It can run up to eight processing blocks simultaneously. It uses the same SHARC digital signal processing and HX modelling engine from the larger Helix units, rendering the same amps, cabs and effects from the same 24-bit/192kHz converters.
Nonetheless, Eric Klein of Line 6 did post (after HX Stomp was released), that the HX Stomp's headphone amp is not as powerful as that in the full Helix units. As amp modellers and multi-effects processors go, the Stomp XL is right up there in terms of power. If you've been looking for a way to wade into the waters of digital modeling, the. This mutli-effect gives you a robust library of amp and cab models and effects, all of which can be tweaked and combined in virtually limitless ways. Purchased separately, these patches would cost $47.92, so you’ll save over 35% by bundling. The audio quality of identical (6 Block limit) presets on the HX Stomp vs. The Line 6 HX Stomp brings the power of Line 6's much-celebrated Helix line to a smaller, more affordable format. I'll be using either my Vox AC10C1VS or Fender Excelsior for amps around my barn.Our Essential Bundle for Line 6 HX Stomp includes nine patches, including multiple Vox, Fender, and Marshall flavored tones. Nevertheless, a compromise that could put off potential users is the fact the unit has just three footswitches.
Update HX Edit and your hardware unit to the latest firmware. The HX Stomp is, however, lacking some of the more complex Helix sound-building combinations, something few would consider a drawback, considering it has a great range of sounds regardless and comes at a much cheaper price.
All demos and clips are direct from the HX Stomp with no other pedals or effects, unless otherwise noted. He's not a paid/formal endorser, but says that he does get stuff at cost, with a few freebies, and great support.Īll this got my old mind thinking, and why I'm opening up to the Line 6 line of technology for a possibility. These presets are compatible with HX Stomp and HX Stomp XL, and can be used in conjunction with other pedals, or as stand-alone rigs. He could make his sounds come to life, and take all the advantages of what this technology offered. There is a generous complement of connections. The functionality is what really sells it. Having heard these sounds from various Helix products, there is no doubting the quality of the amps and effects models, and how the cabinet emulations make this a most versatile fly rig and recording tool. Even though the HX Stomp is an affordable, compact product, it still provides all of the same effects offered in Line 6’s flagship Helix guitar processor, including many of their most popular legacy effects from the DL4, DM4, FM4 and MM4 stomp boxes and M5, M9 and M13 processors. While producing a new bands album, he got exposed to Line 6 amps, and his direction with line 6 started. Indeed, the Stomp XL could scarcely be more practical. FEATURES Let’s start with those Helix models. There were different tones in his head that he wanted. Todd commented that he didn't want to plug a Strat into a Fender amp to get that perfect Strat sound. Sounds good on an album, but you can't take the studio on the road. Either record live, or into "the board" and start layering stuff. Neil stated in an early interview, that there's two ways to record. HX Stomp 1 chip and 6 blocks if you used all blocks for FX, it’s still less than the HX Effects (by 3. HX Effects 1 chip and 9 blocks you can run more FX simultaneously than HX Stomp (only 6 blocks) but less than the Floor.
I still like my mini Stomp board more than the Helix. The 6 block limit forced me to use a couple external pedals before the Stomp to get the same sounds I had on my Helix patches. I only wish the Stomp could use a couple more effects blocks.
I could go on and on, but each made a comment that really made me think. HX Floor 2 DSP chips you can run many more FX blocks simultaneously than the other two. Helix is super cool, but after the honeymoon phase I found I was hardly needing most of its features. Seeing them many times live, I liked what I heard live and recorded.
Totally different music, and mindsets on what they like and how they do it. I've been listening to interviews from my two favorite artists. HX Stomp is a professional-grade amp and effects processor that delivers the sound of Helix in an ultra-compact pedal.