Line 6 HELIX vs Headrush Pedalboard: which one to buy?

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In this video, we will compare the Line 6 Helix vs the HeadRush Pedalboard. We are gonna use two amp simulations: the one of the JCM 800 and the one of a Fender Deluxe Reverb, so that we can also compare the sound of amp modeler against the one of the real amps! In the demo song I'm gonna use only custom IR, while in the more sound section of the video, we will also hear the internal cab sim of the two units...I hope you enjoy and please don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell...it's gonna help me to make more videos like this...thank you!!!
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@telebiopic 4 года назад

Superb. You put in so much time and energy which is apparent in the quality of the final video uploaded. Thanks for making our purchase choices a wee bit easier. 🙏🙏🙏

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Thank you, really appreciated!

@FamiliaPhoenix 2 года назад

thank you for taking the time to do this for us

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

You are welcome! Thank you for your message!

@allthethingsurlooking4873 Год назад

Thank you for this excellent comparison. Excatly what I was looking for

@sixtythreechevy 3 года назад

Dude you deserve so many more subscribers. Very high quality video.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Thank you, your message really makes me happy!

@OnePercentersDotNet 3 года назад

Thank you for making these videos. I ordered a Headrush partly because of this video. Both units sound great, but the touch screen, looper, higher quality IRs, and cheaper price of the Headrush sold me. I agree that the Helix has more options on the cab sims, but I noticed in all of these demo and comparison videos that everyone is using IRs, not the modeled cabinet sims, so the Headrush is on it's way to me! Thanks again.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, you are welcome and I'm really happy to have been of some help!!! You are right....IRs are becoming more and more popular and everybody has his favorite ones. Thank you for sharing!

@OnePercentersDotNet 3 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr I think I saw on your website that you have IRs also, so once I get my board I'll definitely check out some of yours too.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Yes, I have 4 essential IRs that I did, that are the ones I always use. Thank you for checking them out!

@maxpower975 2 года назад

WOW and more WOOOOW what a great video! perfect planning, edition, content, playing skills. thanks you so much for your dedication. Happy new year!

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

Hi Max, thank you so much, I'm super happy that you like the video!!! Happy new year to you too!!!!

@ericschrdr 2 года назад

such good effort put into your review, thank you so much!

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

You are welcome! I'm happy that you appreciate the effort....your feedback is super important for me!!!

@gatoandsage 3 года назад

Great reviews! Amazing quality and greatly informative

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Thank you Josh, I'm supper happy that you like the video!!!

@UITATUBE 3 года назад

What a very well presented and informative video. I love how you get to use it as a way of perfecting your English as well ;)

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Thank you, really appreciated...the English is still an area of improvement...:)...

@nitinnareshdhiman6316 2 года назад

Thanks for all the work in creating this video! After watching I decided to go with Mesa Boogie Mark V tube amp.

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

You are welcome and...thank you for sharing your choice!

@valdemarpultz9278 2 года назад

amazing video - great work. Thanks!

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

Thank you so much, I'm happy that you like the video!!

@HankCScorpio 3 года назад

Honestly I expected the Helix to be much better. Kudos to Headrush. It may have limited effetcs but the amp simulation is amazing

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

@JohnOShaughnessy 2 года назад

Thanks, I am on the verge of buying one or the other and this video has definitely been helpful

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

You are welcome, I'm happy to have been of some help!!!

@JohnOShaughnessy 2 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr you certainly were! ;) but now Boss is shaking the branches with their new GX-100. Yet another worthy contender in the mix!

@gritsguitar 2 года назад

Wonderful demo. So complete. I need an integrated looper with my unit and Headrush suits the bill for me. Also I am not as tech savy as yourself and others....I need an easy rig to work...the Headrush suits me again. Thanks so much for your time and effort with this amazing video. :) Also, your playing skills are superb.

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

Thank you so much, I'm really happy tat you like the video and the playing!!!

@michaelodroski2077 3 года назад

I came here to see this exact video this was the first one that popped up. First great musicianship and music. Second this has to be one of the most comprehensive videos that I’ve ever seen. Thank you. They are very similar and even though the Headrush has a bigger screen and looper I think that I will be going with the Helix. I also think that most people have their minds made up before looking. I have friends that have both and they all love each what they have. The Helix meets my needs and I already have Line6 gear. I’m paying my HD 500 pedalboard to a guitarist that had his gear stolen. Again Leo thank you for the amazing video. I will be doing my own lesson video I hope that you check them out and let me know.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi Michael, thank you for sharing your opinion and for the compliments, that really means a lot to me! As regards your video: sure, let us know when they are ready. Thank you once more for your message!

