StephenSLR

http://line6.com/support/topic/658-how-do-you-fatten-up-a-distortion-tone/?hl=fatten s

I use the 1/4 out mono left to my amp on stage, so is it best to pan 100% to path A? I don't use two amps on stage so have no need for a stereo signal. s

Oh wow, I'd mute Amp B and pan Amp A to centre but I only use the left 1/4 output to my live amp. Will panning it 100% left make it sound fuller? s

I've seen quite a few tuner pedals have problems with the low string on a 5 string bass dropped down 1 tone. s

I'm using a Jackson Kelly and yes the reason they say to select Variax is so you don't get any interference from Input 2. Ahh, okay, I think I prefer the sound of my guitar being doubled, the tone is very full bodied. s

Can anyone explain what is happening here, I'm using this patch http://line6.com/customtone/tone/208422/ It looks something like this: __ EQ__Amp A __ __EQ__Comp__EQ__ / Mixer \ __ EQ__Amp B __ Both amps are switched off. I have my guitar lead going into the 'Guitar in' and my output lead going out via the '1/4 out L mono'. I've changed Input 1 to Guitar as has been recommended, it was originally Guitar + Variax. Input 2 was originally 'Same' but I've read 'Variax' is recommended for a clean sound. When I'm scrolling through the input 2 options, I find that 'Guitar + Variax' gives it a very full sound and 'Variax' for input 2 sounds rather flat. Why is this? My guess is because there's no signal going to the lower 'Amp B' path, correct? There is also a loud hiss when I select 'mic' even though I have no mic plugged in, what's going on there? s

^ I'm also keen to hear that. s

I went back into the rehearsal studio to experiment more with my live rig. This time I decided to scroll through the amp simulation on the HD to see how they'd go as a distortion effect as my tone was still sounding thin. The Treadplate, F-Ball and Uber amps definitely gave my sound more balls. I was plugging straight into my amps input so I tried the Treadplate pre, it was still a bit lacking and when I tried out some different cabs it really changed things, I added just a touch of overdrive to it and it's really giving out a good tone. I was a bit hesitant to use the amp simulation with an actual amp but it may be the way to go. It's a shame that the only way I can experiment with my live setup is at a studio, it can be very costly but I'm liking it a lot. s

I have this issue: http://line6.com/support/topic/628-sound-bleeding-through-when-guitar-volume-pot-on-0/?hl=bleeding s

55 watts is enough to play stadiums, they just mic. it up and the sound comes out of the PA. Sounds like a great amp, my guess is even with the pentode/triode switch it'd still be quite loud for bedroom playing? s

Keep in mind if you buy one from another country the warranty is void. s

Since you are not using amp simulation there is no need to select an 'amp simulated' output as it will add EQ to adjust your effect as if you are going into a desk. Ideally you should use Studio/Direct but try them all and see what sounds best. Input 1 is set to 'Guitar'. Input 2 set to 'Variax'. Also, you can set your patch like this to see if you get a bit more punch: Split the chain so two amps are visible and move the effects in front of channel A so it looks something like this: __ FX__FX__Amp A __ __ / Mixer \ ___________Amp B __ 'None' is selected for both Amp A and Amp B. On the mixer, Amp B is set to 'Mute' and Amp A is centred in the mix < 0% > You will still get signals from your both your L & R outputs from path A. Both path A and path B are stereo but since path B is muted put all your effects in path A. s

Some info here: http://line6.com/support/topic/628-sound-bleeding-through-when-guitar-volume-pot-on-0/ and here: http://line6.com/support/topic/658-how-do-you-fatten-up-a-distortion-tone/ Hope it helps. s

Companies usually only do this for software, since the upgrade involves hardware I can't see it happening. Like used cars, you may be able to trade it in at your music store if they sell used equipment and like with most things you sell to a store, they have to double their money on it so will offer you half the 2nd hand value. Probably better to put it on fleabay. s

Is this more true for a complete band recording? I recall reading that music mastered after CD's became the norm was overly compressed so when CD's are played on a juke box they’re all at the same volumes. Many complained that this method killed the sound. On my Zoom effects processor the effect order can't be moved and the compressor is first in the signal chain. I thought the idea was to compress the guitar’s initial signal so it enters the next effect cleaner, i.e. without wild spikes. s

I don’t think you have to worry about it, there’s a lot of HD500 owners out there so support won’t vanish overnight. The upgrade is slight and I’ve yet to make a patch that needs more DSP so I see no need to upgrade and many other HD500 owners would feel the same. s

It's usually when you scoop the mids, sounds great on it's own but when you have high treble and bass these get absorbed by the cymbals, bass guitar, etc. Then when you're on stage and you need the mids to cut through the highs and lows of the other instruments, where are they .... low on your settings so nobody can hear you. s

No I don't know offhand but from memory Gator has a website with a whole range of brand name products and cases that match. Or you could contact them with the dimensions. I found my case after googling to see what other people were using and found the answer on other sites. s

I also work with engineers and what they design is not always what gets produced. Some of them like to have the most robust and exotic equipment to make it last but it's too expensive for the client. s

Did they address the issue of the weak power input socket of the HD500? s

The Gator case fits a HD500. http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/10399411-post11.html s

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6-POD-HD500X-Guitar-Multi-Effects-Processor-109312173-i3193464.gc 500x = $499.99 s

I guess if an instrument has a range outside that of a guitar there could be issues if the POD can't handle frequencies outside a certain range. Anyone know if this is the case? s

Yes, I use it primarily for electric guitar and mainly for practice, rehearsals and playing on stage. We don't record that often. We are doing some rough demo recordings for pre-production purposes to see how our songs can sound on CD and I'm thinking why not experiment to see if we can make them sound better. I will also be using the recordings for home practice. You can say exactly the same for guitar. I don't see why you should not experiment and plug in a vocal mic., electric violin, keyboard or any other instrument after all it does have a mic. input and 'there are no rules' when it comes to creating music - apart of course how you rig it up, you don't want to blow up your equipment. :D I know of violinists that have used it with good results and one violinist from another forum has emailed me his patches. I will try them when our violinist records her parts to see how they sound. s

What exactly does the interface do? Is the POD in that case still connected to PC via USB? s