Line 6 HX Stomp - 300+ Helix effects in a tiny stomp box!

[@paulhindmarshmusic]

Thanks for the kind words folks! Always a pleasure to be down Andertons world.

[@Maddy29]

Always love your playing. This looks like a great product as well...

[@misterguitargeek]

Your playing, passion for the product (and patience!) is top tier, man. This product isn't about its limitations, but is about how it hugely expands possibilities on a traditional pedalboard.

[@JackBealeGuitar]

The channel misses you, no chance of you coming back? Pwease

[@ralphjohns5179]

Yamaha/Line6 is lucky to have you Paul! I’ve only had my HX Effects for a couple of months and it is truly brilliant. It’s a great time to be guitar player!

[@brennenbaird7992]

paulhindmarshmusic what IR do you have loaded for that Friedman patch? Sounds absolutely incredible

[@AMBowers29]

Paul should pop in more often. Even if it's not Line 6 related. He's good.

[@DeathMetalGuitar]

absolutely! Love for Paul and his playing!

[@PeteHawthorne]

Yayyyy Pauls flawless playing and professional attitude has been most missed at the Andertons channel!

[@fraenkiboii]

yeah man! what a nice dude!!!

[@nefdsnet]

Just imagine him working for a company that isn't a bad joke in the music world.

[@skattabrain]

Pre-Helix... you might have a point. Not anymore.

[@mrmagpiepromotions]

Honestly they've made some great products over the years, a few stinkers too, though. I still maintain that the spider 2 is genuinely the worst sounding amp I've ever heard, but the pod HD, amplifi/firehawk and helix all sound great.

[@rectangularcuboid]

I still giggled like heck when they were talking about all the inputs & outputs, and pushing it's buttons

[@robertstapleton3598]

I'm just now seeing this video though it's been out a while. I have to say that I really appreciated Lee asking the hard questions and talking about what it won't do as much as what it will. That's super helpful in making gear decisions. The Stomp sounds like a great option!

[@tatarciewich]

What a player !!! The touch, note choices, he's got very unique thing going on!

[@valentinv.6019]

Sir Paul Hindmarsh, I must say, every time I hear you playing, I'm blown away by your musicality. You're hands down the most talented guitar player seen here on this channel. Congratulation. I wish you the best.

[@paulhindmarshmusic]

Very kind thanks.

[@j.dietrich]

A baby Helix that fits in my guitar case? Yes please. I don't need four parallel effects chains and a dozen footswitches, I just want a good amp model and a couple of good pedals. The lack of amp modelling on the HX FX was a real disappointment, but this looks ideal for my needs.

[@tperry5839]

J Dietrich it is

[@chris_2714]

My thoughts exactly!

[@Siebenstein83]

Paul killing it, as usual. Incredible, inventive playing.

[@leetattoo1976]

I thought this was a very good review, Lee actually picked the guy to pieces about the functionality of the unit so that you knew exactly what you were going to get from it without actually trying to sell it. Maybe it’s a sale ploy? I don’t know, but it ultimately made me buy it from Anderson’s. Great review! I was going to buy the full version, but for my needs, this review told me all I needed to know. Thanks!

[@mattgilbert7347]

Thanks for getting straight to the switching issues. That's the factor which gives me pause, as well as that tiny screen.

[@JoeJosh92]

Great stuff. The thing that always put me off buying one of the bigger Helix units was the sheer amount of things that it was capable of (in terms of routing etc) and that realistically I’d only ever use half of it. Really tempted to give this a try.

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

Re-watching this and other HX- Stomp videos from a bit ago... and man, can Paul play and really as great job showing some unique features of my favorite pedal in my studio (is it even fair to call it a pedal?)... Awesome piece of "kit" as some of you across the pond have been known to say! Just dialed in an amazing "Wicked Game" ....uhmmm..."patch"? and it's.. as our good friend Dan from Down-Unda would say....EPIC! Unbelievable value and more things to do in there than I have time for (hence the up 'til 2am session in my studio room last night!)... thanks again Capt. Lee for all your cool videos! Keep on Rockin'... and Roxy gives it ...5 Tweets! 😎🤘🎸🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦

[@arbitermatt]

As the owner of some lovely valve amps and someone who's seen plenty of bands with real amps as well as these... The Helix plugged in through the PA/interface sounds as good as any valve amp mic'ed up.

[@christopher.hallissy]

Good enough to get rid of my analog pedals and go all in here?

