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Good points. I didn't realize the differences. So then, I'll just continue exploring the use of 3rd party IRs on my rig.

OK Gottit. But it would be great to somehow allow access to Line6 IRs by HX Effects folks. Overcoming the IP issue would be a problem I guess, or just give the cab block to the HX Effects. But like I said, the line between the two products is significantly blurred with the intro of the Stomp XL as they both have about the same features except for the amp and cab models. But for the $100 product cost difference it doesn't make a lot of sense anymore. Thanks for the response. I agree with one of the posters that factory presets seem to sound better... like there's and always on cab or amp now. I'm not positive but it seems so at first listen - or maybe it's just shiny and new. Cheers.

The Cab/Amp Update of the Helix 3.5 firmware caught my attention because I've begun to experiment with IRs in my HX Effects. I have found a bunch of IRs online which some players generously provide. I was hoping to see a new list of preset IR's in the HX Edit after the 3.5 upgrades but all 127 presets are still empty. I know that HX Stomp is the focus of Line 6 amp modeling work, but upgrading to HX Stomp XL ($749) vs the $649 I spent for the HX Effects doesn't make sense to me. Is there a repository of Line 6 amp and cab model IRs I can download for HX Effects? Or am I missing something?

I love the new Poly Sustain effect and so kudos for adding the feature. It would be better to create a momentary foot press action that latches the current sound. The next time the footswitch is pressed it would latch the new sound and replace the old. The way to turn off the effect would have to be a double press the footswitch - like double click on the mouse. This seems like a new 'mode' for footswitch actions but may allow some cool interaction with the Poly Sustain effect.