WOW! Thanks so much for this video. I just got the XL and haven't had time to dive into the manual. Being an old fart, intuition on tech comes a bit slower for me but I'll get it! I guessing this will really assist me getting this thing to work for me. Thanks again!
Merlin shows us here how to work HIS favorite piece of Kit. The Helix. This is a very important video with all the Magician of Helix instructions for it's use. Thanks JOHN. the Merlin of the Helix realm.
Thank you for this and your other tutorials. I just picked Ann HX Stomp second hand, wiped it and updated the software. It is a huge learning curve to figure this thing out and your videos are the most helpful so far.
Stop spying on me Cordy. I just picked one up this week- largely based on your demos - mainly for time based FX in the loop of Fillmore 25 but also for peace of mind if something breaks on a gig and I have to go direct. I was shopping for a super-delay and based on the strength of your demos I realized the Stomp could get me within a couple % of an Empress, Timeline, Timefactor or Nemesis with the added benefit of everything else HX does, plus having a backup at gigs, all for like $200 more than a delay pedal. Seems like solid math for me.
Thx for this video. I know there are a lot of videos on HX Stomp and manual, but this one is very well structured and informative. Exactly what I was looking for. I sold my Kemper Stage, I mean the thing sound amazing I had no complains there, but it's just huge and heavy, as funny as it sounds that's why I decided to sell my Kemp, I will miss it, but I also can't wait for my HX Stomp. I just love that it's so small and there is everything that I need.
Absolutely amazing tutorial! 👍 The HX Stomp is an extremely powerful Modeler, so a video walk-through its many features is a must. I've had an HX Stomp for over 1.5 years. My advice is listen to John, and pay special attention to the "order" that he does things. It is very well thought out, and will help any User get the best results with the least amount of effort. I made the mistake of starting off using "HX Edit" to dial in Presets. Follow John's advice to use the Unit itself, as that turns out to feel more "natural/organic," and easier, similar to using an Effects Pedal, though much more powerful and customizable. And one other thing, the Cab Block is very powerful in affecting the overall tone of Presets. Pay special attention to which Mic you choose, and the High and Low Cut settings. These are my "go to" settings when I need to make "big" changes to the overall tone.
For old guys like me: This is a recording sound, not amp in a room You will struggle for endless hours like me if you wanna replace your dual rec or rockerverb Listen to your favourite songs, this is the finished product
What are you running your stomp through? I’m having trouble with volume - even with the volume at max and the monitors all the way up it’s not very loud - I see your master volume here isn’t even halfway up. I have the output set to line, so that’s not the issue. Are you running into an interface?
So how are you personally hearing this in the room? Is this pedal plugged into your Mesa boogie? Or are you hearing it through monitors? And if so what kind of monitors are you using and software
All these videos are missing key piece of information, how do you actually create an empty preset. Do you create an empty/new preset somehow or do you delete/clear and existing preset and use that as the base for building a new preset?
Thanks for this, so helpful! Curious, when going into your interface why bother with the stomp rather than just using hx native? Wouldn’t that be easier and more flexible in that you can continue to tweak tones once recorded?
Depends on a workflow. I love to record effects baked into the audio, so I don't have an option to tweak anything later. It makes me think more about what I'm doing and makes me more intentional with my decisions. And when my parts are recorded it saves me from overthinking and endless micro tweaking. I'm trying "less is more" approach to mixing, while trying to understand my gear better.
I do feel a bit overwhelmed by the many options you have on this thin. I have my heavy tone and my clean tone. everything else is just too much for me xD
John, I've created 15 presets and have been controlling them with a midi controller but I'm ditching the controller and want to use foot switch 1 as down preset and foot switch 2 as up preset and foot switch 3 as tuner. Can you help?
Hx stomp or fm3? I have the money for either but I want one that has it all and doesn't sound like its being played in a tin can. What else would I need? I want to just be able to play in my house and live through vrchat
What are people running their HX Stomp into? I’ve already got a 50w Katana (which only has power amp in unlike the 100w version) but thinking of using my Mackie CR3 monitors instead and then through a 4x12 cab for band practice. Would that work?
You would need a power amp of some sort in order to run the HX Stomp with a 4x12 cab. For example, if you have a head laying around that has an effects loop, go straight into the return of the amp's loop and that can power the cab.
Just got my hx stomp xl and 1st time dipping my toes into modeling stuff. I have SO many questions. 😂 I normally play through a 50W EVH w/ 4x12. I’m impressed with hx so far! I plug it into my amp head and cabinet with 4 wire method. Could anyone tell me if this is correct? And also should I be bypassing cabs since I’m playing through the 4 x 12? You’re talking to someone who knows nothing about this stuff😂 Been trying to find a video that goes into detail about everything. Any help would be appreciated. 👌🏼
Is the start not something like: you need some monitors, headphones work well too, alternativy a clean power amp connected to a speaker cab etc. ... Not having one: before I invest it would be good to know what kit you need... Fiddling with the unit itself is okay. Whats the signal chain etc. Atm I have valve amps... Okay you need a cable, some speakers if its an amp head... How are you listening to what you play. Sounds like pretty banal question I know...