[@malamute8257]

Reviews like this made me buy one and I gotta say, after a week of trying it through headphones, effects returns, my interface, and monitors, I disagree entirely. It doesn't feel or sound real and it throws off my playing. I post clips asking for help improving the sound and people tell me it sounds fine. Guess I'm just picky.

[@valebliz]

@@malamute8257 cork sniffing tonesnobbing is a plague, say no to it. Your classic rock heroes couldn't care less.

[@malamute8257]

@@valebliz for what it's worth, I just needed to find some IRs I like. I'm far from a tone snob. I've got guitars from just about every price range. If it's good, it's good.

[@valebliz]

@@malamute8257 i feel with good IRs the benefit of digital, at least for the hobbyst player, are immense. Of course if you are in the position to regularly play gigs and use a real amped cranked, good for you, but for everybody else digital is extremely convenient, dependable, occupy way less space, you can play it at any volume with pleasing results etc. I'm a living room player, often playing through headphones, and digital gave me reason to keep playing.

[@guitarsimon1]

Currently on the cusp of buying a Helix LT, so it fills my heart with joy that Line 6 are continuing to commit to the Helix family :)

[@dankazama404]

Paul is best. Always good to hear him play

[@1960twf]

Never mind the Line 6 Helix HX Stomp, where can I buy a Paul Hind-Marsh?

[@fraenkiboii]

If there was a light version of this one, I'd use it as an amp in my office. The amazing thing about this is that is has cab emulation and a headphone out.

[@humansnotai4912]

I bought a Sire S7 Larry Carlton from Andertons (thanks guys) and a Helix Stomp - running through my Orange Crush RT20 with a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition 250 Ohm Open Back headphones for when the family are in bed. Simply amazing setup.

[@CamerenCollierMusic]

I LOVE that Lee points out the cons! It's the stuff you really don't think about until the pedal is right infront of you

[@crownironman]

It’s still too big, I’ll wait until they come out with the “HX pick”

[@badenteare7611]

....wouldnt that be lovely *sigh*

[@chrismartinez1370]

We just need to wait 2/3 years for that, really. This units are just gonna get smaller and more powerful with the years.

[@Only1Feckitt]

And it will just disappear like every other pick I've ever used

[@swancrunch]

@@chrismartinez1370 wait a decade, and all that power will be crammed into something like an amplug with built-in wireless transmitter going directly to PA. and a wireless footswitch.

[@PainterDans]

Or even a helix guitar

[@marti_au]

The return of the POD - helix edition!

[@automaticraccon]

Equally shite just 2020 shite.

[@ivorharden]

Pauls a beast of a guitarist.

[@thebigeasy8609]

Hallelujah! PAUL!!!!!!!! Just made my day! What a brilliant guitar player. More please

[@NFMorley]

A pretty killer little package - sure its a bit more limited than full size helix, but I think this is actually the perfect model for my needs. I already have some nice overdrive/fuzz pedals (which tbh I've always thought were the weakest - or at least most digital sounding parts of the Helix effects anyway) so best of both worlds if I used this to replace modulations, delays, reverb and amp/cab sims into a single unit.

[@squarefrog]

Whoever is responsible for working out the limitations of the Helix line, is doing a really great job. The LT vs the Full helix is a good compromise. And the LT to this is great. Tiny foot print makes it compatible with any pedalboard. With midi switching you can do whatever you want.

[@LeeHoMusic]

This device is absolutely awesome. Paul is great player, so much feel snd expression !

[@GravyHucker]

That Revstar though

[@chrismartinez1370]

Love that guitar!

[@joesatchton212]

Lee: Whatever it takes, steal Paul away from Line6 - that guy could sell a Korg Miku to Akira. Absolute Dream Team demo crew: Paul, Danish Pete and Bea. All. Bases. Covered. :D

[@GerryTrevino]

Man, gotta love Paul's charisma and playing of course. Can't wait to get one!

[@AndresAH96]

BROOO, that friedman sound was excellent! would you mind sharing the patch for the regular Helix Users? 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@RyanPortugal]

Always enjoy a demo with Paul

[@darrenc8776]

Lovely to here someone playing something tasteful. It really helps rather than drop tuned metal riffing all the time.

[@sebaseba33]

Omg I love that revstar guitar... it is outrageously beautiful

[@GravyHucker]

It really is a work of art.

