Line 6 Multi-Effects: Helix vs HX Stomp vs HX Effects vs Pod Go: What's The Difference?

0:00-2:00 - Intro
2:02-8:00 - HX Stomp & Stomp XL
8:01-13:53 - Pod Go & HX Effects
13:54-18:30 - Helix & Helix LT
18:31-23:38 - Scenarios For Each Unit
23:39 - Outro

[GearGasms]

This is really a top notch overview resource for these products. Great explanations and real world application examples! Thanks

[morganghetti]

The Stomp is an incredible value. With any kind of unit like these, you do need to spend some time with them. They aren't as complicated as you might think.

[fendafred]

I have purchased the HX Effects as I wasn't needing all the bells ans whistles from the Helix and then I felt a bit frustrated when Line 6 released the HX Stomp that had basically all the features of the HX Effects plus the amp and cab simulations... That beeing said, I have used the HX Effects at numerous live gigs and really appreciated its switching capabilities and snapshot features. Distortions are not the best emulations in the world (but you can get pretty good overdriven sounds by stacking 2 or 3 boost/overdrive effects) so it's a good thing to have two loops to integrate your favorite pedal effects into the HX Effects presets. Today I might try the Pod Go (especially the one with wireless capabilities) to simplify rehearsals and eventually plug directly to our PA. That video should have been produced by Line 6 as it's quite difficult to understand their line of product. Thank you Reverb for taking the time to publish that video, it is very helpful.

[ruvchbrevth]

I recorded an album using the POD Go and additional pedals, it’s a FANTASTIC unit! I also have purchased the HX stomp, it’s an amazing, compact unit. There’s so much that you can do with these units 🖤

[grimora-dgvq]

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the line 6 Helix Models. Cost, functionality, style of play and cost are all real world considerations for every player. After months and months of research I chose the Helix Floor model so I can grow with the functions. That said though, having something as small as the smaller HX models may be all you truly need for a gig and is very convenient in every aspect and low cost. If I were going to step down in size, HX Effects would definitely be my #2 choice. Your point about "flow" is very accurate and a real consideration. Well done!

[npinero]

This was probably said before but you don’t NEED to use the amp modeling in the HX Stomp, you can turn off the amp models and use it like an HX Effects, but the Stomp gives you the option to use other pedals given it’s form factor and also use the amp models later if you did not want to bring your amp.

[notomatoesbbq]

I have been looking at these for months and this was by far the most useful comparison I have seen. THANK YOU!

[GeorgePetersIII]

Fantastic review! Add in the extremely powerful software that controls every function with the click of a mouse (or touch) and these are seriously powerful music-making machines!

[LochNessAnthony]

The HX stomp is an incredible value in both price and size.

[mattlau]

Anyone remember the Line 6 Pod XT Live? I used it once for my band back in the day and never used it again. It was difficult to get a good sound, and that pushed me to buy a tube amp (Mesa Mark IIB) and then build a pedal board instead. How far we have come! Modeling has gotten so good that I question whether to use my tube amp these days. Technology has really made things more accessible and it'll be so much easier to make music now. Good job, Line 6! And this was a great breakdown, REVERB!

[geoffreysmith]

awesome, real-world review and analysis. Super well-done! thank you. I think it is HX Effects for me.

[qovjpfk]

It's very unusual to find an effects review put across from the live/studio point of view - excellent, really excellent. I come from an era when 'distortion' units picked up taxi cabs - I've played a lot of stuff, but have always been a box with knobs and switch sort of person. Nowadays though, I think I want something that's a bit more tweakable, but doesn't require me to move through tons of menus - I hate that about cameras too. It needs to be as simply simple, or as simply complex as I want. Whilst I'm not there yet, this has certainly made a big dent on my thought process - thanks Joe.

[Takeiteasy]

I have the pod go. It sounds good especially with IR’s… it’s just the dsp is so limited & I wouldn’t recommend taking it to a show where you haven’t preprogrammed sounds according to each song you’re playing. Takes pretty long to edit especially snapshots

[sseltrekab]

nice way to approach reviewing these units (ie: "how will they be used?")...in the end, this is the prime consideration...i've seen a Worship Leader at a church using the Helix, and using less than 1% of its capabilities each morning (complete overkill for that unit in that context)...on the other hand, those of us who are trying to reduce the amount of gear we take to gigs (ie: a smaller package with all the same power and functionality, etc) will look at this unit in a different light, with cost probably being the second consideration...

[WickBeavers]

This is extensive and informative, thanks. I started with the full floor model and an Amp. But now I am a kitchen player/recorder and find the HELIX NATIVE app is perfect run on Logic.

[danielcarter]

the Pod Go seems to be the best bang for your buck in my opinion. i actually just ordered an older Pod HD500x used for $250, seems like a pretty awesome piece of gear for that amount of money. i’m stoked for it to arrive!

[doleo_metal]

Such a good video and really helped me figure out what to get. I decided to get the stomp xl because I want to just plug into a pa or stage monitor and no longer need an amp. And when I'm recording at home it can sit on my desk. So having the expression pedal separate allows this flexibility

[robinminkster]

Since the HX Stomp has midi I’m thinking of adding it to my pedalboard and setting up midi program changes to control the Stomp thru my Musicom EFX MK-5 controller. I can get rid of a few pedals…chorus, OD, and HOF reverb. I switch between Les Paul and Telecaster so the Stomp can be customized for BOTH guitars. Cab and Amp modeling is one of the selling points for me. 🎶💚🎶💚🎶

[JohnShalamskas]

When you were talking about using the Stomp in the studio, and keeping it on the desk top for ease of editing, I think you missed the most powerful way to edit your patches. Use the HX Edit software on a computer via USB interface.

[Orieus]

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