This video is now 7 years old. And, it still rocks. I'm in the process of hooking up my two 100w heads together - and you've provided every detail I needed tonight. Many, many thanks!

I'm a Marshall guy; 45 years now. I use heads almost as old as me, out to twin 1960s, and make an annual pilgrimage to the Woodstock site just to feel 'home again.' All I wanted was a few FX just to have different sounds and when I got the Helix (rack), I was ready to send it back within 30 minutes. Something made me watch this video and now I have an incredible rig. Many thanks to you!!

This is THE best Helix video on the internet. Ever. Brilliant!

@RKCMUZIK1111

7 жыл бұрын

love it too such versatile tones > soundcloud.com/rkcmuzik/garden-of-tone-final-mix?in=rkcmuzik/sets/rkcmuzik-2016

@auntjenifer7774

4 жыл бұрын

If this is the best I'm glad I got there headrush and didn't follow the heard into line 6 land !??!

@AndyGrazianoNYC

2 жыл бұрын

agreed.

Great Video, many thanks! 2:00 Setup 1: Stompbox Rig 9:17 Setup 2: 4 Cable Method 15:17 Setup 3: 4 Cable Method- In Stereo 21:55 Setup 4: Wet/Dry/Wet

Richie! I just have to tell you how great your videos are. Straight. To the point. No fluff. No long-winded stories or attempts at bad jokes. Time is precious and I really appreciate how you don't muck around with information that isn't essential to get your points across. Also, just have to give you a HUGE shout out for your ability to communicate clearly and effectively. You've made it so easy to follow and get my head wrapped around what could easily be a confusing subject. I hope you continue to post these incredible Line 6 Helix videos on as regular a basis as you can manage. I haven't seen anyone do it as well as you do it. Great work! And once again... THANKS!

@RichieCastellano

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that. That kinda thing irritates me too, so I try to trim the fat as best as I can.

@jfo3000

5 жыл бұрын

And also appreciate how you don't have an intro! I hate watching an intro on every video. We can figure out who the youtube is, intro not required.

You, sir, are a beast. Line 6, if they're not already, should pay you for these amazing Helix videos!

I know this is old as crap! But just got my Helix and you made this come alive! Best tutorial Ive seen on here yet!!! Love the video I understand it now thank you so much wish you could do more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just got the Helix LT and have to say your videos are invaluable, Richie! You explain what you want to do, then you show exactly how to do it (cables, settings, etc.) and then demo it. Really fantastic of you to take the time to do these. Thank you!

By far the best HELIX tutorial I've seen so far. Extremely informative and relatively easy to follow. FANTASTIC!!! I've subscribed.

I never wanted anything more than The Helix after your AWESOME demo, you have re-inspired me to go on with my playing.

Amazing, Richie. Your videos are the most clear and fun to watch that I've seen. When I rave to people about the Helix, I always tell them to watch your videos. Doesn't hurt that you are a great musician as well, and enthusiastic about what you do. Thanks!

I've been looking for a in depth demonstration of real world examples with this thing for ages! Thanks for putting this out there, great video and really well thought out content!

Love it! Incredibly easy to follow video Richie! Thank you for such an awesome and illuminating tutorial! Probably one of, if not, THE most informative and comprehensive video on this difficult to obtain set up. Thanks again bro! You Rock!

Thanks Richie, with this video I finally got my Marshall JVM205C and Helix synced . Thereby ending 3 weeks of frustration. Very grateful.

Fantastic video. Explains, as simply as possible, a quite complex but extremely effective audio arrangement. Well done Ritchie.

Great job making clear sense of each different situation you presented here. The Helix really is a rather remarkable tool.

Thanks for the tutorial. Just picked up the rack version last night and have already setup my first custom preset based on watching your navigation and setups. Using with a Trio + and a hall of fame reverb pedal with several of the presets to create my own office jam sessions. The sounds are incredible and much better than I expected. Truly appreciate you taking the time to make this video!

