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Get a DT25 or DT50 amp, use the Line6Link, and take the XLR DI out from the DT; *and* also have them mic your amp. Both will be mic level signals which would play nicer with traditional mixer preamp channels taking XLR in; especially through a snake. IMHO.. I messed with my HD500 four years trying various versions of direct, through several different amps; would think I had dialed in perfect patches, then my sound was just lost in the context of stage volumes. The DT uses a transformer tapped XLR out, and it does sound perfect; the reason I say add a mic on the amp/cab is to fatten up the sound, and give the soundguy a layered sound to work with. Plus, for monitor sends, the using the DI from the DT gives a punchy, clean perfect - mic level - signal. Soundguy can crank that through the monitors and never worry about feedback.

Yeah, I guess I wasn't looking in the right place! I think this link sums it up pretty well - and it claims you have eight slots: http://line6.com/dtv2update/

To clarify / expand on this question, I am looking to finally update the firmware on my DT25 (need to get the MIDI interface going) and was wondering, can you load a total of four or eight amp models? I may have misunderstood, but I seem to remember someone talking about being able to load a total of eight amp models.. Can't seem to track down that thread though! Thanks! :)

Yeah, this amp has alot of tone to be had, it's a sweet piece of gear. I hear ya with the "too many options" on the HD500+DT25; that's my quest right now, I'm past the honeymoon swooning with love, and on to the attempts to find "my sound". I've been working mostly with dialing in patches on the HD500, keeping the amp models and fx choices restrained, and overall it's been a good experience paired with a JTV. I'm going to try a little different approach this weekend; bought myself some Keeley pedals, have another on order, and I'm going to set up my HD500 patches with the primary intent of using the HD500 to power the JTV, function as a tuner, and use some of the more "basic" options - with the primary role being "amp switcher". I am looking at putting pedals into both the FX loop of the HD500 and the DT25 (not sure if the latter works when using L6Link); hoping the true bypass that all Keeley pedals have will play nice in terms of adding extra A>D and D>A conversions. I've not really spent much time just plugging into the DT25 directly, I guess I may be giving that a whirl as well, that's where these analog pedals probably want to be anyhow. My take on it, is going to be something like this: JTV > vdi to HD500 > FX loop out to Keeley pedals > HD500 fs1-4 as two pre and two post, L6Link to DT25 + chorus pedal in DT25 FX loop. Still not sure whether I will need to put a noise gate after the FX loop returning from the Keeley grouping; hoping not. Looking at placing a drive pedal and a compressor in the FX loop (Bootlegger and 4-Knob Comp), and running a chorus pedal in the DT25 FX loop (Seafoam). Waiting patiently for the Keeley custom shop to build and ship my Neutrino (envelope filter). Where I've been hesitant to exclude the HD500 lives in terms of, I think the manner in which the two interface has a ton of potential, and the fact that the HD500+JTV offers guitar/pickup switching at the foot level is a feature I don't want to discard lightly. Have you done the DT25 firmware update and messed with switching out the onboard amp models? I was curious how that worked, in terms of replacing the stock choices with the expanded selection of the entire HD line. You could really focus the types of amp models on the DT25 that way, excluding certain choices that you wouldn't be likely to use. I recall someone mentioning in a previous discussion that you can actually load 8 amp models into the DT, not just four - not entirely clear on how that is done? I would, for example, load both Plexi models, the Tweed bassman, and one more Fender. If I could use eight total, as I *think* is possible, I would probably just do all the Fender variations, maybe include the Marshall / Park. I did find a very interesting note in the manual recently, discussing which amp models we should be careful to switch to or from, because of the power type used. Apparently the voltage jump is more extreme in the DT50 vs the DT25, but they said it's definitely something to keep an eye out for: About Preset Loading and DT50 Amp Settings *Note: Since DT25 amplifiers utilize lower voltage components, their setting changes are typically less affected. However, the following practices can be followed with DT25 amps as well if Preset changes are not as seamless as desired. • Keeping Class A consistent between consecutively-switched Presets will help avoid the greatest potential for disruption. • The Super O, Tweed B-man, Class A-15 and Brit Plexi J-45 share an aspect (their analog B+ voltage) that differs from the other POD HD Amp Models, which can also be a source of disruption. To minimize this disruption, limit the cases where you switch between one of these Amp Models and one of the other POD Amp Models. • Avoid making setting changes within 5 seconds of each other, especially if you’ve included the Class and B+ voltage changes mentioned above. The DT50 circuitry can take up to 5 seconds to fully stabilize after such a transition, and making another change before then can cause disruptions that you wouldn’t hear if you waited slightly longer. Due to the higher voltage components utilized in DT50 amplifiers, you may find that not all amplifier changes can be instantaneous.* If you require the most seamless change between two POD HD Presets - for instance, during live performance - the simplest approach when switching Presets (or DT50 amp Channels) is to use the same amp Voicing switch settings for both. For those times when you want more significant reconfigurations between settings, here are some tips:

