Why I'm Going Back to the HX Stomp for Gigs

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00:00 intro
1:38 all the tones in context
3:25 challenges of the rig
5:21 is this enough?
6:30 I realised I didn't really have a "backup" plan
7:00 the tiny rig is lovely
7:54 if I need some extra seasoning
8:55 running through the tones
13:20 what about the HX Stomp XL
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[@yellownoiseclub]

Next video: why I'm selling my hx stop

[@joeltunnah]

Must. Generate. Content...

[@joemiller9856]

😂

[@hawkhead418]

😂😂😅🎸

[@spawn302]

I think he really should do an overall guide that compares and contrasts everything. I'm not going to go through his 1000 moodswings where he gives partial thoughts and maybe compares it to an amp or a modeler and doesn't give any real depth analysis. Every video is at a different point in his "tone journey". I want to know what is best for what purpose, and why someone might prefer a QC over a Helix, or an HX Stomp over a QC, and what might be better on a budget pedal like the Ampero. What are you losing from using the Ampero over the HX Stomp? Is the difference worth it? This guy is so smart and pulls amazing tones out of everything he uses, so I'm very partial to his input. But at a certain point, I'm really not gonna spam every video from 201X-2024 when his overall knowledge is changing and swinging constantly at every video. It makes me want to take his older videos with a grain of salt, because he might contradict himself. I support the grind, the content generation, etc. But it sometimes feels like I stop listening and can't get all the way through like I used to.

[@AlecBourneMidiMadScientist]

​@@spawn302 so you want that in what a 30 minute video?? How would you even make such a video with things constantly changing and those systems being as complex as they are ?

[@ChristopherDowning]

I really think this is what happens once you start to put a set-up on the road. Simplicity rules. So extra pedals go, lots of presets don't get used, and a whole lot of effects like reverbs and delays, tremolo, and heavy overdrives get left out because they don't really work live as they do in the studio or solo. As a live player myself I can see exactly what John is getting at.

[@loopie007]

Simplicity rules. Good reason why Boss pedals are everywhere. Reliable, easy to source if broken, each does one thing. Now we have products like the Stomp that can really outdo single pedals, are shown to be reliable, and you can source or have a backup ready easily. Lots of presets are available online. I wouldn't be surprised to start seeing bigger names running these little boxes. If your ego requires a giant pedalboard, then off to the next video. It would be interesting to see Vertex setup a pedalboard abound this setup.

[@ChristopherDowning]

@@loopie007 I think you're right. I was considering using a Helix Stomp I bought a while back and a couple of pedals - the more I understand the Helix Stomp the more I think it's nothing but the Helix - dump the pedals.

[@kierenmoore3236]

@@loopie007. The Stomp etc can’t outdo single pedals … they’re great for live/on-the-go convenience, but there’s a reason no one records albums with them (except maybe poor teenage metalz bands)

[@lucascomputacao]

2:45 is the best part of the video - so nice to see family and work coexisting!

[@givemeajackson]

it's just unreasonably practical. one of the all time great pieces of gear.

[@justwinclassic]

All roads lead back to the HX Stomp

[@DGGriffinMusic]

I recently downsized my rig to just the HX Stomp, a 2 button switch, and volume pedal. Gives me all I need and more.

[@picksalot1]

This is what I use as well. 😎

[@Mstopmaster]

How do u connect a switch with a volume pedal? What cable to use?

[@DGGriffinMusic]

@@Mstopmaster VP is running in front of the Stomp

[@picksalot1]

@@Mstopmaster There is a video on the YT Hey worship Leader Channel called "HX Stomp Tips: Use EXPRESSION and FOOT SWITCH at the same time!" that shows how to get it set up and which cable to use.

[@borgassi]

Wait, wait, wait, is this the "why I use the HX stomp live 2024 version? Or 2024 v2.0 ? Or 2023? I feel I saw this already

[@danyeo]

I could never settle on the HX when the FM3 exists.

[@guitareveryone]

I get plenty of output using a Tone X One with my ToneMaster FR-12 cab and using the Super Reverb patch set for a clean tone and I have a really great clean tone and can switch from that to my other overdriven amp patch and get great clean and overdrive tones. And what I love about the Tone X One is the ease of use at setting levels by just switching channels and adjusting the levels and the pedal remembers them without any complex setup. And all in a mini pedal. I love that. I can also get plenty of output volume with my Boss IR-200 into the Tone Master FR-12 which I also love. I much prefer simplicity and to be able to change things on the fly. I’d like to try the HX Stomp though.