One of the reasons to use the HX Stomp is to be able to play at lower volumes? You get access to all of the wonderful modelling, which is superbly demonstrated here. I dont want it in front of an amp... I have good amps and pedals already, which arguably sound better. My wet-dry rig is a pain to start-up and for 15 mins playing time is over the top. A flexible plug and play alternative would be welcome. So i guess you need a smallish clean power amp and some speakers to take advantage of the cab simulations etc. Playing through headphones is a pain. A power amp with monitors would allow for in theory great tones at lower volumes... Thats the use case. Using it to record and for looping etc. are given knowns.
I just purchased an hx stomp from Sweetwater after having watched a bunch of your videos. I’m really excited to start playing with it.
Is it the best modelller out there? No. Is it super easy to dial a great sound with no editor in about 2 minutes? Absolutely is
Whats the best modeler out there ?
@@ramon2008 in my opinion the Axe fx stuff is amazing but the price is prohibitive
Is this still worth getting after the price hike? 700 and 759 for the stomp. Basically 800 with taxes
Bought an HX Stomp after watching your videos - blown away by the sounds I’m getting direct to DAW. Thanks!
I'll be following this in detail.
I've had my HX Stomp for 20 months now and I'm still learning new things . . . mostly from John's tutorials :)
Reminders for myself:
Hold and turn for snapshot parameters
8:30 gates
19:45 reflections
22:20 delay headroom max
27:45 input instrument
WOW! Thanks so much for this video. I just got the XL and haven't had time to dive into the manual. Being an old fart, intuition on tech comes a bit slower for me but I'll get it! I guessing this will really assist me getting this thing to work for me. Thanks again!
Merlin shows us here how to work HIS favorite piece of Kit. The Helix. This is a very important video with all the Magician of Helix instructions for it's use. Thanks JOHN. the Merlin of the Helix realm.
Thank you for this and your other tutorials. I just picked Ann HX Stomp second hand, wiped it and updated the software. It is a huge learning curve to figure this thing out and your videos are the most helpful so far.
I’m constantly forgetting how to use this thing, this video is very helpful thanks!
i needed this video. i boot up my HX stomp so infrequently i forget how to use it. saved this video to my folder for future reference.
Stop spying on me Cordy. I just picked one up this week- largely based on your demos - mainly for time based FX in the loop of Fillmore 25 but also for peace of mind if something breaks on a gig and I have to go direct. I was shopping for a super-delay and based on the strength of your demos I realized the Stomp could get me within a couple % of an Empress, Timeline, Timefactor or Nemesis with the added benefit of everything else HX does, plus having a backup at gigs, all for like $200 more than a delay pedal. Seems like solid math for me.
Thx for this video. I know there are a lot of videos on HX Stomp and manual, but this one is very well structured and informative. Exactly what I was looking for. I sold my Kemper Stage, I mean the thing sound amazing I had no complains there, but it's just huge and heavy, as funny as it sounds that's why I decided to sell my Kemp, I will miss it, but I also can't wait for my HX Stomp. I just love that it's so small and there is everything that I need.
Absolutely amazing tutorial! 👍 The HX Stomp is an extremely powerful Modeler, so a video walk-through its many features is a must. I've had an HX Stomp for over 1.5 years. My advice is listen to John, and pay special attention to the "order" that he does things. It is very well thought out, and will help any User get the best results with the least amount of effort.
I made the mistake of starting off using "HX Edit" to dial in Presets. Follow John's advice to use the Unit itself, as that turns out to feel more "natural/organic," and easier, similar to using an Effects Pedal, though much more powerful and customizable. And one other thing, the Cab Block is very powerful in affecting the overall tone of Presets. Pay special attention to which Mic you choose, and the High and Low Cut settings. These are my "go to" settings when I need to make "big" changes to the overall tone.
For old guys like me:
This is a recording sound, not amp in a room
You will struggle for endless hours like me if you wanna replace your dual rec or rockerverb
Listen to your favourite songs, this is the finished product
The video I've been waiting for. Thank you.
Thank you! Exactly what I needed for upcoming gig
I'm literally about to swap my Iridium and delay pedal for a Stomp, very timely and helpful video. Thanks!
Yes I did, and I needed this video haha.
It's better than official owners manual👍
Think the HX Stomp might be the best piece of gear to come out in the recent past.
Very helpful, Mr. Cordy 👍
Would love a similar video for the Helix Floor. Thanks!
Thanks, John!
Love the vid, but what scales Are you playing? Sounds amazing :)
16:17 oh I think I got a new mail while watching TH-cam…
HX Stomp with a additional midi switch such as a Jet Micro or, the HX Stomp XL?
What are you running your stomp through? I’m having trouble with volume - even with the volume at max and the monitors all the way up it’s not very loud - I see your master volume here isn’t even halfway up. I have the output set to line, so that’s not the issue. Are you running into an interface?
