Best way to deal with the issue is set the input 1 to Guitar and the 2nd to Aux, I split feed the inputs from a buffer pedal I have up front. Is the quietest setting which does not impede the sound on any split A-B channel thing. Using "same" makes for noise. I find various effects just add a terrible noise floor most rely on the gate to choke off the noise floor which also kills the normal dynamic of the true guitar tone. I only use one when I have to. I work to get the amp sounding as good as possible and usually I find using the PREamp model with the cabinet works the best and is more articulate w less bad clipping gain.

I also find putting the impedance on "Auto" seems like it makes for less noise.

The new 2.02 update allows you to set this "Global' for every preset on the above settings instead of having to change it everytime you create something.

Check to the left of the previous Guitar/Same settings, it's a new feature.

I gave up on trying to use the loop, just added noise even w nothing on. Dropped off my various pedals I had hoped to integrate just were not sounding that great through the loop no matter the technique I tried on levels and tricks.

I run my POD into a rackmount BBE line level unit into an ART SL1-A power amp (100watt, stereo, 8 ohms) works great, my output config is on direct full power out. Hard to imagine someone said that did not drive their Crown Power amp. The level is very high. Master unit volume is at 3:00 almost too much drive.

Sounds killer on my split 4x12 cab, very much like the real amps and feel. I like the BBE myself, some recording guys don't like it but it is probably from using it wrong. Mine never goes above 11:00 on the Lo contour and 12:00 on the Hi process. Less is more and correcting the phase lag just makes my amp models have more clarity punch and presence. Guitar Player rated the unit very high as a must have enhancement pedal. I agree, used correctly, it is NOT an effect pedal. I use my new line level rack unit on my HD500 as it is 2 channel. I wanted this unit for some cool amp experiements and it did not disapoint. I would prefer less effects and more useful ones as so many just do not function in a normal world for performance tones. Nothing can touch my Wampler Compressor.

Sometimes I find I have to click the PAD level on the input to keep the levels from clipping,

Having given up on the loop I run a Wampler Compressor>>Wampler Esctasy OD>>Fulltone DejaVibe>>>Radial PB-1 buffer/class A boost which I have a split jack on that feeding both the main and aux inputs. These are just remainers from my former massive pedal board which just sound better than anything in the unit.

Although, I am finding uses for some of the DYN effects like the Tube Preamp and new Vintage Tube Mic Preamp. Just set clean to enhance. I find most of the delays and reverbs very good, some exceptional.

MY major flaw lacking on the unit is having no special way to reset the default values on various effects so when you bring them on they are in the range that you would use them.

Another major flaw I have on mine is the SAVE "Bundle" and "Preset" function, simply does not work, Acts like it saves the file, try to reload it or open it and it is empty, everything changed to "new tone". Not anything I am doing just is not saving the files correctly. Anyone seeing this??

I thought I would post a copy of my reply from the "Why did Line 6 Stop Making Vettas Forum" here since this is a forum entitled "What Every HD500 Owner Needs To Know".  I thought this reply would qualify based on many questions and discussions in other Dream Rig, POD HD, and DT50/25 forums...

Here's a photo of my rig with my 2003 Vetta sitting on top.  When in 2006 I got my first Variax guitar, I was able to easily purchase the VDI interface for my Vetta.  It's a very easy install as well since Line 6 planned for it in advance and there is a blank panel with just one ribbon cable that needs to be reroutedinto the VDI panel, then plugged back in.

Since 2007 when Line 6 "officially" stopped producing Vetta II amps and spent nearly all their amplifier development time with Bogner upgrading the Spider amp line, while also developing the POD HD/DT line of products were designed.  While a completely different team took over the design of the JTV guitar line from the original Variax designers a Line 6. 

This last sentence is just a guess...but considering nothing new was done from 2005 when the first Variax guitars were introduced until the latest 1.81 upgrade which included (3) 6-string & (2) 12-string modified acoustic guitar models from just that one bank.  Oh, I should mention (all of which are just my opinion) that the modeling of all guitars ranges from greatly improved to slightly improved with the original 1.70 software that came with the first batch of JTV line of guitars. 

I felt the most improved were the acoustic models in 1.71, and least improved were the Rickenbacker electric 12-string guitar models from the original Variax guitar models.  I'm sure that this will be addressed in some future JTV update.  Right now, resolving the alternate tuning problems with the new acoustic guitar models is most likely the top priority for the techs working on this aspect of the JTV guitar modeling.