@huemorris6099 4 года назад

I've been a Line-6 guy for two decades+... The sound differences betweent the two are there, but almost meaningles as it's such a subjective thing to begin with. After I tried them both, I ended up going with the HR unit, because it sounds great AND is a joy to work with. Not having to hook it to a computer to deeply(and comfortably) edit things is huge. With 3rd part IRs being the norm now, and being where a lot of your tone comes from, having twice as many different rigs to choose from just adds to the choices one has to make, HR may have less 'stuff', but in my opinion it has the right stuff in it. Great review & playing, btw!

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing your opinion with us! Thank you also for the compliments, really really appreciated!!!

@bonetrigger 3 года назад

I like the way you review products.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Thank you, really appreciated!!!

@Philminator 2 года назад

He's absolutely amazing. I hope someday one of the bigger channels can mention his channel, so he can get more exposure.

@t.c.ubelee2 4 года назад

Thank YOU! A very very good and well informing test imho. You are a fantastic guitarist and the equipment around you- yummi ;))) notin' compares to reality! Your test helped me a lot for a stage-solution...

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Thank you!!! Your message makes me happy!!!

@officialWWM 3 года назад

That is some next level playing there! I like both these units but I bought the Headrush because A, it's cheaper and B, it just looks a lot cooler!

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, thank you!!! Thank you also for sharing your opinion!

@rudyramos7211 3 года назад

Wow! they are close in sound quality but the selling factor for me is ease of programing and the Head Rush wins. Great talent and work on this video. I will purchase the Head Rush this week.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi Rudy, thank you for the compliments and for sharing your opinion with us!!!

@NateBrotzman 3 года назад

I like how the PRS he is playing in the left frame is on the stand in the right frame

@WarrenPostma 4 года назад

You are a very tasteful and skillful guitarist. nice playing sir.

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Thank you! really appreciated!

@Erfa 4 года назад

The most surprising part to me is that the real amps sound so much better than the models when you compare them side by side like this. But any of these units are going to be absolutely fine for live performances. The Headrush sounds a bit better to me, and the touch screen is a really big advantage when setting up rigs. Thanks for the video!

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

You are welcome! Thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

@LM2020 4 года назад

Great to see my HeadRush smashing the Helix here... Super satisfied with the HR.

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi Leo, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

@QuikdethDeviantart 4 года назад

I agree my friend, I love my hr

@fivefingerfullprice3403 2 года назад

The HR lost, did you watch the same video?

@seerking 2 года назад

@@fivefingerfullprice3403 actually the Boss GT 1000 is the only winner and their was no other pedal board here. Did you even watch the video?

@JKE2014 3 года назад

So glad I stumbled on your channel. These are fantastic unbiased reviews of great equipment, and your playing is CHOICE!! Thanks for what you do, friend

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

You are welcome!!! Thank you for letting me know and I'm really happy that you enjoyed the channel!!!

@yardrath 4 года назад

best socks of all the socks tests... ;-)

@henryside6248 3 года назад

Thanks! Your video is great. I have the Headrush Pedalboard. The touch screen, the interface, the drag and drop of the effects is very user friendly. Like, super easy. It is interesting that you prefer the light weight of the Helix. I like the sturdiness of the Headrush but I don't have to move it arround. The Helix has plenty of effects but sometimes less is more. I have never tried an Helix but I was surprised that it sounded that thin on the video, honestly (listening with Adam nearfield monitors and UAD soundcard). So, as you said, it is down to personal opinions. Btw, your playing is great too:) It keeps the attention of the listener.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion and for the compliments, that are very important for me!!

@Slavetskiy 4 года назад

Using Helix LT I'm not satisfied. But Headrush more natural. I have full jcm800, 2x12 cab, so with IR of this cab Headrush are same with jcm800. For my ears, btw. Thanks for your video and this big job. Hi from Sochi.

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Thank you, appreciated!!

@ransombaggins9301 4 года назад

Another great video! One note: I would have noted the Helix LT in the video title. Some might assume it was the Helix Floor. Personally, while I like all the extra FX in the Helix, I just LOVE the simplicity and ease of use of the Headrush products compared to the Line 6/Helix line. One big thing that keeps me from getting a multi-fx unit is the idea of having to deep-dive menus. I HATE that. After watching some videos on the Headrush, I think I could do that no problem. Definitely a much bigger PRO for me. 😃

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi, I also love the Headrush touch screen...it's a pity that they did not develop an app in order to control the Headrush with a computer. Thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

@HeadRushFX 4 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr Interesting opinion, the touch screen basically removes the need for any app since the HeadRushs is so easy to use. But what we did was include the "Hands Free Editing" which allows the users to edit anything in the chain with your feet. :)

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

@@HeadRushFXHi, touch screen and the hands free are really nice and great option. The point is that when I record music with my PC, my workflow is way better when I can edit with an app in the computer, without having to go back and forward between different peaces of hardware: the Headrush would stay on the floor (even not exactly close to my mixing desk) and I can change the presets and the parameters in the computer while I'm recording or re-amping. Obviously it's just my workflow and a personal opinion. Thank you for your message and for your interest in my channel!

