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HX STOMP VIDEOS
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=24441.0


Tech Specs

Pedal Type:   Multi-FX with USB Interface

Analog/Digital:   Digital

Presets:   126 (42 banks x 3 presets), 3 Snapshots per preset

Number of Effects:   Over 200

Effects Types:   123 Helix, 77 Legacy, 6 simultaneous FX

Amp Modeling:   74 x Amps, 37 x Cabinets, Impulse Response support

Looper:   60 seconds (mono), 30 seconds (stereo)

Inputs:   2 x 1/4" (L/mono,R), 2 x 1/4" (L/R, aux in)

Outputs:   2 x 1/4" (L/mono,R), 1 x 1/4" (stereo send)

MIDI I/O:   In, Out/Thru

USB:   1 x Type B Class Compliant (USB AUDIO 8 Input x 6 Output), MIDI Over USB

Headphones:   1 x 1/4"

Other I/O:   1 x 1/4" TRS (expression/footswitch)

True Bypass:   Yes

Bypass Switching:   DSP Bypass (switchable)

Features:   24-bit/192kHz converters, SHARC DSP Processor

Software:   HX Editor (librarian, IR loader)

Compatibility:   Windows, macOS

Power Source:   9 VDC @ 3 Amp DC power supply (included)

Height:   2.6"

Width:   7.01"

Depth:   4.96"

Weight:   1.75 lbs.

Manufacturer Part Number:   99-060-2405




HX STOMP Owners Manual
https://line6.com/data/6/0a020a4010c935bb66a4c0c44f/application/pdf/HX%20Stomp%20Manual%20-%20English%20.pdf

https://line6.com/support/page/kb/effects-controllers/helix/helixltfxstomp-reset-procedures-and-troubleshooting-tricks-r768/


HX STOMP RESET PROCEDURE:



1.  Before Power "ON", Hold All 3 Footswitches clears all presets/IRs

2.  Before Power "ON", Hold FS1+2 resets presets and IRs

3.  Before Power "ON", Hold FS 2+3 does a factory restore (globals, presets, IRs)

Make sure to always update to the latest firmware using Line 6 Updater.
http://line6.com/software/


https://line6.com/support/page/kb/effects-controllers/helix/hx-stomp-faq-r906/

HX STOMP FAQ

QuoteThat thing looks small. Is it small?
Considering the amount of hardware inside, HX Stomp is practically microscopic—its footprint is smaller than a Line 6 M5 pedal, and pretty much identical to that of a three-switch Strymon. We spent a stupid amount of time and effort cramming massive power into a tiny chassis. It'll even fit into the small top pocket on Helix Backpack.

QuoteHelix Backpack was out in 2015. That pocket was designed for HX Stomp all along?
Maaaayyybe?

QuoteOkay, we agree that it's small, but what IS it?
At the risk of hyperbole, HX Stomp may be the most powerful and flexible compact stompbox ever made. It can replace multiple pedals on your board (so you have room for more!). It can act as the ultimate fly or backup guitar/bass rig—except it may provide enough simultaneous amps and effects to be your main guitar/bass rig. It can be used to expand the DSP/model set of existing pro modelers; throw it in your Kemper, Fractal, or Atomic's effects loop to add all Helix amps and effects. It's also a world-class portable guitar recording interface with digitally-controlled analog impedance circuits, zero-latency monitoring, multichannel re-amping, and headphone amp. (One might suggest it's the perfect front end for the Helix Native plug-in.) HX Stomp is whatever you want it to be, wherever you want it to be.

QuoteHow does it sound compared to Helix?
Aside from the maximum number of simultaneous effects and amps—six blocks total—HX Stomp sounds identical to Helix. They have the same effects, amps, cabs, IR loading, 24-bit/192kHz A/D/A converters, analog impedance circuits, and patented guitar ins with 123dB of dynamic range.

QuoteHX Effects is the same price. How is HX Stomp different?
HX Effects is designed to be the centerpiece of your pedalboard, giving you full control over individual Line 6 effects, your MIDI-equipped pedals, and your amp switching. HX Stomp is a programmable amps+cabs/IRs+effects stompbox that seamlessly integrates into a wide variety of environments and applications.

TL;DR: HX Effects is for amp and pedalboard guys, HX Stomp is for modeling guys... but amp and pedalboard guys might love it too!

QuoteWhat ins and outs does it have?
Left/Mono and Right 1/4" Inputs—switchable between instrument and line for use with passive guitars/basses, active guitars/basses, keyboards, synths, drum machines, electric nose flutes, and more
Left/Mono and Right 1/4" Outputs—balanced/unbalanced for feeding amps, FRFR speakers, or the front-of-house mixer
Stereo 1/4" TRS Send—with a Y cable, two separate mono effects loops (or one stereo effects loop) can be accommodated
Left/Mono and Right 1/4" Returns—globally switchable to act as an always-on Aux In for monitoring mixers or MP3 players
1/4" stereo headphone out
1/4" EXP 1/2, FS4/5 Input—can accommodate two expression pedals, two additional footswitches, one of each, or the Mission Helix pedal with toe switch (https://shop.line6.com/promotions/pedals/mission-expression-pedal-for-line-6-products.html)
MIDI In and Out/Thru

QuoteIs this a 24 bit USB Class Compliant Audio Interface?
Yes. It's a 8 in X 6 out USB audio interface.
USB—for recording to/jamming along with Macs, PCs, iPads, and iPhones. (iPads and iPhones require the Apple Camera Connection Kit.) HX Stomp can feed both stereo paths into your computer—along with dry versions for reamping—simultaneously
DC In

QuoteWait. How did you fit all that into something the size of two Tube Screamers?
Black sparkle magic.

QuoteI hate editing little pedals with screens. How easy is HX Stomp to use?
Very. WATCH THESE VIDEOS (around 10 minutes total) and you'll be a master: line6.com/meet-hx-stomp
The full manual should be up shortly too:
www.line6.com/support/manuals/hxstomp

QuoteHow's the build quality? Won't you mess with the knobs when you stomp on it?
HX Stomp is built into a sturdy die-cast aluminum alloy case with the same footswitches and metal knobs from Helix. If you're still worried, note that while in Play view, the four knobs closest to the switches are disabled.

QuoteHow can I do anything with only three switches?
You can do a lot with three switches, but if you really need more, two additional external switches can be connected. HX Stomp also responds to a wide variety of MIDI commands, and any block or parameter can learn (or be manually assigned to) an incoming CC message. Plus, from the main Play view, you can press <PAGE/PAGE> or an external footswitch to select one of four footswitch modes on the fly.

