indyj_son

Stumbled across this post as I have been looking at upgrading from my HD300 to a HD500X. I also like the DT25 combo amps. I don't need a lot of features. Good OD/Distortion, some chorus, delay, singing leads, patch convenience. I've gotten an OD tone I "like" out of the HD300 using a Brit Plexi J-45 preamp model and a bit of Tube Driver for the OD pedal but it is still lacking something...clarity or edge, or balls . Just not quite there... Worth upgrading to the 500x or should I keep my HD300 and put the money toward a DT25 and use them together?

Not sure if this is the place to post this but... It appears the switch under my tap tempo/tuner button is bad. Anyone know how/where to get a replacement? It looks like a small board assembly that would be easy to unplug and plug in a new one. I hate to trash the entire unit over a small part like this... I'm guessing all models (300,400, 500) all use this same part.

Gave this a try last night and I do like it better than the AMP/LIVE output setting. Glad I took a look at the thread. Thanks!

Hmm, never thought of that. I will try it when I get home. So when you say "Direct" do you mean the Unbalanced Output Switch set to "Line". Just want to make sure I have the terms correct. :)

So what are your exact outut settings? I've been using this with my Power Engine: Unbalanced Output Switch: Amp Output Mode Switch: Live Preset Setting: Live, ComboAmp 1/4" guitar cable to amp. Is this not the preferred way to run with a Tech 21 PE 60 (celestion speaker)

OK I have done some messing around and verified this is indeed happening. When I go to the tuner, then back to bank 1 there is a volume and presence loss in all patches. If I switch banks and then go back to bank 1, the volume and presence returns. Also if I power down the unit and back on it seems to have this volume and presence loss until I switch banks and back. I tried reinstalling the 2.01 firmware but the issue still is happening. Anyone have any thoughts? Something else i might check.

I've saved various patches with different channel volume levels. I noticed when playing out last weekend that I would suddenly lose volume and sparkle in for example patch channel 1C. By switching banks and going back to the channel i was playing on, it seemed to fix it. Has anyone experienced this before? It is quite frustrating especially when you use the unit for gigs. I believe i have the latest firmware. My setup is the PODHD300 in live mode -> LPB-1 boost pedal -> Tech 21 power engine 60. I guess it could be the amp having a problem but I'm thinking it is the PODHD because of the whole switching patches back and forth seems to fix it for a moment.