I won’t be very original here: I am a tube amp guy. I presently own a Fender blues junior/ like/ « clone » and I used to drive it with a Hugues and Kettner tube preamp in front of the amp. Let me tell you it sounds great… 2 tube preamp in series with a tube power amp is magic… Then I bought an HX stomp 2 weeks ago, used around 525$ US. I wanted to have more options (the pedals in the HX stomp are great). I now plug the HX in the effect return (not the 4 cable method) and wow, same magic, harmonics, etc, but with all the pedals I can dream of. The HX stomp in a tube power amp sounds even better than all I heard before coming from my tube amp. Very happy customer, no signal loss, all the harmonics are there and maybe more.
Right now, my guitar goes into four pedals, then in stereo to two amps. Somehow, my cables are always tangled and the power supply is always twisted. I love the thought of having this and plugging into a powered speaker for the simplicity
I had all the pedals and switcher Gigrig g2. Got rid of them all and the hassle that comes with them like power and cabling etc. Couldn’t be happier with the helix. It’s an amazing product. And I can use it with my Marshall jvm or just on it’s own. I also have the power cab plus and it’s excellent
One feature I would love is the ability to edit names. I can never remember the copyright avoiding pseudo-names applied and would love to be able to rename mine to what they actually model.
@@danielbarth To avoid copyright issues, they rename the amp modules to something supposed to be easily identifiable but different - e.g. Pv Panama is a Peavey 5150, Brit Plexi BRT is a Marshall Plexi on the Bright Channel, Tweed are Fender Amps etc.
considering an HX instead of buying a Strymon Big Sky and Timeline. Im a bedroom recording type player, and will use the direct line features as well, but for live, I just want to limit the size of my board. Am I going to be disappointed with the sound quality vs. the other digital effects companies? This will also save me like $500
Dan Sherwood I don’t know if you’ve made a decision, but I’m currently considering getting one to replace my Strymon Mobius. I find that the Strymon stuff can be a little too utopian/ideal/refined, and it loses some of the character of some of the pedals it emulates. Plus this thing can do a lot depending on what you might want to do in the future.
If you plugin in your GLP or your Strat, would the output sound be the same going through the Stomp or does the Stomp take on the characteristics of the guitar?
Very helpful. One/two more dumb questions before I buy one: if I’m going to just use this with my amp, do I need to shut off the amp/cab functionality first and are there easy built in preset tones I can quickly use? Many thanks!
Very interested in this unit especially for convenience that's icing on the cake A stereo rig would be stellar as long as the mainly dry signal comes through How cool is this
Thanks for these videos guys.. I was wondering if using an external switch maybe with 2 buttons can allow you to bank up and down to different sets of 3 presets saved in this unit. Thanks!
Could you please do a "Line 6 HX Stomp - A beginners guide to using the HX with your PEDALS!" video using the send and return? I ordered mine! Sweetwater will send me one the first week of november!
Love the video! Very helpful. Do you feel that the HX Stomp changes the natural sound of your amp compared to “analog” pedals? I have a hx stomp and am getting a two rock, but I don’t want the stomp to mess with my amp sound, so I’m considering going back to normal pedals. Thoughts?
Esteban Nieves I have the rack. I love my amps and pedals. But I buy a lot of stuff because I have #gas. Nothing imo beats a great amp and great pedals. But if you try this with an amp put it thru the return input not thru the front. Use the cheat sheet as well. If it comes with it? Mine did. I’m assuming it comes with this as well. It takes some tweaking and I still need a pedal like an overdrive, distortion or fuzz in the loop return in front of an amp block. It makes it sound and feel better. Others use it thru an interface, computer and monitors or a line6 cabinet that has different choices of cabs. I’m not doing that. Watch videos that show you how to use it. If you don’t want your amps sound to change I’d personally stick with pedals. If you do get it and don’t want your amps sound to change. Do not use the amp sims. Just use the FX. Which kindve makes no sense if you want just FX either as I said stick with pedals or just get the HX effects not the stomp.
I have a boss EV5 expression pedal and a Boss FS6 dual foot-switch - so my question is, can I use them both at the same time on the HX stomp EXP input?
Yes it'll work, big long thread on TGP where that unit gets mentioned a ton. You can download the manual and it (seems) quite easy to set up with any midi unit
When running hx stomp in front of my tube amp running clean, even in a blank preset, I feel my tone is reduced. Any settings etc in global settings to be considered? True bypass is by default?
Mikael Sundberg a year late but you should be running it thru your return input. Not the front of the amp. Not sure if you even still own it. Re your helix.
Peach Guitar, please let line 6 know that the HX Stomp unit is not yet on Amazon. since this unit was announced, I have been checking Amazon, it is not there yet.
I think this video was made for me because I’ve been exceptionally underwhelmed thus far with my stamp box. Change my mind L6 Also you should change your logo to L6 like I just did there it’s much cooler and you can send me a check in the mail thanks bye.
