Helix Stadium by Line 6: The Future of Guitar Tone Is Here

Helix Stadium by Line 6: The Future of Guitar Tone Is Here

Line 6 has ushered in a new era with Helix Stadium, the next-gen amp and effects processors that raise the bar set by the original Helix. At their core lies the all-new Agoura™ modeling engine, delivering ultra-authentic amp tone and responsiveness that reacts to your every nuance

Key Highlights:

  • Hype Control – Morph between true-to-life amp tone and polished, stage-ready sound with a single knob 

  • Proxy Cloning Engine – Capture amp, cab, and effect tones from the cloud 

  • Legacy Compatibility – Load presets from Helix and HX models seamlessly 

  • Touch Wizardry – A vibrant 8″ high-res touchscreen, Focus View, Preset Audition, graphic EQ, and intuitive touch zones make workflow fast and fluid 

  • Showcase™ Automation – An advanced engine that handles snapshots, backing tracks, MIDI switching, lighting cues — everything your rig needs 

  • Wireless Control – Built-in Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth for editing and remote control .

📦 Two Models: Floor & XL Floor

Helix Stadium Floor

  • Compact yet powerful; comes with one guitar input, XLR mic preamp, two effects loops, two expression pedal inputs, two drum‑trigger inputs.

  • USB‑C/A, micro‑SD slot, headphone out, MIDI I/O.

  • Acts as an 8‑channel audio interface.

Helix Stadium XL Floor

  • The flagship stage‑ready beast: adds a second guitar input, four effects loops, four expression pedals, four amp‑control outputs, and four drum‑trigger inputs.

  • Features 12 high‑contrast OLED scribble strips and a precision onboard expression pedal with toe switch.

  • Includes S/PDIF I/O, Nexus port for Expand D10, robust internal PSU, and premium aluminum/steel chassis 

🎛️ Expansion Gear

  • EX2 Expression Pedal – Top-grade aluminum with toe‑switch and dual outputs, plug‑and‑play with other Helix/HX/Pod devices 

  • Expand D10 Module – Adds 8‑channel optical output, Variax VDI, L6 LINK for Powercab, AES/EBU—connect via Nexus cable 

  • Helix Stadium Backpack – Rugged, padded, water‑resistant bag built for touring with dedicated laptop and accessories compartments 

💸 Pricing & Availability

  • Helix Stadium Floor – USD 1,799

  • XL Floor – USD 2,199

  • Expand D10 – USD 219

  • EX2 Pedal – USD 149

  • Backpack – USD 249

🔚 Final Take

With cutting-edge modeling, ergonomic touch controls, robust I/O, live automation, and seamless backwards compatibility, Helix Stadium is clearly tailored for touring pros, session players, and tone-seekers craving top-tier versatility. Whether you’re writing, performing, or recording, this rig is designed to be the heart of your setup—powerful, fluid, and fun.

Let me know if you’d like a more technical spec sheet, tone comparisons, or advice on whether the Floor or XL suits your style best!

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