Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack settings
It's Not Living (If It's Not With You) settings for Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack
The 1975 · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The 1975 "It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack, use the Jazz Rivet 120 (Roland JC-120) amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-09-24
- Amp model
- Jazz Rivet 120 (Roland JC-120)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 0
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1modulationChorus Echo (CE-1)Mix 5 · Rate 6 · Depth 7
- 2delaySimple DelayMix 4 · Feedback 3
- 3reverbDynamic RoomMix 4 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive rhythm with clear articulation.
- Use fingerstyle for a more dynamic response to picking.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the note separation.
Solo settings
updated 2026-09-24
- Amp model
- Essex A15 (Vox AC15)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Open back cabinet with 12" speaker
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveStupor OD (SD-1)Drive 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbDynamic RoomMix 6 · Decay 5
- 3compressionDeluxe CompLevel 7 · Sustain 5
- 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 5delaySimple DelayMix 3 · Feedback 3
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, melodic phrasing to capture the airy, synth-like quality.
- Use slight finger vibrato to enhance sustain and expressiveness.
- Experiment with dynamics; play softer for more subtle notes and harder for more aggressive ones.
The original rig
What The 1975 used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and band usage)
- Amp
- Vox AC15
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 5
Different guitar or pedals? Get It's Not Living (If It's Not With You) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The 1975's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack for It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)?
Use the Jazz Rivet 120 (Roland JC-120) (clean channel) with Drive 0, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, followed by Chorus Echo (CE-1), Simple Delay, Dynamic Room.
Which pickup should I use for It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The 1975 use on It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and band usage). Amp: Vox AC15.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.