9 Accessories to Increase the Capabilities of the HX Stomp

[@AlexPriceMusician]

It's amazing to me that this video has gotten so many views over the years. I put together a page on my website dedicated to my experience using different accessories with the HX Stomp. Check it out - www.alexpricemusician.com/hx-stomp-accessories

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Hi everyone - I stated it briefly in the video, but I wanted to put out another disclaimer about the accessories made to access the page buttons: do this at your own risk. The page and home buttons are hard-mounted to the PCB and are NOT rated to withstand a lot of pressure. You'll probably be fine as long as you're not reckless, but knowing what I know now, I would probably not recommend them for that reason. I shared them in this video because I thought it was such a creative idea but if you decide to give them a shot, be cautious that you don't treat them like the main footswitches. Many more videos to come these next few weeks as update 3.0 has just been released! All the best.

[@KordTaylor]

Great point about the TRS->XLR. Man you are very thorough. Thank you.

[@seenochasm7101]

Just wanna drop in and agree with others here. I like the longer winded videos as well. Most of us are looking for details which other channels don't really offer. A good middle ground might be to off time stamps of your points for everyone else looking for the quickie. Thanks

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it

[@pinstripe_pedals]

Awesome! The HX Stomp is an amazing piece of hardware. We originally designed the DISO+ for this box in particular. Thanks for the shout out!

[@vasiliy2207]

Can DISO+ be considered as sort of preamp and compressor? And do you have some Cristmas sales?)

[@Jaymze13]

The cat deserves an award for all the stunt work

[@AlexPriceMusician]

She lives rent free and sleeps all day. That’s her award hahah

[@jrr832]

Animals should be at the end

[@seafoampedals5056]

Great info, thanks for the mention! I harped on reverb because that’s what I use it for on my board, but you can assign the switch to change amp heads, cycle snapshots, change presets, turn any block on/off, launch a missile, or make a cappuccino..

[@KordTaylor]

Dude! Great video for we HX Stomp users. Thank you!

[@claessorensson225]

You are really good att relaying these somewhat complicated concepts.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thanks! I appreciate that

[@humansnotai4912]

Beyerdynamic DT-990 Edition 250 Ohm headphones For headphones, I found these the best in terms of sound quality and wearability. They're open back which allows ambient sound in and airflow for your ears. If you're wearing headphones for more than an hour, these are really comfortable. Namaste x

[@gibfen1235]

One big accessory that would really increase the capabilities of the HX stomp would be a GOOD user manual and Some good EASY to FIND videos.

[@rasmuspedersen3563]

KZbin exists...

[@michaelholmes9874]

Really? I think there’s a stack of good videos on the HX stomp

[@bellachi9575]

One of the best vids on this subject I’ve seen. I’m new to the stomp and was overwhelmed by other vids out there. Very helpful and extremely well done. Thank you so much!

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful

[@shawnmarko7131]

Truetone told me the 500mA ports i.e. actually put out 1000mA. I use the splitter Truetone actually now provides, got it in a new CS6 package. Still need red and green adapter & inverter.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

The Truetone ports actually don't have a limit at all, as long as the maximum load of the entire unit isn't reached. You could even power the Stomp off of the lowest amperage outputs.

[@jburdsinfuse]

My favorite mod is the Stomp XL…solved all of my button problems in an instant.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

The XL really is the answer to everything in this video. That’s what you should buy if you’re trying to make the Stomp your entire rig. I’ve since gotten one myself - my original Stomp lives on my large board and I keep the XL by itself for when I need something compact

[@scottsagor674]

Haven't been able to get away from the day job. Still want to play out though when I can, and cut through the sludge of online hype to have good sound (where's the talent button on this thing though?). - Just stumbled upon this channel & I haven't even plugged in my new Stomp XL, yet, as I wanted to just get a baseline on initial setup and some jump off points. -Thank you for your months of research, and real time burn in of this pedal, and of course for sharing. This vid and your advices & presets will literally save me months of dead ends.

[@kjsummerville8791]

I’ve been using trs to mic cable direct. No problems at all. We record videos every week. Producer loves the sounds I’m getting

[@AlexPriceMusician]

No worries. In a lot of people's situations, especially if you're always playing the same venue, you don't have much need for a line isolator. I've run into problems (to be fair - only 4 or 5 times, but that was enough for me) from my experience touring and playing different venues. For me and my rig, it makes sense.

