Ed_Saxman

Hi Nordic! I have experienced a different problem, related to the S/PDIF, which is that the interface (octa-capture) loses synchronization for a moment, causing the so-called stuttering (and in some cases, turning off the sound completely) . This happens usually when I take between half an hour to an hour playing, (keeping the HD500 Edit running). It is a very big problem for me because it forces me off the equipment (audio software, monitors, etc), in order to restart the interface! Has anyone experienced something similar? I am desperate with this situation! I'm pretty sure it's a problem with the HD500 (specifically with OS X 10.9 Mavericks, or maybe the HD500 Edit) because all this does not happen if the HD500 is not connected, and I did not happen with previous versions of OS X, either.

Using HD500Lister. Read the comment from "ozbadman": http://line6.com/supportarchivenew/thread/71660 Quote: 1) Download the program: https://sites.google.com/site/ozbadman22/HD500Lister.jar 2) From a cmd line prompt type: java -jar HD500Lister.jar <filename> where the filename is a bundle filename. For example: java -jar HD500Lister.jar test.h5b This will create a .CSV file which you can load into excel. It only works with the current file format so if it changes, this won't work. Ideally, Line 6 may add this capability to the HD500Edit program sometime in the future.

It's all good, man. It was not my intention to enter into sterile discussions, much less bring negativity to this great forum. Peace, love, and a new firmware fixing all that fiasco these little inconveniences anytime soon, please. :lol:

http://line6.com/support/topic/2866-how-many-persons-rolled-back-to-a-before-hd-version/ It´s realistic to say that a big part of users that "are happy" of the 2.0 firmware are also "line 6 experts", to which they were apparently given the task of creating positive reviews on the forums. However, it is easy to verify that the update is a complete failure on many levels; to mention a few of them: Telecaster, Stratocaster, ES-335, ES-175, all of them sound worse in 2.0. The acoustic guitars sound out of tune, the POD will not work anymore as interface for workbench, all models are out of adjustment, even including individual volume of the strings. Delay and popping noises changing models (when this did not happen before) Not to mention the bugs in the upgrade process. All this is not representing a fiasco for you? Then do not know what they should have done to make it so for you. Maybe if the JTV was disintegrated with the new firmware, or was wrapped in flames, or maybe it exploded. Okay, it do not get to that point, but for me it is enough to consider all the aforementioned to say JTV 2.0 Firmware is the biggest fiasco on the whole history of line 6. But I do not mean to be grumpy , I'm simply stating what I think is pretty obvious . And I 'm glad you 're happy. I 'm not as much as you, but I still have a small hope that someone fix this terrible mess .

The 2.0 Firmware sound much quieter than previous firmwares. Roll back to 1.9 and test it for yourself. Half of users found the last update a complete fiasco in many ways. Myself included, of course

Analog Devices SHARC ADSP 333Mhz (2.0 GFLOPS) VS. ADSP-21369 400Mhz (2.4 GFLOPS) 20% increase.

Or a completely new generation, together with new Pods, who knows? ;)

With early versions of the firmware of the JTV, (or the previous generation of Variax) yes there was a Factory Bank (read only) accessible through the POD where you have the original intact models (but which are not accessible without the POD). But after a certain firmware version, there is no Factory bank in the JTVs anymore. Just the User bank. Therefore, to preserve this function in the JTV you will have to stay in a previous version of firmware.

So... Yes, indeed. First World Problems are frustrations and complaints that are only experienced by privileged individuals in wealthy countries. In this country we have to worry about fascism, the financial dictatorship, and poverty to which most of the population faces: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304384104579143622939183810

I had a Bass POD XT live and X3 live and sold both because I'm pretty happy with the HD500 I have now. You may need to make some modifications to the amp settings and apply some sustractive EQ to make the amps models to work better with a bass, and of course add some extra gain, but you don´t need to figure all this for yourself since you can download my presets, which are already published in this forum: http://line6.com/support/topic/263-bass-patches-pod-hd-series/ The next V4 version is almost ready, by the way. The only thing I really miss from previous models is the equalizer. I think this feature has been getting worse, being less practical and more confusing with each successive model. In these days you can buy the HD500 (not 500X) pretty cheap becouse is being descontinued.

Many people are experimenting this using OSX, for sure: http://line6.com/support/topic/2670-pod-hd-tone-edit-keeps-crashing-with-macbook-pro/ If you do not touch any expression pedal the editor is completely stable. I have been using it for years and never experienced a crash in any other situation except if we including that precise fact in the equation, so, from my point of view this is a problem that is already completely isolated, it is very easy to replicate by the development team, and my support ticket has already been sent. I really wish they are able to fix this annoying bug for the sake of us all. I'll let you know what they tell me.

