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I suppose it's more about filling a gap in the market, where the previous offerings like the HD500x sat, as well as offering the same (or slightly reduced) model sets to those wanting to trade up from the likes of the Zoom B3n, without having to commit to expensive gear that people might only use a fraction of their potential. Both the HX Stomp and POD Go are "compromised", but they also offer excellent possibilities for people who want access to the palette offered by Helix, but can neither afford or justify buying into Helix. One of the great things about POD Go, IMO, is that you have access to all six footswitches when you're in the "play" mode. In the "select" mode, you have the choice of the 4 presets, and the "up"/"down" switches, which is great if you need to switch between presets quickly. Then you have access to the Snapshots, which TBH, I haven't used and can't quite see the point of from a bass player's perspective, but they allow you to change parameters in a preset (for example, adding more boost, changing an EQ, intensifying an effect, etc.). This is the big selling point of the POD Go over the HX Stomp, but they had to make some compromises to achieve the price point I suppose. Although I use effects, and have been a long time user of Line6 gear, I'm quite liking the approach that using the POD Go gives me. I get access to the amp/cab models, a wah and a volume pedal, FX Loop, EQ (you can select which sort of EQ) and 4 different pedal types. Not a massive amount, but enough to give me a great sound (well, I think it's a great sound! ), doesn't break the bank, and gives me loads of other options to have different setups for different occasions. Must admit though, that I do tend to find a great base amp/cab setting, then copy it over to another slot, and add different effects.

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Can't comment on the "Wireless" part of the query, but can hopefully shed some light on the POD Go. Or at least try... Good Bass Wah's? There aren't any bass specific wah's, and when I've experimented with the ones that are there, they do work. I should also caveat this by saying that I've not tried them outside of the house / in the rehearsal room, which might put them in a different light on things, especially dealing with things like volume drops and how things sit in the band mix. I suppose this is a case of experimenting to find something that you like, and works for you. Transferring Presets? No idea. Unfortunately, POD Go has it's own Editor software, I assume that this is down to the fact that it is running a slightly reduced model set from the full fat Helix. It might be an idea to either write the settings down somewhere, or alternatively if you get the POD Go, keep hold of the HX Stomp, open both editors, and manually input the settings over. Bit of a long winded process, but I've not got another suggestion here, sorry (don't have a HX Stomp). POD Go Drawbacks? Depends on your point of view I guess. You can't have parallel processing. No great shakes here for a bass player I suppose, unless you like/need multiple effects pinging off all over the shop. You only have a limited number of pedal slots. Of the pedal 6 slots available, 2 are fixed as either the FX Loop, and a Global EQ. On some amp models, there is a secondary EQ, which can be used as a footswitchable setting (Ampeg SVT4 for example). You can then assign the amp EQ to the FX Loop footswitch, and use it as you see fit. However, there's still the Global EQ there that's taking up a slot, which could be used for a reverb or something. If you need more than 4 effects, you may need to look at the HX Stomp XL. The Wah is a separate slot, so you can have 4 effects as well as the Wah/Volume settings. These limitations do make you "get creative". Currently, I have 4 switchable effects in my main preset. The Tube Comp, the Zero Amp Bass DI for a bit more grit, the VTron filter and the Jet Flanger. The Amp EQ is there, and the Global EQ. I normally love a bit of reverb in the mix, but because there aren't enough slots, I'd need to either loose an effect to have it. The "work around" solution I came up with was to increase the "Early Reflection" in the Cab settings, this gives a sense of "space" that you'd normally get with the reverb. It's not perfect, but it sounds good. One comment on the Helix/HX range is that people only seem to scratch the surface of the units and then get frustrated. There's possibly too much choice. With the POD Go, you have to really think about what you actually need to have in a preset. If you need different effects, create another preset. Honestly think it's a better unit because of the limitations, certainly loving the sounds I'm getting from it (though admittedly, I am only scratching the surface of what it can do ). Hope that's helpful.

I'd suggest using reverb, "slap back" delay or echo. My preference would be reverb, but subtly applied so it's just audible, but you can "feel" the space. Unfortunately, due to the limitations on the POD Go I'm using, I haven't got enough slots free for a reverb, so the work around is to have a high number on the "Early Reflections" on the cab model. Not perfect, but it works. Alternatively, tell the drummer to get busy!

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Before I bought the POD Go, I was looking into numerous options. POD Go / HX Stomp, individual pedals & board. Being a long time user of Multi-FX, they do seem to tick all the boxes, though I have had periods where my pedal board was all analogue (apart from the tuner). IMO, there are bonuses to both approaches, but from experience, getting a board of pedals you're happy with takes both time & money until you're totally happy (unless you can afford higher end pedals from the start, but even then, a lot of experimentation is needed). So with this in mind, I started investigating and pricing up pedals, plus a board & PSU, which was something of an eye opener when you consider the price of a HX Stomp or POD Go. I still think the limitations of the POD Go are one of it's best features, as you really need to think about what you actually need. If you need more, then get the HX Stomp / Stomp XL.

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Don't have a HX Stomp, but do have a POD Go. It really depends on what you're after TBH. They are both excellent pieces of equipment that will offer the user more solutions than they were aware they had "problems" for. The HX Stomp is a compromise because of the footswitches & connectivity (compared to a Helix Rack / Floor / LT), but it offers the ability to have parallel processing (more than one chain of amps/effects/etc.). For extra footswitches, the HX Stomp XL is maybe a better option. However, if you're after a "simpler" setup, amp/cab model, a few effects, but no parallel processing, then the POD Go is ideal. Same amp/cab/effects models as the Helix (IIRC, there's only 3 or 4 effect models missing), same great sounds, but in a gig friendly format. Been using mine for a while now, and it's excellent. I was torn between getting a HX Stomp or the POD Go, and plumped for the POD Go, glad I did, because I think the extra features on the HX Stomp would end up causing more issues (constant tweaks & experiments, etc.), rather than working with the limitations and simply setting up a few great sounding patches, and then tweaking to suit.

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