[@hardstones17]

Ever since I have figured out what amps clean up well and can do high gain I have fallen in LOVE with my stomp. Just ordered an expression pedal to control amp gains and volumes so I can do a gradual parameter sweep for levels of gain and volume on any amp I choose, and also any bypasses for drives to goose or flavor the gain. Its great on the Cartographer which is now my favorite model on Helix, super versatile. I also have my screen protector from CEBA and even though I am just a bedroom player I feel so much less paranoid about damaging the units screen which is indeed delicate. Just need to get myself an upgraded powersupply unless you think 1.1A is safe enough overhead on a Truetone CS6, and midi controller! Thank you so much for sharing about CEBA Gear, the screen protector is invaluable!

[@AlexPriceMusician]

1.1A should be enough! I ran on 1A from my Voodoo Labs supply for months - no issue. Glad the video was helpful!

[@HTS21]

Thank you for this video Michael Sweet!

[@GuitarGodgt]

The cs-6 will power a stomp out of the box. You use the red invert polarity cable into the green line 6 barrel size cable. No need to use a current doubler.

[@LCRLive687]

You mean as the power adapter? So do you mean insert the red cable into the power input of the hX stomp? Do you think a Cooks brick will work too?

[@GuitarGodgt]

@@LCRLive687 According the email I recieved from truetone you plaug a normal cable into the cs-6/7/12 then use the red inverting polarity cable on that and finally use the green line 6 inverting cable to increase the barrel size and flip the polarity once more. This was instructions from the company not my personal opinion on tbe matter. In terms of other power supplies, I do not know.

[@GuitarGodgt]

@@LCRLive687 So just to be clear, no you do not insert the red cable into the stomp. You insert the really really short green one into the stomp. Then you insert the really really short red one into the green one and finally you use any color length truetone cable to go from one of the DC 9v 500mA outputs to the really short red cable.

[@mananakoa2412]

Line 6 edit works perfectly

[@DIYguitarGuy]

Dude that's a lot of nerdy gear talk... I love it. Especially the combined expression/tap tempo button, that's clever.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Well then I'll keep it up haha

[@jimmyjaylinssen3902]

Really good video, with a lot of great info!

[@CraigRMerriman]

Thank you! My HX Stomp collects dust. This helps a lot.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Glad I could get you to dig it back out! Thanks Craig

[@TRONOFTHEDEAD]

2:59 Shoutout to Saturnworks Pedals out of Chico, CA!

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Brian is awesome. I think I’ve got 6 or 7 of his utility pedals. Great prices, built to order, custom graphics, and a fast turnaround time. Just can’t beat it.

[@aglees2b]

Such a good useful video. Got my HX arriving soon, and this is such a good reference

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Congrats on the recent purchase Andrew!

[@AwesomeGenius96]

Shoutout to the Facebook group

[@christianrae5179]

Just came across the channel, really cool. Clear, concise and proper information. Thank you. Easy sub!

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thanks Christian! Glad to have you around

[@TheZaneTeam]

Holy shit did you update the vid since I last saw it? Good job bro!

[@rickygomez2316]

Great video! The 2-in-1 is sold out on their site though :( I also love the creativity someone had to access the page buttons. I would just be wary of breaking the button since it's not really intended to be stepped on. Anyone have experience with that?

[@jyoun79]

The CS6 actually can power the HX Stomp without a splitter.

[@XxSypherxX91]

I used the same One-Spot power supply for a while but in certain buildings my HX stomp wouldn’t turn on. I learned that you can seriously damage your stomp because of the lack of voltage so of course I got the cioks dc7 and it’s never let me down.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

The voltage shouldn’t be changing at all if the power supply is working properly. Are you maybe talking about current? The incorrect voltage can definitely harm a device but when it comes to amperage (current), the device just simply won’t start if it’s not getting enough. The Stomp takes around 1200ma upon startup, then settles down to around 900ma when it’s running.

[@XxSypherxX91]

@@AlexPriceMusician All I know is that when I used the One Spot, depending on the building, the unit wouldn't turn on. I've never had a problem with the DC7. It powers on every time.

[@wolfnstrings]

I’m holding back on this unit until the 3.0 firmware. I look forward to your videos about it.

