I would like each amp knob to have a little window showing its value.  More often than not, the indicator on those knobs doesn't match the actual current setting.  If you had a window showing a reading (e.g., 1, 2, etc.), then you could easily see what your value is currently and adjust on the fly.  Probably easier than having the knobs spin automatically into the right position like with the Fender Cybertwin.

Power switch would be nice.

For ether a 100 or 1000 model: integrated wireless, g30 guts in the 100, g90 in the 1000.

Never hurts to dream. 

hollis1003 wrote:

 

For those of us that have been asking for MORE, MORE, MORE of a good thing here is my very crude representation of what a POD HD 1000 should look like.

 

Features:

An additional chip for twice the processing power (no DPS limit issues)

4 additional footswiches with additional functioning for the way they can be arranged

One additional expression pedal

Controls for both Amp A & B at the same time

A larger display screen (probably even wider than what I have also)

A direct USP input so that a memory stick type device could be used (maybe to save loops)

Attachment for a cell phone (as memory storage or editing capability)

A Fav switch so that no matter where you are you can hit that switch and get your favorite preset automatically

 

Also included should be many of the upgrades others have suggested such as better/global EQ and the ability to run a direct out to PA while still running to an amp (a la the X3).

 

To me, this would fix 90% or more of the issues that people have been "complaining" about and also add the option of a $800-$1000 price range product that will compete (at least for some people) with the 11 Rack and Axe FX.

 

Opinions???????

I agree with most of your thoughts and suggestions for the next gen POD HD.  However, I have all that now with my Vetta or  POD X3 PRO.  I always thought that new and improved should be exactly that...new and improved.  Not going backwards for reasons (excuses) such as not enough DSP to power all the FX available, cheaper, and less functional foot pedal.

Seriously, what ever happened to having the pedalboard powered by the amp instead of having to find A/C power at the front of the performance area with any of the POD HD pedals.  If the 3-pin DMX L6 iLink connection can transfer all the data bidirectional, why not make it supply the power as well??  If that means adding one or more pins in the cable, then so be it.  Also, I've had to hardwire the power cord to the A/C input connector since the barrel connector is so cheaply made that it broke off after only the first couple of weeks owning it.

This can be nothing more than just Line 6 cutting corners in making this very important connections cheaper than they did previously.  No protective corners on any of the DT series amps.  No pop-out casters like many of the previous combo amps have and all of the cabinets still come with.  Thicker tolex covering like on previous Line 6 amps, instead of the thinnest/cheapest tolex Line 6 could find for the new "flagship" series of amps.  A better power supply design above and beyond the short, cheaply constructed cable and barrel connector.  If it's impossible or unwanted by the design team and Line 6 to have an internal transformer unit, then use sturdier plugs, to piece power supply with a typical plug at the end of the cord.  Every other brand of gear similar to this pedal I have use this method for power.  Why shouldn't Line 6?  And again - why not have the iLink send power to the POD HD unit for those who want or have both pieces of gear??

We can only hope for the best,

Neal

And in conclusion - I must not be the only person who thinks like this since most of the posts from the consumers of this thread are all saying most of the same things as I just did.  I can only hope that line 6 reads these posts and takes the "Average Joe" seriously, instead of only listening to the opinions of "famous musicians" who NEVER have to worry about breakage, or durability.  Some don't even do their own programming - and it seems those are the people that Line 6 R&D as well as the design people take seriously.  Exactly how many units do those famous people buy compared to us "Average Joe" type people??