Thanks Pete. Everyone else take too long getting to point. You offered an amazing way to studio major options with equipment never availabl to me with my budget . Your reviews are legit for the new studio guitar guys. Your opinion is worth more than my tube amps, lol. Thank you much. Gary, listening to you long time

Man, this just made everything so clear for me. Love the fact you don't rant on with unnecessary BS!

I've had my helix for a couple of weeks now and I absolutely love it! That being said, this was precisely the video I've been looking for! Every question I had about the more complex setups has been answered... Huge thanks for taking the time to make this. Bravo!

best helix video on youtube, well spoken, too the point, and great playing to match!

This video, though posted some time ago, is timeless, and really solved a long standing question of how to run stereo. Gave me the confidence to invest in two Mesa combos, and even better, still get the beautiful tones from the Mesa pre-amp, while having all the capabilities of the Helix. Nice work Mr. Castellano!

I've probably watched this video 20 times and learn something new every time. Outstanding tutorial for configuring the Helix with any setup imaginable.

Of all the videos I've watched on the HELIX this one is the most helpful by far. Thanks a bunch.

After seeing a couple of your videos I've subscribed. Very informative with no B.S. ...pretty sure I'll be finding the means to get a Helix. This unit is a total game changer... and with your straightforward videos it'll make learning it much easier and efficiently. Line 6/Yamaha should be giving you a commission. I'm really happy I found your youtube channel. Thanks for all the time you put into sharing your knowledge.

Thanks for the very informative vids, Richie. I picked my Helix last week and because I’m working this week, I only get a few hours a day to learn what this incredibly powerful box can do. I have a ways to go but your vids have made it that much easier to wrap my head around some of the basics. Great job!

This is the only one I found that covered all the basics with so much useful information. New to the helix so this has been epic. Thank you so much. 🤟🏻

Just had to comment real quick and let you know that I really appreciate your videos on the Helix. It's awesome seeing others use this machine to it's full potential. This video was so well explained, and edited.......if one didn't know any better I would swear that Line 6 was paying you to do these. Just great stuff Richie!! Thanks!! J.

The best video I’ve seen on Helix !!! Thinking about buying one and this answered so many questions about using my current amps with it Well done !!! Thank you !!!!

You are the Helix wizard. This is easily the best video I've seen explaining how to use the Helix. Thank you so much.

Perfect -- to the point, well-spoken, intelligent, clear, awesome sounds, well-explained, no ego, no unnecessary attempts at attention-seeking humor... The perfect gear video. Thanks!!!!!!!!

This is the video I needed to see, it just sold me on the Helix. Awesome unit and great explanation of how to get things going. Thanks heaps...

I just purchased a line 6 helix..I saw you play in Washington Tulalip and was blow away! This is a great lesson..Thanks for sharing your great talant. Please keep up the Line 6 info Richie.

Mind BLOWN. one realizes these kinds of tools are pretty versatile, but this demo really shows. Thanks Richie, great stuff.

Richie, I love the way you stick solely to what we need to know, nothing quirky or silly, but straight to the point. I don't own a Helix, but what a powerful piece of kit it is. You have certainly given me an insight into what the Helix is capable of. Thank you...

I've had a helix for a little over 2 weeks now, and this video has taught me SO MUCH STUFF. Definitely going to be using the 4 cable method with my JSX!!

U answered so many of my questions. Nobody else has done a video like this. Excellent job really breaking the possibilities down. Ty ty ty!

Richie, Just can't say how intuitive and comprehendable this video is. Thank you Soo much.!!!!

Wow, this is a fascinating display of the awesome capabilities of the Helix, that's for sure. It is a complex piece of kit, so quite how you work out these solutions is beyond me and mightily impressive,. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying how grateful I am that you share your knowledge so readily and in such an understated way. Thank you.

Hands down the BEST Helix video I have seen so far! Thanks for sharing! Definitely inspiring!

Wet/Dry/Wet. So hot right now. Stellar tutorials, Richie. You have a great thing going here for us Helix owners and prospective buyers. It's greatly appreciated.

ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS I HAVE SEEN ON A PEDALBOARD , WOW , HATS OFF , ALFRED NYC / PR

Incredible work on how to use the Helix to its max capacity! Thanks for putting this together. Really lets me know what my Helix is capable of doing!!

Hi Richie - Very helpful and practical video explaining Helix system versatility as set-up in some real world applications. The wet-dry-wet set-up was most informative. Nicely done...

Thank you! You even show how to plug in the pedals to get the amp with the board. NO ONE shows how to do stuff like that. This video is brilliant. Thank you

Had my helix for just over a week now and I'm totally hooked. This video is inspirational. The helix isn't the best out of the box but I'm beginning to get a feel for what the unit is capable of. I can't remember having so much fun playing guitar. Top video. You've totally nailed your tone.

SUBSCRIBED. Agree with other comments here on demo vids. I didn't sign up to become an engineer...THANK YOU brother! Was beginning to think I made the wrong choice in ordering this b/c I love my Marshalls and Soldanos. Never even used a DAW before, still recording into an old Tascam. You CAN teach an old dawg new ways to get shit done! Still keeping my pedals and such, but now I have the best of both worlds. Let the learning begin!

You just made the best tutorial here on youtube. you convince me to buy a helix and use with my amp. I don't have any question because you explain everything. Line 6 should have payed you. thanks a lot

In the market for a Helix and am glad I found this video... Easily the best demo of the product I've seen on KZread. Very high quality and straight to the point. Love the stuff you showed off and the fact that the Helix can act as an interface straight into a DAW. Though now I seem to have an issue... After hearing how AWESOME that Wet/Dry/Wet setup sounded through headphones, you're making me want to get more cabs/power amps to try it. LOL! ( : Thank you for the great video, sir!

Thank You so much Ritchie for your excellent tutorial using and programming the Helix wet dry wet with Guitar, truly awesome teaching. Being a bass player I have also watched your Yes tutorial and performance use of the Helix as well. Being new at understanding programming in digital has enlightened

Just got the Helix and you answered all my questions about how to hook the thing up to my amp. You saved the day. Thanks!

Richie, I agree with the other posts, you are better than the manual. You have helped me set my Helix for the 4 cable method. The cabling was the easy part, it is the Helix that was tricky. Thanks to you I have great effects in front of my Marshall. I haven't advanced in using just the Helix with our PA, but soon I hope. I will just keep watching your videos. Thanks again!

One of the best most comprehensive videos on Helix!

Man, you're a real expert on the Helix! The wet/dry/wet set-up is awesome.

thank you Richie now that I've learned the four cable method I'm loving my helix I get the best tone out of my rig this way your videos are great

Just bought the Helix lt myself. This is an excellent tutorial, thank you!

Excellent, excellent video! It's absolutely convinced me to get a helix. Line 6 need to make this required viewing for anyone considering making the leap!

Wow, in one week you run through the Helix like a boss! Great informative video. Quite exciting to experience the process alongside you. Cheers!

Best Helix demo I've seen yet! Great job!!!

Hi Richie, excellent videos. The first sign of a good presentation is no haters (thumbs down). I like the way you move quickly and precisely through your instructions (if I get lost the progress bar is the first tool to use of course). I'm just starting to experiment with the versatility of the Helix and it is awesome. Much less complicated than trying to use all the extra gear required to set up the different pedal board configurations. I spent some time, effort and $ in the past trying to get the WDW set up. The Helix took all the hassle out of that rig. Thanks for the simple 4 cable explanation as well. I'll be examining the rest of your videos - subscribed of course.

Absolutely best video yet! Wish I found this sooner, the Aux in Loop back method makes sense, I ended up using a FX send with the thru up to get dry signal to and from Bugera V22amp. Then modeled the stereo and sent those out the XLR outs to PA. Best decision ever. Thanks a bunch!!

29:04 Instant smile on my face.. Richie, I have to say, this video might actually be the last push for me to get the Helix. Man your tone and way to descripe this board.. Great job man.. Great great video....

@blackfender100

6 жыл бұрын

You Know it Tom.I was thinking the same thing.