[@sybamunki]

Great video, I never knew there was so much to the Stomp!!

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Tha k you Chris! The HX Stomp has definitely been one of my favorite gear purchases ever

[@richardjames6623]

Great informative video. Thank you, keep em coming

[@nickg2431]

At 10.21 is there somewhere i can purchase the CAT that appears as an HX stomp accessory in your video Alex??

[@davidstewart4149]

Okay. your beautiful cat is the star of the video.

[@monoralph1375]

Watch other videos for more cat performances

[@gatorstu1]

Great video! Just bought the Jet Micro. While it is very small, the middle switch is raised a little higher than the other two making it very easy to press without hitting the other two.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

That is great feedback. Thanks for sharing that bit!

[@StayHomeEatGreat]

So with all the need for extra buttons and midi and wrap around manipulation strips, wouldn't a Pod Go make more sense?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Depends on your needs! The HX Stomp has a lot more flexibility for creative routing, as well as more models to choose from. Coming out soon is the HX Stomp XL, which seems like it will be the best answer to your question. I’ll be getting one!

[@StayHomeEatGreat]

Thx for the reply!

[@ruzzipezzore]

Has anyone tried if it works with the MXR Iso Brick power supply using 2 450mA outputs that "cable current doubler" trick?

[@hbtubman]

also i saw your using the one spot, but what are powering the rest with? a daisy chain. i dont want to use the big thing either ive already got split cabeles to dubble the amps and suport the larger size imput ,so does the blocs need a rca plug? thats just weird, sorry for my spelling,ive been playing guitar fifty years ,dont write many letters and this is a new challange for me,but i do play full time for the past ten years,been looking for a young person as your self to help me with the new stuff, im a rack mount prossesor dinasor tring to lighten the load to gigs

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Cioks use an RCA to standard DC cable, which the unit comes with plenty of them. The One Spot works well for powering the Stomp too.

[@raven_glass]

Is a passive DI box okay to use with the HX Stomp?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Absolutely, but you’ll notice a drop in volume. If you already have a DI, just use that. If you’re buying one specifically to use with the Stomp, maybe consider the DISO as that is actually made to be used with modelers.

[@thefilmandmusic]

Really good , really useful .. practical on point info

[@SouvikRoyChowdhury]

how can someone change the banks while playing it live???

[@GearStuffandThings]

Love the stomp! Enjoy your channel

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thank you! I appreciate your comments

[@zacharynorman397]

Alex, I have a question and need some help. I have Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro headset at 250ohm. When I use fuzz or high distortion effects, it sounds terrible and buzzy. I know it is not the settings because when I plug into a cabinet, it sounds great. But with the headphones, it sounds awful. Since I know you like these headphones, is this something you have issues with?

[@srcottle3212]

Will the HX stomp control a midi loop selector? Could I put a midi loop selector in the FX loop and select one or more external pedals via midi?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Yes! Though the MIDI functionally of the HX Stomp is a bit limited, it absolutely can do that. Check out the Vertex Effects channel - a couple months back they built a pedalboard with the HX Effects (similar capabilities as the Stomp) as a midi controller to command a couple analog drives through the Morningstar ML5.

[@srcottle3212]

@@AlexPriceMusician Thanks Alex..

[@hetharia]

So in HX stomp you can have : MIDI footswitch that can do F4, F5, and F6 and Regular external footswitch that can do: F7 and F8?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

HX Stomp XL has footswitches 1-6 onboard and 7+8 by way of external dual switch. The original Stomp has footswitches 1-3 onboard and 4+5 on the external footswitch. With MIDI you can have almost an unlimited number of footswitches. A MIDI CC value can act just like a footswitch.

[@ericchin79]

So the tablet is running windows and we can use our helix editor software on it? Do you also do your firmware updates with it?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

If your machine will run HX Edit, you should have no problem installing updates from it since all updates are done through HX Edit.

[@MarlonKingShow]

Just got the stomp, some interesting ideas. Any reason you don't record direct via the stomp as an inteface? Didn't know the buttons have a skin touch alternative use... is that deliberate or not meant to happen, couldn't work out what the rubber clear button accessories were for

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Yeah it's deliberate. Capacitance sensing switch detect a very small amount of electricity when in contact with your skin. I personally turn that off in global settings. I do use the Stomp as an interface frequently. Depending on how I'm set up in my room, connecting the Stomp via USB to my computer can cause a ground loop so I use the Pinstripe DISO I mentioned here with ground lift into my interface when that happens.