QuoteDoes HX Stomp have true analog bypass?
Yes. You may choose either analog bypass or DSP bypass with trails. To bypass everything press the upper and lower knobs together (or assign a footswitch to All Bypass).

QuoteIs there a Looper?
HX Stomp includes a mono or stereo 1 Switch Looper that can be placed anywhere in the signal flow.

QuoteCan it do 4-Cable Method?
Yes, and 7-Cable Method for stereo rigs. After hooking everything up, just add an FX Loop block to your tone; any blocks before the FX Loop will appear before your real amp's preamp and any blocks after the FX Loop will appear between your real amp's preamp and power amp sections. There are even 4-Cable Method presets to get you started. (Note the "4CM" presets won't pass audio unless everything's hooked up correctly!)

QuoteIs there an editor?
Yes. It uses the same HX Edit application as Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, and HX Effects, except with 126 presets and a simplified signal flow. Just update both HX Stomp's firmware and HX Edit to 2.70. Both should be available very soon.

QuoteCan HX Stomp load Helix Floor, Helix Rack/Control, Helix LT, or HX Effects presets?
As long as the preset has six or fewer blocks, you can use HX Edit 2.70 (available soon) to access both devices at once and copy and paste blocks back and forth. Rebuilding a Helix preset in HX Stomp shouldn't take more than 30 seconds.

QuoteCan HX Stomp presets be loaded into the Helix Native plug-in?
Not currently, but individual blocks can be copied and pasted between HX Edit 2.70 and Helix Native 1.70. Again, rebuilding an HX Stomp preset in Helix Native shouldn't take more than 30 seconds.

QuoteI know a bunch of us wanted something smaller than Helix LT, but did you have to make it THAT small?
< disapproving side-eye >

From the beginning, we understood that for HX Stomp to navigate the widest ocean of adopters (pedalboard guitarists, traveling guitarists, bassists, buskers, keyboardists, producers, fans of desktop PODs, curious Pedalboards of Doom members who post anti-modeling memes, etc.), it needed to be extremely versatile and almost obnoxiously portable. That meant squeezing it into a tough-as-nails pedal—not a slightly smaller traditional floor modeler—yet never sacrificing any sound quality or what it means to be Helix/HX.

QuoteYeah, but that honkin' huge DC-3G power supply is like a third the size of the entire pedal!
The power supply is large, yes. To ensure the same signal integrity of its bigger brothers, we needed a burly power supply.

That said, these two seem to work just fine:
Strymon Zuma R300—Appears to work fine when doubling up TWO 9V outputs
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 4x4—Appears to work fine when doubling up TWO 9V outputs

IMPORTANT NOTE #1: HX Stomp's sophisticated circuitry pulls notably more than your average pedal. Hence, we used a DC IN jack with a larger center pin to sort of disincentivize people from throwing whatever at it. The stock DC cables that come with the power supplies listed above will NOT fit. Note that Eventide does the exact same thing with their H9.

IMPORTANT NOTE #2: YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN. Feel free to use this FAQ as a starting point, but Line 6 is not responsible for any damage incurred when using HX Stomp with any third-party power supplies. That is, if someone writes "B-b-but Line 6 said I could use [power supply X!]," someone will hopefully refer them to this post where I make it perfectly clear that we only *officially* support our DC-3G.​

QuoteCan HX Stomp run on batteries?
No.

QuoteThe chassis gets a bit warm after a while. Is that normal?
Yes. HX Stomp isn't a budget modeler—it's a hardcore, professional solution with four circuit boards (one with 12 layers) crammed with serious analog and digital circuitry that happens to have been meticulously squeezed into a tiny chassis. It's gonna put off a bit of heat. Totally normal.

QuoteIf you connect all the jacks on the sides, it kinda looks like an octopus.
The most commonly used jacks are all on the back. Besides, octopuses are awesome. Have you seen them open jars?

Excuse me, but the plural of octopus is octopi.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=plural+of+octopus

QuoteDimensions/weight?
Including the jacks, 7"w x 5"d x 2.5"h; 1.75 lbs.

QuoteWhat's the price?
$599.99 US street.

QuoteWhen is HX Stomp available?
Now.

Quotembenigni said: ↑
Except VDI. :( The thing is amazing and I'll be wanting one, but VDI would have really buttoned things up. And helped to sell more Variaxes! Maybe the power draw would have been too much?

VDI is really power-hungry and large. HX Stomp's footprint would've blown up and it wouldn't be able to be powered via Zumas and the like.

QuoteMixMinisterMike said: ↑
I am having a hard time with the pricing. So instead of adding the amp block to hxfx for $599, they take away three blocks, five foot switches, the scribble strips, add the amp block, a small color screen and shrink the size for the same price?

The parts, development, and labor cost delta between HX Effects and HX Stomp is no more than a buck or two. Therefore, they cost the same.

Quotephil_m said: ↑
I think more apt comparisons are other effects with similar footprints. The Eventide H9 Max is $699 and requires an external devices to be edited. The Strymon BigSky is $449. Each of those devices can only run one algorithm at a time.

In many cases, both utilize fixed multi-effect algorithms, but I get it. If one wants HX Stomp to be nothing but their crazy ambient bloom machine with two stereo mod blocks into two stereo delay blocks into two stereo reverbs, all in parallel with an expression pedal controlling all parameters, they can.

Quoteyeky83 said: ↑
I don't understand the pricing either. Or the deliberate choice by Line 6 to not put in amp modeling into the HX Effects.

HX Effects was designed to be the centerpiece of amp and pedalboard rigs, and a spiritual successor to M9 and M13. It's not going to get amps and cabs. Not going to dig deeper here, but rest assured, there's method to our madness.

QuoteVintage Corpse Reviews said: ↑
is it the smallest complete multifx with a fx loop?

It has two mono or one stereo effects loops. The Left and Right sides are independently accessible.

QuotePietro said: ↑
It has every single FX block from Full helix with the necessary exception of the 6-switch looper. And they sound absolutely the same.


