Line 6 Helix Stadium Pre-Launch Discussion

[timbuck3]

Here's HX Stomp with a 5" display (yellow is likely component footprint) tucked suuuuper tight into the back left corner, which wouldn't even allow for assembly bosses.
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Just get the stadium

 

[JiveTurkey]

Always Poop In The Shoe™

 

[timbuck3]

Just get the stadium

Yea I agree… stadium is best bet as size is good

 

[sashimi]

I tend to agree with myself also

 

[paisleywookiee]

Just get the stadium

He already has one. He works for Line 6.

 

[Frodebro]

I think that a major component in the popularity of the HX Stomp is its size. Personally, I would be fine with a smaller (non touch) screen and ample encoders if it meant retaining that footprint. Matter of fact, if the only change to the new Stomp was the processing power (reusing the original case and layout), I would still buy one in a heartbeat.

 

[sashimi]

I agree. If the HX stomp successor is much larger than the HX stomp, I might not be upgrading. I like it because it basically fits in the place of a couple boss pedals or a big strymon pedal.

 

[Frodebro]

I agree. If the HX stomp successor is much larger than the HX stomp, I might not be upgrading. I like it because it basically fits in the place of a couple boss pedals or a big strymon pedal.

Or in the front pocket of a gig bag....

 

[timbuck3]

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[molul]

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That sounds like something that won't be actually true, like matching eq can't really match another song but just get as close as reasonably possible.

 

[sashimi]

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Website seems legit

 

[Lysander]

I think that a major component in the popularity of the HX Stomp is its size. Personally, I would be fine with a smaller (non touch) screen and ample encoders if it meant retaining that footprint. Matter of fact, if the only change to the new Stomp was the processing power (reusing the original case and layout), I would still buy one in a heartbeat.

This, 1000%. Anyone asking for a "HX Stomp Stadium" in FM3 size is completely missing the point, IMHO.

Even with the new Helices out in the world, a HX Stomp update running the original Helix engine but with full DSP would be incredible.

 

[laxu]

This, 1000%. Anyone asking for a "HX Stomp Stadium" in FM3 size is completely missing the point, IMHO.

Even with the new Helices out in the world, a HX Stomp update running the original Helix engine but with full DSP would be incredible.

To me the huge failing of the HX Stomp is its user interface. It's so damn gimped compared to the full Helix. While the Hotone Ampero 2 Stomp at a marginally larger overall size with a bigger screen is much better, it still could use at least one more knob under the screen for less scrolling of parameters.

While I agree it shouldn't be FM3 size, I would not mind Ampero 2 Stomp size or even a bit larger at all if it needs to be like that. Maybe Line6 can offer some extra tiny box with only mobile app control for those who want minimal footprint.

 

[TubeStack]

I never had an issue with the Stomp interface. Actually really liked it.

 

[ian_dissonance]

I wouldn’t be mad if it the HX Stadium BYBBQ was a little bigger than the current stomp.

 

[CorrosiveMatter]

Make the new Stomp GP-5 size and only editors to do most things.

 

[paisleywookiee]

I wouldn’t be mad if it the HX Stadium BYBBQ was a little bigger than the current stomp.

A little bit bigger. But not too big. In fact, please just clear it through myself, Sascha, and Laxu, please.

 

[HotRats]

To me the huge failing of the HX Stomp is its user interface. It's so damn gimped compared to the full Helix.

come on! helix floor is what 6 times an hx stomp?

the words fail and hx stomp can't be in the same santence.

 

[ian_dissonance]

Make the new Stomp GP-5 size and only editors to do most things.

Sure and then price it accordingly, lol. The GP-5 is the best exact right price for a single button pedal.

 

[laxu]

come on! helix floor is what 6 times an hx stomp?

Yes it is. I'm not saying it should have the exact same user interface, but I think it could have had better than what it got. Slightly larger screen and a 4th knob under the screen would've gone a long way.