Line 6 · Helix preset

SynSin Perennial

For SynSin Perennial by Zakk Wylde + Many Others

There are few patches that truly emulate the iconic Yamaha 15 Symphonic patch. This legendary sound, cherished by numerous artists since the 80s, remains popular today. For me, it’s most notably associated with Zakk Wylde. Inspired by Leon Todd’s YouTube channel (@LeonTodd), where he demonstrates achieving this sound on his AXE-FX, I decided to create my own version for Helix. This patch not only captures the Symphonic sound but also spans a wide range of music, from 80s jams to current hits, including Metal. For me, it’s an all-in-one patch, hence the name “Perennial.”</p> Channel 1: Clean tone with compression for songs by Bon Jovi, Dokken, and Winger. Engage the “15 Symphonic” for that shimmering 80s tone, perfect for Def Leppard, The Police, Prince’s “Purple Rain.” and many tracks from Michael Landau’s discography. Add the Nobels or Plumes for some grit to play songs by The Cure, The Smiths, Jane's Addiction, and Smashing Pumpkins.</p> Channel 2 Crunch tone that covers classics from AC/DC, The Smiths, and Rush. Engage the Nobels or Plumes for a heavier crunch suitable for GnR, Motley Crue, Ratt, and Warrant and many others from this era.</p> Channel’s 3 & 4: High-gain tones to cover bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Mudvayne, System of a Down, Static-X, Sevendust, Godsmack, and Chevelle. Engage the Symphonic and either the Nobels or Plumes (or stacked) to achieve the lush sound reminiscent of Zakk Wylde during his days with Ozzy.</p> I’ve set up this patch with 4 Snapshots on the top row and 4 Stomps on the bottom. In the Global Settings, switch from 8 to 10 switches to use it more like a stompbox pedalboard. This allows you to tap on/off effects like Stereo Imager, Reverb, Delay, Harmonic Tremolo, Phaser, and the coolest one, Feedbacker.</p> My Guitar setup for this patch: Washburn N24 w/ Bridge Pickup, Bill Lawrence L-500, Neck Pickup Seymour Duncan '59n.</p> NO Aftermarket IR / Firmware 3.71

Created by synsin