The Helix HX Stomp XL Is Amazing in 2024

[@mesa620]

Anyone know how this compares to the M13?

[@ryansnydercg]

Pinning this to the top to see if anyone can help

[@DigitalDistortedGuitars]

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

[@AlMcManusMusic]

Great video! If putting this in the loop of an amp, can you route the FX so that modulations are AFTER the amp and distortions are BEFORE? How does that work? Thank you!

[@ryansnydercg]

So if you put this in the FX loop. It will come after the amp. But you can use the 4 cable method and put the distortion before the amp and then the modulations and delays within the FX loop

[@evanp.abaygarjr.1536]

Still praying for that unit to put it on my board . Its still gonna be amazing ..

[@ryansnydercg]

I'm excited for you to get one :)

[@MagicChinaMan]

Hey, what are those bigger buttons you got on the top row? I'd like to have that on all the buttons for home use with only socks on.

[@ryansnydercg]

They are these caps - Jiayouy Guitar Effect Pedal... www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3D6FNP3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@MagicChinaMan]

@@ryansnydercg Thanks! and your videos have been awesome. Giving me the push to get an hx stomp xl

[@ryansnydercg]

@MagicChinaMan dude that’s awesome. They just reduced the prices too so now’s a good time.

[@gilku4725]

Hx stomp xl looper needs to be able to midi sync. Mode button should be programable on hx stomp xl its a waste of space and an accident waiting to happen on the heat of the moment. Feedbacker is nice but freakout is still better hope they can improve it. Overall, its a great product.

[@simona7517]

Super helpful assessment, thanks!

[@ryansnydercg]

Yeah buddy!!

[@KipCount]

What kind of button toppers are those on the top row? Do they still work with the capacitive touch?

[@ryansnydercg]

They are these guys - amzn.to/3SMisg7 And I’m not really sure if they work with the capacitive touch. If I’m buying honest, I didn’t know the HX Stomp had capacitive touch 😅

[@brucegasiorowski8957]

@@ryansnydercg it doesnt

[@Bobby_Digital37]

HX Stomp has been the king of the modelers for a while, but I think that Line 6 will have to come out with something that competes with the Tonex pedal because it does sound better than the helix and is easier to use for just getting great amp sounds especially for those of us who already have pedals we love and don't need the HX stomp built in effects..

[@ryansnydercg]

That’s a good point. Some bare bones amps only would be sick

[@ymelfilm]

agree. How is the Tonex looper? is it convie for live usage?

[@BrandonMalone-x1b]

Its a man's pedal, not for everyone

[@jturquoise]

It really is awesome. I love mine!

[@ryansnydercg]

What style of music do you play on it the most?

[@jturquoise]

@@ryansnydercg I’ve been playing some NO DOUBT, KISS and GWAR lately. I kind of want the Line 6 Helix LT . I love it that much ! And I used to play real amps. I use Beyer Dynamic DT 990 pro 250 ohm headphones with it and I’m quite pleased with the sound.

[@davebrasil1964]

Heyy! Thanks for the HX Stomp XL review Colt, very informative! I just wanted to ask you about the modified top 3 footswitches. It seems like you have some kind of aftermarket oversize stomp buttons on board. What's the deal here? Do they make it easier to use? Should I get some? Thanks a lot, dude!

[@ryansnydercg]

Hey man! Glad it helped. And yes so those are called Barefoot Buttons V1 Tallboy Footswitch Caps. Make sure you get the V1s as the V2s do not fit the HX Stomp. And I like them a lot. It makes it easier to press the top row - especially live - without worrying about pressing the bottom row. They are a little on the pricier side, and I didn’t like that they didn’t show the colors of the switches so I ended up swapping to these clear ones - Jiayouy Guitar Effect Pedal... www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3D6FNP3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share So far I am liking them but have only had them on for a week and haven’t played live with them yet… might make a video about that in the future.

[@davebrasil1964]

@@ryansnydercg Cool!! Thanks so much for the info. I’ll order some right away. Cheers, mate!!

[@sethradspinner]

Is there a list of amps and effects that the device contains?

[@ryansnydercg]

helixhelp.com/models

[@sethradspinner]

Have you thought about doing a headrush mx5 review?

[@ryansnydercg]

@sethradspinner I have not but now I have :) need to get my hands on one but then it’s game on!

[@stargroves14]

Can i plug into my interface with the left/right outputs for recording

[@ryansnydercg]

Yes you can! 😊

[@stargroves14]

@@ryansnydercg Thanks

[@MrGul]

Regarding the statement that it can replace a pedalboard 100%: How do you control things like pedal volume swells, wah-wah, and whammy pitch modulation without an expression pedal? I can't find any information about that online. Any insight you have would be much appreciated!

[@ryansnydercg]

Yeah for sure. You can hook up something like this to use as your volume or wah - amzn.to/3WOIX6y

[@MrGul]

@@ryansnydercg I think you misunderstood my question. Of course I know that you can hook up expression pedals to it, but that's not the point. He said it could replace your pedalboard 100% so I'm wondering how that functionality works without having to add expression pedals.