@Nicolae8607

4 жыл бұрын

Me too😂 I really want this to use it with my Boss Katana amp ...it looks so easy to connect them

@auntjenifer7774

4 жыл бұрын

Did you guys get one ?

@spookdoggtv6917

2 жыл бұрын

@@auntjenifer7774 no of course not, they are just fan boy comments they wont really buy it everyone knows line 6 digital is not the way to get good tone, these units are just for kids to find thie tone they like and find thier groove / sound, then they sell the line 6 to the next 16 year old kid and go buy some real pedals and a valve amp.

Thanks a million for a video that actually showed me what i was needing to know. So many videos a person assumes you know half of what you they done, i end up totally lost and wasted time. Thanks for a simple video that showed me what i needed fast, how to hook up a loop pedal and how to load it on helix. Joe

This is the best video I have seen on the Helix - great job! 👍🏻

Richie, like?? THIS VIDEO IS TOTALLY INCREDIBLY MONSTROUS!!! I was disliking the Helix floor unit because I didn't want to get another so-called 'stomp box'. I know the Helix Line 6 is an awesome processor but having a floor unit, ehh. I had my sights set on the rack unit but after seeing your video, I am freakin' SOLD!!! Every, and I do mean EVERY video I've watched about the Line 6 gave this floor unit absolutely NOTHING to admire because the guitarist claiming to demo this unit were only being SEEN PLAYING and not fully DEMONSTRATING!!! Richie, how in the hell did I miss your video for three-years???? Let me say, my brother, YOU DID IT AND ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION AND CONCERN I HAD ABOUT THIS AMAZING GUITAR PROCESSOR!!! Viva la Richie!!!!! Great, great, and freakin' awesome video, Richie. Thank you to the power of 1,000,000!!!!! Iron Prophet

Just bought a Helix LT ... this is a big help .... thanks! Like the others are saying.... best Helix tutorial on the inter web... pls do more ! Cheers!

Great session Richie. Thank you. Really appreciated the overhead view of the Helix and how you demo'd a variety of use combinations. At first I thought 36 minutes?! Then I couldn't turn away. Awesome demo!

Great video, cheers Richie! You explained with no bs stuff that i've been trying to get my head round for ages. Not yet got a Helix but this vid has pretty much sealed the deal for me. Line 6 need to start paying you!

You hit this one out of the park Richie, I just got my Helix rack after replacing my G System, Eleven Rack, XT Pro, GSP 1101 etc etc. and am digging your help. congrats

And this ladies and gents is why Richie is a Rockstar...! Thanks a lot for doing this one Richie... It truly helped a lot...!

This video should be part of any Helix user manual. Best Helix capabilities demo so far, thanks Richie!

This is the best video for stereo set up I’ve ever seen and I’m 66 years old.

Awesome Helix line 6 videos. Look at all of KZread you will not find detailed videos like these anywhere. You even do a better job than Line 6 (Yamaha) themselves. Thank you so much. I was looking for a video about updating the software on the Helix... thanks again for these straight to the point videos.

@gaiusdrusus

7 жыл бұрын

kanyaugatiejagwo I say especially better than line 6. Weird to me how progressive the product is but how regressed the sales and info is.

Without a doubt the best video I've seen on the setup of any product! Thank you!

Wicked video! Just became your 800th thumbs up! Subbed just for the amount of work you put into this!

Richie, thanks so much for sharing you knowledge, man. Even though this vid is several years old, it's SUPER helpful! THANK YOU!

Thanks so much had my rig set up wrong for so long until I watched this, and OMG how much better it sounds now!

Awesome video. I just got my Helix and this accelerated my learning curve immensely! Nice job.

Thanks Richie....I just got an HX and although its not the Helix, I am finally learning the art of crafting tone from these FX computers. YOUR VIDEOS ARE THE BEST !!!!!

Just bought one today and am overwhelmed with the technology (and I’m in IT!). This video has covered all of my unanswered questions about the Helix and the way I want to set it up and gig with (and more! I will be looking at wet/dry/wet setup). Thank you so much for putting this together. I’m sure it took considerable time. The best video I’ve seen on the Helix and explained so simply. Thank you thank you thank you.