@mrburns366 3 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr a PC editor is really a standard feature these days and Headrush should have one. i love the HR but sometimes i get the feeling their software team is run by 2 people

@FPVMgunit13 3 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr they may still do that

@crashnebula2772 4 месяца назад

i like the way this guy talks i mean, he has no enemies haha. anyway, great comparation leo, new sub. really liked the video

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 месяца назад

Thank you sooo much, I'm happy that you like the comparison and your subscription really means a lot to me!!!!

@DoctorMcFarlandStudios 4 года назад

I need to learn your editing skills. All the tones sounded great because the playing was great.

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Thank you, really appreciated!!!

@dc121677 3 года назад

*Headrush is more musical sounding...for sure *Great Job on this video ...!!!

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Thank you Dan, really appreciated...thank you also for sharing your opinion with us!

@jcarroyo200181 2 года назад

Both units have their own capabilities and sounds but my opinion Helix has better amps and variations of sounds that can be performed in studio or live. By watching this video I went ahead and purchased Helix LT and I love it. Thank you for this comparison 👏

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

You are welcome, I'm happy to have been of some help! Thank you also for sharing your opinions and you final decision!

@tossedpenny 3 года назад

Damn this is tough. I've narrowed it down to the Helix or Headrush and can swing either one money wise, but just can't decide for which one to pull the trigger. Definitely outstanding features in both units.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, thank you for your suggestion!

@mikeaustin4138 3 года назад

I left a comment yesterday explaining why I chose the Headrush that you may find helpful...

@rveurope 4 года назад

Excellent Play! Wonderful..for me more and more it manifests that the real amp is the sound i Like most..that JCm was way superiour as the Fender when clean..the JCM does not provide "cleans" so you can keep him in the comparison Chain " clean "? Happy Easter Weekend !

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi, yes the JCM can also provide cleans, but I would prefer to compare clean tones to the Deluxe Reverb. Thank you for your message and happy easter also to you!!!

@rveurope 4 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr thank you !

@MartinCraneRockbeast 3 года назад

Helix shown is the LT version.

@alvaroantonioocampogrey2823 4 года назад

Great demo lml (the kinda proggy lead :'))

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Thank you!!!

@jesus4pincho 4 года назад

The helix is more close to the saturation of the jcm but is very very muddy... I like the hr sound a lot, but it need a bit more of saturation

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi, I do agree, at the same level the HR is less gainy... thank you for your message.

@nigeldaddyo 2 года назад

Very important to take into account that he uses the same settings for each model. That means if one company’s real life physical benchmark was dark, bassy, bright, or whatever, the modeled version will reflect that. I have the LT and it sounds WAY better than what is represented here. My point? Many, if not all “differences” pointed out in the comments can be dialed out. As another example I got on Fractal’s waiting list for the M9 and took delivery from one of the first batches released. I spent a week A/B’ing it against my LT. long story short I sold the M9 (at a profit-woo hoo!). It’s SO close. There is no better (within the same price point) these days given where technology is at. I saw no point in learning a whole new ecosystem just for the sake of having the newest toy. I’ve heard all of these brands sound incredible and I’ve heard them all sound like crap. These days it comes down to having good ears, experience creating patches,and knowing how to play.

@jimtalltheislandbrothers6639 4 года назад

I have the headrush and would not change it for anything. Tried both side by side.

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

@pneptun 4 года назад

i came here to confirm for myself that Helix is the best on the market and this video actually made me change my mind a bit - the headrush wins it soundwise for me.

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi Jan, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

@AbeldeBetancourt 3 года назад

Ha, ha, ha! You can choose whatever makes you feel comfortable, but Helix actually is more accurate and has more sound stage. Maybe you liked the obvious HI-LO cuts in the Headrush (which people interprets as "tone" and "warmth". Cheers! *EDIT:* those cuts you can do on the Helix at will (and at multiple stages according to your own taste). *EDIT 2:* The Deluxe Reverb sounded awful on the Helix *LITE* , it does not sound like that in my Helix at all.

