Description
This video showcases the Line 6 HX patches. Scroll down to hear individual demos for each unit.
TONE MATCH PATCHES, CAPTURES, AND PROFILES OF OUR BENSON CHIMERA

For these presets and captures, captured Benson Chimera amplifier. The result is a set of Tone Match impulse responses and captures that sound exactly like our amp, and the microphones, preamps, and EQ chains that we use to record it.
The Chimera is capable of a wide array of tones ranging from beautiful rich cleans to extremely music and harmonic breakup tones. We’ve profiled the Chimera with a Royer 121 and Earthworks SR25 (our favorite mic combination) through a stereo Neve 1073 preamp with EQ.
LINE 6 STADIUM (PROXY)
For Stadium and Stadium XL, we’ve cloned the amp using Proxy. The Stadium downloads include both presets and a full set of Proxy clones.
TONE MATCH PATCHES (Applies to Line 6 and Fractal presets)
These are part of our ‘Tone Match’ line of patches. To create these patches, we make custom IR’s that ‘match’ the HX and Fractal amp models to our real-world amp. The result is the Line 6 and Fractal units sound almost exactly like our actual amplifiers.
PRESETS INFO
(Applies to Line 6 HX, Fractal, Quad Cortex, Headrush Prime)
The pack includes fully featured presets designed for both single coil and humbucker equipped guitars.
SNAPSHOTS/SCENES
Our presets include Snapshots for instant access to a wide variety of tones, including clean sounds, ambient tones, driven, lead, and high gain sounds, and modulated tones.
NOTES:
- The HX Stomp, POD Go, and FM3 folders include ‘FX” presets. These presets include the additional effects blocks from the full Helix/Axe-FX versions. Because these units have signal flow and DSP limitations, they are not as fully featured as the flagship units.
- The HX Stomp presets do not include Snapshots.
- Headrush Prime downloads include amp clone(s)
CAPTURES & PROFILES
The captures/clones increase through the entire gain range of the amp
The captures are numbered, and the number corresponds to the level of gain in the tone model. Lower numbers equal lower gain, and higher numbers equal higher gain. Typically a ‘2’ or ‘3’ is the ‘edge of breakup’, and is the perfect option to use with pedals
Line 6 Stadium/Proxy
For Proxy, we’ve included a total of 12 clones, including both Amp+Cab and direct Amp only clones. We’ve cloned the amp through multiple speakers/cabs as well.
Labels:
- No label = Benson Ceramic speaker
- G12H = G12H30 speaker
- DI = Direct (amp only)
TONEX/QC/KEMPER
You get a total of 4 captures, all through the G12H30 speaker option. TONEX/QC/Kemper captures are V1 captures.
QUAD/NANO CORTEX – HOW DO YOU GET THE CAPTURES?
When you place your order, we will need to manually send you the captures through the ‘Cortex Cloud’ app by Neural DSP, available for both iOS and Android devices. First, you need to have the app installed and you must have an account through the app (go here to create an account and access the app).
This is how we will send you the captures:
- Please include your Cortex Cloud app username in the ‘Notes’ field when checking out. If you do not include this, we cannot send you the captures. After we receive your order, we (SignalTheory) will follow you on the app.
- Follow ‘SignalTheory’ on the Cortex Cloud app. This will make us ‘friends’ through the app :). If you are not following us, we cannot send you the captures.
- After we receive your order, and we ‘Friends’ on the app, we will send you the captures through the app. We bundle the captures into presets, so you will receive one (or more) presets that include all the captures. You will find the captures in the ‘Shared with me’ section on your Quad Cortex.
- Please allow up to 5 business days for us to send you the captures. Most orders will be fulfilled within two business days or less. This fulfillment process must happen manually – we will do our best to get you the files quickly. Once the NDSP marketplace opens, this process may change.












Brian (verified owner) –
The Benson Chimera Tone Match had been my go-to patch since it came out. I’ve been waiting for the Proxy version and it did not disappoint! I A/B’d the TM2 and the Proxy with my sound guy, and he agreed there was an improvement. Very happy
gillespiewrga (verified owner) –
This Proxy capture is my favorite for P&W by a long-shot. I used it for services this past Sunday and Tuesday Evening. All of the captures are useable, my favorites are those with the G12H30 cab. I also own the Proxy Clone Bundle of 7 amps, they are also good, but the Benson Chimera is just my style–great cleans, great overdrive. Round, full tone. I plan on upgrading many of my P&W song presets from the TM2 amp/cab blocks to this clone.
Gary (verified owner) –
I bought this a week or so ago and, for my tastes, it’s fantastic. Not only are the captures great but the presets are set up brilliantly – they’re great as they are but of course it’s a great starting point to swap things out to taste. I don’t play P&W – many of the snapshots are great for a variety of styles….. a few of the snapshots go a little too far in the reverb for me but that is a very easy tweak to make and, once those ones are dialled back a little, they’re a great fit for me.
Derek (verified owner) –
Amazing. I’m blown away by this proxy. The touch, feel, dynamics and sensitivity are so good. It really feels alive. I am really liking this Chimera clone so far. Excited for the next one I check out from your collection. Great job guys!
R Daniel (verified owner) –
Another home run. What a platform to work off of. After tweaking for my Hum Buckers and Single Coils it’s just great. Amazing response to just about any effects you throw at it. Get it, you will not be disappointed!
James –
This Chimera patch is exactly what I was looking for to load into my PodGo for worship electric guitar. The tones and feel are amazing! Nice job, guys!
cpe1989 (verified owner) –
Love this amp, it’s a really special capture this one. At first at found it hard to pick over other captures I was using because I felt they all did a specific job better, but now I can’t not pick it. Every gig, it’s in my presets. A must have in my opinion.
Jason Rateliff (verified owner) –
Beautiful tones easy setup all the good things…… Maybe I’ll quit tone chasing it’s good enough to………
NAH!!!! Where’s the fun in that