Line 6
Helix
The amp-modeler that rewrote the rulebook on live guitar tone.
Why Helix players love Fader & Knob
- 1
Every recipe includes exact Helix block names, so you never have to guess which model matches the original gear.
- 2
Signal-chain order is mapped one-to-one — drop blocks in the same order and you are 90% there before you touch a knob.
- 3
Settings are translated to Helix parameter ranges, not generic 0-10 values.
- 4
Snapshots, footswitch assignments, and routing tips are included when a recipe calls for them.
Helix Recipes
Every recipe with a Helix translation, ready to dial in.
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Pride and Joy
David Gilmour
Comfortably Numb
Jimi Hendrix
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Kurt Cobain
Smells Like Teen Spirit
John Frusciante
Under the Bridge
Slash
Sweet Child O' Mine
Eddie Van Halen
Eruption
The Edge
Where the Streets Have No Name
John Mayer
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
Eric Clapton
Layla
Mark Knopfler
Sultans of Swing
B.B. King
The Thrill Is Gone
Jack White
Seven Nation Army
Tom Morello
Killing in the Name
James Hetfield
Master of Puppets
Angus Young
Back in Black
Carlos Santana
Smooth
Pete Townshend
Won't Get Fooled Again
Jerry Garcia
Truckin'
Alex Lifeson
Tom Sawyer
Brian May
Bohemian Rhapsody
Tony Iommi
Iron Man
Randy Rhoads
Crazy Train
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Texas Flood
Joe Satriani
Surfing with the Alien
Noel Gallagher
Wonderwall
Johnny Marr
How Soon Is Now?
Keith Richards
Start Me Up
Billy Gibbons
La Grange
Dimebag Darrell
Walk
Jimmy Page
Whole Lotta Love
Jimmy Page
Stairway to Heaven
David Gilmour
Time
Slash
Welcome to the Jungle
Eddie Van Halen
Panama
John Mayer
Gravity
Jonny Greenwood
Creep
Alex Turner
Do I Wanna Know?
James Hetfield
Enter Sandman
Dave Murray
The Trooper
Adam Jones
Schism
Matt Bellamy
Plug In Baby
Dan Auerbach
Lonely Boy
Gary Clark Jr.
Bright Lights
Joe Bonamassa
Sloe Gin
Kirk Hammett
Fade to Black
Josh Homme
No One Knows
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Little Wing
David Gilmour
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Angus Young
Thunderstruck
Gear → Helix Model Mappings
Real gear names mapped to their Helix equivalents.
Effects Pedals
| Real Gear | Helix Model |
|---|---|
| Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808 | Scream 808 |
| Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi | Triangle Fuzz |
| Boss DS-1 Distortion | Deez One Vintage |
| Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face | Arbitrator Fuzz |
| Dunlop Cry Baby Wah | Chrome |
| Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe | Gray Flanger (or Legacy Uni-Vibe) |
| Electro-Harmonix Small Clone | 70s Chorus |
| DigiTech Whammy | Pitch Wham |
| MXR Phase 90 | Script Mod Phase |
| Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster | Kinky Boost |
| MXR Distortion+ | Minotaur |
| Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble | 70s Chorus |
| MXR Flanger/Doubler | Courtesan Flange |
| Marshall Shredmaster | Deez One Mod |
| Boss DD-3 Digital Delay | Simple Delay |
| Electro-Harmonix Micro Synth | 3 OSC Synth |
Amps
| Real Gear | Helix Model |
|---|---|
| Fender Vibroverb (Blackface) | US Deluxe Vib |
| Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 | WhoWatt 100 |
| Marshall Super Lead 1959 | Brit Plexi Brt |
| Marshall JCM800 2203 | Brit 2204 |
| Vox AC30 | Essex A30 |
| Two Rock Custom Reverb | Derailed Ingrid |
| Fender Champ | US Small Tweed |
