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If you've got the cash to splurge, dive in and try it for a week to ten days. Should give you enough of an idea...at that point if it's not worth the extra coin, send it back
Nonetheless, I've decided I'm going to get a Helix to try as the convenience factor is massive. However I'm only going to buy one when I've sold enough gear to pay for it.
Current status: £1224 - (25 + 80 + 122) = £997 to go!
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Yeah totally agree bugger off Zodiac51. Don't come here talking about globular Helix's. Heretic you.
I'll get my coat.
And even then I suggest you buy from a store with a 14 days return policy (or even from their on-line site) so you've an opportunity to hear it in your home environment with your own gear, just in case you then discover it doesn't suit.
The other thing I would suggest is to be open-minded and compare it with other units such as AxFx, Amplifire, Headrush FX etc, so that you have a comparator not only tonally but functionality wise. If possible, play units side-by-side - although I appreciate only bigger stores are likely to have all of these in stock to demo. I can't stress enough that the functionality and ease of use on stage is particularly important if you are a gigging player and intend using this live.
I've not played a Helix, AxFx or Amplifire yet, but I didn't get on with units like the HD500x and Zoom G5 partly because of things like tone/noise, but largely because of 'tweakability'/functionality limitations and/or too many menus to scroll through. That's why so far I've stuck with my Tonelab LE and SE.
Its a big purchase, so regardless of what you read from others on reviews & forums, hear on videos, and your first impressions in store - ignore the hype and take your time! Its not about which units are good or bad or whether others love or hate certain units. Its only about what's right for you!
only my opinion but I think it sounds massively better
the HD500x always had a digital clang I could never dial out
long story short it meant I was so tight on space in the S-Max I could have a monitor or a guitar amp
so for the first time live I used the Helix only and monitored completely sans any valves on stage
I didn't hate it ....
in fact in a lot of ways it sounded great and felt really nice
im sitting evaluating my life choices now
Yup, now also looking for my coat...