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blackhawks3310 Just Startin'
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May 24, 2012 11:15 AM

EQ question

This is a question regarding the Set List Nick_Mattocks made called the 16x4 that you improved upon.

Oct 16, 2010 11:21 AM

HD500 Set list

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I am having issues with large progressive increases in volume when switching between patches A to B to C to D. Can you explain the best way for me to equalize the volume between each patch without affecting the overall tone of each patch? This way when I switch between patches the volume remains fairly consistent, but the overall tone stays the same.

 

 

There are so many different areas to change the volume that I don't know where to start and how to be consistent with each patch. For instance, there is volume controls on the front of my actual amp that I am playing out of the front of (fender deluxe reverb), there is a volume knob on the HD500, there is a Master Volume knob on the HD500, there is the Volume Footpedal effect, and then each FX block has an output parameter that afffects the volume as well.

 

Where should all of these controls be set so that there is contistancy between each patch?

  • TheRealZap Expert Line 6 User
    TheRealZap
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    May 24, 2012 11:32 AM (in response to blackhawks3310)
    Re: EQ question

    typically you'd want to go to the FX return on your amp... which would bypass all the volumes there...

    not possible in ever scenario though....

    the trick is to leave the master volume alone... adjust the channel volume to suit your needs, then save the tone...

    doing this allows the master volume to raise or lower all tones to fit your venue etc....

    meaning that you'd then switch out... and ignore the channel volume, only using the master volume to control everything.

    • blackhawks3310 Just Startin'
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      May 24, 2012 11:59 AM (in response to TheRealZap)
      Re: EQ question

      My amp does not have an FX loop....Can you be a little more specific too and maybe give an example. I am a newbie at this thing

      • TheRealZap Expert Line 6 User
        TheRealZap
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        May 24, 2012 12:06 PM (in response to blackhawks3310)
        Re: EQ question

        turn your master volume to a comfortable level, and then don't touch it.

        select each tone, and adjust the channel volume (amp volume) to match the volume you want.

        save the tone.

         

        now wherever you are at and wherever you play...

        moving the master volume will adjust all patches equally...at which point your really wont want to adjust the channel volume (amp volume) anymore....

         

         

        keep in mind though... that sound perception can change at different volumes...

        this is why some people choose to have a gig level set of tones and a seperate practice level set of tones.

      • TheRealZap Expert Line 6 User
        TheRealZap
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        May 24, 2012 12:09 PM (in response to blackhawks3310)
        Re: EQ question

        using your guitar amp input rather than an FX return can also color the tones etc....

        you'll basically want to expirement with your amp controls to reduce the colring as much as possible...

        you'd also have to expirement with the volume to get the best sound and lowest noise levels.

        no straightforward answer here though... as every amp is different.

      • Line6Tony Line 6 Support
        Line6Tony
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        May 31, 2012 4:46 PM (in response to blackhawks3310)
        Re: EQ question

        It looks like your question was answered. If not, post again, as the forums are a good place to find advice about tone, computer configuration, and subjective questions about sound and application. If you have technical questions, you can create a support ticket at http://line6.com/support/...Contact Technical Support, and we will respond to you directly in the ticket.

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