@RichieCastellano

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

hands down Best Helix Rack video I have seen. Thank you sooooo much

I have been on the fence about the Helix... But I am feeling more confident about this unit now. Thanks for the extensive demonstration of the Helix. Now all I need is $1600.00...

This is a awesome video. You did an excellent job at explaining the 4 & 5 cable methods! I can't wait to set my studio up using this information. Thank you!

Best video I've seen on how to set up the Helix.

Thanks to this video i got my HELIX 2 yrs agao and was so happy with it i also got an HX stomp . Thx Richie.

wow....Richie, this changed everything for me. I was semi happy with my Helix LT, semi happy with my Mesa mark 5:35 (and pedals)........putting those two together was like the Angels opened the gates and blessed me with guitar skills, and sending me "that sound"! Thanks Rock Star for the detailed tutorial. Sunday morning worship never sounded better....! peace to you!

Richie thanx a lot for the info about how to implement the 4 cable method. I didn't find anything in the Line6 manual. Easy explained, you are awesome!

Hey man this is my first ever comment on youtube, because I don't really comment on youtube. But this video is SUCH A SAVIOR, that I just can't help but express my immense gratitude and say a BIG THANK YOU. This is the BEST KZread INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO of all times. You don't realize how much you're going to help musicians and music in general by making this video. KZread should mark this video as "CLASSIC".

Man. I’ve been sitting here trying to think of what to say about this video. To many words come to mind. Informative, brilliant, amazing. Just when I thought I had it figured out, you come out here and do a wet/dry/wet. I’ve heard of it but, never heard(seen) it. That was bad ass man. Thanks for the video. I might have to watch it again and try to figure out the 4 cable method though. I have a Marshall jcm 2000 tsl 100 and want to use its distortion but also want to be able to use all the effects the Helix has to offer. There is so much more to learn & do as you have stated. I absolutely love the way you did that harmony and put one note on the right & the other note on the left. I watched this with my iPad Pro (has 4 speakers on all corners, respectively) and it sounded astonishing! Thanks again. I got some work to do and apparently a bunch of cables I’ll have to find! PS. My rig actually has a Samson stereo power amp in it and my Marshall cab has a way to put it in stereo mode. So maybe I can’t do wet/dry/wet but, maybe I can do wet/wet. Ha ha! We’ll see!

Dude I’ve learned more from you then I can possibly remember! I’ve watched most of your stuff multiple time because of the amazing job you do. Thank you so much for a: helping me make the decision to get a helix and b: teaching me how to sound great using the damn thing!! You rock man!!

@RichieCastellano

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope you enjoy the Helix!

This is an amazing video and just as relevant today as it was in 2016! Thanks, RC!

Richie solid video on the Helix. You're a great teacher.

Excellent demo and very helpful instruction. The new Line 6 products kick ass! Thanks

Can't Thank You enough for all the knowledge and making it easy to understand. I might have to watch it 3 or 4 times but, I'm finally getting it! Thanks Richie!

Richie , this is pretty awesome. You explained this where I can easily understand it. I may have to watch the wet dry wet section. Thanks.

Thanks for the tips, Richie! Been a subscriber and I really enjoy your videos...they're very insightful.

Still the best video if you want a conversion from a traditional tube amp and pedals to a digital modeling platvorm. This video convinced me of quality and flexability of this Helix board. Thanks for this great video.

good job man. I gave this video a solid recommend to a group of helix enthusiast. glad people work this hard for free...ty

Thanks so much, for taking the time and showing how it’s done! ANd a REALLY big thanks for the band geeks Close to the Edge...I can’t tell you how many times I put your version on and just crank the speakers...SO good! Yes is my favorite since I was in middle school, so of course, I’d love to see the geeks try Gates of Delirium! Great videos though, you’re like a buddy, we just haven’t met...can’t thank you enough!

Best and easiest to understand video that I have ever watched.