Feb 8, 2012 2:37 AM
Just updated my pod: bye X3live, hello, hd500!!! Some doubts...
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Feb 13, 2012 1:35 PM by
birro 
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Your English is just fine
If you want to use amp modelling on the POD : normally, it is best to plug the POD directly into the FX Loop (or Aux/MP3 connection in your case). This bypasses the amp's pre-amp. If you still want to use the Pre-amp controls and tones on your MG then you would have to plug the Pod into the front. The MG does not have an FX Loop so the four cable method is not an option for you.
If you want to use the POD for effects only and use the pre-amp on your amplifer then set your output to Studio/Direct and turn the amp model off in your patches. This will give the least colouration of tone.
I think most people find that connecting directly into the Power Amp (or in your case the AUX socket) gives the best possible tone. It is important though that you set the output mode correctly on the POD within the system settings. For you: this would most likely be 'Combo Power Amp' though you should try with 'Stack Power Amp' also.
If you connect into the Aux socket then you would normally want an amp model selected on the HD. If you do not select an amp model then the tone will definitely be dead and lifeless. Try using a Pre-amp model initially rather than a full amp model. These often work better in a combo power amp combination. In some cases though (e.g. AC30, JCM800) the full model may sound better as you get access to other parameters that make a difference (e.g. 'Master')
Try it and come back with any issues you hit.
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Sounds like the HD is hitting the right spot
The factory presets show off the effects well but need work to make them gig-able IMHO. Seems to be the standard for MultiFX in my experience.
A friendly user, Ed_Saxman, posted up the default patches in the thread here. You can recover from these --> http://line6.com/support/thread/74931. Normally to recover the patches from a setlist you would have to reinstall the firmware so this is convenient.
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Juan,
As you, I've done lots of research in order to spend lots of money and import a HD500 (I'm from Brazil).
I loved my X3 Live... it was simply THE pedalboard. I just can't say how happy I was with all the sounds I've got on that unit (they took me over 1 year to get them to sound MY way, but when I got the "spot"... I was delighted. But... everyone was writing so many good stuff about the HD500, the "huge" difference between the X3L and the HD500... I just got crazy after reading it all and, as everyone, I wanted to improve my sound (that was just GREAT for me at that time).
I got my HD500 at the end of December 2011. Some things really impressed me in a good/positive way. Others... just didn't. They're completely different units so don't expect improvements in everything. Some things were improved... some... I'd just say that I used to like the way they were.
You like Pink Floyd tones and I'd suggest you to check a discussion that I've started about the Flanger, Chorus and some other FX that I was EXTREMELY disappointed. Everyone, specially TheRealZap, jimsreynolds and phil_m gave us some very useful tips. Here it is:
The latest firmware has an issue (maybe a feature or maybe a fault) that some effects are stereo. So if you play plugged using the right output (as I'm used to), you won't even hear the FX, or maybe think it sound bad. So you have to use the left output.
I'm shocked about the difference between the X3L and the HD500. I still miss and regret selling my X3L.
So as you've just received it, please don't take my post as a warning or a negative feedback. When tweaking your new HD500, before complaining, getting angry or frustrated... check out the forums to find answers and if what you hear is right. It's just a completely different unit. I still think it's got an amazing potential to be (IMHO) better than the X3L. But so far IMHO it's not better, nor worse than the X3L. Just a different model.
For me, the low gain amps and clean tone amps, wah-wah and the whammy are the highlights. The other things I'm still really disappointed, as I said, it's a unit with lots of potential... and hopefully Line6 will improve them as well and help me forget the X3L.
Oh... about the wah-wah there's a great advice on the forums and also on YouTube from Glenn Delaune which you can read on:
The wah, for me, has been greatly improved. And using the tips on the discussion above, you won't need an external wah (as I was looking to buy one to use with the POD... I don't won't need!!
)Congratulations for your HD500! Read everything about it on the forums for you to achieve your sounds fast and better than you used with the X3L.
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Hey Juan!
I'm glad you got my point. At first, I've written down ALL the data from ALL my patches from the X3L. What an illusion... hardly they sounded the same. I had to start from nothing. Get a new patch (first of all, change the secondary input from "Same" to other thing like Variax or Aux), then select the amp, then go fx by fx...
Take a good look at the link with the tips and tricks for the wah-wah. They're very important and at high volumes, it really makes the difference.
Good luck with your HD500 for you too!
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