...i was going to just remain silent, to prevent from turning this thread from the joke it started as into a serious flame war, but seeing as my name is getting lumped into a lot of posts, i just want clarify how i feel about things rather than let anyone else try to speak for me.
i want to make sure everyone knows that half the time i post i am not being very serious. i don't hold an ego on these things.
i'm not some kind of oracle of pod - i make mistakes and write inaccuracies just like everyone. i have posted inaccuracies in my guide, and when pointed out i correct them. i don't take it personally. line 6 doesn't owe me anything, and neither does anyone who benefits from my posts. people frequently disagree with me, and again, i don't take it personally. if you feel i'm wrong and tell me and i test and disagree, then don't listen to me on that point. it doesn't mean we're fundamentally at odds and can't otherwise be friends.
merlin and i have made guides designed to help other people dial in their pods, and we have given line 6 advice as to how they could improve the platform. however, i do not hold any anger towards line 6. maybe merlin does and maybe with good reason. i don't know all the details, but if what he says is accurate, then i'd probably be too. but i wouldn't let my frustration show on these forums as he has. i'd probably just leave. anytime it looks like i'm getting frustrated, i'm more than likely joking.
this thread has always been a joke to me - it started as a joke, and even though it's obviously become a real frustration for some people, i'm not clamoring for the slo models like them. i am actually in the process of completely revamping my guide and patches, with a lot more research. if you thought some of the stuff was technical before...don't bother this go round. simply put, for now, i have everything i want from the Pod. in fact i'm almost done my 2 year long tone hunt with the device, and I am nearly as GAS free as I've ever been. On that point I have to thank Line 6; however, I will say they could have made it easier (0_o). there are features that would improve the pod hd, but many of them i wouldn't say i'm even clamoring for. many would simply give me a bit more DSP, so I can use an additional effect or higher quality effect to marginally improve my patches.
line 6 doesn't have to accept my offer. it's not too good to be true. and i think there are good reasons for them not to accept it, different from what merlin posted. for instance, they might not want to expose their proprietary technology to someone so marginally attached to their company. and i'd essentially be forking their current software, which might introduce complexity to merge it into their development efforts. For instance, if I add something that consumes just 1% of DSP, this might make older patches break, and it may cripple or interfere with new features Line 6 is developing.
however, i do think the features i've listed are low-profile compared to their big picture and they have little to lose. in particular, a mono reverb effect would be a godsend from a DSP standpoint, as well as being able to run one amp model into two cabs or vice versa.
so i invite everyone to go to their zen place, whether they get there through jamming, smoking doobies, drinking beers, watching Adam Sandler movies, doing linear algebra, or taking a nap. On the other hand, if you feel the need to beat your wife, ***** about how Line 6 owes you free updates, personally attack individuals on this forum, or apologize for people's actions that you don't have the full story of, I advise to just stop and think: is it worth it? This is time you could spend going to your zen place...
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