So how are you personally hearing this in the room? Is this pedal plugged into your Mesa boogie? Or are you hearing it through monitors? And if so what kind of monitors are you using and software
You're hearing it direct, I hear it through JBL LSR 305
The now legacy HX cabs were recorded with the mics pointed at the dust cap edge
All these videos are missing key piece of information, how do you actually create an empty preset. Do you create an empty/new preset somehow or do you delete/clear and existing preset and use that as the base for building a new preset?
Awesome. Had a quick question on how to assign my Mission SP-1 pedal for master volume for all presets ? Got the toe switch for individual stomp box.
Nice video! Where did you get the White Hx stomp ? looking for one too
Thanks for this, so helpful! Curious, when going into your interface why bother with the stomp rather than just using hx native? Wouldn’t that be easier and more flexible in that you can continue to tweak tones once recorded?
Depends on a workflow. I love to record effects baked into the audio, so I don't have an option to tweak anything later. It makes me think more about what I'm doing and makes me more intentional with my decisions. And when my parts are recorded it saves me from overthinking and endless micro tweaking. I'm trying "less is more" approach to mixing, while trying to understand my gear better.
Hi does the hx have Allan Holdsworth presets , or do you have to build the presets thanks for response.
I do feel a bit overwhelmed by the many options you have on this thin. I have my heavy tone and my clean tone. everything else is just too much for me xD
Same
John, I've created 15 presets and have been controlling them with a midi controller but I'm ditching the controller and want to use foot switch 1 as down preset and foot switch 2 as up preset and foot switch 3 as tuner. Can you help?
Hx stomp or fm3? I have the money for either but I want one that has it all and doesn't sound like its being played in a tin can. What else would I need? I want to just be able to play in my house and live through vrchat
Hey John, I’m curious what cabinet or studio monitors do you use with the Helix? Are you running it in an FX return of an amp?
Almost always in these videos, you hear it running direct into DAW, in my studio (bedroom) I have JBL LSR305s
Subbed...Can I copy a specific snapshot to s DIFFERENT Preset???? Thanks.
After further study I have learned you CANNOT copy a snapshot to another Preset. You can export and import presets to other presets....the end.
ok, john.. I will add your name to my guitar heroes list..
does deleting all of the stock presets of the HX stomp, will give you more DSP space?
No, there's a max DSP per preset.
What Output Level should one use when goin directly from HX Stomp to audio interface?
What are people running their HX Stomp into? I’ve already got a 50w Katana (which only has power amp in unlike the 100w version) but thinking of using my Mackie CR3 monitors instead and then through a 4x12 cab for band practice. Would that work?
You would need a power amp of some sort in order to run the HX Stomp with a 4x12 cab. For example, if you have a head laying around that has an effects loop, go straight into the return of the amp's loop and that can power the cab.
@@neekomax75 That’s really useful! Many thanks, Nico!
Just got my hx stomp xl and 1st time dipping my toes into modeling stuff. I have SO many questions. 😂 I normally play through a 50W EVH w/ 4x12. I’m impressed with hx so far! I plug it into my amp head and cabinet with 4 wire method. Could anyone tell me if this is correct? And also should I be bypassing cabs since I’m playing through the 4 x 12? You’re talking to someone who knows nothing about this stuff😂 Been trying to find a video that goes into detail about everything. Any help would be appreciated. 👌🏼
Great video - thumbnail didn’t do it Justice
Do you have any tips for using fx loop with gfi Skylar? My signal keeps going back to mono when I turn on stereo fx loop.
Make sure your return block is also stereo and make sure your cable works. The effects loop is definitely capable of stereo, I run my H9 in my loop.
Thanks for this. I'm still Stomp illiterate.
what is the snap shots ?
Your posting consistency is pretty impressive. You have videos backlogged? Lol
what is stupor od ???????????????????????????????
Boss SD1 Super Overdrive model
Is the start not something like: you need some monitors, headphones work well too, alternativy a clean power amp connected to a speaker cab etc. ... Not having one: before I invest it would be good to know what kit you need... Fiddling with the unit itself is okay. Whats the signal chain etc. Atm I have valve amps... Okay you need a cable, some speakers if its an amp head...
How are you listening to what you play. Sounds like pretty banal question I know...
Use it like you would a guitar pedal.
One of the reasons to use the HX Stomp is to be able to play at lower volumes? You get access to all of the wonderful modelling, which is superbly demonstrated here. I dont want it in front of an amp... I have good amps and pedals already, which arguably sound better. My wet-dry rig is a pain to start-up and for 15 mins playing time is over the top. A flexible plug and play alternative would be welcome. So i guess you need a smallish clean power amp and some speakers to take advantage of the cab simulations etc. Playing through headphones is a pain.
A power amp with monitors would allow for in theory great tones at lower volumes... Thats the use case.
Using it to record and for looping etc. are given knowns.
It's not rocket science...🤔
If you could just get to the demo without a 37 minute noodle that would be great.
lol, bro he played for like 2 minutes.
You fingers are moving TTTTTTTTTOOOOOOOOO much! Cannot tell WHAT button you are pressing. To bad I had high hopes.