QuoteTips for Creative Controller Assignment
• By default, a parameter's Min and Max values will be pretty extreme. It pays to
play pretty conservative here, as subtle parameter adjustments go a long way.
• To smoothly blend between the tone on parallel paths A and B, select a Split
> A/B block and assign the Route To parameter to an expression pedal. By
default, a heel-down position means the signal passes fully through Path A.
Moving the pedal toward the toe-down position will gradually crossfade into
Path B. Alternatively, assign a footswitch to control the Route To parameter, for
instantly switching back and forth.
• If you're looking for an ultra-clean boost, instead of adding a Volume/Pan >
Gain block, try assigning a footswitch to increase the Level parameter of a
Mixer or Output block.
• If you have a favorite delay or reverb pedal, use an FX Loop block to insert it
into your tone. Assign EXP 1 or 2 to control the block's Mix parameter, which
will smoothly blend the pedal into your tone.
• For extreme psychedelic dub delay squeals, assign a footswitch to both increase
a Delay's feedback and decrease its time.
• Assign a footswitch to toggle between two Delay > Time parameter values,
such as 1/4 and 1/8 dotted.
• Assign IR Select to a footswitch. Set the two
6-switch Looper functionality is in there, but you need MIDI CCs to access all the functions.








MIDICC#128 = 0-63: Jealous;
                       64-127: Co-dependent
                       HX Stomp sends late-night texts to all of your ex-significant others, professing your undying love to them and their cats

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Quotesupremelutimatefist said: ↑
Trying to figure out how I would manage the switching on this for live. Does stomp mode work like the bigger Helices in that you can assign multiple fx/parameter changes to each switch? If so that seems more flexible than having only 3 snapshots. (I really need four base sounds.)

Yes. As with Helix, you can assign up to 8 items (blocks and/or parameter min/max) to any stomp switch.

Quotegtr37 said: ↑
It would be nice if switches were simple dual function Tap or hold

Hold functionality is currently reserved for momentary switching and future stuff we can't talk about.

QuoteScreamin Willie said: ↑
Sooooo many questions can be answered by reading the manual.

Yep. Or reading the FAQ. Or watching the how-to-videos.

Quotea2dconverter said: ↑
@Digital IglooDoes phantom power have to be turned off to reduce noise like with the Helix Floor?

No.

Quoteheretic said: ↑
In Scroll Mode with the Snapshots exposed, does pressing Up while on Snap 3 wraparound to Snap 1?

Yes.

QuoteElric said: ↑
Products don't have a point.

Utility products may not have a point. Line 6 products absolutely have a point, and we spend a lot of effort understanding and then messaging those points.

Quotechrisross said: ↑
Not reading through 41 pages to see if we've discussed why there's no XLR out on this thing..

The Main Outs are balanced 1/4". Use TRS > XLR M cables and you're golden. XLR jacks are uuuuuge and would've blown the footprint up.


Quoteak301 said: ↑
Thanks, I'm a Fractal Ax8 guy and this has really piqued my interest. Not only as a b rig to the Fractal, but it'll also possibly open up possibilities for multi amp patches and tones.

That's one of the major use cases. We don't necessarily want people to dump their Fractal, Kemper, or Atomic for Helix/HX, so instead we made a box that plays nice with and enhances them.

QuoteBlix said: ↑
I totally get DI's points in the video when he says why the chose 6 blocks. Makes sense. But OTOH if you like to use a volume block for volume pedal and a fx loop for your favorite pedal, which both takes very minimal processing power it can be a tad frustrating being that limited.

Or you can assign the expression pedal to output gain or the level parameter on any of the blocks (or Channel volume on an amp). A Volume Pedal block is pretty much unnecessary unless it needs to be at the beginning of the chain.

FX Loop blocks tho? Well, yeah. But if you need an effects loop, that means you already have other gear to compliment HX Stomp. I think many people will find the six blocks more than adequate for a lot of tones.
That said, we may have an elegant solution for FX Loops taking up a block. Stay tuned...

QuoteElric said: ↑
L6 seems to view their users as not very bright.

That's a pretty pessimistic view. The truth is that HX Stomp was designed to cater to a much wider variety of guitarists than power users who insist on squeezing the absolute most out of everything. If we only cared about the hardcore modeler guy, we'd fail in the market and wouldn't be able to afford to continue providing updates. Again, there's method to our madness and not all of our design decisions need to make sense to everyone.



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#1
 Helix Stomp Fanny Pack!




Mission Expression Pedal For Line 6 Products
UPC: 99-040-3505

The Mission Engineering EP1-L6 connects to any Line 6 device with an expression pedal input.
The linear potentiometer is matched exactly to the specifications of the Line 6 device for a precise and natural response. Just connect to the pedal input on any compatible Line 6 device with a regular instrument cable.

Availability: In stock


PRICE: $130.00

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QuoteDoes anyone know. Can this and an expression pedal fit in the pocket of a gigbag? Like a mono m80.

Use a Small Expression Pedal




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#2
QuoteWhy only 6 blocks?

ANSWER:
Due to the FREQUENT occurrence of this question, I thought I would transcribe DI's answer from the EVH & Gear TV Helix Hour Episode: "World Exclusive 1st Live Look at Line 6 HX Stomp."

@Digital Igloo said:
"It was a lot of things. Part of it was UI. We didn't want something that was really intimidating and weird and having these little tiny things that you couldn't see.

Part of it was navigation - we didn't want to have to navigate all the way across all the time.

Some of it was simplicity and elegance. Because again this is for amp & pedalboard guys as well. We didn't it to vibe as this gigantic and crazy modeler that does everything.

But the biggest reason (and this sort of ties into how the more block locations you have the faster you run out of DSP because you feel like you have to fill them up)...it's pretty hard to run out of DSP in HX Stomp because it's limited to 6 blocks. But as we go forward, especially when we talk about polyphonic pitch stuff, it takes up a lot more DSP, so you're going to be running out of that stuff a lot faster.

And as we get deeper into amp modeling, it wouldn't be surprising that amp models start to take up more DSP than some of the existing amp models. So we wanted to make sure there were the appropriate amount of blocks... So 6 blocks almost feels like it might be too few given how much DSP there is in HX Stomp. It'll feel more appropriate in a year, if that makes sense. We're always thinking way ahead and want to make sure we don't design ourselves into a corner."



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#5
Another opinion
https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?posts/27269270/
Quotepoison7512 said: ↑
UP TO 6 Effects. Really? An Amp+Cab+Rev+Delay leaves me with AT BEST 2 slots for pedals? So if I load a couple of complex FX I only have like 4 slots total?