[@chrisgoodchild2204]

@@MrGul it doesn’t, you need external expression control. There will be plenty of people who can replace a pedalboard with a stomp, but also some who really can’t. It’s a fantastic device but it doesn’t do everything in all flavours and configurations.

[@MrGul]

@@chrisgoodchild2204 But he literally said "it can replace a pedalboard 100%" so that's why I'm asking if he knows something that we don't.

[@chrisgoodchild2204]

@@MrGul he doesn’t, if you read the user manual it shows you everything you need to know. It can replace your pedalboard 100% IF you don’t need expression. But remember, it doesn’t do every sound imaginable so you really need to evaluate it yourself.

[@stoneysdead689]

I'm just going to be honest- and I know this probably won't go over great in Helix land but- the Headrush MX5 sounds at least as good, maybe better, costs less, and has basically the same features. Comes out of box with 46 amps, 15 cabinets, 10 mic emulations, 300 impulse responses, and 63 effects. That said- the Headrush IRs aren't that great- upgrading to 3rd party, York IRs, which are really affordable and easy to install, makes it sound 10X better. But I can say the same thing for the Helix IRs- Imo they don't sound anywhere near as good as York IRs. As a recording interface I'd say the Helix might just barely edge the MX5 out- but barely. The MX5 is 24bit/96kHz- and the Helix is 32bit/96kHz. But the looper on the MX5 is 32 bit- and beats about any other looper I've tried yet. It doesn't have preloaded beats, but imo those always sound cheap and generic- I wouldn't use them if I had them. I like a metronome or click to stay in time with while practicing, but that's all I really need- and it has that. Tbh I'd say they're about the same- but the MX5 costs far less- which is why I like it more.

[@ryansnydercg]

Dude that’s awesome. It’s all about finding what you like and what works for your work flow 🤙

[@LumaTo]

Honestly, these things are all about software support. I don't think any company has gone as far as Line6 with regards to their software support, so whenever their Helix 2 drops, I will be there with credit card on hand.

[@stoneysdead689]

@@LumaTo LOL_ Haus, if you need support to use the Headrush MX5- you probably have trouble tying your shoes, it's that bone head simple. There is no software required- you use it the exact same way you use a zip drive.

[@stoneysdead689]

@@LumaTo Whoops- I read my reply to you, and it comes off like I'm being rude or mean- I didn't mean to be, I was trying to be funny. My point was just the Headrush is so simple, there is no software. You plug it into the USB port, and it shows up as a drive, you just put your IRs in the "IR" folder, your rigs in the "rig" folder- etc. Then you hit "Synch" and that's it- it's ready to use. You can also make a backup of the drive when you first connected it- and if anything ever goes wrong- you can blank it out and put all that back on- it's back to factory default.

[@jasonfnorth]

Ton of value.. Just got one.. let’s go 🎸 🔥 😅

[@ryansnydercg]

Enjoy!!

[@akaboo69]

I'd assume it's worth it. My 1700 dollar floor helix definitely is. It's my Swiss army knife so to speak

[@ryansnydercg]

Yeah for $1000 less, it can’t do everything the Helix can - it only has 8 blocks and a lot less DSP plus no built in wah/volume. But the tones are the same. It is a Swiss Army knife. That’s the best way to describe it

[@FS-fn9uf]

oof. I was with you right up until the sound samples. They sound horrible.

[@ryansnydercg]

Both? Or just the stomp?

[@FS-fn9uf]

@@ryansnydercg the stomp distortion sounds really weak, fake

[@ymelfilm]

no , u r not golden. Till the company makes an effort, raise their butts from boss armchairs and fix the terrible 2 quick stomp to stop the looper craziness.

[@ryansnydercg]

Unfortunately, the 2 quick stomp to stop the loop is pretty common practice among one switch looping stations, like the TC Electronics Ditto or the Boss RC-1. I dont think theyll be switching it up anytime soon.

[@gilku4725]

On hx stomp xl u can program a stop button.

[@ymelfilm]

@@ryansnydercg a shame that Chinese companies such as Rowin, Cuvave Ammoon or Zoom G3n do the job well: 1 stomp for stop, long step for Clear

[@ymelfilm]

@@gilku4725 still a mess what it does. I did it finally but the trick does not work on F7-F8 buttons: Sucker!!

[@jojolapraline]

You talk,you talk,you talk..........

[@ryansnydercg]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@andymuhaimin7901]

Over price...

[@justaguy3665]

Compared to what? Comparable modelers are over $1000

[@humanimal5527]

If you think about what you would spend on amps and pedals... it's really not.

[@ryansnydercg]

I'm interested in what you think would be the appropriate price for this modeler.

[@56brever]

chinglish

[@thecruddybug4437]

Except it's not. People spend 200 dollars for a chorus pedal. This is 750 (600 on sale) for tons of different combinations, + amp/cab sim, stereo, midi, etc. etc. This is not at all overpriced.