[@gkf9]

Never seen one before, looks the dogs!

[@farkaw]

Then check out @reverendguitars. Even the name is similar.

[@GravyHucker]

@@farkaw I've never been a big fan of Reverend's. Unknown Hinson literally broke my heart when he switched from the SG to the Rev.

[@HoosierGuy]

Which model is it?

[@cliftontube]

Lee was so salty on this video; but Paul and Lee really showed this one off in the best way. I was starting to think I wanted to just get this one, but seeing the differences between it and Helix floor, I'll still be saving my money for the Helix. Thanks for the review guys!

[@chibisven]

Man, I wish this was out sooner! I've recently-ish switched to a helix rack to replace my amp in a couple situations have been loving it. Honestly if you don't have an amp sim, get one of these for silent practice, adding layers to your recordings, and backing up your amp in case you pop a tube at a show. In fact I've even considered having an amp for me at gigs but a helix for the house.

[@jamesmunro5368]

Paul's playing is just joyful.

[@hanomag251]

Nice litte thing!!! And Paul is the best when it comes to play while someone is playing with the effects on your helix!!! If I didn't have a regular helix, I would definitely buy this nice little unit!!! Good job on this one!!!

[@theprisonier]

Pauls playing is always a great moment

[@prelovedguitarsni1436]

What a great product, but what model is the Yamaha he is playing, it is a beauty. Brian.

[@paulhindmarshmusic]

Revstar 820 in 'Rusty Rat':-)

[@dougsteeleguitar]

So many touring bands I know are making the switch..I love Line 6.

[@richgarc84]

Paul Hindmarsh! This dude's playing is amazing!

[@AsylumAudioDNB]

Please do a Captain Meets video with Paul! Such a good player

[@MrVyrtuoso]

One thing that would help with moving up and down preset banks is to program the unit for either of these: 1) Give footswitches secondary functions if depressed for an extended period of at least one or two seconds. On preset mode, depressing any of the footswitches would change the mode to bank navigation and footswitch 1 and 2 will be for up and down while footswitch 3 takes it out of bank nav mode and back to preset selection on the selected bank. 2) Give the combination of simultaneous footswitch presses secondary functions. On preset mode, depressing footswitches 1 and 2 bank up and footswitches 2 and 3 bank down. #2 would be faster.

[@LochNessAnthony]

This is going to be great for so many musicians

[@goodspells]

I must say, that Revstar sounded incredible 🙌

[@richman6100]

Stunning playing by Paul as always. Definitely one of the best players that Andertons has had on their channel, regardless of whether or not he's 'selling' a product. I'm always inspired by the guy's skill. The interface on the Helix range of products does seem to be some way ahead of rival products, even if others offer equally compelling sounds. I agree that Lee seems a bit negative in this vid. Not sure why.

[@notalkguitarampplug-insrev784]

make a kemper like that and I buy it in a heart beat

[@squarefrog]

This would have been perfect for me. If I didn’t already have an LT. But I’d never give that up now!

[@zaidcrowe82]

oh hay Paul 🕺

[@AC-hz4xq]

Monster playing as always Paul 😎🤗

[@paulhindmarshmusic]

Thank you.

[@davidf2281]

Sub-£500 with full FX processing / simulation power is *exactly* what I've been waiting for. Guess the credit card's going to be getting a wringing in the next few days. Arse.

[@ayecapn]

Let's hold each other and weep, for I too will spend money I don't have. :( #gas

[@Oncewasgolden]

Olumiders Ekis The Boss GT-001 is $300 and does all of this and more. Not to mention it just sounds better!

[@n8dawg85]

I went from a valve amp with pedals to an ax8 and back to pedals because the ax8 was just too bulky and overkill for me. This thing is perfect for me! Already have one on order 👌

[@jorisaloranta]

Something worth mentioning is that you can run the app on your phone via Bluetooth, so the thing even has a bloody Bluetooth in it. Beyond impressed. Used it in a couple of gigs straight into front of house and it just sounds amazing.

[@michaeldean7220]

Stomp does not have Bluetooth and is only edited and the program is a windows app

[@GregMatses]

good review.. wish those 3 buttons had dual functions like what's on the Digitech RP360XP .. you could turn on/off 3 effects plus scroll presets as well as access a tuner and looper w/o taking up the expression jack - that would make it much more usable as a live device ..