Come on. The gigboard is literally the larger Headrush in a smaller formfactor. This thing is severely gimped. The whole appeal of Helix was the FX routing and massive Rig potential. Helix amps dont sound particularly real compared to the HEadrush, the strength was in the FX, routing, and tweakability. This kind of ruins all of that.

ALSO they really seem to want to drive this home "Utilizing the same DSP and HX Modeling technology as its bigger Helix brethren" WHOOOOOPS! Not quite Line 6. This uses HALF the DSP of the full Helix. As in NOT the same DSP. I wouldn't say a 50watt Marshall uses the same poweramp as the 100w. Because that'd be absurd.

The Gigboard makes ZERO compromises on computing power or FX slots. Also theres NO relay amp switching on the HX Stomp? Kind of makes it useless for me. I want to use this with my amp and have a backup ready to go just in case.

Is anyone going to address how tiny that screen is? You think you're going to be able to see anything worthwhile without having to bend down? The Helix UI was already archaic, this one looks like it may be a nightmare to edit.

This just isn't exciting to me, but I'm no fanboy. Your move AxeFX and Kemper.

And Reply
https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?posts/27270045/

Veritech wrote>
QuoteExcept the HX Stomp has access to all of this:

New Amps
Cali IV Rhythm 1, based on* the Rhythm I channel of the MESA/Boogie® Mk IV
Cali IV Rhythm 2, based on* the Rhythm II channel of the MESA/Boogie® Mk IV
Cali IV Lead, based on* the Lead channel of the MESA/Boogie® Mk IV...
Line 6 2204 Mod, Line 6 Original based on* a hot-rodded Marshall® JCM® 800
Line 6 Fatality, Line 6 Original based on THAL
Matchstick Ch1, based on* Channel 1 of the MatchlessTM DC30
Matchstick Ch2, based on* Channel 2 of the MatchlessTM DC30
Matchstick Jump, based on* jumping Channels 1 and 2 of the MatchlessTM DC30
Archetype Clean, based on* the clean channel of the Paul Reed Smith® Archon
Archetype Lead, based on* the lead channel of the Paul Reed Smith® Archon®
Line 6 Litigator, new Line 6 Original inspired by boutique mid-gain amps-
Line 6 Badonk, all new Line 6 original inspired by the original high gain Big Bottom model
Woody Blue, based on* the Acoustic® 360 bass amp
Del Sol 300, based on* the Sunn® Coliseum 300 bass amp
Busy One Ch1, based on* channel 1 of the Pearce BC-1 bass preamp
Busy One Ch2, based on* channel 2 of the Pearce BC-1 bass preamp
Busy One Jump, based on* channel 1 and 2 (jumped) of the Pearce BC-1 bass preamp
Voltage Queen, based on* the Victoria® Electro King
Derailed Ingrid, based on* the Trainwreck Circuits® Express
Brit Trem Nrm, based on* the normal channel of the Marshall® Plexi Tremolo 50
Brit Trem Brt, based on* the bright channel of the Marshall® Plexi Tremolo 50
Brit Trem Jump, based on* the normal and bright channel (jumped) of the Marshall® Plexi Tremolo 50
Cartographer, based on* the Ben Adrian Cartographer
Agua 51, based on* the Aguilar® DB751 bass amp
Cali Texas Ch2, based on* the drive channel of the MESA/Boogie® Lonestar
Placater Dirty, based on* the BE/HBE channel of the Friedman BE-100
Cali Texas Ch1, based on* the clean channel of the MESA/Boogie® Lonestar
Placater Clean, based on* the clean channel of the Friedman BE-100

New Hybrid Cabs
1x12 Cali IV, based on* the MESA/Boogie® Mk IV 12" cab
1x12 Cali EXT, based on* the MESA/Boogie® 12" extension cab (EVM12L speaker)
2x12 Match H30, based on* the Matchless® DC-30 cab (12" G12H30 speaker)
2x12 Match G25, based on* the Matchless® DC-30 cab (12" Greenback 25 speaker)
2x12 Del Sol, based on* the Sunn® Coliseum 300 bass cab (12" speaker)
1x18 Del Sol, based on* the Sunn® Coliseum 300 bass cab (18" speaker)
1x18 Woody Blue, based on* the Acoustic® 360 18" bass cab

