Hey Ryan! Thank you for putting together this comprehensive tutorial. Note about minute 18:20: You can set that in Global Settings > Footswitches > Stomp Select. You have the option to choose from the following: - Off - Touch - Press - Both I have it set to "Both," just like you. I believe that's how it comes pre-configured. Note 2 about minute 41:26: Regarding adjustments to the pedal parameters beyond just turning them on or off, I have some presets from a Christian artist named David Hislop from Bethel Music. He figured out how to make these changes, though I'm not entirely sure how he did it. In the Editor, there’s a camera icon that represents Snapshot Mode next to the parameter that is set to change with the snapshot. For example, if the parameter is "Feedback," the icon appears before the "F" in the parameter list. This indicates that the parameter will adjust based on the snapshot settings. He usually tweaks effect parameters like gain, bass cut, treble cut, feedback, and more. All these parameters are displayed in the BYPASS/CONTROLLER ASSIGN section. I haven’t figured out exactly how he manages these adjustments, but it’s a useful feature to explore. I'd be happy to send it over so you can check it out if you'd like.

My friend, every stereo product can be mono, just use one output. Your power amp, is not stereo if it only has one input, it's very common for people to use two cabs even if their signal is mono. Makes it so you can fill a room at lower volume. Also, you wouldn't want to run one of the speaker outputs to a cab and the other to the PA, that would be sending a powered signal to a line input and would most certainly cause a fire. The reason a product like this doesn't necessarily need an FX loop is because everything you'd normally put in an FX loop sounds almost the same, and/or has an even greater impact on the sound if it's applied to the signal after the microphone. (in the case of this product, after the output section) Just by putting your other FX pedals that you'd want in your FX loop connected to the output of the pedal will have alllllllmost the exact effect as if it were in a fake FX loop. Only limitation is you wouldn't be able to put a physical pedal in front of an emulated effect in the unit. Now, the main reason you'd really want an FX loop on something like this is so you could properly utilize the DI output. The DI output can be ran very long distances, like from a stage to a the mixing board 50 feet away without signal loss/degradation. The lack of an FX loop means that any pedal you put after the Kemper cannot be sent to the DI, so you'd have to probably buy another DI.

Love my FM3!

Every single model I've ever bought and tried sounded synthetic, artificial and, all the tones were scooped with no mids or lows and had absolutely zero warmth or any organic feel to them. They may sound wonderful on artificial KZbin but when you're in the same room as one playing it they are utterly lifeless and sterile. Is the Fm9 really any different?

Hi, thanks for the video it is very helpful, I’ll use same configuration; now, silly question, what is the purpose of the button tops only on the 3 buttons in the first row and in the tap button, does it make it easier to push them without pushing the buttons on the second row?, if so si need some too

My Mooer ge-300 do the same i can modulate what i want volume, tone, rate, etc... Everything i want, just have to program what i want and save it in my preset.

Minute 42:00. It's not true you cannot control individual parameters, like gain, level, mix, etc, within effects across snapshots. You simply have to go to the bypass/controller assign tab, then choose the parameter you want, assign it to snapshot with the lower menu, and you are done. That parameter will turn "white" (as opposed to yellow) and then you can save different values in different snapshots. You can do this with as many parameters as you want. You can also change midi commands across snapshots and so on. It's quite flexible.

Yes, it's costly. But Fractal Audio has a long history of continued support and firmware updates/upgrades - adding new/updated amp models, IRs, effects, and even dynamic cabinet ("Dyna-Cab") models. Over time, the initial cost premium works itself out over potentially years of use.

I have several from the early 90’s that are great , haven’t bought anything recent from warmoth , they were all pawnshop buys in Portland Oregon and Vancouver Washington back in the day .

For only bridge is gonna be a core sound?? Lol

thanks Ryan this is a great rosetta stone to translate - is this documented anywhere in a pdf or excel file - would be great rig- build companion to use as reference!

What is the system to install 6 screws of the bridge?

