using Line 6 Stomp as a vst plugin instead of an audio interface

[patriot2006]

I am trying to use the line 6 stomp as a VST plugin. In this way after recording a track I would like to be able to make any adjustments to the patch if need be. If used as an audio interface the patch is printed to the track and no further adjustments can be made. Is this possible? If it is would anyone have a step by step procedure on how it is done?

Thanks,

Rich

[silverhead]

I presume you mean the HX Stomp product so the following is in that context…..

 

Yes you can do that. For details I will refer you to the manual. It’s a 2-step process.

1) Record the ‘dry’ (unprocessed) guitar signal to a track on your DAW. While doing this you can monitor and/or record your wet processed track as well.

2) Play the dry track and route its output to a USB channel. Set the Input block of  your Stomp preset to receive that channel. Record the processed output to a new track in your DAW.
 

For details on both steps see HX Stomp manual pg 56.

[patriot2006]

Thank you, my issue with this was the inability to alter the processed track after recording  if need be.

However, I just found out I could purchase the Helix Native software plugin for just $100 and decided it was the way to go.

I never new this was an option.

Thanks again for your thoughtful reply.

Regards,

Rich

 

[silverhead]

You're welcome. Yes, Helix Native is a good choice.

[craiganderton]

On 1/15/2025 at 8:45 AM, silverhead said:

Yes, Helix Native is a good choice.

 

Absolutely, and I'd also suggest trying it with other instruments. You can do some amazing effects with vocals, drums, synths, etc. I feel Helix Native is underrated as a general-purpose plugin.

[datacommando]

On 1/15/2025 at 1:05 PM, patriot2006 said:

If it is would anyone have a step by step procedure on how it is done

Hi, Rich,

 

You can find all the relevant info about recording, and re-amping using your HX Stomp, in the Owner’s Manual on pages 61 - 64, in the section marked USB Audio.

https://line6.com/data/6/0a00051afdda673cccdb61c9c/application/pdf/HX Stomp 3.80 Owner's Manual - English .pdf

 

Anyhow, as you have recently discovered, Helix Native will be a very good investment.

 

Hope this helps/makes sense.

[patriot2006]

Thanks for all the responses. I do have two more questions.

I originally was using the HX Stomp with a Bose L1 compact so the need to play around with the signal path was never utilized.

I have been reading the Helix Native manual to better understand how this works for recording in stereo.

My questions are as follows:

1. If I drag a stereo effect from 1A to 1B does that effect now only play out of the right channel because 

I now have created a left and right signal path?

2. What is the purpose of having four signal paths other than to have up to 32 blocks. I see presets that have at least three and the 1A and 1B paths  are not fully utilized.

[silverhead]

No, it remains stereo. Both parallel paths are stereo. Desired panning is handled in the Split/Merge or Output blocks in the preset.

 

[patriot2006]

Thanks, I obviously need to do a lot of reading and watching specific vids to grasp all of this.

[craiganderton]

On 1/16/2025 at 8:45 AM, patriot2006 said:

2. What is the purpose of having four signal paths other than to have up to 32 blocks. I see presets that have at least three and the 1A and 1B paths  are not fully utilized.

 

The main way I use four signal paths is for multiband processing. This involves splitting the incoming audio into three or four frequency bands so that you can optimize amps, cabs, and effects for specific frequency ranges. Ultimately, they end up as stereo, but with lots of imaging and placement options. If you want more information on multiband processing, see Chapter 9 in The Big Book of Helix Tips and Tricks. The more you work with Helix Native, the more you'll be amazed at what it can do :)