New Effects
Distortion > Wringer Fuzz (Mono, Stereo), based on* Garbage's special BOSS® FZ-2
EQ > Cali Q Graphic (Mono, Stereo), based on* the MESA/Boogie® Mk IV's 5-band EQ
Modulation > Harmonic Tremolo (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Delay > Vintage Digital (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Distortion > Teemah! (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Paul Cochrane Timmy® Overdrive
Distortion > KWB (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Benadrian Kowloon Walled Bunny Distortio
Distortion > Bitcrusher (Mono, Stereo
Modulation > Dynamix Flanger (Mono, Stereo
Modulation > Deluxe Phaser (Mono, Stereo)
Modulation > Tremolo (Mono) and Tremolo/Autopan (Stereo), based on* the BOSS® PN-2
Pitch/Synth > Simple Pitch (Mono, Stereo
Pitch/Synth > Dual Pitch (Mono, Stereo
Filter > Autofilter (Mono, Stereo
Delay > Dual Delay (Stereo): New Line 6 Original stereo delay with separate time, feedback, and mix per channel. Includes high and low cut filters and Chorus or Vibrato modulation
Delay > Reverse Delay (Mono, Stereo): New Line 6 Original; whatever you play in comes back at you backwards (up to four seconds mono, two seconds stereo)
Distortion > Stupor OD (Mono, Stereo), based on* the BOSS® SD-1 Overdrive
Delay > Pitch Echo (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Distortion > Obsidian 7000 (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Darkglass Electronics® Microtubes B7K Ultra bass preamp/overdrive/EQ
Distortion > Clawthorn Drive (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Wounded Paw Battering Ram bass overdrive
Dynamics > 3-Band Comp (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original multiband compressor
Dynamics > Autoswell (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Modulation > PlastiChorus (Mono, Stereo), based on* the modded Arion SCH-Z chorus
Delay > Vintage Swell (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Delay > Adriatic Swell (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Pitch/Synth > 3 Note Generator (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Pitch/Synth > 4 OSC Generator (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Distortion > Kinky Boost (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Xotic® EP Booster
Distortion > Thrifter Fuzz (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Dynamics > Kinky Comp (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Xotic® SP Compressor
Modulation > Bleat Chop Trem (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Lightfoot Labs© Goatkeeper
Modulation > Double Take (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original doubler
Delay > Cosmos Echo (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Roland® RE-201 Space Echo
Volume/Pan > Stereo Width (Stereo), Line 6 Original utility to collapse stereo paths
Delay > Multi Pass (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original bandpass-filtered multitap delay
Reverb > Glitz (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Reverb > Ganymede (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Reverb > Searchlights (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Reverb > Plateaux (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Reverb > Double Tank (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 Original
Legacy Effects
Distortion > Tube Drive (Mono)
Distortion > Screamer (Mono)
Distortion > Overdrive (Mono)
Distortion > Classic Dist (Mono)
Distortion > Heavy Dist (Mono)
Distortion > Colordrive (Mono)
Distortion > Buzz Saw (Mono)
Distortion > Facial Fuzz (Mono)
Distortion > Jumbo Fuzz (Mono)
Distortion > Fuzz Pi (Mono)
Distortion > Jet Fuzz (Mono)
Distortion > Line 6 Drive (Mono)
Distortion > Line 6 Distortion (Mono)
Distortion > Sub Oct Fuzz (Mono)
Distortion > Octave Fuzz (Mono)
Dynamics > Tube Comp (Mono)
Dynamics > Red Comp (Mono)
Dynamics > Blue Comp (Stereo)
Dynamics > Blue Comp Treb (Mono)
Dynamics > Vetta Comp (Mono)
Dynamics > Vetta Juice (Mono)
Dynamics > Boost Comp (Mono)
Modulation > Pattern Tremolo (Stereo)
Modulation > Panner (Stereo)
Modulation > Bias Tremolo (Stereo)
Modulation > Opto Tremolo (Stereo)
Modulation > Script Phase (Stereo)
Modulation > Panned Phaser (Stereo)
Modulation > Barberpole (Stereo)
Modulation > Dual Phaser (Stereo)
Modulation > U-Vibe (Mono)
Modulation > Phaser (Stereo)
Modulation > Pitch Vibrato (Mono)
Modulation > Dimension (Stereo)
Modulation > Analog Chorus (Stereo)
Modulation > Tri Chorus (Stereo)
Modulation > Analog Flanger (Stereo)
Modulation > Jet Flanger (Stereo)
Modulation > AC Flanger (Stereo)
Modulation > 80A Flanger (Stereo)
Modulation > Frequency Shift (Stereo)
Modulation > Ring Modulator (Stereo)
Modulation > Rotary Drum (Stereo)
Modulation > Rotary Drm/Horn (Stereo)
Delay > Ping Pong (Stereo)
Delay > Dynamic (Stereo)
Delay > Stereo (Stereo)
Delay > Digital (Stereo)
Delay > Dig w/ Mod (Stereo)
Delay > Reverse (Mono)
Delay > Lo Res (Stereo)
Delay > Tube Echo (Stereo)
Delay > Tape Echo (Stereo)
Delay > Sweep Echo (Stereo)
Delay > Echo Platter (Stereo)
Delay > Analog Echo (Stereo)
Delay > Analog w/ Mod (Stereo)
Delay > Auto-Volume Echo (Stereo)
Delay > Multi-Head (Stereo)
Pitch/Synth > Bass Octaver (Mono)
Pitch/Synth > Smart Harmony (Mono)
Pitch/Synth > Octi Synth (Mono)
Pitch/Synth > Synth O Matic (Mono)
Pitch/Synth > Attack Synth (Mono)
Pitch/Synth > Synth String (Mono)
Pitch/Synth > Growler (Mono)
Filter > Voice Box (Mono)
Filter > V Tron (Mono)
Filter > Q Filter (Stereo)
Filter > Seeker (Stereo)
Filter > Obi Wah (Stereo)
Filter > Tron Up (Stereo)
Filter > Tron Down (Stereo)
Filter > Throbber (Stereo)
Filter > Slow Filter (Stereo)
Filter > Spin Cycle (Stereo)
Filter > Comet Trails (Stereo)
Distortion > Deranged Master (Mono, Stereo), based on* the Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Distortion > Deez One Vintage (Mono, Stereo), based on* the BOSS© DS-1 distortion pedal (classic Made-in-Japan version)
Distortion > Deez One Mod (Mono, Stereo), based on* the BOSS© DS-1 distortion pedal (Keeley mod version)
Looper > 1 Switch Looper (Mono, Stereo), Line 6 original (doesn't leave Stomp mode)
And that's just the things added since launch...

lespauled

Glad I moved on from the Atomic Amplifire a while ago.  This is an AA kilter.

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Quotepoison7512 said: ↑
UGH. The Headrush literally sounds far more realistc than the Eleven Rack. This "argument" isnt even disputable. Put the two side by side. I have. The Headrush is better in every scenario because the internal algorithms used to generate amp sounds have been optimized and improved. PLEASE STOP SPREADING THIS LIE.
Digital igloo wrote>
We have a facility that's optimized for double-blind A/B/X testing, and competitive gear is often part of said testing. We're also friends with members of the original Eleven Rack team and likely have access to insight that even InMusic/Headrush isn't privy to. Your extreme biases are suspicious—appearing way beyond fanboy and certainly toward ulterior motives—especially that utter nonsense of Helix being clunky to get around. If you actually own a Helix as you claim, might I suggest you spend five minutes reading the Cheat Sheet? Also, you may find the manual interesting, considering there's verbiage in the Gigboard's manual that's almost straight lifted from it.

I'll be hanging around just itching to babble incessantly about the merits and deficiencies of various UI/UX approaches. Spoiler alert: You will not win this one. :Devil


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https://www.soft.com.sg/forum/showthread.php?214640-NPD-Mini-expression-controller-for-M9
NPD: Mini expression controller for M9
For all the kaypohs that were wondering, this is the pedal that I got tyzjames to build, a mini expression controller for my Line-6 M9.



As you may know, the Line 6 Helix/HX Effects/HX STOMP/ M9 allows you to use up to 2 expression pedals to control any parameter/knob on any of the effects. One of my favourite tricks is to use the expression pedal to turn one preset into two. For example, using the Tube Drive model, I set the gain low and volume high for a clean boost, and then assign the exp pedal to increase gain while lowering volume, to get an overdrive sound while maintaining the overall level.

While this is useful, I'm too lazy to carry an expression pedal, much less two of them. So based on the ideas in this Line 6 forum thread, I decided to improve on the design.