[@TIMExBANDIT]

Has anyone mentioned that your lack of enthusiasm for these kinds of product is apparent? I don't know if I'm just reading into it too much....

[@smallville8865]

I agree. He is almost rude in some of the videos with Paul.

[@valebliz]

@wildebest cap is the classic wannabe bluesman failed guitar player. Still like the channel but damn the man's a cliché...

[@LarsBauer74]

Paul Hindmarsh is the man. such a great guitarist!

[@AndrewAviles]

This and the helix line in general just sound amazing. I love my Zoom G5N and its a better fit for my needs and skill level, but if I could justify it, I would buy this in a heartbeat.

[@hamishsummers8585]

The sales rep Vs retail manager dynamic was very apparent and enjoyable.

[@rubenreza]

Sweet playing, Paul. Need more Paul on these Anderson’s vids

[@TheOligoclonalBand]

Where do people see the Captain being critical? It's clear that he is more of an analogue guy, but this is a great conversation about this unit. Reasonable questions I would ask too. Normally I am an analogue guy too, but this seems to be an unit that could replace my assortment of pedals and give me much needed space at home. And I can use my pedals too. This is great.

[@MadelnMachines]

Whats the best way to plug a line level synth input into the Line6 pedals. I'm looking for more hands on tweakability so I'd probably go for the LT. Or I might go for a HX effects over this for the extra clarity of the interface with the multiple screens. The m13 seems very hands on.

[@steveo44]

Wow that's some really nice playing!. Helix sounds sweet. At the beginning lee is looking like.... Yep he can play!

[@cmonsterz]

I actually use my HX Stomp as a new POD Bean, I don’t use it as a floor unit. I originally started with the POD 2.0 and loved it (still own it).

[@ronzinale]

I think it’s great! Look at the photos on website, it’s way better looking than it seems on video (maybe the lights are too bright). it has headphone out for practicing, aux in, fx loop, exp pedal or extra double switch, and all the sounds of helix floor?? What do you want more?

[@dinzons92]

And It's now 8 blocks in 3.0.. There have some dsp limitation but I can use the Eq with extra block. That's great

[@PontusWittenmark]

Interesting product.. I wish pressing down the two rightmost pedals would do bank up and the two leftmost would do bank down though. But nice work Line 6!

[@jackprice7828]

That is some nice playing! Love the Yamaha Revstar

[@TheBarto1234]

Really nice piece of device. I was a bit sceptical about it at first but once hooked up my guitar and after playing with the simulations, cabs, modulations etc for a while I was stunned. This sounds beutiful both with the amp (Marshall DSL in my case; 4 cable method) and alone with just headphones plugged in (it is quite easy to get Mesa Rectifier sound which with some stereo reverb/delay sounds awesome). One needs to get used to the limited number of knobs and footswitches but still it is workable. The cons may be up to six blocks which may turn too few for some (especially when you include your preamp via 4 cable method or IR which also occupy the slots)

[@duncanearley]

For most gigs those 3 foot switches would be enough.

[@mrmagpiepromotions]

Talking about dynamics on modelling being better now, I recently got a Line 6 Pod HD 500x and was really impressed by the ac30 on it because I could set it to be at that perfect level that can be totally clean if I'm gentle and ACDC gain if I hit it hard. To be honest it sounded much more like my beloved Laney VC30 (that I sadly sold) than a Vox AC30. More of that upper mid scratch to it.

[@sky.crusher]

Hey Cappy! Keep those great viddies coming. Perhaps as a suggestion, a revisit/update to this subject is in order given the updates and improved functionality for the player. Just a thought. Cheers.

[@colintraveller]

If He and Honore .. made an album it would be something Special ...

[@jasonkerr931]

HindMONSTER! Amazing chops and tonal knowledge!

[@6guitarplayer]

I just saw the HX Stomp in person and I was shocked at how small it is.

[@runaround666]

Hope Paul has some more vids lined up. Love his playing and he makes the Helix line sound great.

[@line6helixtonematch192]

What makes me happy about this is fact that we will get better tuner in next Helix update! :)

[@lockedowng]

I'm still hoping for any tuner in native!

[@Michael_k_DK]

This Nice little box Would that be a good product for homeuse too if you dont Want a Hugh AMP and just a cab to play With ? So This replace the AMP ?

[@sgmarshall3]

Wow, that DI sound was great. Maybe better than the amp sound.

[@rjester21]

This looks like fun, but I think I still like the full size versions the best! 😎 Always fun to see new stuff from them and to hear Paul play!

