Community : Discussion List - HD 500 and PA FRFR

on board pedal not working

support@line6.com — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:17:54 GMT

recently i had a firmware upgrade.The green light of "exp 2" turns oneverytime I switch on my rig.the pedal is not working.I reported the prb. People gave me suggestions viz pedal calibration ,re assign the pedal to "exp 1".I have tried everything,Still the Green Led of exp2 is on ..and my pedal is not working,Can some1 help.

if anyone can plz post the video for global reset

4CM and PA FRFR

support@line6.com — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 07:47:28 GMT

Hi There,

I've been hearing alot about the 4 Cable Method and sort of understand it.

Is it something that would be used if you are going directly to a sound desk while using a stage monitor for feedback?

Regards

Need help trying to use pa with Hd 500

support@line6.com — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 14:04:15 GMT

Hello, everyone just was hoping someone could help. I recently got a Pod HD 500. I tried to hook it up to my amp and pa at my church, and got this serious buzzing noise.. I thought this was suppose to be able to do this but maybe not, If someone could help I would really appreciate it. .

HD500 through EV ELX112P

support@line6.com — Mon, 09 May 2011 18:45:53 GMT

I received my EV Live X ELX112P 1000 watt powered monitor last week ($475 new, open box, off Ebay). If you are reading this you hopefully know what I am referring to.

I spent five hours creating a partial set list to use with my band at rehearsal. I basically set up high gain, low gain and clean presets to have a simple yet diverse array of tones to use when playing the songs we cover. It sounded incredible in my studio with me seated in front of the monitor. My HD500 was on the floor between me and the monitor, USB lined into my laptop.

I did an A/B comparison with the HD500/ELX112P combo and my Egnater Renegade head and 212X cab. There is a difference but it is negligible in my honest opinion. I have been playing since 1990 and owned enough amps to purchase a decent used mobile home. I am a tube fanatic but the HD500 is literally blowing my mind.

I used the HD500/ELX112P combo at band rehearsal on Saturday. I will never haul a guitar amp to another gig again if I can help it. I actually just ordered another HD500 for backup (plausible scenario: bar patron spills pitcher of beer on HD500, show is over). I lined the HD500 into a channel on my MG166CX mixer and my vocal microphone into another channel and used AUX 1 out to the ELX112P. My vocals were crystal clear as was my guitar tone. It is absolutely brilliant. My drummer and bass player responded with smiles. My volume is very manageable.

The only caveat is standing over the monitor versus sitting over it changes the EQ spectrum. I need to roll the highs and presence off a bit on my amp models. No biggie.

I just wanted to share this with others who are looking to simplify their live setup. I highly recommend it!!

tech 21 power engines

support@line6.com — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 02:57:08 GMT

How well would a pair of 60watt Tech21 Power Engines work for amplifying my HD500?

It seems like the output of the HD500 is lower than my XTLive.

I love the HD500...anyone have any clues? I use the balanced outputs...I have a Variax 300.

Amp? Cabinet?

support@line6.com — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:43:49 GMT

Hi. Do I need to run my HD 500 into an amp, or can I run it right into a cabinet? Basically, I'm trying to figure out what other gear I should assemble. Should I get a PA? Or just a pair of cabs? Or do I need to get a good amp too?

Thanks!

HD500 as MIDI controller for keyboardists

support@line6.com — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:58:46 GMT

Hello everyone,

I've researched for months trying to find the perfect pedalboard that I could use to trigger all of my MIDI switching on my keyboard rig. For years I've tried to figure out a way to use a foot switch system to control volume changes, filter sweeps, send program and patch changes and any other MIDI messages that would normally be send via a fader/knob on the face of my keyboards.

This past January I was at the NAMM convention and visited with every pedalboard manufacturer and to my surprise I couldn't find one product that could send Program/Patch Changes, along with other MIDI functionality needed for my live show. Many of them had "some" of the MIDI functions that I require but here's the one question that always got me the same response:

"Can you program the same foot switch to send a completely different MIDI message from song-to-song?"

The answer was always a disappointing "No".

Well my search was over once I took the escalator up to the Line 6 booth and found the POD HD500. Within seconds I was in the MIDI menu. The MIDI functions available on the HD500 surpassed any of the other pedalboards I'd researched. It's very easy to get around and very user friendly. Every MIDI function is available and assignable to any of it's 8 switches and expression pedal.

I also play guitar for some songs during our show so combine everything I've just described along with the new HD amplifier modeling technology that's already built into the unit and you guessed it; my search was over!

