The Essentials to Know About the "HX Stomp" Multi-Effects
- Helix sound in your pocket: over 300 amp, cab, effects, and IR models, with up to 8 simultaneous blocks depending on DSP load.
- Ultra versatile: advanced routings, 4-cable method, USB re-amping, and stereo effects loop to integrate your favorite pedals.
- Intuitive control: 3 capacitive touch footswitches with LED rings, "HX Edit" editor to program, save, and share your presets.
- Ideal for direct-to-console: make the most of speaker simulations via an FRFR cabinet for a neutral and faithful response on stage and in the studio.
A Concentrate of Helix, Inherited from a Lineage of References
"HX Stomp" condenses the HX modeling engine from Helix systems into a pedal-sized chassis. Designed as a modern "Swiss Army knife," it carries the sonic DNA and ergonomics of the brand's high-end models while remaining ultra-compact to easily fit into any pedalboard.
For Whom and In What Contexts?
Guitarists and bassists of all levels will find a credible solution for live, home studio, and touring. Front and center for direct-to-console use, as a complement to an amp via the 4-cable method, or as a "backup rig" in a gig bag, the "HX Stomp" covers blues, rock, metal, pop, funk, ambient, and beyond. For faithful cab simulation rendering, prioritize an FRFR system.
Stage/Studio-Oriented Features and Controls
The three capacitive footswitches with LED rings facilitate navigation, assignment, and quick editing. The "HX Edit" editor offers smooth creation of effect chains, management of IRs, and preset libraries. Stereo connectivity, stereo effects loop, and MIDI open up advanced control scenarios. Up to 8 blocks are available per preset (depending on the complexity of chosen models), including amps, cabinets, modulation effects, delays, reverbs, compressors, drives, pitch, filters, looper, and third-party IRs.
The Sound
The HX engine reproduces the dynamics of playing and the character of legendary amps, from elastic cleans to organic crunches to tight high-gains. Effects stand out with high definition, deep delays and reverbs, silky modulations, and drives responsive to volume and attack. For bass, dedicated models offer solid lows and sculptable mids, ideal for virtual bi-amping or direct/amp mixing.
Technical Specifications
Processing and Modeling
- HX modeling engine with over 300 models (amps, cabinets, effects, IRs, looper).
- Up to 8 simultaneous blocks per preset depending on DSP load.
- Support for third-party impulse responses (IRs).
- "HX Edit" editor for creating, saving, and organizing presets.
Controls and Connectivity
- 3 capacitive footswitches with LED rings, dedicated tap/tuner mode.
- Stereo inputs and outputs on 6.35 mm jacks.
- Stereo effects loop for integrating external pedals.
- MIDI In/Out for external control and automation.
- USB port for audio interface and re-amping.
- Input for expression pedal or external footswitches (extended assignments).
Routing and Usage
- 4-cable method, re-amping, parallel/series routings.
- Selectable bypass: relay true bypass or DSP bypass with effect tails preserved.
- Compatible with guitar and bass, factory presets oriented by styles (clean, crunch, high-gain, ambient, bass rigs).
Included Accessories
- 9 V power adapter included.
- User documentation.
Power Consumption
- Required voltage: 9 V DC (center negative).
- Typical consumption: approx. 1,000 mA (provide a dedicated and stable power output).
- Included adapter: 9 V / 3,000 mA recommended for optimal performance.
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