Line 6 HX Stomp

[Naigewron]

Excellent point

Yeah, I thought you were mixing in clean signal on the FX loop block too. If you aren't then ignore my suggestion of split paths.

Maybe play around with the input impedance of the preset and see if that has an effect? And of course make sure the FX sends and returns are set to instrument level and not line level.

 

[silky smoove]

Nice board on that Temple. I've been eyeing them for a while, very tempting.

They're interesting. This is my first one after years of Pedaltrain boards. The end result does work well for getting clean cable runs and a tidy underside that always lays perfectly flat. The downside is that you have to be very deliberate with pedal placements, and making adjustments after the fact can be a nightmare. Getting the pedal plates off the back of pedals once installed is also a major pain. I don't know that I'd buy one again, but to be fair, while in use I do really enjoy it.

 

[Ricky Caboverde]

They're interesting. This is my first one after years of Pedaltrain boards. The end result does work well for getting clean cable runs and a tidy underside that always lays perfectly flat. The downside is that you have to be very deliberate with pedal placements, and making adjustments after the fact can be a nightmare. Getting the pedal plates off the back of pedals once installed is also a major pain. I don't know that I'd buy one again, but to be fair, while in use I do really enjoy it.

I just skipped the plates and use dual lock. It works just fine. Their flimsy gig bags are my main contention, but they’re priced accordingly; so I can’t complain too much.

 

[silky smoove]

I just skipped the plates and use dual lock. It works just fine. Their flimsy gig bags are my main contention, but they’re priced accordingly; so I can’t complain too much.

I've thought about ditching the plates and going with dual lock as well. The plates are working well enough for the moment, but if I start switching things up I could see ditching them. I'm curious how old your gig bag is. Mine is way more robust than anything I've ever had from Pedaltrain. I wonder if they recently changed their design.

 

[Chace90]

I've thought about ditching the plates and going with dual lock as well. The plates are working well enough for the moment, but if I start switching things up I could see ditching them. I'm curious how old your gig bag is. Mine is way more robust than anything I've ever had from Pedaltrain. I wonder if they recently changed their design.

I tried the plates on an old board years ago. I did one round and switched back to Velcro. They just aren't great for rearranging and they are not pleasant to remove from pedals. Plus then if you want to reuse the plates, you have to put on new adhesive.

The boards are great value though, IMO

 

[Ricky Caboverde]

I've thought about ditching the plates and going with dual lock as well. The plates are working well enough for the moment, but if I start switching things up I could see ditching them. I'm curious how old your gig bag is. Mine is way more robust than anything I've ever had from Pedaltrain. I wonder if they recently changed their design.

I’m not sure how old it is since I bought it used, but it looks just like the ones on the website. It might not be fair, but my reference is a Mono M80 case. I think PT has revamped their bags, too. They used to offer some really nice “premium” bags that rivaled Mono, but those didn’t seem to catch on, for some reason.

 

[EdO.]

Just now realizing the stomp didn't have an XLR out..

TRS to XLR adapter. Easy peasy.
Pig Hog Solutions TRS(M) to XLR(F) Balanced Adapter Cable

 

[silky smoove]

TRS to XLR adapter. Easy peasy.
Pig Hog Solutions TRS(M) to XLR(F) Balanced Adapter Cable

This works great, provided you don’t need access to a ground lift.

 

[EdO.]

Run mine direct to the stage box/FOH. Never a single issue.

 

[SteveC]

Yeah, the ground lift is the only potential issue. I have gigged mine in a number of venues and so fr so good. I did get a Sushi Box Finally as a precaution and to get some tube warmth.

 

[silky smoove]

Run mine direct to the stage box/FOH. Never a single issue.

In most cases it won't be an issue, but that doesn't mean it won't ever be an issue. A ground lift definitely has utility for these situations, even if they're uncommon.

 

[fivestringgecko]

I've been using a TRS/XLR without trouble, but here's to crossing fingers that whatever Stomp-ish sized product Line 6 comes out with next will have an XLR out. Given that survey that went out not too long ago, I wonder if they might also be thinking touch screen, wifi, bluetooth, etc as well. I feel like the next iteration of hardware is definitely due for updates like those, given the competition.

5sg.

