The HX Stomp is the ONLY Pedal YOU NEED - Line 6 HX Stomp 2024 Review 

HX Stomp is GOATED. The literal swiss army knife of pedals

Great video sir! Thank you for doing these!

great editing, thanks man!

Great video man!

Everyone's idea of a ''complex rig'' is different and some mention that the Stomp doesn't have enough DSP...here's what's on my ''stand alone patch'' for using the Stomp off the board, direct to FOH in a P&W environment. - Deluxe Comp - Dhyana Drive (ZenDrive, main OD) - Teemah! (Timmy, 2nd stage OD) - Matchstick Ch1 - Dual IR Block - Running David Hislop's IRs...2x12 Greenback on one side, 2x10 G10V on the other - Stereo Mod/Chorus Echo - Stereo Dynamic Hall - I like how you can darken it and keep it behind your notes while still adding movement and depth to your sound - Stereo Glitz - Setup for a ''cloud'' sound...BIIIIG! FS1 - Cycles through my Snapshots... A is clean, B adds the Zendrive and C adds the Timmy on top... FS2 - Delay ON/OFF FS3 - Tap/Tuner I also modded an old CryBaby enclosure to work exactly like a Mission SP1-L6H so I can access more functions... FS4 - Glitz ON/OFF EXP2 - Assigned the level parameters on the IR block to be controlled by this...effectively acting as a volume pedal placed after my gain stages but before my time based FX. In short, I can recall 3 different gain stages and still be able to switch my delay and go from dry to wet (Glitz) independently while also having a volume pedal...thats just the Stomp on its own.

I started using the Stomp live in a cover band. I'll have to switch guitar and bass at times and it's perfect since i can just pan each instrument to one output per preset and mute the one i'm not using. The main thing about DSP is being conservative with drives and rather use snapshots to change between different gain, level or EQ settings on the amp than just putting another boost in front of the amp block. If that works, it can be pretty much be used as a all in one-pedal without much downsides. External footswitch and getting like 3 Presets with 3 snapshots each should be more than enough to get anybody through most gigs.

I used a combo amp on stage for years (Marshall MG 250DFX (yeah, yeah)) but always ran it direct in the end. I picked up one of these and it changed the game for my tone and my back. My band has been totally amp-less for years now using Axe FX 8 for our lead guitar player, Quad Cortex for our bass player and my silly little Stomp for my epic, seven string audio spackle that fills in the sonic holes.

Subbed for HX products videos. Nice information. Thanks you :)

I got mine on sale from Sweetwater. I chose Ampero control for additional switches. The Ampero also takes 2 expression pedals.

been playing it for over 3 years now. i still have pedals on my board because 1: mojo and 2: i dont want to rely on it in case the software fails (ive had issues with the hx effects before). that said it is a fantastic pedal. it does everything. I personnally really really like the preamps inthe front end of a real amp. You can really turn your fender into a vox or marshall if you want. really useful especially for those like me who still use tube amps. Also i had the opportuity to A/B a bunch of the OD models of the stomp vs the real stuff and sometimes the hx stomp model sounded better .... So i think yes this is definitely worth buying in 2023 and with a few accessories (expression pedal & midi controller) it can totally replace a full sized board

I’ve used the hx stomp since 2019 because I lived in a condo and yeah loud noise haha. I love line 6 products I’ve been a user of there’s since 2005. It was exactly what I needed plus being a pedal guy it works well with that. Don’t see myself switching any time soon. Maybe the next unit they make only if it really blows down the doors.

04:05 Okay you got me here Your content is great by the way, good information and recomendation, excellent video editing Zach Well...your subscribers has been added today +1 !

The HX Stomp is the brains of my board. Been using it for years. Literally one of the best gear purchases I’ve made ever.

I started on HXFX, made my way to Native, the on to stomp, eventually the helix LT and recently I went back to the stomp and pedals. All are great

Thank you for the video. Please tell me how to specify only the final amplifier in the effects chain (if I connect the preamp to the stomp) I can’t find one, how to create the chain correctly then? If you put just AMP, then you get one preamp + the second ... will this give unnecessary distortion / noise?

I have the Stomp XL and it's a fantastic, versatile setup for both electric and acoustic guitar. The full Helix seems cool but I love how small the Stomp platform is. Oh, and you can't beat that Line6 is still updating it.

I am running my HX Stomp into the return of my Blackstar Amped 1 - Thus you can save yourself an IR block and the sound is really great. It is also nice to use a trs footswitch next to a small midi switcher and an expression pedal attached to my midi switch making it incredibly versatile (I recommend the great price value pedalbot units)

I use a looper switcher with midi and it’s fantastic. Still have my dirt pedals as well.

Bought my Stomp in November 23. Best pedal ive ever owned.

Good to see another Nebraskan HX Stomp Acolyte. LOADS of flexibility once you get the hang of the menu system and routing. Best fly rig on the market especially when paired with an analog OD pedal and 3rd party IRs if doing direct to the front of house.

Thanks!

If anyone is watching this video and living in the UK, Anderton’s are selling the Stomp for £449 - £100 cheaper than PMT and GAK 🎉 I’ve just snapped one up and can’t wait to get stuck in. I’m 5 years late to the party, lots of time to make up.

Hi Zack great info thanks fo that. i recently purchased the Midi Captain to open up my HX Stomp, for the price it is a great piece of kit and has an amazing function which anaibles you to play a tune with different snapshot modes on a continuous loop without needing to push a button INCREDIBLE Give a go dude.

Helix stomp xl + H9 is truely amazing! The helix is a very good midi controller!

If you can't afford the QuadCortex, then the stomp is the next best thing. It's really amazing for the size and price. Totally worth it for bass or guitar. I bought mine a couple years ago used for like $450-500. So easy to use as well. Also, you don't necessarily even need extra foot switched since you can use the command center and have the buttons do just about whatever you want, including cycling through multiple patches or changes patches. It's amazing!

It's out of stock in most shops which makes me think a new version is coming

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Thanks for the video! I have the Helix Floor which is great but am looking at a Stomp for a backup rig or to even downsize for live depending on what I'm doing. For my main band I am the vocalist and lead guitarist, and only have one tone and don't switch. I could easily get it into the Stomp. For another band I'm a hired gun in, the Floor is a bit more applicable for flexibility.

Many guitarist purchase the HX Stomp for its small footprint and for what it can do. You see many videos with the HX Stomp on a pedal board. That however is my main gripe with this unit. The unit is fairly power hungry with a measured current draw of around 900mA at 9V. The power cable that comes with the unit is rated at 3Amp 9V, but is fairly short and clunky. If you have a pedal board power supply, most do not offer that rating on a single DC port. So in most cases you need to at least purchase a current doubler which uses two 500mA DC ports. However after doing this on the unit I have it will basically work but in a few instances after leaving it on for a period of use, it will freeze up. Powering off and then back on will then be working again. Given that the 900mA current draw is close to the 1amp total doubler I believe this is the culprit as using the Line 6 power cord issue does not show up. There is the CIOK DC7 which has 660ma 9v on multiple DC ports so using a current doubler should work better with a total current capacity of 1,320mA but it is pricy. Very surprised that Line 6 has not found or offer a solution to this dilemma. A number of posts on this can be found by internet search etc.

The stomp is a very good unit. Has great abilities to integrate into an existing pedal board. That said I think there are a few things holding it back from being truly a great all in one. It does not have enough DSP to run stereo paths/ dual amps and a full effects chain. If it had that it would be one of the all time greats. The other thing I hope L6 is exploring is the ability to integrate capture tech like ToneX or Kemper. And maybe integrate that with the modeling like Kemper liquid profiles. That would really level up the stomp and make it a game changer. I think it can work as an all in one if you run mono add midi switch and do not need pitch shifting.

Sir can i use helix stomp in my roland kc 600 keyboard speakers

So I’m basically just a wanna be player that wants to be in a band one day. But I am a more of a collector since I watch RU-vid instead of practicing. So thousands upon thousands of gear, including all the Line 6, Fractal etc, I finally took another go at it today since I heard they updated a lot of things. Holy crap I wanted to cry. I looked at all the money I spent through the years watching videos on the best new tube amps like Driftwood. Omega, Revv, fortin, you name it, I own it. , and now I realize all I need is a little power amp like the KSR PA50 or the Seymour Duncan and the Line 6 and I can just jam. Same with the QC. I’m not even good enough to play much, but I had so much fun!!! Now time to sell gear for retirement money!

Best pedal for me

I've had a stomp for over 2 years. Just have never gotten on with it. Obviously it's a world class product..I respect Line6 and all those who get fantastic tones using it. Just not for me for some reason. Great video! Best Regards and Best Wishes!

Hi really good review im new to this pedals which do you prefer in ur own opinion headrush mx5 or hx stomp.

Stomp is the best product since 2000 easy. It sounds perfect and it has everything. I use it for cabs and all effects in a very effect heavy worship setting

HX Stomp vs Neural amp modeler NAM in 2023: I just spent a couple of days testing some of the most popular amp profiles in NAM. Damn a lot of those sound great. The Stomp stock presets does NOT sound as good. So I tweaked and added a compressor and using the same IR, I realized, using professional flat studio headphones, that I can match these tones. Same magic, same quality, characteristics, etc. BUT, for example the plexi, I had to use the Matchstick model because the Stomp plexi model was not so great for cloning the NAM. So the NAM has been proven to be better than all for profiling amps, I tell you if you have good ears, you can sound as pristine with the Stomp. The top modelers will not sound better, you have everything in the box to match the best of the best.

Excellent video, Zach. Already subscribed, liked the video. Here's the new contender- how bout the mighty recent H90? I have the Stomp myself and would like to tell myself it even compares against its slick package. And...how bout that Quad Cortex?

does anyone here have any news if a newer version of the Stomp to drop in the next year or two?

