So my new Stomp XL has turned up and it is a massive improvement for me, having owned a standard stomp for a while. The functionality is amazing, really like a mini LT when you add an expression pedal.
The fact you can see 6 effect slots, hands free edit, 6 button looper, all mean I can get much more out of the unit.
I was a bit meh when this was released but now I have it it makes sense, size wise it's still small enough to integrate into a traditional pedalboard setup and as I add other pedals I can make the most out of the midi control if required.
I also considered IR-200, GX-100, UA Dream and Pod Go, but happy I kept with the HX now I can get more out of it.
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Effects are good but not stopping me wanting a separate delay and mod, but not much would, and I have space on my board, ready to scratch that itch.
https://uk.line6.com/total-guitar-recording-bundle/
Where did you buy yours?
That you find yourself getting on with it better than the Stomp is pushing me to get Paypal Credit out.
Got mine here…
https://jgwindows.com/line-6-helix-hx-stomp-xl-multi-effects.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiA76-dBhByEiwAA0_s9e3aicF3ua5PEV7aKVMshxOv8Y8lYKAmrAYJBtSvrekrnhcAB0evbhoCawoQAvD_BwE
Things like edit mode to change parameters on the fly, 6 button looper and the way the screen shows 6 footswitch slots make it more of a mini LT (minus the 2nd DSP, but I don’t have any issues with lack of DSP to be fair).
How has it worked out for you over time ?
Yes all going well with it Waz. The set out and extra switches makes the functionality great. I use it at home for modelling and looping.
Live, for just effects, alongside some other pedals (Flint, Protein, Broadcast, OC5). Although I only use the modelling for practice, I think it sounds great, especially with later additions and cab updates. Live I just go with an amp.ll.
The effects you probably know, for me they are good to very good, none particularly blow me away, but they are very functional. Sometimes I think about swapping it for something like the H90, but I’d still need a modeller, and a looper and probably other things.
So my only criticism is the Stomp XL does so much so well, it’s almost impossible to justify swapping it, because it could only be replaced with multiple devices and spending much more. It's the perfect pedalboard centrepiece really.
Of course while I've been procrastinating, I've been watching the price rise... £600 for a fairly marginal improvement. Nah.... Think I'll focus on finding interesting individual pedals to supplement the HX FX.
I do enjoy the UI of the Stomp, and the looper should work really well with the extra switches.
Mine has arrived today and I've had a brief play; forgot how good these were.
Smaller than I thought too, which is nice
Delighted.
Really handy Swiss Army Knife of a pedal.
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