@Nobloodspills1 3 года назад

@@AbeldeBetancourt I'm in a fix between the two and maybe boss GT 1000(I wasn't that pleased with the sound and limited IR options) however I'm looking to use some ambient reverb astronomical kind of effects too. Also I'm looking to record through the latest iPad since I don't have a laptop or desktop. So which would you recommend? Note: I've been a line 6 user with the older pod hd models. But don't know which to go for

@Nobloodspills1 3 года назад

@@justinTime077 I went with the helix lt and it’s beautiful and probably suits me the best since I’ve been a user of line 6 products. Have had it for almost 4 months now

@E5PENMAKEMUSIC 3 года назад

i would buy the HR for the sound quality

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Ok, thank you for sharing your opinion!

@DoKsTa1 3 года назад

I just bought the HR

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, thank you for letting us know! If you want, please share the reasons why you bought it: I think it's gonna be interesting also for other guitarists! Thank you once more!

@DoKsTa1 3 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr My very good friend just bought the GT1000, and i was also prepared to get it also, But I had my eye on the HR for some time, as im useing the Bias FX software from postive grid, and im a visual person, and the HR is very close to the same view, I bought the HR, I ha got to say I also got the HR on a Sale price I just could go past, Id be happy with any top shelf PB, as its the first one ive bought..

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

ok, thank you for sharing your experience with us!

@rveurope 4 года назад

👍

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Thank you!

@Philminator 2 года назад

I ended up with the Headrush Gigboard. Smaller than the 2 here. I'm a bit of a noob though, it seems the Helix sounds more accurate whether using cab sim or IR. On the Headrush using cab sim, it doesn't seem as accurate if not mistaken. However IR on Headrush makes it sound more accurate. If what I said even made sense. I'm confused because I though all amps or cabs in Headrush were created from IR's.

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

Hi, what you are saying makes sense, absolutely. Good IRs are a key component for a good tone and sometimes the IRs that came with the pedalboard are not good enough. Thank you for your message and for sharing your experience!

@Philminator 2 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr Thanks for your reply. I may just have to buy your IR set you have for sale.

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

They could help...thank you in advance for your interest in my IRs!

@mikeaustin4138 3 года назад

When I bought my Headrush (upgrading from the Eleven Rack) I considered that the Helix was $700 more expensive and I decided that I don't need that many amps models, effects, etc. The Headrush covers all the bases with what it offers. The Helix offers more redundancy, if that makes sense. If money was no object, I would probably gone with the Axe Fx, but my feeling is that the Headrush offers 80% of the Helix at (1000/1700) * 100 = 59% of the price. More importantly, I serious doubt the vast majority of users could tell the difference in a true random blindfold test.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi Mike, thank you for sharing your opinion!!!

@MartinCraneRockbeast 3 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr Helix here was the LT version so much cheaper.

@mahmoudelsaify7674 3 года назад

Ive had the eleven rack is the headrush any better? Or the same tone with Just the capability of uploading custom IR ?

@mikeaustin4138 3 года назад

@@mahmoudelsaify7674 I think the Headrush is a huge improvement, especially if you're more than a "bedroom" player. I had to buy a midi controller for the ER and then had to assign the switches. This is built into the HR, at a savings of $300-$400. There are slightly more models in the HR than ER. There's no app to configure the HR as there is with the ER, but the touch screen interface almost compensates for it. HR upgraded to engine and added more DSP processors, so it sounds better. The custom IRs make a *huge* difference in the tone, but I use my HR with an amp using the 4-cable method, so I don't utilize the IRs.

@FPVMgunit13 3 года назад

@@mikeaustin4138 what's the ER?

@alexsandrrudenko 3 года назад

Headrush cool 😎 very good

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Thank you!

@marcoriente3166 4 года назад

È la prima volta che vedo un tu video. Fatto BENISSIMO! Una curiosità, ma ti xe venexian?

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Grazie, molto apprezzato! Many of you ask me where I come from ... I promised that if I reach 10k subs I will reveal it ... :)

@marcoriente3166 4 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr semo drio spetar sta rivełasion 😅

@Matthew_Scan 2 года назад

I’d like a Boss GX 100 with a Headrush type screen, the screen on is is from the 1980s looks out dated

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

Hi Matthew, thank you for sharing!

@Scott__C 4 года назад

I think the other things to mention are that Headrush has the LED scribble strips and Helix LT doesn't. That's a huge + when playing live, you can look directly at the switch, not at the screen. To get that feature on Helix, you have to spend $700 US more. The whole numbers of specific effects I think is also overrated. If there are 25 distortion pedal models, most of us will only use a few, same with most other effects. I've had a Helix for a couple of years. It's a great product, but when the next version of Headrush comes out, I'll likely give it a go. As others have said, they're pretty much all great now, so it's nice to have the problem of choosing between them. ;)

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion with us...pretty good points!