That's exactly what I was thinking about freeing up the fs1-4; I use a couple of the drive FX on the HD500, though somewhat rare, I more commonly use volume and compressor boost blocks to drive a slightly gained up amp model from clean to crunch. I actually caused horrible squealing monster feedback noise the last time we jammed, by over tweaking a drive FX setting, it was a total mess. I typically keep it pretty sparse as it is, I suppose I could do the version of the FS control that allows all 8 FS to be assigned and used to control FX and other things, while patch change then occurs only by the patch bank up/down option - not ideal. I am typically assigning fs1=comp or boost, fs=drive, fs3=reverb toggle*, fs4=delay. The reverb toggle* is where I use two reverb FX blocks, usually '63 spring reverb, and then a more "effected" reverb, like a big hall, or the crazy sounding stuff, like set that particle verb to meltdown. The fs3 then just toggles the spring verb off and the particle verb on. I guess I could just leave the spring verb on all the time, and just make fs3 toggle the more extreme verb on/off. But thinking now with some outboard (Keeley) pedals, I can maybe free up fs1 and fs2 to use some other effects that I would normally skip - phasers, and stuff like that.

Yeah, that's definitely a good & interesting idea! I think the complexity comes from the fact that the DT needs a MIDI interface to access. However, the bulk of what would need to occur is happening on the HD500 side of things. And, since we can now update the JTV's via the HD500 I think what you are proposing has become much much more feasible with the newest JTV firmware update. Just to give a nod back to the original topic, my Keeley pedals arrived today! Still waiting on the Neutrino, they are shipping those daily in the sequence orders were received, looks like a lot of demand for the new envelope funky filter! I listened to "Estimated Prophet" like three times yesterday, Jerry got that sweet sounding mutron thing going on, love it. I was originally going to try to do a totally far-out thing, sending the JTV via VDI to the HD500, and then split the mags and the piezos into input 1 and 2 and keep the channels split into two amp model chains, then send the FX loop out on the mags side of the chain into the Keeley pedals; but I think I will probably stick with a more standard signal chain so I can have the four FS switches available for compressor, drive, reverb and delay. Maybe fuss around with a different effect in the drive slot if I like the Bootlegger enough. I am pretty stuck on the plexi amp model, I need to diversify a little, thinking of going with a simple four patch bank, with a routing sending the FX loop out as "always on", since I now have an external true bypass Keeley fx loop pedal. Can switch on/off multiple pedals with one click, and limit the amount of external noise introduced - though it may be redundant since the other three pedals are all true bypass anyway. And I intend to put the chorus in the DT25 fx loop - still not sure this will even work, so it might end up back in the HD500 effects loop. I will know tomorrow! :)

Hey, that helps! That's a big part of my question: where should this stuff go in a signal chain. I am starting to look at doing a bit more frankensteining on my 'dream rig', in terms of adding that outboard gear. The Keeley pedals I ordered from Sweetwater literally just arrived, I haven't even opened the box yet. I will know a whole lot more on Saturday after I have a chance to get all my gear in one place and jam with the guys. I am definitely looking forward to it~ It's also encouraging to know that people are having success inserting analog drive pedals in front of the 'dream rig' amp models. I guess it helps that those pedals become part of the digital preamp tones before they hit the DT analog power amp. I am still curious to see what happens if I put any pedals into the DT25 FX loop while I am using the L6Link... Will know soon enough! :)

I finally registered for "IdeaScale" and gave this link the thumbs up! There is a similar poll already in there, so I voted yes to both; the other poll is worded a bit different, but with similar intent: It's titled "Customtone for JTV guitars", and the status actually says it's "in review". Cheers!

