Here for sale we have a Line 6 Helix Rack Unit, Rack Controller & Mission SP1-L6 Helix expression pedal. The Helix Rack unit is the top of the tree when it comes to the Helix range. Included in the sale is the associated Helix Control footswitch board & SP1-L6 expression pedal, along with the controller connection cable. This is an entire studio & touring rig ready for its new owner to make full use of. 

Here’s what Line 6 have to say: 

The Helix Rack redefines guitar processing, offering a groundbreaking platform that allows guitarists to recreate their ideal tones with remarkable authenticity and flexibility. Designed with dual DSP-powered HX modeling technology, Helix Rack delivers powerful, lifelike sound without compromise, making it an indispensable tool for both studio and live environments. For even more control, the Helix Control foot controller (sold separately) brings advanced features to the Helix Rack setup, adding hands-free parameter adjustments and innovative routing capabilities. Together, these units create a highly customizable guitar processing solution tailored to professional needs.

Key Features:

• HX Modeling Engine: Dual DSP engine enables 4 discrete stereo signal paths, 45 amps, 30 cabs, 16 mics, and 70 effects, all with a high degree of sonic authenticity.
• Impulse Response Support: Compatible with 3rd-party 1024/2048 cab IRs for personalized sound customization.
• High-Resolution Display: Large 6.2-inch 800x480 LCD ensures clear, fast, and intuitive control, minimizing menu diving.
• Extensive I/O Options: With 10 inputs, 12 outputs (including four FX loops), plus an 8-in/8-out USB audio interface, Helix Rack integrates seamlessly into complex setups.
• Comprehensive MIDI and CV Control: Supports up to 3 expression pedals, CV/Expression output, and advanced MIDI integration.
• Digital Audio I/O: AES/EBU and SPDIF connections with Wordclock sync.
• Top-Quality Input Dynamics: 123dB dynamic range for exceptional depth and ultra-low noise.
• Robust Construction: Built in a 3RU tour-grade rack enclosure, ensuring durability.

Why Choose Helix Rack?

Real Tone: Helix Rack’s HX modeling engine meticulously recreates the dynamic response and tonal depth of tube amplifiers. Every stage in an amp’s circuit is accurately modeled, delivering realistic feel and nuances like power supply ripple and tube sag. The result is a responsive, authentic playing experience, complete with options for loading custom IRs to further personalize tone.

Smart Interaction: 

The Helix Rack’s intuitive interface, centered on a large color LCD, removes the need for deep menu navigation. Paired with the Helix Control, users gain hands-free editing capabilities, allowing on-the-fly adjustments to parameters without interrupting performance. With Pedal Edit Mode, users can tweak any parameter via footswitches, making it ideal for live musicians who need rapid, intuitive control.

Flexible Routing: 

Helix Rack offers unmatched signal path flexibility, with four stereo paths per preset, allowing for intricate routing and wet/dry configurations. Create complex signal chains effortlessly and utilize up to four assignable effects loops to incorporate additional pedals and hardware seamlessly into your signal chain.

Line 6 Helix Rack Controller:

With tour-ready build quality, 12 touch sensitive footswitches for more control and a small LCD strip screen for each switch so you know exactly what you are changing this is the perfect add on to your helix setup.

Revolutionary Footswitches

We all know one of the biggest pains with digital amp systems is that they take so long to set up and changing things on the fly is not easy. Line 6 went above and beyond to make sure that wasn't the case with the Helix.

That is why Line 6 fitted a set of 12 touch sensitive footswitches that let you adjust pretty much any parameter on the fly. Got too much reverb? Want to change out an effect? no problem, the footswitches are the answer.

Reinvented UI

Most of you have probably looked at gear guides where someone has a switching system filled with strips of tape that say what each footswitch does. Say goodbye to that with the Helix as each footswitch not only has a multi colour LED indicator underneath but also a fully backlit LCD display.

The customizable LCD strips can be changed to say anything that helps you control your system. No matter if that is an internal effect in the unit, changing patches or even turning on one of your own separate pedals using the built in effects loop.

Tour Ready

With all this tech isn't it more likely for something to go wrong? Not at all, Line 6 have spent a long time finding all of the strongest possible parts so that you can take this on the road without failure.

Built with a solid-aluminum construction and with switches that can take thousands of presses before they even think about failing, the Helix has been made with touring guitarists in mind so you can rest assured that this will survive anything you can throw at it.

Specifications

• Capacitive touch-sensitive switches for parameter recall
• LCD Display
• Assignable RGB LED color rings
• Customizable LCD scribble strips
• Preset or stompbox modes
• Solid-aluminum construction
• Tour-grade footswitches
• Extruded metal design
• 4 expression pedal outputs
• USB output

Our ID: 10809262398910

Weight: Rack - 7.50kg

Foot Controller - 6.60kg

Expression Pedal - 1.45kg

Together - 15.55kg

Serial Number: Rack - (21)HDR0M6603005326

Foot Controller - (21)HDC0M6702000604

This rack unit, controller & expression pedal have been tested and are fully functional. The foot controller displays light signs of past use with the most apparent being very light markings to the chassis, visible only on close inspection. The foot controller & expression pedal have 3M ‘Dual Lock’ velcro applied to the bottom. Kettle lead power supply & ethernet controller connection cable included. Expression pedal cables not included. 

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.