@christianpucciarelli 3 года назад

Hi lei,can u tell me wich are the 2 irs you used ? Both the marshall and fender ones :)

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, if I remember it well, I've used a Celestion IR of a celestion greenback G12M open back (for the Marshall) and a Two Notes IR of a Jensen speacker (for the Fender). Thank you for your question!

@QuikdethDeviantart 4 года назад

The Headrush is superior for sound; also they’ve expanded the amount of effects with a free patch... this category is irrelevant for that reason, each company will continue to add things, tweak ui features, etc. so it’s hard to predict in the long run who’s better there. Effects that aren’t useful are common once you get past 40 or so anyways. The last, and perhaps biggest reason to get the HR is the DSP power... you just don’t come across grayed out options very much like you do on the LT, and the hr is built with the future updates in mind. It has plenty of computer power to keep up with improvements for some time to come. And since most people use 3rd party IRs the mic options aren’t very important, either. Get the full HR rather than a pared down helix. Or the gig board instead of helix stomp. For the price of a full helix I got the HR pedalboard AND 2 FRFR108s. A no brainer.

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

@QuikdethDeviantart 3 года назад

@@justinTime077 maybe... but for me, I’m happy. I downloaded the latest patch and in reality the only thing I use is the ambiverb and I’ve switched out my OCDs for OCD2s... oh, the k (klon) drive shows up in one of my rigs... but really none of it was going to make our break my sound as it is... I really don’t care if they never throw out another update, unless I suppose they’ve improved something I already use, but as I stated it’s not about quantity. I’ve found a handful of great sounds for my gigging purposes and I pretty much stick with that... I’m sure most guitarists do the same... it’s the keyboard players who are guilty of changing software every show!

@a.l.1044 4 года назад

Thank you for the comparison! Do you always use the Helix with the volume knob maxed up? Is it better than keeping the volume at, say, 12 o'clock?

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi, I don't use the Helix always maxed out, even thought I didn't notice differences in the sound of the Helix rising the volume, I mean obviously it sounds louder but the tone character stays the same. On the other hand, if you maxed out the HR, it tend to become distorted: I noticed it mainly with clean tones. Thank you for your message!

@matteoquintavalle1 4 года назад

Thanks for the feedback Leo, by the way, you are Italian of course, but your accent sounds familiar. R U from Veneto Region?

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

You are welcome Matteo! Well, I get a lot of questions about my nationality and region of origin ... I promise that if I reach 10k subs ... I will reveal the secret ...😊😊😊

@nicholash8021 3 года назад

I bought the Helix and returned it for the Headrush for two reasons: The helix didn't support delay/reverb spill when changing to a new rig/scene. It would let you do it only within the same scene when changing presets within a rig/scene. Also the headrush had noticeably lower latency when playing. It felt more natural and real whereas the Helix felt like there was a touch of latency between the time I plucked the string to the time the sound came out. It wasn't a lot, but just enough to make it feel less engaging. The headrush felt more like being connected to a real amp. I'm not 100% crazy over the Headrush's dirty tones, but no other modeler beats its clean tones in my opinion.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi Nicholas, thank you for sharing your opinion and experience..interesting!

@ksjohnson8197 2 года назад

Hi Nick. Thanks for the comment about the latency thing. I thought it was just me. I have the PODGO and the Headrush MX-5. The HR feels more natural to me. I also like the no spillover on FX. Also the HR sounds fuller and a bit less fizzy to my ears. Definitely keeping the HR and really considering selling the PODGO. The HR has less switches which is ok because I have a Line6 HX FX I'm going to hook up to the HR via 4 cable method.

@accidentals_hacks 3 года назад

While the headrush looks better, I’m concerned with the Amazon reviews mentioning abrupt failures and lack of support when failures occur.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing you opinion! I've not had experience with the Headrush support...therefore I can't tell..

@guitarlink79 4 года назад

In this video the Headrush blows the Helix out or the water for sound, audio quality and tone, thou they are very close on features, the Helix has a small advantage, but I will go with the Headrush because of sound quality.

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi Jonathan, thank you for sharing your opinioin with us!!!

@phelipehulk 4 года назад

I dont know what advantage Helix has, but i know the Helix has a huge flaw. DSP limit. If you plug two amps on the same line (in parallel), you cant do anything else on that line. Sure you have two effects chains on the Helix, but what if you want the delay and reverb on the end of your effects chain while keeping your distortion/overdrive/Effects on the first chain? As far as i know, the headrush allows you to use even 8 amps in parallel. Only advantage Helix would have is the number of users, since that gives me plenty of resources online to find patches and etc. Otherwise its a weaker unit than the Headrush in my opinion.

