Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor settings
Layla settings for Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor, use the Brit Plexi Nrm amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the all pickups pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-01
- Amp model
- Brit Plexi Nrm
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- All pickups
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveMinotaurGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2compressionDeluxe CompLevel 7 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 6
- 3reverbPlateauxMix 3 · Decay 3
- 4noise gateHard GateRelease 5
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to achieve a compressed yet aggressive sound.
- Focus on the dynamics of your playing to capture the bluesy phrasing.
- Experiment with palm muting on certain notes for added punch.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Derek and the Dominos'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 Stadium XL Floor for Layla?
Use the Brit Plexi Nrm (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Minotaur, Deluxe Comp, Plateaux, Hard Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
All pickups, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Derek and the Dominos use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions.
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.
Layla on other amps
Popular songs on the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Wish You Were Here · Incubus
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.