Line 6 is offering a free Helix firmware update that introduces 16 new amplifier and effects models, along with several new features, including the ability to adjust Powercab parameters via L6 LINK for control over your entire rig.
You get:
8 New Amps: (Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, Helix Native, and HX Stomp only)
- Fullerton Nrm, based on the classic 1958 Fender 5C3 Tweed Deluxe (normal channel)
- Fullerton Brt, based on the classic 1958 Fender 5C3 Tweed Deluxe (bright channel)
- Fullerton Jump, based on the classic 1958 Fender 5C3 Tweed Deluxe (jumped channel)
- Grammatico Nrm, based on the modern 2016 Grammatico LaGrange (normal channel)
- Grammatico Brt, based on the modern 2016 Grammatico LaGrange (bright channel)
- Grammatico Jump, based on the modern 2016 Grammatico LaGrange (jumped channel)
- Revv Gen Red, based on the red (gain 2) channel of the Revv Generator 120
Ampeg SVT-4 PRO, based on the Ampeg SVT-4 Pro
8 New Effects:
- Distortion > Dhyana Drive (Mono, Stereo) based on the Hermida Zendrive
- Distortion > Heir Apparent (Mono, Stereo) based on the Analogman Prince of Tone
- Distortion > Tone Sovereign (Mono , Stereo) based on the Analgman King of Tome V4
- Distortion > ZeroAmp Bass DI (Mono, Stereo) based on the Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI V1
- Filter > Asheville Pattrn (Mono, Stereo) based on the Moog Moogerfooger MF-105M MIDI MuRF Filter (with both MuRF and Bass MuRF voicings)
- EQ > Low/High Shelf, Line 6 Original EQ
- EQ > Tilt, Line 6 Original EQ
And more! Visit the Line 6 website for more details. You can download the free Helix 2.81 Update from that website. The Helix Native 1.81 Update is also free to download from the Line 6 website. It includes the following new features:
HELIX/HX Preset Sharing—Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, Helix Native, HX Effects, and HX Stomp all now live within the same ecosystem. Using multiple windows within HX Edit and/or multiple instances within the Helix Native plug-in, individual blocks and entire presets can be freely dragged and dropped or copied and pasted between units. Aside from a few obvious caveats, all Helix and HX products can now share the same content
Hardware Compatibility Modes—Helix Native can now reflect the signal flow and model set of all Helix and HX hardware devices, so transferring presets to and from your DAW is even easier. In addition, Hardware Compatibility can be disabled, so the simultaneous model count is now limited only by the capacity of your computer
Undo/Redo—New Undo and Redo buttons have been added to the right of the Snapshots pull-down
MIDI Learn—Right-click on a parameter and select Controller Assign > MIDI Learn. A brain icon flashes. Send Helix Native a MIDI CC and the parameter is automatically assigned. (Note: Depending on your DAW, your track may not be set up for MIDI control)