I have wondered this same thing! I have the combo, and since it's semi open-back, I figured the closed back cabinet would give it some nice extra tone; then if I ever get a DT25 head, I'd be able to do a version of the full-stereo. Time to work some more overtime! lol :) Too many things to buy and not nearly enough funds to do it all at once. I guess that's what makes getting one new piece of awesome gear so exciting - and when things like this new JTV firmware get released, it's like getting a new awesome piece of gear for free! Speaking of new gear, I am eagerly awaiting my new Keeley 'Neutrino" pedal (and I'll likely be waiting a while, since they are still making them!)

Digging through the various manuals, nothing conclusive yet. Here's what I've found thus far: POD HD500 Connections & Options: FX LOOP The signal of any external devices connected within the FX Loop is also incorporated into the audio output fed to L6 LINK, so feel free to put it use with your favorite pedals & rack gear. DT Amplifier Effect Loop The SEND and RETURN jacks here are for the analog, series EFFECT LOOP of the amplifier. You’ll hear your POD HD Preset Tones fed through any effects you connect in this Effect Loop chain before the signal is fed through the DT amp’s power amp stage This statement was a bit confusing; I would *guess* it applies to the HD500, but not the HD300? FX Loop (POD HD400 Only) You can still utilize the POD HD400 FX Loop and it options for any Preset when using the L6 LINK connection.

That actually makes a lot of sense; since the link function basically positions the pre and post effects accordingly. Not a big deal, I will have to dig a little deeper and see what I can come up with! Will have time this weekend to give it a spin, will report back with what I find

Yes, pretty much spot on, what he said! :) I had a very similar experience: The first time I used my M20d for a live gig, I ran sound for a buddy who had a solo acoustic gig, where the house sound system had to be used. I hadn't yet come to understand how to set input trim or even do the auto trim feature, so I just adjusted the level sends until I saw signal, ran his mic and guitar into the M20d, and then created two monitor sends, to feed the house PA with a signal for guitar and a signal for vocal. Just for the recording I also added an overhead and a guitar mic. The house PA was probably looking for mic level inputs, I sent him two XLR's and we adjusted the monitor sends to appropriate levels so he could get good sound levels, and we did the gig. When I opened up the .wav files in Adobe Audition I was quite surprised to see the levels *really* low, like, -32dB or something. I ended up using the normalize function to boost the levels of each track to about 90% (just under 0dB) and then mixed. I realized that with 24 bit, the overall sonic headroom is massive, so you don't actually need to gain up each track as much as you might think. Next time I did a recording, I figured out how to use the deep tweak function to adjust the input gain/trim on each track, and was able to get a pretty nice multi track at our last band practice - my guitar DI from my DT25, the other guitarists' amp mic'd, three vocal mics, a bass DI, and four drum mics. I just made sure I wouldn't get any input clipping, and everything sounded fine in both live rehearsal and at home when I loaded up the files to mix.

I am interested in exploring this option - "input 1 to the variax" and "input 2 to the variax mags" In particular, I was wondering what needs to occur to be able to then split those two signals? I am guessing (using an HD500 with VDI connection between it and JTV) -place no FX blocks before the amp splitter to keep the two inputs divided, and create a dual amp path. Would I need to pan hard left/right? It seems at that point, the signals are already split, so it seems logical to just leave the pan centered, since I would be re-merging the two paths to a single DT25 anyway. I am looking to utilize the HD500 FX loop to add some analog pedals, and I was thinking it would be pretty cool to run the magnetic pickups through the analog pedals and the variax models on another section of FX programmed in the HD500. I've got some Keeley pedals on order, and will have most of them for when I jam with the guys this Saturday. My rig is a JTV59 > VDI to HD500 > L6Link to DT25 Among the pedals I have en route, is a Keeley true-bypass FX loop pedal. I am thinking however I rig this all up, I will use the HD500 FX loop, and run that into the Keeley FX loop pedal, and then place the overdrive, envelope filter, and compressor pedal - and possibly a chorus pedal - so I can leave the FX loop block on all the time in the HD500, and leave open an FS assignment for an HD500 fx block. The Keeley pedals are all true bypass, so I am hopeful I don't get a mess of noise / sound issues from too many A>D and D>A conversions. One odd thing, when programming a patch in HD500edit, I am having trouble assigning the expression pedal to control the amp volumes without using an FX block for a volume pedal. It's got an *asterix next to the volume parameter, and it lets me choose it, but it doesn't keep if I select any other item, and then check back it defaults back to drive. I am hoping it's because I don't have the HD500 connected at the moment; I will try testing at home when I can properly connect everything. I didn't think I needed to use a volume pedal FX block in order to control the amp channel volume with the expression pedal? I thought I had been able to program this on the fly and get it to stick, but I may be mistaken. It definitely doesn't save that option when I program the patch "offline". I made a quick basic patch "offline" so disregard any errant values, since I am just guessing here. It didn't let the controller save the amp channel volume control to the expression pedal, I think it's EXP-2 that is the default for volume pedal, and EXP-1 is the default for wah? This patch is designed to have analog FX pedals in the FX loop of input 2, which is assigned as the variax mags. In terms of the FS, I've got it set as: FS1 = boost comp (input 1) FS2 = spring reverb (inputs 1 & 2) FS3 = digital delay (input 1) FS4 = digital delay (input 2) The only thing that's backwards, is I have the FX blocks for input 2 first in the list, and the input 1 fx blocks second in the list.

