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Can't wait for this. There was a guy on FB trying to match Dug's tone with a Helix (and did very well) but most of the time I cannot be arsed in carrying my rack around.

I've got 50s on my Ray. I still bend them a lot.

I like that though. i have a Puma 300 too. Mmmmmm.....

2 friends have it and have both bought it. I've not heard it yet. 1 of them also has Helix Native (which does have the B7K model in it) and is still buying it. I'm going to try it myself at the weekend.

Fixing the EQ hole is making it very attractive. I wonder what I can sell!

A lot of the direct replacements for EBMM basses are quite lower powered - relying on the Preamp in the bass to get proper volume. I know the Delano one has plenty of output when used passive, and I think the Nordstrand does too, but I'm not aware of any cheap ones.

No idea.

Freq response is 70hz to 20khz I cut off the lows at about 75hz on my bass patches anyway so I think I could use this in the house for bass as well and cut down on the stuff in my lounge! Keep the Barefaced cabs in another room out of the way unless I'm going out to play. And best of all.... NO SMEGGING FAN!!!!!!

Interesting new L6 product for modellers - aimed at the guitarists at the moment, but an indication of the future. And the blurb from Eric Klein So are these the Helix FRFR speakers we’ve been requesting for, like, years? Nope—Powercab is waaay beyond your bog standard FRFR speaker. When paired with any modeler, it’s an active speaker system that can deliver a much more authentic “amp-in-the-room” playing experience. However, when set to Flat mode (and whether you load IRs into Powercab or your modeler), Powercab amplifies the sound of your presets as they are, similar to a traditional FRFR speaker system—but with a response and feel closer to that of an actual guitar amp. Powercab works as both a backline amp and a wedge speaker, thanks to its integrated kickstands. Oh, and it looks like a guitar amp instead of a PA speaker. So that’s cool. What’s going on under the hood? Powercab doesn’t utilize cab modeling; it has true speaker modeling. Speaker Modeling is Line 6’s proprietary method of duplicating the frequency and behavior of speaker drivers by themselves, independently of the cabinets in which they happen to be loaded. Imagine having an empty 1x12 speaker cabinet where you can swap out the Greenback for a Creamback or a Swamp Thang or an Alnico Blue—instantly—and you’re close. I don’t own Helix. Will Powercab work with my Kemper, Atomic, or Fractal box? Absolutely! And any other modeler as well, including POD HD500X. In fact, if your modeler has a 48kHz AES/EBU out (or S/PDIF out with RCA-to-XLR M adapter), with Powercab 112 Plus you can run everything digitally, with no additional D/A/D conversion or latency. And if your modeler sends MIDI messages, you can even sync Powercab 112 Plus’s presets and user IRs with your modeler or profiler’s presets. Which six speakers are the models based on? Celestion® Vintage 30 Celestion® Greenback 25 Celestion® G12M-65 Jensen® P12Q Eminence® Swamp Thang Patriot Series Celestion® “Blue Bell” Alnico What’s the difference between Powercab 112 and Powercab 112 Plus? Powercab 112 Plus adds the following: 2-inch, 128 x 32-pixel LCD display 128 user preset locations 128 user IR locations MIDI In and Out for recalling presets, IRs, and most parameters (can also be recalled via USB) AES/EBU | L6 LINKTM digital In and Out Additional input for use as an FOH monitor (post-DSP) Powercab Edit connectivity USB audio interface for jamming along with or monitoring backing tracks from your Mac/PC/iOS* device User-selectable mic modeling and distance on the XLR output (Powercab 112’s output uses an SM58 model only) Powercab 112 Plus is about 2 lb (1 kg) heavier *iOS interfacing requires the Apple Camera Connection Kit How loud do they get? 250 watts total. That's 200 watts to the woofer and 50 watts to the compression driver. Wait. 250 watts doesn’t sound like much. Aren’t there other speakers that are thousands of watts? 250 real watts, not marketing watts. The operative spec here is SPL (Sound Pressure Level). Powercab reaches 125dB SPL handily. You should have no problems playing next to the drummer. What’s the reference speaker used? Powercab features a custom designed 8Ω, 12" coaxial speaker that uses a guitar-style cone as opposed to a PA-style cone with a 2” high-temperature voice coil loosely based on the Eminence Beta 12CX format. The 1” compression driver is a Celestion CDX 1-1010, which is used only for Flat mode, monitor feeds, and user IR modes; it’s not utilized at all for speaker models. How do I load IRs into Powercab 112 Plus? From the free Powercab Edit software (Mac/PC) via USB. So I can edit presets via Mac or PC? Yes. Powercab Edit (Mac/PC, available this May from http://line6.com/software/) is used to manage, reorder, backup, import, and export your Powercab 112 Plus presets and IR files (2048-point, 48 kHz .WAV). This allows you to easily create an unlimited collection of presets and IRs stored on your computer, and transfer them as needed to Powercab 112 Plus. Can I get a cover for Powercab? Yes, Powercab covers will be available from select retailers and the Line 6 Store; expected US street price is $69.99. Dimensions/weight? Am I gonna break my back? Powercab 112—22.3”w x 18.2”h x 12”d (33.25 lbs) Powercab 112 Plus—22.3”w x 18.2”h x 12”d (35.5 lbs) What’s the price? Powercab 112—$599.99 US street Powercab 112 Plus—$799.99 US street When are they shipping? May 2018.

If it swaps to Comic Sans I'm going to burn down a city.

I really like the new shapes! Still - I do any Sandberg really, and that colour is lovely!

Lovely! Always wanted one of them. I had a Hohner cricket bat one about 25 years ago - that was pretty good too.

The old Roland Bass Cube 30. Still got mine despite my posh Barefaced / DG M900 / Tecamp Puma rig.

If you love it, then play it. End of.

Have any of you East fans put a J-Retro in a PJ bass? Did it work with the P element?

I've had a few basses where they have been in the case, and I have tried them - particularly on the Miller jazz I had, but ultimately they just get in the way for me. I like to change where I pluck the strings a lot so any cover over the pickup just gets in the way. The bridge cover is always a no as some tunes really need a plectrum and a bit of bridge muting. I like the look on the Miller jazz but it's not usable for me.

Darkglass M900 and a Barefaced cab from the more trad range. Two10 or a Four10 cab would be awesome and light.

I’m loving the model of the Acoustic 360. i just had a look at the prices of the 2012 reissues... I’ll stick with the Helix!

I'd like to know what bass was being used. It sounds a lot like the MM with the treble and bass maxed already.

I think I want one. How bad is the fan noise?

I’ve not tried them but the Phil Jones D-400 and the D-1000 are both fanless. If f they can manage 1000W without a fan so can everyone else.

For cheap compressors I really like the Marshall ED-1. I have some expensive compressors too, but I'll never sell any of the ED-1s I have. I love them!

Pretty safe within the EU then. That's a relief. Oh. Never mind.