Browse Helix Models and Effects

Helix currently supports 111 amplifier models, 276 effects, 56 speaker cab models, and 16 microphones. On top of all that you also have the ability to load Impulse Responses (IRs) that you can grab from free or paid sources. Go have fun.

70s Chorus (BOSS® CE-1)

70s Chorus, the Helix model of a BOSS® CE-1

This is the remastered Helix model of the Boss CE-1 chorus pedal.

Released June 1976, the CE-1 was the first in what has proven to be a very successful line of Chorus pedals from Boss. The circuit had already been used in the now legendary Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus amplifier. Boss decided that it would be a great idea to take the chorus circuit out of the JC-120 and sell it as a separate unit. The result became the CE-1 Chorus Ensemble.

The CE-1 is based around the Matsushita BBD MN3002. This circuit is originally developed by Philips but Matsushita was given a licence to make it from the mid 70s. Roland/Boss was their first customer and they soon found many applications for it in a wide range of products.

The CE-1 is an AC powered stereo chorus with a built in vibrato function. Just as on the JC-120 you can choose whether to use the CE-1 in chorus or vibrato mode. They both use the same BBD circuit so it is impossible to use both at the same time. The chorus and vibrato has separate controls. This differs from the JC-120 where the same controls are used for both effects.

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Matchless for Worship guitar

This patch contains 8 snapshots (Clean, Rhythm, Lead, Lead+Octaver, Swells, Delay 1/4, Delay 8 dotted, Ambiet) and also 10 stomps (3 drives, 3 reverbs, 2 delays, octaver, chorus) so you can choose what better fits to your live performance.

  • 👇 Downloads: 659
  • 🤘 Upvotes: 14
  • Member: Jaro.Kozak21
  • Performance Type:
    Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA)


Adair Acoustic simulator

This preset is to use a custom impulse response made by me using Bluecat Audio Re-Guitar.  Amp settings are the stock, reverb was tweaked a little bit. You can download here: drive.google.comYou should place an impulse response block first in the chain!

  • 👇 Downloads: 1056
  • 🤘 Upvotes: 10
  • Member: Adairo16
  • Performance Type:
    Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA)


Acoustic guitar

this sound makes your guitar sound acoustic it may sound a little dirty so just turn down the drive of the amp to the right amount of drive you want or need :)This patch has other pedals I've added for a clean sound try them out and see if you like them :)

  • 👇 Downloads: 1162
  • 🤘 Upvotes: 10
  • Member: Mosesp941
  • Performance Type:
    Plugged in Front of the Amp


JCM 900

The sound of JCM 900, in clean, modern and raw scenes.

  • 👇 Downloads: 440
  • 🤘 Upvotes: 5
  • Member: Arislaf
  • Performance Type:
    Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA)


Metallica Clean

Classic Metallica Clean Tone for Pod Go!! If you enjoy my free tones check out my premium tones for Helix, HX Stomp, and Pod Go on the Line 6 Marketplace.Shamelessly borrowed from CustomTone.com to have a few patches available for Pod Go launch.

  • 👇 Downloads: 1123
  • 🤘 Upvotes: 5
  • Member: Jorge
  • Performance Type:
    Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA)


Bayou

Some pod X3 recarnations on Helix.

  • 👇 Downloads: 112
  • 🤘 Upvotes: 2
  • Member: Arislaf
  • Performance Type:
    Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA)


Thrice Dustin Kensrue

These are a few settings that I think are close to Dustin Kensrue from Thrice's current setup. I've heard him say on Twitter that he likes using the Double Amp model and Minotaur and messing with gain settings and snapshots for different tones. I decided to use the Heir Apparent instead for a little more gain. SS1 is a cleanish, modulated tone, SS2 is probably the more used high-gain setting, and SS3 is a modulated sound a la the intro of the song Hurricane. 