It’s a fantastic pedal, but I did have a problem when line6 put the prices up post Covid. These things are now usually going for 20%+ more than they were not long ago around me, and they’re pretty long in the tooth after 5 years. It’s a great pedal I can easily recommend, but we’re definitely into the ‘is it worth spending that much this late in its product life’ kinda era, especially as the budget options are catching up fast. It’s a fantastic tool I love to pieces, but it’s a harder buy in 2023 than it was when I got it in 2020 for sure

I purchased a new HX Stomp 2.5 years ago for $500. Every Firmware Update has improved the unit, and I can get great sounds out of it. The unit can do so much, it's mind boggling. Remember, you're literally getting hundreds of Models of Amps, Cabs, Speakers, Effects, Microphones, etc. and a plethora of connections all at once. My suggestion is take it slow so you don't overwhelmed, as it's like getting most of the gear in an entire music store all at once. Also, consider getting the "Helix Native" Plugin down the road. It gives you all the Helix Floor's programming power in the form of Software. I picked mine up for about $50 on sale about 6 months ago. You are only limited by your computer processor's power, which even on my old laptop, doesn't seem to hamper anything.

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Is this equipment a good way to turn my massive home stereo into a tube amp? :) Also, will this give me the ability to feel like I'm creating a unique, never heard before, sound? Almost like a good synth.

I love my stomp, I also have a Tone X that I used for a while along with the stomp, I enjoy the amp sounds better with the Tone X but after some time I figured that the difference in tone is not that big in sacrifice of pedalboard space. I use my stomp for wet effects and add a fuzz and an overdrive in the front of the stomp.

I had HXStomp few years before. For some reason it overheated in 2-3 hours and I had to reboot it. Also button layouts are not that great. Recently I switched to Headrush MX5, which seems much more powerful (with 11 blocks) and controllable with 3 buttons (with playlists thingy, so I didn't need additional footswitches).

Hx Stomp or Mooer ge300? And why? I have an analog pedal setup but I am looking “all in one” solution but im so confused with these products…

Couple questions. Can you make a bass sound like an octave up or like a 12-string bass like Jermey from Pearljam , also can you detune a specific string like drop the E string to D ?

We didn't hear much of the thing or see it in action bruz. ty 4 vid

Today, I only hesitate to buy a hx stomp _because_ it was released *5* years ago. My gut tells me this is a good period of time to have a sequel in the works. Though, thought process developing in real time here, they released the special purple edition recently, so there may be a year or 3 before we see a sequel.

good video homie

How do you deal with the phase issues when running the revelation in the FX loop?

can you do a video on signal chains

I really like the size, features, and price of the hx stomp, but the effects and especially the amps just don't at all do it for me. Kemper and fractal are just on another level sonically imo. Quad cortex too!

I have been using the Helix Floor for seven years. I feel that if it should fail on a gig, I should have a backup. My question: why the Stomp over a PodGo?

How does it take overdrive compared to something like the Kemper? Does one of them take it better?

Do you wear pointy boots to use that micro?

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Needs a touch screen. Waiting for HX Stomp 2 :)

Love the HX Stomp! I actually upgraded to an HX Stomp XL for a smaller travel board and it worked so well. Now I'm actually considering downgrading to the HX Stomp again so it fits all my fave pedals on one board lol I'm sure you know how that goes

I personally believe everyone should have one, even if you’re running another modeler for amps. Line 6 effects are too good to give up

New listener here. I’m guessing 479$. Haven’t found any under 499$. I’m really thinking about a stomp.

Y use other pedals wth stomp? R the effects not versatile enough

Are there better options? Yes. Anything that has USB-C and not a printer port from late 90's.

HX Stomp is the GOAT, period. The maximization of quality/dollar

enter, 350 bucks Valeton GP200. 😁

I’d throw in the BOSS IR-200 as a valid alternative. Genuinely more versatile and feature packed than the iridium or the ACS-1.

Do you have anywhere that we can download that tone?

I agree with some of the low rating comments. Probably a great device but even Line 6 instructional VIDs are bad. They imply they are part of a series of VIDS. I just wish I found easily find the rest. No direct links. VIDs are needed because the documents are very poor. NO user manual, only a reference manual. Mine sits in my closet. I gig with my LINE 6 XT Live. Wasted money.

Got hx stomp but sold it anyway, its not for me it really sound so digital, I really prefer the organic sound of the analog pedals

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If I understand correctly, you loose almost 1/2 of this pedal potential, if you activate your poly capo block…

Your voice sounds tired. How many takes have you done for this video?

"userface"? @ 2:18

I still had to use my owe distortion pedals. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone

Boss GT-1000 core is better :)

Your setup is too dark and I can't see you

Nope. Maybe it's the only pedal you need. But you don't speak for the rest of us. I used all-in-one systems for a few years and, with the exception of a couple of Digitech models, you are limited by algorithms.

I miss musicians looking like musicians and not lumberjacks . . Rock on peeps

i’m so confused

Why does everyone think that they have to talk the ENTIRE TIME when giving product reviews????

Just in case you care. I’m sure I can’t be the only one that thinks the Music is way to loud and makes the video annoying and hard to watch, And that being said And with all that said, should be banned from all videos. A bit like at the end of the day.

Line 6 SUCKS. Get a quad cortex. If you can fit a stomp you can fit a cortex.

“The only pedal you need”….. anyways here are my 17 other pedals and foot switches.

Uh no. Fractal and Kemper blow that crap out of the water.