[@BadCat1990]

Listening to Paul play that Friedman model blows my mind.

[@jorgegvb]

I could not justify a full blown Helix, this is a happy compromise.

[@rhettsocal4955]

I would love this in the HX FX form factor.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Looks like a fantastic little amp/ effects pedal.

[@zeroman614]

Great questions by the Captain.

[@ryanteacher8134]

Uh, I'm an owner of an hd500x. How easy would it be to use the HX stomp in addition to the hd500x? Using the amp/cab sims etc on the HX stomp and using the hd500x for effects + expression pedals? Interesting thought!

[@us3r11]

Wow. I'm really looking into this type of Helix. Sounds amazing. What Paul does with the sound is really good. Soo.. I guess it's also how you play it.

[@alexholt7844]

Maybe dumb question but I’m pretty new to all this. I have a blackstar ID core 10 2v amp. Can I plug this straight into that and will it sound ok? Or do I need to buy a cab? If so how the heck do I hook it up to that LOL

[@glisteningkabana8154]

Sounded great! 🤘

[@Stratman6969]

Thanks for the great demo. I bought one on the back of this, but sad to say it went straight back. Way too complicated and the factory presets were typically gimicky and mostly unusable, I had hoped that this was going to replace my valve amp and pedals but there wasn't a preset, that in the reality of my studio, came remotely near. Thank god for 14 day return.

[@shellsjoint]

Paul is so good!!!

[@cdk285]

If I love my amp and don’t really want modeling, does it make sense for me to get this or should I just go for the effects that they spoke of? I’ll take anyone’s input

[@frankjoseph6071]

Long story short, I've had bad luck with guitar pedals in the past. I want to use a minimal approach to effects. Would buying a Line 6 HX stomp with an expression pedal eliminate the need for a decked out pedal board?

[@eaman11]

Looks cool but how does it compare to a Boss G001? I get find the boss used for 1/4 of the price, it has more controls and more features. Is the sound of this Line6 so much better?

[@dlheidemann]

So I'm thinking about going HX Stomp as my first dive into REAL modeling and stuff. No, it can't do all the crazy I/O that other models can, but like you said, that's why the other models exist. Also, don't forget that the vast majority of guitar players still use "analog" rigs (guitars, some pedals, and an amp or two). Yeah you can do effects loops combined with sending to the front of the amp, but this is already miles ahead of the traditional setup, I don't think anyone is going to have a problem with more than the 2 options we currently have!

[@Driftuner]

Wow...this is actually pretty cool

[@zferes]

PAUL IS BACK!

[@brooklynboy1000]

this guy is trying so hard to show how amazing the technology is and lee seems pretty jaded to it all

[@CoredusK]

Yeah always coming with the negativity. Classic "analogue dude". I've had tons of these discussions. They decided analogue is superior and have to prove that digital is inferior for some reason. You just go and have a good time with your gear and let me bathe in the awesomeness of my Helix. Once we wake up from the Matrix, they'll realize all their analogue gear was digital all along.

[@1alexanderkup1]

@@CoredusK nothing wrong with that hey

[@CoredusK]

@@1alexanderkup1 How bout we both be happy and rock on with our gear and learn what's cool about each other's?

[@1alexanderkup1]

@@CoredusK sure! but i'm usually on analogue side :P even I use digital modelling these days. it just doesn't feel as good! haha

[@CoredusK]

@@1alexanderkup1 Sure, enjoy it!

[@bm6244]

Is it possible to put volume pedal in Stomp's effects loop and set it between distortion and reverb/delay to making ambient swells? Like that: distortion > volume pedal (in effects loop) > delay/reverb.

[@Bernz66]

Yes, by creating an effects loop block

[@gazzy_burns]

Helix was way too much for me because it's huge! This is perfect. I don't play big amazing venues so a little stompbox can be added to my bass or guitar board.

[@ShaneTN]

Paul is so good!

[@CodyCoates]

I've been looking for the perfect box to match up with my THR-100 HD... it's finally here!

[@hugh.munguzs]

I'm honestly surprised there's not a bigger buzz over those Yamaha Rev Star series guitars. They sound and play amazing, super clear and open pickups too. The YGD team hit it out of the ballpark.

[@gkf9]

They got me intrigued straight away, never heard or seen them before.

[@demantoid418]

The DI sounds a lot like the amp. nice