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Re: DT25 - a great amp

support@line6.com — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:03:06 GMT

There are maaany things you will go through. You can save 6 or more banks of patches, so experiment. I used a bank and saved all "pre" models, another for full models, then another "best of', another for a 7 string guitar with active pickups.

I made a patch for each amp modeled, you have an infinite choice...sometimes with certain topologies, a delay will sound better before or after the amp modeled or a compessor if you use one. I have a second expresion pedal, so the built in one is always vol/wha

and the other controls the "mix" of every other parameter which is active. Once you are happy with a basic tone/effect setup, you can copy it and just change the amp model, and tweak,of course!

The obvious benefit of this is that you use the same button to control the same effects models on each patch. I have all 8 "blocks" assigned on each patch. I don't use my HD500 for direct recording, I mic the DT25, I don't use dual amp models, I tried, but kept getting

messages saying there wasn't enough processing/memory or whatever it says exactly...

Your choices/ combinations are nearly infinite. You will probably get the most satisfaction out of working out for yourself what is best for you.

Try to get your levels even between patches...there's so much more... but I'm gonna watch American Idol...haha

Re: DT25 - a great amp

support@line6.com — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:44:07 GMT

( substitute the word "setlist" for "bank" in my previous post)

I have channel 2 on the DT set up with a nice low gain/grainy sound(top II), so when I switch off my amp models on the hd500, it defaults to the DT25s channel B with the HD's effects.

Some patches have the wha on when you go to them, others the pitch shifter or harmonizer or tremolo...ect... Sometimes patches are basically cloned with a differed amount of gain.

My buddy that I do some recording with is always remarking what a large variety of great sounds come out of the damn thing (DT25).

I have my 500 setup so all 8 foot switches activate effects so I have to use the bank up/down buttons before I can switch patches. You can make it so the bottom row of 4 buttons will directly change patches, probably better if you play in a band. Make your setlists and banks for ease of change for live performance...

I wasn't happy with what happened to my patches when I updated to version 2(DT 25), so I'm using ver.1

(I had too many patches I was happy with to re-tweak em all)So I would recommend updating to 2 before making your patches. (Otherwise It will change the volumes differently for different topologies)

I set up my patches so they start to sound great at 9 o'clock and up on the master volume, right where it starts to get loud but records really well(sings/harmonic feedback)

Best wishes! Experiment, use you ears, realize there is no end, you just " settle" (for a while and stop tweaking).

Ask questions, get together with other local DT/HD users/experts for tips and whatever...it's so cool...!!!

I realize most of what I've written is about the HD500, but it's the DT25 that really gives life and authenticity to the patches.

The topologies and class A/AB are very different from each other. I have to have the amp model's volume and gain dimed on the 500's "Twin" model

AND use a compressor get it's level to match my others. It's just a weak TopologyI amp, but not all TopI models are weak(in conjunction with the DT25).

I could send you a "bundle", but remember I use Ver.1 and a second expression pedal.

Re: Using bass with the DT50 Flip Top bass model?

support@line6.com — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:18:46 GMT

Hi, I'm not easily finding any documentation about the frequency range of my DT25 speaker either, especially on the Line6 site. I Googled the documented range of your Celestion Vintage 30, and it starts at 70hz.

I would just use some common sense and not turn up the volume too high if you're gonna play some really low tones-subs like on a 5 stringer...

I sure they made the model available, to be used though...

Re: Is the DT25 v2.0 firmware update worthwhile if I intend just to continue controlling through an HD300?

support@line6.com — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:10:52 GMT

I rolled mine back to v1.0 after a couple of days. I use my DT25 with an HD500. My patches (lots of them) significantly changed with v2.0. There were bigger volume differences between topologies. Most of my patches became quite a bit louder. It seemed to lessen the distortion on some of my more rockin' patches. It effected the way my compressor settings interacted with delays, reverbs and modulations.

But,it was no problem to roll it back to v1.0 so why not try it. You won't know if it'll make you happy unless you try it and you'll be up to date.

I just didn't want to re-tweak all my setting that I'm very happy with. You have to love the DT-HD combo!

Re: DT 25 Has anyone changed their own tubes?

support@line6.com — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:22:24 GMT

Maybe I will, it looks like multi meters don't cost too much.

Re: DT 25 Has anyone changed their own tubes?

support@line6.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:58:16 GMT

I don't know, I simply put new tubes in there...

Re: DT 25 Has anyone changed their own tubes?

support@line6.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:43:11 GMT

Thanks,

Well I went for it. I went to Guitar Center and bought 2 poweramp and 1 preamp tube(s)- Groove Tubes. No more crackling, hurray! The sound is also noticably spongier/chewier, freakin sweet!

I'll keep my fingers crossed that it stays this way for a long time. I don't plan to have it "biased". Foolish? Maybe...

DT 25 Has anyone changed their own tubes?

support@line6.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:18:36 GMT

I've got the dreaded, crackle and pop, and volume drops. I called tech support and they said check your tubes. I did and sure enough one of the poweramp tubes sounded out when I tapped it.

Have any of you changed your own tubes without having someone else "bias" them and actually had success?

Thank you in advance, Rick

Re: Wah assignment issue

support@line6.com — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:55:31 GMT

You're welcome, this happenned to me too!

Cheers

Re: Wah assignment issue

support@line6.com — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:55:38 GMT

http://line6.com/support/docs/DOC-2223