I am definitely interested by the idea of incorporating external analog, true-bypass pedals into my 'dream' rig (JTV59, HD500, DT25) and I'm curious to hear both good and bad experiences folks have had. Particularly, positioning the external pedals in the signal chain, primarily in the HD500 fx loop and the DT(25) fx loop. I am also wondering about doing less conventional things, like running dual outputs off the JTV the 1/4" off the JTV into a sequence of FX pedals, and into the HD500 guitar in, while also using the VDI variax in tandem. Or running the dual input programming on the HD500 to split the variax models and mags into input 1 and 2, then running the fx loop out to the analog pedal, on one or the other of those, and/or both. Just kind of grasping at straws about which ideas are good, and which are going to be a total mess of noise or mismatched levels. In a nutshell, if you had a few choice analog pedals - mine happen to all be true bypass Keeley - but more in general, what is the thought process for where certain types of pedals should go - before the amp model, after - which types of stomps belong in the HD500 fx loop and which should/could go in the DT(25) FX loop. I've got some Keeley pedals on order, one of which being an external true bypass fx loop pedal. I have no issue with the onboard FX of the HD500, and the amp models are sounding fantastic. I have been reworking alot of my patches, still exploring how to get "my sound", haven't gotten there yet, but I can say, at our last rehearsal I *finally* got decent multi-track using our M20d, so I am looking forward to jamming on Saturday, and working with some new pedals and new ways to approach interacting with this gear. I am also wondering about splitting the two inputs between "variax models" and "variax mags", by way of splitting the signal path up in various positions before and after the amp model. I also wonder, where does the DT(25) FX loop sit in the signal chain of the HD500 going with L6Link into a DT25? I suppose the easiest way to know, is stick a pedal in there, run a delay FX on the HD500, and do staccato bursts and see if the delay is being modulated, or the modulation pedal effect is being delay repeated. I would guess that the DT25 FX loop occurs "post" everything in the HD500, but I don't know for sure. For instance, if I place a chorus pedal in the DT25 FX loop, is that effect happening post-HD500, or does it occur at the amp model position, placing all "post" effects blocks in the HD500 patch. Lots of questions, I know - just doing some brainstorming this week, will try to set my patches up before rehearsal, but thus far, I've done the bulk of my actual patch editing and creation at rehearsal, on the fly. Oh yeah, the pedals I've got en route are all Keeley. They are on order, but the Neutrino is coming from Keeley, the other pedals from Sweetwater - guessing the Keeley is still a ways out, they are still building them! Sweetwater should be here tomorrow or friday though, so will definitely have the bulk of the new stuff for rehearsal on Saturday. Of all of these, of course, the one I am most pysched about is the Neutrino! *Love* that "Estimated Prophet" Jerry Garcia vibe. And I also want to hear a big fat bass tone through that, get some Bootsy on! Cheers people, Happy Wednesday :) - Bootlegger overdrive - 4-knob compressor - Seafoam chorus - True-bypass FX loop pedal - Neutrino envelope filter Thanks!

