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Scottywc Just Startin'
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Oct 12, 2012 1:57 PM

POD HD500 - how many amps?

I'm about to get the HD500 on Amazon.com, but confused about the number of HD amps.  Line 6 mentions 25 but most stores list only 16.  I'd love to know what the descrepency is... Thanks for the help. Scott

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  • TheRealZap Expert Line 6 User
    TheRealZap
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    Oct 12, 2012 2:00 PM (in response to Scottywc)
    Re: POD HD500 - how many amps?

    they've added a few with updates since release... there is a well known update that will add a few more "coming soon" as well.

    I can't recall the exact number it has now... but it's more than 16.

    • Scottywc Just Startin'
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      Oct 12, 2012 2:07 PM (in response to TheRealZap)
      Re: POD HD500 - how many amps?

      So...how do I go from 16 to current?  Is it simply a flash to the ROM?

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      Oct 12, 2012 5:02 PM (in response to TheRealZap)
      Re: POD HD500 - how many amps?

      there is a well known update that will add a few more "coming soon" as well.

      a "few" eh? Oh well. I geuss my hope for more bass amp models is probably a little optimistic if there are only a 'few' coming (Dont get me wrong... I'd be happy with only ONE more amp if it were a bass amp (I know you SLO guys wouldnt)... but given the focus this device has, I doubt there will be any more bass models unless they added "quite a few".

      • TheRealZap Expert Line 6 User
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        Oct 12, 2012 5:14 PM (in response to CairnsFella)
        Re: POD HD500 - how many amps?

        well they call a new amp channel model a new amp...

        so 3 channels of SLO=a few new models

        don't get too excited.

        • CairnsFella Just Startin'
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          Oct 12, 2012 6:03 PM (in response to TheRealZap)
          Re: POD HD500 - how many amps?

          don't get too excited.


          I think I am now experiencing the exact opposite of excitement.

           

           

          I shouldnt be too down really. I bought the HD to replace my old guitar multi fx primarily. Guitar Amp modelling was a big plus, as previously I'd played through my little cube, or (when being lazy) my bass amp /cab. Now I play through my HD and PA, and its great.

           

          Using the HD to replace my - even older - bass multi FX, was a seconday benefit, and even then, other than when I am just toying around for fun, I dont really do much to my bass sound. It was just that the older PODs had so much more for bass that I started getting a bit hopeful that one or two more bass amps might be added. I guess I'll just have to get 1000% better, join a band, and then justify that Trace Ellliot purchase I have been wanting for... ooh... about 20 years

          • TheRealZap Expert Line 6 User
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            Oct 12, 2012 7:47 PM (in response to CairnsFella)
            Re: POD HD500 - how many amps?

            if they put one bass amp in the HD (and they did) i think it's safe to say that they have considered that people want them...

            so i won't be surprised if more turn up one day.... amps seem to be slow coming... so perhaps not "soon" (the natives love that word)

  • Triryche Expert Line 6 User
    Triryche
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    Oct 12, 2012 2:23 PM (in response to Scottywc)
    Re: POD HD500 - how many amps?

    Yep, download drivers and Monkey here.

     

    http://line6.com/software/

     

    Use Monkey to flash the HD to the current firmware version.

     

    You can also download HD500 Edit to use your computer to edit, save and back-up patches.

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