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[@Slears]

I gig with a Helix Floor for 3 years now...that thing is awesome and never let me down. Wonderfull Piece of Gear

[@ryanreeves8931]

I've used it for about a decade now and other than a lost knob that I can't seem to get replaced, it is a beast! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

[@JimmyGallowayGuitar]

My Helix is still incredible. I use it stereo in/ out and sing through it. Quick gigs get the Stomp XL. Love all the sounds. Great video Steve

[@nowgearthis]

Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. Hopefully the HX Effects will get refreshed to a smaller size and power requirements someday soon.

[@billschriever]

Excellent video Steve!! Well done. I gig with the HX Stomp Xl with a mini foot pedal, and 3 external effects I’m a big fan of. A minimalist board, a great rig for me. Thanks for what you do!

[@Hillman1312]

Thank you! I’m using the LT since 2019 and still love it. I don’t consider this an “old” unit. There are other digital products out there that are way older yet still sell (for example digital mixers like Behringer XR series). Line6 keeps adding new stuff to the Helix which to me means they essentially renew the unit with every update. I’m just an amateur playing in coverbands and have never run out of dsp. People who do may not be using the right unit for them but should not blame this on Line6 saying the technology is “old”….. just my opinion though :-)

[@bobbyadamson2333]

I bought an HX Stomp a couple of years ago and have toured with it a handful of times. It works great, but I have been considering trying out the QC, so I'm glad I watched this. I'm able to do everything I need with a pedaltrain nano which is a nice bonus, makes flying and loading in/out so much easier.

[@SethDStanley]

I've been using all of the Helix family for years now, and I agree, the HX Stomp XL is the perfect hybrid for me. I use it standalone as a frontman, and the additional footswitches and 4th snapshot, plus the dedicated mode button and tap/tuner, are absolutely the perfect sweet spot. Great vid!

[@joeviviano4788]

Great "use case" compare Steve. Love the Helix floor I have. Nice to get a sense of what would drive me to shift form factors. Sidebar question: what brand of footswitch toppers do u use, and are they transport worthy ( stay put ) or do u remove them and put them on each time.

[@mikedunning2063]

I just purchased the Helix LT from Sweetwater a few weeks ago, love it! My first Line 6 was the Pod Go, I wanted a little bit more, contemplated getting the Stomp XL to use with the Pod Go, but ended up deciding on the LT. Sweetwater is great to do business with, and Line 6 tech support is great. Thanks for the videos, Steve. Keep them coming!

[@masterofreality230]

The power issue can be fixed with a $4 cable they sell on Amazon. As long as you have the right pedal power supply.

[@MichaelBLive]

A way to mitigate the power dongle is to tuck under the board with a compact power strip or short cable tethered up. You put the pedal power supply on there as well. Then you are just left with one standard length of "normal" power cord extending off the board.

[@TVoltG]

I have been using my Helix more and more. I really love it as a preamp to my poweramp into my 412. My amps are collecting dust lately. Having everything in one unit has been fantastic. HXFX is also an amazing unit.

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

I just got a Line 6 POD Express and I love the thing. It fits right on my desktop, is so easy to use, and really covers all the bases I need to record music. I've recorded with it for several weeks now, completed about 7 videos with it, and it just sounds great. I recommend it for Home Recording artists who want to keep it simple, but still have plenty of sounds available. I've been using Line 6 gear since 2004 (a POD XT Live) up to a POD Go I bought in 2022. And now the POD Express completes the circle.

[@joesaxon6566]

Agreed, the thing is dynamite in a small package

[@scottakam]

I'm not a gigger but have had the HX Stomp since it came out. I've used it in several ways over the years but for quite a while, it's been the jack of all trades on my pedal board. I have a bunch of analog pedals and the Stomp takes care of things I don't have. It all runs into a few tube amps I have.

[@ehrinlanthony]

Something I've been doing for a while is use an A/B box with A coming from my wireless and B open. This gives me both a dedicated mute switch as well as a direct input for a cable without needing to take the wireless off the board or even unplug it.

[@davidjoel111]

I remember going direct to FOH for the first time with the POD HD500 back in the mid 2000s, I have a hard time justifying bringing an amp to a gig since, monitoring has been an issue but it's gotten better over time. Today if I had to select a unit it would be the full size Helix or the LT just because they're easy to power. I gig an HX Stomp and my only gripe with it is having to power it.

[@joekaras7080]

The line6 stuff is amazing. I dont miss all my various pedals. Thanks for this cool review and thoughts on these products. Steve, I remember you saying you have your touring rig presets for sale. Are they available for HX Stomp XL and Pod Go Wireless. I would very much be interested in purchasing your touring presets. Please let me know Brother. Thanks

[@Dr.Jekyll]

Excellent and very informative video. It taught me that I don’t need any Line6 gear. Maybe in the future they’ll make something that would suit my needs.