Looking into adding some Keeley pedals into my signal chain; not for lack of options in the HD500, more for the idea of programming patches with sliding FX loop position. I've got a Neutrino on order; may be a while, looks like they are still in the middle of assembling them, but from listening to the audio samples, it's one funky little mu-tron style envelope filter! I am also interested in their "sweetwater exclusive" bootlegger drive pedal, the germanium version of the red dirt overdrive pedal, and the seafoam chorus, because it sounds friggin awesome, and just because, I might get a 4-knob comp; can't have enough of those! I am *really* wanting the not-yet-released keeley "compressor pro", which supposedly uses a totally different design, my guess deviating from the "ross clone" build of the two and four knob comps. And for that matter, I am curious about whatever happened to the Keeley "bassist compressor"; they debuted both of those at NAMM earlier this year, and no recent news since.. They actually brought several new pedals to NAMM, and they all look tasty.. They are going to do a "Stereo" version of the Seafoam chorus, which I would probably eventually upgrade to. https://robertkeeley.com/2014/01/keeley-reveals-2-more-new-effect-pedals/ So, obviously I will first need to get all of these, and try various ideas for where they should be plugged in! Trial and error, of course - but it helps to be somewhat informed before diving in. On that note, My question being, if you had all of these in hand, where would you think these should be best positioned in the signal chain? Since I am going VDI to the HD500, between the guitar and POD is not an option. I was thinking the drive and envelope filter in the HD500 fx loop, positioned near the front of the signal chain, before the amp model. Do drive pedals go before or after envelope filters typically? I was thinking the chorus and compressor in the DT25 FX loop, since that would place it "post". Was also curious about making use of their true-bypass "fx loop" pedal; thought that would be an interesting option for saving an FS switch on the HD500. Program the patch to leave the FX loop on all the time, and run it into the outboard FX loop box. I don't know how these will all play with each other, in the past I've run into some issues trying to do too many A>D>A>D conversions running things in and out of the POD; though I haven't tried since I added the JTV and the DT25. Here's the gadgets I'm talkin' about: Neutrino Bootlegger Seafoam 4-Knob comp True Bypass loop

Good news is, your rig will be easy to scale up or down according to the specifics of the gig. The DT25 does sound awesome, I love mine. I had the HD500 for four years before I got the DT, and it's like night and day! Overall, I pretty much have the same gear you mentioned - JTV59, HD500, M20d and two L2t's. One thing to consider, as you contemplate your purchase this summer: I went with the L2t's for the simple reason, that for $100 more per speaker, you can do a very esy setup, when you are going with no outboard mixer version of the rig, using just the two L2t's since they have onboard mixers in each speaker. The L2m's are the same power, the L2t's just have the onboard mixer in each, and when you two-way L6Link them together (if not using M20d), then both of the L2t mixers are in play, and they auto configure as a stereo pair. In your case, that could be quite useful. Credit where it's due, to Ron Marton for mentioning that to me before I made the leap to buy! Here are the two links he pointed me toward; some Small Stage Setup On A Budget Confused L2t V L2m That being said, I'm using JTV59, HD500, DT25, two L2t's and an M20d. My band is still in the "getting it together" stage, no gigs just yet. We use the two L2's as floor monitors when we rehearse; two guitars, electric bass, and drum kit. I was having issues just running my HD500 direct prior to getting the StageSource/StageScape gear, so I run the XLR out from the DT25 to the M20d for the multi-track recording, we mostly just run vocals through the two L2t's for monitor purposes.

If you are set on going with the 4CM, then it's a different path, but what radatats said is a good place to start, in terms of being able to "program" the position of the two stomp boxes. For what it's worth, when you set the input-Z to "auto", if you have stomp boxes in front of the main input to the HD500, the unit should automatically set the correct value for impedance. Basically what he was saying to do, is plug the 1/4" out from the HD500x to the FX return on the AC30, and run the two pedals in the FX loop of the HD500x. The FX loop on the POD is actually a floating FX block, meaning, you can position it anywhere in the signal chain, and you can move it around from patch to patch. In terms of actually doing the 4CM, there should be some pretty decent info out there. The thing to remember there, is the "output" modes should probably change depending on how you are rigging things up. Think of "studio direct" as your amp in a room with a mic in front of it. It's a recording and PA friendly signal. Think of "combo/poweramp" as the amp model in the HD500 taking the place of your actual amps preamp, and there is no microphone; just the amp and cabinet. When doing 4CM, near as I understand it, you are using the actual preamp on your amp, instead of the preamps/amp models in the HD500x. Here are some previous threads about the 4CM, and some guides for programming the HD500: Pod HD 500 4 cable method Tones by Meambobbo Meambobbo HD500 Guide Meambobbo Output Modes Meambobbo Output Modes - long version Meambobb Input settings Another thread from the archive (input settings)

This option isn't as cost effective (A 50' length would cost around $62+shipping, tax, etc...) but it's a high quality solution. I bought the Line6 VDI cable, and one of these, the L6 cable remains as the "backup", the BestTronics VDI cable is super extra nice :) They even give you an option for what material to use for the cable jacket. http://btpa.com/98-030-004-XXX.html "Variax Digital Input Cables made and tested in the U.S.A. with tactical dual jacketed ethernet cable"