[@MarlonKingShow]

@@AlexPriceMusician thank you, thats really interesting to know as I kept having the menus exit which I thought was irratic behaviour but my hand was touching the foot switches. Thanks regarding recording, I'll see how I get on and good to know that is a potential solution.

[@mishaguitar]

Thanks for posting, this is excellent. I wish it was out a year ago, when I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out how to add midi control and which ones are compatible

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thanks Misha! This has been a popular video for my channel. I wish I had uploaded it a year ago!

[@mariollamas98]

Great video man!!

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thank you Mario!

[@bvaladez74]

The CS power supplies automatically allocate the current needed for any given pedal, including the Stomp. No matter what the mA number is labeled on any of the power outputs. So for this use case you wouldn't ever need a Y power cable for the stomp. One cable only. Also the Stomp uses around 1000mA. It never uses 1300.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Correct. The CS-series power supplies won’t need a doubler. Pretty much every other power supply will. The Stomp uses significantly more than 1000ma when it’s starting up. Once it’s running it sits around 1000ma.

[@hbtubman]

hi i play with guitar amps in stereo ,any tips on settings or presets ,im only using preamps,and going into my rig at the end of the chain the stomp, and mostly turn the whole board off when using it,thanks

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Sent you an email!

[@ShreddingFinn]

If you have an old 500 or 500x, makes a great midi controller for the stomp and opens up the functionality to almost full helix capability, minus the blocks of course

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thats awesome. Never would’ve even considered that!

[@drcockles]

Thanks Alex super informative

[@bones2532]

Thanks again for all those helpful infos! I really appreciate you sharing all that useful knowledge. Great work! ... and your pedal board looks so damn clean, man! I'm really jealous.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thanks! It’s been a big project lately. Hopefully should be done soon!

[@joelkew]

I love your channel man. You're gonna be big, I can tell.

[@vkelly1975]

Will hx edit ever be available for iOS devices?

[@staceycarras3815]

Awesome vid, thank. you for all the useful info

[@honzapastor]

Hi, thanks for the video and tips. Please is there any way how to change the channel Clean/Dirt on my guitar tube without MIDI?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Yeah, just assign any parameters you want to adjust to any of the footswitches. Check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3XGamqwjqyZg7M

[@honzapastor]

@@AlexPriceMusician thanks for quick response. But I mean change channel on My real Blackstar MK Amp.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

@@honzapastor Ah I see. No, there's no way to do that without MIDI unfortunately. The larger Helix units have that feature I believe but not the HX Stomp.

[@honzapastor]

@@AlexPriceMusician Thank you for your quick reaction and greate videos.

[@harryh212]

can you use a boss F5-FL footwitch? i.e. a latching footswitchs with the stomp?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Nope. It needs to be a momentary, normally open footswitch.

[@matteopanella2298]

Thank you for the video! One question: if the helix stomp is not the finale pedal and after it we have, let’s say, a delay as a final pedal. Where should i plug the DI? Hxstomp-delay-DI-final output? Or Hxstomp-DI-delay? I don’t know if it’s a stupid question, I’m not so much expert in those things. Thank you for the answer! 😊

[@davidcosan]

You could use the insert (Send + Return function to get your delay) and use the output of the HX Stomp.

[@vasiliy2207]

I've got the same problem with ground noise. So I think I need DI. Can you do the video dedicated for DI . What are options in Musicstore or Thomann (Europe.)

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Pinstripe will ship to Europe! The DI video is coming soon. Should be out in a month.

[@BrunoWFFranca]

Obrigado por mostrar nosso produto. Sucesso!

[@arminszymanski6068]

Hey Alex, Do you get a constant ground buzz/hum while using stomp only with guitar and headphones (nothing else connected - no USB, no amp etc.). It goes away when I touch any metal part of my guitar or stomp itself. Also, it stops as soon as I connect it through the USB to my laptop (if it’s powered by grounded power supply). I’ve seen many people experience that, but it seems that not everyone. I’m trying to figure out if my unit is defective or stomp just isn’t meant to be used on its own.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Hey Armin - no, sorry. It sounds like you definitely have a grounding issue. Not sure if it's in the Stomp or in your house. I would first see about trying to find a DI box you can test out the ground lift on. I have that same issue you mentioned, but only when I'm connected via USB to my computer - that's because they're on separate legs of power in my home.

