CameronJ

I know what you mean - the only option really is to either connect a dual expression switch giving you the ability to turn on/off block #4 & 5 (still leaving #6 unswitchable individually) or connect a MIDI controller footswitches and map the CCs to be able to control all 6 blocks. I may do the latter when I eventually get a Stomp.

Indeed. It’s a really informative video!

Another quote from The Gear Page, this time a transcription from an interview with Eric Klein (chief product design architect at Yamaha/Line 6) regarding the development team’s decision to limit the HX Stomp to 6 blocks, despite the DSP chip being technically capable of more:

Quoted from a post on The Gear Page:

It would be neglectful of me to not post this:

They’re in denial.

And obviously the Future Impact is taller than it is wide, whereas the Stomp is wider than it is tall. The Stomp also has more I/O, positioned on 3 of its 4 sides. Something to consider when allocating board space for it.

The Stomp’s dimensions are 7” x 5” x 2.5” (17.5cm x 12.5cm x 6.25cm) so yes it’s very similar to the Future Impact, just slightly wider.

Is it bad that I googled that just to be sure?

I’ve been following the development of this bass for several weeks now via Carey’s Facebook posts. Looks like it’s gonna be fantastic!

Indeed. I’ve sent countless emails to the Testicle Exfoliator™ support team about their poor website security. No response as of yet.

If you need a second opinion, give me a call.

@Al Krow, don’t you have a Cioks DC7? Or did you sell it? I can’t keep track 😅 I know this is specifically re: the HX Effects but looks like the DC7 has a bit of headroom to spare current-wise when combining two outlets.

Truly portable. And to supplement my earlier size comparison to the HX Effects:

I reckon I’ll actually just run my entire existing pedalboard into the FX return on the Stomp, with the Stomp acting as a master hub/interface/DI/headphone amp. I may change my mind on that though. We’ll see.

Because the Amstrad Emailer has a flat response. The perfect platform for Helix’s amp/cab sims IMO...

@Al Krow, HX Stomp literally has your name on it. And they’ve even taken the liberty of drawing the diagram with a Yammy BB plugged in. I smell a conspiracy.

Good news for me, since I run Strymon power supplies 😬

I can only add to the positive comments above. Works great with bass and has been said, Chris is a great guy to deal with.

@fretmeister & @BigRedX The HX Stomp supports 3 snapshots per patch, with up to 64 parameter changes per snapshot.

It’s a “Helix grade” Mutron model which I guess means it involves their component-level-emulation tech. I remember the old Mutron model on my Line 6 M5 which wasn’t bad but certainly would never dethrone the likes of my Fwonkbeta. I’d be interested to hear the newer Mutron model with bass - I may ask the goodly folk in the HX thread over on Talkbass.

This.

Yep! They’re both global though, so you lose the ability to adjust their settings on a per-patch basis. If you need that functionality you’ll have to insert a noise gate or EQ effect block into the patch itself.

Actually, @Woodinblack, ignore my nonsense re: split points using up a block. I think you’re right in that you’ll be able to use 6 Effects blocks regardless of splits! Check out this screenshot of the Andertons demo vid: Clearly using 6 effect blocks in addition to the split/merge points. Also, bear in mind that there is an “invisible” adjustable noise gate at the start of the chain and a global EQ at the end of the chain, neither of which take up a block.

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