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Re: Upgrading POD HD Power Supply?

support@line6.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:51:08 GMT

I haven't tried it, but a Sony PS2 power supply might do the job. It's 8.5V, but lots of Amps. I'd probably try using a bench power supply though to make sure the 'cheapy' power supply is actually the source of your problem.

Re: Printing the setlist

support@line6.com — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:57:19 GMT

If you want to generate a CSV file of your setlists, I wrote a program some time ago to do this.

See:

http://line6.com/support/message/315360#315360

Re: Safely Remove Hardware Issue Pod HD500

support@line6.com — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 23:07:13 GMT

daveash wrote:

So the POD HD500 does not show up in my Safely Remove Hardware list. It shows up as a "Sound, video and game controllers" in Device Manager. In devices and Printers, it shows up as an audio device.

Any thoughts on how to make thePOD show up as a removable device?

The "Safely Remove Hardware" list is only for devices that use caching. Usually mass storage devices. It ensures all writes are completed before removing. The HD500 does not have caching and therefore should not appear in the Safely Remove Hardware list.

I used to get the BSOD with my Line 6 devices when I had Windows XP and a Logitech Camera. There seemed to be a device driver conflict. Try uninstalling any webcam device drivers you have and see if the problem goes away. At least then you would know if this was the problem, then you could decide what to do. Me, I've upgraded to Windows 7 and no longer have the problem.

Re: HD500 newbie questions

support@line6.com — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 03:01:47 GMT

5. I am confused on the input impedence setting. Is this the impedence of the guitar output to the HD500 or is this the first thing in the signal chain? Why not always use "auto"?

From what I recall, "auto" selects the input impedance normally associated with the amp selected. You might want to change this if you want to use a different impedance due to your guitar, or simply to get a different sound. "Auto" is for faithful reproduction of the original amp input impedance.

Re: POD HD500 & DT25 question (another one!)

support@line6.com — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:21:45 GMT

I don't know what I'm talking about here as I've never done it, but I think 4CM (4 cable mode?) combined with L6 link might give you what you're looking for.

From what I understand the signal chain is:

1. Plug your guitar into the HD500 input.

2. Connect the FX send of the HD500 to the input of the DT25.

3. Connect the FX send of the DT25 to the FX return of the HD500.

4. Connect the HD500 output to the FX return of the DT25.

This places the DT25 preamp in the HD500 effects loop, allowing you to place it where you want in the HD500 signal chain.

I also haven't used L6 link yet. L6 link also carries audio, so that could cause a problem. You could also use Midi instead of L6 link from the HD500 to the DT25 to control the Amp switching if that solves your problem.

Hopefully someone who knows more about this will chime in here.

You could also do a search on this forum for 4CM to see if it helps.

David.

Re: The future of the POD HD platform

support@line6.com — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:53:45 GMT

CairnsFella wrote:

It's America.

Cheers,

David.
My apologies. I didnt realise they were regionalised forums.

Could you please point me to the Aussie Line 6 Forum?

(Actually, its not strictly true that I had NO idea, as the spell checker is clearly stateside biased)

Australia? Where's that?

Re: The future of the POD HD platform

support@line6.com — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:04:49 GMT

spikey wrote:

ozbadman wrote:

Hi Hans,

No problem. I didn't take it personally, and I actually thought your post was very reasonable, apart from not agreeing with it.

but you have to admit that the HD500 was a little empty when it shipped though

And maybe this is where we disagree because no, I don't agree it was a little empty when it shipped.

And how about now, compared with the 3/400?

For me the 500 already does all I paid for so it's definitely not empty, compared to anything. If it gets the additional features that have been put in the 300/400, great. If not, I could always buy a 300/400. Overall though, the extra features the 500 has over the 300/400 are much more important to me than the current extra features in the 300/400. I still think the 500 will have these features one day though and for those of you waiting, hopefully soon.

