datacommando

Hi,

It's not so much that you are missing something - it's the fact that the HX Effects was never designed, and or, marketed as a USB audio interface.

It only has a USB port for connecting to your computer for Firmware updates, using HX Edit to mange/edit your presets, and connect using MIDI over USB.

If you need to record over USB then you will require a dedicated Audio Interface and there are many, and various configurations available from various manufacturers at various price points. Essentially the choice is yours.

Hope the helps/makes sense.

I've read that there are folks who use their Helix in their DAW in place of their regular interface using their Helix as a sound card/interface. That applies to HX Stomp as well. I assumed that HX Effects could be used in the same way

That's correct - many people (including me) use a Helix as an audio interface. The USB audio interface for those units is part of the design specifications. The HX Effects box was never designed/or marketed to be used as an audio interface. If it had amp modelling and audio interface functionality it would be a HX Stomp!

From the HX EFFECTS FAQ page:

Does HX Effects have an audio interface?
No. It's designed for your pedalboard. It will send and receive MIDI data over USB, however.

Here's the link:

It is always best to fully research all a products functions and information before purchase - never assume anything! It makes an lollipop out of you and me!

Hope this helps/makes sense.