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cboshdave

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  1. Thanks. That is the confirmation I was looking for. I realized last night that I was playing my MP3s through different programs and the programs were sending the signal different ways. Thanks!
  2. I'll get more info tonight. I assumed that the pass of the music from my laptop through Helix to the amp (1/4" mono output jack) would be irrelevant to the preset that I was on. That's why I did not provide the additional info. The presets are ones that I have downloaded (not factory). I'll do more compares and testing. Thanks so far. I guess I'm comparing to the HD500x and it was a simple pass thru. I understand Helix has a lot more.
  3. I'm enjoying my Helix and I have found the global settings for output and levels related to USB input. Since these are global, the problem I am having is that certain presets don't allow the music to play through the amp. I can't see anything that would block that input? One preset is fine, another doesn't push the music through. Again, this is all with a USB cord from the laptop to the Helix. The computer recognizes the Helix as an output for the sound. Thanks for looking! Dave
  4. I believe the problem was the factory reset. It kept getting stuck. I tried combinations again and eventually got through all the patch rebuilds and it seems like it's good. For others, again, reboot, and factory reset, reboot and factory reset. Sometimes it came up with the error. I just tried again. Eventually, I got through everything. Phew... that was a painful process. Thanks for all the suggestions!
  5. I have followed the instructions multiple times and I cannot seem to complete the update. My HX keeps coming up bricked. I do realize there are lots of postings here. I have tried everything I can find multiple times. I keep having to place my HX in update mode with SW1 and SW6 depressed while powering on. I am then able to run the update from v1.27 updater. It runs for a long time and says it completes. At that point, I immediately try to restart with Factory reset (no other option works). Factory reset is SW11 + SW12 with power on. It seems like it is resetting but hangs on rebuilding Patch 24 every time. It never gets past that. Power cycle at that point results in the same boot failure (-33 in the upper left corner). Are there other thoughts?
  6. I have a Spider IV 150. I have enjoyed the amp. I also like to use a Line 6 POD HD500x with it. Someone recently told me about a bypass mode. I don't know if that is what it is called. If I hold the TAP/Tuning buttong down when I power it up, it acts like a simple speaker. I have no effects on it. I can't find any documentation on this feature though. Can I get more info somewhere? Thanks, Dave
  7. I am currently using a POD HD500x. I am enjoying it. I'm wondering if any other product patches are compatible with it? For example, if I got the PODxt, could I load the same patches on it for personal practice? Or if I tweak patches on the PODxt, would I be able to load them back onto my 500x? i'm considering getting a Helix, but I don't want to recreate every patch I have done on my 500x. Nor do I want to maintain the patches on both devices. I realize they all behave a little differently and will likely need tweaking anyway. I guess I'm just looking for the lazy guitarist's approach! :-)
  8. I am trying to use an external wah pedal on my HD500X. I want the more dedicated pedal for the tone. But I am struggling hooking it up correctly. If I just put it in line either pre or post HD500x, it is doing weird things to the tones. I'm not sure what the proper config is? I do see Pedal 2 hookup, but only one quarter inch jack. I would prefer that when I use the wah, it just applies. I don't want to select anything to engage the wah. At least that is my preference. Possible? Thanks, cboshdave
  9. This is NOT a deal breaker. I have enjoyed my HD500x. When my POD HD500x is plugged into the computer (USB cable) and the software for it is running (active connection) and I happen to turn off the pedal, it causes my computer to reboot. I realize dropped the active connection is not great. Just wondered if this is common? It's just frustrating because I keep forgetting after long sessions of tone building and organizing! Thanks, Dave
  10. Figuring it out. Now, I am putting the looper at the beginning of my chain (on the pedal) until I get things figured out, then moving it to the end so I can do more with it like changing patches and playing lead. Thanks!
  11. Figuring out Looper pedal. I found that if I place the looper symbol on my pedal at the end, I can change my patch and it won't affect the loop patch. Can I configure this looper position on the HD Edit software? Or is this something that must be done on the pedal itself?
  12. I am enjoying getting to know my hd500x. I am looking for suggestions on how to level out the various patches though. I get one set and try to switch quickly from one to another but one is REALLY loud and another is soft. What is the best way to control the levels? I know the immediate answer is volume. But to clarify, the volume ranges are just different. I am just guessing here, but do I need to go to the Mixer section and change the decibel setting to make it right (level with the others)? One more question about levels. if I have a "lead" in the song, what is the best way to boost the volume range with a toggle switch? i realize the foot volume is a good answer here. But are there other "tricks"? I am looking for interesting/different options. I have also noticed that some people label their toggle switches. is this because they try to put similar functions on the switch between patches? i.e. Reverb on/off, distortion on/off. I know there are probably a hundred answers to these questions. Just looking for some thoughts. Thanks!!
  13. So, I just created my first patch and loaded it to my hd500x. It took me MUCH longer than I anticipated. One of the things that made it slow is that I had to keep tweaking the patch settings, then play my guitar to test. I realize this suggestion will have its flaws, but I was wondering if there was any way to record a quick .mp3 of the guitar riff, chords, whatever, and then send that back thru the software over and over and OVER to at least try to get the sound close. Then, I could fine tune it with my guitar?? Just trying to save my bleeding fingertips. One the plus side, I did get the riff down well while I was making the patch. I realize there are downsides to the idea. Just trying to speed up the process. Thanks, cbsohdave
  14. Buckled down and created my first patch. Took 3 hours because I was learning! I think I have a decent patch for She Sells Sanctuary intro. Uploaded it just to see what the community rates it at. I know if is geared for my guitar and setup, etc. Was also able to make the other one work by removing the FX Output section which i suppose feeds the 4 Cable method. Maybe someone will find this useful. It's a small suggestion, but I was VERY short on time.
  15. I am really excited about the HD500x. I realize that building patches is part of the experience. But I am a little pressed for time immediately. Prior to purchase, I checked and there was a patch for the Cult - She Sells Sanctuary. When I downloaded the patch but no sound comes out. Others I downloaded are working fine! So, I suppose I don't know how the 4CM is supposed to affect the tone? I also tried to search. I am happy to purchase the patch if someone knows where to find it? I had the same experience with U2 Vertigo. Still getting to know the setup, etc. Thanks, cboshdave
  16. Thanks. Given all the suggestions of what I should not do, what is the purpose of the 8 ohm jacks on the back of the amp then? When would I ever use them? Use my amp to create the tones and send the signal to a mixing board? If I cannot monitor (with monitor speakers) I don't know what else i would do with jacks. I assume it would be the same with a Spider Head unit? No monitors can be run on that either?
  17. So, I am guitar player -- not a sound/jack/cable guy (yet). I just picked up a Spider IV 150. Love the amp! I am now learning about monitor speakers. Amazing how the first time I gigged, I could not hear myself and was pretty lost. I hope you all remember those days and can help me out. :-) Great hobby! Lots to learn! Couple dumb questions... 1. Can I attach monitors to a Spider IV 150? 2. What specs am I looking for in a monitor? What wattage? I know ohms are a measure of resistance, but I don't really know what that means in speaker terms. 1 possibly really dumb question (forgive me). I also have a Line 6 4x12 150 watt half cab. Can I use my Spider IV 150 amp to be a "head" for my cabinet until i get a head for it? Thanks, Dave
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