Line 6 Helix Stadium Floor

Your Sound - Center Stage

Helix® Stadium processors establish a new benchmark for modelers. Leveraging powerful DSP and the entirely new Agoura™ modeling methodology, they deliver extraordinary sound and responsiveness to playing dynamics, a sophisticated yet intuitive user interface, and unparalleled control capabilities.

The streamlined Helix Stadium Floor amp and effects processor may be thought of as a performance workstation, given its high-resolution 8" touch screen, ability to morph between ultra-authentic and idealized amp sounds with a single control, 8-channel audio interface, versatile Matrix cue mixer, Proxy amp, cab, and effect cloning, and Showcase™ automation and playback engine. Showcase enables it to serve as the centerpiece of an entire stage setup—including automatically recalling presets and snapshots, controlling loopers and software, and using MIDI to control pedals, keyboards and synths, video, and even lighting. Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi control are also supported.

Helix Stadium Floor offers extensive connectivity, including various analog and digital audio inputs and outputs, MIDI (DIN and USB), multipurpose Control jacks, and a proprietary Nexus™ port for use with the optional Expand D10 unit and future peripherals. The Expand D10 provides Variax®, L6 LINK™, 8-channel optical, and other connectors. Multiple external footswitches and expression pedals, such as the optional EX2™, may also be used.

Whether you are a current Helix owner seeking to further your sonic adventure (your Helix/HX® presets can be loaded into Helix Stadium), or you are considering upgrading from another modeler, or even if you are a traditional amp and effects player intrigued by the convenience and nearly unlimited tone-crafting possibilities offered by multi-effects—Helix Stadium Floor can help you realize your musical vision.

NEW SOUNDS

Agoura modeling establishes a new benchmark for authentic sound when modeling physical amplifiers—from tube and transformer behavior to dynamic interaction with speakers and cabs—while also greatly increasing the accuracy of how amps respond to your playing dynamics, so they feel as authentic as they sound. And should you prefer your amp tones to be more polished, the new Hype feature enables you to morph between ultra-authentic and idealized sounds using a single control. Plus! Proxy with cloud-based processing enables you to capture the sound of your own amplifiers, cabinets, and effects.

INTERACTIVE INTERFACE

At the heart of the sophisticated yet intuitive user interface is a high-resolution 8" touch screen that works in tandem with the 11 knobs, 13 buttons, and 12 footswitches to create one of the most ergonomic, intuitive, and inspiring user interfaces available. Its many features include Focus View with contextual parameter control, Preset Audition audio clips, and explanatory information text for most parameters.

SHOWCASE

Showcase is a live automation engine that empowers Helix Stadium Floor to control a wide range of parameters and functions, whether you are jamming in your basement or automating every aspect of a sophisticated stage setup—from onboard preset and snapshot recall to MIDI remote control of external devices to playing up to eight internal stereo audio tracks to automating lighting and video rigs—all while tempo syncing everything. It’s like having a team of techs at your feet, helping you transform smaller venue gigs and livestreams into buzzworthy events.

EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY

Helix Stadium Floor provides an extensive array of analog and digital inputs and outputs, including Instrument and Microphone inputs, XLR and 1/4" analog outputs, a Phones output, two send/return jacks, two multipurpose dual Control jacks, and S/PDIF digital I/O. There are also DIN and USB MIDI connectors, a USB A port, and a proprietary Nexus port for use with the optional Expand D10 and future peripherals. Multiple external footswitches and expression pedals, such as the optional EX2, are supported.

FUTURE READY

Although Helix Family products have been continuously expanded, updated, and improved since they were introduced, Helix was not originally designed for that purpose. The architecture of Helix Stadium Family products, however, has been designed from the very beginning to provide a foundation for developing exciting new tools that help members of the Line 6 community realize their musical visions.

Helix 1.4 Firmware

The free Helix® Stadium 1.4 firmware update for the Helix Stadium XL Floor and Helix Stadium Floor amp and effects processors—adding a powerful practice tool, new sounds, and increased performance.

