jandrio

http://line6.com/support/page/kb/_/pod/pod-hd500-hd500x/pod-hd500xhd500-pedal-calibration-r161

according 2  L6  6 Proven Steps: The Fastest Way to Re-String a Guitar, re-stringing shld b carried out 1 string @ a time...

 

3. Clip and Re-String One by One

After using a drill bit to loosen up the strings, it’s time to remove the old strings. The more time the strings are off the guitar, the more chances there are for the neck to move and lose tension. Although clipping all the strings at once may seem the fastest, it’s not necessarily the smartest. By re-stringing one at a time, the guitar maintains the most tension. This will ultimately save time, as it doesn’t require as much time to retune the guitar.

...I'm happy and don't expect Line6 to treat the PODHD like it's a smartphone or computer OS...

+1

...smart..fons 'n puters do break down frequently...'n it's the os 2 blame 9 out of 10 times...

we do not this 2 happen in our music equipment, do we?

...How can you set a HD500X to not select modelled guitars on patches, but to go to the actual Mag pickups?...

alternative a: set input 1/2=variax mags

alternative b: set model<>"Dont force" (ie whatever model but not "Dont force"), disable modeling on the jtv 'n save preset.

alternative c;just disable modeling on the jtv 'n save preset (have not tried this out).

prerequisite 4 both is vdi usage.

r u using vdi?

...First problem, how do I set a patch so that instead of using the Emulated sounds via the piezos, it will automatically switch to the mag pickups?

ANSWER: set input 1/2 = variax mags on the INPUTS menu of the "hd 500x edit" s/w.

...Next I have changed all the settings in my patches to (supposedly) recognise my 69 + 89 JTVs, however while the amp / fx settings do change, the guitar sounds (ie 12 string, Acoustic...) remain the same....

ANSWER: on the jtv/variax screen of "hd500x edit", chage the model from "Don't Force" 2 whatever model u want the preset 2 work with 'n save the preset. IMPORTANT: make sure the jtv modeling is on when saving the preset (this is controlled by pressing the jtv model selector switch 'n ensuring the "model-selector-switch-knob-light" is on).

i think the specs (3000mA) include jtv power requirements as well, in case vdi is used.

it seems that L6-ers r creative people... :)

...The problem I have with the BOSS stuff is that it doesn't sound as good. Those features are amazing, but what's the point if the guitar sounds a bit off?

pity, because i was thinking 2 use it with midi in order 2  minimize studio recording cost...

tks ricstudioc, great info.

so if i have, say a guitar solo written in midi, can i feed the gr55/gp10 with midi 'n use it's guitar (not amp, not internal synth, just pure guitar)  modeling?

this wld greatly speed up studio recording time/cost, provided the guitar sound produced is as good as JTV HD.

with JTV u must physically play the guitar.

 GR-55 and the GP-10 I think

 these r based on converting the 6 string signals in2 midi via the gk pu?

can u pls give me a specific GK-pickup floor unit which does modeling , so i can read further info?

also check this one :

http://line6.com/support/topic/2033-pod-hd-500-500x-new-routing-schematics/

...the Roland modeling gear does NOT convert to MIDI....

...The Boss / Roland gear converts your guitar notes into MIDI data...

i am confused. which one of these contradicting statemnts apply?

from http://line6.com/support/topic/263-bass-patches-pod-hd-series/?do=findComment&comment=1148

 

Tube Comp
Based on the Teletronix® LA-2A® studio compressor, is a fat dirty sound that is supposed to be like a vintage tube/optical compressor. It adds a layer of subtle distortion, and pumps the lows. Seems to be one of the most prefered choices by the (M and HD series) users when using a bass (see talkbass link below).
(quote: "It also has the most gain of all the models, such that I had to set the output level at minimum in order to avoid clipping the rest of my gear. So when I used it to push a tube amp into overdrive, it sounded really terrific--but it was almost unusable with a solid-state rig due to the nasty clipping.")
The original LA-2A has 40dB gain.
The compression position on the compress/limit switch on the LA-2A (again, the original thing) is considered 4:1, but really the ratio will fluctuate depending on the source.The LA-2A has a release time which requires about 60 milliseconds for 50% release, and then a gradual release over a period of 1 to 15 seconds to the point of complete release. You may think of the LA-2A as having a “composite†release; made up of several stages. When compression is heavy and/or the signal has been above threshold for a long time, the LA-2A's release will be slower.

