In fact, you can have 9 effects in the chain. There are "only" 6 footswitches but if you have always on effects like a spring reverb or a compressor you just dial in the tone you like, don't assign a footswitch to it and leave it on at all times. You can even switch on multiple effects at once using a single footswitch, so you could even control the 9 effect blocks if you really want to. Another cool feature are the midi control and also the key commands via usb. I made some presets for online Zoom teaching with shortcuts to switch my mic on and off. Very useful !
has alot learning in liking!..........using it it near my counter.and the interphase thru the desktop.. the shimmer is what i love the most and live thru my peavey classic 30 does it all!
I gig with an HX Effects in 4CM with a Bluguitar Amp1 with MAJIK BAND. It turned an amazing amp into the ultimate amp with effects and amazing routing abilities. Really great piece of gear. I run preset per song and other preset boards for different needs.
@@limbubasantakumar9572 I was worried about that. I had tried the Headrush MX5 first and it did not feel or sound right to me. However the HX Effects sounds and feels great. No noticeable tone change or latency issues. Levels great out of the box for 4cm. It really helps to put the wet effects after the preamp. Then you can channel switch and not muddy up your reverbs and delays and such. My live tone is better than ever. Together the Amp1 and HX really make a super capable rig. It’s kind of like an AMP X that Thomas Blug is working on. My signal path is: Guitar into Hx. Out a loop into a bunch of pedals I love. Drives including a Crazy tube circuit tube overdrive to add a tube stage to the preamp. Then into input of Amp1. Then fx out of amp into loop return of Hx. Then output of HX into Fx return of amp. I found it better to run my analog drives right into the amp input and not into the front of the HX. I found this to make the biggest difference in the amps response and feel with my analog pedals. The HX buffer really sounds good and clean. Maybe things like certain fuzz or wah might sound better first on chain before the HX. I just haven’t tried it yet. Too busy gigging with MAJIK BAND to mess with my board. Check out MAJIKBAND. Com.
Hi Justin, I clicked on because I was wanting to declutter my board. This was very helpful. Thank you. Congratulations on your success as a musician in Nashville. I'm subbed and thankful. Tucson, AZ.
Appreciate the overview. Your demo is great for me b/c I prefer to play clean and those tones your bustin' out sound soo good. I have the Stomp but also have a Quilter Aviator Cub that I love and feel this is the pedal I need. 🙏🏻
You can have 9 effects at once, with real time control over up to 8 effects at a time. In 4 cable method, you can have 8 effects and real time control over all of the effects independently if you use expression pedals to control the on/off state for 2 of them, but that requires sacrificing the amp control. But, I get around that with an AMT FS-2 Midi 2 button footswitch which the HX effects can send midi control changes to. I also have an A/B switch so I can plug a single expression pedal into both pedal jacks. So, with this unit, plus 1 expression pedal and a two button footswitch, I have real time control over 8 independent effects, channel switching for my amp, and real time parameter adjustments over 2 different sets of parameters simultaneously. And I can have 4 variations of any patch including amp switching, effect on/off state, and parameters for each effect per patch using snapshots. Its insanely powerful and great sounding. The only weakness of the unit is the lack of the variable impedence circuit, which messes up the fuzz pedals.
@@castleanthrax1833 of course. And I do. But I'm talking about the internal fuzz pedals in the HX effects. There are tons of them, and they would be really cool except for the input impedance issue. Because they are component modeled, they behave exactly like an old fuzz pedal behaves if it's in the middle of your chain after a buffer. Which is badly. This is why the legacy fuzz face model sounds better than the helix model. There was no way around this before the HX one came out, but now you could just put that first in your chain and have all of the fuzz models working properly.
I notice that they don't include amp models on the HX Effects (understandable, since they want you to go up to the $699 device if you want that). I'm mainly a rhythm player, and I'm currently using a Line 6 Floor Pod Plus, which includes some amp simulations. This box will replace my Floor Pod, plus a Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator, a Boss RC-3 Looper, and a Boss TU-3 tuner (I was also considering buying a Digitech Drop, but this includes that feature, as well). I usually go straight into a PA, so I'm wondering what your thoughts are on not having the amp models, and relying on the built-in overdrive and distortion effects. 🙂
I have one of these and really like it, I use it with a blues cube artist and it’s such a convenient rig. However if I use it in the fx loop using an fx loop block it changes the tone, using the analog bypass I can really hear the difference. The amp only tone has a nice round eq and bottom end, wiith the fx block enabled the tone sounds thin and looses some bottom end. The only work around I’ve found is to drop the level of the fx block to 50% which helps but it’s still changed the tone !
