guitarboy_02451 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 HI folks, I know this question has come up a few times, but never got a definitive answer. Does the HX Stomp utilize USB 3.0 or 2.0? I know 2.0 works, and I haven't had a lick of issues. I just know there is a difference between the 8pin 3.0 and 4pin 2.0. I know for storage if you want 3.0 performance, don't use a 2.0 cable. I'm wondering if the same applies for the Stomp. Thanks in adavance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkelley Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 It "might" work on the 3.0 port, but generally speaking most USB peripherals work on usb 2 ports (the normal black ports), and some of them "might" work on a 3.0 port, but some won't... and only usb 3.0 peripherals will work on a usb 3.0 port (the blue one). So I mean, you can try it, but there's a reason why computers with 3.0 ports also still have 2.0 ports.... the backwards compatibility seems pretty hit and miss when using 2.0 stuff on 3.0 ports. For me, I put a 3.0 external video dual display dongle on my 3.0 port, and it also adds several 2.0 ports since my laptop only has one 2.0 and one 3.0 port. I use the remaining 2.0 port for my usb audio interface (since I'd rather have it directly connected to my laptop), my 2 external monitors on the video outs from the 3.0 video dongle, and it's remaining 2.0 ports are for mouse, my helix, etc etc. I have never tried my helix on the 3.0 port because I've found in the past that many 2.0 devices are ignored on the 3.0 port. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 The Stomp is a 2.0 device. There’s no benefit to using a 3.0 cable with it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpointmetal Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 I've never had an issue with Helix connected to 2.0 or 3.0/USB-C ports, but there's no advantage. At home my Helix is connected to my laptop with a USB-C to USB-B cable, at one studio its a regular old USB 2.0 port, and the other it's a 3.0 port and I've never had the device not be recognized (unless I turn it on while its connected, regardless of USB port type) or noticed and issues or improvements in any scenario. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarboy_02451 Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 Thanks! Got the answers I expected. Perfect, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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