[@Kevinbabbmusic]

yeah man, the accessibility is probably priority number one out on the road. Love the video man!

[@Gremlin48]

You gotta try the pod express!! I love mine, I’m a super minimalist and it’s all I could ever need

[@joeviviano4788]

Sidebar question: what brand of footswitch toppers do u use, and are they transport worthy ( stay put ) or do u remove them and put them on each time.

[@pablobossanova]

Hey Steve, what is your signal flow with the H90 and Stomp?

[@markvalentino-guitar7513]

I've been using the Helix since it first came out. I still love it after almost 8 years of gigs.

[@MrKbeaumont]

I use a pedal and I have a Helix Lt & PodGo. I have gigged with both for years.

[@ftodat]

What about Helix floor vs LT? Considering the LT and as far as I understand the only difference is inputs and outputs, especially the XLR mic input. Is that correct? If new to the Helix family, would you choose LT or floor?

[@MikeColeVocals]

I recently returned to the Helix family and picked up an HX Stomp XL. When I originally entered the modelling world I just couldn’t find the sounds I wanted so moved back to analog gear. What I’ve discovered is that simple is better. You don’t need multiple amps and a million effects to have a great sound, and only using what you need in a unit like this doesn’t mean you’re not using it to its potential it just means you have flexibility for the future. Are there better options out there? Maybe for your use case, but for mine it does everything I need in one convenient package with lots of space to be creative without needed to constantly buy and sell gear. For me it’s a keeper.

[@motomike71]

I have a Helix Floor and it's great in the studio. I use it on music theater gigs where I need diversity of tone. But it's just too big for situations where I need to travel light. So I picked up an HX Stomp for situations where I need to work on projects and do recordings but don't want to lug the Helix with me. It's great for tossing in a backpack with its power supply, a USB cable, a patch cable, and my laptop. All the amps and effects I have with the Helix I have with the HX Stomp. The only thing on my wish list for the HX Stomp is an XLR mic input with phantom power.

[@be8965]

I have a question, I have a pedal board that shares space for an overdrive and a collider for the wet effects for my vocals and the rest is 7 pedals for my guitar rig, that includes a wah, fuzz, 1 overdrive one boost, chorus and a vibe. Would it be possible to have something like this in any of the Line 6 products? Like have a path for my vocals always on and another path for my guitar that I could use also live time? If so which if the line 6 product will be? Cheers!b

[@profileproductions4462]

I've seen you play! " you need a overdrive Special And a overdrive in front, reverb and a Dalay in the effx loop. "your golden" I hope this helps!

[@basscoup]

I use HX Effects with an amp when logical and HX stomp XL when no amp is needed

[@yikelu]

I have both the XL and the Stomp. I personally prefer the Stomp for modularity and portability, although I do miss having 4 snapshots. For ambience, it's nice to have a separate WSYWIG unit for on the fly changes; I use a Source Audio Collider for that. Funny enough, I'm thinking about building out a solo artist rig for myself with the XL and an H90. Maybe a looper too and maybe the Meris MercuryX, but the H90 is coming first.

[@Eric-dd8bk]

Been using the LT for the last 7 or 8 years but really want to try out the Stomp XL cuz it just seems like the pedal with just enough switches in a more managable and pleasent form factor. Just another small dual mode expression pedal, it will be perfect.

[@AnthonyBullock1968]

The line 6 range reminds me of a good car companies range. There's something for every pocket and use case.

[@jose_moya]

My dream pedal would be an updated version of the Hx Effects with amp modeling and another screen. A combination of the Hx Effects and the HX Stomp XL basically.

[@Joop5000]

Hey Steve, I have a Helix Lt and I made a few presets I like, so I didn't play around much with all the different settings etc, I just play for hobby. I was wondering if you could help with something though. When I use the touch method with any foot switch, it does nothing and I did go in global settings to be sure I had the switch in "Touch" mode. any ideas on what I'm doing wrong? Thanks!

[@circa33]

@steversterlacci , where did you get that 2 button switch for the HX stomp? That is rad

[@SteveSterlacci]

Pedalnetics! Tell them I sent ya

[@veritechc]

I just might have most of those products. We all need to dust more, lol. Great video amigo.

[@timothy5974]

Nice video thank you.

[@warrenb79]

Hx effects with amp modelling would be the ultimate form factor for me.

[@basscoup]

That is effectively what the HX stomp XL is

[@warrenb79]

@@basscoup I've currently gig the Stomp XL but just prefer the hx effects form factor and scribble strips.

