Watch this before buying from Line 6...

Gigging Preset HX Stomp XL
Jessica's Preset
HX XL
Power
Wireless

[Slears]

I gig with a Helix Floor for 3 years now...that thing is awesome and never let me down. Wonderfull Piece of Gear

[davelanciani-dimaensionx]

I just got a Line 6 POD Express and I love the thing. It fits right on my desktop, is so easy to use, and really covers all the bases I need to record music. I've recorded with it for several weeks now, completed about 7 videos with it, and it just sounds great. I recommend it for Home Recording artists who want to keep it simple, but still have plenty of sounds available. I've been using Line 6 gear since 2004 (a POD XT Live) up to a POD Go I bought in 2022. And now the POD Express completes the circle.

[SethDStanley]

I've been using all of the Helix family for years now, and I agree, the HX Stomp XL is the perfect hybrid for me. I use it standalone as a frontman, and the additional footswitches and 4th snapshot, plus the dedicated mode button and tap/tuner, are absolutely the perfect sweet spot. Great vid!

[paulhaullussy]

One big advantage, not mentioned is MIDI: My HX Effects is also my MIDI command center for the rest of my pedals on my board and Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander with my amp. If you use MIDI, the HX Effects is your goto device.

[TVoltG]

I have been using my Helix more and more. I really love it as a preamp to my poweramp into my 412. My amps are collecting dust lately. Having everything in one unit has been fantastic.

HXFX is also an amazing unit.

[jamesdeananderson]

We went to Helix's, a Pod Pro for bass, and an Alesis Strata Prime for drums, along with in-ears. Rock and hard rock covers/originals. The happy dance is real . Especially when the vocal harmonies get so much easier to nail because the drummer isn't shouting into his headset, just to keep the sound of live drums pulled down in the mix.

[bobbyadamson]

I bought an HX Stomp a couple of years ago and have toured with it a handful of times. It works great, but I have been considering trying out the QC, so I'm glad I watched this. I'm able to do everything I need with a pedaltrain nano which is a nice bonus, makes flying and loading in/out so much easier.

[JimmyGallowayGuitar]

My Helix is still incredible. I use it stereo in/ out and sing through it. Quick gigs get the Stomp XL. Love all the sounds. Great video Steve

[ehrinlanthony]

Something I've been doing for a while is use an A/B box with A coming from my wireless and B open. This gives me both a dedicated mute switch as well as a direct input for a cable without needing to take the wireless off the board or even unplug it.

[mikedunning]

I just purchased the Helix LT from Sweetwater a few weeks ago, love it! My first Line 6 was the Pod Go, I wanted a little bit more, contemplated getting the Stomp XL to use with the Pod Go, but ended up deciding on the LT. Sweetwater is great to do business with, and Line 6 tech support is great. Thanks for the videos, Steve. Keep them coming!

[scottakam]

I'm not a gigger but have had the HX Stomp since it came out. I've used it in several ways over the years but for quite a while, it's been the jack of all trades on my pedal board. I have a bunch of analog pedals and the Stomp takes care of things I don't have. It all runs into a few tube amps I have.

[motomike]

I have a Helix Floor and it's great in the studio. I use it on music theater gigs where I need diversity of tone. But it's just too big for situations where I need to travel light. So I picked up an HX Stomp for situations where I need to work on projects and do recordings but don't want to lug the Helix with me. It's great for tossing in a backpack with its power supply, a USB cable, a patch cable, and my laptop. All the amps and effects I have with the Helix I have with the HX Stomp. The only thing on my wish list for the HX Stomp is an XLR mic input with phantom power.

[paulgordo]

Bought the first Pod when it came out yesrs ago and giged with it! Using a Pod Go for about 5 years for practice and gigs with one band, where everything is through the PA. My other band with two guitars and guitars many times are not through the PA, I use an old 40-watt line 6 Bogner combo that gets loud!

[Eric-ddbk]

Been using the LT for the last 7 or 8 years but really want to try out the Stomp XL cuz it just seems like the pedal with just enough switches in a more managable and pleasent form factor.
Just another small dual mode expression pedal, it will be perfect.

[davidjoel]

I remember going direct to FOH for the first time with the POD HD500 back in the mid 2000s, I have a hard time justifying bringing an amp to a gig since, monitoring has been an issue but it's gotten better over time. Today if I had to select a unit it would be the full size Helix or the LT just because they're easy to power. I gig an HX Stomp and my only gripe with it is having to power it.

[hoosierdaddy]

Very interesting. I love Boss stuff and for the same reason as in you can replace it anywhere and I don't need that, but I also love their tones with the Air'd stuff. I do like Yamaha and line six though as well and think their UI is among the best.
Great video sir. ❤

[DaeronMaxedOut]

I run a hybrid setup as well. My signal goes. Shure wireless into wah, then stomp xl. Then into my Seymour Duncan powerstage into a 2x12. I did for similar reasons you stated. Wanted to have the options to run analog pedals and reduce the weight of carrying a helix

[timtimmonsmusic]

I bought a line 6 pod go for my practice rig and my gigging rig i traded my pedal board for a line. 6 helix. Best decision ever!

[AnthonyBullock]

The line 6 range reminds me of a good car companies range. There's something for every pocket and use case.

[carlosmoran]

I have been playing with my band these last two weeks with the Pod express, lol 😅, believe it or not, i just add a external foot switch and its more than enough. The sound is as good as helix, without carrying the huge bag pack