HX Stomp - this might be it

[Blille]

https://youtu.be/rbkEtm0RMCk

I've resisted the direct / muktieffect craze so far but the power in this tiny thing for $600, the price of an OK amp, is just too much to resist.

[Mincer]

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I wasn't a fan of the HX Effects, just because of the weird ergonomic decisions they made with the design. I owned one for 2 weeks. I'd love to read the manual for this small one, though, and see if it solves some of the problems I had. The M-series was just an elegant design.

[Blille]

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I wasn't a fan of the HX Effects, just because of the weird ergonomic decisions they made with the design. I owned one for 2 weeks. I'd love to read the manual for this small one, though, and see if it solves some of the problems I had. The M-series was just an elegant design.

Here you go: https://es.line6.com/data/6/0a020a40...English%20.pdf

I've never used an HX/Helix family product so I wouldn't really know. They tried to keep the same principles like scenes, paths and color coding.

[TwilightOdyssey]

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Wow, looks like a lot of bang for the buck there!

[Mincer]

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Well, reading through the manual, it seems like it has a full Helix in there. That is a lot to get to with just 3 buttons. While you can do complex programming, you are sort of stuck only accessing 3 effects per preset without additional switches. It would be good for something like adding a few effects to your rig you already have, but the M9 is a better product for that as you can access everything instantly.

[PFDarkside]

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Well, reading through the manual, it seems like it has a full Helix in there. That is a lot to get to with just 3 buttons. While you can do complex programming, you are sort of stuck only accessing 3 effects per preset without additional switches. It would be good for something like adding a few effects to your rig you already have, but the M9 is a better product for that as you can access everything instantly.

HX Effects, it’s kind of like the updated M9.

[Mincer]

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HX Effects, it’s kind of like the updated M9.

I thought so too, but it doesn't work the same. While you can set it to control individual effects, it excels at chains of effects (presets). It doesn't have a global looper, so if you use one a lot, it always takes up 1 button (at least). You can have many effects at once (more than the M9), but you only have direct access to a few of them at once.

[Blille]

HX Stomp - this might be it

I hear you. It may work depending on how one plays but it's definitely a trade-off.

In this video at about 8:00 they go over the control limitations.

https://youtu.be/z0rcv1LBO_s

[Synapsys]

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Having owned several L6 products, the Helix lineup is definitely a game changer. I currently own a HX Effects to go with my valve amp in 4CM, but will get the HX Stomp for recording. If the number of stomps isn't enough, I can put the HX Effects on the loop, and almost have a full Helix without the real estate. I still have space on my board for it if I ever need to go amp-less.

[YeRedHouseOverYonder]

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The HX stomp goes up to 5 pedals with the expression pedal and an additional switch. I went ahead and bought one for home use. I honestly don't see myself using more than 4-5 effects at once. The compact size, price, capability (has same/similar presets as the bigger HX), and IRs (can support third party) sold me. I live in a studio apt, so I can't crank up my 12w Gibson GA 6. I'll be using this with a Sennheiser HD 650 for silent use. I will also use the balanced line out with my Yamaha HS8s. Will report back once it arrives later next week.

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[Blille]

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I just saw the Headrush Gigboard, which was released earlier. It has an extra button and a touch screen. It also has a simulation of a tweed deluxe which is my favorite amp.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GigBoard--headrush-gigboard-guitar-fx-and-amp-modeling-processor?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3248788005&rkg_id=0&product_id=GigBoard&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%20-%20Core%20-%20Guitars&adgroup=Guitars%20-%20Guitar%20Pedals%20&%20Effects&placement=google&adpos=1o1&creative=226299461168&device=m&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhPqcsLr93QIVhK_sCh3cFwG7EAQYASABEgKEUfD_BwE

The HX stomp goes up to 5 pedals with the expression pedal and an additional switch. I went ahead and bought one for home use. I honestly don't see myself using more than 4-5 effects at once. The compact size, price, capability (has same/similar presets as the bigger HX), and IRs (can support third party) sold me. I live in a studio apt, so I can't crank up my 12w Gibson GA 6. I'll be using this with a Sennheiser HD 650 for silent use. I will also use the balanced line out with my Yamaha HS8s. Will report back once it arrives later next week.

Keep us posted!



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[YeRedHouseOverYonder]

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It'll be here Friday, but won't get to tinker with it until the late evening/night.

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[Mincer]

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I just saw the Headrush Gigboard, which was released earlier. It has an extra button and a touch screen. It also has a simulation of a tweed deluxe which is my favorite amp.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GigBoard--headrush-gigboard-guitar-fx-and-amp-modeling-processor?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3248788005&rkg_id=0&product_id=GigBoard&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%20-%20Core%20-%20Guitars&adgroup=Guitars%20-%20Guitar%20Pedals%20&%20Effects&placement=google&adpos=1o1&creative=226299461168&device=m&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhPqcsLr93QIVhK_sCh3cFwG7EAQYASABEgKEUfD_BwE

Keep us posted!



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I wanna try this thing!!

[Blille]

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I wanna try this thing!!

It looks fun and super easy to use. I’m still navigating the demos. A fair bit of condescendence from Helix fanboys about the tech been outdated in other forums.

This one goes through a lot of the amps I care about. https://youtu.be/mEvaBGDMoV0

[devastone]

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I'm with Mincer, too much functionality for only 3 buttons. By the time you add an expression pedal and a midi controller or extra footswitches, might as well have bought the LT or full size headrush.