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dethblooms18 Just Startin'
dethblooms18
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Apr 15, 2011
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Dec 15, 2012 2:12 PM

I'm new to this amp!!

So I picked up this HD147 amp after hearing my buddy play his, and I got it used so I just started playing around with it.

I have been using Smash (red) amp model with the Treadplate cab and I keep getting this hissing from the cab when Im not playing.

I've turned on the noise gate and it does squat, granted that I have the gain all the way up but I'm curious if anyone else has this issue.

 

Also why does it seem that my notes tend to cut out early like they have no sustain to them. As I said I have the drive all the way up and the presence

all the way up. I don't have the compression on but it doesn't do much to add to it. The best I can describe it, like there is not enough distortion (at least for my taste.)

Is there another gain type setting Im not aware of?

 

I have Spider IV as well as a POD and Floor POD so I am familiar with Line 6 products. Seems like I am missing something from this amp though

any help /input would be appreciated.

Tags: 6, hd147, cabinet, settings, spider, 4, help
  • rodschlock Just Startin'
    rodschlock
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    Dec 15, 2012 5:53 PM (in response to dethblooms18)
    Re: I'm new to this amp!!

    your just guna have to keep tweeking with the settings and amp models. i know what ya mean about not having enough distortion sometimes. i only use the bomber ubber amp. i'm convinced there's something wrong with mine because i can't get a good distortion with any of the other amp models. i do like the ubber tho. the big bottom is pretty cool too. it sounds awesome cranked up. you should dl line 6 edit and hook it up (if you haven't already done that). and i suggest turning on the comp whenever you play with a band or need to be loud. as it adds a **** ton of volume.last time i was able to crank mine i couldn't get it to 5 cuz it was so loud. about 4 and a half and i thought my head was guna explode. i would say forget what you know about your spider and pod cuz this just isn't guna sound the same as either of those. **** around with it cuz it takes a while to find out how the different models use the eq. the prescence does weird **** on some as do the others. hopefully yours isn't ****** up. 

    • dethblooms18 Just Startin'
      dethblooms18
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      Dec 16, 2012 6:13 PM (in response to rodschlock)
      Re: I'm new to this amp!!

      Well thanks for the input, I think I may just have it checked out to be sure. I was

      playing on a clean channel and I kept getting a "pop" type sound on

      the lower end strings almost as if it was on a crunch setting even though

      it's on a clean setting. I'm not an expert but I know that shouldn't happen.

      I did a factory reset and still the same thing so I've come to two possible conclusions.

      Either my cab is boned or my amp is boned. I wouldn't see why my cab wouldn't

      handle it when it's rated up to 400 watts. I figure ill try a different cab and see what up

      if not that then off to the ridiculously over priced repair man.

  • alcoholica_316 Just Startin'
    alcoholica_316
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    Apr 22, 2011
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    Mar 16, 2013 2:18 PM (in response to dethblooms18)
    Re: I'm new to this amp!!

    adjust your noise gate to see if that helps with the noise while not playing. If you don't know how, press and hold the gate button and at the same time turn the MOD knob. Turning the know to the left (counter clockwise) weakens the gate, turning it to the right (clockwise) strengthens it.

     

    it takes a long time to do the tweaking with this. Don't just assume "turn it to 11" will be the best results. The settings i have on mine are completely different from what i've had to do on other amps. It takes a while to get all the head options matched with the cab options, plus your physical cab to work in harmony. Think outside of the box.

     

    i do have to say, i love this head and i think it's the best one Line 6 made. I wish they would do a reboot of it! It's easy to work and figure out (which is why i bought it) and looks killer. i also love the consistency of digital!!

    • dethblooms18 Just Startin'
      dethblooms18
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      Mar 19, 2013 11:22 AM (in response to alcoholica_316)
      Re: I'm new to this amp!!

      I have tried adjusting the noise gate but as I originally stated it doesn't help matter in any way. I am thinking now that it is the setting I was using though. The best way I can think of describing the 'hiss" type sound is like on a tube amp, even if you have the volume off on your guitar or board you still get the sound coming from the signal. I haven't tried the "deep edit" yet as I haven't really had the need to use the amp yet but my buddy told me that could help with it, plus I took a liking to one of the factory preset, so I've just been using that channel. But I am well aware with almost every Line 6 product that it takes time to dial in a setting you like. I still fiddle with my Spider and adjust as I keep finding new things I like. It's what I love and hate a bout it. I agree though the amp is sexy looking, and beastly sounding and as soon as you show up with it people are like "whoa what is that thing." Thats my baby! lol thanks for your input man.

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