[@francischang]

This is the most comprehensive list of HX Stomp accessories I have ever seen, good job :) Something you didn't mention is an expression pedal - I really feel that you unlock a lot of potential on the Stomp by adding just one expression pedal (I use two). I have the meloaudio exp-001, which are these small expression pedals that fit great on small boards. I can't understand why they're not more popular, they're affordable and perfect.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thanks Francis! And thanks for the tip about the meloaudio. I’ll have to check it out. Personally I use the Boss EV-30 with the Stomp when I need an expression: www.zzounds.com/a--3971116/item--BOSEV30

[@rockwriter9054]

When are we to see a unit to give more presets?Glenn de launce has dine 20 Amps+ IRs but we have no space for them is anyone doing anything about this issue ?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

I’ve been running out of space lately too. What I do is export the presets I don’t use often to my computer so I can hang on to them and then I’ll overwrite them with blank presets.

[@rockwriter9054]

@@AlexPriceMusician Thank you good idea , Alex how do i do that please ?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

@@rockwriter9054 You can just click and drag them from HX Edit onto your desktop.

[@jeraul1]

Hey Alex, is possible to add 4 footswitchs to the HX stomp?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Only through MIDI. Check out the Morningstar MC6 or maybe Disaster Area makes a four-button controller.

[@guitarambition9949]

Awesome tips, thanks!

[@Jhulian_R]

Hi Alex, awesome content bro! Do you know if the helix presets you have will work on HX effects?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Hi Julian - there are a few that will work on HX Effects, but generally most of them have an amp/cab model built in. I do have some plans for effects-focused presets in the future but for now, sorry!

[@Jhulian_R]

@@AlexPriceMusician Don't worry Alex, your videos have been a great help for helping me set presets based on yours with different IR's and creating my own, keep going, your content is gold and you're an amazing player too

[@ndrewRock]

Very long video but one the most informative out there! I have a question regarding the expandability of the footswitches: so using a Y cable you can run 2 footswitches AND an expression pedal? What if I were to put a double footwitch and an expression pedal that has a toe switch (like the crybaby wah), making a total of 3 external footswitches (one of them integrated in the expression pedal)?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thanks! So using a TRS-Y cable, you'll be able to have two footswitches, two expressions, or one footswitch and one expression. If you're finding that you want to have an expression plus extra external footswitches, I would suggest looking into one of the small Midi controllers I mentioned later in this video. They're super simple to set up.

[@ndrewRock]

@@AlexPriceMusician Thanks for the reply! Yeah I was thinking of buying the Stomp and in time expand it with midi footswitches and an expression pedal... A frfr speaker and then I'm set forever I guess haha

[@stevensrp2music985]

#AlexPrice I got the Jet Micro before I got my mc6 so I was already use to tight spaces once the mc6 arrived. Random question. Do you think I should sell my micro for a mc3 to have with my mc6 or sell the micro and the mc6 for the MC8?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Hi Steven - sorry I just saw this now. I think the MC8 would be better than two separate controllers if you think you need it. Also know that you could just get an extension for your MC6 if you want a few more footswitches. Analog Endeavors makes a controller that'll do it

[@RonRuminski]

Great video. Quick question....I’m looking at the stomp or podgo. Just for home use. I don’t gig. Which would you recommend? My goal is to have a way to reduce the amount of amps and pedals I need in a room yet flexible.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thanks Ron. The PodGo is great, but is a bit limited and designed more as an all-in-one rig. The HX Stomp is much more flexible and can cover a lot of ground. It's also meant to go on a pedalboard and to be used with a bunch of other gear so for that reason, I'd suggest the HX Stomp. For new users, I'm in the process of working out a deal with zZounds to include a massive bundle of my own presets with the purchase of a Helix unit. It's not set up yet, but if you decide to commit, forward me your order confirmation and I can hook you up: www.zzounds.com/a--3971116/item--LINHXSTOMP All the best!

