Community: Message List - next firmware hopes!?!

Re: next firmware hopes!?!

support@line6.com — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:35:42 GMT

I think IrishPriest's suggestions most closely match my own wishes, but with one exception. So (with some degree of repetiion of Irish's points) I would specifically like :-

Absolute number 1. At least ONE more bass amp model. Something punchy and modern please.

2. Improved and correctly setup (i.e. frequency based) EQ.

3. Improved user manual to explicitly explain the intended usage of basic settings (such as, but not limited to, input settings).

4. (Although it may be my old PC... I see enough comments to suggest) more stability when used with Edit software.

5. (possibly somewhat fantastical) some form of "gain wizard" that when engaged would automatically adjust all gain related parameters in a patch to some pre-determined level, with the ultimate result that all patches have a uniform output. (I realise this would have tonal influences throughout a patch, especially if more than channel and master volumes need to be amended, but I really really wish I could load up new patches (as well as try existing ones I have not yet tried) without the massive differences in level.

6. And as also mentioned before, I would prefer that the modelling was on a more like for like basis i.e. reflecting the specific contols of the unit (most specifically the amp) being modelled.

Other than that, if we were talking about a new peice of HD hardware, then in addition to the above I would like to see:-

1. More robust hardware (I break out into a sweat if I have unplug the USB cable given the reports here... and the epression pedal toeswitch 'crunch / click' is massive detterent from actually using it).

2. DSP DSP DSP... Certainly enough DSP to run existing number of slots but with NO unaobtainable combination.. (I would accept that this would mean there would be spare DSP in probably 95% of patches, and as such some could argue that these could be used for additional blocks... Its a personal thing, but I would just rather know I am not going to run out of puff whatever I use.

3. Wet / Dry out options on analogue and USB.

4. Seperate headphone volume contol.

5. Continuoulsy variable pots (or whatever the correct term is) i.e. ones with an LED ring based indication as to current setting, and therefore are correctly set for each patch selcted.

Having said all this, I am actually pretty happy with the HD as is, and even if all the above were presented in a new model, I'd probably stick with what I have for quite some time to come...... (though that is more my wallet talking than a lack of desire for the listed improvements).

Re: next firmware hopes!?!

support@line6.com — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:26:21 GMT

DIEZEL VH4 !! DIEZELVH4 !! DIEZEL VH4 !!!! DIEZEL VH4 !!!! DIEZEL VH4 !!!

I'm SUPER happy with my POD HD 500 otherwise

Re: next firmware hopes!?!

support@line6.com — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:06:02 GMT

Some other comments on HD500 firmware (and editor):

GUI: Allow the user to move the expression pedal while setting limit ranges in control function to preview the sound. Example, setting Drive and Volume to EXP to keep a near constant output with varied drive and volume, moving the pedal takes the GUI out of setting mode. Need to keep going back and selecting the parameter and min/max values.

Looper: Add a way to save the default looper settings (pre/post, 1/2 or full speed, etc.). Global or per patch

Tempo: Allow a default setting to be saved with each patch. (example, I have a 'surf' patch and it needs a 140bpm tempo but uses the last user 'stomped' value)

Input A/B source: Add a 'none' setting to the input (so users don't have to select MIC and turn the input gain down). This would be less ambiguous.

Re: next firmware hopes!?!

support@line6.com — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:48:51 GMT

I'd give my left pinky toe for the Big Bottom amp that I had in the X3 live....

ps.: Oh, and separate output controls for XLR and 1/4' (like the ones X3 live has).

My band recorded this DVD in december 2011, I used only the X3 live for my guitar sound (the amp was there just as a prop, I'm using in-ear monitors). The sound came out just the way I like it and it was the same in my ears during the performance (stereo and everything).

Here's a video (music begins at 1:40):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev7VERiNpNc&t=1m40s

Re: next firmware hopes!?!

support@line6.com — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:41:24 GMT

The main thing I would like, which I don't think has been mentioned yet, is the ability to save my own default settings for the various amps, effects, etc. It's all well and good having 'template' patches, but once you've got a favourite setting for umpteen amps and effects, the number of combinations makes it totally impractical.

Other than that, I agree with everyone who has mentioned improved EQ, separate pre- and power amps for mixing and matching, the one amp into two cabs thing, and custom IRs would be cool, too.

Re: next firmware hopes!?!

support@line6.com — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:21:27 GMT

I've been doing alot of pondering on it lately, and I just have to say one more time how huge a deal it would be to me (and obviously others) to be able to have cabinets seperate from amps and load external IRs. I would be highly interested in some feedback from Line 6 on the feasibility of this, because I think they'd find it a big deal to the community of users. If it turns out to be impossible load external IRs, then at least seperate the cab from the amp in the pod.

Re: next firmware hopes!?!

support@line6.com — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:48:22 GMT

Can you record a clip with the EQ on and off? I guess a 31 band EQ could change the sound drastically...

Re: next firmware hopes!?!

support@line6.com — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:33:47 GMT

The ONLY thing I want is a realistic EQ.

I ended up buying a Dual 31 Band EQ to stick between the PODHD and Amp. I know that was overkill but it made a huge differance. I tried using the built in EQs, wow that sucked and I think I'm being kind. They work if you want to spend endless hours figuring them out and wasting multiple slots in the chain. I feel sorry for the guy that developed them. He can't have much self-esteem now. I don't know of anyone that likes them, just a few people that spent enough time to get them to work halfway good.

Line6 created a very good product and I'm happy they did. For me it would be a great product if it had a realistic EQ. Did I mention EQs ??????????

Re: next firmware hopes!?!

support@line6.com — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:05:25 GMT

I want JCM2000 and Matchless DC-30!

Re: next firmware hopes!?!

support@line6.com — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 04:14:22 GMT

Frankly, I think comparing the highs of two modelers based on Youtube clips is pretty worthless. Their compression sucks the life out of everything. I actually don't think comparing clips really matters that much in general. You don't know if you're going to like a unit until you're able to play through it yourself.

I'm pretty content with the HD modeling as it stands. I have made tones with my HD500 and DT-25 that stack up almost equally to my real amps and pedals. The differences that are there probably end up being more attributable to differences in speakers and tubes more than the amp modeling at this point. The amp modeling on the HD is very good. I think that it's at the point that in the hands of capable users, it can stack up very well against real miced amps and other modelers.