jandrio

I honestly wish they would kind of use their workbench technology and maybe put it in the POD HD. I'm sure it could work if they tweak it. Load Variax workbench presets into the POD HD and be able to call them up through it? Would be amazing.

 

Would be nice to have some live form of workbench, nothing that writes to the bank memory but temporarily replaces the current patch.

after the recent HD+JTV+workbench s/w-f/w releases, which integrated the JTV control thru the HD500, it now seems feasible 2 store the JTV model parameters on the HD per preset, reducing the number of 512 presets accordingly (say 256, more than enough).

under "JTV model parameters" I mean all those things we define thru workbench, such as:

1. body   : type

2. pu     :  type + position + angle + level + wiring + polarity

3. string params: volume + parallel pitch data (pitch+cents+mix only, no alt tuning, this is already handled by the HD500)

4. vol/tone pot settings

5. preset volume (magnetics blend is already handled by the HD500)

roughly assuming that the amount of RAM required 4 HD-preset-data storage is twice the RAM required 4 JTV-model-data- storage, the existing HD500 RAM suffices 4 storing 256 "extended-data" presets (ie both HD and JTV-model) instead of 512 HD only presets.

in this way, ALL necessary data wld b IMMEDIATELY one-button-accessible stored per preset...

the only foreseeable drawback wld b the longer interval necessary 4 loading each preset (?)

no hardware change required, only f/w + s/w updates...

..If I cannot find a worthwhile trade option, then at least I have the option of swapping out the neck.

check out this link abt JTV-69S replacement neck for neck Fender American special

'.... how do i set up the loop from the hd500 to 2 amps? do i run the single hd500 send into a TRS with 2 1/4" cables out of the single TRS to the 2 amp's loops?....

check out this post.

contains the "stereo 4cm" cable connections...

r there any L6 written instructions/manual/documentation abt the available procedures when pod enters "Test Mode†?

... I would like to find routing diagrams or descriptions for these signal paths...

check out  perapera's   Pod Hd 500 - 500x *new* Routing Schematics.

think u find useful info...

cld u post sound samples/patches of this "stereo 4cm" setup?

...my distorted tones are boomy and muddy....

check out this one:

Distortion is muddy/fuzzy/farty

not possible.

1. raise mixer levels above zero dB.

2. insert a studio EQ last in chain 'n use gain 2 increse level.

b cautious abt clipping...

check out his excellent market research on monitors by  ColonelForbin:

http://line6.com/sup...ors/#entry44185

Hi! I was wondering in the HD500x can you use the mic in to mic an amp? And combine it with what already you have in your guitar signal?

why don't u try it 'n post sound sample(s) + patch(es)

...

empty SETLIST.zip

... Let's remember that for guitar players 80 per cent of what you do is in your hands not in an update of an amp model from Line 6.....Tis' a great time to be a guitar player!...

absolutely more than true!  after all, it's all abt playing the guitar...

i also suggest further reading as foll:

• A. Too much noise
• B. Tone is fizzy
• C. Tone is harsh
• D. Tone has digital clipping
• E. Tone is muffled
• F. Distortion is muddy/fuzzy/farty
• G. Distortion is dirty/gritty
• H. Tone is thin

if clipping is the problem, lower amp volume/level .

also check out this one:

http://foobazaar.com/podhd/toneGuide/ampTone#gainStaging

...The only way I'll like this is if the guitars play just as great and are less expensive without the Tyler name. Also, of course, they have to look good....

u can not make an omelette without breaking eggs...

can u see the "start new topic" btn in the attached pic?

...I want my DREAM guitar to play like a god. I want that action as low as I can get it. I want the tuning stability godlike after I use bends 3-4 semitones high and shake the hell out of the tem. I want the dream electronics to be in a dream guitar....

well, these r the ...specs of the 69s maple...

check out this one...

notes 'n other info do not- repeat - do not download from customtone.

u can read them by expanding customtone view, or opening detailed view of tone under consideration...

tip of the day: right-click-copy notes from custometone 'n paste in2 notepad.

check out his excellent market research by  ColonelForbin:

http://line6.com/support/topic/6473-pod-500-studio-monitors/?do=findComment&comment=44185

...live, I just use the HD500X direction into the PA w/ XLR and don't bother carrying my amp around with me anymore....

smart thinking!

...Anyway, I hope that helps some. I know exactly how frustrating this kind of thing is....

bobbo, nice 2 hear from u again, hope u r doing fine.

now abt patch levelling, here is a simple method i use:

1. Simulate your live play list by recording small indicative parts of intros, rhythms and solos for all songs (use Audacity or other similar software).

2. Then, just by visual (and audio) inspection of the recorded track waveform, make level adjustments.

3. Repeat process until all levels acceptable.

Important: do not touch the HD500 master volume, set it at some initial position (say 11 o’clock) and leave it there during the cycle. Do all adjustments using all other level controls (eg amp ch vol, mixer level, studioEQs, etc).

General rule of thumb: solos must be some db (say 2 or 3, depending upon each song) higher than rhythm parts.

rgds/john

ps

cld u post an "executive" comparison summary betwn hd500 'n ur new digital modeller?

ur opinion wld be of much interest.

i design one or more presets per song.

i also ensure that each preset uses only one fs (solo boost-gain, harmony, reverb, etc). And this single fs is "synchronized" with the bank position/letter occupied by the preset.
eg
I have designed 2 Aqualung presets: 2AQUALUNG1a (main riff+solo) and 2AQUALUNG clnP3- (acoustic parts).

In one live setlist 2AQUALUNG1a is stored in position C, the fs 4 soloing is FS3.
In nother live setlist 2AQUALUNG1a is stored in position A, the fs 4 soloing is FS1.
In this way I always know that the appropriate fs is right abv the preset position letter:
ie
all presets in position A use FS1, all presets in position B use FS2, and so on...

in this way no "brain ram" is consumed 4 memorization.

This is a critically important thing to be aware of, and may help a lot depending on your equipment, but it's not one-size-fits-all. On my setup, for example, the input is too weak if I do this, and it works better for me with the default.

 

A large number of people do report that they get a better sound the way joel_brown describes, though. You'll need to test for clipping or distortion at the input, vs. wanting more input gain than you can get, to know for certain.

there is no objective right or wrong "input settings" rule of thumb.

the only subjective one is "trust ur ears".

there r some cases where "input1=guitar/variax, input2=something else" provides good results, but there r also many other situations where "input1=guitar/variax, input2=same" is a must.

eg, check out this tone and hear the resulting (live) sound in this vid (patch designed 4 jtv, thus using input1=variax,input2=same).