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Helixes are wonderful things, but probably overkill unless you want/need to have dozens of different amp models to play with.
In truth, that or the Helix will definitely do the job. The Helix will give you more options, like having outputs with and without cab blocks on the end, but it really depends what you think you're going to need.
The HX Stomp for me covers so many things. Polyphonic pitch shifting, acoustic sim (just need to EQ it after), tons of modulation options etc. I’ve set up a ton of genre specific patches without amp or cab sims and then I’ve got some patches with amp sims for when I need it to go direct. It’s more a Swiss Army knife pedal for me, but can get some solid amp tones too.
I'm going HX effects into Tonex One and then buying a second Tonex One so I can do full stereo and thus revel in my dickishness.
I love UA gear but thought the Dream 65 was pretty crap apart from the spring sound.
In you opinion then it’s clearly that much better than using the existing amp sim functionality in the Stomp?
I don't like modellers, IRs or the workflow associated with them. It's just me - I can't get the best out of them and lose the will to live. I've tried, but it's not for me.
I've focused on a standard pedalboard and something to replace plugging in to an amp and cab. I've ended up somewhere I didn't expect and currently have no plans to change or continue my search. I've found I'm OK with profiling/capture technology like Tonex and Kemper.
Tonex pedal for the amp/cab using it primarily as a clean pedal platform with a high degree of headroom. Effects I'd normally have in the amp FX loop are after the Tonex. Boost/overdrive effects go before (obv) but I'm careful about slamming the input of the Tonex and overdriving the AD convertor into clipping. Having said that, it takes a clean boost and changes tonality when you use it in a nice musical way.
I've had Helix, LT, Stomp, Boss GT1000, GX100, GT1000core, Strymon Iridium, Tonex one, Captor x, Humboldt simplifier, Tech 21 (Flyrig & Blonde 2), and others which I've forgotten about.
In conclusion, they'll all do the job. Top of the pops for me at the moment is the Helix LT or Full floor. They have the balance between easy to use, sounding good and does everything well to a good standard whilst not costing the earth set just right.
I've gone for full floor as I do have a need for 10 stomps in a preset but that's just cos I do need a lot of sounds.. The Helix LT is a really good pedal, and does everything you need very very well.
. I'm selling one at a bargainous price as well if you are interested, but that is not why I'd recommend one at the moment.
It is fantastic.
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