jandrio

Select all 3 h5e files, right click and "Send To" "Compressed (zipped) Folder.

You must zip them b4 upload.

According to page 16 of Workbench HD Pilot's guide ( Rev A ) : Semi Humbucker Neck = ES®-335 Neck Humbucker Semi Humbucker Bridge = ES®-335 Bridge Humbucker

You must calibrate the POD HD500 Expression Pedal.

Glad to hear you solved the problem. Don't forget to recalibrate the POD HD500 Expression Pedal. John

http://www.americanmusical.com/Tronical-Tuning-Systems See also this post.

Perform a Global Settings reset. Instructions available here. Also make sure to re-calibrate the onboard expression pedal of the HD500 after performing the Global Settings reset. How to calibrate the POD HD500 Expression Pedal.

wolbai, I fully agree with you :D . John

You don't get my point either. Instead of loosing all the powerful advantages of the JTV+HD500 bundle, I prefer to play the SMOKE final run 1-tone bended note without switching from position 5 to 1. After all what it matters is the final sound you deliver to your audience. Besides , if needed, I could use other HD500 "workarounds" to obtain this specific sound change. Simplicity is power my friend.

I extensively use the HD500 presets to do ALL my tone building, including Variax model, tone knob setting and alt tuning and I never had any latency "problems" at all. The technique I use is simple and straightforward: PLAY WITH PRESET A -> MUTE STRINGS -> SWITCH TO PRESET B -> PLAY WITH PRESET B. Voila! No latency. Some typical Examples: -from SMOKE INTRO/RYTHM change to SMOKE SOLO (spank 1->spank 5). -from AQUALUNG RIFF change to AQUALUNG ACOUSTIC then change to AQUALUNG SOLO and back to AQUALUNG RIFF (completely different banks and positions). -from HIGHWAYSTAR INTRO/RYTHM change to HIGHWAYSTAR SOLO incl harmony parts (spank 1->spank 5). -from WALL RYTHM (spank 3) change to WALL SOLO (lester 5). -from HOTEL CALIFORNIA SOLO PART 1 (lester 1) change to HOTEL CALIFORNIA SOLO PART 2 (t-model 1) and then change to VARIAX MAGS+LESTER 1 for the harmony parts. etc etc etc With this approach, switching from position 5 to position 1 occurs immediately. I beleive there is no other way to implement all these "complexities (and workarounds)" in a demanding live situation without the combination of HD500+JTV. This is the reason I have chosen to use the JTV69s VDI connected to the HD500 and then XLR'ed to PA as the best and most powerful workaround ever, while my previous analogue gear (vintage 72 strat+fender prosonic custom shop tube amp+many other tube amps+analogue equipment) are now decommissioned.

Alternatively you could connect VDI to HD500 and instead of PU physical switching, use HD500 presets.

Afterimage75, tks for your info. Did you encounter any installation problems whatsoever? John

Do not change pickup positions or banks from the JTV, use HD500 presets instead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmvWNKHPg9c

Just received following e-mail: Re: Line6 JTV69s compatibility Günther Klahr [guenther.klahr@tronical.com] Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 4:56 PM To: jandrio Hello John We do not support this model at the moment. Maybe on of the "C" type (C1, C2 etc.) systems will work. To check this out please download a template and compare. Set your printer to full scale (100%) For more information visit our website from time to time. Thank You Best regards Guenther Klahr

http://line6.com/support/topic/3703-volume-issues-on-hd-500x/?do=findComment&comment=24280

Copying from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio : QUOTE ..Balanced connections use three-conductor connectors, usually the XLR or TRS phone connector. XLR connectors, for instance, are usually used with microphones because of their durable construction, while TRS jack plugs are usually used for mixer inputs and outputs because of their smaller profile... UNQUOTE I assume the bean's 1/4" are three-conductor jacks?

From the POD HD Pilot’s Handbook Revision E page 7, I copy: QUOTE 18. Unbalanced Output - Connect 1/4" cables here to send your sound to a guitar amplifier, recorder, mixer or PA system. UNQUOTE Same applies for the pro (see attached images) So, I assume on all the modesl the 1/4" are unbalanced.

http://line6.com/support/page/kb/_/effects/pod/pod-hd/assigning-the-volume-and-wah-pedal-on-pod-hdx-a-r554 http://line6.com/support/page/kb/_/effects/pod/pod-hd/pod-hd500xhd500-pedal-calibration-r161

I found out that there are two strat-compatible auto-tuning boards, TYPE C and TYPE C1 (attached). Anybody knows corresponding specs for the JTV69s head stock drill pattern ?

clay-man, I don't intend to use mechanical auto tune for anything else that standard tuning. I believe the ability to mechanically retune your guitar before every song in a live situation is really nice. Drop tunings will be handled by my HD500, where I have presets for each song including JTV model, tuning and tone knob settings. I understand from the vids+fotos, that this system is actually fitted on the neck top in 10 minutes, no need to mess with the Variax guts.

I have a perfectly decent JTV 69s, but I would still like to take advantage of mechanical automatic tuning. I have read that Chris Adams of Tronical, the man behind Gibson's automatic tuning technology, has released an install-it-yourself flavor called TronicalTune that can be fitted to Gibson, Fender, Charvel, Yamaha and Ibanez electrics, as well as Taylor acoustics. I wonder if this could be fitted on the 69s as well. http://www.tronical.com/ http://www.americanmusical.com/Tronical-Tuning-Systems

Dave, I frankly don’t understand why you cannot connect directly to PA. Does the venue oblige you to use the guitar==>pod==>amp==>mic==>pa configuration? Also I don’t know if you need stereo or mono sound. I personally have found that the stereo option really improves my sound and makes the big difference when compared to the mono sound. In any case, the second cable necessary for stereo could be implemented via the wireless guitar system (max Transmission Range 300 feet via the Relay G90). But in order to provide you with the best possible solution, you must specify ALL “parameters†and any other additional info you have. So, to summarize (pls correct me if I’m wrong): You have ONLY ONE long 1/4=>XLR==>1/4 cable at your disposal (using 1/4'->XLR adapters?). You CANNOT connect directly to PA due to venue’s procedures compliance requirements AND NOT DUE TO TECHNICAL REASON WHATSOEVER (technically speaking this option is by all means implementable). You MUST mandatory use the amp, again due to venue’s procedures compliance requirements. If this is the case, connect the HD500 to the amp’s return loop (either via the venue provided single XLR, or via wireless), set the output mode to “combo/power front/stack†and tweak your presets accordingly. John

Dave, Why don't u consider playing directly to PA? 1) Either use only the XLR’s out to the PA with “Studio direct†output mode. Since the house is pre-wired with ONLY a single XLR cable from your area of the stage to the closet, you could possible use a small mixing console (http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/802.aspx) to feed the single XLR, or 2) Use a 1/4'->XLR adapter through the 1/4 left unbalanced output of the HD500 to connect to the stage single XLR (don't forget to set the 1/4" out switch to amp/line as requested by the sound guy). In either case the amp is not critical if the house can provide you with a stage monitor. 3) Alternatively, use the stage XLR for PA connection and through a wireless system , use your amp for stage monitor. Since you cannot use any channel switching or EQ switching inherent to your amp, I believe the HD500 is the ideal solution for an all-in-one unit, including full amp+cab+mic modelling and fx. For detals, c also http://line6.com/support/topic/3622-hd500x-jtv-hybrid-setup-is-this-possible/?do=findComment&comment=23899 John