I won’t be very original here: I am a tube amp guy. I presently own a Fender blues junior/ like/ « clone » and I used to drive it with a Hugues and Kettner tube preamp in front of the amp. Let me tell you it sounds great… 2 tube preamp in series with a tube power amp is magic… Then I bought an HX stomp 2 weeks ago, used around 525$ US. I wanted to have more options (the pedals in the HX stomp are great). I now plug the HX in the effect return (not the 4 cable method) and wow, same magic, harmonics, etc, but with all the pedals I can dream of. The HX stomp in a tube power amp sounds even better than all I heard before coming from my tube amp. Very happy customer, no signal loss, all the harmonics are there and maybe more.
So much to learn with these!
Thanks for asking all these “stupid” questions ! Helped me a lot understanding helix :)
Right now, my guitar goes into four pedals, then in stereo to two amps. Somehow, my cables are always tangled and the power supply is always twisted. I love the thought of having this and plugging into a powered speaker for the simplicity
yet another really cool vid cheers guys this HX Stomp is the bees knees cheers, Frankie B down in Oz
I had all the pedals and switcher Gigrig g2. Got rid of them all and the hassle that comes with them like power and cabling etc. Couldn’t be happier with the helix. It’s an amazing product. And I can use it with my Marshall jvm or just on it’s own. I also have the power cab plus and it’s excellent
great video - love how you approached it as a sceptic waiting for these to come back into stock and I'll pull the trigger
john's tone is always awesome, regardless of gear
One feature I would love is the ability to edit names. I can never remember the copyright avoiding pseudo-names applied and would love to be able to rename mine to what they actually model.
You mean the modules themselves? Because the presets can be named easily. Aren't the amps etc. named after their real world counterparts?
@@danielbarth To avoid copyright issues, they rename the amp modules to something supposed to be easily identifiable but different - e.g. Pv Panama is a Peavey 5150, Brit Plexi BRT is a Marshall Plexi on the Bright Channel, Tweed are Fender Amps etc.
@@scottydogg278 Ah okay. I can see how that is a bit annoying. Is there some internet source identifying the actual amps?
@@danielbarth There are sources indeed :) Here's one I found with a bit of googling :) dshowmusic.com/line-6-helix-amp-models/
agreed
was on the fence, definitely getting it now
We were at the pub earlier and I'll be going back 12:04 (excuse me) after we're done.
And by the way you are making that strat sound fantastic Good chops my friend
Thank You! This is the video I needed. Start with, "this is what you call a button" :)
considering an HX instead of buying a Strymon Big Sky and Timeline. Im a bedroom recording type player, and will use the direct line features as well, but for live, I just want to limit the size of my board. Am I going to be disappointed with the sound quality vs. the other digital effects companies? This will also save me like $500
Dan Sherwood I don’t know if you’ve made a decision, but I’m currently considering getting one to replace my Strymon Mobius. I find that the Strymon stuff can be a little too utopian/ideal/refined, and it loses some of the character of some of the pedals it emulates. Plus this thing can do a lot depending on what you might want to do in the future.
If you plugin in your GLP or your Strat, would the output sound be the same going through the Stomp or does the Stomp take on the characteristics of the guitar?
Very helpful. One/two more dumb questions before I buy one: if I’m going to just use this with my amp, do I need to shut off the amp/cab functionality first and are there easy built in preset tones I can quickly use? Many thanks!
I’ve been trying to figure this out as well,
Calm down kid! Very interesting informative video, thanks!
Wow...tell me more about that strat!..
What's the best headphones to use? Lots of web chatter saying sound with cans on is poor
Got mine pre-ordered with you guys, can't wait - an idea when shipment is due?
Very interested in this unit especially for convenience that's icing on the cake A stereo rig would be stellar as long as the mainly dry signal comes through How cool is this
I've had it for about 5 hours and from what I can tell you can blend the wet/dry pretty much however you want on the stereo effects
Hi, thank you : excellent demo.
Thanks for these videos guys.. I was wondering if using an external switch maybe with 2 buttons can allow you to bank up and down to different sets of 3 presets saved in this unit. Thanks!
yes
@@Lorneplumber thanks, where have you found this info though? I can't see it anywhere
Yes and it can also be used to switch blocks on and off essentially creating a few more snapshots
Could you please do a "Line 6 HX Stomp - A beginners guide to using the HX with your PEDALS!" video using the send and return?
I ordered mine! Sweetwater will send me one the first week of november!
check out THE HELIX channel too. You will get that it instruction
Pretty new to all this. I currently have a blackstar Id core 10 v2, can I use this with that amp?
Love the video! Very helpful. Do you feel that the HX Stomp changes the natural sound of your amp compared to “analog” pedals? I have a hx stomp and am getting a two rock, but I don’t want the stomp to mess with my amp sound, so I’m considering going back to normal pedals. Thoughts?
Esteban Nieves I have the rack. I love my amps and pedals. But I buy a lot of stuff because I have #gas. Nothing imo beats a great amp and great pedals. But if you try this with an amp put it thru the return input not thru the front. Use the cheat sheet as well. If it comes with it? Mine did. I’m assuming it comes with this as well. It takes some tweaking and I still need a pedal like an overdrive, distortion or fuzz in the loop return in front of an amp block. It makes it sound and feel better. Others use it thru an interface, computer and monitors or a line6 cabinet that has different choices of cabs. I’m not doing that. Watch videos that show you how to use it. If you don’t want your amps sound to change I’d personally stick with pedals. If you do get it and don’t want your amps sound to change. Do not use the amp sims. Just use the FX. Which kindve makes no sense if you want just FX either as I said stick with pedals or just get the HX effects not the stomp.
So what computer programer course do we need to enter
Are you guys actually playing through an amp? or some powered monitors? Or an FRFR?
Yeah those amps going down at gigs good to have this to back you up 😂
Inspirational
Helix is so good that they even managed to capture how crap fuzzes sound. haha. (i love me helix)
Year what computer programer cause do we need to enter.
Explanation for the luddites.
Is this overkill for home practice eg looper backing tracks and just general messing with headphones or amp.
Richard Hegg that’s what I’m getting one for! It’s super inspiring
How did you record the guitar? USB to a computer or line level?
I have a boss EV5 expression pedal and a Boss FS6 dual foot-switch - so my question is, can I use them both at the same time on the HX stomp EXP input?
So no AES out? Can’t use my line6 powercab 2x12 ? Seriously. Not good
Hey, I am very interested in buying an HXstomp but just wondering if it comes IR ready or if you have to purchase IR's separately?
I got mine a week ago and it comes with some already
My back hurts looking at the guy
That clean is just sooooo stratty.
The AMP is from HX Stomp ?
What model guitar are you playing? I love the finish on the neck of that Strat?
It a custom shop with roasted maple neck
Can the HX Stomp change the channel of a tube amp?! (Assuming via the exp pedal input)
No...
Next, HX stomp with external midi controller, FCB1010 for instance.
I wanna know if it works.
Yes it'll work, big long thread on TGP where that unit gets mentioned a ton. You can download the manual and it (seems) quite easy to set up with any midi unit
How can do I set it up without an amp? What do I need to directly connect it to a monitor
to use it as an amp just plug it into a powered speaker (or PA system)
how many blocks can I add to a footswitch?
When running hx stomp in front of my tube amp running clean, even in a blank preset, I feel my tone is reduced. Any settings etc in global settings to be considered? True bypass is by default?
I’m having the same problem and I have everything set to instrument in global settings and the stomp volume knob turned to 10.
Mikael Sundberg a year late but you should be running it thru your return input. Not the front of the amp. Not sure if you even still own it. Re your helix.
so what ad convertor are you guys running into
Running into an Apollo Duo Twin
Still got along way before they get close to a real valve amp.
Takes your beautiful tube amp and makes it sound digital.
Luckily digital is better sounding than tube amps. Why would anyone want some noisy tubes when you can have a perfect digital tone?
@@stephenbradley3153 By perfect, you mean sterile digital tone
How to use snap shot I dont understand
Please it will be interest for me to hear the ambient sound. Could you ?
ukulelechriswilson I
My 36a is blank. :(
Almost every gear review video, the guy has to show how fast he can play. We want to hear the sounds. I might buy it if I could actually hear it.
Peach Guitar, please let line 6 know that the HX Stomp unit is not yet on Amazon. since this unit was announced, I have been checking Amazon, it is not there yet.
Moore Larry Garcia Scott Davis John
Can you do guitar > hx stomp > headphones?
Absolutely!
So I think I can "touch" you since you are not the other guy!
Haych X....lol
They just make all these effects board way to difficult to use.
I think this video was made for me because I’ve been exceptionally underwhelmed thus far with my stamp box.
Change my mind L6
Also you should change your logo to L6 like I just did there it’s much cooler and you can send me a check in the mail thanks bye.
would have preferred just to hear the two rock cranked to be honest !!!! I'm betting it doesn't sound thin. and lifeless like the line 6 does !!
Someones hate fuzz like me?
Yes fuzz sounds like shit
Just got one of these. Not going to keep it. Far too complicated
Yeahh even a toaster would sound good if plugged into a Two Rock amp...
I plugged it into a Bias Spark, a $250 modeling amp, and it sounds fantastic.
30 seconds in, anybody touch a leg?
that unit it is to fucken complicate
Lots of talking mygad
Lost!!
never buy thus shit ! sound very good but not for my nerves .thank you
to much talk talk talk !!!!
This guy has horrible posture.
Wow, yuck:(
Wayyyy to complicated!!!
guyguyguyjean how did you figure out how to watch TH-cam? ;). J/k
Sound is more important than usability. This is just another rehashing of existing tech.
Well it sounds good...so...