[@sjsphotog]

Steve u didn't mention the Helix LT which is in between the full Helix and Stamp in price which is what I have and has everything most pro and non pro users need to go all in one if they don't need mic input and didn't want to deal with an external volume pedal that's flopping off to the side. Even Bumblefoot uses an LT live.

[@leavingsoulsBO]

While I agree the full Helix is getting old, but just on power since the constant updates keep it up to par with the latest modellers soundwise, the Stomp series is yet to be matched I believe. I recently got to try the Ampero Stomp and, while good, it didn't have the flexibility this has for a unit you can put in your gig bag

[@jturquoise]

I don’t know if you’ll see this 😅 I’m sure you’re a busy dude😊 But does your wife use a he relay g30 or g50? And is she the only one on a 2.4 ghz wireless system ? I just ordered the g50 and was wondering if she’s ever had any dropouts on tour.

[@GtrMan863]

HX stomp vs. HX1 ? Can a stomp do the same thing as an HX1 ?

[@carlosmartinez-torteya]

How about the Pod Go? Any use case where you’d say it shines?

[@ryansnydercg]

Running in between your guitar and a tube amp

[@timtimmonsmusic]

I bought a line 6 pod go for my practice rig and my gigging rig i traded my pedal board for a line. 6 helix. Best decision ever!

[@wilfriedcwik3475]

Just using the fullsize Helix Floor with a Bigsky, a Tonex and at the moment with a Double Barrel V4 which will be replaced by another Tonex. There is nothing this hybrid rig can't do. And most off all it is a fully controllable workhorse. The size and weight....okay....but consider this: how about in relation to a Marshall stack, no matter if it is half or full size one? Believe me, I know what I'm talking about. If I ever had to choose a smaller flyrig I think Steve has paved the way....or.... two HX Stomp and a controller like a Blackstar Live Logic. Steve, how about it?

[@CraigCrider]

As an OG Stomp user, the one outstanding benefit over the competition is the near constant updates and added features. How much additional great stuff has come out in the five years I've owned it? New amps, effects, routing, fixes. They just keep improving it year after year. I'm sure at some point there will be a need to a new hardware platform but man, talk about longevity and bang for the buck.

[@rodhutchinson205]

What is the additional 2 buttons add on that you are using on the HX Stomp?

[@ryansnydercg]

It’s an external foot switch to give you more buttons for sounds

[@StevenHess]

"It's old" Welp the 63 Fender Bassman and Marshal JTM45 are old but no one serious would tell you they wouldn't''t own one or use one if they needed the tone you can get out of them.

[@SteveSterlacci]

thats a fact! I am planning a video on that topic. I could use a Helix for the rest of my life and be happy.

[@lachcim104]

Thanks for sharing. The giveaway is for US residents only.

[@armandom28]

Why didn’t you mention the floor LT? This to me is the best compromise of all the helixes.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I spoke about all the ones I've used. The LT is awesome though!

[@scottyknows]

Awesome breakdown of the different units. I'm happy with my HX Stomp, Effects, and One. I agree, the power supply is wonky, but I heard Truetone was going to be making a dedicated adaptor for the HX series soon. Thanks for the opportunity to win a stomp XL!

[@masterofreality230]

Gator already makes an adapter for $4. It takes 2 spots on your power supply.

[@scottyknows]

@masterofreality230 the truetone cs7 comes with a red polarity reversal adapator and a green line 6 barrel fit that also reverses polarity. Gotta use em both to power a stomp or effects

[@masterofreality230]

@@scottyknows No, I just bought a $4 cable. 2 hook up to my power supply and 1 goes to the stomp. Its a green cable they sell on Amazon by Gator cases. There is no polarity reversal involved, but it does have the correct size barrel that is not standard for Line 6 devices. What would be cool is if they started putting a 2.5mm 1 amp output on a pedal power brick.

[@scottyknows]

@masterofreality230 I'm just glad I didn't fry my pedals because I was connecting just the green adapter first. Had no idea it reversed polarity. Also fits the Eventide H90.

[@masterofreality230]

@@scottyknowsReally? I am working with all center negative here.

[@mikepayne1571]

Can you load IR's on the Helix One?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Nope. I do mention that in the hx one section

[@GByePorkPieHat]

Of COURSE, I watch this vid AFTER I’ve invested in both the Helix LT and the HX Stomp. I’m kinda feeling that because of HX Edit, I can do all I need w/the HX Stomp. Probably gonna sell the LT. Thanks for this video, Steve.

[@GByePorkPieHat]

Well now that I’ve watched through more of this content, I’m thinkin’ I really, only need the HX Effects. Only question is, will that work well with the FRFR cab, in which I’ve already invested?

[@johnplaystheguitar123]

wait where did you get that hx stomp double footswitch that fits on there like that? 😮

[@SteveSterlacci]

Pedalnetics! Tell them I sent ya

[@johnplaystheguitar123]

@@SteveSterlacci 🙏

[@gregditmore3112]

Who makes the two footswitch expansion in the video?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Pedalnetics!