[@RonRuminski]

@@AlexPriceMusician thanks. I appreciate the info and I’ll be sure to use the link

[@robertstapleton3598]

Really enjoyed the video - very informative. On a side note, do you really trust your cat near those speakers? Haha! Mine scratches every thing so I don't let him anywhere near my studio monitors. Kudos to you for a great channel.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thanks Robert 🙏🏼 Yeah, she’s been pretty good. We have a scratching post nearby so she’s more likely to choose that. I also have two replacement JBLs in the basement I can take parts from if needed. I had one with a power supply issue last year so I bought a second set used for cheap.

[@BagusWibisono]

hi dude.. which one is better poser supply, 1 spot pro or cioks? Tell me one for better sound and noise reduction🙏🏻

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Hi! I think they both work pretty well for what you're asking, however the Cioks supplies are just absolute top of line. That's what I'll be using on my main board once I get it finished. Cioks supplies are also modular and you can add on to them if you find you're just a couple outputs short. Definitely worth the money. I recommend the DC7 and C8E extended: www.zzounds.com/a--3971116/prodsearch?q=cioks&pa=29&key=q&form=search&submit=submit

[@hanovergreen4091]

Thank you! Best Regards!

[@virgilbprince]

thanks for making this

[@ludlowfalls8856]

Why not just get the helix if you are just going to add a bunch of external switches to the stomp? I own neither so i’m just curious.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

The HX Stomp is way cheaper. I also like the smaller form factor that allows me to be able to use it with a larger rig. There are certain effects that the Helix doesn’t cover 100% well IMO and so I prefer the smaller units combined with certain external pedals.

[@paulrimmer5632]

I love that the subtitles on this calls it the 'Line 6 HX dump' 😂🤣😂

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Hahahah I just noticed that. Thank you

[@josh8196]

You don't need a DI box with preamp sims... The Stomp already has this. I just use a passive unpowered DI box just so my Stomp has a buffer in case of accidental phantom power at the board

[@ghost79ish]

Cool stuff! Would you do a similar video for the helix floor and\or lt? 2nd question, I was actually just searching around for a cheap laptop that can run hx edit. Would the one in this video also run a daw, recording software?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Hi Ian - I don't own the Floor or LT models (yet?) so I'm not sure I could do a reliable rundown. I'm pretty familiar with the Stomp and its limitation so even though I haven't tried all of the products in this video, I felt comfortable sharing some of them. That wouldn't be the case with the larger models. The tablet/laptop I mentioned in this video runs Windows 10, so I'm sure that you could download Audacity or another DAW, however it would probably not run very smoothly. A DAW will take a lot of processing power that something at this budget wouldn't be able to supply. The great thing is that since the Helix does its own monitoring (meaning that your guitar goes directly from the unit to the headphone output and doesn't have to make a trip to and from the DAW), we can raise the output buffer in the DAW a lot without increasing latency.

[@mrfender5001]

How did you find out that 3.0 update will be out at the end of the month? My HX stomp will be delivered in 3 days from the time of this comment. I've been looking for information on when the 3.0 update with 8 blocks will come out, I couldn't find a release date. Where did you find out from if you don't mind me asking?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Sorry, I don't mean to stir the pot anymore than it already is! That was just an assumption based on what I've been following from Line 6, and the fact that Boss just came out with their own Stomp-competitor a few days ago. I don't know any more than the rest of the community.

[@mrfender5001]

@@AlexPriceMusician oh ok I see. Yeah I saw the boss gt 1000 came out. Cant wait for my stomp. Be here in 2 days

[@kenmasters007]

when are they going remove the 8 block limit ?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

There's a 6-block limit at the moment. In update 3.0 we'll have expanded access to 8 blocks.

[@Guitariuga]

Didn't know James McAvoy is playing guitar... Nice.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

You're not the first person to write that haha

[@haymjack]

Found a Reddit article stating from a line6 firmware dev that the potential phantom power issue is non existent on smaller models. Big models beyond 2019 are also no issue.. lmk if anyone wants it.

[@sourcecosmosus3383]

Great video. Actually, a higher signal-to-noise ratio means lower noise compared to signal.

[@metaldan8499]

Awesome vid, but just out of interest because I don’t know if there’s a reason other than aesthetics....why not just get the Lt version if you gonna add all those extension buttons anyway?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

The HX Stomp is already really powerful. I have a few external pedals that I'm not sure I could part with, so for me this is a solution to get a bit of both worlds on my board.