@shoveler21 3 года назад

love love my HR, think I might sell my Mesa Dual Rec half stack now...... not joking after playing my HR in stereo thru 108's. Cant go back to old school shit.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion!

@sublyme2157 3 года назад

I love this video, thanks for all the time and effort you gave making it. And the winner is... Marshall! :)

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

You are welcome!!! Thank you for letting me know...I'm really happy that you enjoyed the video!!!

@deathinsight Год назад

I am very surprised to hear you pick the helix. I am listening through really nice headphones at max quality, and the Headrush sounds say better to my ears. I'm sure the Helix does a ton of crazy stuff, but I can tell it's a digital multi effects unit when running distortion. Nothing will beat the real amp/mic, but the headrush got much closer than the helix did.

@LeoGibsonGtr Год назад

ok, thank you for sharing your findings!

@JiTiAr35 4 года назад

Kemper vs Mooer GE250 tone matching, please.

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi, good suggestion! I will try to do my best, eventhought I have several video in pipeline. Thank you for your message!

@JiTiAr35 4 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr Thank you. Much appreciated.

@thisspringboy 3 года назад

What ir were you using with the Headrush?

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, if I remember it well, I've used a Celestion IR of a celestion greenback G12M open back (for the Marshall) and a Two Notes IR of a Jensen speacker (for the Fender). Thank you for your question!

@veiga7658 4 года назад

Why isn't the number of available pedal switches a considered feature for this kind of head-to-head?

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi, I'm considering the number of foot switches: you can find the info in the comparison chart at 7:31 Thank you for your question!

@stvwcioihbd9764 Год назад

what its the second Song called sir?

@heindevicqdecumptich8414 2 года назад

I have the a Headrush but I tested the Helix before i bought it. Why i chose the Headrush is because of the sound quality. Especially the distortions are more natural. With the Headrush you can hear 6 strings where the Helix makes 1 distorded electronic tone. Most FX like delay’s, chorus, etc….the Helix does good job and yes Helix has more FX. Personally i don’t use that much. I just want the basic FX and good Amp simulations….so the choice was easy. Headrush blows the Helix away…

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience!

@thiagoborsari7364 3 года назад

The Headrush pedalboard is selling now for half the price of the Helix in Europe and you get the Headrush FrFR 108 for free that alone would costs aroung €220,00.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Yes, that'a a pretty good deal....on the other hand it's pretty unbelievable how much the Helix is retaining it's price...

@thiagoborsari7364 3 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr yes it is. Took the deal in the end. Headrush pedalboard + Headrush FRFR 108 + Peavey head 6505 + for the same price of a Helix.

@thiagoborsari7364 3 года назад

Thanks for your reviews BTW. They are the most complete on youtube.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Thank you Thiago, really appreciated!

@thiagoborsari7364 3 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr thank you sir for your amazing job on youtube.

@craigharrison5406 3 года назад

The headrush wins it for me...based on the sound and the fact it is $500 cheaper than the helix, plus an easy to use touchscreen makes it an easy choice.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi Craig, thank you for sharing your opinion!

@zzzyxwv 3 года назад

Tube amp wins thumbs up. My HR collects dust. I’m down to marshall jcm800 flanger wah compressor and powersoak between amp and cab. Can play in basement without scaring my cat!

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

@MartinCraneRockbeast 3 года назад

Only if you like having one sound to work with.

@girmanthapa1645 7 месяцев назад

It's damn too tough to choose which I should buy.. As I'm an effect guy which the helix has alot more then headrush.. But I'm also a guitar tone, looping guy who likes to make his own tone and loop alot which the headrush has better sound quality then helix..

@LeoGibsonGtr 7 месяцев назад

Hi, thank you for sharing! Yes, it's an hard choice....Line 6 has upgraded the cab sim with the possibility for instance to change the position of the mic across the cab....where Headrush has a pretty primitive cab sim...this for me is pretty important. Thank you!

@lalomarmal 2 года назад

In the US Helix is 600 USD more expensive than the Headrush. With that +60% difference in price, would you still prefer the Helix? Tks

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

Hi...good point...the difference is too high...I would have to think about it twice for sure....

@Reckor94 2 месяца назад

Hello Leo, Which one would you choose now, headrush core (or prime) or Helix.

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 месяца назад

Well, I have never tried the Core or the Prime, but I can tell you that I'm not a great fan of Headrush pedalboards....the missing computer app and the primitive cabinet simulation...in this price range...are not acceptable for me....I'm sorry.