The controller contains 2 independent "expression pedals", with 2 outputs so you can assign them separately on the M9.


The left side is the basic design, only switching between "heel" and "toe" positions. Good for creating pairs of presets as I mentioned above.



The right side has a pot instead of the fixed 10k ohm resistor. The benefit of this is you can assign multiple parameters on the M9 to the single knob on the controller, so you can achieve your crazy yet controlled oscillating delays by moving your foot and looking cool, instead of bending down and looking like a mad scientist tweaking 5 knobs with your hands.

Best of all, it's in a tiny EP Booster-sized enclosure and will easily fit at the front of your pedalboard.

All in all I'm very happy with it and highly recommend all M9/M13 users to consider adding one to your setup. Huge thanks to tyzjames / Morningstar Custom Pedals.
Solo: SoundCloud | YouTube



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QuoteStéphaneDupont said: ↑
Tried again. The best I managed to do, was: TRS cable, put the switch to "Other", and the potentiometer to the minimum value. That way, it is inverted, it goes from 100% to 0-10%. If I press really heard with my foot on the pedal, it manages to go to 0%, but when I remove my feet, it goes sometimes to 3-4%, sometimes up to 10%. Any idea?

Joe wrote>
I hope this will help you... Your exp pedal should be connected with a mono cable and the pot can be any value, including Line 6 10k Ohm pots... but, it has to be wired like this....



You can re-wire/ re solder your pedal to make it work properly

Here are the plans to do that plus the wiring for some other expression pedals...



I hope this helps

Seeya

Joe
http://stagecue.com
http://stagecue.com/products.html
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https://line6.com/support/topic/33187-expression-pedal-auto-engage/

QuoteYes, you can do that. I would suggest reversing the pedal's polarity under Global Settings>Pedals. That way the Wait parameter for the Auto-Engage functionality will work as intended. So with the polarity reversed, 0% would be at the toe, and 100% would be at the heel. You would probably want the position for the bypass to be between 1 and 5%. You would also need to go and reverse the Min and Max settings for whatever parameter you're controlling the pedal.

The Helix expects a TS plug - not TRS as many expression pedals have.

Per the Roland web site the EV-5 is TRS so that won't work as is and would have to be modified.

I attached a schematic for the EV-5 mod.  Thanks to the author of these circuits!   I forget where I downloaded them from.



I use a Moog EP-3.  It has a TRS connector but I rewired it for TS using the attached schematic.

Most common TS expression circuits use a 10k pot but my Moog EP-3 has 100k pot and it works fine.

Not sure why the graphic shows a 10k pot for the EP-3.  Mine is 100k.











Line-6 Expression pedal Discussion
https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/line6-helix.1586637/page-833

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Quote from: Henky, post: 27276561, member: 101999Thanks, but i know the manual by heart right now ;)
As i said in previous posts i don't care much for capacitive, touch-sensitive footswitches and all those shortcuts, nice to haves but not necessary for basic operation.
I just want to select a preset and than turn certain effects on and off within that preset, to do this i have to switch from preset mode to stomp mode however i can't do this with the onboard footswitches, i'll have to either bend over and press the PAGE button by hand or use an external footswitch.
And the thought of carrying an extra footswitch is kinda silly for such an ultra portable and compact unit especially because i can come up with multiple ways they could have implemented this (holding FS1, FS1 & FS2 together etc.).


I plan on making mods





one solution is glue two rubber switch risers, one on  each of the <PAGE,  PAGE>  buttons - to change the Mode on the fly

Press "<PAGE" or "PAGE>" to select one of four footswitch modes


HX Stomp Owners Manual

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FWIW - the HX Stomp is labeled requires 9VDC @ 3 AMP power supply


  Line-6 DC-3G   9VDC @ 3AMP supply

I measured my HX Stomp DC Power Plug specification


The HX Stomp employs a DC coax Plug which has the following characteristics



Often listed as Male 5.5mm x 2.5mm

and the Line-6 power adapter will accept this  Extension cable

Philmore 12-ft Heavy Duty (18AWG) DC Extension Cable Cord with Male to Female 2.5mm x 5.5mm Connectors; 48-1034

https://www.amazon.com/Philmore-Extension-Female-Connectors-48-1034/dp/B00M85BINI/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=&creativeASIN=B00M85BINI


Here is suitable Right angle DC Power adapter cable


https://www.amazon.com/BiXPower-2-5mm-Dongle-Connector-Converter/dp/B01B8I4LFW/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=&creativeASIN=B01B8I4LFW

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 I will test powering HX STOMP with a Lithium Ion Battery pack







Poweradd Pilot Pro LE-030 32000mAh Multi-Voltage External Battery


Quote from: PaisleyWookie, post: 27317465, member: 162799I'm confused as to how two Zuma outputs (500Ma each) can power a 3000Ma device. I've got a Zuma now for my board, and would buy another if this'll work.

I figure the HX Stomp draws 1200mA (1.2 Amp) "nominal" steady state DC current

But during intial power on  - the power supply needs a bit of Headroom for momentary "inrush current"
https://www.sunpower-uk.com/glossary/what-is-inrush-current/



https://www.loxone.com/enen/kb/inrush-current/



https://www.kew-ltd.co.jp/en/support/mame/detail.php?id=59







How to Measure DC Current

Clamp on to a conductor just the same way as with AC current measurement using an AC current clamp meter. In the case of DC clamp meters the reading is positive (+) when the current is flowing from the upside to the underside of the clamp meter.


https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/a-look-at-the-uni-t-ut210e/


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSMDMYV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/a-look-at-the-uni-t-ut210e/




CY 60cm DC Power 5.5 x 2.1mm / 2.5mm Male to 5.5 2.1/2.5mm Male Plug Cable Right Angled 90 Degree
Useful 2.1mm to 2.5mm power cables
DC Power 5.5 x 2.1mm / 2.5mm Male to 5.5 2.1/2.5mm Male Plug Cable
Right Angled 90 Degree Plug
Both connector are 5.5mm (outer)/2.5mm (inner) size
Also can work for 5.5/2.1mm socket
Length: 60cm
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016BJGZ2U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Quotegtr37 said: ↑
Thanks Darrel based on you
Placater delay verb comp
Chain I am now thinking really that HX stomp is not
Designed for dual amps


It's really one amp and cab
Ideally with a few stomps
The dual amp setup is probably not the most typical use case.

Amps, Cabs, IRs and stereo effects use a lot of DSP. So, as @DarrellM5 says, it's not as hard to run out of DSP as folks might think.

