pod Go Version 1.21 is here Pod Go version 1.21 is a massive update bringing new sounds and capabilities. This update brings many of the new amp models and effects of the Helix 3.0 update, including the Princeton and Diezel amps. The list of new amp and effects models is very impressive, but some very heavy Helix 3 DSP-intensive effects are unfortunately not available. The good news is that your Pod Go can now do so much more, and as usual the update is provided free of charge. The update is available now, and is available for both Pod Go, and Pod Go Wireless. Click here for instruction…
YouTube Helix guru Steve Sterlacci has a great video to help you get started on Command Center for your Helix and HX Stomp devices. It's a big upgrade to the footswitches on the Stomp specifically, as it allows you to use the 3 footswitches in a more customized manner. You can: Set the footswitches to work independently of mode - one to a snapshot, another to a preset, etc. Send commands to other MIDI devices, or even keyboard commands to your DAW on a PC or Mac. Check out the video below.

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A simple and cost effective way to add 2 additional footswitches to your HX Stomp or other HX device. Yes, including Pod Go! Please be advised that you will also need a TRS type 1/4 inch cable to use both switches.
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