Searching for someone using the Roland JC-40 along with the Fender Tone Master Pro. I don't have any amps yet, trying to choose just one as I don't have time, space or money to buy a bunch of amps. I need to look at the FR of the JC-40.

Fractal still Unbeatable, the gain structure well separated and clearer without fizz / helix still sounding like trough hi fi 😊

walked into a GC in Alabama.. had a closeout on a Richardson 6 string just like yours for $ 399.. still haunting me.. I LOVE that neck.. feels like my wolfgang neck a bit.. love it.. i will need one eventually.. lol..

Just bricked my headrush pedalboard a few weeks ago and need something to replace it. The headrush sounded great, but never got the functionality out of it as a DAW and frankly concerned about being able to perform with it live using midi to control it. I just got an HX Stomp XL yesterday and already feeling what you're talking about. What's the alternative for similar functionality/size without going off the deep end on price?

you Ryan got a good point.

Great video! but, I have a question. In my case when I'm in the snapshot mode, the buttons for preset up and preset down on the left side have no light or color assigned, and I do not know how to assign a color to them, I just bought the HX stomp a few days ago and I'm trying to set it up to use on stage and rehearsal. It could be helpful to include color to preset up and down buttons to gain more visibility. what do you think? Thank you - Regards from Argentina 😃

hey ryan great tutorial!! What switch toppers are you using and are they reasonably solid?

Hi! Thanks for your videos, they're super helpful, it was really overwhelming to use at the beginning) I have a question thou, what's the difference between this and using just the regular snapshot mode? (I mean pressing up and down in preset mode) If I set it so that the snapshot mode stays, (instead of going back to preset mode) I can still use up and down to change presets and A, B, C and D are a snapshot each. So basically I want to know what's the advantage of doing it this way Thanks!

Ok, I have tried almost everything mentioned. Except with much cheaper stuff. Pod go 4 cable into tube amp, PA , tried spark mini into speakers, on and on. Didn't like the tones. Then I saw a youtube where a guy plugged a Electro-Hamonics 44 magnum power amp into a 4x12 using a spark amp. I found a 44 Magnum used locally for $50 and a Stage Right 1x12 cab for $100 and gave it a try. Boom! It works! Pod Go and Spark sound amazing! Just turn off the cab sim in Pod Go and don’t use the combo. The spark mini I just went straight in from the headphone jack to the 44 Mag then to the cabinet. I could literally take a spark mini and the 44 mag power amp and hook up to any cabinet and have tons of amps and pedals. Sounds clear as a bell! As a side note, I also hooked my Katana Go into it and Boom! Got a Katana Go running through a cab full blast! Now I see why Boss stopped Katana Go production!

Learn to play guitar before.🤣

Thank you for this video. Do you mind doing a video on how to create and edit snapshots?

I happened across one of Keith Urban’s Klon pedals on eBay - beat up looking but sounds great

I'm a former FM3/FM9 Turbo user who switched to a Stomp XL. I'll admit to favoring the Fractal's sounds, but hated the UI and also prefer the XL's smaller form factor. I would love a Fractal w/ a Helix-like user friendliness and a Stomp XL-like form factor.

Thanks for this! I bit the bullet on this and loving it so far. Gotta put in a few hours to climb that learning curve still

Super cool that you’re relating this to Phish. I’ve been using some Neural plugins on my computer the past year to get Trey’s tones with pretty great success. Now looking for a floor unit to play live, and debating between the FM9 and the Quad Cortex after randomly stumbling on this video. Thank you for the info!