[@gregditmore3112]

@@SteveSterlacci thank you. Great video btw

[@SteveSterlacci]

@gregditmore3112 thanks for checking it out!

[@BlackReaperMetal]

Where can i get a switch like on your stomp? 😮

[@SteveSterlacci]

Pedalnetics! Tell them I sent ya

[@Franxiquito]

What a great video! Not gonna lie, when I saw the notification my heart jumped cause I thought it was finally the episode of Silent Stage Podcast. I'm very eagerly waiting for that!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Its coming!! Thanks so much for the support. Once I figure out how to get the audio version uploaded, we are off to the races.

[@jasongoad1084]

Love my PodGo.

[@swardmusic]

Not enough pod go love true!

[@jasongoad1084]

I agree!! Such a great pedal!

[@iscgovea]

Line 6 stuff is cool, the only thing in my case is the DSP, if the HX Stomp XL could have at least DSP of the Helix LT, Line 6 will destroy every competence. As it does not have yet i decided by hearush products because of that.

[@jnixo9900]

I have the stomp XL. I look at all the newer modellers and I think meh!....my helix does everything I want it to do and they all sound good. Like the difference in sound quality (tones) is so negligible they can all be tweaked to sound similar.

[@TheBbtlegit]

The Helix floor hands down

[@MrVyrtuoso]

What I'd love is for Helix Native to go stand-alone and stand-alone iOS/Android.

[@liontone]

I still have an M9. Hehe

[@scb1620]

You didn't mention that only the Helix and LT support Line 6 Variax guitars. I'm really pissed that Line 6 seem to have abandoned Variax users. If my Helix ever dies, I'm moving back to a Roland VG rig out of principle.

[@SonicDriveStudio]

I want the one that changes the game the most

[@Helix-Man]

Helix native definitely🎉

[@SteveSterlacci]

have you heard of TONEX ONE!?

[@Smart-Alex]

@@SteveSterlacci Was that a "talking point" they gave to all the influencers?

[@SteveSterlacci]

@Smart-Alex no. Thats never been a thing from any company to suggest what we say. It's just coincidence a lot of youtube guys said it. They also had a huge marketing push we had no idea about that included over a dozen videos

[@Smart-Alex]

@@SteveSterlacci makes sense thnx! Just was a term used a lot yesterday :) Great content man, keep it up

[@zakklee2556]

no mention of midi or variax.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Feel free to add your needs and experiences for others to read. I don't use midi often...

[@smoothsavage2870]

I havent had a chance to use a Variax, but i have experience using MIDI with the Helix Floor. I use a Behringer FCB1010 to control the Helix. You can control the Helix itself, as well as software apps and MIDI enabled hardware with your MIDI controller through the Helix. Not sure about any of the other products though, just theHelix floor.

[@zipporaid]

Hxone could have killed off a lot of amp sim pedals. Headscratcher why you cant do amps when we know the processor could easily do so

[@korydeleon8236]

No love for the M5/M9/M13?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Hx fx and hx1 are their new versions...

[@korydeleon8236]

@@SteveSterlacci I stand by what I said.

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@korydeleon8236 they're legendary pedals. Nothing but love. I used my m9 and 13 for years

[@GuitarBailey]

Pod go got left out

[@smoothsavage2870]

You tour with your wife and stepdad? A family that plays together stays together!

[@fixedgear37]

sure worked out for Fleetwood Mac...

[@GtrMan863]

👍🏿

[@RamonChamadoira]

Giveaway only for US residents. Why?

[@SteveSterlacci]

It's through Sweetwater, who are US based. You can write them and ask if they can extend to you

[@RamonChamadoira]

@@SteveSterlacci Maybe I'll do that. Thanks for your awesome videos! Coming touring in Germany at some point soon?

[@guitartoneSA]

Its weird that they have so many floor based products...but so do Fractal. One wonders how they sell them all considering they're competing against themselves.

[@ericajohnson7535]

still, my complaint is the microswitches on line 6 are garbage, so not going to last long for those who constantly switch sounds without cleaning them out from time to time.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I have never had that experience. Mine have all held up with no issues. And I abuse my helix hard lol

[@FKA_Skull]

I wouldn’t buy any of it, it’s time for a next generation product. I think it’s astounding that every product since the Helix came out has just been a less capable version. Why has the Helix line never seen an upgraded version? It’s wild.

[@JoeBoomerMusic]

It’s the new m5

[@Bigjunk9999]

You forgot Native.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I wouldn't use plug ins live, but it is the best !

[@Guitarman007]

None

[@neutralgod300]

Why you didn't mention the Pod Go?