Highlights include expanded Showcase™ functionality, including cloud-based stem separation, three Agoura™ amps, four distortion pedals, two modulations, faster preset load times, and expanded MIDI control.

We dubbed the 1.4 update the ‘Eras Update’ because our new Brit SL100 Agoura amp model lets you choose from four sonically different ‘eras’ during the evolution of the Marshall® JMP 1959 Super Lead 100 head. The update also adds stem separation to Showcase—making it much easier to learn, practice, and perform parts—as well as other additions, improvements, and bug fixes.

• New Agoura Amps
• Brit SL100, based on* the Marshall Super Lead 1967, 1968, 1970, and 1971 (Normal, Bright, and Jumped channels for each era).
• Omega Granophyre, based on* the Omega Ampworks™ Granophyre 6L6.
• Prosecutor, a Line 6 Original Agoura amp inspired by the Litigator.

New Effects

• Mercator, based on the Line 6 Cartographer amplifier preamp.
• Rock Box Boost, based on* the Z.Vex™ Box of Rock™ boost circuit.
• Rock Box Distortion, based on* the Z.Vex Box of Rock distortion circuit.
• PortaBox 424, based on* the JHS Pedals® 424 Gain Stage.
• Essex Vibe, based on* the vibrato circuit in a Vox® AC-30.
• Dimension W, based on* the BOSS® Dimension C DC-2W chorus.

Showcase Stem Separation

Stem separation is an extraordinary learning, practice, and rehearsal tool. Import an audio file into Helix Stadium via the Helix Stadium app and then use the separation service to create five stereo stems: drums, bass, guitar, vocals, and other. Solo a part to hear it more clearly, making it easier to learn, then mute that part and play along in place of the original.

Smoother Performance

The 1.4 update makes working with Helix Stadium faster and easier. Preset load times have been greatly reduced; macOS®/Windows® editing over tethered USB, MIDI control of Matrix Mixer settings, and other functions have been added; and Showcase playback can now automatically skip over markers. You can also organize Clones into nested folders, convert blocks from mono to stereo without losing your settings, view Showcase track names in the Matrix Mixer, and more.

Increased Connectivity

The Helix Stadium application can now be connected to Helix Stadium via USB-C in addition to Wi-Fi—ensuring a stable connection regardless of Wi-Fi availability or signal strength.

Helix Stadium 1.2 Firmware & Helix Stadium 1.2 Software

The free Helix® Stadium 1.2 firmware update for the Helix Stadium XL Floor amp and effects processor implements Phase 1 of the Showcase™ live automation engine, enabling Helix Stadium XL Floor to serve as the centerpiece of entire stage setups, in addition to introducing seven amplifier channels from three amps, and various other improvements and bug fixes.

PRIMARY SHOWCASE FEATURES

8-Track Song Player

Songs with up to eight stereo tracks can be imported into Helix Stadium XL Floor via Wi-Fi using the Helix Stadium application (v1.2 or future updates)—and three separate mixes of those tracks can be routed to the XLR, 1/4", and Phones outputs using the onboard Matrix Mixer. 

Event Sequencer

Events called “Flags” can be dragged and dropped onto a Song’s timeline, causing Helix Stadium XL Floor and/or external devices to accomplish any of a huge range of tasks. These include recalling presets and snapshots, engaging looper functions, controlling external effects and synths, switching channels on a physical amp, controlling software, and much more. Collectively, these Flags can be used to automate entire shows. 

Playlists

Much like with streaming media players, one or more Songs can be organized into Playlists, then recalled and navigated using the Transport footswitch mode, dedicated Transport buttons below the Volume knob, or the Transport panel on the Song screen.

New Agoura Amps

US Super Black (Normal and Vibrato channels) – based on* the Fender® Super Reverb

Cali 2C+ (Normal and Lead channels, all switches) – based on* the Mesa/Boogie® Mark IIC

Brit Jujube (Rhythm, Rhythm Clip, and Lead channels) – based on* the Marshall® Silver Jubilee

The Helix Stadium 1.2 firmware update and the Helix Stadium 1.2 application can be downloaded at line6.com/software