Jeff Schroeder: Ambient Sounds Pt. 2 – Attack of the Synths
Nov 2, 2023 Artists, Education, Gear History, Gear Tutorials, Helix Amp & Effects Processor, HX Stomp & Stomp XL, Line 6 Artists, Recording, Thought Leadership
Schroeder shares three period-correct synth-based Helix presets inspired by Adrian Belew and other early guitar synth pioneers. Free download!
Tags: adrian belew, ambient guitar, Andy Summers, Guitar Effects, guitar synth, guitar synthesizer, Line 6 Helix, robert fripp, Roland GR-300, Roland GR-700
Devin Townsend – From Extreme Metal to Ambient Explorations with Helix
Jun 26, 2023 Artists, Education, Gear Tutorials, Helix Amp & Effects Processor, Line 6 Artists, Live Performance, Recording
The radically eclectic guitarist discusses his creative process, crafting “massive clouds of sound” with dual Helix processors, and much more.
Tags: ambient guitar, extreme metal, Guitar Effects, heavy metal, Line 6 Helix, Line 6 POD, new age music, progressive pop, Sex & Religion, Steve Vai, Strapping Young Lad
Peter Hook—Revisiting Joy Division and Factory Records
Apr 21, 2023 Artists, Education, Gear History, Line 6 Artists, Recording, Thought Leadership
Barry Cleveland interviews the legendary bassist in celebration of Record Store Day—plus Hooky shares his HX Effects touring preset for free!
Tags: 24 hour party people, bernard sumner, cabaret voltaire, Durutti Column, ian curtis, Line 6 Helix, Line 6 HX Effects, new order, phil spector, post punk, tamla motown, unknown pleasures, yamaha bb bass
Sarah Lipstate – Crafting Cinematic Soundscapes with Guitars, Bows, and Pedals Galore
Oct 6, 2022 Artists, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists
Whether performing solo as Noveller, or collaborating with the likes of Iggy Pop, Lipstate evokes majestic waves of sonic splendor.
Tags: Effects Pedals, Fender Jazzmaster, Fender Stratocaster, Guitar Effects, guitar pedals, Iggy Pop, Line 6 Helix, Line 6 HX Effects, Line 6 HX Stomp, sonic youth, St. Vincent, stompboxes
Jeff Schroeder: Ambient Sounds Pt. 1 – “Frippertronics”
Aug 25, 2022 Artists, Education, Gear History, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists, Thought Leadership
The Smashing Pumpkins guitarist offers insights into ambient guitar playing and shares his “Frippertronics” Helix presets. Free Download!
Tags: ambient guitar, Brian Eno, Chords of Orion, Effects Pedals, Guitar Effects, helix floor, king crimson, Line 6 Helix, Line 6 HX Stomp, live looping, robert fripp, smashing pumpkins, tape loops
Paul Richards – Guitar Craftiness, Shepard Tones, and Echoes (plus free Helix/HX presets!)
May 10, 2022 Artists, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists, Uncategorized
The California Guitar Trio guitarist talks about Robert Fripp, using effects with acoustic guitar, covering Pink Floyd’s “Echoes,” and more.
Tags: acoustic guitar, dl4 delay modeler, guitar circle, guitar craft, Guitar Effects, HX Stomp, king crimson, Line 6 Helix, pink floyd, robert fripp
Julien Baker – Indie Rock’s Reverb Queen Shimmers with HX Effects
Jan 31, 2022 Artists, Education, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists
The singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and guitarist employs pedals and live looping to sculpt sounds as adeptly as she sings and turns phrases.
Tags: boss rc-3 loop station, electro-harmonix, fender telecaster, fractal axe-fx, Guitar Effects, HX Effects, kemper profiler, Line 6 DL4, Line 6 Helix, live looping, shimmer reverb, strymon bluesky
Reeves Gabrels – Is Art-Rock’s Jedi Master Really a … Blues Rocker?
Jan 7, 2022 Artists, Education, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists
James Volpe Rotondi talks tone, effects, whammy bar technique, Helix, core influences and more with the former David Bowie and current Cure guitarist.
Tags: David Bowie, Grey Jedi, Leslie West, Line 6 Helix, Line 6 HX Stomp, Michael Schenker, Mott the Hoople, Neil Young, Ollie Halsall, Peter Frampton, Steven Stills, The Cure, Tin Machine
Jeff Schroeder on the Virtues of Running Delay and Reverb Before Distortion
Dec 7, 2021 Artists, Education, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists, Recording, Uncategorized
The Smashing Pumpkins guitarist challenges convention and shares three vibey Helix presets as we mark the two year anniversary of Model Citizens.
Tags: billy corgan, Delay Pedals, distortion pedals, Echoplex, Guitar Effects, multi-effects, psychedelic-rock, shoegaze, smashing pumpkins, wah-wah pedals
Jakko Jakszyk – Helix In the Court of the Crimson King
Oct 3, 2021 Artists, Line 6 Artists
The guitarist and vocalist discusses Helix, his latest album, working with Robert Fripp, and more—plus shares three King Crimson presets.