If what you've heard is true about newer version of the Vetta amps being produced in the future...I'll look forward to that day with great anticipation.  However, if you have the time, the desire, and the finances (or payment plans in my case) - I suggest combining the two as I've done with the older Vax guitars and the new JTV guitars. 

I've also added a pair of Roland GR-55 units since they are truly excellent units, relatively small price tag for their capabilities, and the GK-3 pick-ups for both my older Variax guitars connect to one GR-55 in Guitar Mode and one GR-55 in Bass Mode for my 6-string Tobias bass.

I honestly can't think of anything more I could use beyond this collection of gear.  I know there are other modeling units available, but I've not had any opportunity to do more than watch demo videos and read what others think.  I started my exclusive Line 6 guitar use such a long time ago, and after all this time and financial investment - I can't see any reason to switch to a completely new guitar system.  Most importantly, I'm very pleased with all I was able to compile over the years allowing me to play nearly any sound I wish as well as any style of music I'm capable of.

I also just posted a 2-part demo of the Line 6 Dream Rig in various acoustic modes to respond to a request asked of me in the Dream Rig forum.  Heres a photo of my rig, plus a link to my demo/instructional videos if any here would wish to check out just one aspect of the new Line 6 gear in action without any additional gear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gpJHrGdkEU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLc1FToEkwk

And the photo....

I hope this gives food for thought.

Take care,

Neal

hello there is it posible that u can tell me how i can put the original performance view screen on the pod

i accidentally do something and now the screen dont show all the effects that i have on the any patch but only the top 4 from fs1 to fs4

fs 5 to fs 8 are to change patches on the bank.

please help.

Press and hold the VIEW button to enter Setup mode. Change the FSMODE parameter value to FS5-8; it seems like your current setting is ABCD. This global parameter adjusts the behaviour of the bottom row of footswitches - they can be used to select presets A-D in the current bank, or to operate as FX footswitches 5 to 8.

Hope I am not out of line or highjacking here but has anyone ever tried using the ZT Lunchbox amp with the Pod HD 500?  I don’t gig anymore and am a little to old to be carrying the heavy amps…lol.  Loved my Spider 75, dropped to the 30 and even that is heavy to carry….well for me it is…haha.   Anyhow, I just go to my local jams now and would love to use my JT Variax with my Pod HD 500 but instead I am using a Fender G-Dec 3/30 watt and the Variax because it is fairly light to carry.  I am now plugging the pod into the aux in of the G-Dec, so I am just wasting the amp by only using the aux in.

So back to my question, is anyone familiar with this little amp and if so how does it sound with the Pod 500?  It was nice just walking into the jam with my amp in my left hand and Variax over my right shoulder.  I would like to be able to walk in with my Pod 500 and amp in my left hand and JT Variax over my right should.  So am I asking for to much?   lol

Thanks and again I am sorry if I posted in the wrong area.

Tommy

Thanks anglepod for your reply and great info and sorry for the delay in responding but I have been away for a few days.  Anyhow my biggest reason for inquiring is the weight and as I only play at jams were there isn't always a PA system to patch into I take my GDec.  I get a great sound out of the aux input but as mentioned .... a total waste of a decent amp. 

So back to my original question    "but has anyone ever tried using the ZT Lunchbox amp with the Pod HD 500".  I am real curious to know how it sounds so this is really what I am asking.  I do realize that it is only a small speaker but  it may do for what I need and help this old man with a bad back....lol.

Thanks again,

Tommy

I just bought the Pod HD Desktop and it has the same issue.  I have to set the Input1 to Guitar and Input2 to Mic.  Then it works much better.  Until reading this post I had reduced the input impedance from 1m to 70k which helped.  This info should be in BIG HUGE LETTERS stating how important this setting is.  I was getting very frustrated with the HD, now I understand and love it.

btw - big thanks to the Line6 guys.  It takes time to learn and tweak the HD but I'm extremely happy.  I've spent well over 20 hours just getting a handful of presets to work the way I like, but in the end they can out the way I wanted them to sound.  The almost endless combinations that can be put together is great.  It's hard to believe they can put out a product this nice for such a low price.