  • 👇 Downloads: 350
  • 🤘 Upvotes: 2
  • Member: Nsauceman
  • Performance Type:
    Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA)


Vibrolux Kitchen Sink

The preset features a clean Vibrolux with two gain options; the EQ is set in front of the amp with a boost and there is a Kinky Boost between the amp and cab with a boost. It also has a transistor tape delay, chorus, and reverb - season to taste. I use this with my single coil guitars, but it should work fine with humbuckers. It's a sort of generic, catch-all preset.

  • 👇 Downloads: 377
  • 🤘 Upvotes: 2
  • Member: Wagdog
  • Performance Type:
    Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA)


Cobain

An attempt to get the core Nirvana sounds into a pedalboard. The chorus is not the actual model that Kurt played, which was an EHX Small Clone. The Boss CE-1 Chorus fills in for duty here.I used the "modded" DS-1 model vs the standard, just because I thought it sounded better.Finally, there's an acoustic sim to get you as close as possible without changing guitars.

  • 👇 Downloads: 275
  • 🤘 Upvotes: 2
  • Member: Jorge
  • Performance Type:
    Plugged in Front of the Amp


Mick Mars

A Mick Mars/Mötley Crüe tone that is more of what he has been doing from Dr. Feelgood on. Using a Digitech Drop for the whole step drop and a 2010 EVH MIJ Wolfgang Special.

Youtube
  • 👇 Downloads: 313
  • 🤘 Upvotes: 1
  • Member: Map70
  • Performance Type:
    Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA)


Patch Performance
Type
Description Member 👇 Downloads 🤘 Upvotes
Matchless for Worship guitar Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA) This patch contains 8 snapshots (Clean, Rhythm, Lead, Lead+Octaver, Swells, Delay 1/4, Delay 8 dotted, Ambiet) and also 10 stomps (3 drives, 3 reverbs, 2 delays, octaver, chorus) so you can choose what better fits to your live performance. Jaro.Kozak21 659 14
Adair Acoustic simulator Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA) This preset is to use a custom impulse response made by me using Bluecat Audio Re-Guitar.  Amp settings are the stock, reverb was tweaked a little bit. You can download here: drive.google.comYou should place an impulse response block first in the chain! Adairo16 1056 10
Acoustic guitar Plugged in Front of the Amp this sound makes your guitar sound acoustic it may sound a little dirty so just turn down the drive of the amp to the right amount of drive you want or need :)This patch has other pedals I've added for a clean sound try them out and see if you like them :) Mosesp941 1162 10
JCM 900 Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA) The sound of JCM 900, in clean, modern and raw scenes. Arislaf 440 5
Metallica Clean Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA) Classic Metallica Clean Tone for Pod Go!! If you enjoy my free tones check out my premium tones for Helix, HX Stomp, and Pod Go on the Line 6 Marketplace.Shamelessly borrowed from CustomTone.com to have a few patches available for Pod Go launch. Jorge 1123 5
Bayou Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA) Some pod X3 recarnations on Helix. Arislaf 112 2
Thrice Dustin Kensrue Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA) These are a few settings that I think are close to Dustin Kensrue from Thrice's current setup. I've heard him say on Twitter that he likes using the Double Amp model and Minotaur and messing with gain settings and snapshots for different tones. I decided to use the Heir Apparent instead for a littl… Nsauceman 350 2
Vibrolux Kitchen Sink Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA) The preset features a clean Vibrolux with two gain options; the EQ is set in front of the amp with a boost and there is a Kinky Boost between the amp and cab with a boost. It also has a transistor tape delay, chorus, and reverb - season to taste. I use this with my single coil guitars, but it shoul… Wagdog 377 2
Cobain Plugged in Front of the Amp An attempt to get the core Nirvana sounds into a pedalboard. The chorus is not the actual model that Kurt played, which was an EHX Small Clone. The Boss CE-1 Chorus fills in for duty here.I used the "modded" DS-1 model vs the standard, just because I thought it sounded better.Finally, there's an ac… Jorge 275 2
Mick Mars
Youtube
Direct (Recording, Headphone, PA) A Mick Mars/Mötley Crüe tone that is more of what he has been doing from Dr. Feelgood on. Using a Digitech Drop for the whole step drop and a 2010 EVH MIJ Wolfgang Special. Map70 313 1
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