Using the HX Effects & Stomp together (no real amp): Difference between 4 cable method and inserting either one into the other's loop?

[optofonik]

I watched this video and it made me wonder about the wisdom of just inserting one into the other's FX loop. While he does verbally explain why he thinks 4 cable is better than running them in series he doesn't go into detail with any examples of why using an FX loop block would be a disadvantage.
 

 

[rd2rk]

I didn't watch the video, but I see no advantage to putting the HXS in the HXFX Loop. I call clickbait.

For that matter, I see little advantage to using HXS+HXFX vs Helix Floor/LT except a small size advantage and, if you're using an EXP Pedal, that's minimal.

 

Helix Floor/LT - ONE (AD/DA(IN)-DA/AD(OUT)) conversion avoids all extra latency and potential tone loss. Also has more external routing options.

Helix Floor/LT/HXS have auto impedance - necessary for authentic tone from certain FX, irrelevant if you're going wireless.

 

HXS>HXFX = 2 AD/DA-DA/AD conversions vs 4 conversions using 4cm = less latency and less tone loss vs 4cm.

FX Loop can add a small bit of noise.

Saves a Block on the HXS vs 4cm.

Less cables = less potential failure points, quicker setup at the gig.

 

Finally, you don't gain anything in DSP vs using both paths connected in serial on Helix/LT.

 

Get a Helix Floor/LT.