[@Mstopmaster]

I’m waiting for my tonex one ordered and have the hx stomp as well. An idea is to put them together: tonex for amp profiles and hx for effects it has as modulation, reverb, delay etc.

[@steveorlando2986]

For the output volume being quiet, do you have the output set to instrument level or line level in the global settings? It makes a pretty big difference when I run it into my power amp.

[@ruvchbrevth]

I’m down for a kitchen sink preset! Great video as always John. I really like those additional footswitches. 🤩

[@r0bophonic]

This is very timely for me as I’m about to try gigging the HX Stomp for the first time…thank you! Have you discussed why you always bring an amp/FRFR versus going direct to PA and using the stage monitors?

[@JakeZyrus69]

Hi John! What do you think of the new TMP updates? Thanks for the wonderful videos!

[@SplooshNoonley]

As soon as there was all those tube amp videos I knew this one was inevitable

[@joeltunnah]

Yeah, I never feel like I want for more footswitches with the Stomp... but I do often wish I had more programming blocks.

[@ggkohler]

Elodie is painfully cute!

[@Reidshawn943]

Never knew Cordy was a giant. He towered over that person

[@leftyshep]

Hello John- I have your cover band preset for my floor. Can you tell me which file you are using for this video? I think it’s Dumble live but just not sure. Thanks for your time!

[@rickkrainak]

This layout is excellent. You can set up three snapshots for clean, rhythm, and lead and have the 2nd delay and drive to add or remove for each patch like a pedalboard rig by using the two-button switch. I played around with this last night, and it is so flexible. Thanks!

[@Mstopmaster]

If add a volume pedal will it be available just one button on the switch?

[@TheActressAndBishop]

Have you tried running a power amp and speaker with any of the modelling/preamp things you've got? A mate of mine who's being doing some cool gigs has been running a modeller (in his case an Atomic Amplifire) and taking a sub out to a TC Electronic BAM 200 to drive a rented cab.. and he's been very impressed. Apparently, he heard about it from the Fractal forums .. dunno if you've tried anything similar?

[@dloandy]

Haii John, where can i find this preset? Thanks

[@illgottengains1314]

I just bought an H90 and I’m a bit overwhelmed. I updated my TONEX ONE which has improved the latency massively and put it in an insert. After a few hours I could completely ignore the presets and build my own sounds and I have to say, I think it’s a lifer

[@john808welk]

have you seen the Helauxy Duo? looks like a pretty good option for a two button switch.

[@IvorThomas]

I like the flexibility of my Stomp, but I really miss the squishiness of my tube amp (Carr Mercury). Running the output of the Stomp into the effects return on my D20 is ok. I’m thinking a FRFR might be what would work best for me.

[@tonymcalister9878]

Smart. As one who carried a pedalboard, and 100 lb. amp and head into a small gig and feeling pretty dumb, this makes much more sense.

[@gioelevio1626]

Do you use the tuner in the Hx Stomp? Recently I tried using the Hx Stomp with a dual switch. One switch turns on and off chorus and delay and the other one controls the tuner and tap tempo. Wich is cool but sometimes I think I’d like to use the second switch to activate a overdrive pedal. I could do it but I don’t want to lose access to the tuner and have to use a headstock tuner. Any thoughts?

[@joegriffithsmusic]

Got two solutions for you. One option is to assign one of the footswitches to control the page scroll, then you can get onto the stomp mode and control the pedals/effects from that. Then you can keep the other footswitch as a tap tempo/tuner. The other way is to get a midi controller. Something a DMC micro allows you to control like 6 extra effects + preset changes. Plus you can plug your dual footswitch into the midi pedal so you can have even more footswicthes if you want. It also frees up the expression pedal input to connect that directly to the stomp, this is how I'm running it

[@creditslut2726]

If you don’t mind using your fingers to access the tuner, and you don’t use tap tempo, you can press the page > and action buttons at the same time to access the tuner, freeing up a footswitch for something else. Maybe not ideal if you’re playing live, but works great at home.

[@Mstopmaster]

Pressing action plus right page button activate the tuner!

[@TheToneWork]

I keep wanting to love the HXStomp, but it just doesn't make me love it. The GT1000 Core always surprises me, despite my resistance to it. Paired with the Two Notes Opus, it's hard to beat. It's more expensive, I guess, but it really works, especially for the feel, probably due to the latency. Having the versatility of power supply (HX stomp's Power handling problems) and latency is super accessible. Would love to hear your thoughts on that setup.

[@aristocaster]

I use Db meter app on phone to check the levels between clean and diry etc, works really well, because ears can be deceiving

[@pierregrimm1]

Hello John. Did you ever implement the expression pedal to control the wetness of your sound on your gig's presets or did you forget about that ? I think you did a video on this subject a while back. Just wondering. Great playing as always 👍🏻

[@PhilthyCasual]

I always set my exp pedal to mix (wetness)

[@brandonmoore7797]

Still super pleased with my HX Stomp after you inspired me to puck one up. @ 5:24 , did you mean to plug the footswitch into the Send jack? I suspect it was an absent minded mistake while talking. PS. I just setup my stomp with a Behringer FCB1010 so now I have two expression pedals (and 10 more midi pedals). Time to finally try out some of your Freeze patches!!!

[@leavingsoulsBO]

Depends on the gig, but sometimes I enjoy the simplicity of the stomp. I'm in two bands and, while one is a more new wave tinged pop rock that requires many FX heavy sounds, the other is a more industrial rock focused one where I mostly focus on gain sounds. With the latter I find the stomp more than capable of giving me tones I want and some quirky FX to spice things up when I feel like it, the only extra things I need are the two extra switches I have attached on it (thanks Pedalnetics), Digitech Drop and a Line Isolator. Even If it's been in my arsenal for years I'm still amazed at how capable that pedal is

[@Mstopmaster]

Is there a pitch drop in the hx stomp?

[@leavingsoulsBO]

@@Mstopmaster There is, but it's DSP intensive. Kind of hard to use in a standalone rig on the Stomp. Works great on the LT though

[@rethinktone]

Hey if youre looking for content, would you mind doing a deep dive comparison between a real cab and flat power amp and an frfr.

[@tommyleveskmusic]

What are the P.U on your first Axe?

[@Apeshoot13]

Would you consider doing a Bob Ross style vid where you show how to paint with sound? Plus the wig. I only see greatness ensuing from that!

[@FreeThinkingWisdom]

I'm debating between the stomp and tonex ATM and I'm completely stumped. A used stomp is 100 more than a tonex and I've heard better amps from the tonex. But the versatility of the stomp speaks for its self.

[@squarego1]

In next week's video JNC gives up guitar and returns to his first love, the penny whistle :)

[@briancassidy7510]

Maybe you could copy your presets for a total of three presets and then set up snack shots different in all the presets. All you need is a split second before the switching will take a action. Not everything has to be instant. And so doing instead of three snapshots, you could have maybe nine snapshots.specially if only piece of gear you have is the Check stomp.

[@gretschfreak]

The HX had it's moment for me, but the Tonex One feels a LOT more realistic when I play; I'm not saying it's 100% better tonally (I think it might be marginally better) but the feel is what hooked me. I'm really stuck in wondering if it's time to sell the HX...

[@Mstopmaster]

So don’t you need effects that hx has?

[@gretschfreak]

@@Mstopmaster Nope, I have a maxed out 32x16 board. The HX was around for Amp Sim/IR

[@SweetPablo972]

Even our heroes have GAS.

[@4gcole]

OMG your daughter is so cute 🎉🎉🎉

[@rumy6871]

Here's why: line 6 check incoming.

[@Mahdi_ddA]

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[@rigelloar7474]

Versatile, small, lightweight and portable, are all very practical advantages, but the muses are still not moved by simulations. So . . . meh . . . .

[@guitartoneSA]

Kemper Player for me. The HX sounds like plastic compared to the Kemper. IMO

[@ogmakefirefiregood]

My live rig: Boss GX100, Eventide H90, and Wampler Pantheon dual overdrive. Honestly, the GX100 is all I REALLY need.

[@ksharpe10]

I sure hope you KEEP the Headfirst amp. It sounds so good!!!!

[@landon.cunningham]

You should revisit the Quad Cortex - there have been a lot of updates since you checked it out. That said it is handy having a Hx Stomp that can be found at less than a third of the price of a QC or what have you - especially if you have to buy two to have one as a backup.

[@efosefpsefjpos]

this is getting old

[@solvirgo9372]

just dont watch it then

[@adlegol]

Excellent problem solving. ​@@solvirgo9372

[@ibrajimenez2098]

We all are Buddy