Here are the screenshots I've done. This time HD Edit crashed after 12 minutes using the onboard pedal assigned to "pan" (no matter what, isn´t related to anything specific): If you try to reopen HD Edit, then: At this point, you have to restart the POD HD (that means turn off sequencer, audio monitors, audio interface, pod, etc). Although for some can be an amazing thing, I really need to have the editor running at all times. In fact, I never use the pod without the editor, because it is always connected to my audio interface via S/PDIF, I sit in front the computer to play, and do not even use the unit itself to change presets, but the editor. In short, I want to have the editor always running. Is it too much to ask that the editor does not crash like it does? I have 3 variaxes (700, 705 bass and JTV-89), before I had a Bass Pod XT live and Pod X3 Live, and probably I´ll buy the next multieffects unit from Line 6, so I think I'm not suspected of being a hater or anything related. What happens here are proven facts: POD HD editor crashes when using any expression pedal for a while.

As a proud 705 Variax Bass owner, absolutely yes, sir!. :lol: This time I would prefer a modern look, maybe somewhat similar to the Ibanez SR series, with thin neck, lighter body and preferably in amber finish. :wub:

Well... if you don't use an expression pedal with edit, or even understand why anyone would, obviously you've never experienced this, but that does not mean it does not happening, doesn´t it?. Do not misunderstand me, I do not mean to be grumpy, but that has been an answer somewhat out of this world :wacko:, except for the link to the support ticket, something that, on the other hand, I appreciate.

I have 3 different mac computers and a IT degree, so I´m pretty sure isn´t related to any of my machines. I have so little hope that this will get fixed because has been a long time, and we are far more closer than away from the time in what Line 6 replaces the current series with a new series of products (yes, including X models, which are essentially the same). This bug has always happened, from the very begining as a said before, so it necessarily has to be a well known bug that has never been solved. I guess for many people this may not be too serious, but in a home studio environment represents a major drawback, unless you turn off the damn HD EDIT before you use any of the expression pedals to prevent crashes. This is not happening on the precise spot you start to use the expression pedals, you can use it for a while before it crashes (maybe a few minutes) but it will crash, for sure. You can test all this by yourself easily, using the onboard expresion pedal. Just load any Wah and play for 5-15 minutes while HD EDIT is running. I will post some screenshots here. Where I can get a support ticket, by the way? Is this the way to report a bug?

Take a look here: http://foobazaar.com/podhd/toneGuide/ampTone#noiseGates

Over OS X (any version) the POD HD Edit crashes if you use the expresion pedal (onboard or external) for a while. When this happens, you cant just reopen the app again unless you turn off the unit completely (otherwise it shows an error message and doesn´t load anything from the POD). This is being a big pain in the arse for me, becouse I have to turn off Logic Audio, my studio monitors, my audio interface, the POD itself, then reconnect the whole chain, just to load HD Edit again. This is happening from the very begining, no matter what OS X version or POD firmware, it´s definitely a software bug that they have not solved yet. (and something about which I have very little hope that they do at this point)

Same problem here. Just downloaded the new firmware and updated from file: http://line6.com/software/index.html Completely irrelevant update, btw. And, of course, HD500 Edit still crashing on OS X when using the expression pedal for a while (having to turn on/off the whole unit to reconnect). Seems obvious that they are unable to fix this.

Both units have the same loop time. The main purpose of the loop function is not using it as if it were a dedicated looper, but rather record an audio clip and hear the changes while editing effects and amp simulations (it is very uncomfortable to be editing parameters squating or kneeling and playing at the same time) Personally, I have a Boss RC-300 LoopStation permanently connected to the HD500´s FXloop, plus a MIDI cable to keep both units in sync (In fact, I think and use both as if they were a single unit), but still find very useful that included small looper with pre/post options available for editing purposes.

Is 2.0 firmware the biggest fiasco in terms of software of the history of Line 6? :o Undoubtedly. It is incredible that ye be not ashamed. We, the customers, we are. Ashamed and very disappointed.

I have no idea, but I think it should be similar. Perhaps not so cool, with more ugly veining of wood, which may explain why they have chosen dark finishes. Still, I think it would look good with a natural finish. I'd really like to see the result, if someone is brave enough to do so. You will find some pictures of the wood here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/line6photos/5516384934/in/photostream/lightbox/ "Cutting JTV-89 bodies" "Stack of JTV-89 ready for paint"

Mine is "blood red", but I wish they would have sold a korean model with natural or amber finish. Supposedly there is a US model available with this kind of finish: but have never seen a real photo apart from this: http://line6.com/support/manuals/jtv89us

Variax Acoustic 300 doesn´t have VDI connector (unlike the 700 acoustic, which does have) but there is no reason why you can not use it with any multieffects processor. The HD500/X doesn't have any modelled acoustic amplifiers, that´s true, but the fact is you do not need any, actually. And there are about 90 custom presets in customtone related to acoustic guitars, in addition to those included in the factory presets (they are few, but some sound really good, no need to have a dedicated modeling amp) What you are looking in an amp for any acoustic instrument is to be as flat as possible. And there is no an amplifier flatter than no amp at all.

I´ve found the photos here: http://www.voxhumana.nl/index.php/nl/photo-galeries/102-variax-700-met-extra-pickups It´s made by a dutch luthier. As I said earlier in this thread, I really like the shape and color (among other things) of my variax 700 amber, so I'm seriously considering putting on humbuckers (take a look at post #40 ), but that would be the day that the electronics stop working, for use as a standard electric guitar. For this reason I have asked that question to you (mentioned in my previous post)