It is a good tool to have as a guitar player. I own the HX effect as well & agree the stomp boxes are not that great, but the mods, reverbs & delays are usable.
I've been using the helix since 2016 without using the modeling effect only, straight into front of amp. i think the overdrives sound great, i don't feel the need to take extra pedals. of course, I'm old and don't like to take any extra nothing.
The drives need some work, however, there are several that sound spot on. Play around with them. They sound great, ohh, and turn off the IR stuff if using a tube amp. GLOBAL is a good start.
You're killing me. I agree with everything you're saying in this video, but this is an example of what not to do. 1:30 begging for likes and then you hand-hold the camera and fumble around with the unit while you talk. The first sound is almost 9 minutes in. I believe you can make good videos but please understand that planning and production are important.
Can you please do a video with you running your Dezal amp with the midi? I have a Mesa triple crown 100 that has a Midi and I bought a Voodoo lab px-8 plus to run my pedals. But this might be a better option. Thx
i just ordered an hx effects to use with my tonex and friedman ir-x. The hx effects has 2 fx loops which will take both tonex and friedman. IF that works, I'll sell my stomp xl since I won't need the amps anymore.
Hi, I will like to use it in my amp Fx loop, so I have some questions: 1) Is it True Bypass?, 2) How you bypass the unit, pressing the switch? (on/off) and finally, does it has Noise Gate? Thanks.
I agree it’s fantastic. I sold mine and got the individual pedals that I frequently used in this device and vastly prefer having the individual pedals. However. I do miss the experimentation and am considering picking another up since they’re going down in price.
line6 did awesome with this pedal. the only issue I have and have been trying to find a fix. is when I'm running it with my toneX it have a delay or lag between switching channels. it's rather frustrating. Have you come across this issues at all or know how to fix it ?? also I live in Murfreesboro pretty cool seeing locals on here . cheers my dude !
@justinmeyersguitarist to be honest my dude I'm an old school bare bones ( tube amp and cab) but I have kinda figured it out thanks to RUclips and reddit lol. I live in Murfreesboro I have a small home studio. if you want to come hang sometime or I we could meet up. I could show ya the issue and toss ya a few bucks for the help.
You have to use snapshots to avoid delayed Midi switching. When changing presets the HXFX first loads all the effects of the new preset and at the very end does the switching.
In fact, you can have 9 effects in the chain. There are "only" 6 footswitches but if you have always on effects like a spring reverb or a compressor you just dial in the tone you like, don't assign a footswitch to it and leave it on at all times. You can even switch on multiple effects at once using a single footswitch, so you could even control the 9 effect blocks if you really want to.
Another cool feature are the midi control and also the key commands via usb. I made some presets for online Zoom teaching with shortcuts to switch my mic on and off. Very useful !
has alot learning in liking!..........using it it near my counter.and the interphase thru the desktop.. the shimmer is what i love the most and live thru my peavey classic 30 does it all!
I gig with an HX Effects in 4CM with a Bluguitar Amp1 with MAJIK BAND. It turned an amazing amp into the ultimate amp with effects and amazing routing abilities. Really great piece of gear. I run preset per song and other preset boards for different needs.
Very nice!
Dose it suck tone of BluGuitar Amp1 ??
