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EVH TONE: POD HD 500 and Wampler Pinnacle Pedal comparison videos

support@line6.com — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:00:44 GMT

Hey guys,

I made a video of my EVH tones, using the POD and the Pinnacle with some effects from the POD.

I used a SM57 mic for recording, sorry for the non-pro procedure, but I don´t know how to use Cubase or such softwares... I recorded with my HP webcam software and edited with Windows Movie Maker.

The first video was my first attempt... The volume is quite low but the tone is OK

In the second the audio is better.

Please comment!

Cheers!

First video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKqvVOaWNa4

Second video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FqkcPb_FZ8

Good amp setting for acoustic guitar?

support@line6.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:30:06 GMT

I am very new to the Pod Pro HD (1 week) and I am finding some great sounds for the Strat. But what are some recommended amps/cabs for an acoustic guitar? I need to run my Taylor thru the rig on several songs. Suggestions? Thanks.

Is it just me or does it feel a bit quiet on the POD front?

support@line6.com — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:27:57 GMT

I know these kind of threads come up once in a while, and before anyone says it I realise that the HD has come on a very long way from v1.0 what with new features, new amps, and several fixes. But progress seems to have come to a complete standstill, and it's hardly as if there aren't things that need to be addressed. How about using a cabinet without an amplifier model (for running real tube pre-amps in the FX loop)? Or outputting studio direct over XLR and pre-amp only over 1/4"? Or EQ's displayed in hz (with clipping issues addressed)? Or dry guitar over USB? Or phase/delay controls for dual tone setups? Or even a plugin version of the POD? All of which, with the exception of phase controls, the X3 could do no problem.

I guess it'd be nice to know if the HD Pro is ever likely to be updated. The silence is kind of frustrating. Or is it more likely we'll have to wait for the HD1000 or something? I won't necessarily mind if that's the case but I'll be so disappointed if they don't take on board any of the excellent suggestions that crop up on this board from people who actually use these things out there. If they are planning a new unit, I'd suggest that they take a trawl through their feature suggestion inbox or put up some polls as to most requested features or something. I have a lot of love for Line 6, and I find this newest POD to be the most realistic yet but it feels like they've put it out to pasture way too soon in favour of their other ventures (live sound and guitars).

Anyone else feel the same?

POD HD Pro: Preset switching dropouts via Midi

support@line6.com — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:56:07 GMT

So, a bit of background. I had an HD500 a year and a half ago...and used it extensively. I'm pretty experienced with these and with the 4 cable method (which is how I'm using this)

My HD pro is running 2.10 firmware.

- I'm using this with a Ground Control Pro, so Midi. Not via cat 5/with a shortboard. MIDI.

- Running it with an Egnater Armageddon so program changes on the head and the POD...instant access to the footswitch numbers in the POD for certain effects via CC's.

- When I test the head alone, via midi....it has seamless switching. It's flawless.

So my rig is pretty standard.

I do remember when I was using the HD500, when certain firmware releases came out...it would affect a few things negatively like tones and certain smooth functionality. I remember keeping mine running on an old version because a specific update ruined the seamless switching. So my Pro is not seamless. I have to moreso....use instannt access buttons and trigger stompbox style...then turn those I.A buttons off...instead of hitting the preset to turn multiple I.A. buttons off to avoid a quick hiccup in sound dropout. This is behavior of legacy gear from 20 years ago from companies like Digitech. It CAN'T exist today with our technology especially from Line 6 right?

So the question is....I can't be the only one that's noticed this...does anyone have any advice or fixes they've found? Anyone notice the behavior with certain firmware over others?

I'd apprecaite any help. Thanks.

longer looper

support@line6.com — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 14:52:28 GMT

If you don't use your HD as a standalone unit then give Mobius a try. Its free and really let's you expand your looping

Pod HD desktop update?

support@line6.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:42:40 GMT

Any idea when the next firmware update will be?

HD500 FX Models

support@line6.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:36:25 GMT

Hi guys,

is there or has anyone created a list of fx models and what they are based on and what the do.

I remember when I was researching the M13 I did find something that gave a discription of each effect, the type of pedal it was based on and where it's best used.

Unffortunately I can not find it again.

Any suggestions guys

Cheers

Pod HD500 "Global Preset"?

support@line6.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:05:02 GMT

Is it possible to toggle between 2 different presets with the press of a single preset footswitch. In other words, have a global preset that any preset footswtich will toggle back to if you press that footswitch a second time. Essentially have a global preset that any of the preset footswitches would revert back to.

If not, that would be a very handy feature to add.

Thanks,
JC

HD500 - what do you use for solo boost?

support@line6.com — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:02:33 GMT

I'm getting some great sounds out of my HD500 but I'm missing the solo boost feature of my old Spider Valve MKII. I've tried using an EQ as a volume boost after the amp model but this does change the tone a little. I prefer to use exp1 as a volume pedal with it being 0% full back, 100% fully forward and a separate pedal to boos the volume for solo's. I like being able to mute the guitar with the pedal, and I also like being able to use the Wah at my regular volume as well as my boosted volume.

So any ideas? Or am I missing something dead obvious?

Cheers

Phil

Is it possible to mute the HD500 inputs without muting USB audio?

support@line6.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:12:48 GMT

I use my hD500 as a USB interface, connected directly to a pair of active monitors. Because of the position of the HD500 under a desk, I tend to always leave the 'guitar in' cable plugged into the back of the unit.

So, when I'm not using it for guitar (either tinkering with Ableton or possibly just listening to music while doing something else), I'd like to be able to completely mute the inputs so I don't get any hum from having the guitar cable terminate with a loose plug on the floor. I thought I'd be able to do this by setting the tuner to 'mute' and using the tuner like a mute switch, but unfortunately this also mutes the USB audio, which I thought was a bit odd.

So anyway, is there a way to completely mute the inputs without killing the USB audio?

Thanks.

P.S. It's a bit cramped in the corner of the spare room, but it looks like this: