patdixon Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I guess here is as good a place as anywhere to post this: for over ten years I've used an X3L, love it and have gotten used to it. Had the normal issues, ie; replaced all the mini switches & PS, light getting into the vol pedal etc. Have to "fake out" gearbox when I need it by turning amps on, then turn them all off afterward. I use the XLR outs direct to the board at church, but only use it as a stomp (no amp/cab/mic sims) in the cover band I play in. It works well that way but is getting old. I'm thinking because I only use it as a stomp live maybe the FHFX is what I need to replace it. Heard great things about the HD stuff but if I'm not using any of it what's the point? I could still use the X3L for church and setup the FH for live stuff but the iOS interface is a little daunting for me. What do ya'll think- get an HD500X and keep using it as a dual purpose tool or get an FH and split the two? The FH appeals to me because I like to keep it simple. Any responses much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liangchong Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 my English is terrible,I cant understand the whole things you said,but certainly do not buy firehawk, trust me.and if you still want buy one,text me,i sell mine( ৺ ◡৺ ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 8 hours ago, patdixon said: .... but only use it as a stomp (no amp/cab/mic sims) in the cover band I play in. It works well that way but is getting old. .... What do ya'll think- get an HD500X and keep using it as a dual purpose tool or get an FH and split the two? The FH appeals to me because I like to keep it simple. Any responses much appreciated. I think you should consider the Helix FX unit. It's designed as a stompbox only (no amp/cab/mic modeling) and has the superior Helix FX models, much better than the Firehawk in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patdixon Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Thanks Silverhead. A friend has a Helix, he gets nice tones out of it but the learning curve is pretty steep for him, as is the price. It's absolutely worth the $$, just maybe out of my reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I'm not talking about the full Helix device - I mean the much simpler HXFX unit: https://line6.com/hx-effects It's designed to be used as a stompbox. I think you'd actually find it simpler with an easier learning curve than the Firehawk. It includes all the FX that Firehawk has, and many more from Helix that are superior to anything in Firehawk. And it uses a PC/Mac editor - not the iOS that you say you find daunting. I'm not trying to sell you on it but from your description of your needs and preferences I think it's a better fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patdixon Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Wow, that one slipped under my radar- I'll check it out. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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