Helix Talk

[fr8_trane]

I've been shooting some OG Helix vs Agoura amp on my Stadium floor, and i totally get the "feeling" thing people bring up when comparing the two.

Sonically, the new models are not miles ahead of HX (which were very good to begin with), it's like like a slightly higher res version of the same thing. They do feel very different to play thou, and Agoura reacts much better to things like picking dynamics and volume changes.

Exactly what I'm hoping for. Especially better volume rolloff with Marshall models

 

[Lysander]

Especially better volume rolloff with Marshall models

I think you may really like the Agoura Plexi and 2203 in that regard.

 

[bucephalus]

I kinda want to snag a cheap Stomp. Again.

That's what I did...

 

[paisleywookiee]

That's what I did...

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My AM4 is going on a board, with a few pedals. So if I got another stomp, it would be my man purse rig. I’ve got the POD express, but it’s a little too limiting for me.

 

[bucephalus]

My AM4 is going on a board, with a few pedals. So if I got another stomp, it would be my man purse rig. I’ve got the POD express, but it’s a little too limiting for me.

I need to get a board to tidy up the rats nest of cables. Ideally would like decent power supply too but they're pretty pricey for ones that will power hx stomp at 1A and UA Golden at 400mA.

 

[Sascha Franck]

Ideally would like decent power supply too but they're pretty pricey for ones that will power hx stomp at 1A and UA Golden at 400mA.

There's plenty of pretty inexpensive HB PSUs that will do that just fine once you grab a current doubler cable for the Stomp. And the bigger ones have a straight 3A outlet.

 

[paisleywookiee]

I need to get a board to tidy up the rats nest of cables. Ideally would like decent power supply too but they're pretty pricey for ones that will power hx stomp at 1A and UA Golden at 400mA.

Used Voodoolab PP3 with their HX cable.

 

[Sascha Franck]

I have been (and still am) running my Stomp sucessfully with all of these:

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All it might take in addition is a current doubler and HX barrel plug adapter. There's a combo solution from Voodoo Lab:

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[bucephalus]

There's plenty of pretty inexpensive HB PSUs that will do that just fine once you grab a current doubler cable for the Stomp. And the bigger ones have a straight 3A outlet.

The straight 3A aren't isolated are they? They do seem decent value though, but will also require a plug converter as they seem to be European plugs.

 

[Sascha Franck]

The straight 3A aren't isolated are they?

Correct, but that seems to be absolutely fine in case you're running anything else from isolated outs. Besides, I usually run the Stomp through a current doubler on two isolated outs anyway.

They do seem decent value though, but will also require a plug converter as they seem to be European plugs.

Well, the larger ones feature an IEC input. Aren't these rather common over there by now? I mean, most amps have IEC inputs as well.

 

[Perrymusica]

I made a short video visually demonstrating what the global EQ does and what happens when you use EQ blocks that cut the same frequencies, as well as in the IR block. It's only 3 minutes long. I hope you find it useful.

 

[Sascha Franck]

Short simple question: Which knobs do I need for the encoders? Any article numbers?
Note, not the pot, just the knob "cap".
Lost one from my Stomp for unknown reasons.

 

[DieSchmalle]

Short simple question: Which knobs do I need for the encoders? Any article numbers?
Note, not the pot, just the knob "cap".
Lost one from my Stomp for unknown reasons.

Line 6 HX Stomp / HX Stomp XL Edit/Action Knob – Solid Black | Part# 30-45-0071 | Genuine OEM

Replace missing or damaged knobs on your Line 6 HX Stomp or HX Stomp XL with the genuine OEM Edit/Action knob (Part# 30-45-0071). Solid black, no marker. Direct factory replacement for HX Stomp (Edit/Action) and HX Stomp XL (all 5 knobs).

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[Sascha Franck]

Line 6 HX Stomp / HX Stomp XL Edit/Action Knob – Solid Black | Part# 30-45-0071 | Genuine OEM

Replace missing or damaged knobs on your Line 6 HX Stomp or HX Stomp XL with the genuine OEM Edit/Action knob (Part# 30-45-0071). Solid black, no marker. Direct factory replacement for HX Stomp (Edit/Action) and HX Stomp XL (all 5 knobs).

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Cheers!
At least a point of reference. Now I need a german supplier... (maybe Banzai Music).

 

[DieSchmalle]

Cheers!
At least a point of reference. Now I need a german supplier... (maybe Banzai Music).

Send them an email at info@audio-service.com with the part number 30-45-0071 and mention it’s for the Line 6 HX Stomp. They can usually ship it to you within a few days.

 

[Sascha Franck]

They can usually ship it to you within a few days.

Sure, but as they're not part of the EU anymore, things can become expensive (unless they send it to me kinda inofficially).

 

[Foxmeister]

Sure, but as they're not part of the EU anymore, things can become expensive (unless they send it to me kinda inofficially).

I didn't even know that Nashville, Texas, was ever part of the EU!

 

[Sascha Franck]

I didn't even know that Nashville, Texas, was ever part of the EU!

Whoops. I was only reading "british" audio.

 

[DieSchmalle]

Sure, but as they're not part of the EU anymore, things can become expensive (unless they send it to me kinda inofficially).

Maybe I need to check the news but AFAIK Hamburg is still part of the EU.

 

[Sascha Franck]

Maybe I need to check the news but AFAIK Hamburg is still part of the EU.

Huh?