multi effects stomp box for use with stagescape/source

[DuhFuzz]

I already own stagescape mixer and am looking for multieffects stomp box type kit but Im having a hard time identifying the product best for my needs.

Im looking for the most versital pedal i can get my hands on with the ability to layer effects on one pedal (eg hd500x vs helix)

in my understanding the two aforementioned pedals are identical save for the helix' ability to "clone" tone and record out to usb.

are there any other differences?

what other pedals have simliar features?

price is a consideration- helix being far out of budget

i think the hd500x would suit my needs best but im open to opinions

[BucF16]

All the guitars in this particular demo were JTV69 through a POD HD500x into a Stagescape where it was recorded off the inputs.

 

https://soundcloud.com/sad-depraved-but-social/ksaz-demo-edit1

 

PODHD is great but I think there's a pretty steep learning curve in how to use it.  I think a lot of dudes really don't know how to get the most out of it.  It certainly CAN work for you.  I'm very happy with mine now that I have some real experience with it.

 

Knowing the deep edit stuff in the POD is critical, especially the deep edit cabinet parameters (RESONANCE can be a patch killer) and also knowing how the EQ blocks work.  For some reason the POD's EQ blocks are not user friendly...they're very effective and necessary but not intuitive.

 

The POD WILL record out via USB BTW.  Also, I don't think the Helix will clone a tone.  POD is approx 1/3rd the price of a Helix.

 

I've never played the Helix but I've gigged with the POD HD through either a DT50 or direct to PA for about 4 years now.  I gig about 3-4 times a month average.  I have a Helix on order, not because I'm unhappy with my POD, but just because I'm the kind of dude who's always been on the Line6 leading edge.

[cruisinon2]

in my understanding the two aforementioned pedals are identical save for the helix' ability to "clone" tone and record out to usb.

 

are there any other differences?

 

I have not yet made the jump to Helix myself, so perhaps I'm wrong...but if by "clone" you're thinking that Helix functions like a Kemper, and can "learn" the sound of a particular mic-ed up amp, I don't think so. To the best of my knowledge it's a modeler, not a profiler.