Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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its been over 10 years since Line6 released the original Helix amp modeler, since then the world of modelers and profilers have grown, so how does the latest version of the Helix Stadium XL stack up?

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:59 Let's hear Helix Stadium XL
4:28 a few disclaimers
6:25 Let's hear some classic Marshall tones
9:08 Let's talk about the good stuff (form factor and UI)
12:37 Focus Mode is really great
14:50 How does it sound? (compared to OG Helix?)
16:30 Let's hear the stock presets
20:17 My one big issue (gain structure)
22:21 The Hype Control
24:43 The Future of Guitar Amp Modeling
28:17 My plan for Helix Stadium XL (building a fly rig)
29:22 Who is this for? Should you upgrade?