I'd like to point out that while the HX Stomp has the Helix effects in it, it also has a lot of the Legacy Line6 effects in it that are much older. This could be used to support your opinion that this is older technology and there's bound to be something bigger and better coming out soon enough, but it also could be used as a counter to your opinion that this older technology could be considered obsolete and one might want to wait until the bigger and better product line comes out. These Legacy effects are there because they do a good job. They weren't obsolete when the Helix line came out and were always a major part of that. I think It's safe to assume that the next wave of Line6 products will continue to draw upon their current palette of effects like they always have so even if Line6 released their next generation modeling line tomorrow, most if not all of the models in the Helix line will be incorporated within it. So it really is more about the hardware end of things and it already has enough power for just about anything you'll want to do with it. I don't see a whole lot of situations where the full on Helix doesn't have enough horsepower to do what needs to be done. The Stomp and Stomp XL are there for the user that wants the same quality but doesn't require the same quantity as the full boat models. Now, if you want infinite effects in a super tiny package, that's not an option yet but could be on the horizon. However, I don't disagree with what you're saying in the video at all. I do thing that it really comes down to how long you want to wait for the next thing, while you've been missing out on the Stomp/Stomp XL the whole time you've been waiting. When the next generation does come along there will be a bump in demand as people sell off their Helix stuff to get the new stuff. You won't make all of your money back, but you certainly won't have an obsolete paperweight on your hands either. I just wanted to comment because I'm someone who will be picking up an HX Stomp here soon and it wouldn't sway me in any way if there was a new line announced and released, regardless of whether it's new hardware or software. Plus I don't like waiting around with nothing waiting for the perfect something to come along some day. I haven't picked one up until this point because I really haven't needed one, it would have just been a neat additional toy around. But the HX Stomp would be absolutely perfect for the gig I'm doing right now and would definitely replace my entire pedalboard and scale down everything while not sacrficing a single thing. It's all gains for me.

Thousand dollars difference is probably because of lot of extra dsp power and maybe more features? But definitely not for the sound.

Is this only for the Stomp XL?

Hard to split them thats for sure.

Loving the Ampero Stage 2

sanpshot?

OK what should you buy in 2024..cheap to expensive?

Is there a way to change the colors of the buttons?

Nice video but your guitars could use a little more tuning mate!

Ryan. Great tutorial. The casual mention of one button for snapshot switch at about 3:30 (and then 19:50 or so) was worth the price of admission. Watched a ton of videos on snapshot mode and how to use it and none of them (I believe) mentioned this easy way to switch between different snapshots. Tx.

hey listen to this equipment *proceeds to sing over it*

Phish fan eh

I’ve had problems getting my HX device to be seen by the HX update and HX edit. No idea what the problem is, very frustrating!

How about Boss GT1000? Kicks both their butts.

Good video, the worst most repetitive music in a video, especially the horrible slide guitar crap. Wont be subscribing

No difference

If you want to hear just the guitar tracks and compare the FM9 and HX Stomp sound without the bass, drums and keys, you can find the audio tracks here on my website - ryansnydermusic.com/s-r-blog/fm9-vs-helix-hx-stomp-xl

I got the FM9 Turbo back when there was a wait list for the unit - specifically because Fractal has a history of long term support / firmware updates for their units. Have been very happy with it.

depends on if you've used one of these PC interface only modelers that use blocks. I'd suggest a Headrush product if you don't mind only using the touch screen and you want to just work with virtual pedals / amps / IR / also need VOX FX and the Prime does Amp cloning and hopefully more features on the now damn near once a year update. -. Just got an FM 9 turbo and there is a ton of things to learn and ways to use it so it definitely expands what you can do live or in the home studio with it.

Do I need to download some kind of software to be able to program the stomp or do these amps, presets, and sounds all come with it and I can program it directly from the pedal otu the box without some kind of software?

Hell yea on the Phish 🤘

So, if you use an HX Stomp into the power amp in of your guitar amp (with IRs / cab sims off), do the amp models of the HX still sound reasonably decent?

If you want to learn chicken-picking, I recommend only two guitarists, Zakk Wylde & Roy Clark. Zakk's work with Ozzy clearly separated him from all of Ozzy's other guitarists, and Roy Clark is Roy muthaf'ing Roy Clark. If you don't know him, put down the guitar and do a youtube search. His stuff from before I was born (in 1972) was groundbreaking, and he only got better by the time my parents blessed this godforsaken planet with my existence.