It's not as easy as saying you can use this, this and that. Each block uses a different % of DSP. You just have to try a combination to see if it will work. And sometimes you'll have to make compromises to make it work.

Here is a great tool for calculating DSP usage.
http://benvesco.com/store/helix-dsp-allocations/

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QuoteScreamin Willie said: ↑
With Helix floor, I use CC messages in each of my Presets to control PC+. I never have to worry about what PC+ is doing because I am telling it what to do every time I switch Presets or Snapshots. And I don't have to manage/maintain Presets in PC+.
digital igloo wrote>
That's not to say we'll never add Command Center to Stomp; it all depends on how important it is to people vs. how much deeper it makes the whole thing appear. It HURT to have a 50-page manual for a stompbox. A 60, 70, or 80-page manual for a stompbox would BURN.

That said, my personal pet feature that I've been harping on about for eight years has finally started development. It's Command Center-related, so yeah—it might be annoying to not have it in Stomp. We'll see.



QuoteJustin Hitchborn said: ↑
OK, first off...REALLY?!

Second, I wasn't joking. I didn't realize this was possible.

Third, how MUCH control can one achieve? Like, can I control fades with the expression pedal? Access whole programs or specific colors with foot switches?
digital igloo wrote>
MIDI-to-DMX conversion has been around for a long time. You can pretty much do whatever you want. But Phil knows WAAAAAY more about this than I do.



Quotepompeii0 said: ↑
How would the Helix Control interface with this for controlling. Advantages and disadvantages of using it ... and go!
digital igloo wrote>
It wouldn't at all, unless you also had Helix Rack, at which point you could do a ton of stuff.


QuoteJustin Hitchborn said: ↑
Future product request: Either embed lighting control into the Helix, or add MIDI to the FBV 4 :D
digital igloo wrote>
It's already there. As Phil mentioned, plenty of lighting controllers have MIDI built in and for those that don't, you can get a relatively inexpensive MIDI-to-DMX converter. You can also control lighting from keyboards, MIDI Mice, a MorningStar, or any other modeler that transmits MIDI commands. It's not like we're going to put a DMX output on a guitar processor; that's a bridge too far, even for geeks like Phil and me.


Quotedawgtired said: ↑
Can I change presets on a Strymon Timeline/Big Sky using midi changes per snapshot?

digital igloo wrote>
You can't map PC or CCs per preset, but HX Stomp will spit out a fixed PC message per preset.

QuoteDoes a volume pedal block count toward one of the 6?

digital igloo wrote>
Yes, but you can just as easily map an expression pedal to the Output Level parameter or any Gain or Level parameter in any block(s). Volume Pedal blocks are in there for completion's sake; they're not really necessary unless you need it at the very beginning of your signal flow. That narrows it down. ;) Which country are you in?


QuoteScreamin Willie said: ↑
Oooooo, ooooo. I am very much looking forward to finding out what THAT is. Let the speculation begin! Eight years huh?

digital igloo wrote>
I'll freely admit that almost no one else at Line 6 thinks it's cool (except for our new DSP gurus—for some reason, they got it right away). Controlling POD and Helix parameters via Variax knobs (treating them sort of like EXP 4 and EXP 5) was my idea too, and although I maintain it's still awesome, no one seems to use it except for Stevic and me.

QuoteAZguitar said: ↑
Hi @Digital Igloo, is there a video for Helix floor like [video] that goes in depth with Helix floor command center? I was thinking maybe Sean H did one back in his day on midi switches and lightning bolts? Maybe there is a new one in the works?

digital igloo wrote>
I'd love to do a whole new how-to video set for Helix Floor/Rack/LT. Need more hours in the day.

QuoteI get page 49 of the stomp manual "cc#69 value 0-2" to toggle between snap 1, 2 or 3 depending on value set via toggle in floor command center. Then cc# "71-2" toggles stomp between 1A, 1B, 1C [menu not select] or assigned effects to the three stomp switches. Is it banks "cc#0 and 32 are not implemented yet that wont let me switch from 01A to 02A?

digital igloo wrote>
Forget all that. From Play view, press the Top Knob to open the model list. Above Knob 3 is a Cheat Sheet that tells you the exact PC and CC69 values required to recall the current preset and snapshot, respectively. No manual diving necessary.


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Quote from: Digital Igloo, post: 27297089, member: 86600Don't have any pancake cables here, but HX Stomp's 1/4" jack spacing is 22mm (center of jack to center of adjacent jack).

EDIT: QA tracked down a Peavey amp footswitch with a pancake jack. If the cables you're looking at are similar, they should fit fine with room to spare.


Switchcraft 228 plug = 25/32"  = 0.78125" = 19.844mm wide



https://www.glsaudio.com/GLS-Aduio-14-TS-Flat-Pancake-Right-Angled-Patch-Cable-6-for-Guitar-Pedalboard--6-Pack_p_1624.html


HX Stomp jack spacing @ 22mm = yes the Switchcraft 228 pancake plugs( or equivalent)  approx 20mm wide  will fit.

https://line6.com/support/topic/36246-hx-stomp-faq/

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Quotejruano said: ↑
Does HX Stomp work with the editor software?

Frank R wrote>
It will when Helix Firmware 2.70 drops hopefully this week.

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Quote from: flyingcasual, post: 27302446, member: 190553I'm planning to order an HX Stomp later this month, and want to add a couple more switches to change presets and maybe tune/tap. Looks like Disaster Area's two button switch is a guaranteed path, but would the Meris preset switch work with the HXS? Having four extra switches would sure be nice at that price point!

https://www.meris.us/product/preset-switch/
^^ Not compatible

Use these below





http://saturnworkspedals.com/product/amp-device-switches/
QuoteDouble Switches
Saturnworks double switches come in both latching and momentary variations. Our latching versions have options for internally or externally powered LEDs (see note on LEDs below).

The double switch can replace the Boss FS-6 and FS-7. You just need to determine if your application requires latching or momentary switches, and if momentary, if the switches need to be normally open or normally closed. Boss and Roland applications require normally closed switches, while most other brands use normally open.

The momentary double switches come in both normally open and normally closed variations, with either pro or soft touch switches. Double switches also come in TRS or two TS variations.


