TC Electronic Helix
As would be expected from TC, the Helix is just a great phaser. With its simple controls, its multiple sounds and of course, TonePrint, you can really find your own personal phase sound. The best part of this pedal is the mix knob, something many phase pedals could benefit from. Great pedal. Great sounds.
External Control: APP/TPRINT
Cost: $
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Interface: 4/5
This is mostly a standard layout for a phaser. That being said the switchable phase types are easily accessed. The uncommon mix knob adds a magnificent amount of control.
Versatility: 3.5/5
Having control over the mix is a nice addition that adds versatility. Combine that with the TonePrint and two phaser options and you are looking at one of the more versatile, yet smaller sized phasers available.
Clarity of Effect: 4.5/5
You can tweak this pedal to create any version of a phase that you need, and it really works wonders on your tone. You do not lose any of your signal, and because of splendid addition of the mix knob, you have total control of the effect.
Complexity: Simple
Live application: 3.5/5
This stompbox is easy to use in a live setting, but it does take some time to dial up a new sound on stage. This can be quite a subtle pedal or it can be a dominating effect. Know how to create the sound you’re looking for before the gig! Or, use the TonePrint to save one effect and have another always dialed up!
Product Information
Enter the Helix
No you’re not hallucinating, the HELIX PHASER has finally landed and it’s ready to take your tone to new inspiring heights with all the massive mind-bending swooshes and swirly goodness you could possibly desire. But be warned! Once you turn this pedal on, you may never want to turn it off again.
• Amazing range of high-quality phaser tones
• TonePrint enabled
• True Bypass
Total Tonal Awesomeness
Tons of guitarists throughout history have sworn by phasers as their secret tone weapon. It’s an effect that’s helped define countless legendary records within the world of pop, rock, metal and indie and once you kick in HELIX PHASER, you’ll know why! With its extensive set of controls, HELIX PHASER enables you to dial in everything from vibrant vintage-sounding Gilmour swirls, big and bold Van Halen sweeps to more modern phaser tones a la Smashing Pumpkins and Radiohead. Now add TonePrint and True Bypass to the mix and you have your new favorite sonic drug.
Waves of Versatility
You know we can’t release anything without putting that certain TC twist on it. So instead of making a simple set-it-and-forget-it phaser, we went ahead and created the most flexible and versatile phaser ever. You’ll get everything from subtle sweeps to massive sonic bends straight out of the box, but hook it up to our free TonePrint Editor and all that’s left to say is HOLY MOTHER OF TONE! Tone-tweaking paradise awaits, with only the sky and your imagination as the limit.
Extremely versatile phaser pedal puts a powerful arsenal of high-quality phaser tones at your feet
Offers amazing high-quality phaser tones out of the box to immediately take your soundscape to a new level
TonePrint-enabled to let you beam cool signature tones into your pedal with the free TonePrint App
Design your own customized phaser effects from scratch with free TonePrint Editor for PC, Mac*, and iPad*
Four-knob interface allows extensive tonal tweaking while remaining highly intuitive to let you focus on playing
True bypass allows for optimum clarity and zero high-end loss when the pedal is off
Optional buffered bypass mode prevents high frequency loss from long cable runs
Kill-Dry feature removes the dry signal path for use with parallel effects loops
True stereo I/O provides incredibly wide three-dimensional tones
Compact format fits on any pedal board
High-quality components to give you incredible tone-defining impact
Sturdy die-cast metal case designed for life on the road
3-Year Warranty Program*
Designed and engineered in Denmark
Expansive range of high-quality phaser tones
TonePrint enabled - for a world of signature and customizable effects
Stereo in & out - for added flexibility to your set-up
True Bypass
Compact Design
9V/100mA
High quality components
Road-ready design
Product info from the TC Electronics website.