 

[SteveC]

I kind of hope they don't update as I've now got everything how I like it with adapters, presets, power cables, etc.
I don't know if some of those (touch screen for example) could be immplimented without increasing the size. Size is a big plus to the Stomp for me as it fits nicely on my board. I know, can't stop innovation and grabbing new markets.

 

[SteveC]

I've got a couple of these.

Hosa GXP-246 XLR Male to 1/4 inch TRS Male Adapter

Works great.

 

[fivestringgecko]

I've got a couple of these.

Hosa GXP-246 XLR Male to 1/4 inch TRS Male Adapter

Works great.

I grabbed a couple of these (always have a backup!), so I can go straight from my Stomp to our stage box. Easy peasy.

GLS Audio 25' Patch Cable TRS to XLR

5sg.

 

[silky smoove]

My decision to go with the MISO rather than a TRS to XLR adapter (or adapting cable) was driven by the large variety of venues I play. Tonight I'm playing a massive convention center with in-house sound capable of running national/international touring acts with ease. It's operated by a regional sound company known for being extremely knowledgable and professional. In this situation I would have zero concerns using an adapter. Conversely, if I'm playing a wedding or private event in a room that was not built with sound reproduction in mind I've found all manner of crazy things. One such "venue" provided the band, the PA and the lighting an extension cord that was run from an outlet in the adjoining commercial kitchen. It was a nightmare and in that situation a ground lift saved my tone in the PA. Aside from being a generally unsafe situation it was the only way my tone could have gotten through the night given the level of nasty noise present. Fortnately nothing bad happened, we all got paid and the night went fine.

I'm in the camp of; I'd rather have it (a ground lift) and not need it, rather than needing it and not having it.

 

[fivestringgecko]

I kind of hope they don't update as I've now got everything how I like it with adapters, presets, power cables, etc.
I don't know if some of those (touch screen for example) could be immplimented without increasing the size. Size is a big plus to the Stomp for me as it fits nicely on my board. I know, can't stop innovation and grabbing new markets.

I'm also quite invested in my Stomp as well, but I sure wouldn't mind some of those quality of life tech upgrades that the competition has and wouldn't mind if the next Stomp was a bit bigger if it meant having some of those. Like maybe an XLR with a ground lift! ha ha

5sg.

 

[SteveC]

My decision to go with the MISO rather than a TRS to XLR adapter (or adapting cable) was driven by the large variety of venues I play. Tonight I'm playing a massive convention center with in-house sound capable of running national/international touring acts with ease. It's operated by a regional sound company known for being extremely knowledgable and professional. In this situation I would have zero concerns using an adapter. Conversely, if I'm playing a wedding or private event in a room that was not built with sound reproduction in mind I've found all manner of crazy things. One such "venue" provided the band, the PA and the lighting an extension cord that was run from an outlet in the adjoining commercial kitchen. It was a nightmare and in that situation a ground lift saved my tone in the PA. Aside from being a generally unsafe situation it was the only way my tone could have gotten through the night given the level of nasty noise present. Fortnately nothing bad happened, we all got paid and the night went fine.

I'm in the camp of; I'd rather have it (a ground lift) and not need it, rather than needing it and not having it.

Totally get it. Like I said, I have the Sushi Box Finally and I also have a Radial Pro with a lift. I added the Sushi Box to scratch my "I used to have a big tube DI" itch. The Radial Pro would be fine.

 

[SteveC]

I'm also quite invested in my Stomp as well, but I sure wouldn't mind some of those quality of life tech upgrades that the competition has and wouldn't mind if the next Stomp was a bit bigger if it meant having some of those. Like maybe an XLR with a ground lift! ha ha

5sg.

I let the lack of XLR output keep me away at first. It does seem like a logical thing on a box that seems to be intended to be an "all in one" solution.

 

[fivestringgecko]

I let the lack of XLR output keep me away at first. It does seem like a logical thing on a box that seems to be intended to be an "all in one" solution.

Well, my comment about the XLR was intended as more of a joke... I've been using the line level TRS output pretty much since I got the Stomp, but I do know there are others that would definitely prefer the XLR.

I'm a tech nerd and have always been jealous of the tech in the Quad Cortex. But if I could only pick a single upgrade feature for the next Stomp, it'd be a nice sized touch screen. Wouldn't need to be huge, just nicely usable.

5sg.