@@limbubasantakumar9572 I was worried about that. I had tried the Headrush MX5 first and it did not feel or sound right to me. However the HX Effects sounds and feels great. No noticeable tone change or latency issues. Levels great out of the box for 4cm. It really helps to put the wet effects after the preamp. Then you can channel switch and not muddy up your reverbs and delays and such. My live tone is better than ever. Together the Amp1 and HX really make a super capable rig. It’s kind of like an AMP X that Thomas Blug is working on. My signal path is: Guitar into Hx. Out a loop into a bunch of pedals I love. Drives including a Crazy tube circuit tube overdrive to add a tube stage to the preamp. Then into input of Amp1. Then fx out of amp into loop return of Hx. Then output of HX into Fx return of amp. I found it better to run my analog drives right into the amp input and not into the front of the HX. I found this to make the biggest difference in the amps response and feel with my analog pedals. The HX buffer really sounds good and clean. Maybe things like certain fuzz or wah might sound better first on chain before the HX. I just haven’t tried it yet. Too busy gigging with MAJIK BAND to mess with my board. Check out MAJIKBAND. Com.
@@dr.gregoryweisswassernd7251 thank you so much . Great info 🙏
Me too love that setup, and the amp1 is fantastic
Hi Justin, I clicked on because I was wanting to declutter my board. This was very helpful. Thank you. Congratulations on your success as a musician in Nashville. I'm subbed and thankful. Tucson, AZ.
Thank you so much! I’m glad I could help! Love me some AZ + west coast! can’t wait to play out there again sometime
Appreciate the overview. Your demo is great for me b/c I prefer to play clean and those tones your bustin' out sound soo good. I have the Stomp but also have a Quilter Aviator Cub that I love and feel this is the pedal I need. 🙏🏻
You can have 9 effects at once, with real time control over up to 8 effects at a time. In 4 cable method, you can have 8 effects and real time control over all of the effects independently if you use expression pedals to control the on/off state for 2 of them, but that requires sacrificing the amp control. But, I get around that with an AMT FS-2 Midi 2 button footswitch which the HX effects can send midi control changes to. I also have an A/B switch so I can plug a single expression pedal into both pedal jacks. So, with this unit, plus 1 expression pedal and a two button footswitch, I have real time control over 8 independent effects, channel switching for my amp, and real time parameter adjustments over 2 different sets of parameters simultaneously. And I can have 4 variations of any patch including amp switching, effect on/off state, and parameters for each effect per patch using snapshots. Its insanely powerful and great sounding. The only weakness of the unit is the lack of the variable impedence circuit, which messes up the fuzz pedals.
Could you not run the fuzz in between your guitar and the HX effects unit (making the fuzz the first pedal in the chain), or would that not work?
@@castleanthrax1833 of course. And I do. But I'm talking about the internal fuzz pedals in the HX effects. There are tons of them, and they would be really cool except for the input impedance issue. Because they are component modeled, they behave exactly like an old fuzz pedal behaves if it's in the middle of your chain after a buffer. Which is badly. This is why the legacy fuzz face model sounds better than the helix model. There was no way around this before the HX one came out, but now you could just put that first in your chain and have all of the fuzz models working properly.
It’s one year in the future and I’m just getting started with HX Effects. I’m a Helix and HX Stomp user for years.
I notice that they don't include amp models on the HX Effects (understandable, since they want you to go up to the $699 device if you want that). I'm mainly a rhythm player, and I'm currently using a Line 6 Floor Pod Plus, which includes some amp simulations. This box will replace my Floor Pod, plus a Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator, a Boss RC-3 Looper, and a Boss TU-3 tuner (I was also considering buying a Digitech Drop, but this includes that feature, as well). I usually go straight into a PA, so I'm wondering what your thoughts are on not having the amp models, and relying on the built-in overdrive and distortion effects. 🙂
I have one of these and really like it, I use it with a blues cube artist and it’s such a convenient rig. However if I use it in the fx loop using an fx loop block it changes the tone, using the analog bypass I can really hear the difference. The amp only tone has a nice round eq and bottom end, wiith the fx block enabled the tone sounds thin and looses some bottom end. The only work around I’ve found is to drop the level of the fx block to 50% which helps but it’s still changed the tone !
Cool!
It is a good tool to have as a guitar player. I own the HX effect as well & agree the stomp boxes are not that great, but the mods, reverbs & delays are usable.
I've been using the helix since 2016 without using the modeling effect only, straight into front of amp. i think the overdrives sound great, i don't feel the need to take extra pedals. of course, I'm old and don't like to take any extra nothing.
to each their own!
