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Re: HD 500 - Configuration for Truest Sound

support@line6.com — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:43:18 GMT

Best explanation !!!

http://psg.com/~dlamkins/lamkins-guitar/music/article/hd500

Re: HD 500 - Configuration for Truest Sound

support@line6.com — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 05:01:47 GMT

I thought I'd chime in with my advice as far as output modes, cabs, and mic settings go.

I run my Pod into the effects loop return of my amp, as well as send it via SPDIF to my computer. I ALWAYS leave the Pod in Studio/Direct output mode. This way I don't have to bend over and enter the settings menu to change which way i'm running my output. I just change patches.

If I'm running to my actual amp, I only use patches that have "no cab" on the Pod. This ensures there is no speaker or mic simulation. When I run to the computer, I use patches with a cab and mic selected.

With "no cab" selected, I don't think there's any difference between any of the output modes. When running direct, I want both a cab and mic emulation, which only Studio/Direct gives me.

With the output mode set to anything except Studio/Direct, as Hugo said, the mic simulation is defeated. Then the cab simulation seems to operate as a simple EQ curve. Some people may prefer to use one of these output modes to dial in a specific EQ instead of consuming their effects blocks with several EQ effects to dial in their desired sound. Then you'd have room for other effects. However, I prefer to use EQ effects and use less other effects. None of my patches are set up like a pedal-board where you turn individual effects on/off. I only use patches to change my sound.

+1 to the OP on using full amps, even when running to a real amp's power section, HOWEVER, you can get some good tones using the "pre" versions - they just sound different. consider them completely different amps.

Re: HD 500 - Configuration for Truest Sound

support@line6.com — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:50:36 GMT

Howzit cis689 thank you for your replay. I know this might sound abit stupid but could your explain alittle more

in detail?

"""No emulation (FX/CABS) """" I am not sure what you are talking about?

Thank you

Regards

Mark

Re: HD 500 - Configuration for Truest Sound

support@line6.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:38:45 GMT

Hey Mark,

You can experiement here but set the HD500 output to Studio/Direct (use Line Out). Now, with no emulation (FX/Cabs) and your Roland EQ @ Null this should sound pretty darn good. Your results will vary when you emulate amps and FX. It can be done, but you will need a post EQ to try to clean it up as best as possible.

As far as future improvments:

An amp with an FX Loop or a small powered PA.

Good Luck!

Re: HD 500 - Configuration for Truest Sound

support@line6.com — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:53:14 GMT

Hello how are you doing, ok i recently bought myslef and hd500 and i am abit confused becuase i know the hd500

sounds awesome! but a just cant get it to sound good and i am not to good with sound - PLEASE HELP

This is my setup

Fender 1968 american fender strat

Roland cube 60

Pod HD500

I am only able to use my 1/4 out of the Hd500 into my guitar input of the amp! and

I have tried a setting my cube 60 amp to flat and i have also planned around with both EQ's "ADVICE ON MY EQ SETTINGS" on the cube 60 and HD500. I am not sure how much volume/master to set between the cube 60 and

the HD500. Im getting really bummed - ! -

Should i rather buy a power engine amp OR power speakers / PA - please advice me because ive never used a multi pedal before.

thank you so much - marktrollip@mweb.co.za

Regards

mark "south africa"

Re: HD 500 - Configuration for Truest Sound

support@line6.com — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 03:13:53 GMT

Sorry for the multiple posts on this thread, it's just I'm all worked up from trying the Combo Power Amp output mode along with the preamp versions of the amp sims with cab sims off, they sound *awesome*. But here's another question, as far as I can hear, with preamp versions and cab sims off there doesn't seem to be any difference between output modes "Combo Power Amp" and "Studio/Direct", is this correct?

Re: RE: HD 500 - Configuration for Truest Sound

support@line6.com — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:29:02 GMT

@Line6Hugo:

Your post got me thinking, couldn't you guys include a "off" setting for the mic so we could have the ability to turn both cab sims & mics on/off on a per-patch basis? That would be very cool.

Re: HD 500 - Configuration for Truest Sound

support@line6.com — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:38:26 GMT

I run Studio/Direct and gain the best results for my personal taste.

Re: HD 500 - Configuration for Truest Sound

support@line6.com — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:25:53 GMT

I'm glad this thread got bumped so I don't have to start a new one. I plug my HD500 into the FX return of my very old Marshall Valvestate 8080 (it was the first valvestate model if I'm not mistaken). I've changed the speaker to a more full range one (similar to a JBL/EV) and when I select Combo Power Amp it sounds fizzy with lots of buzzing high frequencies all over the place. Does this mean my amp has become somewhat "too hifi" for that setting and I should select "Studio/Direct"? It does sound good with the later, just wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything.

Here's the speaker tech specs:

http://www.snakepro.com.br/v2/detalhe_produto.asp?id=39792171518OJQS49A

RE: HD 500 - Configuration for Truest Sound

support@line6.com — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:52:00 GMT

Just to add to Rowbi's correction:

The Combo/Stack Poweramp output modes do not defeat the cab modeling, but they DO defeat the mic modeling. This can be head by changing the mic model in this mode. Notice that although it may sound like something is changing, you are hearing the exact same sound with every mic model.

To defeat the cabinet modeling, you would need to select the No Cab option.

Regards,

Line6Hugo