I just tested the Joost bundle, and it does load into HD500x editor ok - I suppose if you had individual files in the HD500 format, they *should* load into HD500x, but it won't automatically "see" them unless they have the correct .5xe file name extension. IE, JVCleanFXonpedals 1.5xe I don't have a 500x, so I can't say for sure, but it would make sense this should work.. Others may have more specific info to offer. I renamed the Joost user bank 1 patches to have that .5xe extension, put them in a .zip and attached it to this post. These are his four banks or so, with the names like: JVCleanFXonpedals 1-4.5xe JVCrispFXonpedals1-4.5xe JVCrunch 1-4.5xe JVLead 1-4.5xe http://line6.com/support/topic/5883-meambobbo-patches/?hl=%2Bhd500+%2Bfile+%2Bname&do=findComment&comment=40021 http://www.foobazaar.../patches/hd500x JoostV_HD500x_Patches.zip

Oh yeah, and check out the Joost Vergoossen presets: (the tones he uses in his YouTube videos) http://line6presets.com/home.cfm HD500 Demonstration They do show his footswitch choices at various parts of the video, for each tone, and that helps *alot*! You will have to download the entire bundle, then load the bundle in HD Edit. Before you do that, save the bundle you have on your HD500 if you've done any specific patches you want to save - you can also save individual patches or just setlists - the bundle replaces ALL the patches on the whole HD500. He was using a Variax (JTV), but you can easily globally set your inputs to whatever you need.

Start with the Plexi normal or bright amp models, choose the "full" version (doesn't say PRE), run the POD in studio/direct mode. Plug a 1/4" cable from the left main out on the POD to the FX Return on your amp. Actually, look through your preset banks on the POD, and it probably already has patches that are literally just that amp model and nothing else. You also want to change your input 1 to guitar, and input 2 to something other than "same" - make it variax, that will be a simple start. Take a look at YouTube also; search for stuff like "HD500 plexi"., "HD500 tweed", "HD500 blackface". You might find some good tones in the three Soldano models, since they have a clean, crunch, and lead option; can't remember how they are titled. Which actually raises an important point, check your firmware and update if needed - the SLO amp models were added in a later firmware update, as was the Plexi if memory serves correctly. Version 2.31 Released 4/8/14 Check your firmware, update if needed, then read up the manual and definitely check this out: http://foobazaar.com/podhd/toneGuide/ http://foobazaar.com/podhd/toneGuide/quickGuide\ http://foobazaar.com/podhd/toneGuide/quickGuide#inputSettings http://foobazaar.com/podhd/toneGuide/setup#input

Just had a most amusing image run through my head... "The Bridge over TROUBLED Water Tour featuring Paul Simon backed by METALLICA! Hear Paul's distinctive story teller tone as he takes you off to never, never land. Hear Trujillo lay down the funk on "Diamond's on the Sole of her shoes" like it's never been done before! And the vocal duets with James Hetfield on Paul Simon classics like "You can call me Al", "Graceland" and "50 Ways to Leave your Lover" will give you a new found appreciation for the soul sounds and groovy funk of Metallica! You think you're gonna get Sonic Death Monkey, and instead, Barry Jive and the Uptown Five show up, and sing Marvin Gaye!' sorry, I digress! :)

Then the answer is both yes and no. No, it won't give you an option to choose "dry signal" and arm that as a send in your DAW as streamed via the USB. Yes, in that you can configure the HD500 series with DUAL CHANNELS. Make sure there are no FX blocks before the amp model. Split the amp model into two signals, make one of those choices "NO AMP". To boost the level of the "DRY" side, turn it up in the MIXER block. This will boost recording level. Put ALL of your FX blocks into the side of the signal chain that has AN AMP in it. Put NO FX blocks into the side of the chain that has NO AMP. Put NO FX blocks after the "mixer" which follows the amp signal chain.

How are you setting up your footswitches? Do you have them set to control more than the four FS?> Also, what's the scoop on that FX loop near the end of the signal chain - outboard FX boxes? Looks good! I've done some programming patches to set up FS toggles between two FX, like fuzz pi off / boost comp on, etc. Wasn't sure if that was what you had going though

Thanks for that link! I am always looking for new ideas for how to dial in patches for the dream rig.