| Fender Bassman | US Deluxe Nrm |
| Silvertone 1485 Amp | US Small Tweed |
| Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ | Cali Rectifire |
| Marshall JTM45 | Brit J45 Nrm |
| Mesa/Boogie Mark I | Cali Texas Ch1 |
| Fender Twin Reverb | US Double Nrm |
| Laney LA100BL Supergroup | Brit Plexi Brt |
| Randall Century 200 | PV Panama |
| Supro Thunderbolt S6420 | Soup Pro |
| Mesa/Boogie Mark IV | Cali IV Lead |
| Diezel VH4 | Das Benzin Lead |
| Fender Deluxe Reverb | US Deluxe Nrm |
| Fender Vibro-King | US Deluxe Vib |
| Dumble Overdrive Special | Cartographer |
| Ampeg VT-40 | Ampeg B-15NF (or SV Beast Nrm) |
Microphones
| Real Gear | Helix Model |
|---|---|
| Shure SM57 | 57 Dynamic |
| Sennheiser MD421 | 421 Dynamic |
| Royer R-121 | Ribbon 121 |
| Neumann U87 | 87 Condenser |
| AKG C414 | 414 Condenser |
Cabinets
| Real Gear | Helix Model |
|---|---|
| Marshall 4x12 Cabinet (Greenback) | 4x12 Greenback25 |
| Marshall 1960A 4x12 (G12T-75) | 4x12 XXL V30 |
| Fender 1x12 Open-Back | 1x12 US Deluxe |
| Vox 2x12 (Celestion Blue Alnico) | 2x12 Blue Bell |
| Mesa Rectifier 4x12 (Vintage 30) | 4x12 Cali V30 |
| Orange PPC212 (Vintage 30) | 2x12 Cali V30 |
| 1x10 Combo Cabinet | 1x10 US Princess |
Helix Tips
Get more out of your Helix with these practical tips.
1Snapshots for instant tone switching
Assign different amp, effect, and mix settings to each snapshot so you can jump between rhythm, lead, and clean tones without audible gaps or preset-loading delays.
2Scream 808 drive sweet spot
The Scream 808 model reacts best with Drive between 3 and 4. Keep the Level high and Tone around noon for a classic tube-screamer push that tightens up any amp model.
3Use the impedance circuit
Helix models the input impedance of the first block in your chain. A wah or fuzz first will feel different than a buffer. Experiment with the global impedance setting to nail the feel of vintage stompboxes.
4Parallel paths for wet/dry
Split your signal into Path A (dry amp) and Path B (modulation and delay) to keep your core tone punchy while adding lush ambient effects on a separate path.
Related Articles
2026-03-29
Fix Thin Modeler Tone: 5 Settings to Check Right Now
If your modeler sounds thin and weak, it's almost always one of five settings. Here's the systematic fix.
2026-03-25
The 4-Wire Method Explained: How to Use Your Modeler with a Real Amp
The complete guide to 4-cable method (4CM) for Helix, Quad Cortex, and other modelers. Use your favorite effects with your real amp tone.
2026-03-23
The 7 Best Helix Amp Models for Blues Tone
From SRV Texas shuffle to B.B. King smooth leads. These Helix amp models nail every shade of blues.
2026-03-19
Helix vs Quad Cortex: Which Modeler Is Right for You?
The two biggest names in guitar modeling, compared head to head. Amp models, routing, workflow, captures, and which one fits your playing style.
2026-03-13
How to Dial In a Great Tone on Any Modeler in 10 Minutes
Stop tweaking for hours. This step-by-step process works on Helix, Quad Cortex, Katana, and any modeler.
2026-03-12
How to Get Stevie Ray Vaughan's Tone on Line 6 Helix
The complete SRV Helix preset guide. Amp model, drive settings, and the secret sauce that makes it sound like Texas.
2026-03-10
Why Your Modeler Tone Sounds Fizzy (And How to Fix It)
That harsh, fizzy high-end is the #1 complaint about modelers. Here's what causes it and 5 ways to fix it today.
Make Helix your default platform
Set Helix as your default and every recipe will automatically show the Helix translation first.
Set Helix as Default