Re: The future of the POD HD platform

support@line6.com — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:46:58 GMT

Hi Hans,

No problem. I didn't take it personally, and I actually thought your post was very reasonable, apart from not agreeing with it.

but you have to admit that the HD500 was a little empty when it shipped though

And maybe this is where we disagree because no, I don't agree it was a little empty when it shipped. I bought one of the first in the USA and I was very happy with what it did with that very first revision of software. Now, was the software Boss quality in terms of QA/bugs? No, and QA is definitely something Line 6 should put a lot more time into as they seem to have major issues not just with this product. But the bugs that were there even in version one were mostly pretty minor. They have added a few amps, and a few features since this first revision but not all that much (and maybe this is the problem ).

And there's the rub: you basically like it when compared to the competition. And I agree that it would be great to get some updates (and I still believe some will come eventually, but I may be wrong) and absolutely, you have the right to not like anything about it at all. I just think expecting particular updates can lead to disappointment as Line 6 is under no obligation to provide them and I imagine like me, your HD500 brings you far more pleasure as it is, than if you didn't have it at all. I just hope they add the "make me play well" button in any future update.

BTW, I probably agree with your ideal setup 100% (or should that be in Hz?). HD models, TC effects (although I haven't tried these myself, I believe they're excellent), and Boss/Roland quality at the existing $500 price-point.

Peace my man,

David.

Re: The future of the POD HD platform

support@line6.com — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:15:19 GMT

hansvaneven wrote:

Actually I think that's kind of an empty statement, I personally bought the HD500 because I knew (I even believe it was said in the forums) that it would have updates in the future with more models and features, just like ALL previous POD I have owned in the past (and I have owned at least one pod of each line since the first bean came out).

Fortunately I didn't buy it for it could do the first day, because it was full of bugs and seriously I was underimpressed with the fact it couldn't do reamping via USB or send output to PA and guitar power amp at once, something the previous X3 could do and even the the lower priced HD units can do ... that's a design flaw IMHO!

A few things that are critical for me now are still :

- comprehensive EQ with musical values instead of %, even using meambobo's page it's still pain to use
- some good JC120 models
- better pitch models (chorus etc)
- iron out some bugs in the HD edit (especially when in dual amp mode, I have some funny things happening here)

Cheers

Hans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgZF8Ebga0A

Hi Hans,

I feel I have to defend my "empty statement". To me, it really is the crux of a capitalistic society: If you don't like it, don't buy it, or take it back. Seriously, I don't understand this mentality of "Line 6 owes me....", unless they have specifically said they would provide it as part of your purchase; I would only include significant bugs (that prevented fit-for-purpose behaviour) in this category. I do understand the frustration of individual eroded dreams and wishes, but not the "they owe me..." mentality when you always have the option of selling it (excluding depreciation costs). It must be doing something you like, or the competition can't, or one presumes you wouldn't still have it.

Additionally, your "it was full of bugs" is a gross exageration. It had (and has) a number of bugs. If has a number of features that many (including myself) would regard as ill-considered (especially the % EQ).

All that said, I hope Line 6 has an opportunity to fix some bugs, refine some features, and add some new features to what is already a very good modeller (with some quirks).

BTW, I looked at the Boss GT-100, Eleven Rack, and a collection of other modellers and am very happy with my HD500. For me, its benefits far outweigh its flaws relative to the competition. If they didn't I'd sell it. It's America.

Cheers,

David.

Re: The future of the POD HD platform

support@line6.com — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 03:02:40 GMT

Hi Mario,

And welcome to Line 6.

You've raised a lot of points in your post and obviously put a lot of thought into it, but I think your original comparison is invalid. The AxeFX and HD series are two completely different beasts, with different goals and hence, different company goals. It's like comparing a Toyota Prius to a Ferrari. Which is better? Well, it depends on what you want.

In order to not be distracted by incomparable minutiae, I think a more accurate and useful comparison would be between the HD series and the Boss GT-100, or similar price-point modellers.

I think Hollis raises some excellent discussion points about the HD series.

To reiterate what others have said, the HD300 is an entry level model with more limitations than the HD500. The HD500 will (probably in the not-too-distant future) have all the features of the HD300. Personally, I bought the HD500 for what it does now, and not what it may do in the future. Anything above that is simply a nice bonus.

David.