Vetta Juice
The ‘Juice’ in Vetta Juice comes from the 30dB of available gain in the LEVEL knob.
It’s got a fixed threshold of -40dB with the SENS knob varying compression ratio from 1.5: 1 all the way up to 20:1 (which is a whole heck of a lot). This combination of design features gives you the option of cranking the level enough to get some serious gain boost, or setting the gain lower and dialing up a smooth, clean sustain.

Vetta Comp
Vetta Comp has a fixed ratio of 2.35:1 with the threshold (that would be your SENS knob) adjustable from -9dB to -56dB.
Up to 12dB of gain available at the LEVEL knob.
In other words, turn the Sens knob ’til you like the way your signal’s compressed, then set the volume with Level.

Boost Comp
Inspired by* a MXR® Micro Amp but with compression and EQ added. (Quote: "It's funny to me that the Boost model has the most controls, when the pedal it was based on has only one knob.")


The Vetta and Boost have the most natural, flattish frequency response of the group, good for "general purpose" use (including for bassists). Of those two, the Vetta is basic and clean while the Boost allows some extra drive and coloration, as well as having two-band EQ.
The Vetta and Boost both have better lows than the Blue, and the highs are about the same as the Red; and the Tube has massive lows, and OK highs.

Just like the majority of other digital comps, the POD HD it's not so good at peak limiting. You can get some decent limiting in the Vetta Comp, with the threshold low, if your playing is steady; but its ratio is only about 3:1, so if you hit it hard and fast (e.g. with slapping), it will certainly not stop those peaks.
However, the Vetta Juice has a widely variable compression ratio and a extra amount of gain to boost.

 

Among these first four compressor models, my personal choice are the top three for use with a bass (tube comp, and both Vettas). The Boost Comp model, although it may be perfectly valid, adds too many unnecessary parameters (at least for my personal taste and needs), and I think it may be better to keep things as simple as possible at this point.

Regarding the rest of compressors included in the pod, we could simply discard them, being more suitable for use with a guitar:

Red Comp
Based on the MXR® Dyna Comp.The Red model rolls off the lows severely, but has fairly open and present highs. Clearly meant for guitarists who want a bright sound.

Blue Comp
Based on the Boss® CS-1 Compression Sustainer with the treble switch off.
The Blue model has a little better lows, but the highs are muted; Clearly meant for guitarists who want a dark sound.

Blue Comp Treb
Based on the Boss® CS-1 Compression Sustainer with the treble switch on.

build 1st preset with input1=guitar/input2=same n' 2nd preset with input1=aux/input2=same

check also this one:

http://line6.com/support/topic/3764-balancing-two-guitars-into-pod-hd500x/?do=findComment&comment=24789

....The GP-10 is a stripped down VG-99 - both have Roland Hexaphonic COSM processing - no sampling is employed on  1995 Roland VG-8, 2000 VG-88, 2007 VG-99, 2014 GP-10....

 

 

....Here is the GUI for the 2001 Roland VG-88 - which shows the Guitar Modeling and movable pickups - this inspired Line-6 to create the Variax.....

....me the biggest difference is Variax A/D and DSP is located in the Guitar,  - Roland COSM VGuitar 13 pin systems place the A/D and DSP blocks in an external unit.....

 

 

steve, tks 4 ur excellent tour abt rollad 1995-2001 vintage (?)  products, since i do not own such, i give u plus 1.

re-quoting from http://www.roland.co...n/exp/COSM.html

COSM: Composite Object Sound Modeling

Roland's breakthrough Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) uses the advantages of multiple modeling methods and succeeds in accurately emulating existing sounds....

as far as i understand from the abv, cosm is based on sampling existing sounds...

4 me the biggest diff bteen variax+cosm is how the algorithm produces the final sound: variax is based on hardware emulation, cosm is based on existing sounds emulation....

Last I checked the title of the thread was "Variax Vs. Axe Fx Pitch Shift?"" ...

 

...Axe FX is not a guitar either...

 

 

Again - not true,  find a Roland dealer and play a Boss GP-10 ( the latest Roland "VGuitar " system) and judge for yourself.

correct, AXE is not a guitar, so we shld compare apples 2 apples....

Boss GP-10 is a synthesizer, using COSM technology, meanings that has no TRUE HARDWARE EMULATION, but synthesizes all the sounds it produces from "existing" samples. so the user IS FORCED 2 CHOOSE FROM PREDEFINED SOUNDS N' HAS NO ABILITY 2 DEEP-EDIT-MANIPULATE THOSE SOUNDS (eg change pots, alter mag position+angle+wiring plus plus plus, etc, etc).  u cannot do these "magics" on the boss/rolland synths, can u?

pls read carefully  my #48 post abv.

ps

u cannot feed the variax with a midi file/keyboard, can u?

u have 2 actally PLAY the instrument live in order 2 hear the sound.

so yes, it is true, only the jtv does hardware modelling.

 

pls correct if i'm wrong but i believe the only true hardware simulation guitar is the jtv, all others are based on sound sampling...

Not true at all

 

 

 

Re Pitch Shifters - Check out the new Electro Harmonix Pitch Fork too.

 

this is not a guitar...

in my post i was talkin'abt guitars, not pedals...

no, JTV alt tunings are relative...

 

it does not have to be tuned standard... 

 

but it is going to be a different experience vs a physically detuned guitar....

string tension etc.. and then you are also comparing magnetics vs piezos etc...

not 1:1 doesn't mean either is unusable. 

i prefer consistent string tension myself... but i'm not the alt tune target demographic...

i use it more for some basic capo type stuff or maybe dropping it a step or a half step here and there.

i blieve alt-tuning algorithms r performing @ optimum point when jtv is physically standard tuned.

of course i know alt-tuning is relative, that's the reason it requires absolutely correct physical tuning.

physically detuning means that the non-standard tuned guitar will b out of tune, unless a proper setup is carried out in order 2 compensate 4 the diff string tensions.

so, if the physical tuning is out of tune, the digital alt-tuning will also b out of tune and in my opinion, comparing these 2 situations wld provide unreliable/incomparable results...

pls correct m if i'm wrong, but  i assume jtv must b in standard tuning  in order the alt-tunings 2 perform as designed.

so comparing 2 a physically detuned guitar wld produce unreliable results...

I think it's the maple cap on the JTV59 that adds that extra brightness...

i thought maple fingerboard was only fitted on the 69sss black (?)

quoting from 59 specs:

Neck: Set mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays (Tyler '59 neck shape)

gp10 is synth , hd500 is guitar...

...but I really do not understand how a different PC could have such an impact....

it's the OS of the pc plus any programs/drivers installed plus registry settings plus virus...plus...plus....plus....

there r many posts abt "problem solved after reinstalling windows"....

http://line6.com/support/topic/7558-i-cant-connect-my-pod-hd-to-pc-through-an-usb-cable/page-2

One major critical factor that nobody pays any attention at all is the computer’s operating system (OS). Remember that all L6 s/w operates on top of the OS. If the OS is not working flawlessly and virus-free (and believe it or not, a certain OS in many cases  is not), then nothing performs as expected. So, as a rule of thumb, always perform a FW update after a FRESH REBOOT, with no other "..daemons" running on ur PC...

so it's the pc again....