Line 6 releases HX One, smallest pedal in its Helix line

September 1, 2024 · 3 sources

Line 6 released the HX One, the smallest entry in its HX lineup of multi-effects pedals, on October 24, 2023¹. Guitar World reported the pedal could be pre-ordered for $299¹. Gearnews also listed $299.99 at Sweetwater².

The HX One holds more than 250 effects taken from the HX family processors and 128 preset slots³²¹. It has an OLED display, three parameter knobs below the screen, and a Flux footswitch that also handles tap tempo¹. Line 6 describes the Flux Controller as a way to automate parameter changes³:

The pedal offers adjustable input impedance and a choice of true bypass or buffered DSP bypass³². Connections include top-mounted stereo inputs and outputs, MIDI In, Out/Thru, a jack for an optional expression pedal or two external footswitches, and a USB-C port³¹. Gearnews reported the USB-C port is for the HX One Librarian app²; Guitar World reported it is for firmware updates and that deep editing is available through a Line 6 smartphone app¹. A 9V power supply is included³².

Guitar World reported the HX One is an effects-only unit and cannot be used as an amp sim pedal¹. Gearnews raised the same point about running effects, writing that the pedal "appears to only run one effect at a time"².

Andy Paredes of Line 6 said: "The goal with HX One was to provide Helix-quality effects in an ultra-compact pedal that is easy to use"¹.