@Reckor94 2 месяца назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr Thanks sir, I agree. I just have to wait if line 6 joins the new generation of amp modelers with AI

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 месяца назад

Yes, and Helix with profiles / AI...would be great! Thanks!

@TexTr0 4 года назад

I had the Headrush for around 6 months, after which it broke.... There was a loose footswitch I wanted to tighten, because it was not registering presses sometimes. So I opened the unit to hold the swith from the inside, else it would be spinning. Put it back together and it wouldn't boot anymore only said Loading" in the screen and had an empty rig in the background. Tried everything I could find on the internet, reinstalled the firmware, left it running for almost 2 hrs in this state - nothing. It was still under warranty so I gave it to the shop I bought it from, they told me they will send it to Headrush for inspection. After almost a month I finally got an answer - the device is irreparable and since it is sold out for weeks on end they cant replace it.... Got my money back and ordered a Helix Floor Gold Edition (was cheaper than the standard black and I kinda like the contrast it has between the gold and black). I now have it for around a month and a half and man I do love all the options it has over the Headrush: Extended routing options, the built in cabs with adjustable mic distance, early reflection etc. Also the processor seems much more powerful and I can't get it to be "overloaded". I had one preset in the HR which gave me noticable latency even tho it was rather "simple": Input Gate - Pitch Shift (-3 semi tones) - Peavey - IR (Hesu 2x12 from Ola Englund) - Output As for sound neither unit is far superior in my opinion - they are pretty close to each other and on both I can create the sounds that I am after without problem. The only thing I miss from the HR is the touchscreen, that is one of the best features it had. To compensate for that the Helix can be edited with "HX Edit" from the PC which is also quite nice, because you can sit and play comfortably while dialing in a preset, instead of always bending down to the unit. Overall I think both units are excellent and it comes down to personal preference which is "better".

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi Andreas, thank you for your very valuable experience, I think it is very useful for helping our guitar friends to make the right decision! Thank you once more!

@TheBluesine 3 года назад

Maybe you should of taken it too an actual repairer or even better, take it back to where you bought it and have it fixed under warranntee!!!!! Bit of a silly move on your part.

@TexTr0 3 года назад

@@TheBluesine To be honest it felt kind of silly to file a warranty claim for a loose foot switch, send it across the country to the shop I bought it from and having to wait one or two weeks for something that took me 20 minutes. I had sucessfully fixed my buddys HR which had the exact same issue with the switches. Also I am quite handy when it comes to electric devices, as I repair most of the electrical devices at my house on my own and occasionally I get to repair more complex stuff(PCB's, motherboards, processors) due to my job

@johnkarakatsianis7281 3 года назад

Headrush sounds more real to my ears....also it may have less amps and settings of mics than the helix....but there is a gap of 300€ between helix lt and headrush....headrush is cheaper and still sounds better, so I’ll go for the headrush

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi John, thank you for sharing your opinion!

@johnkarakatsianis7281 3 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr great demo Leo!!

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Thank you!!!

@cvidal2702 3 года назад

The only way to truly compare tones is to play the same riffs while switching between systems . Different techniques being played, in-between switching systems doesn't provide a neutral field in which the tones can be judged fairly.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, I don't know if I properly understood your message, but it should be what I did starting from 9:20 Thank you for your message!

@NuggetFace 3 года назад

9:49 10:05

@MrReStories 4 года назад

This subject is so hard to get your head around. Both units are excellent but are quite different in many ways. The Helix is a "tweaker's" delight. Given 10 minutes I could make the Helix patch sound identical to the Headrush. But it does seem that out of the box, the Headrush sounds very good straight away. The helix does have a learning curve. I hated mine until lockdown where all of a sudden I had time to tweak. I discovered that my dislike was based on my ignorance of how to properly use the unit. Rule 1 with the Helix, go to global settings and set the global eq to roll off below 100hz and above 7.5khz. Then the unit starts to sound like a guitar amp instead of a fuzz pedal. There are so many other things you can adjust to sculpt your sound and I think this is part of the issue between the two units. The HR is just not as versatile, it gets 75% of the job done very well but falls short in the last 25%. Having said that, for 90% of guitarists the 75% is more than enough. I know I'd be more than happy with the HR as I'm in that 75% range myself. I'll just never need all the functionality that my Helix has. I'm very tempted to buy a HR to see if I'm right because the one HUGE drawback for me is the woefully bad looper in the Helix. If I'd known how bad it was I would never have bought it, also the tuner is poor too. Thanks so much for you excellent comparison, it has rekindled my interest in the HR. (BTW, I also use an AXE FX8 live and it sounds superior to the Helix the way the HR does in your video. It just sounds more " Ampy" and organic than the Helix - wow, I almost talked myself into an HR) Peace to all of you 😎

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Thank you Mike for your message, your appreciation in the video and for sharing your experience with us!