Use a Dual Momentary foot switch

https://www.ebay.com/i/332729815735
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mosky-2-Button-Amp-footswitch-Dual-Momentary-footswitch-TRS-Amplifier-Parts/223121921941







IMHO look at MorningStar FX MC-6 MKII

Control HX Stomp ( and other pedals on your board which have MIDI Control (Meris, Empress, Chase Bliss, Strymon ) via MIDI


MIDI controller Setup / Debug
https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=2975.0



https://www.morningstarfx.com/product-page/mc6-mkii-midi-controller

QuoteThe MC6 looks great! At that price though I may as well pay a little more and get a used Boss MS-3 to use as a midi controller and add a few more effects. Trying to stay small and (relatively) simple!


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digitaligloo wrote>

Quote
THere are two types of these Dual Footswitch pedals. "Normally Close" and "Normally Open". Would these have any influence on it?
You can change footswitch input polarity from Global Settings > Preferences.

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QuoteElantric said: ↑
I really miss not having a dedicated Stereo TRS "Aux input" for connecting random gear (smartphones, Audio recorders, backing track players) with their headphone outputs into HX Stomp. I wish the big Helix had one as well

digital igloo wrote>

A) 1/8" jacks are great for modular synths, studio patchbays, and desktop grooveboxes, but they're simply not robust enough for boxes that live on a stage. That's part of the reason we insisted on a 1/4" headphone out on Stomp, even though it took a lot of work to squeeze it in

B) The vast majority of playback systems are Mac, PC, or iOS-based, at which point you just run USB (perhaps with an Apple Camera Connection Kit) and eliminate the D/A/D conversion and latency

C) For those who insist on using older pre-class compliant audio Android phones, standalone hard disk multitracks, minidisc players, DAT players, 8-track tape machines, or wax cylinders, it's very easy to repurpose Helix's returns as a stereo Aux In. HX Stomp even has Global Settings > Ins/Outs > Return Type [Return, Aux In] so you don't need a dedicated path.

--

So how do you route the Stereo FX Return / Aux In as Input ( shown here)?




philm wrote>
You can set the input to be the L and R returns as well. It's just that there's no way to split the input block into two separate input blocks like you can on the Helix.


QuoteElantric said: ↑
One hurdle-very few IOS apps are multichannel aware, that allow the user to send USB Audio channels 5 & 6 only to the Camera Kit connected USB Audio device (HXStomp)

digitaligoo wrote>
Yes, but we're talking Aux In for monitoring backing tracks or whatever, right? You're using USB 1/2 for that anyway, which automatically show up with no routing or blocks necessary.

But if you're talking re-amping, Input > USB 5/6 is your huckleberry, and any iOS-based multitrack DAW worth its salt can route signals to USB 5/6. But if your DAW doesn't and you need to process your iOS signal, there's always the Main L/R inputs.

--

QuoteJustin Hitchborn said: ↑
So @JiveTurkey what is the above chain trying to accomplish?

I want to route my acoustic and electric guitars through, and (hopefully) create single patches that can handle both guitars and process them both.

JiveTurkey wrote>
Here's how my signal chain goes through the Rack:

(Imagine this is on the unit itself, not an instance of Native.) Yellow chain is my guitar synth output into the Aux input. The Red chain is the regular input. I crossfade from one chain to another via expression pedal. It's really slick and the ability to add better effects from the Helix to my guitar synth is a huge bonus.

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HX Stomp Internal View

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scienceguy said: ↑
I'm using a single momentary switch for FS4 to rotate through the page views. (It might just be me, but I couldn't get FS5 to do anything - I'll experiment more later. )

EDIT:
As usual, user error/ignorance. Had to go to Global Settings>Preferences>page 2 and flip the switch for EXP/FS Ring to use it as a footswitch.

Now I have two momentary switches in a box - one to rotate through the pages and the other assigned to Tap/Tuner so I can get 3 stomps on HXS. Cool!

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QuoteScreamin Willie said: ↑
How come the LED rings on the switches in Snapshot mode are White on the Stomp but they are Red on Helix. This is not good for my OCD.

digital igloo wrote>
On HX Stomp, so you know which mode you're in while in Edit view. Don't want to accidentally load a preset when you wanted to switch snapshots.


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Quote from: hippietim, post: 26575187, member: 10684This is a common problem with guitar players in general whether using a multi effects box or individual pedals. I see this all the time when I go see bands. The guitar player has a good clean tone that sits right in the mix and then they go for a heavier tone or a solo so they step on a drive pedal and *poof* they're gone. It's that psycho acoustic effect. When they dial in drive settings they undershoot the level because it seems louder than it is. When the reality is that you've  changing from a cleanish tone with some amount of dynamic range to a clipped signal that is quite compressed.

The other sure fire way to get buried in the mix is to forget that your instrument is in the general midrange of frequencies and dial in that smiley face EQ - it always sounds cool when nobody else is playing and then the bass and drums kick in and bury the guitar. Then the guitar player turns up and up until they're heard. Then they switch back to their clean tone and make people's ears bleed.
THIS ^

Also Ive witnessed guys who program stereo patches with short L/R stereo delay that sound thick in stereo on their Fractal and work great in headphones, but then show up at the venue and the resident "House mix dude" running the main PA mixes you in Mono and bulk of your carefully crafted guitar tones get totally lost on your Solos  - victim of comb filtering / phase cancellation in the mid range frequencies

- while the opening band's guitarist using only a Nobels ODR  into a Quilter  mic'ed with  SM57 stole the show.

quick tip  - for the relatively weak Headphone Output on HX Stomp
Samson QH4  - headphone amp
http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/processors/qh4/qh4/










When at home programming patches on headphones,   - feed your Guitar MFX into the  QH4, and use the "MONO" button to spot check your Guitar MFX patches in stereo and MONO - because even today, few venues with house PA are setup for stereo and too often patches that sounded killer in stereo, sound like poop in Mono

I also like the handy "3.5mm TRS Stereo AUX Input" on the rear which serves as a small stereo mixer for connecting my smartphone as it plays tracks I need to learn  - if you are on Android try the new AB Music Trainer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sdfpstudio.abmusictrainer

hippietim adds:
QuotePlaying along to backing tracks will also give you some sense of your relative levels for clean/Dirty/solo as well. It's not as good as with your band but it can mean less tweaking levels later.

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QuoteWill Helix Edit for HX Stomp arrive this week?

digital igloo wrote>
Not this week. We do have a release candidate, but releasing it to the wild without a proper soak is just asking for trouble. Sorry, guys. Shooting for Monday, but again, anything could happen.

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