LINE 6 Helix XL STOMP | REVIEW - Guitar Interactive Magazine

Line 6 Helix Stomp XLMSRP: (UK) £570 / (US) $749An expanded version of the compact HX Stomp floor processor, the Line 6 HX Stomp XL boasts the same award-winning Helix family pedigree* but ups the ante by providing eight switches, enhanced MIDI capabilities, and an intuitive pedal editing mode. Like the HX Stomp, the HX Stomp XL serves up to eight blocks — amps, cabs, and stomps — per preset, and adds a fourth snapshot per preset for even greater sonic flexibility. Here's Nick Jennison to tell us more.Modelling OGs Line 6 launched their highly critically acclaimed Helix platform in 2015. "It's too expensive!!" came the cry (despite being significantly more affordable than its competitors). Thus came the LT. "I just want the effects", came the cry. Boom - HX Effects. "Make it smaller!!" came the cry. The HX Stomp was born… and what did folk say? "OK, not THAT small"…While there's no pleasing some people, Line 6 are giving it the old college try. The HX Stomp XL is essentially the HX Sto...