HX STOMP or HX STOMP XL: Which One Is Right FOR YOU?

The HX Stomp and the HX Stomp XL are truly powerful devices for live musicians, but which one is right for you? In this video, I'm going to go over the main differences and similarities of the two devices so you can decide which is best for your setup. Many thanks to Sweetwater for sending over the XL for me to do this video.

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0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Size Differences
2:00 - Inputs/Outputs
2:39 - Navigation/Controls
3:22 - Blocks and DSP
4:00 - 6 Blocks vs 3
4:37 - 2 Button Footswitch
5:16 - Tap/Tuner
5:49 - Snapshots
7:22 - Changing Banks
7:50 - Mode Button
10:08 - Price
10:32 - My Thoughts
11:41 - Which One Is Best?
12:59 - When I Use It
13:45 - Outro

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[ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks for watching everyone! A quick correction: with the latest firmware update you can actually set the Footswitch to change modes on the Stomp via a footswitch, not just midi. Very nice that they added that feature! I wouldn’t be able to use it myself because I use my FS4 for a boost and FS5 for tap/tuner, but the option is there. Thanks to subscriber @guitarplayer1994 for pointing this out to me 🤘

[Nimbin]

got the XL, its amazing also as a midi controller. for Ableton and other pedals. works great! and also they always update it and give you more effects

[Macilmoyle]

Regarding the size difference between the models. Because the original stomp’s ports are on 3 sides of the unit, you may need to allow extra space to allow for their cables. With the XL you only need to allow for space for these at the top

[ticklesmcqueen]

Great concise info as always Scott, this is my one stop channel for all things helix, i upgraded from stomp to full helix but still use the stomp for jamming at home.

[davidroden]

Helpful video as always. Last year I upgraded from Stomp to XL and as you say, it is well worth the added cost. With Snapshots, one thing I do that works well - I use the command center to assign 'next snapshot' to one footswitch. Then I can toggle through the 4 snapshots. I rarely change snapshots during a song, so I create 4 versions of my boards - clean, dirty, high gain, and ambient - then I just select the one I need. I find this reduces how often I change boards.

[ZachPetch]

For what it's worth, your video about programming the HX Stomp was what lead me to your channel.

[leesbassment]

Yep. I have the Stomp and the Midi Captain. It occurred to me that those two are bigger and more crap to haul than the XL, so I bought the XL.

One other thing to consider is that if you use the effects loop and midi on the stomp, it takes up as much real estate as the XL.

[danc]

I have the LT, just recently bought the Stomp for a desktop unit, but I do miss the other buttons. You convinced me to return the Stomp and get the XL.

[jamiereinig]

Hi Scott, just wanted to say a general thank you for all the gear videos. Most of the gear you review is beyond what I need as a novice, but it's GREAT to see what all is out there. I'm into gear, and your videos shine a light on product classes I didn't even know existed.
Also a huge thank you for having inks to your previous videos in the description! So helpful for those of us who want to learn more about a specific concept.
Cheers, and thanks again! I am now subbed!

[davidmhuey]

Scott. Thanks for your channel and your help. Have you seen the Pedalnetics switch for the Stomp? It sits on top of the stomp so no loss of real estate on the pedalboard. It’s great!

[fivefingerfullprice]

I was thinking of trading my Stomp for the XL but then I came to my senses and bought a Midi Baby 3 from Disaster Area and now I'm happy again!

[PlayinOcean]

I started out with the HXFX + an amp, but recently bought the Stomp and combined both into a tiny pedalboard using MIDI. Yes, it would be easier to just use the full size Helix, but I like the option to just take the Stomp or the HXFX with me if needed. I now get the 2x DSP, the 4 snapshots from the HXFX (two of those share the same snapshot on the Stomp), and enough buttons to tapdance all night long. For someone who now only has the Stomp, I would think this is a better upgrade than going to the Stomp XL, but it requires a little more thought.

[bruce]

Great info, thank you. What I would really like to see/hear is a video doing a deep dive into the individual effects, particularly since I'm considering this as a fly rig.

[Eliminator-rlsn]

Thanks for this very informative video. I appreciate your videos very

[jnixo]

Because of tutorials like yours I did heaps of research and then purchased a Stomp XL. Like you I personally think its form factor, layout and the added switches make it a no brainer. It does everything I need it to do and I see no reason to get any other modeller yet and at half the price of the newer modellers why wouldn't you get one.

[SteveSampsonMusic]

With the price difference, I went straight for the XL. I've had it for about a year I think and it's been incredible. I'm thinking of getting a stomp as well and combining them via midi to control each other. I used a guitar with a Piezo and Electric Pickups so it might give me more options with more blocks and DSP. Still planning it out. I would've just gone for the Helix Floor but this is easier for travel.

[elliotcurrie]

Unpopular opinion, but I love the pod go. It's limited, but it prevents endless editing and tweaking. ( I am very curious about the headrush core, though...)

[Andrew_O]

Certainly some great combos you can make for a compact pedalboard if you want to combine the core Helix sounds with a few extra effects on the side and not take over the whole floor. It's on my consideration list to replace the HD500 I'd been keeping as a backup rig as it's also more compact...

[chucksaeger]

You just explain stuff so well it’s unbelievable! Do you access these pedals with your feet or by midi?
Thanks dude!

[mfalkon]

I love my Pod Go. It has the same buttons as the Stomp XL plus a built in expression pedal for about half the price.