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Re: HD PRO annoying noise!

support@line6.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:49:20 GMT

Does it happen with a different computer? Also, is your computer recognizing it as an output device? I know when I have Logic open and I connect my HD Pro it pops up a box asking if I want to use it as a sound card.

Does it happen on every patch/setlist?

Re: Why do they make these things so complicated?

support@line6.com — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:43:26 GMT

I dont have the HD400, but on my HP Pro I set the output to combo power amp.

And yes, the colored dots are my color coding system. It's not something that is on any POD hardware by default.

Re: What Amps, Powered Monitors, Power Amp/Passive Monitors?

support@line6.com — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:33:35 GMT

I prefer to run my through tube amps. I have a few different amps (combos, heads and power amps) that I use and I just run my L/MONO out into the effects return of the amp. This way I am only using the power section of the amp. I also have a couple different Carvin power amps that I use once in a while, but when using a solid state power amp there is a brittleness to the sound that rubs me the wrong way. The tube amp really helps mellow out the high end and give it some warmth.

I have a few Carvin 2x12 cabs that I use with V30s in them.

Re: How to plug the Pod HD500 into my amp.

support@line6.com — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:21:19 GMT

Turn the master volume of the POD down and plug the output of the POD into the effects returns of the amp. Set the level of the output jack to "amp" instead of line.

I would also make sure the output settings of the POD are set to combo power amp.

What this should do, depending on the effects loop in the amp, is use the amp essentially like just a power amp. None of the controls on the front of the amp should work and you adjust the volume from the POD. This is how I use my HD Pro. If you have a parallel effects loop you will still be able to adjust volumes on the front of the amp. Its serial, the front controls shouldnt work.

You can also use it in fron of your amp like a stomp box, or you can use the 4 cable method and run it through your effects loop. There are a few options. Remember to change the output settings depending on what method you use.

--Mike

Re: Tuner No Calabrated

support@line6.com — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:47:15 GMT

Did I miss the HD400 in his post somewhere?

Re: HD Pro teething probs?

support@line6.com — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:45:20 GMT

Reflash with the latest firmware? I have never had an issue with volume on start up and I just flip the power conditioner strip which turns everything on at once all the while my wireless or guitar is plugged in.

--Mike

Re: Did my first gig last night

support@line6.com — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:37:51 GMT

I would also make sure your output settings are set to combo stack front if you are going to use it like stomp boxes in front of your amp. When I use mine into the effects return I have the output settings set to combo power amp.

--Mike

Re: Tuner No Calabrated

support@line6.com — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:34:37 GMT

Make sure the reference is set to 440Hz and not something else. You can change this setting when you have it in tuner more. You dont really "calibrate" a tuner like that, you just tell it what frequency you want to tune to.

--Mike

Re: Why do they make these things so complicated?

support@line6.com — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:52:12 GMT

Headphones will always sound different. Just like different speakers and cabs configurations sound different. Its the nature of sound. Take or example standing in front of your cab while playing and walk around. You will hear the tone change because of phase issues and sound direction. Also the guitar tone out of a FRFR PA can be quite a bit different than what you hear out of your amp or your IEM/headphones.

What I do is write up a little key for the different types of connections once I know what they are. If I am using my tube amp, I connect the green dots. If I am going into the PA, I use the red dots. Once you do it a few times you will have it down.

The advantage of having so many options is also a detraction because it can get complicated. But thats also the power of these units. They are very flexible.

--Mike

Re: Did my first gig last night

support@line6.com — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:47:45 GMT

I use the L/Mono 1/4" out into the Effects return of my tube amp. This allows me to only use the power section of the tube amp and bypass the preamp section. Yes switch it to amp.

--Mike