I just ordered an HX Stomp, and even though I have 0 experience with the Helix (I'm an AX8 user), I was thinking of using a spare Boss FS6 I have to get 5 footswitches rather than 3 (I think the math adds-up there...).
I know the unit isn't out yet :) And I DID read the manual, but I'm a little confused about it. For example, it mentions the footswitches can only be used to switch between a Min/Max value of a given parameter?
Hence I am assuming the way this works is similar to existing Helix units. If I'm wrong, may Zeus strike me down right now.
What I'm trying to achieve is:
* Unit's footwitches for 3 channels, i.e. any 3 preset per bank (1+2 and 2+3 together to change banks)
* Keep footswitch 3 on the unit for the tuner, when using a long press
* FS6 toggles 2 effects on/off for each preset (typically, mod + OD)
This brings the Stomp to how I setup the AX8, with a much simpler and smaller setup overall. I don't ever use many more sounds, and if I do they can be on at all times (e.g. Reverb, Comp).
Will this, or a similar variant, be a possibility?
Cheers for indulging my impatience! :D