Tags: Allan Holdsworth, Amp Modeler, dave davies, greg lake, Guitar Effects, john wetton, Line 6 Helix, peter hammill, prog rock, progressive rock, ray davies, the kinks
Jeff Schroeder on Sonic Inspiration and His Multi-Modulation Helix Preset (Free Download)
Aug 16, 2021 Artists, Education, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists, Recording, Thought Leadership
The Smashing Pumpkins and Night Dreamer guitarist shares musical ideas inspired by his super-vibey post-punk-style preset—with audio examples.
Tags: Cocteau Twins, Durutti Column, Guitar Effects, guitar tones, John McGeoch, Line 6 Helix, Robin Guthrie, Siousxie and the Banshees, smashing pumpkins, Vini Reilly
Not Guitar: Touch Guitarists Markus Reuter and Trey Gunn Conjure Cosmic Tones and Soundscapes From Helix
Jul 31, 2021 Artists, Education, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists
The singular progressive rockers divulge their deepest and darkest Helix secrets—and Reuter shares his “Glitch” and “Lead” presets.
Tags: chapman stick, Guitar Effects, helix floor, Helix Native, king crimson, POD HD500, prog rock, progressive rock, robert fripp, tony levin, warr guitar
Not Guitar: How Tina Guo & Lisa Molinaro Make Cellos and Violas Rock with Line 6 Effects
Jul 2, 2021 Artists, Line 6 Artists
Fuzz viola? Heavy metal cello? These innovative string players aren’t limited by convention (plus: Tina shares her “Banana” Helix preset).
Tags: game of thrones, Guitar Effects, guns n’ roses, hans zimmer, helix lt, hendrix, line 6 m9, modest mouse, multi-effects processors, roland jc120 jazz chorus, the decemberists, the national
Not Guitar: How Woodwind Players Paul Hanson and Theo Travis Incorporate Line 6 Effects Into Their Art
Jun 18, 2021 Artists, Line 6 Artists
Our “Not Guitar” series spotlights non-guitarists doing amazing things with Line 6 effects—beginning with two phenomenal woodwind players.
Tags: billy cobham, david gilmour, Delay Pedals, dl4 delay modeler, Effects Pedals, helix lt, jimi hendrix, m9 stompbox modeler, robert fripp, steven wilson, wayne shorter
Garbage In, Garbage Out: Super Producer Butch Vig Digs Through Helix for Trash & Treasure
May 28, 2021 Artists, Education, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists, Recording
James Rotondi and the renowned producer/multi-instrumentalist discuss Garbage and Helix, with additional insights from engineer/mixer Billy Bush.
Tags: garbage 2.0, guitar amplifiers, guitar pedals, helix rack, helix stomp, music production, nirvana, no gods no masters, record production, recording engineer, silversun pickups, smashing pumpkins, sonic youth
Bill Kelliher – The Mastodon Guitarist Riffs on Helix and Heaviness (and bestows a free preset)
Apr 15, 2021 Artists, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists, Recording, Thought Leadership
The past master of mammoth riffs initiates Barry Cleveland into the dark art of conjuring monster Helix tones.
Tags: Amp Modeler, brent hinds, david bottrill, Effects Pedals, electric guitar, guitar amps, guitar pedals, guitar technique, guitarist, heavy metal, helix floor, progressive metal, rhythm guitar, rock guitar
Helix for Neanderthals – Butch Walker’s Beastly Bag of Tricks
Mar 8, 2021 Artists, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists, Recording
James Rotondi and the celebrated guitarist, producer, songwriter, and performer talk tone, tech, and shoe size.
Tags: amp modelers, Avril Lavigne, Green Day, guitar, Guitar Effects, guitarist, helix rack, HX Stomp, Line 6 Helix, Multieffects, The Struts, Weezer
Rock, Race, and History: A Conversation with Vernon Reid
Feb 26, 2021 Artists, Education, Line 6 Artists, Thought Leadership
Joe Gore and the renowned guitarist discuss the racially fraught history of rock music and spotlight black guitarists that haven’t received their due.
Tags: living colour, r&b, rock and roll, rock guitar, vernon reid
Scott Holiday – The Fuzz Lord Enters the Halls of Helix
Jan 29, 2021 Artists, Education, Line 6 Artists
The tone-savvy Rival Sons guitarist tells James Rotondi why and how he made Helix Floor the centerpiece of his live performance “B Rig.”
Tags: amp modelers, classic rock, Effects Pedals, guitar, guitar amps, Guitar Effects, guitar player, guitar rig, guitarist, helix floor, mesa boogie, rival sons
Jeff Schroeder: When I Dream of Amps …
Dec 31, 2020 Artists, Education, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists, Thought Leadership
The Smashing Pumpkins and Night Dreamer guitarist shares four of his “dream” multi-channel amp and effects Helix presets.
Tags: billy corgan, Boss Effects, guitar, Guitar Amplifier, guitar pedals, guitarist, Joe Satriani, Line 6 Helix, night dreamer, Roland JC-120, smashing pumpkins, Surfing with the Alien, The Cure
Jeff Schroeder Shares His Helix Shoegaze Tones
Sep 21, 2020 Artists, Education, Gear Tutorials, Line 6 Artists, Thought Leadership
Jeff Schroeder (Smashing Pumpkins, Night Dreamer) offers a shoegaze guitar tone primer with audio examples and downloadable Helix presets.
Tags: Brad Laner, Guitar Effects, Helix Guitar Processor, My Bloody Valentine, psychedelic guitar, shoegaze music, smashing pumpkins, Swervedriver