[@cakesodomy4358]

Some people like their cucumbers pickled

[@kierenmoore3236]

Re body capacitance on the footswitches … are people playing barefoot to use this?! 😊 Otherwise, you have to reach down to touch it with a finger? Kinda weird, lol. Cheers! 🙂

[@joshl8159]

Why do you need a DI box with preamps in it? The Stomp already has a dozen preamps built-in...

[@AlexPriceMusician]

If you’re referring to 11:55 - “an external DI box with preamps” I just misspoke. I meant to say transformers. A DI box is not typically a preamp.

[@staringdowninfinity]

Hey man just a note I run a cs6 with hx stomp. You only need to run 1 cable. You even mentioned in the video about how truetone is different as it gives you an overall amount to pulled from it. Truetone explains they only put rating on it because they have too. The cs6 included all the cables to convert the standard cable over to 2.5. I also used the line 6 reverse cable sent in the cs6 box as well. I get using the dual cable with the cioks as it is needed. If you have any questions man feel free to hit me up. I like the cs6 as it still let me use all of the other outputs. Great video though man I did not know 3.0 is suppose to include 8 blocks that really exciting!

[@AlexPriceMusician]

That’s great to hear. Thanks for sharing that!

[@LCRLive687]

The problem is that the pitch shifting sounds very irritatingly cheap especially on octave up. Need to use the fx loop for adding a proper one. The rest is decent using this as either for practice or for a backup rig.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

We got a ton of great sounding pitch shifters in the latest update if you haven’t explored it yet.

[@KuppaKwafee]

Like your videos sir

[@roch6374]

Hell’s yep!

[@robertm.1098]

Great content! +1 sub

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Thank you Robert! 🙏🏼

[@utlaw97]

Nice

[@justinTime077]

Um, are you the Apple flannel-wearing-dude of the HX world now?

[@simaojoseph]

Awesome video, but ignore the Direct Input box explanation part. Di’s don’t amplify on the contrary, they balance the signal and make it run at Mic level. What is great about that type of Di (passive apparently), due to transformers: it can be used as a reamp box.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Well technically, it's a line isolator. Sorry if I was misleading in the verbage. What I should've said is that this one does not lose any signal *compared to a regular DI. I was so used to losing about 20db from using a regular DI that I actually suspected the DISO+ was boosting my signal. Here's a quick explanation: The HX Stomp's outputs are low impedance unbalanced, despite what the chassis says. What the DISO does is take the low impedance, unbalanced signal and converts it to low impedance, balanced. A regular DI is meant to go from high impedance unbalanced and convert it to low impedance balanced. If you were to use a regular DI, you'd be dropping the signal by about 20db.

[@simaojoseph]

@@AlexPriceMusician apart for repeating what I said (with other words) , are you sure the HX line outs aren’t balanced? If that particular Di box boost your signal maybe it’s designed to be used with low output instruments.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

The HX Stomp’s outputs are technically impedance-balanced, but not differential which is where the actual benefits of a balanced signal are. It doesn’t boost your signal at all, rather other DI boxes are cutting your signal by up to 20db.

[@simaojoseph]

@@AlexPriceMusicianso not symmetrical. Hopefully you’ll understand that the general direct boxes out there are doing what they’re supposed to do, and that the one you’re showcasing is the oddball. I personally like having a somewhat less hot signal going into the head amplifiers on the desks I use. Cheers.

[@willhaul5581]

Be forewarned if you order that stuff from Ceiba he doesn't ship until after the product is made which usually is about a month. Be patient

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Yeah you’ve got to be patient. It’s just a one man operation at the moment.

[@MrRioso-ry1hb]

The FX are great, but the Distortion sounds not good, especially the interferences between dissonant intervals are very, very unharmonic (sounds digital not at all like valves/tubes) in the overdriven Sounds.

[@zeronyne]

Where is the breakpoint where all these small accessories and cables to hook them up end up being a bigger hassle than getting the Helix LT? I'm not criticizing this approach at all...just wondering.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

I own the HX Stomp because I like what it's able to add to my existing pedalboard. I'm dedicated to a few external pedals that I could never get rid of and so the LT wouldn't work for me. Expanded control of the HX Stomp is better in my case.

[@MarkKellerman]

Wow- $320 for a Direct Box- why does this stuff cost an arm and a leg?