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The drives need some work, however, there are several that sound spot on. Play around with them. They sound great, ohh, and turn off the IR stuff if using a tube amp. GLOBAL is a good start.
Best piece of gear ive bought for guitar and bass in a long time
Absolutely!!
You're killing me. I agree with everything you're saying in this video, but this is an example of what not to do. 1:30 begging for likes and then you hand-hold the camera and fumble around with the unit while you talk. The first sound is almost 9 minutes in. I believe you can make good videos but please understand that planning and production are important.
@tgilman1 if you unhappy with Justins video's Please Please quit whining ....You are a Legend in your own mind!
I just saw you on 12-Foot Chain, so I thought I'd check you out. I think I'll subscribe.
Greetings from NSW Australia. ✌️🇦🇺
Thanks so much!
Can you please do a video with you running your Dezal amp with the midi? I have a Mesa triple crown 100 that has a Midi and I bought a Voodoo lab px-8 plus to run my pedals. But this might be a better option. Thx
Anybody use HX effects with a tonex? Just think it would be a small complete rig for quick travel.
i just ordered an hx effects to use with my tonex and friedman ir-x. The hx effects has 2 fx loops which will take both tonex and friedman. IF that works, I'll sell my stomp xl since I won't need the amps anymore.
Hi, I will like to use it in my amp Fx loop, so I have some questions: 1) Is it True Bypass?, 2) How you bypass the unit, pressing the switch? (on/off) and finally, does it has Noise Gate? Thanks.
Great video dude. I know these units have been out a while and wondered would it still be worth getting in 2024?
Technology/software.
I think so! Still are great
Buy a used one for cheap!
I love my HXFX and have used it for years. I agree on the drives too. Any pics of your board with the HXFX?
Versatile pedal for sure! I normally just use it by itself with some kind of drive pedal depending on what I’m going for + tuner
Tried a firmware update and the thing stopped working. Sent it to Line 6 for repair. So...not so high on it right now. We'll see.
I agree it’s fantastic. I sold mine and got the individual pedals that I frequently used in this device and vastly prefer having the individual pedals. However. I do miss the experimentation and am considering picking another up since they’re going down in price.
cool
line6 did awesome with this pedal. the only issue I have and have been trying to find a fix. is when I'm running it with my toneX it have a delay or lag between switching channels. it's rather frustrating. Have you come across this issues at all or know how to fix it ?? also I live in Murfreesboro pretty cool seeing locals on here . cheers my dude !
thank you buddy! hmm are you using snapshot mode on the hx? i'd have to see what your setup is and how you're running it!
@justinmeyersguitarist to be honest my dude I'm an old school bare bones ( tube amp and cab) but I have kinda figured it out thanks to RUclips and reddit lol. I live in Murfreesboro I have a small home studio. if you want to come hang sometime or I we could meet up. I could show ya the issue and toss ya a few bucks for the help.
You have to use snapshots to avoid delayed Midi switching. When changing presets the HXFX first loads all the effects of the new preset and at the very end does the switching.
Sir i have line 6 HX ,but the power adopter is not working, from which website I can buy a new one, please help,sir I'm from India 😊
Ok but what about just going from the line 6 directly to a guitar amp? How do we hook that up?
Take the left output go straight to input of amp.
Gib das ein power akku für die hx ohne Strom von wand
I have the Go Pod and I’m not a fan, would you recommend this over that?
For sure. Just for effects. Don’t like the amp modeling or drive sounds, just use it for usable effects.
any way you could mic up your amp for the next time video? great video though!
Yeah I think I forgot to mute the camera audio when I edited this lol. Doh! Thanks for watching!
Cool. Best multi FX come from Fractal though IMHO.
I’m sure they’re cool! Hard to program those fractal’s for me tho. Line 6 super easy to use
I still love my M9..... no reason to upgrade imo
M9 or HX either way can’t go wrong!
How do the M series effects compare with the new HX models? I've used an HX Stomp in the past but I've never actually compared the two.
@@alfianbanjaransari4096 All of the legacy effects in the Helix/HX Stomp/HX Effects are the effects from the M series. Very good sounding effects!
line 6 great im getting one thanks young man
thanks for watching!!