@MrReStories 4 года назад

Hi Leo, I've just ordered one...how about that😜?

@dewinchy 3 года назад

You could use an external looper with your Helix if that's the problem...

@MrReStories 3 года назад

@@dewinchy I've got a Boomerang lll looper but the whole point of going to an "all in one solution" was that it was... all in one. I don't want to have to plug anything else in. I've just escaped pedal board hell, I don't want to go back there☺

@xMoRRiiS 3 года назад

Mike after a year with both rigs which one do you prefer? I’m considering buying the head rush atm but concerned that they don’t offer many updates or additional FX like the helix.

@shanevan1 Месяц назад

What does Ir stand for?

@LeoGibsonGtr Месяц назад

Impulse Response: it’s a simulation of a cabinet. Thanks!

@TechMyLifeVideo 3 года назад

Title says “Helix”, but it is the “Helix LT”, a much more cut down unit.

@sassythesasquatch6952 3 года назад

they're still the same engine just smaller in size and more affordable. so technically speaking its the same thing just less outer features (knobs, inputs for pedals etc)

@NuggetFace 3 года назад

9.49 10.05

@misschelydelta 4 года назад

Come for the Helix stay for the great player.

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Thank you, really really appreciated!!!

@tonepilot 4 года назад

I find the Headrush sounds a little less “midi” than the Helix. Closer to the real amp. The Helix has some digital artefacts up on the higher strings.

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

@chrischris7180 3 года назад

Headrush definetly sounds closer to real amp than Helix.

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion!

@martymuse5891 3 года назад

270 presets on the headrush only 80 on the line 6

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi Marty, thank you for pointing it out!

@ctld5266 4 года назад

Lower the master on the helix, you will get far closer to the real jcm 800

@user-mq1os8fi9m 2 года назад

Была бы у меня возможность сравнить эти два процессора лоб в лоб, то я бы может и поменял свою точку зрения.Но из-за того, что я живу далеко от крупных городов, пришлось выбирать девайс по обзорам. В итоге я купил себе HeadRush pedalboard и не жалею. Единственный его минус - это вес, перемещаться с ним в автобусе с одного конца города в другой - каторга. На этом видео Line6 звучит пожирнее и я склонен к мнению автора. Но, с другой стороны, всё дело в умении накрутить хороший звук. Бывают моменты, когда звук отвратительный и ничего нельзя сделать, но это точно не про HeadRush. Так что, надеюсь, что я не продешевил в своем выборе.

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion and experience!!!

@jeffzachritz8879 2 года назад

In every instance I felt the Headrush sounded better than the Helix.

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion!

@MrJaydeep777 3 года назад

Awesome guitar playing! Do you give lessons via Skype?

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, please send me an email here and we can talk about it: leogibsongtr@gmail.com Thank you!

@FPVMgunit13 3 года назад

Check.out steve stine!!

@1982joe1982 Месяц назад

Where is the comparison?

@LeoGibsonGtr Месяц назад

May I ask you what do you mean? You have a comparison of all the different features offered by the unit with a comparison chart....then you have the tone compared both in a full song and then using solo tracks....

@prodigyrecordskatni9610 3 года назад

Headrush Sounds more Brighter then Helix

@LeoGibsonGtr 3 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing you opinion!

@jazzylei143 4 года назад

Wow. But i prefer the Helix

@LeoGibsonGtr 4 года назад

Hi, thank you! I also slightly prefer the Helix

@JoshyyJay 4 года назад

sahara lei Luna yes

@mikegayda715 2 года назад

If anyone says they could hear a "better than" sound I think your lying lol I think it comes down to ease of use

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

😊 Hi Michael thank you for sharing your opinion! And yes, they both sounds good....

@mikegayda715 2 года назад

@@LeoGibsonGtr Great job on the video

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

Thank you, really appreciated!!

@ienigma220 4 года назад

Was your Fender out of tune? Something sounded off pitch...?

@t.c.ubelee2 4 года назад

really...? if its in tune, it's not a fender...;))

@mrburns366 3 года назад

sounded fine to me. only noticed intentional pitch bending with the whammy. 🤷‍♂️

@afterthefox7 4 года назад

What did he say?

@desconocidoin 2 года назад

0:52

@erenmalcok85 2 года назад

I've used analog pedals for years. I used line 6 products as digital pedals. But line 6 sounded too digital, and this time I wanted to give Headrush the chance. I don't think of going back to the Analog pedal anymore. Headrush is so realistic and natural.

@LeoGibsonGtr 2 года назад

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience!