Why You Should Buy an HX Stomp Probably...The ONLY Pedal I'd Seriously Recommend

[@loopie007]

First John talked me into a Helix. Then he moved into the HX-Stomp, and I followed. I am so happy he has settled on these units as now I have more budget for guitar purchases.

[@paulngardner]

Kind of gone full circle, been using a helix lt as a pedal board for last couple of years (couldn’t fault it) - now heading black to analogue world and messing with some drive pedals. However, now I’m needing reverb, delays, modulation and I have been in a hunt for options. Then it dawns on me how much we take the helix for-granted. It can do so much and the price is unbelievable really when you compare the individual pedal prices of this quality. Thanks for this - my mind is made up HX Stomp ticks every box!

[@ShreddingFinn]

There is nothing else, absolutely nothing else, at this price point that can do all of what this does at the quality it does. Modular, easy to use, I would say its the best piece of gear to come out in the last 10 years easily.

[@ModManJam]

Could not agree more, incredible value

[@Sperzel]

Agreed. I’d argue it’s one of the most important pieces of guitar gear ever to hit the market.

[@pinkguitar69]

Don’t forget that the audio interface on the HX sounds great too and great bass rig etc.The Suisse Army knife!

[@simonrichard8620]

I look forward to see this preset in the folder !!! Please continue making this sort of sounds :)

[@Bluesplayer789]

My first multi effects was a zoom 8080 and it blew my mind in 1998...then I got a boss gt 8 in 2005....I've just bought this used a couple of days ago and I'm slowly learning. Your videos are a huge help mate. I'm blown away by the tones and options...this unit feels a step up for sure.

[@CraigCrider]

By far the best bang for the buck gear for me. I've bought more than a few pieces of gear based on your recommendation, the Stomp being the first. Running that into my little Bugera V5 with a JET Pedals MCX is probably all I'd ever need as a bedroom guitar hero. There's just soooo much in it. The pedals, the effects, the amps. It's a bit overwhelming, but I think of it as having my own guitar store where I can try everything, and they won't throw me out.

[@quintondeanmusic]

I think it’s a super interesting point. I think it’s more, the weird boutique world people that leaves Line 6 out of the conversation as effects. Line 6 is an incredible company with so much legacy to them. As Ive said before, nothing comes close to the HX Stomps price point. It punches far above its weight. Hope you enjoy the LVX. It’s really an incredible delay.

[@mikekratochwill4195]

I was inspired to get a Stomp from your channel! Initially, I was underwhelmed because it was a lot of work to menu dive and program my own settings. I bought some of your presets and then found they didn't sound so good through my gear (likely due to different guitars, different playing style, and different monitoring system, etc...)... But no worries there. It was a good way to see your approach to how you set things up and a great learning tool and the presets were super affordable. I was able to tweak things to work with my equipment. I've since been spending a lot of time coming up with my own presets. I started out slow with amps I'm familiar with but have since branched off to other amp models I'm not familiar with. The 2204 Mod is awesome for Marshall-ey high gain sounds as is the Archetype and Angl Meteor. The Archetype clean is awesome for Fender-ey clean tones. Anyways, this is a great device and if you're willing to spend the time with it, you can get some amazing sounds from it!

[@TheArbiterOfTruth]

I couldn’t agree more. I’ve played electric, acoustic and bass through my HX Stomp. I use it as an audio interface for recording and practicing, and I use it as a basic midi controller for my 2 external pedals. It’s just unbeatable.

[@shitmandood]

Man that sounds like a Swiss Army knife for guitarists.

[@TheArbiterOfTruth]

@@shitmandood it’s the best piece of equipment I’ve found, especially at the price point.

[@nilst119]

Love you but I don’t replace my mesa boogie v twin And my Marshall bluesbraker

[@Lorneplumber]

I have used my helix stuff for guitar, bass, vocals, recording, drum machines and synths I feel it’s much more useful for synths than anything else. Turn a mono synth into a poly in key with the harmony function sounds huge

[@timelmore2]

I have had a Stomp for more than a year now, and it gives me one big BIG problem. I have a pedal-sized spot on my board and no clue what to put there. Every time I look to add something I think, "but the stomp does that so well." I've turned down the notion of blooper and habit and even the Microcosm because I get similar sounds out of the stomp. It is, as they say on your side of the water, a great piece of kit.

[@3mstudiospalmdesert]

Concur. A couple of the amps are just ok, but you can do a whole lot as an effect unit.

[@TLMuse]

As someone who mainly plays at home, but who sometimes plays out, what lured me to invest in an HX Effects (and then an HX Stomp XL in Line 6's recent refurb sale) is Helix Native. When you own any of the HX/Helix hardware, Helix Native is available for 1/4 of its usual price (and I got it with a further 30% discount during a Line 6 sale). You can work in-the-box, and then take those exact tones to a gig on the HX hardware when the time comes. -Tom

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

how much was their xl refurb

[@TLMuse]

@@levijessegonzalez3629 $600, which is also about the going rate of a used one on Reverb (and they also offered refurb regular HX Stomps). If you get on Line 6's email list, you'll get notified of their sales. They have sales pretty often, but only occasionally do they have refurbs in the HX series. They also had a $100 XL discount for about a month over the summer, which basically made it the same price as a regular HX Stomp. I suspect they'll have some kind of Helix/HX special offer for black Friday/cyber Monday.

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

@@TLMuse I'm more interested in the HX efx. currently i see em going for $400 on reverb in great condition. I would prefer a factory refurb if the price is near the same

[@TLMuse]

​@@levijessegonzalez3629 Well, FWIW, every time there's been a discount or refurb offer from Line 6 on the HX stomps in the last year or so (while I've been waffling about the purchase), I've checked prices vs. Reverb, and the discounts have been with $30 - $50 of the used price for sales on new units, and comparable to the used price for refurbs. I've been surprised at how strongly the HX Stomp units have maintained their value on the used market. HX Effects may be somewhat different. I got my HX Effects during a $100 off sale (available from all authorized resellers; I used Sweetwater) back in 2019 when the full street price was $600. Today the street price is $650, and in fact right now Line 6 is offering a $100 discount. So the discounted price is significantly above the used price you are seeing. If I remember right, the refurb prices on the Stomps were about $50 below the prices during $100-off sales. So I don't think you'll see a refurb HX Effects as low as the used number you're seeing. Just a guess, though.

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

@@TLMuse interesting. I may just purchase one for $400 used. $400 is a great price for a powerful machine like the HX effects

[@picksalot1]

I totally agree, and have an HX Stomp myself. It is an unbelievably powerful device, and great value for the money. It has taken me a while to learn how to get the sounds that I wanted, but that is part of being such a powerful, tweakable device. I've heard many tone shootouts /blind tests with it against many great Amps, and in the hands of a skilled and experienced user, it can usually duplicate and even surpass them in tone and flexibility. In those tests, my favorite "Amp" usually turns out to be the HX Stomp! If you're having trouble getting your HX Stomp to do or sound or feel like what you want, there are many Channels and users on KZbin who know the solutions and who are happy share them. John is a great example of that, and as users, we're fortunate to have access to such excellent resources. There is a great Channel called "Sonic Drive Studio" in which there are many comparisons/demos of Real Amps, and them compared to Modelers. As it would happen, today there is a new video on the Channel doing just that. You can hear a Real Amp and IR's compared to the same IR's on Helix Native, and Fractal FM III. Impressive, to say the least. Everything is impeccably recorded on the Channel, and you can easily how awesome everything sounds. The video is called "OwnHammer Is BACK Baby! Sounding GOOOOOOD! (412 RECT Essentials!)"

[@surfrby8876]

You know I enjoy your playing as much as the demos , they’re so refreshing

[@jamesgrobertson8024]

I really want to get one but I do worry about going into option paralysis 😂. Nah I’m gonna go for it. Thanks for all your work Jon 🙏

[@satellitesv03]

Had the same fear before I got mine. What I did is just have it do one job for you at first, like what ever the primary goal of getting the Stomp is, have it just do that for a while. Then the more you play it and more you find other needs, the more you’ll find that you already have that need met by the stomp. I initially just wanted all my modulations combined and wanted it to sound better than the Mobius. It did that for me, but after that each time I wanted another pedal, the Hx Stomp either met the need (EQ, midi controls, reverse delay) or defeated the challenger (Iridium, DD-500, RV-500, etc.). So it likely will be worth it for whatever you need it for, and it very well could become more valuable to you as you roll on

[@Bluesplayer789]

@@satellitesv03 that is excellent advice, your comment I think shows great wisdom. I bought the hx a couple of days ago and I would very much agree. Then I'd add, have a thought of "I wonder if it can do...." Then write / draw on paper what you want to do, then check online to see if doable

[@kyran4238]

So true. Even if you hate the amps, cabs AND effects it can still be used as an audio interface, amp switcher, effects loop switcher, midi controller, tuner and loop pedal.

[@AlecBourneMidiMadScientist]

Couldn’t possibly agree more. The hxstomp is indeed the key component in so many rigs, as are all the helix family. ❤

[@Glensully]

i use a Helix LT. thats it. nothing more. i do have a DSL40 and sometimes i go into the effect return and use a Marshall pre-amp. thats about it!

[@melodyinwhisper]

Love the Henriksen Bud! The fact you use the HX Stomp with a Bud is I think what has made my decision to get one. I use a Bud all the time, and I've been considering the stomp to replace the old Boss unit I've been using since about 2003. I don't get every new thing that comes along, so it's probably time.

[@imgonnagetbanned]

I'm one of those people (like you, I think), who has a few boutique amps, but ends up playing my HX Stomp 90% of the time, with drive pedals into the front as my amp solution, both at home and live. For jams and things, I will still bring out my Carrs or my Morgans, but for situations where reliability and consistency are key, I switch on the HX Stomp (which has been a mainstay on my board since I got it in early 2020) and use that straight into the desk. I have been considering buying a second one, just to keep in my gig bag in case something happens to my main one!

[@Bezimienny97]

And how does HX stomp compare to Ampero stomp?

[@Phoboss32]

Long time subscriber here. You are the most honest gear channel! And thank you so much for the Truefire coupon code! I got killer courses for low prices! 🎉

[@mrmeeks85]

The continued support and improvements from line 6 are what made me pull the trigger when I found a good deal on a stomp

[@frantisca]

It's a great pedal with lots of good stuff and awesome sounds. My only reservation is that I would probably spend more time tweaking than playing. That's when more gets too much...

[@rogermcp]

I love my HX Stomp, mostly because of you! Your videos keep me trying new things with it. I really appreciate you.

[@serpensnovus9869]

My HX Stomp has become indispensable. So much so I've bought a second one. Sounds great, quick to use (with this channel's help) and everything works !!!!! I'd highly recommend checking out John's preset builds on this channel.

[@kylemundy8871]

I've been doing my research for years. I finally found an HX stomp XL for sale in my area. One of the best purchases I've ever made. If you took everything out of this pedal and sold them separately, the price would be outrageous. Not to mention how much of a pain it is to actually deal with the shortcomings of a pedal board (wiring, power, loud pops, signal path too long, picking up AM radio waves). This thing works cohesively and professionally. If you need more, be honest, you're greedy lol.

[@chrisjs6123]

It's fantastic- i use mine for bass and guitar. As a bass rig it is superb, as a guitar rig it does everything but great drives. For delay, reverb, any other effect I firmly believe it can't be beat. I had the chase bliss meris automatone reverb for a while and sold it after I realised I could dial any of the sounds in just as well with the HX. Also have a Kemper and i do think the feel is just slightly better but they are pretty close and the HX does everything- bass, full guitar rig, effects whereas the Kemper only really does guitar amps well.

[@adde65]

Your playing is fantastic John, congrats. I want to love the HX Stomp, as the interface and layout is brilliant. I don't use amp modelling at all, I play a Chapman Stick with mainly clean sounds, so I use EQ and time-based effects primarily. The HX family (like its POD predecessors) allow for dual signal routing, which is ideal for the dual outputs on my instruments. These are really popular with Chapman Stick players. The problem that I'm having is getting the basic tone just right. I'm talking about the sound I get through the HX without any effects or EQs engaged. I've tried everything (I think), from adjusting the input impedance to changing the line/instrument settings. Even with various EQs (global, parametric etc). there's an inherent issue with the tone I'm getting. It's hard to describe, but compared to my other multi-effects unit (different brand), the sound lacks some "sparkle", and is just a little dull sounding. It almost sounds to me like there could be some "modelling" going on, but everything is switched off. Do you have any thoughts on why this is happening?

[@garretszantner9634]

Thanks for the video!! I was so happy and dumbfounded when I realized I only needed an HX Stomp, Morningstar MC6, and expression pedal. It definitely has helped with wanting ‘that next pedal’.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Just release an album already. We will Buy it - Trust Me. That hypnotic piece was a Vibe man !!! oNe LovE from NYC

[@Richie7390]

Very tasteful playing, a real pleasure to listen to.

[@Pantalooj]

What else beats HX Stomp for the similar money? For me ... HX Effects 😁 ... it's personal preference really, but I absolutely love the UI on HX Effects. Literally like a virtual pedal board. Stomp obviously wins if you must have amp modelling, but I much prefer a physical amp for base tone, shaped with HX Effects and a couple of OD pedals. No question Line 6 have done a stella (🍺) job with the Helix range.

[@TomPapasBread]

Zoom g3n is a great way to dip your toe for this kind of setup. Slightly bigger, but it's easy to find one for sub-£100 and to my ears the amp modelling is easily on the same level.

[@shaunmacey6137]

Yep - most versatile bit of kit ever for me as a guitar 'hobbyist' just noodling about at home. Stomp + cable + guitar + headphones is really all you need. And the Amp Sims and FX are pretty amazing if you spend a bit of time learning how to tweak them for your setup - could anybody really tell a Stomp from one of the real amps in a mix??? Still doesn't stop me buying drive pedals to stick in the front of the Stomp! But if I had to part with everything apart from one pedal - the Stomp would be the keeper : ) To be honest, I don't know how Line 6 can really improve on this little box of tricks?

[@BenScooter1]

Last week I got super lucky and was able to bag a HX Stomp XL, brand new in the box for £400 from someone off of Facebook Marketplace (seller was gifted it but he already had one!) Having so much fun with it.

[@seanpurdy2450]

I've also used the XL as a MIDI controller for my Roland VG-99

[@davidjoel111]

I love my HX stomp, haven’t had the chance to gig it but I can think of a million ways I could use it in gigs. The effects are good enough to use as an FX only unit, amp modeling is great so it can work as an all in one unit, it takes pedals well so you can complement the DSP with your favorite pedals, plus the form factor is unbeatable!

[@serpensnovus9869]

The USB interface is amazingly useful for recording anywhere. It also means I can use Mobius as a 16 track stereo looper connected directly to the HX Stomp. Brilliant !!!!!

[@DareBear2099]

Agreed with this being one of the only pedals I’d recommend to just about any professional guitar player. It’s the best piece of kit I own and I haven’t been happier with a purchase and I don’t think I’ve made one that has more than made up for the purchase. It works on so many different types of rigs, whether that be ampless with pedals, in the effects loop of my amp, as an all in one for fly rigs, I’ve used it as a bass rig for a few shows and even for acoustic gigs. It’s hard not to recommend it. It’s the ultimate Swiss Army knife.

[@ppppapy]

absolutely beautiful preset - thank you John.

[@tperry5839]

Never had a piece of Gear that is so versatile like the HX Stomp love it ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@desmusik]

yep.great vid!probably the most honest and accurate review I've seen.luv it.cheers!......line 6 need you on the team big time!

[@aadityagoswami]

My main takeaway from this video was how absolutely incredible your playing is🔥

[@GuiitarBilly]

It’s tough to buy pedals and amps when modelers do what they do so well at relatively pennies on the dollar/pounds. I’ve bought a few overdrives recently but only one is significantly different than the drives in an hx. Line 6 has always had very good delays and verbs imho.

[@martoneill]

Hard to argue with, especially given your many videos demonstrating how good the Stomp can be. I only have experience with Helix Native (their software system). I spent all of the 2 week free trial trying to get sounds that I liked but without success, so I decided to leave Helix behind for now and to come back to it when I’m better able to use it. I’ve found S-Gear 3 (Scuffham) a remarkably good plug-in instead - really ease to use and tonnes of depth. Obviously it’s a plug-in so doesn’t have the Stomp’s versatility.

[@TheRealRoadhog]

Hope I'm not too late to the party. Those of you new to processors, this is for you. Like John, I own multiple GP's, and like John, maybe I should start selling some of these, and like John, I'll never sell a particular piece of hardware, my Roland GP-8. It may be the only fully functional GP-8 in existence from what I have seen from local buy and sells. But what I want to say, anyone who purchases a guitar processor, should commit and stick to it. The more complex the GP, the more time you will need to really understand how to get the tones you are looking for. And if you are like me, a songwriter, and I have been for over 45 years, some tones are truly inspirational. And there are a ton of resources online to help you with any GP you buy, and not just KZbin, the are also Facebook groups where there are many out there willing to share their experience and knowledge. Last point, not all GP's are made equal. By this, I mean some are a better fit for the style of music you play. And for the record, I currently bounce between my GT-100 and my GT-1000, and I usually use my Laptop and software to set up my tones, etc. As I am always busy, found this approach a far more efficient use of what free time I get. Last point, thank you John, love watching you play. I will still work on writing my rock songs but I see by your playing, I need to get back to my roots, the blues, where every modern style of playing you hear today came from.

[@garywaddell6309]

Hey John, do you still prefer the Helix series over the gx 100? I bought the gx 100 and always wondered if I should have gone with the Helix modellers. BTW Your playing is incredible

[@FunkyMuziq]

My HX Stomp XL literaly kills my GAS, one year i dont buy pedal....love it 🤩

[@johnschober4008]

I prefer the amp models in the Ampero 2 but it's a close call, the effects though, so true. If amp modelling isn't for you though, I'd get a used HX FX for around £300 use the extra block to 4CM your amp of choice and it has extra footswitches. There's realistically nothing it can't do effects wise.

[@bambaldwinmusic]

It's a great creative tool, but personally I have a bit of a difficult time getting what I want out of it with the amp section. I think it's a me problem, but I find them a little flat and lifeless somedays. I'm used to the kemper, but after owning this for a few months I was hoping to find tones I'm happy with. On the fx side it's truly unbeatable. From beautiful delays and verbs to really cool synthy mod stuff that only line6 can do right.

[@picksalot1]

Regarding getting excellent sounds out of the HX Stomp, this is what I discovered. Recently, I learned that all the Line 6 Helix Cabs are defaulted to a High Cut setting of 8kHz. Many REAL Speaker Cabs have a steep frequency slope that drops off at around 5kHz. A real Celestion Greenback G12M for instance has a basic "Frequency Range of 75-5,000Hz." Utilizing the Real Cab Speaker Frequency Responses in my HX Stomp CAB Blocks has made dialing in authentic sounding Amp tones a lot easier and faster. It also makes dialing other Blocks and Parameters a lot easier. Another Parameter that makes a huge difference in getting a good sound is selecting an appropriate Mic in the CAB Block for the sound you're going for. Hope this helps those who've had trouble with their Line 6 Helix Presets sounding too bright, harsh, thin, and not feeling "real" enough, etc.

[@bambaldwinmusic]

@@picksalot1 While dual cabs or IRs with the high and low pass set realistically can help, I'm still not a big fan on what I hear out of it. To me it can sound okay at times. To others it sounds amazing. Considering all you get out the unit, it's a great value. I just don't think it'll be my go to rig. Glad other people are enjoying it though!

[@picksalot1]

@@bambaldwinmusic Did you have a chance to listen to video I referenced in my previous comment? Here's another video on the Jonny Lee Channel called "Line 6 Helix. Do this with your Delay pedals !" The playing starts at about 2.5 minutes in, and sounds pretty awesome to me. Now, it is using the full Helix, not the HX Stomp. I've essentially requested Jonny make a version for the HX Stomp. Do you like the sound in the Jonny Lee video?

[@bambaldwinmusic]

@@picksalot1 I think the sound in Jonny's video is alright, but not my cup of tea. I tend to lean towards cleaner and lower gain tones. Which most of the cleaner amp models don't do what I dig. The closet one is the Cali Texas Ch 1. Despite all of it's limitations my preference is the Kemper. With the HX I get option paralysis and go down too many rabbit holes. The sounds out of the HX aren't terrible by any means, but I don't enjoy them as much as a really good Kemper profile. Extra points to the HX for being much more attainable and affordable though haha

[@borgassi]

I have the same problem, i find the amps too thin and harsh...fx are awesome

[@axellovemouele742]

I agree with you. Which one is your favourite HX stomp vs Kemper?

[@KuppaKwafee]

Man I’ve owned a stomp. And sold it for a different amp. Which is way too loud for home use. And now got another stomp xl. If you’re like me needing great tones that are useable for a gig or usable in home. Stomp or xl are everything you need. I won’t ever get rid of it again. And they’re a knob tweaker’s dream as well. Ha ha.

[@bungalowbluesman]

Hi John, this has got me interested in a purchase but i’m torn between the stomp and the HX effects. Given the amp/cab/ir’s sound a bit iffy on the stomp (from opinions) … maybe the HX effects? I’m happy with my amp tone. (I had the HX floor & found it toooo fiddly!). Cheers.

[@jrgenseverineinarsen7953]

Hi, John! I have a question about the HX Stomp, and I think you might be the right guy to answer it. Can I use the HX Stomp in the fx-loop of my amp, then split the signal internally so one signal goes to FOH with power amp and cab sim, and the other signal continues into my power amp, through the speaker? Best regards, Jørgen

[@vinnyguerriero5150]

I’ve been a fractal user for years with most of my gear schizophrenia surrounding FRFR (various) vs guitar cabs, tube amps vs modeling, w/d vs w/d/w vs stereo and on and on. I presently have a FM3 as well as a AxeFx3 Turbo. I like the idea of the UI but have become proficient with navigating fractal product hardware UI with the software editor being a super bonus for ease of editing. To me, at $1K vs $600 USD, it doesn’t seem like it’s a price issue with regard to why to go Helix stomp. I think you have both. What compels you toward the stomp vs fm3?

[@Daubentonia88]

That's the only concern I have when comparing it with the analog quality of a warm tube amp and analog pedals, can get you there?

[@stephenbedford1395]

I've got a HX Effects and Helix Native software and I love both. But I started out with Boss pedals long ago in the late '70s and I just love their overdrives. I've got the Boss GT-1, GT-001 and the GT-100. The delays are very nice and I particularly love the high-pass filter function on them. One day I'll get the GT-1000 Core and probably also a HX Stomp. Line 6 and Boss have their respective strengths and are both awesome.

[@zoomzoom3950]

If you have an amp (or two or more) you like, then I'd highly recommend the HX Effects. It works great with all my amps, in front or 4CM, with or without MIDI. I have presets for different guitars and amp combinations I use most. Cheers!

[@michaelfrederiksen2809]

I was sceptical when someone suggested I stop using amps at gigs using a stomp for amp modelling but now i love it I’ve barely scratched the surface on what it can do tbh

[@ScottyBrockway]

Too complicated for me, I just want a couple of knobs to twiddle. I'd end up spending more time messing with it than playing the same as I did when messing with rack gear in the 80s.

[@brewberry1]

Yea, what U said

[@bustalick335]

Line 6 still unfairly living in the shadow of the spider which is a ashame great chanel love the humour.

[@typedeaf]

I dont get why people use the Stomp, but run it to a pedal platform amp. Wouldnt the Effects be better for that? Is there any difference in the two beyond AMP/Cab emulation?

[@johnnathancordy]

That's not how I run it so not sure? The HX Effects has a bit of a different UI, and like you say doesn't have Amp models or Cab models (but can run IRs) - personally I'm using the amp just to get stage volume, the Stomp is the important part that runs to FOH etc

[@Slayer10000]

How about the Hotone Ampero II?

[@givemeajackson]

My only major complaint about the stomp is that it's noisy in 4 cable method. For some reason the FX loop just adds noise. And the DAW latency could be a bit better when used as an interface. apart from that it's an insanely complete bit of kit for a fantastic price, and the fact that it qualifies for the 75% helix native discount just adds to thag

[@antonyedwardson9900]

We’ve recently gone direct in my church band and I’m now looking at my pedal board (with a Nu X Solid Studio doing the amp job) thinking it looks a bit clunky and I have to spend time tweaking my OD to match the guitar before every gig. My question on the HX Stomp is how do I convert the 1/4 inch jack to the xlr cable to the desk? Is it as simple as a trs in the mono output jack to male xlr converter cable?

[@dan_santana]

Hey John, I'd like to see you playing a Headrush MX5, and, even more if you compare it with the HX. I'm trying to buy one of those and where i live, the price of one MX5 new is similar to an HX used.

[@mannyquinn8301]

Don't get the Headrush MX5 instead of the HX Stomp. The HX is a far superior unit. The multi-tasking switches alone are enough of a reason to choose the HX. If you really want one of these "do it all pedals," get the HX. Need it to be a switcher/midi controller as well? Get the XL. Ask me anything, I'll try to help but don't spend your money on the Headrush.

[@CristiNeagu]

The fact that it has a pretty good simulation of a Klon is worth it alone.

[@Tree_Strings]

Love my HX stomp but still can't get rid of my pedals. I have the rest of my pedals in the effects loop and a empress zoia at the front for creative fun. Would really like to know more about your full gig set up. I really want to get out of my 9-5 job and become a full time musician. Would be really cool to get some tips on full rig set ups and your henriksen amp ?

[@gibfen1235]

My HX Stomp XL, with less than 2 hours use, is sitting in the top of my closet. Every time I get it down I get more and more depressed on the usability, to me, this device is. Very poor support from Line 6 and their manuals. I've gone back to my Line 6 XT Live.

[@timoti2]

I have a similar sense just wth the pod Go, though the thing that really lets me down from Line6 is their broken swell block. Then again i may have to be grateful for that bcos it forced me to get a EHX Attack Decay, which tops all of those (Slow Gear etc) - just not vry compactly. I do think imma gonna end up with a Stomp XL eventually though - the number / category of blocks on pod go often have me a bit frustrated

[@dimitri2576]

I owned the HX Stomp and it is great, But I switched to the S-Gear plug in. I only play at home and the S-Gear plug in sounds really good for that purpose. Still love the HX stomp though!

[@FasterCrypto]

Mate what about POD GO ?

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

someone like me who loves loves loves my custom built cabs and 2 el84 tube amps, would you as vigorously recommend the HX EFFECTS to someone like me who wants to use their amps? or is part of your enthusiasm coming from the HX stomp amp sims etc

[@jeeeeev]

IDK if this has been mentioned or answered already but what speaker/amp/frfr are you using the hx stomp during a live situation? There are instances when I can't plug it straight into FOH. Can you recommend me a good one?

[@johnnathancordy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r56bfIl7hpifkJY here's my current thoughts on FRFR

[@jeeeeev]

@@johnnathancordy Same thoughts too. I have the hr108, while it does its job but it can't keep up with a very loud drummer, especially in a very loud genre. Are you familiar with ZT Club Amp 200w? It is now phased out but I think it is the most 'portable' and it is also very loud for a 1x12 SS amp. Can you suggest a very good portable amp I can gig with and also loud? I have my eyes on the Katana.

[@EduardoLundgren]

Would you recommend it over the Fractal modelers? Have you tried the H9 from Eventide? What are your thoughts on it? I recently tried an H9, and the effects are great. The Chorus on the H9 is almost as good as my Cornish Chorus. I was a bit impressed by it but never tried the other modelers.

[@johnnathancordy]

Because of the price of the Fm3, I'd say like for many guitarists like students or folks with a family or whatever that it may be slightly out of reach? I need to try the H9 actually, I just messaged a friend asking if I can borrow his!!

[@EduardoLundgren]

@@johnnathancordy, without considering the price, and looking at the quality of the effects, would you say the Fm3 is superior? Hope you borrow the H9. That will be a great comparison.

[@droidfan]

After way over a decade of not having pedals or anything (relying on VSTs, iPad and Laptops), I finally decided to get a modeller. Since budget is kinda tight, I was aiming for the HX Stomp. Then, I remembered I had a Variax and went for the LT - let's hope I didn't make a mistake? *praying* LOL I am actually terrified !

[@leonbarron368]

I totally agree and its the reason I bought one. However, for me in a live setting, I prefer a SA Collider because I dont have to deal with menus when I need to change something mid song/ quickly. The search for an all in one with quick UI continues for me at least!

[@niloben659]

How are you finding the Collider?

[@leonbarron368]

@@niloben659 Collider is great! I sometimes forget about the little switch that selects between reverb and delay when Im changing parameters on the fly but otherwise its perfect. Sounds great too!

[@fredcolameo3095]

i prefer the helix stomp xl . because of the additional buttons it is easier to use.

[@brantescorial98]

Can't wait to have one in the future❤

[@Xirrious]

I use the quad Cortex and an hx effects. QC has better amps and cabs. HX effects does modulation, reverb, and delays better, and other weird effects I also use to m rave with my guitar

[@pittrapp]

I think the Ampero Stomp II is quite in the same ballpark, even if they ignore you, John. I think the A2 has better Amp sounds and some pedals are also very good . It takes some time to get used to it, but then it’s a rewarding thing

[@andrewfink8361]

Is it just me or is John the spitting image of Cameron from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off - with a beard of course…😂

[@Jeb_binch]

I’ve thought about getting an HX Stomp and your videos have had a lot to do with that. However over the past year I’ve been accumulating pedals for the effects that feel most “like me” and got to five and can’t think of anything else I really need from effects at this point, as I really am just learning to use them. Price wise I’m probably still coming in just under a new HX Stomp so from that standpoint I’m not too worried about it but part of me also feels like I’m leaving something in the table in terms of possibility. For now I’m trying not to think too hard about it and I’ll just see if what I have sparks any joy and then revisit the issue. Lord knows there’s enough to explore for me now just on the fretboard.

[@winfieldwilliams9740]

is the boss gx 100 as good or almost as good ?

[@TomPapasBread]

Think you mean boss gt1000?

[@winfieldwilliams9740]

@@TomPapasBread boss created a new pedal called the gx 100

[@kenjiwhe]

Its my centerpiece as well, together with an analog fuzz, a equalizer, compressor, looper and pedalboard poweramp. If I take out one of these components it falls apart (for me).

[@mixodorians12]

I went for the Boss GT1000 core over the Stomp as I already have a Helix LT and a HXFX. To throw a stomp in ze mix would just be redundant. I control the Boss GT1000 core with midi using the HXFX, and the screens on the HXFX makes this easy, and I get some remarkable results. But I am basically just using the Helix LT all the time now tbh. My super expensive, super powerful HXFX, Boss GT1000 core rig with a heavy duty EV30 Boss expression pedal in the proper BCB 90x Boss case, is beautiful, portable, but is just gathering dust. A monument not to be so infuenced by KZbin.

[@stevesanders6738]

All this, and it does bass as well!

[@paulmyfinger]

do you give lessons John?

[@borgassi]

Fx are awesome on this unit, but i can not dif amp modeling, i find the sound harsh and thin...maybe i am just too used to play through a real speaker cab

[@johnnathancordy]

I think it might be a case of dialling things in a bit differently

[@borgassi]

@@johnnathancordy it sounds great on a mix of course since you get that already "mic'ed" sound...gotta keep trying! Great playing and videos man, appreciated!

[@bestboy897]

haave you checked out headrush mx5?

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

Hey John - could I ask a favour? I’d like someone trustworthy to do a review of IK Multimedia ToneX - it’s a software Kemper, if you don’t already know. Costs about the same as one NDSP plugin for around 40 amps/20 pedals. IKM would likely send it to you

[@johnteo6995]

Hx stomp or boss gt1000 core?

[@swayamtailor]

Chasebliss ampero stomp? Pretty please? 🥺🥺🥺

[@sumgui6010]

The fact that people will go and spend $1000 on two pedals and not consider getting a stomp is insane to me lol

[@dividedbytimestudios]

Make me a video of you using compressor and overdrives in front of helix Native. Guitar-Compressor-Drive-interface-Native