I've since purchased a POD HD500 and programmed my guitar tones along with all of my MIDI functions to designated switchs and expression pedal. Now I don't have to stop playing to reach with one of my hands to hit buttons on my keyboards.

THANK YOU Line 6 for implementing easy-to-use MIDI functionality to your already amazing product!

Kevin "Toad" Saulnier

Keyboards/guitar/percussion/vocals
All-American Rejects

HD 500 - perfect MIDI controller for keyboardists

support@line6.com — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:56:20 GMT

Hello everyone,

"Can you program the same foot switch to send a completely different MIDI message from song-to-song?"

The answer was always a disappointing "No".

THANK YOU Line 6 for implementing easy-to-use MIDI functionality to your already amazing product!

Kevin "Toad" Saulnier

Keyboards/guitar/percussion/vocals
All-American Rejects

The new MATRIX GT800FX: 1U, 3,7 KG, 2x250 Watt (8ohm) amp for modellers

support@line6.com — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:23:20 GMT

Hey guys,

Just thought to share this. The first 19" amp with the correct input sensitivity. I just ordered one. Combined with 2 1x12" coaxial cabs I am set.

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The new MATRIX GT800FX. THE amp for THE Axe-Fx

MATRIX has decided to put all their knowledge and our feedback into a new amp version with the name GT800FX. This amp is made specifically for our use with the Axe-Fx and of course for the guitar modeling market.

For more information here is the link:
http://www.matrixamplification.com/i...9&limitstart=1

And here how it all began:
http://forum.fractalaudio.com/thread...the-winner-is-....
http://forum.fractalaudio.com/thread...50-RMS-ARRIVED

So there are basically 5 differences with the standard XT800's:

- Lower Fan noise at the first stage for bedroom playing
- Neutrik Combi Outs: Jacks and Speakons where the Speakons are advised to use when playing higher volumes
- Input Signal: Input sensitivity from 1,5v to 0.775V, in order to match typical signal levels seen with instrument amplification. The amp hears the Axe-Fx twice as better.
- The GT800FX has got the best OP amps available which also are used in top end mixing desks. This actually makes the amp even flatter and results in a less congested response across the frequency range used by our modeling gear.
- New name: GT800FX on the front of the amp.

And now: 110 or 230 volt versions available. (I can here the Canadians, Japanese, Australians and Americans smile) It should be mentioned that buyers outside the UK have to buy the power cord themselves.

And we still have:
- Weight: 3,7 Kg
- Power: 250 Watt/channel at 8 Ohm or 400 Watt/Channel at 4 Ohm
- Bridgeable 800 Watt at 8 Ohn
- Height 1U
- Jack/XLR input from Neutrik
- Frequency Respons 8Hz - 24kHz
- Class A/B Mosfet Output
- Stellar sound quality
- 2 quality and powerfull 2 stage long-life fans. So no extra free 1U (HE) space needed for cooling.
- Protection against Pop-Up and driver short- circuits and mis-wiring
- Fits perfectly with the Axe-Fx in a 3U (HE) rack and forms the lightest transportable solution in the market.

By a UK company that:
- Has a 30 year experience of amp designing and building (several 10 of thousands)
- Has a high quality building method and designs/builds the amp themselves.
- Are motivated to bring out amps where they are proud of! (Craftmanship).
- Knows what is going on in the amp world.
- Listen and understand their customers.
- Deliver instead of trying.
- And have a great sense of humor

Which gives:
The first 1U 19" SS-amp that masters the needed flat EQ for FRFR solutions AND comes dynamicly mighty close to high quality tube amps with your favorite guitar cab solution.

And this for less then 500 UK Pounds excl. shipping.

And you get 4 low rubber feet to reduce the height under the MFC-101 so it will fit better in a rack solution.
How to fit the MFC-101 in a 6U (HE) Rack?

Unbelievable!

Expression 1 pedal value keeps changing when called up

support@line6.com — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:07:03 GMT

I'm using my HD500 as a midi controller for an external keyboard module as well as for my guitar tones. In one particular preset I've programmed my exp 1 pedal to be MIDI Channel 8, CC 7 with a min value of 0, max of 127; SAVE my preset yet when I call it up again via my MIDI keyboard my minimum value is now 127. Anyone else having this issue?? Can someone please help?

Thank you,

Kevin

toadonkeys@gmail.com

Weird hex impressions on the surface of my new HD500

support@line6.com — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:01:09 GMT

Check out this picture of some wierd impressions on the surfacce of my HD500. Anyone else get these? Should I be concerned.